At that moment, his phone suddenly rang.
Rong Ci happened to look over and caught sight of the word “Baby” flashing on the screen of the phone resting on the table.
Rong Ci thought she wouldn’t care anymore.
But after loving him for so many years, how could she just let go completely?
Those two words stung her eyes, and she promptly looked away.
When Feng Tingshen raised his gaze, he noticed the deep sorrow in her eyes, yet he answered the call right in front of her without the slightest hesitation, his tone soft and gentle as he asked, “What’s wrong?”
Feng Jingxin also noticed the commotion from Feng Tingshen’s side.In her memory, Feng Tingshen would only show such a tender side when facing Lin Wu.
Forgetting that Rong Ci was still there, she asked happily, “Daddy, is that Auntie Wuwu?”
Feng Tingshen replied in a flat tone, “Mm.”
Feng Jingxin wanted to say she wanted to talk to Auntie Wuwu too, but then she remembered Rong Ci was there.
Knowing that Rong Ci disliked Lin Wu, she swallowed the words that were already on the tip of her tongue.
However, her good mood was dampened.
She furrowed her little brows, thinking to herself, If only Mom could get along well with Auntie Wuwu.
On the other end of the line, Lin Wu said something unknown, causing Feng Tingshen to frown with worry.
Without even finishing his breakfast, he left in a hurry.Seeing Feng Tingshen leave so hastily, Feng Jingxin couldn’t help but worry as well.
But because Rong Ci was there, she didn’t ask.
She lost her appetite for breakfast entirely.
Pulling Rong Ci up, she said, “Mom, I’m done.
Let’s go out quickly.”
Although Feng Jingxin didn’t say it out loud, Rong Ci saw through all her reactions.
She knew the girl was eager to leave because she wanted to find out about Lin Wu’s condition as soon as possible.
Yet, Rong Ci said nothing.
Instead, she said, “You haven’t eaten much.
Take some with you to eat in the car.”
“No need, I’m not hungry—”
Rong Ci paused.She didn’t insist.
Once in the car, Feng Jingxin didn’t wait a second.
As soon as she sat in the back seat, she immediately sent a message to Lin Wu.
Rong Ci saw it but kept her mouth shut.
A moment later, Lin Wu replied, saying it was just a fever and a cold, nothing serious.
But Lin Wu’s voice still sounded a bit hoarse in the voice message.
Feng Jingxin was still worried and immediately texted her, saying she would visit her right after school that afternoon.
As she sent the message, Feng Jingxin felt a twinge of guilt.
She hadn’t eaten Rong Ci’s cooking for a long time, and she had originally planned to have dinner with her tonight.
Fortunately, she hadn’t mentioned it yet.Thinking of this, she secretly glanced at Rong Ci in the driver’s seat.
Seeing that Rong Ci hadn’t noticed what she was doing, she finally relaxed.
Arriving at the school, Feng Jingxin gave Rong Ci an affectionate hug.
“Mom, I’m going in now.”
“Mm.”
Feng Jingxin didn’t notice Rong Ci’s coldness; she hopped and skipped into the school.
Not long after returning to the company, Rong Ci received a message saying that Feng Tingshen had an emergency, and the meeting originally scheduled for 10:00 AM was postponed to the afternoon.
Feng Tingshen’s so-called emergency was actually going to take care of the sick Lin Wu in person.
Rong Ci showed no reaction and focused entirely on her own work.Around 2:00 PM, Feng Tingshen probably returned to the company, as Jiang Zhe contacted everyone to announce a 3:00 PM meeting and asked her to make a cup of coffee for Feng Tingshen.
During the meeting, the moment Feng Tingshen walked into the conference room, Rong Ci’s fingers suddenly froze over the keyboard. Follow the newest chapters on g.com.
He had changed his clothes.It wasn’t the outfit he wore this morning.
He had gone to see Lin Wu this morning.
She was sick.
They might not have actually done anything, but it was highly likely that Feng Tingshen felt heartache for her, got into bed to accompany her, and coaxed her to sleep…
As these thoughts crossed her mind, her expression momentarily dazed.
Perhaps thinking she was infatuated with him inappropriately in a formal setting, she snapped back to reality to find Feng Tingshen staring at her coldly.
Recalling his tenderness and care toward Lin Wu, contrasted with his impatience and coldness toward her, Rong Ci clenched her fist and withdrew her gaze.
Not long after the meeting ended, Jiang Zhe came to her and said that her handover was nearly complete, so she wouldn’t need to come to the office starting tomorrow.
“I understand,” Rong Ci replied.Even if Jiang Zhe hadn’t brought it up, she would have taken the initiative to raise the matter herself once she finished her remaining tasks.
Since he had come in person, it saved her a trip.Jiang Zhe hadn’t expected Rong Ci to agree so decisively.
“You…”
Rong Ci extended her hand.
“Thank you for taking care of me all these years.”
Still slightly dazed, Jiang Zhe reached out and shook her hand.
“You’re welcome.”
Rong Ci packed up her things and left.Jiang Zhe couldn’t believe she had really just walked away.
“What are you spacing out for?”
Cheng Yuan patted her shoulder.
“Rong Ci has left the company.”
Cheng Yuan froze.
“Seriously?”
She was really willing to leave the company?
He found it hard to believe.
He sneered, “She’s gone now, but that doesn’t mean she won’t find a way to come back.
Just wait.
I bet it won’t be long before she returns with the help of the old matriarch of the Feng family.”
Jiang Zhe said nothing.
Although it was somewhat unbelievable, judging by the impression Rong Ci had given him recently, he felt she was serious.
After leaving Feng Group, Rong Ci went straight home.
Presumably because his mind was back on Lin Wu, she didn’t receive any calls from Feng Jingxin for the next two days.
Late at night the following day, Chu Zilan developed a fever.
Rong Ci hastily closed her book, grabbed her car keys, and headed out.
It had been raining all day, and even at this late hour, the downpour showed no sign of letting up.
Chu Zilan lived in the old town area.
At this hour, there were hardly any people or cars on the road.She bought some medicine at a pharmacy near Chu Zilan’s neighborhood.
As she folded her umbrella and got into the car, the passenger door was suddenly yanked open, and a tall figure climbed in.
Rong Ci’s heart lurched.
Just as she turned her head, the black muzzle of a gun was pointed directly at her.
“Don’t move.”
The man was dressed entirely in black, wearing a mask with his cap pulled down low.
His face was obscured, but the gaze piercing through the shadows was cold and sharp.
Rong Ci raised her hands slightly and remained perfectly still.
The man took her handbag and phone.
“I won’t hurt you.
Before Rong Ci could react, he issued a cold command, “Drive.”
The surroundings were completely deserted—no cars, no people, and the pharmacy was a fair distance away…
As Rong Ci weighed her options in her mind, she noticed a strong scent of blood suddenly filling the car.
Rong Ci paused, started the engine, and asked, “Where to?”
“Straight ahead.
Rongdong Pier.”
Then he added, “I’ll tell you exactly how to get there.”
“No need.
I know the way.”
With that, Rong Ci drove off.
Afterward, Rong Ci focused entirely on driving.
The man said nothing more, and the car fell into silence.
Rongdong Pier was a thirty-minute drive from there.
Throughout the journey, Rong Ci showed no sign of panic.
She drove smoothly and accurately, never taking a single wrong turn.Gripping the gun, the man’s gaze as he watched her gradually changed.But Rong Ci didn’t notice.
A while later, the man said, “Pull over under the banyan tree up ahead.”
“Alright.”
The car pulled over smoothly to the side of the road.
The man’s gun remained trained on her.
As he got out, she retrieved her handbag and calmly rummaged through it right in front of him, saying, “I have first-aid ointment here.”
Over the past half hour, the metallic scent of blood in the car had grown stronger.
She knew the man was likely severely injured.
The man paused but ignored her, stepping out of the car.
His figure quickly melted into the darkness.
Since the other party refused her goodwill, Rong Ci didn’t press the issue.
She turned the steering wheel and drove away.
A few minutes later, the man boarded the boat waiting to extract him and removed his cap and mask.Just then, his phone rang.
While someone tended to his wounds, he answered the call.
Before he could even speak, Qi Yuming blurted out frantically, “Changbai, are you okay?
My men said they didn’t pick you up.
Where are you?”
“A slight complication occurred.
I’m at the pier now.”
“That’s a relief.
How did something like this happen?
You scared me to death!”
A moment later, after hanging up, He Changbai stared at the towering banyan tree in the distance, lost in deep thought.It was half an hour later when Rong Ci returned to Chu Zilan.
Chu Zilan had taken her medicine and sipped some porridge.
She felt a bit better, but then she furrowed her brows.
“Why do I smell blood?
Xiao Ci, are you hurt?”
“No.”
The man had been injured.
When he took her phone and handbag, blood had smeared onto them.
She had wiped them down after returning, but it seemed she hadn’t cleaned them completely.