The thought surfaced, and Yan Xi couldn't help but give a wry smile.
She and Fu Yan Ting had no relationship anymore. How could Fu Yan Ting possibly be in sync with her heart?
Perhaps, Fu Yan Ting didn't even know she was missing yet.
She was still here, lost in thought, wondering if she and Fu Yan Ting would have a telepathic connection.
It was quite ridiculous, really.
Yan Xi composed her expression and stood aimlessly in the private room.
The boss, seeing Yan Xi standing there, couldn't help but smile and say, "Miss Yan, why are you just standing here? Please, have a seat."
Yan Xi frowned, unmoved by his words.
Seeing Yan Xi unswayed, the boss remained calm. After a moment of silence, he spoke again, "Miss Yan, don't worry, I won't do anything to you."
His original intention was merely to use Yan Xi to scheme against Fu Yan Ting. Even if there were problems, they would be Fu Yan Ting's problems; Yan Xi would be in no danger.
Yan Xi froze slightly upon hearing him speak, then quickly realized and asked indifferently, "What do you plan to do to Fu Yan Ting?"
Seeing how anxious Yan Xi was about Fu Yan Ting, the boss felt a pang of something unpleasant. Fu Yan Ting was truly lucky to have a woman who cared so deeply for him.
It was just that he didn't know how to cherish her.
Yan Xi, seeing that the boss wouldn't speak, became even more worried about Fu Yan Ting, unable to sit still.
Yan Xi didn't know what the other party intended to do to Fu Yan Ting, which made her worry even more.
The boss seemed to read Yan Xi's mind, smiled, and explained, "Miss Yan, don't worry, Fu Yan Ting won't die."
His ultimate goal was only to make Fu Yan Ting help the Lin family; he didn't actually plan to kill Fu Yan Ting. After all, there was still that layer of connection between them.
It was just that Yan Xi didn't know about his relationship with Fu Yan Ting, hence her constant worry.
Fu Yan Ting returned home and found Yan Xi hadn't. His calls to Yan Xi went unanswered, and only then did Fu Yan Ting start to worry.
He had initially thought Yan Xi had returned first and just wanted some time alone to cool down, which was why she wasn't contacting him. Fu Yan Ting had also given her ample time to calm herself.
He thought he would comfort Yan Xi after she had calmed down and regained her senses, but he never expected that Yan Xi still hadn't returned by now.
Fu Yan Ting began to panic.
He didn't know where Yan Xi had gone and worried that she might do something rash.
For the first time, Fu Yan Ting felt a sense of unease.
Fu Yan Ting couldn't afford to wait any longer and called He Yun.
He Yun seemed surprised that Fu Yan Ting would call him at this hour. He was still displeased about what happened during the day, so his tone, after answering the phone, was naturally not pleasant. He asked indifferently, "What is it?"
Fu Yan Ting also noticed He Yun's displeasure.
In the past, when they called each other, He Yun had never treated Fu Yan Ting with such an attitude. Fu Yan Ting knew very well that He Yun was advocating for Yan Xi. He Yun was blaming Fu Yan Ting for not paying enough attention to Yan Xi's matters. Now that Yan Xi was in trouble, and Fu Yan Ting was so calm, it clearly showed his indifference.
If Fu Yan Ting had been more attentive to Yan Xi's matters, they wouldn't have ended up divorced five years ago.
Before, He Yun had no right to put on airs with Fu Yan Ting. After all, he was just an outsider, only able to protect Yan Xi as a friend. Matters between a husband and wife were not for him to meddle in too much.
But now, things were different. He was now Yan Xi's brother, and Yan Xi was a member of the He family. As a member of the He family, he had the right to protect his sister.
Therefore, He Yun's tone towards Fu Yan Ting had become considerably more arrogant.
Fu Yan Ting hadn't failed to notice the dissatisfaction in He Yun's voice.
Fu Yan Ting frowned slightly, remained silent for a moment, and then said faintly, "Is Xi Xi with you?"
"No," He Yun replied instinctively.
Fu Yan Ting was about to hang up.
He Yun suddenly realized something was wrong. If Yan Xi were home, Fu Yan Ting wouldn't have called him.
He Yun tried to keep his composure and asked, "She didn't go back?"
Fu Yan Ting's heart was entirely focused on Yan Xi, worrying that she might do something rash or foolish. Therefore, his attitude towards He Yun was also not pleasant.
He gave a faint hum and prepared to hang up.
Now He Yun had completely gained the upper hand. He snorted and said irritably, "Fu Yan Ting, I said today that Xi Xi's state was not right, and I wanted to follow her. What did you tell me? You said let her calm down, she wouldn't be in trouble. And now you're calling me to ask for her?"
"He Yun, mind your identity. You're overstepping."
He Yun and Fu Yan Ting were just friends, and with Yan Xi, he could only be a friend.
Now, He Yun was so anxious, so worried, and even taunting him for Yan Xi's sake. Fu Yan Ting was naturally unwilling.
He Yun, already furious, was amused by Fu Yan Ting's words.
He Yun calmly explained, "Fu Yan Ting, I am Yan Xi's brother. Don't forget, Yan Xi is the young lady of our He family. And you, you're just her ex-husband. You have no relationship whatsoever. If anyone is overstepping, it's you, not me."
Therefore, Fu Yan Ting couldn't even take good care of Yan Xi. As her brother, He Yun had no reason to hand Yan Xi over to Fu Yan Ting.
Fu Yan Ting's divorce from Yan Xi was the pain of his life.
He never imagined that at this point, he would be so cornered by He Yun.
Fu Yan Ting suddenly felt disheartened.
But the words of rebuttal were choked in his throat.
After speaking, He Yun hung up the phone.
He Yun was solely consumed by his anger. Fu Yan Ting's lack of attention to Yan Xi's matters had led to Yan Xi's disappearance.
If Yan Xi were to do something rash due to this scandal, He Yun would never forgive Fu Yan Ting.
He Yun was so focused on his anger that he didn't notice a figure standing behind him while he was on the phone with Fu Yan Ting.
When He Yun finished the call and walked out, the figure disappeared through the doorway before him.
He Yun was genuinely worried about Yan Xi. After hanging up, he mobilized all the bodyguards and hidden guards of the He family to search for Yan Xi's whereabouts.
Meanwhile, Fu family's hidden guards and bodyguards were also not idle; they were all out searching for Yan Xi.
For a time, the streets of Yan City were bustling with activity.
Everyone was looking for Yan Xi.
Fu Yan Ting's most trusted hidden guard had also been dispatched to search for Yan Xi. Fu Yan Ting sat alone on the sofa in the living room.
He couldn't find Yan Xi, and he was utterly distressed.