Chapter 996 - Chapter 996: All Fear Comes from Insufficient Firepower

Chapter 996: All Fear Comes from Insufficient Firepower

Editor: Henyee Translations

Ning Shen narrowed his eyes at Gu Jin.

Bringing Gu Jin to the Ning residence as a guest was like inviting a wolf into the house.

Gu Jin’s expression remained unchanged. Her cold phoenix eyes locked onto his as she said mockingly, “Why? Afraid?”

Afraid?

Ning Shen sneered and signaled his bodyguards to step back. “I have pressing matters at home today. I can’t give you the attention you deserve. I’ll extend another invitation soon. Don’t refuse.”

It wasn’t fear; it was caution.

He returned to the car and glanced at Ning Gui. “Gui.”

Gu Yang held onto Ning Gui’s arm, preventing her from leaving.

Ning Shen frowned, casting a dark look at Gu Yang and Gu Jin. He said to Ning Gui, “Gui, take care of yourself.”

Ning Gui’s teeth clenched. “What about my mother’s illness…?”

Gu Jin raised an eyebrow. “Oh? Mrs. Ning is ill? What a coincidence. I know a bit about medicine. I could check on her if you’d like.”

Ning Shen slammed the car door shut, gritting his teeth. “There’s no need. It’s just a cold. We don’t need to trouble Godly Doctor Gu.”

With that, the car drove away.

Ning Gui was still in a daze but sighed with relief, her gaze filled with gratitude as she looked at Gu Yang and Gu Jin. “Thank you.”

Without Gu Yang and Gu Jin, she shuddered to think what might have happened to Qiao Manman if she had been forcibly brought back to the Ning family.

She had once had good friends and believed Ning Shen was genuinely inviting them over for a pleasant visit. But then, a friend had fallen from a balcony and died in the rose bushes behind the house.

Though she hadn’t seen the body, the blood-soaked soil among the roses had been more vivid and shocking than the flowers themselves.

Since then, she hadn’t dared to invite friends over or even make new ones.

Yet, the more one lacks, the more one longs for it.

She didn’t want to hurt Qiao Manman, but she couldn’t refuse her presence.

Gu Jin felt a twinge of regret. She had been eager to visit the Ning residence to uncover something useful.

Gu Yang smiled at Ning Gui and said, “No need to thank us. Actually, he’s not that terrifying, is he?”

Ning Gui was momentarily stunned.

Feng Jue said casually, “Fear comes from lacking power. Miss Ning, if you’re strong enough, no one can force you to compromise.”

Like Gu Jin, Feng Jue also detested the deranged Ning Shen. He was pleased to make things difficult for him.

At that moment, Ning Gui felt a fire ignite in her heart, dispelling the shadow and fear that had plagued her.

Meanwhile, in the car, Ning Shen’s smile had vanished, replaced by a cold expression.

Gu Jin and the Xiao family were an eyesore to him.

After a moment, he recalled the fair and handsome young man who had been with Gu Yang. His fox-like eyes narrowed slightly, finding the young man familiar.

He made a call. “Smile, look into Gu Yang’s boyfriend for me.”

At the Tong Family estate, Tong Rao escorted Yan Xi back to the manor.

Yan Xi took in the opulent surroundings—the grand fountain, the expansive pool, the intricate rockery—and her mind buzzed with thoughts of wealth.

The butler and a team of servants greeted Tong Rao. “Family Head.”

Noticing Yan Xi, the butler said, “Is this Miss Yan Xi? We’ve prepared her room.”

Yan Xi, still fascinated by the mansion’s luxury, looked around with curiosity. She smiled and replied, “Thank you.”

Tong Rao shot her a disdainful glance. “Arrange for a few etiquette teachers to brief her on finance, business management, and other essentials. I don’t want her making a fool of me later.”

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