Chapter 977 - 974: Severing Ties

Chapter 977: Chapter 974: Severing Ties

Cui Ruoya arrived earlier.

When Gu Xiaoning came, she was looking in the mirror at the Cullinan Ruby necklace around her neck, growing fonder with each glance.

Le Zhengsheng’s family background and taste are outstanding, and now that his health has recovered, apart from having a burdensome child...there aren’t any other inadequacies. However, Cui Ruoya hardly pays attention to Jiujiu. A girl, what can she do?

Le Zhengpeng thinks about having a grandson every day. As long as she can give birth to a son in the future, Jiujiu will naturally lose favor.

With a glance from the corner of her eye, she saw Gu Xiaoning.

Cui Ruoya quickly put away the mirror and stood up with a smile, "Miss Gu."

Gu Xiaoning walked over slowly and nodded, "Hello."

"Uh..." Cui Ruoya hesitated for a moment, "I call you Miss Gu. I don’t know if that’s correct? I didn’t grow up in Holy City, so I don’t know if there’s any particular way to address divorced women here?"

"..." Gu Xiaoning paused slightly, tugged at the corners of her mouth, "No, you can call me Little Gu, or Gu Xiaoning is fine."

Cui Ruoya smiled, "Then have a seat."

"Okay." Gu Xiaoning sat down, somewhat awkwardly, and as she looked up, she saw the Cullinan Ruby necklace around Cui Ruoya’s neck.

It was impossible not to notice; it was too eye-catching.

Gu Xiaoning froze; this necklace...seemed familiar.

Ah...she remembered, isn’t this the one she saw Le Zhengsheng buying in the mall?

At the time, what did Le Zhengsheng say? Oh, he said he was buying it for his loved one...

Gu Xiaoning’s heart twinged instantly.

If at the time she still held onto a sliver of hope because of that night’s ’affair’ in the small village...

Then now, she had given up!

What’s called being slapped in the face? This is it!

Gu Xiaoning felt her face burning, as if someone had ruthlessly slapped her.

No wonder Cui Ruoya could come to talk to her so confidently!

Cui Ruoya also noticed Gu Xiaoning’s gaze and raised her hand to touch the necklace, "Isn’t it beautiful?"

"Uh?" Gu Xiaoning was slightly stunned and nodded, "Yes."

Cui Ruoya beamed, "A Sheng just gave it to me. I found it too precious, but...it’s A Sheng’s intention, it’s hard not to accept."

"Yes." Gu Xiaoning instinctively picked up the cup on the table and took a big gulp, "Cough cough."

The water was too cold, it even had ice added. Her body, after giving birth to Jiujiu, hadn’t recovered well, and plus, with the blood loss over the last two years...she’s much weaker than before.

Cui Ruoya noticed and asked immediately, "What’s wrong with you?"

Gu Xiaoning was a bit dazed, shook her head, "I’m fine."

She looked at the waiter, "May I have some hot water?"

"Alright."

Cui Ruoya watched as the waiter replaced Gu Xiaoning’s water with hot water, "What’s up with you? On such a hot day, you feel cold?"

"..." Gu Xiaoning smiled, "Yes, I can’t drink cold water."

"Oh dear." Cui Ruoya frowned, "Does your body...have any problems? Women shouldn’t be too cold, it will affect their fertility later..."

She paused, then smiled, "But you already have Jiujiu, so it doesn’t seem like a big issue for you. But as a doctor, I still suggest you...take good care of yourself, it’s best to recuperate well."

"Thank you." Gu Xiaoning felt unbearably embarrassed, not knowing what to say.

Cui Ruoya paused before starting to speak.

"Miss Gu, I came to see you today because I wanted to tell you that A Sheng and I are going to marry. You are his ex-wife, which in itself has nothing to do with me...but you two have Jiujiu. Miss Gu, I hope this won’t become a reason for any lingering connections between you and A Sheng."

Lingering connections...

Gu Xiaoning’s hand trembled, "I, I never thought that."

"Hmm." Cui Ruoya nodded, "I believe that now. Frankly speaking, before meeting Miss Gu, I was really worried...but after seeing you, I’ve no longer harbored this concern."

As she spoke, she extended her arm, holding onto Gu Xiaoning’s hand.

"Miss Gu, you seem very understanding and personable, polite and courteous. I believe when you and A Sheng separated, it wasn’t your fault. You know, two good people together doesn’t necessarily mean they are suitable, right?"

Gu Xiaoning’s body stiffened, wanting desperately to withdraw her hand.

But out of politeness, she could only let it be.

She pulled at the corners of her mouth, "Yes."

"Miss Gu." Cui Ruoya smiled, "You’re so great, I believe you will definitely meet the person truly suitable for you...you will surely be happy."

Gu Xiaoning felt a bitterness in her mouth, her voice trembling, "...Thank you."

"Hehe." Cui Ruoya chuckled, "Jiujiu is very cute. If you want to see Jiujiu in the future, you can call me directly, I will arrange it, okay? A Sheng adores Jiujiu, definitely wants to keep her close, which is good for you too, it makes remarriage easier."

Whatever she said, Gu Xiaoning really couldn’t listen anymore.

"Um..." Gu Xiaoning squeezed the palm of her hand, it was filled with icy sweat, "I have something to do, may I leave first?"

"Leaving already?"

Gu Xiaoning tugged at her lips, "Yes, I have to work...actually, my work really doesn’t allow breaks."

"Ah." Cui Ruoya looked surprised, filled with apologies, "Then hurry up! I’m really sorry, I didn’t know your current situation. That was truly presumptuous of me, so please go quickly."

Gu Xiaoning lowered her head, stood up, "Then, I’ll take my leave."

"Alright."

As Gu Xiaoning turned around, the smile on Cui Ruoya’s face disappeared...

With this, Gu Xiaoning wouldn’t become an obstacle anymore, would she? Even if Le Zhengsheng still had some lingering thoughts, she wouldn’t response.

...

Lingyun Manor.

In the large kitchen, Gu Xiaoning was preparing dinner.

Her phone rang in her pocket, she took it out to see, it was Le Zhengsheng calling.

Gu Xiaoning held the phone, lost in thought...should she answer it? His girlfriend had just seen her!

The phone stopped ringing and the screen went dark.

"Sigh." Gu Xiaoning sighed, putting the phone back in.

Then, the phone chimed again, this time it was a message.

Why didn’t you pick up? Are you inconvenienced?

Gu Xiaoning felt even more irritated, she reaches out to fix her hair, what’s this supposed to mean?

Although she’s not a noble lady, she understands propriety! Destroying someone’s relationship, meddling in it, that’s the behavior of a mistress! It’s immoral!

Of course, if A Sheng wasn’t talking emotions but just ambiguous needs...then she equally cannot accept.

Her heart had broken into pieces, really could not withstand anyone trampling over it.

The phone chimed again, still a message from Le Zhengsheng.

Why no reply? Are you mad at me?

Ha...Gu Xiaoning laughed, what grounds does she have? She thought about it, then shut off the phone. Out of sight, out of mind.