Chapter 960 - 957

Chapter 960: Chapter 957

In the courtyard, bustling with activity.

Tonight, indeed many people have come.

Le Zhengsheng held a wine glass, his eyes scanning the crowd from time to time. That Ling Yu, should come out now, right?

"A Sheng." Cui Ruoya approached, holding Le Zhengsheng’s arm.

"Hmm." Le Zhengsheng frowned slightly, glanced at the arm.

Cui Ruoya smiled, "Come with me."

"Where to?" Le Zhengsheng was dragged away by her.

Cui Ruoya smiled lightly, teasingly said, "What, are you still confused? Didn’t you come here to see Ling Yu? I’m taking you now."

"..." Le Zhengsheng paused, "Alright."

Seeing Cui Ruoya leading him inside, Le Zhengsheng couldn’t help but be curious, "Ruoya, are you acquainted with Ling Yu?"

"No." Cui Ruoya smiled, "This Ling Yu, you could say my dad delivered him!"

"Hmm?" Le Zhengsheng was puzzled, "Ruoya, your father, if I recall, isn’t in obstetrics..."

"Don’t ask!" Cui Ruoya laughed, "It’s complicated to explain right now, anyway, Master Ling Yu’s life was saved by my dad... Otherwise, how could I be here?"

She raised the gift box in her hand, "This is also given in my father’s name, otherwise...we couldn’t enter this inner courtyard. Come on!"

Walking inside, they didn’t see any outsiders.

Master Ling Yu’s birthday banquet was attended by ’family’.

The inner courtyard, of course, was filled with confidants.

Le Zhengsheng and Cui Ruoya walked inside, and suddenly saw Gu Xiaoning.

Gu Xiaoning emerged from the side door, walked briskly, not knowing where she was headed.

Le Zhengsheng’s heart skipped a beat, his eyes caught sight of her instantly. This girl, missing for days... How did she end up here? Lingyun Manor? He couldn’t fathom connecting Gu Xiaoning with Lingyun Manor.

Gu Xiaoning darted into the side door of the big kitchen, she didn’t notice Le Zhengsheng.

Le Zhengsheng furrowed his brows, his steps halted.

"A Sheng?" Cui Ruoya felt strange, "What’s wrong?"

"Hmm?" Le Zhengsheng snapped back, withdrew his gaze, "It’s nothing, let’s go inside."

...

In the big kitchen, Gu Xiaoning was twisting a wine bottle.

She understood why Ling Yu said he was raised in a wine vat, this person can really drink!

But, he drank so much, wasn’t he risking his life? The wounds were already swollen red.

Gu Xiaoning took pains to replace the wine in the bottle with water. Sighing in relief, somehow, she did what she could. Those so-called uncles seemed no good, wanting to drink Ling Yu under the table.

Carrying the wine back, Gu Xiaoning entered through the side door.

Ling Yu was talking with Cui Ruoya, "Dr. Cui’s daughter, I didn’t expect you to be a doctor too. My apologies."

Cui Ruoya clutched Ling Yu’s arm, smilingly handed the gift box to the butler. "Master Ling, this is the gift my father insisted I deliver, not sure if you’ll like it."

"Ha." Ling Yu laughed, "Dr. Cui’s kind gesture, of course, I appreciate it. Besides, Dr. Cui is like a father to me, you don’t need to be so formal, send my regards to Dr. Cui. With you here, you’re like my sister, no need for courtesy."

Cui Ruoya was secretly pleased, glanced at Le Zhengsheng, hurriedly introduced, "This is my boyfriend, Le Zhengsheng. Master Ling, may I introduce?"

Hmm? Ling Yu frowned, narrowed his eyes slightly.

Le Zhengsheng?

This name, he definitely heard of before. And lately, has heard quite often...

After the sudden demise of his father, the Ling family plunged into turmoil. Not only were these uncles coveting, but so was the Le Zheng Director overseeing the economy, watching the Ling family.

Le Zhengsheng openly and discreetly tried through many channels to meet Ling Yu.

But, Ling Yu had managed to deflect and block them all.

Unexpectedly, he met Le Zhengsheng here.

Ling Yu chuckled, Cui Ruoya’s boyfriend? This Le Zhengsheng’s pathways are indeed many.

Soft footsteps were heard, Gu Xiaoning entered, standing behind Ling Yu.

Ling Yu glanced at her, his gaze was exceptionally gentle.

Le Zhengsheng and Cui Ruoya were startled, Gu Xiaoning? Although their degrees of astonishment differed, both were surprised.

"Come." Ling Yu raised a hand, "Ruoya, take a seat."

At the long table, uncles were seated. Ling Yu pointed to the spot beside him, "Butler, add two chairs... Ruoya and her boyfriend can sit next to me."

"Yes."

Behind Ling Yu, Gu Xiaoning trembled all over.

She couldn’t help but look at Le Zhengsheng and Cui Ruoya... This person, Ruoya, is A Sheng’s girlfriend? She looks beautiful and graceful, with an air of confident exuberance in her expression. Clearly someone from wealth, very different from herself.

Gu Xiaoning lowered her head, forced a smile.

Two years passed, apparently A Sheng already has a worthy girlfriend, should she be happy for him?

Le Zhengsheng’s gaze stayed on Gu Xiaoning, he couldn’t comprehend why she was here!

"Pour the wine." Ling Yu tilted his body slightly, instructed Gu Xiaoning.

"Yes." Gu Xiaoning nodded, stepped forward to pour wine for Ling Yu.

Ling Yu raised the glass, faced Le Zhengsheng, "Come, Director Le Zheng, I’ve heard of your name for a long time, upon first meeting, let me toast you!"

After speaking, he tilted his neck back, drank it all.

Ling Yu slightly furrowed his brow, this wine...

He turned to look at Gu Xiaoning, puzzled.

Gu Xiaoning pursed her lips, smiled faintly. Anyway, she’s the one pouring, no one would notice he’s drinking water.

Ling Yu smiled, though others couldn’t tell.

Their subtle exchange was fully noted by Le Zhengsheng!

Why? What’s the relationship between Gu Xiaoning and Ling Yu? They seem quite familiar? In front of so many people, they blatantly exchange glances?

Le Zhengsheng was stuffy with anger, she just recently returned? Hadn’t she broken up with that man from city F not long ago? So soon, another man?

Chest tight with frustration, Le Zhengsheng raised his neck, similarly drank it all, "Master Ling, you’re too kind."

A Sheng... Cui Ruoya looked at him, sensing his displeasure. Was it because of Gu Xiaoning? She returned!

Unexpectedly, before she successfully won over Le Zhengsheng, Gu Xiaoning returned!

What to do? Did Gu Xiaoning tell Le Zhengsheng about what happened two years ago? Judging by the looks, seemed not. Otherwise, with Le Zheng’s character, how could he allow Gu Xiaoning outside? But, hard to say, two years, everything changed.

Perhaps, Le Zhengsheng no longer feels anything for Gu Xiaoning as before?

However, seeing Le Zhengsheng like this, Cui Ruoya couldn’t be sure, feeling anxious.

Cui Ruoya, eager to assist Le Zhengsheng, hurriedly smiled and said, "Master Ling, my dad told me we met as children."

Ling Yu slightly nodded, "Yes, I’m two years older... I remember some."

"Really?" Cui Ruoya smiled, "Then maybe we should find a chance to catch up properly?"