Chapter 438
Today is a rest day. Su Hui’s at work, Gu Ling’s out with new friends she met, and Lin Xi is rehearsing with her dance group. This left just Gu Fan at home, who out of the blue, began feeling bored.
He spent some time gaming and watching television, but Gu Fan still felt listless. Everything seemed dull to him. It was in these moments he realized that having a woman around did have its perks.
Just when Gu Fan was at a loose end, he received a message from Ning Qi. She requested to meet him somewhere privately, claiming there was something important she needed to discuss. She emphasized that Gu Fan had to come alone, or else, she wouldn’t say a word.
Having arrested Qian Ying during their last encounter, but not seeing Ning Qi, he theorized that she might have fled. Moreover, she might have information on the whereabouts of other members of Shennv Xuanhui.
This was intelligence he couldn’t pass up, so Gu Fan agreed to meet her at a beach. Ning Qi insisted punctuality was essential; even being a minute late would make her suspicious and cause her to leave.
Arriving early, Gu Fan sat by their meeting spot waiting. Shortly after, Ning Qi pulled up in a car, stopping by the road, gesturing him into the front passenger seat.
"Long time, no see!" Gu Fan climbed into Ning Qi’s car. He wasn’t naive enough not to be on guard against potential tricks. Gu Fan had come prepared with a tracking device. If he didn’t return within a certain time frame, his team could activate the device, figure out where he was, and come to his rescue.
Instead of starting the car, Ning Qi observed their surroundings, "Looks like you kept your word and came by yourself."
Gu Fan nodded, "Yes indeed. I’m one to always honor a commitment. However, if my trust is used against me, I’ll regret it. Please don’t give me a reason to feel that way."