Chapter 39

On the road, Isaiah decided to call Gu Ning about the arrangements.

Gu Ning[ Yes. Is anything wrong Isaiah.]

Isaiah[ Na, everything's fine, I just called to ask how things went on your trip and house hunting. Also, I'm Making a feast tonight. So don't be late.]

Gu Ning[ Everything is ok. I learnt and earned a lot. I also just brought 2 house so I wanted to invite my aunt, her family and mom to lunch, but now that your cooking could I bring them to your house.]

Isaiah[ Sure no problem. I just need to make more food and buy more ingredients. I won't hold you back any longer. See you in a bit.]

Gu Ning[ mhh, Goodbye...oh and Isaiah.]

Isaiah[ Yes.]

Gu Ning[ Thank you.]

She said before hanging up. He thought she meant for helping her take care of her mum so he shrugged it of. But what she really meant was.

Gu Ning' Thank you for looking out for me and sending in those guys to protect me. Tho I didn't need it, thank you.'

With Isaiah. As Gu Ning hunged up, Isaiah went back to his shopping. But buying ingredients wasn't the only thing on his mind. He was thinking of a way to make things up to Gu Man.

Tho he could have stopped that kiss from happening. He also didn't want to. Hundreds of ideas flashed through his head until he finally settled for one.

Isaiah' This just might be the best one. Plus it fits the theme of the get together well.' Isaiah dialled another number that he hasn't dialled in a while.'

Ring Ring

???[ Well isn't this a special surprise. What can I do for you young master.]

Isaiah[ Ye, sorry I've been a bit preoccupied. I need a favour and it goes like this...]

5 minutes later

???[ Hehe, I never knew you had such a romantic bone in your body. But I'll have the preparation done in as soon as possible.]

Isaiah[ Thanks, I owe you one, see you at the family reunion, Mikaela.]

mikaela[ Or maybe sooner.]

After that, the call ended and Isaiah could finally relax a bit.

At Gu Qings home, Gu Ning greeted the family of Gu Qing one by one.

Qing" Ningning, have you found a house?" Gu Qing asked Gu Ning when she came in. If Gu Ning failed to find a house, Gu Qing was determined to let them stay with her family so that they would have more time to find a place to live in later.

Gu Ning" I've found one," Gu Ning answered.

Qing" Really? That's good. Where is the house? Is it safe? How much does it cost a month?" Gu Qing asked.

Gu Ning felt contented receiving the kindness and care from Gu Qing. She smiled with warmth. "It's around Youyi Road. It's safe and the price is acceptable."

Gu Ning didn't tell them details. It wasn't the appropriate time.

Gu Qing thought that Gu Ning and Gu Man were probably on a tight budget now, thus she invited them on her own initiative. "This meal is on me. No one is going to compete with me for that."

Gu Ning" No, no. This meal has to be on me. Now, you all need to be mentally prepared, because I have some very important news to tell you later," Gu Ning said seriously.

Qing" What news?" Gu Qing and Jiang Xu were a little worried to see Gu Ning wearing a serious face.

As for Jiang Xinyue, she was curious but didn't think further.

Gu Ning" Let's go to where my mother is now. I'll tell you all later," Gu Ning urged.

Gu Ning called a taxi on the way out. When the taxi drove across Fenghua Luxury Mansion, everyone was amazed by its luxurious buildings.

They passed the building enviously. Gu Ning chuckled inwardly seeing their reactions. They continued to drive all the way to the outskirts of the city.

Gu Qing" Gu Ning is your mother living in the Forrest." She asked worriedly. She didn't want Gu Man to risk her health.

Just as she was about to speak again, Gu Ning interrupted.

Gu Ning" She not living in the Forrest but in that house on the hill." She said pointing upwards. Everyone in the car looked at the direction she was pointing at and had their mouths agape.

That wasn't a house but a miniature hotel. It looked fancy and big, and if they compared the houses they saw before. Well, there was no comparison.

Even the driver was shocked.' If you live in a house like that why are you ordering a taxi.'

10 minutes later they finally made it to the Gate. They all got out and paid the taxi before it drove off.

Gu Ning was just about to ring the bell but it automatically opened.

???" User recognised, Good evening miss Gu Ning." Everyone was surprised by the voice that came from the Gate but we're brought back by a call. They turned there heads to see Gu Man in much better health walking at a hurried pace towards them.

They were shocked by her transformation. She looked so sick and malnourished before but now she looked more rosy and plump, but of course in a good way.

Gu man" Ning Ning your back, I've missed you." She said hugging Gu Ning. Gu Ning hugged her mother back and said the same.

Gu man then separates from Gu Ning and Greets everyone. After the pleasantries, Gu Qing asked in astonishment." Who are you living with, or is this perhaps your new home."

Gu Man" No, a friend of Gu Ning's was kind enough to let us stay here while we found a home. He's cooking for all of us right now so we can sit down and talk in the living room."

They all went inside and felt a bit awkward. They didn't know how to behave as this was the first time in such a luxury home.

Once They entered they completely fell in love with the interior. As they were admiring the sound of footsteps could be heard from the other room.

Once they saw who it was, for the 3rd time today the Gu family were shell shocked.