Chapter 668: A Million Times for You (30)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Mr. and Mrs. Gu stood up after having had their fill, leaving the three of them alone at the dining table.
An Xiaoning shrugged and sneered in contempt, “He loves her, yet he still puts her through so much suffering. She’s better off without a love like his.”
“The thing is, Mo Li is too weak. Ye Xiaotian is just a coward, to begin with. When we got married back then, it felt as if we weren’t a married couple at all. I thought he was deeply in love with Mo Li, for he acted like he was so furiously loyal toward her. But from the looks of it, he doesn’t seem to love her that much, after all. I totally agree with Xiaoning. He can’t be compared to Beicheng at all,” said Lin Mingxi, expressing her disdain toward her former husband.
An Xiaoning wiped her mouth and said, “Don’t you think your life is very exciting and full of surprises? You were once matchmade with Long Tianze, tried to court Jin Qingyan, and married Ye Xiaotian, followed by Beicheng.”
“Ahem… it’s all in the past now,” said Lin Mingxi, blushing red with embarrassment.
“Hahahaha…” An Xiaoning guffawed at the sight of how awkward and embarrassed Lin Mingxi was. She poked Gu Beicheng, who was sitting beside her, and said, “Look how red your wife has gotten.”
Gu Beicheng smiled in amusement. The three of them had an enjoyable breakfast, during which they chatted merrily and cracked jokes with each other.
After breakfast, Lin Mingxi headed to the fitness gym while Gu Beicheng went to the office and An Xiaoning drove to her mentor’s place in Beijia Bay.
They each had their own things to do.
An Xiaoning obviously reported to Beijia Bay first thing in the morning.
She would listen to her mentor’s lecture and teachings for two hours every single day.
She did not find her mentor long-winded at all. The latter would often get straight to the point and avoid talking about unnecessary things, perhaps because she knew An Xiaoning’s time was limited.
Xu Baizhi would usually wait outside and do the laundry or perform other household chores while An Xiaoning and her mentor talked softly in the room.
“Teacher, how many more days to go does she have?” An Xiaoning asked.
“About a week or so. I’ve already done my best. I really wonder which wicked person has altered her fate so heavily. The greatest fear of this industry is those who put their strong powers to unscrupulous uses and harm others with their abilities,” the elderly lady said unhurriedly.
“You’re willing to help her because you’re kind, Teacher. I really hope she’ll remember your graciousness and stay on the right track from now onward.”
“I hope so too.” The elderly lady asked, “Have you been reading the summary I gave you?”
“I read it every night and memorize the teachings by heart.”
“Good to hear. My days are numbered, I’ll teach you everything I know while I can,” the elderly lady said with a long sigh.
An Xiaoning’s heart dropped upon hearing her words and said, “Don’t say that, Teacher. You’re still very healthy and strong. You’ll definitely live beyond a hundred years old.”
The elderly lady responded with a smile.
“In hindsight, I’ve lived such a tasteless and mundane life. I’m all alone by myself, lonely and childless. I don’t know if it’s because fortune-tellers are bound to live a miserable life. None of the psychic people I know have had blissful marriages and an abundance of children. I’m not trying to scare you. I’m just stating facts. There are still some who do have a few children, though the children hardly ever live past adulthood. Sometimes, I really wonder if it’s the price we have to pay for divulging Heaven’s secrets and revealing to others about how their fate would turn out,” said the elderly lady.
“Teacher, even if that’s the case, we still ought to pursue the happiness we deserve. It doesn’t matter even if it doesn’t turn out well. All three of my marriages have ended up in a divorce, and I’ve also suffered three… miscarriages, though I managed to give birth to one. Now that I think about it, I’m just like those people you know.”
“I think you’re different from them. You have a strong backbone, and you’re opinionated in a good way. You know clearly what you want and don’t want,” said the elderly lady, leaning against the bed with her eyes half-closed.
An Xiaoning remained silent for a few moments before saying, “Maybe I had an unfortunate life in my previous lifetime. Perhaps that’s why I’m not blessed this lifetime either.”
“Your destiny lies in your own hands. Your fate can also take a different path, depending on the choices and decisions you make.”
“I bought a house recently. Would you like to move in with me, Teacher? You’re getting on in your years. It’ll be easier for me to take care of you if we live together.”
The elderly lady declined immediately, “Nah, I’ve been living here for many, many years. I’m not moving elsewhere.”
An Xiaoning had no choice but to respect her decision.
She then bumped into Madam Xu when she exited the elderly lady’s room.
The latter happened to be speaking to Bai Zhi in the yard. Upon sight of An Xiaoning, Madam Xu said with a smile, “Are you leaving already?”
“Yes. When did you arrive, Madam Xu?”
“A few minutes ago.”
Not having much to say to her, An Xiaoning nodded and said, “You guys continue chatting, I’ll get going now.”
“Alright, drive safely.”
Just as she got inside the car, she took a casual glance at the rearview mirror, only to see a figure flashing past.
Someone was tailing her again.
Thinking that it was not too safe for her mentor to be living alone in such a dilapidated area, An Xiaoning decided to call Gu Beicheng to inform him to send a dozen bodyguards to guard her house.
Gu Beicheng agreed to her request right away.
An Xiaoning could finally relax and leave.
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“You’re staring at me so intensely. Are you thinking of eating me up?” Shi Xiaoyu questioned furiously, finding her husband’s glare extremely disturbing.
Tuoba Rui stared at her with a look of disdain and said, “What did I tell you? I warned you not to lay a finger on her, but how dare you send your people to shadow her. You’re even thinking of harming her. Just why did you do that?”
Tuoba Rui did not raise his voice, though he sounded stern and austere.
Shi Xiaoyu had no idea how he had found out about the matter. Considering the circumstances she was in, Shi Xiaoyu answered, “I merely hired someone to shadow her. I didn’t lay a finger on her at all.”
“Don’t be a smart aleck and end up shooting yourself in the foot. Also, don’t think you have the rights to do whatever you want, just because Gucheng has become the president now,” Tuoba Rui warned, clearly refusing to believe her.
Shi Xiaoyu was further enraged by his words. “If I really did whatever I wanted, she wouldn’t still be alive today.”
“I don’t wish to talk about this anymore. You’d better know your limits and keep yourself in check. Don’t think I have no clue about what you’re up to.”
Shi Xiaoyu humphed and remained silent.
Noticing that he was about to leave, Shi Xiaoyu stepped forward to grab him and said, “Before you stepped down, you were busy with handling political matters every day. Now that Gucheng has succeeded your position, can’t you move back in with me?”
“I don’t feel like doing that. It’s better that we live separately.”
“We’ll definitely have to invite An Xiaoning to Danxue’s wedding. As An Xiaoning’s biological father, don’t you want to meet her in person?”
“I know clearly what ideas you’re getting. Xiaoyu, if I ever find out that you’ve laid a finger on her, I won’t be letting you off for sure. I mean what I say!” Tuoba Rui warned.
Pinching her fingers tightly, Shi Xiaoyu clenched her jaw in anger and questioned, “Have you ever loved our three children that dearly?”
“Stop trying to challenge me. Bear that in mind! You may invite her to Danxue’s wedding, but forget about trying to touch her.”
Shi Xiaoyu turned around to leave with anger rushing through her veins uncontrollably.