Ni Sitian was silent for a while, then suddenly said seriously, "Zhi Lan, I also want a house, no matter how small, even a second-hand one is fine, but it has to be one that is completely my own."
Xiang Zhilan looked at her with some concern, "Have you and Mr. Xu run into trouble?"
"No, it's the same as always." Ni Sitian didn't want to talk about this topic, so she changed the subject: "But I can only dream about it. My little money is probably only enough to buy a thatched hut in the suburbs."
Xiang Zhilan smiled and then carefully looked through the house information again.
Ni Sitian actively offered her advice, and the two of them squeezed onto the sofa, chatting and laughing.
Meanwhile, Xu Tingchuan had just gotten off the plane and was on his way home by car.
He glanced at his watch; he would see Ni Sitian in about fifteen minutes. His mood, which had been gloomy for ten days, finally lifted a little.
She wondered why he didn't spank her when he came home. What wife never once showed concern for her husband when he was away on business?
Is this too reassured, or too indifferent?
Thinking of this, his face darkened again. This time, he really had to punish her properly.
Seeing Xu Tingchuan's gloomy face, Lin Yi'an couldn't help but feel a surge of joy. During the past ten days of business trip, she hadn't seen Xu Tingchuan call that girl. She figured they must have fallen out.
It would be even better if we could break up here.
If she went on a few more business trips like this, she was convinced she wouldn't have the charm to win him over.
Secretary Xue's pregnancy at this time is practically a blessing in disguise. She will have more opportunities to spend time with him in the future, and with one less competitor, she is more likely to be promoted to special assistant.
"Mr. Xu, the company we're partnering with in France wants you to meet with their CEO next week. Should I book your plane ticket now?" Lin Yi'an asked with a smile as she arranged Xu Tingchuan's work schedule.
Xu Tingchuan frowned. He had just returned and was already going on another business trip.
"Don't make a reservation yet," he said coolly, pursing his lips.
"Yes." Lin Yi'an's smile faded.
The car stopped, and Xu Tingchuan got out and walked straight towards the apartment building.
He probably didn't even realize that his pace quickened and a slight smile appeared on his lips.
When I got to my front door and took out my keys, my heart was pounding.
I opened the door and went inside; the room was pitch black.
He turned on the wall lamp, changed his slippers in the entryway, and found that Ni Sitian had two pairs of shoes missing.
He tiptoed into the bedroom, careful not to wake her, and only turned on a small light. When he looked into the bedroom, the bed was neatly made, and it looked like no one had slept there.
"Ni Sitian." He turned on the main light, called out, and then walked towards the bathroom.
He searched the house but couldn't find her, so he went back to the bedroom and opened the wardrobe.
Ni Sitian's usual clothes are missing, as are her computer, iPad, and various chargers. Also, a duffel bag is missing from the house.
Xu Tingchuan frowned. She had fallen out with her roommate and wouldn't be going back to live at school.
Where has she moved to now?
Going back to her parents' home?
Although she rarely mentioned her family to him, he could tell that she didn't like that family.
She probably won't go back to her parents' home.
Xu Tingchuan took out his phone and dialed Ni Sitian's number.
Ni Sitian and Xiang Zhilan had already gone to sleep, and their phones were in airplane mode.
Xu Tingchuan tried to call, but the call couldn't be connected.
He suddenly realized that, apart from school and this home, he had no idea where Ni Sitian could go.
She disappeared, vanished, and he didn't even know where to begin looking for her.
He sat on the edge of the bed, his eyes slightly downcast, looking somewhat defeated.
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