Stay And Help Me

Old Master Lu seemed to have been struck by something, as if recalling past memories. He instantly fell silent.

He didn't say another word, only leaving behind one final sentence:

"Think it over carefully, both of you."

Then, leaning on his cane, he turned around and walked away from the hospital, step by step.

His slow, steady pace and fading figure made him seem less like the powerful head of the Lu family and more like an ordinary old man in his twilight years.

Watching Old Master Lu's departure, Gu Ling's eyes flickered with a hint of confusion.

She was a cold-blooded, ruthless special agent.

Before coming to Haiyun City, her life had been nothing but killing.

She didn't understand ordinary people's emotions.

And she definitely couldn't understand Old Master Lu's feelings.

The moment he left, the crowd around them became restless again.

They cursed at Gu Ling, their voices filled with disdain.

"How dare she speak so arrogantly! She clearly doesn't want a divorce!"

"Even in a hundred years, she wouldn't be able to catch the Elite Academy's attention!"

"Poor Lushao... He actually married a woman like her..."

Gu Ling ignored them.

Very soon, the truth would speak for itself.

Just as she was about to leave, a male voice stopped her.

"Wait! San Ye wants to see you."

The person calling her was Qin Yu.

Gu Ling raised an eyebrow and followed him into the ward.

Inside, a man was leaning against a white hospital bed.

Even though he was weak and his face was sickly pale, his sharp, well-defined features still exuded coldness.

His aura had not faded because of his illness.

If anything, he was like a wounded lion, exuding a king's presence that made people afraid to approach.

Gu Ling crossed her arms and looked at him.

"Do you need something?"

She could tell that his condition had stabilized.

"The dean said only you can treat my old illness."

Lu Lingxiao's lips curled into a slight smirk.

Gu Ling naturally understood his meaning, but she pretended not to.

"So what?"

The man spoke again, his voice low and magnetic—like a proud lion, willing to lower his head just to keep her.

His words carried a hint of ambiguity.

"Stay and help me."

His tone was calm, yet undeniable.

There was a subtle threat hidden within his words.

But Gu Ling didn't hesitate.

"I refuse."

She rejected him without a second thought.

Yesterday, she stepped forward to help him only because he reminded her of her beloved pet from her past life.

That memory had touched something deep inside her.

But as for staying to treat him?

His illness would take too long to cure.

And she had more important things to do.

Her goal was to return to the international stage as soon as possible—to avenge her past grievances!

Not waste her time on an irrelevant man.

"Please find someone else."

Gu Ling's tone was cold, like an emotionless killer.

Lu Lingxiao's throat bobbed slightly.

She was different.

But he seemed to have expected her refusal.

His thin lips pressed together before he spoke again.

This time, he made an offer.

"If you want to enter the Elite Academy, I can help you."

Clearly, he had heard her words outside.

He knew that if she wanted to divorce Lu Ming, she had to get into the Elite Academy.

But for someone like her—who had no power or influence—

That was nearly impossible.

Yet, Gu Ling refused immediately, without hesitation.

"No need."

"I can handle this small matter myself."

After saying that, she turned to leave.

But before she could take a step—

A strong force pulled her back!

The man's fingertips were cold, gripping her wrist firmly—not too tight, but impossible to shake off.

His voice was low, almost pleading.

"What do I have to do to make you stay? Hmm?"

Even a proud lion had a day when it lowered its head.

Gu Ling remained expressionless.

But to Qin Yu—

This was shocking!

Is this still Third Master Lu?!

The same decisive, ruthless man?!

Did I just hallucinate?!

Ling Xiao sighed, his voice turning gentler.

"I can agree to any conditions, as long as you stay."

For the first time, he lowered his pride.

Gu Ling turned and studied him.

This demeanor…

It was completely different from the image he had before.

If before he was like a dark emperor, untouchable and intimidating,

Now, he was like a pet cat that had retracted its claws—acting spoiled in front of its master.

A strange satisfaction rose in Gu Ling's heart.

For someone like her—who was used to killing and betrayal—

Sometimes, she liked conquering something that was both powerful and obedient.

And right now—

Lu Lingxiao was exactly what she wanted.

Gu Ling's lips curved into a playful smile.

"Anything?"

Her voice suddenly changed, carrying a hint of teasing.

She raised an eyebrow and smirked.

"Okay, I agree to your request."

"As for my conditions…"

"We'll discuss that later."

Lu Lingxiao's lips curled slightly.

As if he had already predicted her response.