However, isn’t Nie Luan still sick and confined?

Could she have come out?

Gu Qiaoqiao suddenly recalled what Qin Yize had said and confirmed that Nie Luan was still at her original place.

So, did Dongfang Yu hide himself?

Is it because his time is near, or is there another issue?

Gu Qiaoqiao was thinking about quite a lot at this moment.

But no matter how much she thought, it was all fleeting; she comforted Shang Qing, "Xiao Qing, don’t worry, I’ll contact Xiao Bai to see if we can find him." 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Shang Qing’s eyes brightened, but she asked worriedly, "Hasn’t Xiao Bai already left him?"

"Yes, he has left, so don’t have too much hope."

"I know."

"Xiao Qing, you..." Gu Qiaoqiao hesitated, so she stopped mid-sentence.

"Qiaoqiao, I know what you want to say, don’t worry, I’m fine, I’m mentally prepared for this." Shang Qing replied calmly.

In this past month, Dongfang Yu’s attitude suddenly changed, becoming somewhat indifferent, as if he had something on his mind, but when asked, he wouldn’t say. Besides, in his eyes, I’ve always been like a child, and he rarely discusses any important matters with me.

Actually, it boils down to me forcing things.

In this relationship, Dongfang Yu has always been the passive one.

And me, although I feel hurt, I’ve gradually come to understand many things; without mutual willingness and happiness, it’s better to be carefree alone.

Gu Qiaoqiao was stunned, instinctively feeling there seemed to be something happening between Dongfang Yu and Shang Qing.

However, since Shang Qing didn’t say anything, it’s not good for her to ask further.

"As long as you’re clear about it, but you need to wait, I have to go to the ranch to find Xiao Bai, he’s not in the Imperial Capital." Gu Qiaoqiao explained to Shang Qing.

"You’re going to the ranch? Didn’t you just come back, hasn’t the electricity been connected there yet?"

If the electricity was connected, making phone calls would be a lot more convenient.

"Not yet, Xiao Qing, don’t overthink, I’m not busy these days, and if Dongfang Yu is in trouble, I should let Xiao Bai know, both emotionally and logically..."

"Qiaoqiao, thank you."

"There’s no need to be so courteous between us. Alright, I’m hanging up, just wait for my news."

"Okay, alright." On the other end, Shang Qing nodded gently.

Gu Qiaoqiao hung up the phone, pondering whether she should use the Mysterious Dragon Box first, and then decide whether to go to Qiaoze Ranch.

After all, she had just returned from there.

Although Xiao Bai and Dongfang Yu are no longer bound by a contract, they’ve been together for so many years, there should still be some connection.

Considering the time, the day she left was the second day of Dongfang Yu’s disappearance.

While Xiao Bai was still jumping around joyfully.

Gu Qiaoqiao went to the Treasure Room, but unfortunately, she didn’t find any trace of Dongfang Yu, it was obviously deliberately erased.

If a more powerful person hasn’t appeared, then it must be Dongfang Yu himself who did it.

If he did it himself, it proves he has no issues.

But what’s going on here?

Gu Qiaoqiao was truly angry.

Right now, he’s still engaged to Shang Qing, even if you’ve become immortal, there needs to be an explanation.

What’s more, Dongfang Yu doesn’t have that ability yet.

If Dongfang Yu was injured, Gu Qiaoqiao might not be so anxious, after all, that person wouldn’t die.

But now, Gu Qiaoqiao is rather anxious.

She swiftly went to Qiaoze Ranch.

By the time she arrived, it was just noon.

At that moment, Ling Nan was cooking lunch, small fish stewed with tofu and steamed rice; the small fish were fished out of the lake, and the tofu was freshly made by grinding in the morning.

With the chili sauce left by Gu Qiaoqiao, it was truly delicious.

Ling Nan had a talent for cooking, clearly inspired by Gu Junbai, after all, the places they frequent are usually remote wild mountains and forests, so being able to cook is quite useful for those who haven’t mastered the fasting skill.

Now, it’s even more apparent.

Gu Qiaoqiao’s anger had mostly dissipated along the way, and when she saw the delicious food, it vanished completely.

Seeing Gu Qiaoqiao come again, Ling Nan knew there was something up, but Gu Junbai didn’t ask, so he naturally didn’t ask either. Instead, he happily went to wash a bunch of cress and, after blanching, made a cold dish, Gu Qiaoqiao’s favorite.

This time, although some wild herbs had matured and bloomed, there were still quite a few growing on the hills by the lake.

Furthermore, back in May, the workers building houses had opened up a vegetable garden here, roughly about an acre in size.

Various vegetables were planted on it.

Gu Qiaoqiao saw fresh mushrooms outside, the kind unique to the grasslands, gray-white with a strong mushroom flavor, she picked a few chilies, blanched the washed mushrooms, and stir-fried them with tender cabbage and red chilies. Even Xiao Bai started to drool.

Gu Qiaoqiao’s culinary skills were naturally excellent, so her dishes were undoubtedly fragrant.

Although it was already early autumn, with only some coolness in the morning and evening, the midday sun was still warm, and they ate in the pavilion here.

After lunch, they picked a few ripe fragrant melons, the clean environment here meant no pollution, and the melons had no pesticides, they could be eaten after just a simple wash.

Sweet and crunchy, very delicious.

After eating her fill, Gu Qiaoqiao slumped in a chair and started talking about Dongfang Yu’s abrupt departure with Gu Junbai and Ling Nan.

Xiao Bai was rarely silent.

It knew, though its former master was sometimes selfish and cold, once a promise was made, it would never be reneged.

Unfortunately, no one believed this.

Dongfang Yu himself didn’t care, and it took things even less seriously, but now the problem was serious, no one believed Dongfang Yu might be in trouble, instead, they thought he was a scumbag. Although Gu Qiaoqiao didn’t say the words, her expression showed it.

But it knew, Dongfang Yu must have had another episode.

And suddenly, so sudden there wasn’t time to say goodbye to Shang Qing.

What’s more, Dongfang Yu looked very unsightly and frightening when he had an episode.

Only it alone knew this.

However, Xiao Bai wisely didn’t say it first, better safe than sorry, what if it wasn’t the case, it knew best about Dongfang Yu’s ruthless side.

It remembered decades ago, a young lady fell for him, wanting to abandon everything and leave with him, but unfortunately, unrequited love, at the time Dongfang Yu belittled the young lady to the point she almost hanged herself...

So, it had to wait and see before speaking.

Moreover, if Dongfang Yu truly turned ruthless, based on Gu Qiaoqiao’s words, it would be a slap in the face.