He had been investigating her, but ever since Yun Qiluo was taken away by the people from the laboratory, Jiang Lihua also disappeared without a trace.

The information they received confirmed that she wasn’t captured by the laboratory people; it was clear she hid herself and refused to show up.

Later, when Yun Qiluo returned, Yan Yan temporarily put aside the matter of finding Jiang Lihua.

Now it seems that it’s necessary to find her no matter what.

Thinking of what the laboratory people might have done to Yun Qiqi, Yan Yan struggled to control the violence within his heart.

He stood by the window, clutching his phone tightly, enveloped in a shadow of darkness and murderous intent.

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After receiving the call, Song Shijia felt uneasy, afraid that something might have happened to Yun Qiqi.

Unexpectedly, Yun Qiqi returned by noon, looking no different than usual, just a bit more silent.

However, Song Shijia sensed that her mood wasn’t great, even noticing a slight sense of distance about her.

"Luo Luo, did you have a fight with Yan Yan?"

The young girl seemed taken aback, and after a while, she shook her head absentmindedly: "No."

"You seem like you’re not in a good mood."

"Do I?"

Song Shijia nodded but seeing her reluctant to talk, she didn’t press further.

With some time before afternoon classes, she took Yun Qiqi out to eat something nice, and seeing her in a much better state, Song Shijia finally felt relieved.

In the evening, Yun Qiqi neither went to work nor called in to take leave.

Fortunately, Yan Yan didn’t call to inquire either, seemingly not regarding it as a big deal or having anticipated her actions.

This unusual behavior further convinced Song Shijia that she had fought with Yan Yan.

Two days later, Shi Yunshen, who had initially said he’d return in two or three days, finally arrived back in the Imperial City.

He immediately called Yun Qiqi: "Qi Qi, sorry, something came up, but I’m now in the Imperial City. Are you working tonight? What would you like to eat? I’ll treat you!" 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Yun Qiqi shook her head: "No, I want to stay in the apartment tonight."

"Alright, I’ll come get you," Shi Yunshen, eager for her to come back, didn’t ask why and sounded a bit cheerful, "By the way, Qi Qi, later I’ll take you to meet someone, you’ll be really happy to see her!"

Yun Qiqi asked curiously, "Who?"

Shi Yunshen playfully kept it a secret: "You’ll know when you see her! It’s someone you knew before!"

After saying this, he hung up, leaving Yun Qiqi puzzled.

Who did Shi Yunshen want her to meet?

Thinking for a long time without an answer, she decided not to dwell on it, fed the kittens, bought something to eat, and waited for Shi Yunshen at the school gate.

Shi Yunshen, known for his punctuality, arrived shortly in the same Range Rover.

However, after getting out of the car and staring at her for a while, he unconsciously frowned.

Noticing his gaze, Yun Qiqi asked, confused, "What’s wrong?"

"Nothing."

He withdrew his gaze, shook his head, and turned to open the car door.

"Miss, please get in."

Before starting the car, Shi Yunshen tossed a pretty pink gift bag into the back seat for her.

He said, "I got this abroad; it’s a local specialty. Try it and see if you like it."

Excited by the prospect of food, the young girl’s eyes lit up, quickly putting down her takoyaki to open the bag and try the new snacks.