Lu Tong's voice wasn't quiet, and Lin Xi heard it clearly. She immediately got out of bed and started packing her things. Since Duan Yiheng was leaving, she couldn't stay here any longer.
Duan Yiheng came in and saw her packing. He said, "You can stay here for now. I'll come pick you up when you go back." This place was far north, almost out of the city; going back and forth would waste a lot of time. Lin Xi shook her head: "I want to go with you."
Duan Yiheng and she separated, changed their clothes, and after a quick wash, got into the car. Chen Li expressed her regret, suggesting they come again next time. Lin Xi nodded and said, "I'll definitely come again in the future. Things can't wait, Sister Li, we'll be going now."
Chen Li and Lu Tong stepped back, letting the car leave the side road. Duan Yiheng took out his phone and called his grandfather. His grandfather was worried about Duan Mingxuan and asked Duan Yiheng to bring him back unharmed. Duan Yiheng agreed.
Everything the old man had given him now was a task, whether public or private, he had to complete it well. Even though he and Duan Mingxuan were at odds, Duan Mingxuan was nominally his brother. If something happened here and he stood by and did nothing, it would only make him seem extremely cold-blooded.
In the business world, most people wouldn't want to cooperate with someone like that. Duan Yiheng was never ambiguous about serious matters, and he didn't care about pretending; everything was just for profit.
The driver, following his instructions, went straight to the police station. When they arrived, Lin Xi and Duan Yiheng were told that Duan Mingxuan had already left. Duan Yiheng frowned: "Left? Didn't he assault someone?" The police officer: "They settled it privately, saying it was a misunderstanding. His girlfriend came and handled it."
"Girlfriend?" Lin Xi and Duan Yiheng exchanged glances, both seeing something amiss in each other's eyes. "Could you describe what she looks like?" The police officer: "About 165 cm tall, very beautiful, delicate."
Lin Xi's mind flashed to Zhang Mo's beautiful face. So, after leaving City B, she came here? "And we ran into Duan Mingxuan?" Lin Xi looked at Duan Yiheng. "What should we do? Should we call him?" Duan Yiheng took out his phone, but Duan Mingxuan didn't answer.
The two got into the car, and Lin Xi then called Duan Mingxuan, but the call still wouldn't go through. She was about to leave a voicemail when Duan Yiheng pressed her hand down. "Go back to the hotel first." Lin Xi hesitated for a moment, then said, "I have Zhang Mo's number."
Duan Yiheng said, "Try calling it." Lin Xi dialed Zhang Mo's number, but it was no longer in service; it seemed she had stopped using it when she left B City. With no other options, she could only have Lu Tong's people continue searching for Duan Mingxuan.
Back at the hotel, Duan Yiheng ordered food to his room, rushed back to the city, and went to the police station. It was already noon. Not long after he finished eating, Duan Yiheng's phone rang.
His face instantly darkened. Lin Xi looked at him worriedly, hearing him say, "I'm coming right now." Lin Xi grabbed his arm, "What's wrong? Did something happen to Duan Mingxuan?" "No."
Duan Yiheng patted the back of her head. "There's been a problem with the contract signing. I have to handle it personally. You stay at the hotel and rest." Lin Xi: "...How could something happen when the contract is about to be signed?" Duan Yiheng said:
"A competitor is causing trouble. They suddenly appeared before the signing, trying to sabotage it. Their motives are obvious. It's such a big project; I have to keep an eye on it." Lin Xi saw him to the elevator. After returning to her room, she kept calling Duan Mingxuan.
Being unfamiliar with the area, she didn't know where to find someone, and she was worried about the contract signing while at the hotel. However, she trusted Duan Yiheng; she was sure he could handle it. She thought he would be back in two hours, but there was still no news by 5 PM.
Just as Lin Xi was getting restless, Duan Mingxuan called. She paused, her face flushed with anger, and immediately began questioning, "Duan Mingxuan, can't you be a little more reliable? You know how hard it was to find you—" "This is Zhang Mo."
Lin Xi was silent for a few seconds, then asked, "Where's Duan Mingxuan?" Zhang Mo gave her an address, and Lin Xi turned on speakerphone, searched the website, and found it was a hotel. "Where is he? Let him answer the phone," Zhang Mo said.
"He's asleep. He was still drunk when I got to the police station. If you don't believe me, I'll take a video." Lin Xi said, "I understand. Wait a moment, I'll go pick him up." Zhang Mo: "Then hurry up, my friend is waiting for me."
After hanging up, Zhang Mo sent Lin Xi a video of Duan Mingxuan asleep. Lin Xi: "..." She messaged Duan Yiheng, grabbed her bag, and had the hotel driver take her to the hotel Zhang Mo had mentioned.
Upon reaching the 27th floor, at room 2701, Lin Xi knocked on the door. As expected, Zhang Mo opened the door. She smiled and said, "Long time no see." Lin Xi responded coldly and entered the bedroom. Sure enough, she saw Duan Mingxuan sleeping and breathed a sigh of relief.
That bastard, I finally found him. Lin Xi left the bedroom and was about to speak to Zhang Mo when suddenly her legs gave way, and she collapsed to the ground. Zhang Mo smiled and squatted down: "Didn't you used to like Duan Mingxuan? I'll grant your wish this time." Lin Xi's eyes widened suddenly:
"What did you do?" Zhang Mo patted her face: "I went to great lengths to get you an aphrodisiac, a foreign product. It will make your limbs weak and powerless, completely at your mercy." "Are you crazy! Didn't you like Duan Mingxuan?"
Lin Xi's arms trembled as she supported herself. "I like him?" Zhang Mo's eyes were filled with hatred. "I've risked my life for him, and he still wants to break up with me for you. Your love is unbreakable, I'll step aside, okay?
Shouldn't you thank me for letting you have your way?" Lin Xi gritted her teeth, grabbing Zhang Mo's sleeve with all her might. "Take me away now, and I'll let bygones be bygones. But if… I will never let you go." Zhang Mo shook off her hand and sneered:
"I didn't expect you to let me go, but where's the evidence? This drug will wear off in a few hours. I saw the news about you and Duan Mingxuan. You two are engaged. Sleeping together isn't enough to make a scene at the police station, is it?"
Lin Xi bit her lip, trying to stay sober.
"However, you rejected Duan Mingxuan at the banquet. He told me last night while drinking, saying you've fallen for Duan Yiheng, hahahaha…" A piercing laugh echoed in the room. Lin Xi clung to the floor, fighting against the effects of the drug.
She tried to stand up, but failed several times, so she simply crawled out, pulling herself up from the floor. Zhang Mo grabbed her arm and locked her in the bedroom.
The hotel bedroom was difficult to lock from the outside. Lin Xi no longer cared whether Zhang Mo had left or not; she was terrified that Duan Mingxuan would wake up. Gritting her teeth, she slowly but resolutely crawled towards the door. The drug was taking effect, and her body was crawling with thousands of lustful worms, threatening to devour her.
Her hand touched the door, and Lin Xi was overjoyed. "Xiao Xi?" Lin Xi's face suddenly turned pale, all color drained from her. Duan Mingxuan… was awake!