Chapter 959 - 956: The 30th Birthday

Chapter 959: Chapter 956: The 30th Birthday

That day, Ling Yu did not leave the house.

Lingyun Manor was bustling early in the morning, because today was Ling Yun’s birthday banquet.

Gu Xiaoning heard people say that Ling Yun’s birthday banquet would last for three days.

Why? Gu Xiaoning felt puzzled.

In the evening, Gu Xiaoning was called to the master bedroom by Ling Yu.

Upon entering, she saw Ling Yu with his upper body bare, unwrapping the bandage around his waist.

Ling Yu heard footsteps but didn’t look up and pointed at the medicine box, "You’re here? Change my dressing, please."

"Mm." Gu Xiaoning nodded and stepped forward.

The wound was exposed, Gu Xiaoning glanced at it and was surprised to see the stitching was quite good.

Ling Yu guessed what she was thinking and smiled faintly, "Not bad. You may not be good at academics, but your hands-on skills are excellent."

Gu Xiaoning also smiled, "Thank you."

The stitching of the wound was good, but the surrounding area was a bit red. Gu Xiaoning disinfected it, somewhat worried, "Young Master Ling, your wound... Can you manage at tonight’s banquet?"

"Ah." Ling Yu laughed, "What’s the matter? It’s just a banquet, not a fight."

"Uh..." Gu Xiaoning paused, "I mean, with so many people, there could be incidents. Also, in this condition, it’s best you don’t drink alcohol."

"No problem." Ling Yu scoffed, shaking his head indifferently, "Afraid of alcohol? I grew up soaking in wine barrels."

For some reason, seeing Ling Yu like this, Gu Xiaoning always felt something would happen tonight.

...

Night fell, and Lingyun Manor was lit up.

At first glance, it was quite festive.

On the road, Le Zhengsheng was driving, with Cui Ruoya headed to Lingyun Manor.

"A Sheng, A Sheng?" Cui Ruoya called Le Zhengsheng several times before he responded.

"Hmm?" Le Zhengsheng snapped out of his thoughts, "You called me?"

"Ah." Cui Ruoya laughed, "What are you thinking about? Driving and still lost in thought?"

Le Zhengsheng smiled lightly, shaking his head, "Nothing, I was just thinking that tonight will definitely be lively."

"Hmm." Cui Ruoya smiled and nodded, "Of course, since the news of Mr. Ling falling gravely ill and comatose came out, so many people are eyeing the Ling family heir’s seat? Ling Yu is young and impulsive, but never helped his father manage the Ling family’s business before. Now that he’s back to inherit the position, how many people are dissatisfied?"

"Mm."

Le Zhengsheng nodded, falling into contemplation.

Actually, what he was thinking about wasn’t the Ling family.

He just thought of Gu Xiaoning...

He hadn’t heard from her in a while, and had used taking Jiujiu to visit Sister Gu as an excuse to see if Gu Xiaoning was there. But she wasn’t.

He told her to disappear from his sight, and she really did vanish!

Such obedience indeed.

Then, there were two years ago when he told her not to go, not to abandon him, why wasn’t she obedient then?

...

Lingyun Manor.

Gu Xiaoning wrapped the last circle of bandage, tying a neat bow, "Hehe, done."

Ling Yu lowered his head to look, smiling, "Very beautiful."

He stood up and pointed at the clothes on the bed, "I can’t move my arm, could I trouble you to help me dress?"

"Uh?" Gu Xiaoning was slightly stunned but didn’t refuse, "Okay."

She used to be a nurse and understood what Ling Yu said was true; when caring for him, she didn’t think much of it.

Gu Xiaoning picked up the clothes, slightly leaning toward Ling Yu.

Ling Yu smelled a faint fragrance, a very unfamiliar scent. Ling Yu smiled, "What brand of perfume? It smells nice."

"Hmm?" Gu Xiaoning paused, twitched her lips, "You’ve misunderstood, I didn’t use perfume."

"Hmm?" This time it was Ling Yu who was surprised, "Nowadays, girls your age don’t use perfume?"

"Hehe." Gu Xiaoning laughed, not feeling embarrassed, "Yes, I don’t use it. Because, I can’t afford it."

She didn’t want to say more and quickly helped Ling Yu dress.

While tying his tie, she couldn’t help but ask, "Young Master Ling, how old is your birthday?"

"Hmm?" Ling Yu raised an eyebrow, "Why? Are you concerned about me?"

"Ah?" Gu Xiaoning was startled, "I just find it strange. Do average birthday celebrations need such a big setup, lasting three days?"

Ling Yu’s expression darkened, "30, I’m turning 30."

"Oh." Gu Xiaoning nodded, still not understanding, "Is 30 a significant age for men in Holy City?"

She thought, no wonder she didn’t know... Because A Sheng is 28 this year. A Sheng is six years older than her. When A Sheng turns 30, will it also be extravagant like this? Unfortunately, when that time comes, it won’t be her concern.

A sudden light pressure from above.

Gu Xiaoning lifted her head in surprise, only to see Ling Yu’s hand resting on her head.

Ling Yu smiled faintly, "It’s not that turning 30 is special; it’s that my 30 is special."

His father was still gravely ill and comatose in bed. Yet, he had to hold a grand birthday party to let every brother in the Ling family and all its affiliated enterprises know that he, Ling Yu, inherited his father’s position!

"..." Gu Xiaoning was bewildered.

Ling Yu didn’t continue, "Let’s go! Tonight, if you don’t mind... stay by my side."

Gu Xiaoning wanted to refuse, but remembering he once said he had no one he could trust... she couldn’t bring herself to say no.

The door opened, and outside there was already a line of people.

Gu Xiaoning couldn’t help but take a sharp breath. These people seemed to be in their forties or fifties. Without careful observation, she could sense their sophistication and scheming, and also... how to put it? An aura completely different from Ling Yu.

At that instant, Gu Xiaoning thought of a word again: gang.

Could it be? Is Ling Yu really? But he looked scholarly and gentle, and when she treated his wound, there were no exaggerated tattoos on him.

Yet, the people at the door... looked just like in the movies.

"Young Master Ling."

"Young Master Ling."

Those people spoke loudly, although they addressed him so, there wasn’t much respect in it.

Ling Yu curled his lips, slightly nodding, "Uncles and elders, sorry to keep you waiting, why come to see me off? Ling Yu will be right down. Although today is Ling Yu’s birthday, I dare not neglect you, uncles and elders, please enjoy yourselves."

"Hey." Someone among them spoke, "Today is a great day for our worthy nephew. We’ve watched you grow up, you’re just like your father, how could we be presumptuous?"

"That’s right! Nephew, no need to be afraid; tonight, we as uncles and elders will back you up!"

Ling Yun curled his lips, secretly coldly smirking... Backup? Sounds good!

He dared not show it on his face, "Thanks, uncles and elders, please!"

Gu Xiaoning followed behind, palms sweating in nervousness.

She could see a bit, these so-called elders seemed not to harbor good intentions.

Staring at the back of Ling Yu’s head, Gu Xiaoning frowned with concern, should she intervene? Could she even help?

While hesitating, Ling Yu glanced back at her.

That look, filled with loneliness and helplessness, softened Gu Xiaoning’s heart, and she followed along.