Rekindled Hearts: The Tycoon’s Reluctant Love
Chapter 343 - Chapter 343 Chapter 342 Getting into His Car on a Rainy Night

Chapter 343: Chapter 342: Getting into His Car on a Rainy Night Chapter 343: Chapter 342: Getting into His Car on a Rainy Night Ming Yao and Nangong Heng returned to the racecourse to unexpectedly find that Gu Siting and his party were still there.

Yanxi had wanted to go back to the city early, but Gu Siting suggested they play cards.

They had been playing until now.

Yanxi’s heart was like a clear mirror; although his Fourth Brother didn’t say anything, he was definitely worried about Ming Yao.

Otherwise, why would he stop playing as soon as Ming Yao returned?

“Fourth Brother, did you come today to have a date with Nangong Xuan or to see your ex-wife?”

No sooner had Yanxi finished speaking than his calf was kicked hard by Gu Siting.

“Shut up if you can’t speak properly!”

After changing out of her riding attire, Ming Yao prepared to find an opportunity to buy the Snow Ganoderma from Gu Siting, only to discover he was no longer at the racecourse.

Nangong Heng came over, “Let’s go, I’ll take you to a nearby villa for dinner.”

Ming Yao pursed her lips and hesitated, “What about Nangong Xuan?”

“She’s gone to have a candlelight dinner alone with Fourth Master Gu.”

Upon hearing this, an indescribable sense of loss welled up in Ming Yao’s heart.

From the moment she agreed to Senior Brother’s conditions, she knew clearly that once she and Gu Siting were divorced, they would become strangers.

He would not wait for her, he would move on to new relationships.

Yet, actually seeing him with another woman, her chest still felt unbearably tight.

Seeing Ming Yao’s pale complexion, Nangong Heng raised his eyebrows slightly, “What’s wrong, are you feeling unwell?”

“No, let’s go!”

In fact, it was better when they did not meet; she could control her emotions well.

After all, having grown up in the Tang Sect, she had learned to control herself.

Joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure would never show on her face.

But now, she had to seek him out for the Snow Ganoderma.

She also wondered what he would think?

Ming Yao was clear in her heart that even if she spent a billion, he might not be willing to sell the Snow Ganoderma to her!

But no matter what, she still had to try!

Ming Yao thought about visiting the Gu Corporation early the next morning, and therefore did not notice that Nangong Heng had driven the car to a villa on the hillside.

The villa served authentic farm dishes, with chicken, duck, fish, meat, fruits, and vegetables all raised and grown by the owner.

The villa was bustling with guests every day. When Ming Yao and Nangong Heng entered, all the private rooms were booked, leaving only seats in the main hall.

Being able to dine in such a remote place was genuinely due to the owner’s unique culinary skills and ingredients.

Therefore, many Young Masters did not mind too much; without a private room, they would sit in the main hall.

The moment Ming Yao and Nangong Heng entered, they saw Gu Siting and Nangong Xuan seated by the window.

It was just the two of them; Yanxi and the rest seemed to have left.

Nangong Xuan also saw Ming Yao and Nangong Heng.

Her small face immediately fell.

What was her Third Brother doing, treating Ming Yao so well recently?

The last time she asked him to bring her here to eat, he complained it was too far!

Naturally, Gu Siting also saw Ming Yao. His expression was cold and indifferent, not giving her even a glance from the corner of his eye.

After finishing their meal, the sky began to pour with heavy rain.

As Nangong Heng was driving Ming Yao back, the car suddenly broke down on the road.

“You stay in the car, I’ll go down and take a look.”

Ming Yao saw Nangong Heng messing with the engine hood in the pouring rain, so she walked over with an umbrella.

“Can it be fixed?”

“The situation is a bit serious,” she said.

At this moment, an off-road vehicle drove through the curtain of rain.

Ming Yao didn’t see the license plate clearly, she waved her hand to flag it down.

When the vehicle stopped in front of her, Ming Yao was slightly stunned.

She had actually flagged down Gu Siting’s car.

The car window rolled down, revealing the man’s cold and indifferent handsome face before her.

Ming Yao coughed awkwardly. “My third brother’s car broke down, can you give us a ride down the mountain?”

The woman in the passenger seat, Nangong Xuan, glared at Ming Yao. “You really are jinxed. Third Brother’s car has never broken down before, and it does the moment you’re in it!”

Gu Siting’s dark eyes fixated on Ming Yao as if trying to bore two holes through her.

Ming Yao’s scalp tingled.

“If it’s really inconvenient then never mind…” she said.

Before she could finish, the man’s low, chilly voice cut in, “Get in.”

Nangong Xuan hadn’t expected Gu Siting to agree; she was somewhat displeased, but remembering that Nangong Heng was still out in the rain fixing the car, she refrained from saying more.

Perhaps Gu Siting had agreed for the sake of her third brother.

Ming Yao and Nangong Heng climbed into the back seat of the vehicle.

Nangong Heng thanked Gu Siting, then took a phone call.

After the call, Nangong Heng turned to Ming Yao with a mischievous smile. “Ming Yao, one of my good buddies has taken a fancy to you.”

Ming Yao was pondering how to broach the subject of buying the Snow Ganoderma with Gu Siting when Nangong Heng’s remark caught her off guard.

“Third Brother, don’t joke around.”

“I’m not joking. He saw you taming horses and thought you were both beautiful and cool. He’s a decent guy, a university professor, gentle and refined. If you’re interested, I can set you two up.”

As soon as Nangong Heng finished speaking, the atmosphere in the car inexplicably cooled.

Nangong Heng looked out the car window.

It wasn’t snowing, so why did it feel like the temperature had suddenly dropped?

Nangong Heng didn’t notice the change in Gu Siting’s expression.

“He’s a really nice guy, more reliable than me. He’s never been in a relationship before, so it’s fair to say it was love at first sight for him.”

Ming Yao could feel a sharp gaze on her, even without lifting her long eyelashes, she could guess who was looking at her that way.

“Third Brother, I haven’t considered romantic relationships yet…” said Ming Yao.

Before she could finish, Nangong Xuan sneered, “Third Brother, how long have you known her to be so comfortable introducing your buddy to her? Besides, did you tell him she’s been married before?”

Nangong Heng frowned slightly. “I think Ming Yao is pretty good. Her ex-husband must be blind to let go of such a beautiful and capable wife. In my opinion, he’ll end up just being a bachelor!”

The man referred to as a potential bachelor in front, “…”

Nangong Xuan disagreed with Nangong Heng’s comment. “Third Brother, you see how a woman can make a man fall in love at first sight just by riding a horse. Isn’t it because she’s promiscuous? Like mother, like daughter–”

With a screech, the off-road vehicle abruptly stopped.

Gu Siting looked at Nangong Xuan with frost in his eyes, “Have you said enough?”

Feeling the cold sharpness in the man’s gaze, Nangong Xuan broke out in goosebumps.

Was Gu Siting standing up for Ming Yao?

“I hate gossips, especially those who talk about others to their faces. Miss Nangong, do you think that reflects good upbringing?”

Nangong Xuan was left speechless by Gu Siting’s words.

She glared at Gu Siting, her eyes reddening, “Why are you speaking up for her? Am I wrong, her mother is a shameless whore…slap!”

Sitting in the back, Nangong Heng slapped Nangong Xuan across the face.

Nangong Xuan’s eyes widened in disbelief as she looked at Nangong Heng.

“Third Brother, did you just hit me?”

“If you say one more word, do you believe I’d throw you out of the car right now?” Nangong Heng warned with a stern face.