Chapter 979 - 976: Why Is It Gu Xiaoning?

Chapter 979: Chapter 976: Why Is It Gu Xiaoning?

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Gu Xiaoning remembered something, "So, Professor Cui, when you said there was a way to save Ah Sheng all those years ago... were you referring to your daughter, Doctor Cui?"

"..."

Professor Cui felt a pang of guilt, but then thought of how his daughter had been devoted because of Le Zhengsheng for so many years...

With a heavy heart, "Yes."

"...oh, I see." Gu Xiaoning nodded bitterly, "Doctor Cui is truly talented and promising."

She clenched her fist, finding she couldn’t muster any strength.

"Professor Cui, I won’t disturb your rest any longer, I have matters to attend to."

"Alright."

Professor Cui sighed deeply, Cui Ruoya emerged from inside, "Dad, thank you."

"Ah." Professor Cui sighed and shook his head, "Doing this, I don’t know if it’s right... Ruoya, you and Ah Sheng must be happy. All the guilt of things I’ve done in this lifetime, I’ve placed on that girl Gu Xiaoning."

...

Downstairs, Gu Xiaoning stood in the kitchen, lost in thought.

Though she said she was thinking, her mind was a complete blank...

Ah Sheng’s life was saved by Cui Ruoya.

Gu Xiaoning felt dizzy, her arm propped against the edge of the table. She realized now even her contribution was not as significant as Cui Ruoya’s! Compared to her ignorance, only able to donate blood, Cui Ruoya had known Ah Sheng since childhood, and even studied medicine for him.

This deep affection, even as a rival in love, deeply moved her upon hearing it.

Let alone, Ah Sheng?

...

Le Zhengsheng returned home, just after putting Jiujiu to sleep, Le Zhengpeng came looking for him.

"Ah Sheng."

Le Zhengsheng frowned, "Dad, what is it this time?"

"Tsk." Le Zhengpeng was also troubled, "Don’t keep showing me that face! How many years do I have left at this age? Can’t you speak nicely to me?"

Le Zhengsheng curled his lips, "Dad, you’re way more healthy than the average person! Ruoya just examined you and said you could live to 120."

"Haha." Le Zhengpeng immediately laughed, "Speaking of Ruoya, that’s actually why I’m here to talk... I arranged a meeting with Professor Cui during your break."

Le Zhengsheng paused while tugging at his tie, "Professor Cui? He came?"

"Yes." Le Zhengpeng nodded, a bit excited, "Professor Cui came, and this time it’s going to be serious. Eh! Professor Cui didn’t come earlier, leaving me busy setting up dates for you... I thought Doctor Cui already gave up on you! Now it’s all good..."

"Dad." Le Zhengsheng furrowed his brow, interrupting his father, "Don’t get excited yourself; I’m not involved with Ruoya like that."

"What do you mean ’not involved like that’?" Le Zhengpeng was annoyed, "Stop talking nonsense! Her daughter saved your life, so you absolutely cannot neglect that!"

Le Zhengsheng was silent, indeed... he naturally couldn’t neglect it.

Going upstairs, Le Zhengsheng made a stop at the study.

Only to find the Cullinan Ruby necklace originally placed on the table missing?

"Huh?" Le Zhengsheng looked around, this wasn’t right, it was just here!

He hadn’t had a chance to see Gu Xiaoning these days, so how could he have given it away?

Looking up, he saw a note stuck on the computer.

Ah Sheng, I really like the necklace, thank you... because I like it so much, I took it right away. Even though it wasn’t handed directly from you, I find this way even more surprising. Signature: Cui Ruoya.

Ah...

Le Zhengsheng froze, falling into the chair.

So, it was Cui Ruoya who took it? It must have been when she borrowed the car.

Le Zhengsheng rubbed his forehead, this was intended as a gift for Gu Xiaoning...

Never mind, since Cui Ruoya took it, what can be done?

The thing troubling him more was how to face Professor Cui.

...

The families arranged to meet, Le Zhengpeng booked the best restaurant in Holy City, going early, showing the importance.

The door opened, Lezheng father and son immediately stood up, Cui Ruoya walked in, arm in arm with her father, smiling brightly.

"Uncle, Ah Sheng." Cui Ruoya smiled, full of joy.

"Ah, Ruoya." Le Zhengpeng beamed, naturally satisfied with Cui Ruoya.

Her family background and education were good, except she was a bit older.

Le Zhengsheng slightly bowed, "Professor Cui."

Professor Cui nodded with a smile, "Good."

"Everyone, sit down! Don’t be so restrained."

Cui Ruoya smiled to ease the awkwardness of a first meeting.

The meal was fairly harmonious.

Le Zhengsheng didn’t talk much, just listened quietly.

The overall meaning, he understood. Both fathers truly wanted to match them up.

Taking advantage of the bathroom break, Le Zhengsheng called Cui Ruoya aside.

"Ruoya." Le Zhengsheng furrowed his brow, hesitated, "Do you... understand what I want to talk to you about?"

This girl, he had known for a long time, considered her a good friend, and she had been kind to him, Le Zhengsheng didn’t want to hurt her.

Cui Ruoya looked directly into his eyes, seriously said, "Well, Ah Sheng, do you understand what I want to talk to you about?"

"..." Le Zhengsheng was taken aback, "Ruoya?"

"Ah Sheng." Cui Ruoya furrowed her brow, slightly shaking her head, "It’s been two years, no... it’s been fourteen years! From our first meeting until now, fourteen years! At that time, my innocent happiness continued until now, don’t you understand?"

Le Zhengsheng was speechless, his Adam’s apple moved.

"Ah Sheng, I don’t want to pressure you..." Cui Ruoya choked up, "So, over the past two years, I’ve stayed quiet. But, Ah Sheng, it’s been two years, and you still haven’t moved on? Divorce, child, illness, I’ve accompanied you throughout it all, I have confidence to accompany you through the rest of your life!"

"Ruoya..."

Cui Ruoya’s eyes reddened, "Ah Sheng, listen to me. I’m not young anymore, I’m already 28, I can’t wait another 14 years for you!"

She became more agitated, "When I first met you, I couldn’t even peel an apple properly, couldn’t hold a knife steadily... but for you, I’ve held a scalpel! Ah Sheng, Yu Sangwan is past, Gu Xiaoning is past, now is it not rightfully my turn?"

She took a deep breath, "Clearly, I was the first to arrive, wasn’t I?"

Le Zhengsheng’s thin lips parted, "Ruoya, it doesn’t matter who arrived first, I..."

Though reluctant, still said, "I don’t want to hide from you, my heart is full of Gu Xiaoning."

"..." Cui Ruoya was shocked, "Why? Why is it Gu Xiaoning?"

Le Zhengsheng’s lips tightly pressed, his brows furrowed, reason? How could he know?

"Ah Sheng!" Cui Ruoya was unwilling, "Why is it Gu Xiaoning? Even if it’s Yu Sangwan, it shouldn’t be Gu Xiaoning! That girl, what else does she have besides her face?"

Gu Xiaoning wasn’t like Yu Sangwan, Yu Sangwan had a splendid family background, a clever mind, but that Gu Xiaoning, really had nothing at all!

Cui Ruoya gritted her teeth in resentment, "She even shamelessly betrayed you!" "Ruoya!"

Le Zhengsheng frowned, looking quite displeased, "Please don’t speak of her like that!"

"..." Cui Ruoya was stunned, "You, are you standing up for her now? Am I wrong? Have you forgotten how you’ve lived these past two years? How can you forget? Ah Sheng! What capabilities does Gu Xiaoning have to make you so completely obsessed?"