Chapter 1021 - 18: Kidnapped

Chapter 1021: Chapter 18: Kidnapped

"Hmm." Gu Xiaoning nodded, "I’ll give it a try."

Actually, she wasn’t very hopeful, as she hadn’t been able to reach Ling Yu for a while now.

But surprisingly, the call went through this time.

"Hello, Ling Yu?" Gu Xiaoning held the phone, looking at Liao Jingqing.

"Yes... I’m at the door, I... Can you take me inside?"

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"Ningning!"

Ling Yu quickly came out to meet Gu Xiaoning, "Why are you here?"

Gu Xiaoning glanced at Liao Jingqing, "Ling Yu, this is a subordinate of Ah Sheng... Ah Sheng should have gone inside as well, but we can’t reach him."

Ling Yu frowned, "You’re talking about Le Zhengsheng? Why did he come?"

But upon thinking, he understood, knowing Le Zhengsheng’s ultimate purpose... However, to reach this step, it seems it’s not just about economic reform. Ling Yu looked at Gu Xiaoning, comprehending internally.

"Alright, you come with me."

Since he was here temporarily, Ling Yu lent an evening gown to Gu Xiaoning.

"Put it on, it’s relatively loose... won’t hurt the child."

"Hmm, thank you." Gu Xiaoning absentmindedly, worried about Le Zhengsheng’s current situation.

Gu Xiaoning changed and came out, Ling Yu extended a hand, bowed 90° in front of her, "Dear Princess, can you be my dance partner tonight?"

"...Hmm." Gu Xiaoning frowned, "We still have to dance?"

Ling Yu held her hand, "Dance, now that Le Zhengsheng is in the dark... if he sees you, maybe he’ll come out voluntarily."

Gu Xiaoning frowned and nodded, hoping it would be the case.

The dance floor was playing tunes, seemingly a lively scene, yet hiding all sorts of dangers.

Gu Xiaoning was not focused, bending over, almost landing, Ling Yu extended an arm, catching her around the waist!

The two were closely pressed together, smiling at each other. Instantly, applause erupted!

"Yoo-hoo!"

Along with various jeers and speculation.

"Hey, who’s this girl? Is she Ling Yu’s new flame?"

"Whoever she is, she has sharp eyes! The Ling Family just fell into Ling Yu’s hands, and she snatched it; now, who knows how many girls regret bitterly!"

"Exactly."

"..."

"Hmm..."

Gu Xiaoning frowned, letting out a muffled groan.

"What’s wrong?" Ling Yu was concerned, stopping in his tracks, "Feeling uncomfortable?"

"Hmm." Gu Xiaoning nodded, "I’m a bit dizzy... maybe, because I’ve been sitting in the car for too long."

She was already anemic, plus there were two babies in her belly...

Ling Yu hastily reached out to support her waist, "Then don’t dance anymore, they’ve arranged a guest room for me, I’ll take you to rest now."

"...Alright."

Gu Xiaoning was severely dizzy, entirely leaning on Ling Yu.

Still worried about Le Zhengsheng, "Then, Ah Sheng..."

"Stop thinking about that for now." Ling Yu frowned, "If he’s really here, he’ll see it."

"Hmm."

The two were closely pressed together, heading towards the main building.

Immediately, there was another uproar below.

"Did you see? Holding so tight!"

"Where are they going!"

"Haha... look at this posture, Young Master Ling Yu can’t wait, he’s going to do it!"

In the dark, Le Zhengsheng indeed saw everything clearly.

He wasn’t without feeling... but what does feeling matter?

Gu Xiaoning, this silly girl, seemed inconspicuous, but... knowing her, one realizes how wonderful she is. But now, besides him, someone else has noticed her goodness. Le Zhengsheng lowered his gaze, pulled out a cigarette to light, taking a few drags.

"Cough, cough!"

Smoking too fast and too hard, he choked.

Tears, were driven from his eyes from the choking.

...

Ling Yu sent Gu Xiaoning back to the room to lie down, then came out himself.

In the foyer, a figure was waiting for him.

"Is she... alright?" Le Zhengsheng opened his mouth, smelling of smoke.

"Hmm?" Ling Yu was stunned, "You’re really here! What are you doing?"

"Hmph." Le Zhengsheng sneered, looking at him askance, "It’s not because someone is stupid? Young Master Ling, you haven’t done business... you know nothing about economics! Do you think you can play better than these people?"

Ling Yu frowned, "But this is my business!"

"How is this your business?" Le Zhengsheng’s temper flared.

Pointing above, "You go your own way, abandoning the best choice for yourself. Have you thought, such actions will hurt her? Ningning’s mother abandoned me, choosing you, because you can give Ningning a stable life!"

Le Zhengsheng choked slightly.

"I’ve already hurt her, stop making her sad! What if something happens to you, who would she rely on then?"

"..."

Ling Yu was stunned, incredulous, looking at Le Zhengsheng.

Reading his words, it seemed... as if Gu Xiaoning was with him?

Well, not surprising.

On the surface, it indeed appeared that way.

Ling Yu suddenly became curious, "You’re considering me this way, for me not to have trouble, so she won’t be sad?"

"..."

Le Zhengsheng’s expression was icy, nodding after a while, "Yes."

Ling Yu looked at him, smiling.

"Le Zhengsheng, I see you... in a new light."

Ling Yu spoke while turning around, "Come with me!"

"Hmm?" Le Zhengsheng was puzzled, "Where to?"

Ling Yu didn’t turn back, "Don’t you want to see Ningning? I think she wants to see you... there are some words she might want to tell you."

Upstairs, Ling Yu pushed open the room door.

On the ground, there was a spot of light. That was... Ling Yu’s heart skipped a beat, he hurried forward, picking up the light spot from the ground, it was Gu Xiaoning’s phone!

"Ningning!" Le Zhengsheng also recognized it, grabbing the phone swiftly, glaring fiercely at Ling Yu.

The two looked at each other, feeling equally worried inside!

Ningning was gone, not in the room! But her phone was left behind, evident signs of struggle, something must have happened!

While lost in worry, Ling Yu’s phone rang.

He irritably answered, "Speak!"

Whatever was said on the other end made Ling Yu furious, shouting, "You! You’ve lost your mind? That’s not my woman!"

Le Zhengsheng heard this, grabbing Ling Yu by the collar.

"What the hell are you saying? Ningning got in trouble because of you, and now you’re going to abandon her?"

"Calm down!" Ling Yu resisted, "They’re after me, if I don’t say this, Ningning will be in greater danger!"

"Damn it!"

Le Zhengsheng cursed out loud, he came for Ningning, but... why did Ningning have to come too? Was she that worried about Ling Yu? Didn’t he promise her he would safely bring Ling Yu back to her?

"Hmm..."

When she became conscious, Gu Xiaoning let out a soft groan, feeling sore all over.

She moved slightly, realizing she was tied up, surrounded by darkness, unclear whether it was day or night. The ground swayed, as if she was in a vehicle?

Gu Xiaoning didn’t understand, had she been abducted?

No way... why would something like this happen to her? She had never offended anyone.