Why Are You Barking?

"Our Xiaoyun has brought a lot of glory to the Gu family this time, so of course, we have to celebrate!"

"That's for sure! Don't worry!"

"I've already made a reservation for a Chinese banquet. On the night of the 15th, we'll book the entire venue for the celebration! It will be absolutely grand!"

Huayan was the largest and most luxurious hotel in the city.

Ordinary people had to make reservations at least half a month in advance just to dine there.

The minimum cost of a meal was no less than five figures.

It seemed that this time, Father Gu was really willing to spend money!

"Great!" Gu Yun was overjoyed.

"Thank you, Dad!"

Gu Yun was delighted, but just then, she noticed Gu Ling passing by.

She quickly called out—

"Gu Ling, wait a minute—"

Gu Ling stopped and turned her head slightly.

"What?"

Her voice was indifferent.

"Could it be that you didn't enjoy last night's hot bath enough? Do you want another one?"

Gu Yun clenched her fists, trying to hold back her anger. She forced a smile and spoke softly.

"I didn't mean that, sister. Don't be mad."

"I just wanted to invite you to the celebration banquet on the 15th!"

"That day, I can introduce you to some important people. Maybe you'll catch the eye of a mentor and get a chance to enter Elite Academy with me!"

"Oh?"

Gu Ling crossed her arms, raising an eyebrow as if she had just thought of something.

"Alright."

Her voice was calm, but her lips curled into a smirk.

"On the 15th, I'll be there on time."

After saying that, she turned around and left without hesitation.

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Because of the short delay, the Lu family had already sent Lu Lingxiao to the best hospital in the city.

At the highest level of the hospital, in front of the VIP ward, more than a dozen doctors in white coats stood in neat rows, their expressions serious and respectful.

They had been waiting for a while.

Then, from a distance, a group of people appeared, surrounding a man in a wheelchair.

Even though he was seated, his presence was overwhelming, like a wounded lion licking his scars.

His skin was pale, almost sickly, yet it carried an undeniable nobility.

His long, narrow eyelashes trembled slightly, and his handsome features were perfectly refined.

The moment he appeared, he became the center of attention.

There was no need for introductions, this man was Lu Lingxiao.

Among the group, the leader was Elder Lu, followed closely by Lu Ming and Lin Miaoyuan.

Most of the others were Lu Lingxiao's subordinates, led by Qin Yu. Each of them exuded an aura of power, like seasoned warriors.

There were also some people connected to the Lu family who had come along.

At that moment—

Qin Yu, standing behind Lu Lingxiao, carefully pushed the wheelchair forward.

"Third Master Lu, you're here!"

The moment he saw Lu Lingxiao, the head doctor in a white coat stepped forward to greet him.

"I'm the director of this hospital. We've made all the necessary preparations and can begin the examination at any time!"

"Third Master, shall we go in?"

Qin Yu lowered his head slightly and looked at Lu Lingxiao. His tone was respectful, but deep concern could be seen in his eyes.

Lu Lingxiao didn't say a word.

But just by sitting there, his cold gaze swept across the room, making everyone tense up.

Then, his brows furrowed slightly.

The only woman he cared about still hadn't arrived.

His silence puzzled Lu Ming.

Taking two steps forward, Lu Ming urged, "Uncle, what are you waiting for? Let's go inside!"

He suddenly sneered and added, "By the way, why isn't that bitch Gu Ling here yet? Could it be that she's afraid of taking responsibility and ran away?"

Hearing Lu Ming's words, the people around him immediately chimed in, cursing.

"I think so too! It's been so long, but she still hasn't shown up. She must be too scared to face us!"

"A useless girl who claims she knows how to heal? That's as ridiculous as a blind man claiming he can see! Hahaha! She must be trembling in some corner right now!"

As the laughter echoed through the corridor, everyone assumed that Gu Ling had stage fright and wouldn't dare to show up.

But just then—

A cold, confident female voice rang out from the elevator entrance.

"Who said I don't dare to show up?"

The moment those words fell, everyone instinctively turned their heads.

A figure dressed in black casual clothes slowly walked out of the elevator.

At that moment, Gu Ling stepped forward, wearing a black baseball cap.

The brim of the cap cast a shadow over her face, making it difficult to see her expression.

Then, she raised one hand, tugged the cap down slightly, and smoothly took it off.

Her long, straight black hair cascaded down.

She was breathtaking.

Under the gazes of everyone present, she calmly said—

"I was only a few minutes late."

"Why are you barking?"

The words fell.