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As she sat alone in the living room, Gu Xiaoqi held onto her phone, watching the screen light up and then extinguish.

Outside, the sky gradually darkened, and it started to rain. Drops of rain the size of beans fell on the French windows, creating loud crackling sounds.

Just like Gu Xiaoqi's current state of mind, it was filled with trials and tribulations.

She ran her fingers over the list of familiar numbers, but in the end she didn't call. Instead, she sent a text message — "When will you be back tonight?"

The reply was very slow, and it was only two words: "Investigation?"

If it was the past, Gu Xiaoqi would definitely lower her head in embarrassment, and then shyly answer — — No, that is, ask.

But now she saw a trace of boredom in those two cold words.

Was he expressing his dissatisfaction with her?

After typing a few words before deleting it, Gu Xiaoqi finally sent the last message again, "When will you be back tonight?"

This time, Mu Liancheng quickly replied: "Tonight, I will work overtime. If you don't answer, don't think about it."

After reading the message, Gu Xiaoqi tightened her grip on her phone. Is Mu Liancheng still with that woman at this time?

Gu Xiaoqi couldn't hold it in anymore and she didn't greet anyone. She took a taxi to Mu Liancheng's company.

Half an hour later, she was downstairs.

It was raining heavily outside. Gu Xiaoqi was wearing a thin shirt so she didn't hold onto her umbrella.

She walked into the Mu Family Group entrance in a sorry state, and received the long-haired woman from last time.

However, her reception attitude took a 180 degree turn. She knew that the person in front of her was the CEO.

He passionately went up to welcome her, and the receptionist smiled and asked: "Miss Gu, what can I do for you?"

Gu Xiaoqi said straightforwardly: "I'm looking for Mu Liancheng."

"I'm so sorry, Director Mu has already gotten off work." The receptionist thought for a moment before speaking the truth. She was suspicious in her heart, why did she see that his face was filled with unhappiness? Wasn't it supposed to be a matter of calling Director Mu, why did he come here in the rain?

Could it be …

Gu Xiaoqi could not care about the doubtful gaze from the front desk, and asked stubbornly: "Then is Shen De here?"

Just as he was saying that, Shen Nan rushed out from the elevator. He had his head lowered and was holding onto the phone, talking about something with a serious expression.

If Gu Xiaoqi had not pulled him back, he would have definitely walked over.

"Xiao Qi?" Shen Nan looked in shock at the girl in front of him whose hair was in a mess, and whose dress was half wet.

Gu Xiaoqi was not in the mood to exchange pleasantries, she confirmed it again, "Is Ninth Master in the company?"

"Ninth Master, he …" Shen Nan looked at the reception and knew that they had said it before, so he sighed: "Ninth Master has arranged someone to discuss business, they have left."

"Alright, then lead me there." Gu Xiaoqi said stubbornly with a small face.

"This …" Shen Nan was in a difficult situation and did not know what to say. Ninth Master was in the hotel right now. How could he bring Gu Xiaoqi over!

If Gu Xiaoqi found out about this, the Ninth Master would definitely skin him alive.

Shen Nan braced himself and rejected: "Xiao Qi, Ninth Master is negotiating with someone, it's not convenient to bring you there."

If only she knew that she would answer in such a way, Gu Xiaoqi would not have given up. She took a step back, "I know, so as long as you tell me where it is, I can wait at the door."

It's over! Shen Nan thought: This Gu Xiaoqi must know something, which was why she is so determined to not let go.

However, never in his wildest dreams would Shen Nan have thought that Gu Xiaoqi's misunderstanding and his thoughts were completely different.

Otherwise, even if he risked being sent to the South Pole by Mu Liancheng, he would still bring people there.

Shen Nan hesitated, he did not know how to begin.

Looking at his expression, Gu Xiaoqi didn't understand anything. She felt that a big hole had appeared in her incomplete heart, and the cold wind continued to pour in, causing her to feel as if she had fallen into an ice cave.

The psychological construction he had done along the way had completely collapsed at this moment. The man had lied to him.

After Gu Xiaoqi treated him as the only warmth in the world, he lied to her.

Regardless of what kind of reason Mu Liancheng had, regardless of whether he had actually done something to let her down, it was not important anymore.

Gu Xiaoqi thought sorrowfully.

No matter if it was her previous life or his current life, Gu Xiaoqi had always been paranoid. Because she loved Jian Yan a lot, she had always refused Mu Liancheng, and could not see his good fortune or his effort.

It was only after she and Mu Liancheng had both died on the operation table that she finally realized who was the true person who was good to her.

After his rebirth, she had told himself that Mu Liancheng was her family. Her reliance, would never betray her.

Mu Liancheng was her belief, and also her salvation.

After Gu Xiaoqi left the company, she ignored Shen Nan's persuasion and got into a taxi, but when the driver asked her where she was going, Gu Xiaoqi was stunned.

Where could she go?

Mu Family? No, it was not her home.

After thinking for a long time, Gu Xiaoqi was still unable to come up with an answer. After the driver scolded her, he drove her off the carriage.

So Xiao Qi walked in the deserted street under the heavy rain.

The rain hit her body, her face, obscuring her numb eyes.

Gu Xiaoqi walked aimlessly like this, her mind completely blank.

At this time, Mu Liancheng was in his hotel room, feeling so painful that he wished he were dead.

His strange illness had returned. Just now, he was having dinner with a few bosses when it suddenly started to rain outside.

Mu Liancheng thought that the situation was not good, and quickly took the chance to leave, running up the stairs and finding a room.

Just when he was still rational, Gu Xiaoqi's message arrived. He endured the pain in his head as if he was going to explode, recovered, and called Shen Nan.

When Shen Nan arrived, he found Mu Liancheng locked himself in the small bathroom, and locked the door.

Roars like that of wild beasts came out one after another, causing everyone to tremble in fear.

"Ninth Master, Ninth Master, I'm here." Shen Nan knocked on the door anxiously, he was really afraid that something would happen to Ninth Master inside.

But Mu Liancheng had lost all sense of reason, and simply ignored everyone.

Finally, Shen Nan clenched his teeth and shouted loudly: "Ninth Master, Gu Xiaoqi went to the company to look for you. After she found out that you weren't there, she soullessly left and did not return home.

"Xiao, Xiao Qi …"

Hearing a voice coming from inside, Shen Nan was overjoyed. He immediately continued: "Ninth Master, when Gu Xiaoqi left, her eyes were red, she was wearing a thin skirt, her phone was switched off, and it was even pouring rain outside, what if she …"

Bang!

Before Shen Nan could finish speaking, the bathroom door was pushed open from the inside.

Mu Liancheng's body was covered with a milky white liquid, I don't know if it was because he overturned the shower gel or something, but his eyes were bloodshot, he shakily grabbed onto Shen Nan's collar, and asked: "Xiao, Xiao Qi, where did you go?"

It was not the first time that he saw Mu Liancheng being sick, but Shen Nan was still shocked.

He looked at the man who looked like the King of Hell descended and said submissively: "Xiao Qi, she, she got off the car from Chunxi and walked forward …"

He thought that this would calm the men down, but the moment Shen Nan finished speaking, Mu Liancheng was like an arrow that had left the bow, and ran out.

"Ninth Master! Ninth Master! " Caught off guard, Shen Nan was knocked away.

He was extremely anxious. If the Ninth Master went out like this, what would he do if someone saw him? If something really happened, he wouldn't be able to atone for his sins even if he died a hundred times!

While chasing, Shen Nan called Jiayuanhao and Zhou Minghan.

The other two were also frightened and didn't dare to alert the others. They could only look for it themselves.

Mu Liancheng acted as if he did not know exhaustion, he kept on running with his long and slender legs, arriving at Chunxi Road, then moving forward, not knowing how tired he was.

After chasing for five to six kilometers, Mu Liancheng finally saw a skinny little figure. She stood in the rain, looking like she was about to disappear at any time.

After shaking her muddled head, Mu Liancheng grabbed her arm and shouted: "Come, follow me home!"

Gu Xiaoqi was shocked. When she saw the man's face clearly, she struggled violently, "Let go of me! "Let go!"

Gu Bei could smell the different smell of the man's Body Soap. The pungent smell was like the free products in some hotels. Gu Xiaoqi felt bitter in her heart: Mu Liancheng has just crawled out from such a warm and gentle place right?

If it was a normal Mu Liancheng, even though he would be displeased, he would still respect Gu Xiaoqi; however, the current him was a king that could not be resisted.

The more Gu Xiaoqi struggled, the tighter her grip became and the more strength she had.

Gu Xiaoqi's stubborn temper came up, even though her wrist was about to break, she did not beg for mercy due to the unbearable pain.

The two of them stood in a deadlock. Gu Xiaoqi looked at the man's cold expression and felt even more wronged.

A drop of rain fell into her eyes. It was extremely sour.

The salty liquid fell from the corner of his eye. He couldn't see the rainwater at all.

However, Mu Liancheng's sharp senses noticed that Gu Xiaoqi's eyes had reddened, and he instantly became clear-headed, as if she had been electrocuted and let go of her hand.

"Xiao Qi, I …"

Withdrawing her hand, Gu Xiaoqi blinked with all her might and pretended calmness: "Ninth Master, why are you here?"

Although Gu Xiaoqi had regained her calm, her every move carried politeness and alienation, as if there was an invisible wall between them.

Mu Liancheng was panicking in his heart, but he did not dare act rashly. He could only say anxiously, "What happened to you?"

If a woman can't stand it, then apart from staying still and drinking more hot water, what else can she do about it?

Gu Xiaoqi said coldly, and her smile was even uglier than someone crying, "I'm fine, what can happen to me?"

"Come, come with me."

"Don't touch me!"

Gu Xiaoqi, who was extremely calm a moment ago, instinctively dodged Mu Liancheng's hand, looking a little annoyed on his guard.

Mu Liancheng, who had just awoken, instantly became bloodshot. He grabbed onto Gu Xiaoqi's arm without any hesitation, then forcefully hoisted him onto her shoulder.

Gu Xiaoqi desperately patted the man's shoulders, his body continuously twisting and turning as he yelled, "Mu Liancheng, let me go, let me down, let me go, I don't want to return with you!"

No matter how Gu Xiaoqi tossed and turned, Mu Liancheng was not moved.

The feeling of being unable to move and being controlled by someone caused Gu Xiaoqi to recall her past life. In her fury, she bit onto the man's shoulder, holding that piece of hard meat in her mouth, "You, let go of me."

Blood ran down the corner of his mouth and was quickly washed away by the rain.