Chapter 136 Obsession
Meng Zhiyuan finally breathed a sigh of relief, his heart still pounding wildly.
A hurried, anxious voice came from the other end of the phone, as if something big was about to happen.
Fang Xiaolin's face gradually darkened, and the smile on her lips vanished.
"Understood, I'll handle it right away."
His voice was steady and calm, carrying an undeniable decisiveness.
He slowly hung up the phone and then turned around.
The moment he turned around, the gloom on his face receded like a tide.
"Excuse me, Zishu, something came up at the company and I have to go take care of it."
His tone was filled with sincere apology, and a look of self-reproach appeared between his brows.
"Lunch will probably have to be postponed."
Meng Zhiyuan quickly stood up from his seat, his voice carrying a hint of unease and understanding.
"It's alright, work is important. You go ahead and do your work, don't let it interfere with important matters."
Fang Xiaolin escorted her to the door.
Just as she was about to step out the door, he suddenly reached out and grabbed her wrist.
"Can I wait for you downstairs at 7 PM?"
His voice was deep and solemn, and his gaze went straight into her eyes, as if trying to see into her heart. "I have something very important to tell you."
Meng Zhiyuan's heart seemed to skip a beat for a moment. She hesitated for a second, then nodded.
"Okay... I'll wait for you."
"Qingqing, are you still thinking about Zishu?"
Seeing his wife's furrowed brows, Fu Li'an asked her softly.
Qiao Wanyin sighed, her voice tinged with weariness and helplessness: "Sigh, I always thought Zishu was a sensible person, very clear-headed, and always knew his limits, but I never expected..."
A complex light flashed in her eyes, like regret or heartache.
I never imagined she would lose her composure for a man.
It's only been a few days, and he's already completely infatuated with Fang Xiaolin.
Now she finally understood why the original owner of this body had willingly let Fang Xiaolin deceive her and steal her true feelings.
It's not because she's stupid, but because this guy is really good at manipulating women.
Those with a soft heart simply cannot withstand it.
Don't worry too much.
Fu Li'an reached out and gently ruffled her hair. "Once the investigation materials on Fang Xiaolin are released, I will talk to Deputy Commander Meng face to face. I will present the evidence to him and let him see the true face of this person."
"With Commander Meng in charge, things will be much easier."
His tone was firm, as if everything would be resolved as long as Deputy Commander Meng nodded.
But Qiao Wanyin felt that something was wrong.
She shook her head, her brows furrowing deeper and deeper.
The original novel describes Fang Xiaolin as a quick, accurate, and ruthless person.
Once you decide who to pursue, you've already calculated the timing, made thorough plans, and proceeded step by step.
Like a chess player, every move he makes is fraught with danger.
Meng Zhiyuan was her friend, and she couldn't just stand by and watch her walk into that trap that had already been laid.
“Li An”.
Qiao Wanyin raised her head, her expression more serious than ever before.
“I can’t watch Zishu walk into a trap. She doesn’t realize yet that Fang Xiaolin’s kindness towards her isn’t out of affection, but rather a calculated scheme.”
Fu Lian nodded: "I understand. She's your best friend, and you can't bear to see her get hurt. You grew up together and are like sisters. You must have felt terrible watching her walk into the trap step by step."
"I need to go and meet Fang Xiaolin!"
Qiao Wanyin gritted her teeth, a resolute chill emanating from her brows.
"Go find him now and make things clear to his face. If he dares to approach Zishu again, I'll show him what it means to be unable to move an inch."
"Qingqing".
Fu Li'an's eyes darkened instantly, and his voice became low and solemn.
"Do you really have to go see him in person? Have you considered that this person is no ordinary opponent? He has a deep-rooted and ruthless background, and he never leaves any room for maneuver?"
"I must interrupt his plan!"
Qiao Wanyin's voice was full of anger, "We can't wait any longer. Tonight, we have to teach him a lesson. He has already lied to me once, causing me to lose my life. Now he wants to take advantage of Zishu. I will not stand idly by."
She couldn't bear to see Meng Zhiyuan being played like a fool, just like she had been back then.
Fu Li'an's face immediately darkened.
"no."
“I won’t allow you to see him alone; it’s too dangerous. He’s not the kind of person who’s reasonable. If you show your face, you’ll be walking into a wolf’s den.”
Qiao Wanyin hadn't expected him to be so forceful; she parted her lips slightly but didn't utter a word.
Normally, Fu Li'an never interfered with her decisions, and he always silently followed behind, cleaning up after her.
But this time, he used such an uncompromising tone.
"Li An, I just went to scare him a little..."
She tried to ease the tension, saying, "I won't hit him, and I won't talk for too long. I just want him to understand that Zishu is not someone he can mess with."
"Do you know what role Fang Xiaolin plays?"
Fu Li'an interrupted him directly, "He didn't get a foothold in Hong Kong by following the rules. He rose to power by being ruthless and killing people behind their backs. Do you know how much blood he has on his hands? The intelligence department has already found out that he is involved in the three disappearances at the Western District docks last year."
"Qingqing, listen to me this once."
His tone was more urgent than ever before. "I've already had the intelligence department keep an eye on him, and the report will be out soon. The organization can then rightfully deport him or take him into custody, which is far better than you taking such a risk. Why put yourself in this dangerous situation?"
Qiao Wanyin could hear the anxiety and tension in his tone.
Are you that afraid of me seeing him?
She asked in a low voice, her eyes fixed on him.
Fu Li'an took a deep breath and finally spoke his mind.
"Yes, I'm scared. I'm scared that I might never see you again. You have no idea how devastated I was during that time. I woke up to find only a death notice. If I lose you again, I'll go crazy."
She had never seen Fu Lian look so distraught.
He was always calm and rational, but at this moment, his eyes were filled with helplessness and fear.
Qiao Wanyin raised her hand and gently touched his face.
“Li An, I will not leave again, and I will not be deceived by him again.”
Fu Lian grabbed her wrist tightly, as if she would disappear from his sight if he let go even slightly.
"You don't understand men's minds."
“Fang Xiaolin hasn’t let go of you yet,” he said, each word deliberate and succinct, as if each syllable had been ground from his chest before being uttered. “This kind of obsession can drive a person crazy.”
"Obsession?"
Qiao Wanyin frowned, a hint of mockery and incomprehension flashing in her eyes.
"No, he only harbors scheming and hatred towards me. He hates that I ruined his plans."
“I exposed him, I dismantled his schemes, and he wishes I would disappear.”
She spoke very softly, yet every word was like a nail.
"That's why you absolutely mustn't see him."
He stared at her, his gaze burning intensely, "Qingqing, promise me, don't go."
Qiao Wanyin looked at the pain surging in his eyes, and that pain was real.
She never imagined that this matter would cause him so much suffering.
Finally, her lips trembled slightly: "Okay, I won't go."
Fu Lian breathed a sigh of relief, and then immediately hugged her tightly.
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