Chapter 957 - 954

Chapter 957: Chapter 954

The colleagues were delighted and seized the chance to mock.

"Wow, does she look down on this job and plan to seek higher positions?"

"Wasn’t she dismissed?"

"Can’t be! The manager appreciates her a lot... just promoted her to supervisor!"

...

Listening to these words, Gu Xiaoning bit her lower lip... Being dismissed is a relief, no need to endure it anymore.

Since she was dismissed, she had to pack up and leave. Gu Xiaoning had little to pack, just a small bag she carried with her, and she walked out.

At the door, the butler was waiting for her. He saw her and smiled, "Miss Gu."

"Hello." Gu Xiaoning nodded, wondering why the butler was waiting for her here. Could it be for a body search? To prevent her from taking anything?

"Gu Xiaoning, please follow me," the butler said with utmost respect.

Gu Xiaoning followed him, puzzled... What’s going on?

The butler led Gu Xiaoning to the main building.

Main building, Ling Family house.

Gu Xiaoning swallowed nervously, "Mr. Butler..."

"Miss Gu." The butler smiled and pointed to the kitchen, where the chefs were waiting.

This array left Gu Xiaoning even more bewildered.

"Them..." the butler explained.

"From today, they will follow your directions; whatever you ask them to do, they will do. You only need to be responsible for the young master’s diet... The young master mostly has breakfast at home, lunch and dinner usually outside. But if the young master wants to eat what you cook, it must be prepared and sent over."

The more Gu Xiaoning listened, the more confused she became. What does this mean? Cooking... for the young master? Which young master? Ling Young Master?

The butler continued, "Of course, when the young master returns late at night, you still need to prepare midnight snacks."

Gu Xiaoning understood; it was indeed to be Ling Young Master’s chef!

"But..." Gu Xiaoning realized and was about to refuse, "Mr. Butler, me?"

She looked at the row of chefs, hurriedly shaking her head, "Don’t joke, I can’t do it."

The Ling Family already has these top chefs, asking her to cook? Too ridiculous! She can barely cook food thoroughly... Sweat!

"Haha." The butler smiled gently, "Miss Gu, don’t be modest. Hiring you was the young master’s idea... You don’t need to decline; as for salary, it will be more than ten times your previous supervisor position!"

"..."

Gu Xiaoning was stunned, her poverty-stricken spirit was instantly scratched at the soft spot.

The butler smiled knowingly, "Miss Gu, the young master said... you will live in the main building from now on, and your room is arranged on the second floor."

Main building? Me?

But the main building is the master’s quarters; is it suitable for a cook?

Seeing her concern, the butler explained, "Our young master’s diet is a bit different from normal... so, being his chef may be more draining."

Gu Xiaoning instinctively looked at the row of chefs, who nodded, truly unable to speak their grievances!

They were all top masters, yet... Ling Young Master was never satisfied with their cooking!

So, with Gu Xiaoning coming, they were quite hopeful.

Gu Xiaoning opened her mouth, "Mr. Butler, I still don’t understand, my cooking skills... are just ordinary."

"No need for modesty, Miss Gu." The butler didn’t say much more, "Come with me to the room, you can tidy up the room now... the young master won’t be back for dinner, you only need to handle midnight snacks."

Alright.

Gu Xiaoning followed the butler to a room, still in a daze.

Upon opening the door and entering, Gu Xiaoning couldn’t help but be surprised... The room was too big, too luxurious.

It had been a long time since she lived in a place like this.

Sitting on the wide European-style bed, Gu Xiaoning traced her hand over the sheets, recalling two years ago... her and Sheng’s wedding.

At that time, she was so happy!

But now, thinking back, those fleeting moments of happiness... unexpectedly, that was a lifetime.

It’s not even noon yet, Gu Xiaoning thought since she would be living here, she should go back and pack some clothes; she brought too few things.

Leaving Lingyun Manor, Gu Xiaoning rushed back to her rented apartment.

While packing, she thought maybe... she should return this place?

But then she thought again, recently, she was too easily dismissed; this ’chef’ job was uncertain how long it would last, better not return the apartment!

She dragged out the suitcase, covered in a layer of dust, and wiped it with a cloth, opening it.

’Click,’ something fell down. It was a book... her university’s professional textbook.

Gu Xiaoning was stunned that it was still here. She picked it up and opened it... only to find densely written notes, and even Le Zhengsheng’s handwriting!

Dummy, didn’t you know this?

This is how you should note it!

"..." Gu Xiaoning suddenly felt a sting in her eyes. She covered her eyes, tears welling up.

Back then in Hai City, she was taking an exam... Le Zhengsheng was tutoring her. At that time, they were not yet in love.

Tears blurred her vision, and Gu Xiaoning shut the book painfully. But she discovered something tucked inside...

She pulled it out and her tears flowed again!

It was her marriage certificate!

"Ah!" Gu Xiaoning sobbed.

That day, they completed their marriage registration and left the office building.

"Sheng, can I call you husband from now on?"

"Mm, approved!"

She jumped onto him, "Husband, husband, husband!"

He looked at her, "So happy?"

"Mm!" She nodded vigorously, "World invincible cosmos happy!"

"Phew, silly wife..."

"Ah!" Gu Xiaoning clutched her chest, nearly crying herself to death. She hadn’t dared to look at the marriage certificate... just tucked it away, unexpectedly finding it in the book.

On the marriage certificate, their names were written side by side, smiling as if it were just yesterday!

But Gu Xiaoning knew, it was already a piece of scrap paper!

They divorced! Divorced!

"Sheng." Gu Xiaoning tearfully stroked Le Zhengsheng’s photo, "Do I still have the chance to tell you... I love you, more than anyone in this world!"

After settling some matters, Gu Xiaoning left the apartment.

The landlord couple were probably on a world tour? They hadn’t returned for so long.

Back at Lingyun Manor, Gu Xiaoning saw the time was about right, rolled up her sleeves, and started preparing the midnight snack.

She had asked the butler in advance; the Ling Young Master had a banquet tonight, likely to drink.

Then, hangover soup was a must. Late at night, the midnight snack couldn’t be too rich, so Gu Xiaoning made braised noodles; tasty and easy to digest.

She finished preparing and checked the time... He should be returning soon?

She untied her apron and walked outside.

Suddenly, there was a loud thud at the entrance.

Gu Xiaoning was startled and rushed over.

In her sight was... Ling Yu covered in blood!