Qin Xuan's expression froze for a moment. He hadn't seen his father for many years, and every time he heard about his father from other people, he always felt like a stranger.
"You've been in contact with him; are you his subordinate?"
Dong Wencan sighed and nodded, "I'm not exactly a subordinate. I'm just someone who isn't qualified to be his subordinate yet. For years, I've wanted to get into the department your father worked in, but I wasn't qualified enough. Your father gave me the opportunity. However, he disappeared a few years ago."
Hearing this, Qin Xuan was almost certain that Dong Wencan also didn't know his father's whereabouts, so it seemed that his hopes had been in vain.
"I originally sought out the expert to see if I could find any information about your father, but who knew you were the expert yourself..."
Dong Wencan looked somewhat regretful. He had traveled a long way from abroad to try and find some clues about Qin Xuan's father, but all his efforts had come to nothing.
Qin Xuan lowered his head slightly. "Perhaps, he's already dead."
Ye Zhizhou suddenly felt a pang of sympathy for Qin Xuan, especially considering that he deliberately disguised himself as someone who was unapproachable, but in reality, his heart was incredibly fragile.
"Qin Xuan, don't think like that. Don't jump to conclusions before you have concrete evidence."
Dong Wencan chimed in, "Yes, Teacher Qin is so capable, he won't die. I'm more inclined to believe that he had to hide himself from everyone's sight for some mission."
Qin Xuan knew that their words were meant to comfort him, and he also didn't want Ye Zhizhou to worry too much about him.
It only took him half a minute to adjust and his emotions returned to normal.
"No matter what, I will not give up looking for him."
Qin Xuan clenched his fists tightly, and Ye Zhizhou covered them with his own palm.
"We will find it."
After saying what needed to be said, the three of them went downstairs again.
Shen Xingwen watched as they came downstairs, leisurely carrying tea and snacks.
"I thought you guys were planning to dine and dash."
Dong Wencan laughed and said, "How could that be? Old Shen, you've underestimated our past relationship."
Shen Xingwen curled his lip. "Who has feelings for you?"
Dong Wencan took a sip of tea and found it was still lukewarm. "I'm leaving Ning City in a few days. If you keep saying that, I'll be very sad."
Ye Zhizhou's face showed a slight surprise. Just two days ago, Dong Wencan had vowed to win Ruan Jingrong's heart, but today he said he was leaving.
Sure enough, a man's words are deceitful.
"Stop being so girly, hurry up and leave."
Shen Xingwen gave him a disdainful look, but despite saying that, he still made an extra dessert as a farewell gift.
"Cousin, what are you going to say to Sister Rong?"
Ye Zhizhou couldn't help but ask a question.
Dong Wencan shrugged and said, "Let it be. Anyway, she doesn't have any feelings for me. It's fine, it won't make her too sad."
For Ruan Jingrong, he wasn't exactly a good partner either, as he didn't have a stable job and was always drifting around.
"If Sister Rong asks about it later, I'll have her contact you."
Ye Zhizhou thought for a moment and then added.
Dong Wencan smiled helplessly, "How could she possibly ask about me? She probably just wants me to leave as soon as possible."
After all, Ruan Jingrong had previously only shown dislike.
Ye Zhizhou composed herself; she always felt that Ruan Jingrong wasn't that kind of person.
"Cousin, maybe Sister Rong will miss you."
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