Chapter 163
The woman sleeping face was hidden by the bed; only her tense body was visible, and it was clear that even in her sleep, she was not sleeping soundly.
“Little crybaby…” she murmured.
A cool fingertip touched her forehead.
As soon as Lu Jingyue, who was in a light sleep, opened her eyes, she met Ling Wu's gaze.
The moment she realized that Ling Wu had woken up, her nose tingled and tears almost fell.
This was also the first time she hadn't hidden her vulnerability from Ling Wu.
Lingwu reached out her finger and wiped away the remaining tears from the corners of her eyes.
Her voice was gentle but tinged with apology, "I'm sorry, I startled Sister Yue."
Lu Jingyue shook her head and held Ling Wu's hand. "As long as you're alright, that's all that matters. Once you're better, we won't have to worry about you anymore."
Outside the door, Xin Li, carrying chicken soup, paused for a moment before striding inside.
His cold gaze softened and became gentle as it fell upon Ling Wu.
"You're finally awake."
Over three days, they consulted countless doctors, and the final conclusion was that she was too tired and needed rest.
But what kind of exhaustion would require three days of sleep?
Ling Wu sat on the bed and nodded to him. Her already stunning face was now even more radiant, as if she were even more beautiful than before.
It gives the impression that she was born for the stage, and that she deserves to be watched by the public and unconditionally loved by almost everyone.
After being discharged from the hospital
Lu Jingyue then took Ling Wu to the place they had mentioned on the island. In the car, Lu Jingyue wanted to speak several times, but in the end she kept her mouth shut.
She only spoke when they were almost there:
"Little crybaby, don't be afraid when you see Old Master Meng later. Just stay by my side."
"Old Meng is very capable. Our family and Xinli's family owe a large part to him for what we are today. That's why Old Meng is somewhat aloof."
Seeing Ling Wu nod, Lu Jingyue continued, "Back then, when I took two necklaces to ask Old Master Meng for help, he scolded me for a whole morning, but in the end he still helped me."
"A necklace?" Ling Wu asked.
Lu Jingyue pursed her lips, then lowered her eyes, and casually rubbed Ling Wu's hand.
"Yes, back then our family wanted to adopt you as our daughter, so we asked Master Meng to do a divination using your birth date and time."
"Old Master Meng said that your destiny will turn around after you turn eighteen. You are born with great wealth and high status. If you join our family, we will help you continue to rise, but your luck will weaken."
"So I didn't agree at the time, and the matter was put on hold."
"But later, when I went to ask Old Meng again after the college entrance exam, Old Meng said, 'Your life has been changed!'" Lu Jingyue said, her back teeth clenching.
Ling Wu nodded, showing no surprise. "What's the story behind that necklace?"
Seeing that Ling Wu wasn't angry, Lu Jingyue breathed a sigh of relief. "Old Meng gave me two talismans, saying that I must not lose them, otherwise I would have no chance and might even die."
“I thought the talisman would break easily, so I asked him if the necklace would work… So, the necklace replaced the talisman.”
"Old Master Meng also said that if you are seen and loved by people, your luck will slowly return, and the person who stole your destiny will suffer a backlash and become an object of contempt by everyone."
As soon as she finished speaking, a faint sound came from the trunk.
Ling Wu turned her head to look, and Lu Jingyue's eyes darkened. "The person behind you is the one who stole your destiny."
“Nan Zhi?” Ling Wu asked in return.
“Mm!” Lu Jingyue nodded.
"Why didn't Sister Yue tell me anything before?"
"Hmm? Because..."
"Is it because you're worried I'll be scared?" Ling Wu continued.
Lu Jingyue still didn't look up, only staring at Ling Wu's slender white fingers, her gaze somewhat distant.
"More than that. Little crybaby, I've never really had any friends growing up. You're the only one who treats me like a normal person. I'm afraid... I'm afraid I'll lose you."
Perhaps it was just a surge of heroic sentiment at first, that led him to help the little crybaby when he saw her soaking wet.
But people are made of flesh and blood, and as they gradually got to know each other, feelings accumulated in their hearts.
She couldn't accept the thought that she should have been pampered and loved, but would die at the age of eighteen because of this.
Especially since the little crybaby was so afraid of the spotlight, he still enrolled in the same university with her without hesitation because he wanted to be with her.
The car was parked in front of an old house.
Lu Jingyue, holding an umbrella, helped Ling Wu off from the other side.
The fine drizzle pattered on the umbrella, making a very soft sound.
"Creak." The door slowly opened, revealing a wrinkled, old face.
Lu Jingyue spoke modestly, "Grandpa Zhang."
The old man didn't speak, but nodded, then stepped aside to make way.
Lu Jingyue had mentioned his deafness and muteness in the car, so Ling Wu wasn't surprised.
The moment Lingwu saw him, she knew that he was not born deaf and mute, but rather that he was suffering a backlash from following Elder Meng, who could glimpse the secrets of heaven.
After the two went inside, Grandpa Zhang, as if he had expected it, pulled Nan Zhi out of the trunk.
He looked thin and small, but he was surprisingly strong, so even if Nan Zhi fought back desperately, it was like an ant trying to shake a tree.
"Ugh ugh ugh ugh..." Nan Zhi, whose body was mostly covered, screamed frantically in panic!
After withdrawing her gaze as if looking at a dead object, Lu Jingyue tilted the umbrella she was holding towards Ling Wu again, to prevent Ling Wu from getting wet in the rain.
“Grandpa Zhang is the only one who can stay by Elder Meng’s side, so there’s no need to be surprised by his abilities.”
After saying that, she turned her head to look at Ling Wu.
Under the chilly, all-encompassing rain, her little crybaby seemed even more beautiful.
"Little crybaby, you seem to have become even more beautiful..." Her voice couldn't help but be tinged with emotion.
Ling Wu took the umbrella from Lu Jingyue's hand, and her hand holding the handle paused for a moment.
With a slight tilt of his head, he could clearly see the emotions surging wildly in Lu Jingyue's eyes.
Ruan Lingwu hoped to protect her...
With a slight sigh, Lingwu withdrew her gaze.
Lu Jingyue's fingers, which were gripping the umbrella handle, slowly drooped, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, concealing the sadness in her eyes.
It's okay.
As long as I can be with the little crybaby, that's enough.
Whether it's friendship or love, it makes no difference.
Grandpa Zhang, carrying Nan Zhi, walked forward with his head down. He walked quickly and overtook the two people in front of him in just a few steps.
Although he walked quickly, he would stop at appropriate places, giving the two enough time to catch up with him.
Everything encountered along the way was of the highest quality, and many old objects left over from the long river of history were treasured.
"These were brought by those who asked Elder Meng for favors," Lu Jingyue explained.
Lingwu then asked, "What does Sister Yue always bring for Elder Meng?"
Lu Jingyue suddenly fell silent. After a while, she spoke: "Old Master Meng never wanted my things. He only said... the time was not right. When the time is right, my gifts and benefactors will come."
Grandpa Zhang, who was carrying Nan Zhi ahead, stopped in front of a door, raised his hand and gently knocked on the door before pushing it open.
After Ling Wu and Lu Jingyue went inside, he threw Nan Zhi on the ground, bowed, stepped back, and closed the door.
The room was furnished in an antique style, with the scents of sandalwood and a faint cinnabar lingering in the air.
Lu Jingyue pointed to an inner room that had been partitioned off from the main room.
She was about to take Lingwu with her when she was stopped by an aged voice coming from inside.
"Young Master Lu, please wait a moment, distinguished guest, please come in."
As soon as she finished speaking, Lu Jingyue's eyes widened.
Distinguished guest?
Even her grandfather had never been addressed with such a respectful title.
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