Chapter 83 Desperately Searching

nd, turned around, walked briskly to the bedside, breathing heavily for quite some time before returning to the room to fetch a thin blanket for Yan Luoxi, gently laying it over her.Even though Ruan X...Chapter 83: Desperately Searching

Lian felt troubled at the thought of being scolded by his older brother, but then he smiled sweetly. This would be the last time. After finding Yan Luoxi this time, he wanted to sincerely apologize to her and seek her forgiveness. Then, he would marry her and live a happy life without any more arguments.

At 4:10 AM, the darkness in the sky gradually faded. Lian stood alone by the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing into the distance.

Since arriving here, his sleep quality had always been poor. It was definitely not due to a change of environment causing insomnia. Moreover, the interior design style was one he liked; the layout was almost identical to their previous home. The furniture brands were ones he had used since childhood, and even the chandeliers' designs and intensities were installed only after being approved by his older brother.

Although Li Yi had assigned Lian here for 'advanced study,' in essence, his love for Lian remained unchanged. He knew that his younger brother was capricious and particular about perfection in all aspects of life, so even when arranging accommodations for him in Inner Mongolia, he spared no effort.

But even with luxurious facilities like this bedroom, Lian still couldn't sleep well.

He had just dreamed of Yan Luoxi again.

In half-sleep and half-wakefulness, it seemed as if he was back in the past. The air around him filled with a fragrance that made his heart yearn for her. Luoxi, Luoxi, you finally came back.

He reached out to touch her but found himself cold beside him and suddenly opened his eyes, seeing an empty bed next to him. His heart trembled involuntarily, and tears welled up in his eyes.

Three days had passed, and he had been sending people to investigate and search for three days, yet Yan Luoxi was still nowhere to be found.

Lian knew how powerful his network of connections was; he believed that within three days, they should have been able to find any important person.

However, Yan Luoxi seemed to vanish into thin air. No matter what Lian tried, there were no clues about her whereabouts at all.

Yan Luoxi... once a person who was close enough to be intimately embraced... had now completely lost contact in the bustling world.

During these three days of waiting, Lian truly found it hard to eat and sleep; he felt as if sitting on needles. He knew that enduring such hardships wasn't the solution, but when picking up his phone to call his older brother and Ming Zixi, he hesitated again.

As an adult, no matter what actions one took, they had to bear their own consequences. Swallowing his pride and suffering in silence was something he had to learn to do; the fewer people who knew about it, the better.

However, Lian now urgently needed news of Yan Luoxi and could no longer pretend that nothing happened. He had to show everyone once more his frustration and anxiety.

Because of Yan Luoxi, he deserved for others to mock him forever.

Lian prepared himself for criticism and ridicule as he called his older brother and Ming Zixi. Despite the discomfort, he boldly explained his intentions directly.

To Lian's surprise, today both his strict older brother and the talkative Ming Zixi didn't criticize or mock him at all. Both seemed very busy and told him they would help look for Yan Luoxi after finishing their work tasks. They advised him to stay calm and focus on his job.

Lian was not naturally a patient person; coldness, irritability, refusal, and even causing pain were all methods he used to hide his deep love for Yan Luoxi. Now that his secret had been exposed again, he didn't want to wait any longer either. He handed over company matters to the vice president and instructed Du Zhijun before booking a flight home.

Du Zhijun saw Li An off at the airport. Ever since she knew that Li An was leaving, she had an urge to cry. These days, being inseparable from Li An made her accustomed to having him around.

She stared blankly at Li An, who stood near a floor-to-ceiling window and was on the phone. Recently, something seemed amiss; Li An had rapidly lost weight. In his black shirt, head slightly lowered, with furrowed brows, he looked as if he had unsolvable troubles in his heart, which made her feel an uncontrollable pang of心疼.

Li An was anxious and didn't pay much attention to Du Zhijun's expression; only occasionally did he turn his head to remind her about something related to the company.

The screen was already broadcasting boarding announcements. Each announcement signaled imminent separation, causing Du Zhijun sorrow that welled up inside her; she suddenly wanted to be bold and give Li An a tight hug before parting.

However, Li An moved quicker than she could act. Before she made any move, he had already grabbed his luggage and walked away briskly.

"Li An… Li An… I don't want to leave you... I can't bear leaving you... Li An..." Du Zhijun repeatedly muttered in her heart. If the hurriedly departing Li An could look back, he would see affectionate longing and reluctance in her eyes. But his mind was set on Yan Luoxi; how could he possibly turn around.

Li An boarded the plane and sat by the window seat, repeatedly recalling the calls from his older brother and Ming Zixi earlier. They were unusually consistent this time: they hadn't found Yan Luoxi at all, not even a single clue about her whereabouts.

In light of their similar attitudes, Li An seriously considered for the first time what they meant by it. Had they genuinely failed to find Yan Luoxi or did they refuse to help him

Even if he had done something overbearing before, his relationship with them was closest; it wouldn't be possible for them to assist Yan Luoxi in deceiving him.

Could it be… Could it be that something happened to Yan Luoxi.

Just thinking about it, Li An felt all his strength vanish in an instant, and he clenched his fists involuntarily.

No, no way. Li An refused to delve deeper into the analysis, unwilling to imagine the terrible things Yan Luoxi might do after being driven away by him out of self-protection.

Pursuing benefits and avoiding harm is a human instinct.

Yan Luoxi had her own cunning tricks up her sleeve; she definitely wouldn't act foolishly because of his betrayal. She must have deliberately hidden somewhere to avoid being found by him.

Li An thought this way, seemingly finding some courage again. He gathered his strength and planned to devote himself entirely to searching for Yan Luoxi upon landing the plane.

Originally, Li An had truly intended to become engaged and married to Yan Luoxi, but her secret contact with Zhou Guangtao infuriated him. This anger intensified under Shen Meizhuo's provocation, leading him to make the decision to break up with Yan Luoxi.

This rage made him initially react indifferently when she left and did not attempt to contact her; he wanted Yan Luoxi to realize her mistakes on her own and regret them for life.

But now, it proved that the one who would regret for a lifetime was himself.

Upon returning home, Li An set aside his elder brother's assistance and personally directed his extensive network to search high and low for Yan Luoxi. Yet, there was no sign of her; she seemed to have vanished without a trace.find a vacation house there and we could stay there for some time"In these few days in the hospital, Yan Luoxi had been bored and uninterested; now hearing about this place from Shao Junhe, she felt t...