When Qi Shen came downstairs, the people who went out to look for Fang Zhi had already returned. He was sitting on the sofa, and his aura was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

The bright lights from the ceiling shone on his neat, dark, tousled hair, which obscured his narrow eyes. A cigarette, burning bright red, was held between his well-proportioned hands.

The leader bowed his head low. "Sir, we have searched the entire Nangong area but have not found Miss Fang Zhi."

Qi Shen acted as if he hadn't heard what he said.

Every minute he was delayed in finding the person filled him with unease. Qi Shen lowered his head and took a drag of his cigarette, the white smoke and tobacco scent blurring his handsome face.

The helper that Assistant Chen had called arrived at that moment. He overheard the servant's words and stepped forward to ask:

"Mr. Qi, should we continue searching in the vicinity?"

Upon hearing this, Qi Shen lowered his handsome, refined eyes, his gold-rimmed glasses gleaming coldly, his long eyelashes concealing the emotions within. He thought calmly:

There are no cars in this area, and it would take a long time to walk, and he didn't see anyone on the road when he rushed back. So there are only two possibilities: either Zhizhi is hiding somewhere in Nangong, or she has left by car.

Since a thorough search of the surrounding area yielded no results, the only remaining possibility is that Zhizhi is no longer within Nangong's vicinity.

But she had no money on her, so who would give her a ride? Where could she stay tonight alone?

After Assistant Chen finished asking his question, everyone waited quietly for the man's instructions. He then took out his phone, made a call, and said to the person on the other end, "Send me the surveillance footage of Nangong for the past two hours."

The area covered by the Nangong Villa District is under surveillance.

He didn't believe a person could simply disappear into thin air; he wanted to see who had taken his little girl away.

There are also prompts after the call is connected...

According to Assistant Chen's answer, the phone card was removed, which means that Zhizhi has done a lot behind his back.

Qi Shen stubbed out his half-smoked cigarette in the ashtray, stood up, glanced at everyone, and said in a calm voice:

"Assistant Chen."

"exist."

"Have someone go to Ocean University to investigate the person who posted the message, and also check if Zhizhi has any other ways to contact them."

"OK."

My phone rang; it was a text message.

The gist of it was that the video the man wanted had been copied and was being transferred. Qi Shen's long, slender fingers rubbed the metal edge of the phone, and he said, "When they send someone to investigate, keep a low profile and don't make a big fuss. Find a reason to get rid of your young lady."

Before the girl is found, he can't alert her any further. Her unusual behavior today most likely means she knows about what happened on the forum. If he forces her, she might do something foolish.

He can't gamble and doesn't dare to gamble.

"yes."

-

While things were in chaos on Qi Shen's side, Fang Zhi followed Lin Yisheng back to a large apartment under her own name.

The 20-meter-high panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows on the top floor offer a breathtaking view of the city's bustling and luxurious nightscape.

In the bright living room, two women who had just arrived home sat on the sofa. One was as bright and beautiful as the sunshine, and the other was as gentle and tender as the moon.

After her initial impulsiveness subsided, she realized that only worry remained. She was afraid that if her brother found out that Sister Lin had helped her, he would target Lin Yisheng. So she suggested that she move out, but Lin Yisheng rejected the suggestion as soon as she uttered it.

After listening to Fang Zhi's explanation, Lin Yisheng pinched the girl's soft cheek and smiled, "Don't worry, I'm different from those people. Your brother can't do anything to me."

"Sister Lin," Fang Zhi said hesitantly, gazing at the woman with delicate features, "I'm still worried..."

Seeing the girl's worried expression, Lin Yisheng's heart softened, and she spoke the truth, "If I were just Lin Yisheng, your brother probably wouldn't have any worries about targeting me. But I am still Mrs. Cheng. With Cheng Shiyan around, your brother won't bypass his good brother and come directly to cause me trouble."

She paused, her eyes lifting slightly with a nonchalant air, "If there's anything serious, let those two good brothers handle it. If Cheng Shiyan can't even handle this little thing, what use is he to me? Men aren't meant to be worshipped; they're just meant to be used like slaves when needed."

Lin Yisheng's attitude put Fang Zhi at ease, while a hint of envy welled up in his heart.

If she had half the personality of Sister Lin, who was outspoken and daring, wouldn't she have been less likely to be manipulated by her brother for so many years?

She then dismissed the idea, believing that everyone has a different personality and a different way of living. She thought that one day she would find a path that suited her own circumstances.

Fang Zhixiu, with her refined and elegant appearance, smiled sweetly. "Thank you, Sister Lin."

Just as Lin Yisheng was about to say "You're welcome," she saw the girl's fair face slowly turn red, and she bit her lip, saying shyly in a low voice, "I really like Sister Lin."

Lin Yisheng was taken aback, then patted Fang Zhi's head and smiled gently, "I like Zhizhi very much too."

She always does things as she pleases.

Fang Zhi felt an instant connection with the girl upon first meeting her, so she was willing to help her.

Moreover, she had heard bits and pieces of information from Cheng Shiyan about how excessive Qi Shen's control over Fang Zhi was.

However, this kind of help is limited.

If Fang Zhi hadn't been able to stand up, there would have been nothing she could do. But today, the obedient and gentle girl gave her a big surprise. When Qi Shen called, she removed and replaced the SIM card; when he sent a message on the chat app, the girl closed the app.

Thinking of what Fang Zhi had done right under her nose, Lin Yisheng smiled. This girl, who was usually so gentle, also had her own opinions and ideas, so she was willing to lend her a hand.

The two chatted for a while in the living room. It was getting late, and Lin Yisheng yawned. "It's about time to rest." She pointed to a room. "The guest room has everything you need. I'll go get you a clean set of pajamas. Take a bath and get a good night's sleep."

I feel a bit more relaxed, but I won't be able to truly find peace until the school issues are resolved.

She didn't want to bother Sister Lin with these worries, since staying at her house was already a lot of trouble for her.

Fang Zhi nodded and said, "Goodnight, Sister Lin."

"good evening."

-

Staying in someone else's home for the first time is a novel experience, like a caged bird breaking free and suddenly facing freedom, generating an indescribable joy.

In the dimly lit bedroom, the girl lay on her side, the blue light from her phone screen the only source of light in the room.

Because she forgot to ask Sister Lin for her Wi-Fi password, Sister Lin is probably asleep by now.

Luckily, I changed my SIM card beforehand so I could use data, otherwise I wouldn't even be able to access the internet right now.

Fang Zhi found that he could no longer find his dance videos on the platform. He swiped his finger across the screen and clicked on the school forum to check on the school's situation.

As a result, I couldn't log in even after refreshing the page several times.

Staring at the words "The webpage you are looking for has been lost," Fang Zhi muttered, "Is my internet connection broken? Or is the signal bad here?"

Unconvinced, she turned on her phone's flashlight and tiptoed to the window to try logging into the forum again.

It still won't open.

Fang Zhi then gave up and went back to bed. She didn't have the contact information for the other classmates, so she couldn't ask them.

I lay in bed quietly for a while, and then sleepiness gradually came over me. I realized that I had let sleepiness take over my brain and fallen asleep.