Normally, Gu Ning would be home 20 minutes earlier. And now Gu Man was worried about her.
Gu Ning instantly comforted her mother, "Mom, let me explain. My classmate has sprained her ankle by accident. I'm sending her home now. Please don't worry. I'll be right back home as long as she's home."
Hearing this, Gu Man was relieved. She always trusted her daughter. "Great, you must be careful yourself," Gu Man said.
"I will, mom. Bye-bye," Gu Ning said. She breathed out a long breath.
Gu Ning didn't notice that the man at the back was a little upset and envious while she was talking to her mother.
Fenghua Luxury Mansion was the best living area in City F. It was near downtown, quiet and had the best location, amenities as well as environment. People who lived in Fenghua Luxury Mansion were either the rich or the authorities.
Gu Ning's eldest uncle, Gu Qinxiang, had always wanted to buy a house in Fenghua Luxury Mansion, but it was too expensive to afford.
Each house cost at least five or six million yuan.
Though Gu Qingxiang has millions of wealth, he couldn't afford it.
Gu Qingxiang's assets included his movable and immovable property, while his movable property was merely around eight million. He also needed much money to run his company. If he used the money to buy a house, his company would go bankrupt.
Gu Ning, on the contrary, had made her mind to buy a house for Gu Man and Gu Qing's family respectively in Fenghua Luxury Mansion.
Gu Ning was a skillful driver. She drove fast and steadily.
Twenty minutes later, they arrived at Fenghua Luxury Mansion.
The man got off the car the minute it stopped.
"Drive the car back to where it has been. I'll handle the surveillance cameras. You don't need to worry," the man said, then turned around walking towards the gate.
Gu Ning didn't care that the man was being cold. She knew that was the way the man behaved.
Besides, they were merely strangers.
Gu Ning drove the car back afterwards.
Another 20 minutes later, Gu Ning was back while the hoodlums were gone already.
Gu Ning had no idea whether those hoodlums had woken up and left on their own, or someone had discovered them then called the police. They might have been sent to the hospital.
Though the man had promised Gu Ning wouldn't be involved, Gu Ning still wanted to stay away from what had happened tonight. She parked the car, then ran to her home.
Far away from the building they lived in, Gu Ning saw Gu Man standing at the entrance of an alley. All of a sudden, Gu Ning felt like crying. She ran ahead, and called Gu Man with love, "Mom."
Gu Man treated Gu Ning so well, which moved Gu Ning and made her feel guilty at the same time. She shouldn't have let Gu Man be concerned.
Seeing Gu Ning was fine, Gu Man was finally relieved, "Ningning, are you alright?"
"I'm good, mom. Let's go back home!" Gu Ning replied. She held Gu Man's arm, leaning close to Gu Man like a little girl.
Gu Man wore a happy face. The mother and her daughter went home together. Their shadows became longer and longer under a street lamp.
In a luxurious bedroom, the man was half-naked, lying on the bed.
There were many wounds around his body. Most were gunshot wounds that had already become ugly scars. Some of them were extremely unsightly.
Meanwhile, there were two bleeding holes on his left shoulder and waist. They were new wounds.
A family doctor was administering medicine to him, then wrapped his wounds.
The man was exactly the one who had made a deal with Gu Ning, and let her drive him back.
After a while, the family doctor left. A man in a grey Armani casual suit walked inside.
He was around 25 years old with white smooth skin. His eyes were deep dark and charming. Thick eyebrows, Grecian nose and perfect lips, all showed the man's elegance and nobility.
"I've handled the surveillance cameras. Nothing left." The man said with pride, almost showing off his ability.
"Great." A simple answer.
The man asked with curiosity, "Shaoting, how did you manage to come back? And why do you need to destroy the tapes of those surveillance cameras along the way home?"
"Someone sent me home, but we stole a car. No evidence should be left." So the tapes of the surveillance cameras must be destroyed.
Leng Shaoting said calmly, but the man was shocked.
"What? You stole a car?" It was so unbelievable that Leng Shaoting would do that.
"Enough, I need some rest. You can leave now." Before the man could ask more, Leng Shaoting forced him to leave.
The man felt aggrieved. This was his house after all. How could the guest force the host to leave?
The man was upset, but not dared to say it out.
Thus he left the bedroom reluctantly, and closed the door for Leng Shaoting.
Leng Shaoting couldn't sleep. He just wanted to stay alone.
The next day, Gu Ning got up at 5:40. She spent 10 minutes on brushing teeth and washing face. At 5:50, she left her home, running to her school.
Half an hour later, Gu Ning arrived at school. She bought herself breakfast, heading to the football field while eating on the way.
Gu Ning finished her breakfast on her way to the football field.
When she finally arrived, Mu Ke and Yu Mixi were already there. Both of them were running.
The two apparently wanted to learn kung fu well.
Gu Ning joined them afterwards.
"Gu Ning, good morning." Seeing Gu Ning was here, Mu Ke and Yu Mixi greeted her at the same time.
Mu Ke breathed steadily, while Yu Mixi sounded weak.
"How many circles do you have already?" Gu Ning asked.
"Three," the two answered.
Gu Ning was satisfied with the answer. A circle around this football field was about 400 meters. Three circles amounted to 1,200 meters. Yu Mixi had done well, given she wasn't physically strong.
"Very well. Mixi, if it's possible, you can have another two circles. If you can't do it, it's fine. You can stop right away."
Yu Mixi was exhausted now. Another two circles were a big challenge for her. Thus Gu Ning didn't give her much pressure.
As for Mu Ke, Gu Ning wouldn't hesitate to torture him.
"Mu Ke, run after me at the same speed, now," Gu Ning said, then ran ahead first.
Mu Ke immediately followed up.
He had intentionally slowed his pace down when he had been running with Yu Mixi. Now with Gu Ning, he could enjoy the feeling of running like a wild horse.
Though Gu Ning was running fast, she knew this wasn't a race.
Mu Ke knew it as well. Physical training wasn't the same thing as race. He didn't run pass Gu Ning on purpose, but remained behind her.
After a circle, Mu Ke started to be out of breath. Two circles later, Mu Ke fought for his breath. After three circles, Mu Ke was exhausted and gradually was left behind by Gu Ning.
Then Mu Ke found out Gu Ning's pace of running was all the same, no matter how many circles she had run.
Even every step was of the same length, when Gu Ning was running.
Though there was several centimeters difference, it could be omitted.
Mu Ke was 100% sure that Gu Ning must have received professional training for years.
He was more respectful and curious about Gu Ning now.
Seeing Gu Ning and Mu Ke had already finished three circles, Yu Mixi felt envious. She wish she had been as physically strong as them.
No pain, no gain. Yu Mixi knew it clearly. Gu Ning and Mu Ke had trained themselves for many years, while she had just started to exercise.
Yu Mixi was envious, but not jealous. She made up her mind to do better than herself.
As long as she was determined, she could be as strong as Gu Ning and Mu Ke one day in the future.
Four circles later, Mu Ke was far behind Gu Ning. He could barely breathe, and his pace slowed down gradually.
Mu Ke actually was physically strong. Running fast cost much more strength than running slowly. Five circles of running at a fast pace was equal to dozens of circles at a slow pace.
Even Gu Ning had to stop after six circles of fast running.
She was able to continue, but wasn't willing to.
"Gu-Gu Ning, you, you're incredible! You can keep the same length of each step, and run at the same pace. Wow!" Mu Ke actually stopped after five circles.
He was out of breath, and felt thirsty.
He kept walking for a while, because he knew he couldn't sit down right after running.
"You'll get used to it," Gu Ning replied while catching her breath.
When Gu Ning and Mu Ke had finished their circles, Yu Mixi was completely tired after two circles. She could barely stand, but struggled to finish her training.
Gu Ning walked over and stopped her, "It's alright. You've done very well today. Let's have a walk first, then take a rest."
Yu Mixi immediately leaned against Gu Ning. She felt dizzy and unable to walk by herself.
After a long while, Yu Mixi finally recovered. Gu Ning pulled out two bottles of water from her backpack, handing them to Mu Ke and Yu Mixi. Then she took out another bottle for herself.
Gu Ning bought the water on her way to football field. She knew they would be in great need of water after running.
"Thanks," Mu Ke and Yu Mixi thanked Gu Ning. They both opened the bottle immediately, and poured the water into their mouth, like they hadn't had water for many days.
It was five minutes away from the morning class. They went back to classroom together.
They planned to continue their training when they were free.
Shao Feifei was in good mood today. She assumed those hoodlums she had hired had successfully done what she had asked them to do. Though she hadn't received their call, Shao Feifei believed Gu Ning wasn't able to fight with several men.
Probably those hoodlums were too happy to call her.
"Feifei, what has happened? You look so pleased today."
"Exactly, tell us now!"
Yang Yulu and Wu Qingya didn't know what Shao Feifei had secretly done. They asked with curiosity.
"It is a good news, but it's not a great time to tell you. I'll let you know when we finish the classes today," Shao Feifei replied.
Though Yang Yulu and Wu Qingya were curious, they didn't dare to force Shao Feifei to tell them.
It was two minutes away from the morning class. Everyone was in the classroom, except Gu Ning and Yu Mixi.
Seeing Gu Ning was absent, Shao Feifei was more certain that Gu Ning had been in trouble. She put on a big smile.
But next, Shao Feifei's smile froze on her face. She looked frightened even.
It was Gu Ning. She showed up at the door of the classroom.
Gu Ning had no idea whether Shao Feifei knew the truth or not. She only understood Shao Feifei's face must be "interesting" when she appeared. Thus the minute Gu Ning walked in the classroom, she stared at Shao Feifei.
Noticing Shao Feifei being in shock, Gu Ning knew Shao Feifei wasn't aware that her plan had failed.
"Gu Ning, why are you here?" Shao Feifei jumped up from her desk.
Everyone around her was confused. This was classroom, and Gu Ning was supposed to attend the classes. What was wrong with that?
"Oh, If I'm not here, where should I be?" Gu Ning asked Shao Feifei with provocation.
"Didn't you…" The second Shao Feifei opened her mouth, she realized she shouldn't have done that. So she immediately shut her mouth.
Gu Ning wouldn't let her get away with it easily. She asked, "What?"
"No-nothing." Though Shao Feifei didn't know what exactly had happened yesterday and she was more than disappointed now, she knew she had to keep it a secret.
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