Ch. 671..680

Marry Me Quick Chapter 671-Jingshu understood what she meant.

He stood up immediately and frowned. "Do you mean Gricy has arranged in advance for their people to be on that flight? Are they going to act against Muchen?"

"There is no end to Gricy's greed. They have been coveting LK Group's substantial wealth for some time now. The presidential election must have prompted them to act. Moreover…"

Ziyue took a deep breath. Now that things had turned out this way, she felt hiding was pointless.

"Muchen's grandfather could be colluding with Gricy."

Ziyue combed her fingers through her hair. She did this whenever she felt anxious.

Jingshu looked at her in shock. "Did Muchen say this?"

"Yes." Ziyue nodded.

Jingshu fell silent. Since Muchen said that, he must have confirmed that Yuchuan is collaborating with Gricy.

I never expected Yuchuan to work with an outsider to go against Muchen.

The Bai family's ancestors were the founders of the nation. Although some did unsavory things, the Bai family will still unite and protect the family during critical moments.

He suddenly thought about something and asked, "How do you know this? Where have you gotten the information from?"

"Shichu told me." After saying that, Ziyue saw Jingshu's confused expression and realized he did not know about Shichu.

She had no choice but to explain. "Shichu is the leader of K7."

The information caught Jingshu by surprise.

His only impression of Shichu was when Shichu treated Muchen's injuries overseas.

Although he and Shichu were not friends, he had a pretty good impression of him.

From what he recalled, Shichu was a mild-tempered doctor. Although he came from a prominent background, he did not behave arrogantly and was kind.

"I don't have time to explain in detail. Jingshu, my mind is now a mess. I don't know what to do." It took all her will to even stand there and talk to Jingshu.

"Do you believe him?" Jingshu did not trust Shichu.

If Shichu is working for Gricy, who knows what he's trying to achieve in revealing this? He could be pretending. We can't let our guard down.

Ziyue answered without hesitation, "I trust him."

She found it a little strange herself. Why do I still trust Shichu?

Jingshu frowned and asked, "Have you contacted Chuan and Ke?"

"Yes, but no one answered." Ziyue shook her head and took out her phone to call them again.

"The plane had taken off for a long time. It's impossible to pursue it at this point." Jingshu's expression turned grim.

If Shichu is right, Muchen could be in grave danger.

Then, Jingshu analyzed calmly, "If they are after LK Group's wealth, they won't do anything to Muchen yet."

"I don't think so…" Ziyue did not see things as optimistic as he did. She looked on the verge of tears as she said, "Gricy is colluding with Muchen's grandfather. They are blood-related."

Jingshu could guess the implications without needing to hear further.

Everyone knew Muchen was related to the Mogwin family.

It was natural for Yuchuan to get involved in LK Group's matters if anything happened to Muchen.

Ziyue called Chuan's phone again. The phone kept ringing, but no one answered.

Right when she was about to give up, Chuan picked up the call.

He sounded a little out of breath. "Mrs. Qin."

"What happened? Why didn't you answer my calls until now?"

"A thief broke into the company to steal important documents. Ke and I went there and were too preoccupied with the matter to answer any calls. We discovered that the thief is a company staff." Chuan finally calmed his breath. However, he was still puzzled about why Ziyue called him at such a late hour.

Ziyue placed the call on speaker mode so that Jingshu could hear Chuan.

Someone tried to steal company documents.

The incident matched Ziyue's theory about a spy on Muchen's side.

Ziyue and Jingshu's expressions turned solemn.

Ziyue bit her lip and said, "Muchen has gotten on the plane, but Shichu told me that everyone on his flight was from Gricy."

Chuan's reply caught her by surprise. "What flight? Isn't Mr. Qin resting at home? He said he's been feeling unwell recently…"

'Smack!'

The phone fell to the floor.

Ziyue turned to Jingshu. Her face had gone deathly pale.

Meanwhile, Chuan said, "Hello? Hello? Mrs. Qin, what happened? What's going on?"

However, Ziyue had lost all the will to speak.

Jingshu's condition was not much better. He looked grim as he picked up the phone. "Chuan, do you know Muchen returned to Yunzhou City?"

Chuan seemed to have grasped what was going on. He paused briefly before answering, "I didn't know."

Muchen did not even tell Chuan that he had returned to Yunzhou City, yet Shichu knew about it.

This proved that Shichu was telling the truth.

Gricy must have discovered Muchen's whereabouts and secretly schemed against Muchen. Otherwise, Shichu would not have known anything about this.

Jingshu turned to Ziyue and found her standing still with a daze expression. He could not tell what she was thinking.

Then, he sighed and discussed something with Chuan before hanging up. Ziyue suddenly said, "I'll get a pilot to fly a private plane to chase after Muchen's flight."

Jingshu stopped her immediately, "You can't catch up with it!"

Ziyue looked up and yelled, "What am I to do then? Muchen is in danger. How can we stay here and do nothing?"

She was on the verge of a mental breakdown.

No one knew whether Gricy planned to keep Muchen alive or kill him.

"He will be fine. Muchen won't die so easily. Moreover, his grandfather would not collude with an outsider to kill him. You know how controlling he is toward Muchen. Based on this, we know he won't let anyone kill Muchen yet."

Jingshu grew more convinced by his theory the more he explained.

Ziyue calmed down slightly and thought his words made sense.

She nodded and mumbled, "Yes, you're right. Grandpa is obsessed with controlling Muchen. He would not let him die for nothing…"

She had seen the extent Yuchuan was willing to bend Muchen to his will.

Previously, she detested Yuchuan for this but was now thankful for it.

Marry Me Quick Chapter 672-"Sir, would you like to have a drink?"

An air stewardess approached Muchen and asked respectfully.

Muchen was engrossed in reading a geographical magazine and nodded upon hearing the air stewardess. "A glass of warm water. Thank you."

"Sure, please wait for a moment," the air stewardess replied and left.

Muchen rubbed his brow and put the magazine away. He turned to the side and found the passenger beside him holding his cup in a peculiar manner.

Muchen turned away casually and stood up to go to the washroom.

He quietly observed the passengers in the cabin as he walked.

Although nothing was strange on the surface, he felt a weird atmosphere in the cabin.

He stayed in the washroom and considered briefly before exiting.

A young man stood outside, waiting.

He glanced at Muchen before entering the washroom.

The air stewardess brought Muchen a glass of water.

He took a small sip and did not touch it anymore.

After ten minutes, he went to the washroom and found it still occupied.

Did someone else go in, or has the same person not come out yet?

Muchen's heart sank.

Everything's too odd.

'Bang!' A loud crashing noise suddenly sounded.

An air stewardess rushed to him and apologized, "I'm sorry, sir…"

"Step aside!"

"Sir, you… Argh!"

The air stewardess screamed, prompting everyone in the cabin to stand up.

Muchen sat in his seat. His expression was solemn as he clenched his fists before releasing them.

People rushed to him and surrounded him.

He did not look at any of them. Instead, his expression remained emotionless and calm.

"Mr. Qin, we meet again."

A male voice approached him.

Muchen instantly knew whose voice it was.

Even Chuan didn't know I returned to Yunzhou City.

Who would be devious enough to figure out my secret whereabouts? It has to be Enyang.

Enyang stood before Muchen. His eyes flashed with surprise when he saw Muchen's calm expression. "Mr. Qin, are you not surprised to see me?"

Muchen smiled slightly at him, "No, I'm stunned."

Enyang smiled and said nothing.

Logically speaking, Muchen should have been caught unaware. However, Enyang was not as sure about that as he looked at how calm Muchen was.

"Honestly, I was only testing. I didn't expect you to really return to Yunzhou City at such a critical period." Enyang stuffed his hands into his pants pockets, smiling gleefully.

Muchen's name caused apprehension throughout Gricy whenever it was brought up.

Previously, he spent two years infiltrating Muchen's circle through Ziyue. He created an intricate trap only for Muchen to foil everything.

After years of joining Gricy, Muchen was the only person who caused Enyang to fail his mission.

This time, Enyang finally succeeded.

He felt vindicated. "By the way, everyone on this flight is from Gricy."

Muchen leaned into his seat and appeared strangely relaxed. "So?"

Enyang looked at his unbothered demeanor and felt annoyed. "Mr. Qin, it's pointless to feign calmness. You will never leave this plane alive. Every crew and passenger on this plane shall die with you!"

"I'm honored that you put so much effort into dealing with me." Muchen smiled, but the smile did not reach his eyes.

Enyang sneered, "Muchen, you won't have another chance to see Ziyue and your son. Do you now regret not seeing them more before you left?"

Enyang was adept at psychological attacks and knew a person's weak spot.

Most crooks were blinded by greed and could only see things from their selfish point of view. Thus, they only knew to threaten someone with what they thought was important.

However, Enyang was different. He had someone he deeply cared about, so he understood Muchen.

He knew what Muchen's real weakness was.

LK Group, the prestige of the Mogwin family… All these things acquired through efforts and other means were not as crucial to Muchen as others thought.

Instead, Ziyue and Zixi were the most important to him.

As Enyang expected, Muchen's expression darkened at his words.

"They must be waiting for you to come home. Unfortunately, you won't live to go home. Still, I can help pass your message to Ziyue if you have anything to say. After all, I was her uncle for two years."

Enyang had completed numerous missions after joining Gricy, but none gave him as much sense of accomplishment as this one.

Muchen was no ordinary man. Many people wanted to bring him down or win him over, but none succeeded. On the hand, Enyang succeeded in cornering him.

Muchen adjusted his expression and said coldly, "I've said everything I needed to say and did everything I should do."

…

News of an air disaster appeared past midnight.

"A plane crash occurred at ten o'clock sharp tonight, involving flight T2XX that took off from Yunzhou International Airport, traveling toward Country J. Fire broke out in the cargo hold, causing the plane to crash as it flew past City B. The preliminary forecast suggests a zero survival rate for everyone on board… We shall follow up with more reports on this matter."

'Clang!' The cup in Ziyue's hands fell to the floor.

After confirming that Muchen was on that flight and the flight was full of people from Gricy, Ziyue chose not to go home.

One of the reasons was that Zixi had fallen asleep. Another reason was that Ziyue would feel even more anxious if she were to return to Cloud Bay.

Jingshu was also unable to sleep after what had happened.

Even Chuan remained awake in Country J and was busy making arrangements and finding ways to save Muchen.

Yet, no one expected things to take such a sudden and heartbreaking turn.

Plane crash.

Zero chance of survival.

Xia had given Ziyue the cup she had held a moment ago. The cup shattered after falling, and the shards cut into her bare feet. Yet, she felt no pain.

Ziyue blinked and asked with a stunned expression, "What… did the news say?"

She did not look at Jingshu or Xia but mumbled the words to herself.

Jingshu and Xia were also in shock and panic.

Of all the available transports, planes had the least likelihood of accident. Yet, it was the most tragic when one occurred.

Marry Me Quick Chapter 673-Ziyue dashed to Jingshu's study before he and Xia could say anything.

Jingshu and Xia followed her out of concern.

Ziyue did not turn on the light but ran in. She bumped into the side of a table and chair as she ran, causing loud crashing noises all over the room.

Yet, she did not feel any pain.

She felt around in the darkness and reached Jingshu's desk, turning on his computer.

Notification of news popped up from the dashboard once the computer was on. It was news about the plane crash.

She clicked on it. Her hands shook severely that it took her several attempts to type keywords into the search engine.

The first list of victims had been published.

Ziyue held the mouse and clenched her other hand. Her nails dug into her palm until it bled. Still, she felt nothing.

Jingshu and Xia came in and found her seated before the computer. They exchanged glances and hurried over to her.

Ziyue was reading the list of victims. It was a long list. Her heart clenched anxiously as she checked the names one by one.

Once she reached the end of the list, she suddenly slumped over the table as she had run out of energy.

Xia asked worriedly, "Ziyue, what's wrong?"

Ziyue shook her head, indicating that she was okay.

Xia furrowed her brow. How could she be all right?

Even I feel terrible about it. How can she be fine?

She turned to Jingshu and found him looking at the name list. His face was deathly pale.

Ziyue's reaction indicated that Muchen's name was not on the list. However, Jingshu was still worried and decided to check through it himself.

Xia looked down and reached for Jingshu's hand.

The moment her hand touched Jingshu's, he immediately held it tightly in his grip.

It hurt a little, but she did not complain. She only hoped it would make him feel better.

After a few minutes, Ziyue stood up and walked outside.

Xia asked urgently, "Where are you going? I'll go with you."

Ziyue paused. Her voice was hoarse. "I want to see Zixi."

Jingshu tugged Xia's arm, prompting her to turn around. He shook his head.

Xia fell silent.

Ziyue felt like she was in a dream. Her head was heavy, but her feet were light. It seemed she could float away at any moment.

Everything before her eyes and all the sounds she heard felt unreal.

There was a dim lamp by Zixi's bed.

Ziyue opened the door and went in. The faint, yellowish light instantly caught her eye.

That weak ray of light was strong enough to overcome a portion of the darkness.

Ziyue closed the door and went to the bed.

Zixi was soundly asleep. His chubby face had a slight blush from the warmth of the room. He looked like an adorable baby doll.

Ziyue kneeled by the bed and caressed his face.

No one could understand how panicked and fearful she was. Yet, despite knowing how improbable the chance of survival was, she could not help but hold on to that tiny ray of hope.

What if someone survived?

What if Muchen is that survivor?

He is a brilliant man. Those people don't stand a chance against him!

Ziyue looked at Zixi quietly before standing up and leaving the room.

Muchen's survival remains uncertain. I still have many things to do.

She exited the room and found Jingshu and Xia waiting near the door. They must have followed her after she left the study.

The three of them looked at each other, but no one spoke.

Ziyue looked up and looked at Jingshu's pale face.

Jingshu and Muchen had been friends for more than a decade. He probably felt as anguished as Ziyue was about what happened. Yet, he was concerned for her.

Ziyue pursed her lips. She wanted to smile at him but couldn't, no matter how she tried. She had no choice but to give up.

"Don't worry about me. I know what I should do. Moreover, I still have Zixi. I need to take care of him, no matter what happens."

She finally managed to squeeze out a smile.

Jingshu opened his mouth to say something but realized he did not know what to say. He could only nod in agreement.

"I will lead a team to the plane crash site." Ziyue's expression had calmed down, but her voice was still severely hoarse.

She flew back from Country J in Muchen's private jet.

That private jet was kept in a small personal airport next to the train station.

Before Muchen left, she suggested he return to Country J using the private jet, but he refused.

He said it would attract too much attention. Gricy would quickly find out about it and send people to wait at the airport.

His cautiousness about this became his mistake.

However, it was pointless to consider it now. What happened had happened.

As Ziyue turned around to leave, Jingshu called her to stop. "I'll go. You should stay to take care of Zixi."

"I can do it. I'll entrust everything in Yunzhou City to you," Ziyue said without turning around and left right after that.

She made phone calls as she drove. After arranging everything, she headed to the private airport.

A flight to B City would take around an hour.

Moreover, it was now past midnight.

Ziyue called Chuan and Yichen as she traveled. After calmly explaining some matters, she informed them she would go to the plane crash site.

Chuan's mind was blank as he answered the call. After a while, he came to his senses and shook his head. "How is that possible?"

"This is what happened. Apart from the flight attendants, everyone on Muchen's flight worked for Gricy. Now, the flight has crashed, and the first list of victims has been published. Chuan, we must remain calm at this critical moment and not panic. Everything will be fine."

Her last sentence was spoken not only to Chuan but to herself.

Even though she knew there was little hope, her tone remained firm.

She did not care that anyone thought her crazy. She refused to believe Muchen was dead.

Strangely, Ziyue's words calmed Chuan considerably. He replied solemnly, "I understand."

…

The rain poured endlessly.

It became a severe downpour by the time Ziyue arrived at the airport.

Moreover, she received notification that a typhoon struck B City.

B City was a seaside city at the edge of Country Z's borders. It suffered from typhoons nearly every summer. However, it was now autumn.

Typhoons in autumn were stronger than the ones in summer and more destructive.

It would take more than ten hours if she were to drive to B City.

She could not afford to wait that long.

Ziyue asked the pilot, "Has the typhoon entered B City?"

"Yes. Although we can take off, we won't be able to land in B City."

Ziyue clenched her fists and looked firmly at the pilot. "What if we have to land?"

The pilot was shocked by Ziyue's cold and stern gaze. His voice trembled as he said, "The rate of the plane crashing will be ninety percent."

Ziyue sneered, "There's a ten percent chance of the plane not crashing, right? Let's go. Fly the plane now!"

Marry Me Quick Chapter 674-The pilot was shocked and protested, "Mrs. Qin, it's… it's impossible to fly in this weather."

Ziyue glanced at him coldly. "It's possible because I say so!"

"Mrs. Qin!"

The pilot tried to persuade Ziyue, but she would not allow him to speak.

She turned around and pulled a gun from the bodyguard's pocket, pointing it at the pilot's head. "Is it possible now?"

The pilot widened his eyes and did not dare to move. He answered in a trembling voice, "Yes! Yes!"

Ziyue's expression was cold. She tightened her grip on the gun and pressed the barrel at his temple before ordering, "Why are you still standing here?"

…

The plane circled above B City's airspace half an hour later.

The pilot looked pale as he turned to Ziyue, "Mrs. Qin, the wind is too strong. It's too risky to land."

"You have more than ten years of experience as a pilot. You must have a way to deal with this weather." Ziyue looked at him with a flicker of threat in her eyes.

Although it was not impossible to land a plane during a typhoon, the risk was too high. No one would willingly put their lives in danger to attempt that.

However, Ziyue implied she would shoot him if he didn't land the plane.

Therefore, the pilot had no choice but to attempt a landing.

Ziyue looked at the pitch-black scene outside the window. Her heart clenched tightly before it sank and turned cold.

Muchen had been able to turn a dangerous situation to his advantage many times. She believed he would do it again.

After around an hour, the private jet finally landed in B City.

Ziyue left the private jet and rushed toward the plane crash site with her team.

The typhoon wreaked havoc in B City, submersing the roads with water. There were also many objects floating around, making it impossible to drive. They had no choice but to get to the site on foot.

The plane crashed some distance from the center of B City. Ziyue and her group had to brave the strong wind and rain and trudge ahead.

The roads were muddy and in bad condition.

Ziyue brought a group of bodyguards with her. She kept up with their speed and even walked ahead of them.

The crash occurred in a valley of a small mountain. The wind was weaker there.

She noticed lights in that area as she was still some distance away.

It had been five hours since the plane crash. The first responders rushed to the scene and issued the first list of victims before she departed for B City.

She spent two hours traveling from Yunzhou City. Could the second list of victims be published already?

Cold sweat broke out on her body.

She took down the barricade tape and rushed onto the site.

One of the first responders saw her and stopped her from going further. "Who are you?"

Ziyue's raincoat had long soaked through, allowing rainwater to seep into her hair and flow all over her face. She forced her eyes to stay open and said hoarsely, "I'm the wife of a passenger."

The first responder was surprised.

It had been five hours since the plane crashed. Although it was a considerable time for the first responder, he did not expect a family member to reach the site so soon, especially in such terrible weather. It was quite an impressive feat.

The first responder placed his hand on his safety helmet and considered briefly. Then, he took off the helmet, offered it to Ziyue, and said, "What's the passenger's name? We will watch out for the passenger for you."

"His name is Qin Muchen," Ziyue said, waving her hand. "It's okay. I don't need it."

The first responder did not insist and turned around to proceed with the rescue work.

However, he walked a few steps and suddenly sensed someone following him. He turned around and saw it was the beautiful lady he had just spoken to.

"Why are you following me?"

"I will search for him with you. I've also brought people here if you don't believe I can do it. They can help with your search effort."

He glanced at the five burly men behind Ziyue and had no reason to refuse.

The actual situation was worse than what was reported on the news.

B City was a mountainous city that faced the sea.

The plane broke apart during descent, so the wreckage landed at different places. Part of the wreckage had fallen into the sea.

The night passed quickly.

The sky gradually brightened, and the wind receded.

The wind ceased entirely once the sun had risen.

Ziyue had no time to sleep the whole night but was not sleepy.

Her shirt and pants were so stained with mud that one could not see their original colors.

She stood on a piece of rock and looked at the sea.

The rescue team said part of the plane wreckage had fallen there.

Those who were still missing had likely sunk into the sea.

The search and rescue team left the mountains and searched in the ocean. Unfortunately, all they could find were plane wreckages.

Gricy was ruthless and had no qualms about sacrificing numerous lives to kill Muchen.

The rescue team confirmed the identity of eighty people who died in the plane crash.

However, more than a hundred people were still missing.

"Mrs. Qin, please have some water." One of the bodyguards brought her water.

Ziyue shook her head. Her voice had gone so hoarse that it did not sound like her. "You can have it."

As long as Muchen's body was not found, it meant he was still alive.

…

Ziyue stayed in B City and worked with the search and rescue team for a week.

During this period, they kept discovering dead bodies but not a single survivor.

She felt anxious every day, fearing someone would tell her they had found Muchen.

Ke came over and stood before Ziyue, looking at her grimly. "It has already been seven days. Mrs. Qin, let's return to Yunzhou City, okay?"

They were standing on the deck. The salty and damp sea breeze blew at her in all directions. The cold seeped into her clothes and chilled her to the bones.

Ke arrived in B City on the second day. Chuan wanted to come too but was unable to leave. Thus, Ke traveled alone.

Ke was worried as she looked at Ziyue's dazed eyes.

However, Ziyue said something she did not expect at all. "Sure."

"Mrs. Qin!" Ke was astounded that Ziyue was finally willing to go home.

Ziyue nodded and looked at the endless expanse of the ocean. "He's not in the sea because he is still alive."

No one can survive being in the ocean for seven days. Thus, it's pointless to continue searching here. Muchen must be alive. He and the other missing people have not fallen into the sea. I'm confident about this.

Ke frowned slightly upon hearing her.

After the incident, she and Chuan sent many people to search and investigate everywhere. Apart from the crash site, they also sent people to other places to investigate.

Unfortunately, they could not find anything about Muchen.

For the first three days, Ke still believed Muchen survived.

However, it was now the seventh day. The people they sent out could not find anything useful. It meant… Muchen was likely dead.

Marry Me Quick Chapter 675-Ke saw how determined Ziyue looked and swallowed what she wanted to say.

Although Ke believed Muchen was most likely dead, she thought it would be better to let Ziyue continue believing that he survived.

She needed the strength to deal with many more matters after this.

…

Since they decided to return to Yunzhou City, Ke speedily completed all preparations.

They returned to Yunzhou City that afternoon.

Jingshu sent someone to pick them up at the airport.

"Mrs. Qin, Mr. Bai has returned your son to Cloud Bay."

"I understand."

Ziyue nodded and entered the car.

Ke's eyes brightened with curiosity when she heard about Ziyue's son.

She had never met Zixi before.

Soon, the car stopped outside the villa in Cloud Bay.

Ke exited the car first and opened the door for Ziyue. Then, she followed Ziyue to the villa.

"Mommy!"

An adorable boy rushed out of the house before they could even step in.

Ziyue was stunned. Her expression was slightly stiff as she curved her lips into a smile.

She extended her arms toward Zixi. "Come here."

Zixi flung himself into her embrace and said happily, "Mommy, you're home!"

He had not seen his mother for many days.

One could see how much he missed her.

Ziyue lifted him and hugged his small figure tightly in her embrace.

She closed her eyes and tried to control the urge to cry. Then, she took a deep breath and smiled to appear normal.

Zixi was astute. Even though he could not understand adults' concerns, he could sense people's emotions.

"Yes, I'm home. Did you miss me?" Ziyue asked softly and gently rested her chin on his small shoulders.

Zixi reached out and patted Ziyue's shoulder before replying sweetly, "Yes, I miss you every day."

"I miss you too." Ziyue calmed her emotions before letting Zixi go gently. Then, she turned to Ke and said, "This is Ms. Nan. She is Mr. Nan's sister."

Zixi looked confused. Although he did not understand the word 'sister,' he still said politely, "Ms. Nan!"

Ke was surprised to see a mini version of Muchen and could not help but smile. "Nice to meet you. Zixi, you're so adorable!"

She pinched Zixi's cheek gently.

Zixi obediently let her pinch his cheek. He frowned slightly and seemed a little unhappy, yet he obediently bore with it. He almost melted Ke's heart with his adorableness.

Ziyue also noticed Zixi's expression and laughed before carrying him into the house.

Jingshu came to the door and saw Ziyue come in with Zixi. He glanced past her and noticed someone behind her. "Hello, Ke."

Ke nodded. "Good to see you, Mr. Bai."

Then, they proceeded elsewhere to talk.

Ziyue handed Zixi to a maid before entering Muchen's study with the rest.

She sat in the chair behind Muchen's desk and glanced at the table. The table was still full of things Muchen usually used. However, Muchen was nowhere to be found.

Ke initiated the conversation. "Someone leaked news about Mr. Qin's plane crash to the press and caused severe decline in LK Group's share value. The situation is concerning."

Ziyue was in B City all this while and did not have the time to check the news. She did not know anything.

Still, she was not surprised by such matters.

She nodded. Her face was pale as she said, "I'll let Chuan handle LK Group matters."

Ziyue could only focus on searching for Muchen and could not bring herself to think about anything else.

Moreover, Chuan understood LK Group's business better than her.

Then, Jingshu brought up another matter.

He hesitated before saying, "My brother is in Yunzhou City. He wants to talk to you."

Ziyue looked up at him. "Yunan?"

Jingshu nodded.

Ziyue looked down and sank into thoughts. Then, she looked at Jingshu and replied, "You can tell him I will see him. Let me know once he decides on the time."

The Bai family was an influential political and military family.

They were also investigating Gricy for its crimes in Country Z.

Since we share the same goal, why not collaborate with them?

Ziyue hated Gricy to the bone and wished for its utter destruction.

Jingshu noticed Ziyue's gaze gradually turn grim. He frowned and replied, "Sure."

Suddenly, someone knocked on the door.

Ke glanced at Ziyue and saw that she did not respond. Thus, she shouted at the door, "Come in."

A maid entered the study.

She sensed the tense atmosphere in the room and said nervously, "Someone called just now. He said he found something. It… could be Mr. Qin's relic…"

'Bam!'

The pen holder suddenly fell from the desk. Ziyue stood up and shouted furiously, "Who said Muchen is dead! He's not dead!"

The maid trembled with fear and did not dare to speak.

Ke immediately stepped forward and led the maid out of the room.

Ziyue was emotionally unstable. Ke had no choice but to talk to the maid outside.

After Ke left, Ziyue turned to Jingshu. "You should go home. I'm all right. Thank you for helping me with so much these few days. I will find Muchen and bring him home."

Her face was pale as a sheet. She lost quite a lot of weight in the one week she was away and looked weak. However, her eyes brightened, and she looked confident as she mentioned Muchen.

Jingshu also refused to believe that Muchen was dead.

He nodded and replied, "I will ask my brother to look out for news about Muchen."

He left after saying that.

Ziyue was finally alone in the study. She staggered and sat back in the chair.

Soon, Ke returned.

Her heart clenched when she saw Ziyue's blank expression as she sat motionlessly at the desk. Ke hesitated on whether to tell Ziyue what the maid informed her.

"What did they find?"

Ziyue spoke out of the blue, causing Ke to jump in surprise.

Ke approached Ziyue and hesitated briefly before saying, "It was a photo."

Ziyue's eyes flickered. She looked at Ke and asked, "What photo?"

"I told them to photograph it and send it to me. It was a photo of you and Zixi." Ke's voice grew softer as she observed how Ziyue's expression changed.

Ziyue suddenly appeared forlorn. Tears fell from her eyes.

Then, she tried to quiet down as she sobbed.

Ke suddenly realized she had never seen Ziyue shed a tear in the past seven days.

Marry Me Quick Chapter 676-It broke Ke's heart to see Ziyue like this. She clenched her fists and left, closing the door to give her some privacy.

It broke Ke's heart to see Ziyue like this. She clenched her fists and left, closing the door to give her some privacy.

All words of comfort were useless in the face of a cruel reality.

…

Ke thought Ziyue would grieve for some time.

Unexpectedly, Ziyue soon recovered.

She even allowed reporters to interview her the following day.

"Mrs. Qin, your husband's survival is uncertain, and LK Group's shares are constantly declining. Do you have anything to say?"

The reporter had no sense of pity for her and spoke harshly.

However, it was part of his job. Reporters had no regard for the feelings of the victim's family.

Ziyue wore a high-end light purple suit and exquisite makeup. The makeup added color to her pale face, making her appear vibrant.

She frowned upon hearing the reporter's question. Her expression turned cold. She glared at the reporter and said, "Please watch your words. His whereabouts are unknown. It isn't about whether his survival is uncertain. Until I see his dead body, I know he is still alive."

The reporter shuddered from Ziyue's glare. He gripped his microphone and suddenly did not know what to say.

Ziyue seemed satisfied with the reporter's reaction and smirked. Then, she smiled vaguely and softened her tone. "Thank you, everyone, for showing concern for my husband and LK Group. I know everyone waits for his return as I do. I'll let you know once I have news about him."

Once the interview ended, the reporters escaped quickly as if Ziyue would murder them if they stayed any second longer.

Ke was curious to know why Ziyue accepted the interview.

After they returned to the car, Ziyue's forced smile faded.

She looked tired as she looked out of the window. At the same time, she explained, "He will come home if he knows we are waiting for him."

Muchen will find me if he is still alive. He will pay attention to news about LK Group and me. Then, he will know that I'm always waiting for him.

Ke understood upon hearing her explanation. It seemed Ziyue still insisted that Muchen was alive.

Although Ke also wanted Muchen to survive, the reality was not optimistic.

"Mrs. Qin…"

Ziyue interrupted her before she could say anything. "Let's go home."

Ke pursed her lips and swallowed what she wanted to say. She quietly drove the car to Cloud Bay.

…

The car entered Cloud Bay. Ziyue looked out of the window and saw a car parked before the villa gate.

Ke also noticed the car and appeared confused. She turned to Ziyue and asked, "Whose car is that?"

Ziyue did not speak. They were still too far away to see the car plate. Thus, she had no idea whose car it was.

Ziyue saw the car plate as they traveled closer and figured out who the owner was.

Ke saw Ziyue's calm expression and asked, "Mrs. Qin, do you know whose car this is?"

Ziyue rolled her eyes and replied coldly. "I know."

Then, she left the car straightaway and entered through the gates.

She entered the garden and found Youcheng sitting in a garden chair under a big tree. Meanwhile, Zixi squatted on the nearby patch of grass and played with Beef, the puppy.

Ziyue's expression turned cold. She walked faster.

She went to Zixi and pulled him behind her before looking at Youcheng coldly. "Why are you here?"

Youcheng's face flashed briefly with awkwardness when faced with Ziyue's defensive and unwelcoming demeanor. He stood up and said, "Can't I pay a visit?"

Ziyue sneered, "You can't."

She was not in the mood to deal with Youcheng.

Moreover, she knew his visit was never good news.

He would never bother to look for her if things were going well for him.

Her heart had long hardened against her so-called grandfather.

Youcheng was domineering and would not accept any form of disobedience. Ziyue's immediate refusal angered him. "What kind of example are you setting for your child? I'm the child's great-grandfather!"

Ziyue's beautiful eyes turned cold as ice. "Don't pull that kind of nonsense with me."

She did not give Youcheng a chance to retort but turned to Zixi. Her expression softened, and she caressed his cheek. "Zixi, can you go into the house with Ms. Nan? I have something to discuss with this gentleman."

Even though Zixi was too young to understand Ziyue's conversation with Youcheng, Ziyue knew her words would grow harsher from this point on. She thought it was better that Zixi not hear them.

Ke stood vigilantly behind Ziyue and chose the right time to grab Zixi.

Coincidentally, the maid heard voices outside and came out with a tray of teacups.

Ziyue glanced at the servant sternly. "This gentleman has been here for a long time. Why didn't you invite him in or offer tea earlier? Others will think our family is rude and unhospitable."

The maid rarely saw Ziyue losing her temper and looked down in fright. "This gentleman has just arrived. I haven't had the chance to come out and invite him in."

It turned out Youcheng had just arrived. Ziyue was relieved to hear that.

She was worried that Muchen had been here for a long time and said something inappropriate to Zixi.

Her stern expression softened slightly as she replied to the maid, "It's okay. Don't make the same mistake again."

Youcheng had been a businessman for many years and had keen observation skills. He knew why Ziyue said those words.

"Must you think so badly of me? You think I will exploit a two-year-old kid?"

"How else should I think?" Ziyue retorted firmly.

"You…"

Youcheng was too furious to speak. Still, Ziyue felt nothing even as she looked at him. "Remember your biological son, your granddaughter? Who have you not exploited before?"

Youcheng argued, "I did it for the greater good."

"Then you should continue to mind your so-called greater good. Why are you here?"

Since Youcheng insisted on arguing that he was right, Ziyue had nothing to say.

"At the end of the day, we are still a family. Now that Muchen is likely dead, you need to act swiftly and call his lawyer. You must find out whether he has a will. If not, you should get the lawyer to…"

"That's enough!"

Ziyue shook with fury. "Get out! Get out of my sight right now!"

"Ziyue, I'm telling you this for your own good. How can you treat me like this?" Youcheng found nothing wrong with what he said and thought Ziyue was ungrateful.

Even though Ziyue had said she wanted nothing to do with him, he did not care. He believed blood runs thicker than water.

Since Muchen was likely dead, and Ziyue had a son with him, she would likely be the one to inherit his properties.

"I don't need your reminder. Muchen is not dead. He will return alive."

Marry Me Quick Chapter 677-Youcheng could not resist mocking, "The plane has shattered to pieces. How do you expect him to come home alive? Stop dreaming!"

Youcheng could not resist mocking, "The plane has shattered to pieces. How do you expect him to come home alive? Stop dreaming!"

"You murdered your son. Of course, you won't understand. You are destined to become a wretched old man with no one to rely on!"

Youcheng's words angered Ziyue. She could not control her fury and knew what to say to trigger him.

The elderly tended to be sensitive about not having anyone to rely on in their old age.

Moreover, the Su family was less prominent in Yunzhou City than before. Still, Youcheng had enough money to live comfortably in his old age.

However, Ziyue managed to strike his sore spot. He had no descendant willing to take care of him.

His eldest son was dead, and his younger son squandered his money. Moreover, his two granddaughters severed their ties with him.

He oppressed Yige so much that she moved as far away as possible. It showed she harbored significant hatred for him.

"Why? Did I hit your sore spot? Who knew you're capable of feeling hurt too?"

Youcheng's face distorted with fury. However, that did not give Ziyue any sense of satisfaction.

They fought whenever they met and achieved nothing except wasting each other's energy.

Ziyue and Youcheng were agitated after exchanging a few words and argued loudly.

Ke brought Zixi into the house and asked a maid to bring him upstairs. She remained in the living room to keep watch.

She could tell from Ziyue's expression that the elderly man did not come with good intentions.

At the same time, she also realized he was Ziyue's grandfather.

As the argument grew loud, Ke could not help but worry and exited the house.

Seeing Ke coming out of the house, Ziyue walked toward the living room and instructed as she passed Ke, "Send the guest out."

Ke acknowledged her order and went to Youcheng. She extended her arm and gestured for him to leave. "This way, Mr. Su."

Youcheng was livid and would not even glance at Ke. He snorted and left.

Ke walked Youcheng to the gate and watched him enter his car before returning to the living room.

She arrived to find Ziyue reprimanding the maids.

"Don't simply let anyone in and let them meet Zixi. If you don't even have such common sense, what's the point of having you here?"

Ziyue's tone was a little cold, but there was no hint of anger.

She had likely vented out all her frustration during the fight with Youcheng. That was why she did not lose her temper with the maid.

After all, Ke had witnessed how bad-tempered Ziyue was recently.

Once Ziyue finished speaking, she turned to Ke with warmth in her eyes. "I'll go upstairs to see Zixi."

Ke nodded.

Once Ziyue left, Ke dismissed a few maids and made new arrangements.

It was a critical period. Having maids without common sense would only be a liability.

…

Even so, the repercussions caused by Muchen's disappearance were still ongoing.

Ziyue had informed Jingshu that she would be willing to see Yunan. The day of the meeting was finally set.

They would meet in Lumiere Jade House.

Ziyue instructed the staff to bring Yunan to the Muchen's private lounge. She then went to Lumiere Jade House after dropping Zixi off at the kindergarten.

She sat down and apologized, "Sorry for keeping you waiting."

Her apology was sincere. After all, she wanted to collaborate with Yunan and needed his authority.

Initially, she estimated that she would arrive at the meeting on time after sending Zixi to the kindergarten. Unfortunately, she forgot to take into account the traffic jam.

Yunan was still the same as she remembered. His eyes were sharp, and he had a strong presence. Even though he was only seated there, Ziyue could not help but be vigilant.

He looked at her and smiled vaguely. "Men will never find waiting for a lady, especially a beautiful one, troublesome."

There was a half-drunk iced coffee beside his hand. As he spoke, he held the handle of the coffee cup and occasionally tapped his index finger against it. He seemed nonchalant.

Ziyue's expression darkened at his words.

Her face turned grim, but she did not speak.

Yunan knew her situation, yet he made fun of her. It felt so distasteful that she could not even smile at him.

Yunan looked at her as if observing something interesting. He chuckled and said, "I was only joking. Please don't take it seriously."

Ziyue replied emotionlessly. "Your joke is not funny at all."

Yunan responded smoothly, "Would you like to hear what I honestly think?"

He did not bother to wait for her answer and looked into her eyes. "If you marry into the Bai family, you will never face such difficulty again. The Bai family is firmly rooted and powerful. We will never be swayed."

Is he indicating that the Bai family is powerful and that I will enjoy wealth and stability if I marry him?

How dare he blatantly undermine my marriage with Muchen?

Yet, he does not seem like someone who will do something so inappropriate.

He must think it was funny and thought to tease me a bit.

Although his behavior is annoying, it has no ill intent.

Ziyue was not angry and asked calmly, "Mr. Bai, do you still want to know about Gricy?"

Yunan's expression changed at the mention of Gricy. He immediately became serious.

He did not wear his uniform today and was dressed in casual clothes. His dark jacket made him look a lot younger.

He did not look like a man in his early thirties but a hot-blooded man of around twenty-six years old.

Yunan adjusted his jacket and sat straight. His expression turned solemn as he said, "Pardon me for my rudeness. Please proceed, Mrs. Qin."

Ziyue arched her eyebrows and was amazed by how quickly his expression changed.

Jingshu probably inherited his frivolous attitude from his family.

Ziyue pushed her emotions aside and said, "I don't know what you found. All I can do is tell you everything I know and cooperate with you the best that I can."

"They have a key personnel called Lin Enyang. He was someone I called 'uncle,' only to find out he was an impersonator. Moreover, he impersonated my uncle for two years to break down the domestic economy. Gricy is greedy. They were unsatisfied with causing trouble in Europe and wanted to take over Country Z's economy. I trust you will be able to stop them."

Yunan had asked her about Enyang before, but she had glossed it over.

Marry Me Quick Chapter 678-Yunan remained expressionless when Ziyue explained. Then, he frowned and tapped his knuckle on the table. "Why do you look like you don't trust the authority?"

Yunan remained expressionless when Ziyue explained. Then, he frowned and tapped his knuckle on the table. "Why do you look like you don't trust the authority?"

Although Ziyue was also reluctant to meet him previously, she would never guard her expression such as to appear emotionless.

Yunan was still puzzled about something. Every woman would try to seduce him to climb the social ladder if they knew his identity. Even if they did not have such an intention, they would still be friendly to get on his good side.

On the other hand, Ziyue seemed to dislike him.

"I do trust the authority. Otherwise, I wouldn't have decided to meet you."

"Is that so?"

Ziyue was puzzled by his question. She pursed her lips and wondered why he said so many pointless things today.

Seeing Ziyue's slight annoyance, he arched his eyebrows and nodded, "That's good."

"Enyang has a sister called Lin Enxue. He cared about her very much. However, Enyang is sly and skilled at scheming. He caused the Gong family to go bankrupt and played a huge role in how Su Group eventually fell to my hand."

Ziyue had lived alongside Enyang for two years. No one knew how lost and betrayed she felt when Muchen exposed everything.

She thought Enyang was her savior and family. In reality, he was a ravenous wolf and had no blood relation with her.

Yunan widened his eyes. He did not expect there was so much more beneath the surface.

Suppose he were to gather relevant information and investigate one by one. Who knew how long it would take?

Moreover, Gricy would have wiped out all traces while his team was still investigating. That would plunge them into an endless and fruitless cycle.

Ziyue told him everything she knew about Enyang and provided many details.

Yunan listened earnestly. Then, he pondered briefly before asking, "What do you know about K7 Pharmaceutical Team?"

K7 Pharmaceutical Team recruited many of the world's top medical talents. It had the most advanced medical facilities. Besides investigating human trafficking, Yunan was tasked with finding out about K7 Pharmaceutical Team.

It was an invaluable team connected to every breakthrough in the medical field. Their achievements could contribute tremendously to the nation and society.

Yunan had always succeeded in his missions from the moment he joined the team.

He rose through the ranks quickly, not due to his connection to the Bai family but due to his military experience and hard work. He was strict with himself.

Although the higher-up did not give a concrete order to subdue K7 Pharmaceutical Team, Yunan was confident he could do it.

Ziyue raised the glass to take a sip of water, but Yunan's question caused her hand to pause briefly. She casually replied, "They are mysterious."

"And?" Yunan narrowed his eyes. He did not believe she did not know anything about K7 Pharmaceutical Team.

Ziyue refused to give in and appeared calm. "Muchen was infected with the virus they researched. You have seen his condition. I don't know anything else."

While Shichu made mistakes, Ziyue would not let it erase the friendship they had since childhood.

Moreover, Ziyue sensed he was not fully bad. That was one of the reasons that infuriated her. If he had been thoroughly evil, she would have abandoned him.

It was human nature to cover up for a loved one.

It was the same for Ziyue.

Shichu was currently in Country J, but his parents were still in Yunzhou City.

They had always been nice to her.

If Yunan discovered Shichu was the leader of K7, Ziyue feared he would seek out Shichu's parents since Shichu was not in the country.

Yunan's tone grew more intimidating. "How did Muchen recover from the virus?"

He believed Ziyue knew a lot more than he imagined.

"His doctor sought help from a friend and obtained the formula for the virus. Then, he created a vaccine based on the formula and cured Muchen." Ziyue noticed the impatience on Yunan's face and added, "That doctor joined MSF. Even I am not sure where he is now."

Yunan stared at her as if assessing the veracity of her words. Ziyue felt a little guilty but was careful not to let it show.

Seeing her stern expression, Yunan had nothing to say.

"Sure. Thank you for telling me all this, Mrs. Qin." Yunan took a deep breath and finished the iced coffee in a gulp.

Ziyue could finally relax.

…

LK Group's share value continued to decline day by day.

Many people waited to see what Ziyue would do.

However, apart from the press conference, she did nothing after taking charge of the company.

Ziyue worked with Feng Xingyan for two years before becoming Muchen's secretary. Although she still found it challenging to deal with company matters, Ke's assistance calmed her considerably.

However, it meant she became busy with work and spent much time dealing with company matters.

The company's share value was declining, but with Chuan handling the matters in Country J and Ziyue taking the helm in Yunzhou City, the company was still operating normally.

Yunan would occasionally call to update her on the investigation's progress. Unfortunately, there was still no news about Muchen.

Yunan mentioned that Muchen could be dead.

"Sorry, I need to deal with an urgent matter," Ziyue responded instinctively and hung up.

She could not understand why Yunan kept calling her. Previously, she had told him that she only wanted to know news about Muchen. Yet, he kept calling to tell her information utterly unrelated to Muchen.

After Ziyue hung up another of his call, Yunan tossed the phone onto the table. His expression was cold and unreadable.

Jingshu sat opposite him, playing with a string of rosary beads. He asked casually, "Who angered you?"

Yunan answered sullenly, "No one."

He proceeded to ignore Jingshu.

Jingshu's expression turned solemn. He seemed a little dazed as he fiddled with the beads in his hand.

He had noticed Yunan's strange gaze when he looked at Ziyue.

A few days ago, Xia casually mentioned that Yunan was not as unapproachable as others thought.

He pressed her for details and discovered Yunan called Ziyue frequently.

Although Yunan called with the excuse of updating her on the investigation against Gricy, Jingshu knew his elder brother was never that kind.

Marry Me Quick Chapter 679-Jingshu lifted his head to look at Yunan. "Didn't they urge you to get married the past few years?"

Yunan was dedicated to his job in the force and was on duty most of the time. The longest time Jingshu had not met Yunan was three years.

Yunan had more free time in the past two years, but it was because he was assigned to a more complicated task. It took time to resolve the matter in Gricy.

"You should worry about yourself if you have the time to worry about me. Your secretary is a pleasant girl, but it's hard to say if the old man will find her pleasant." Yunan countered.

Jingshu's expression changed at the mention of Xia, and he said, "I met Qingyou the last time I went home. She has grown into a young lady. Her winter break is coming soon. I bet she'll come to find you if she knows you're in Yunzhou City. The old man likes her. I believe he'll be glad to set you guys up."

Yunan was upset to hear Jingshu mention Qingyou. That was the mode of interaction within the Bai family – they were united when facing external enemies but would not show mercy toward their family members.

Unlike ordinary families, they had a unique way of expressing their emotions because they were brought up in a military family.

"Get out of my sight!" Yunan shot a fierce glare at Jingshu.

Jingshu shook his head insouciantly and stood up. "Qingyou is a decent girl. Not only is she good-looking, but she also grows up with you and has a powerful family background. Most importantly, she is interested in you."

"Stop the nonsense! I only deem her as a younger sister."

Qingyou and Yunan were childhood friends. Yunan had watched her grow from a little girl into a young lady but had never considered marrying her.

Although the elders were eager to see them get together, Yunan did not have the intention.

Jingshu still wanted to say something, but when he saw Yunan standing up and grabbing his chair, he quickly fled. Before he left, he blurted, "That's not right of you to have an eye on my brother's wife when he's unaccounted for."

Yunan was startled. I've never been interested in Ziyue. Although she's one of the most gorgeous women I know, she's a married woman! Moreover, she always gives me a cold shoulder. Why should I curry favor with her?

"Don't deny it. You often call her recently, don't you? The way you look at her is different too. Your behavior is strange. Mind you, you better come to your senses. Things might not work out between Xia and me, but it's impossible between you and Ziyue."

Jingshu stood by the door and continued babbling away. He timidly hid behind the door and only stuck his head out, worrying that Yunan would beat him up.

Sure enough, the next second, Yunan grabbed his chair and hurled it toward Jingshu. Fortunately, the latter dodged it swiftly.

Among the three brothers, Yunan was the one who knew what he wanted in life. He was the eldest son and the outstanding heir of the Bai family.

He had made himself clear. Even if he had the slightest interest in Ziyue, he would distinguish it without delay.

…

It was ten at night. Ziyue was seated in the CEO's office of LK Group's branch. After switching off the computer, she stretched her aching neck and turned to look outside the window, wondering how many people in the bustling city had not gone home yet, like her.

If Zixi weren't at home, she wouldn't want to go home. It felt like Muchen was everywhere in the house, yet he was nowhere to be found.

It had been a while since he went missing, but he still couldn't be found.

It poured heavily in Yunzhou City in the past few days as autumn approached. The temperature suddenly decreased, so Ziyue took out her woolen sweater.

She didn't feel like time had passed as she traveled between home and office day in and day out. However, there was no news about the man whom she missed.

She didn't know what supported her endless search, but she was determined to find Muchen.

It was already half past ten when she regained her composure.

Recently, Zixi would only go to bed after she returned home and said goodnight to him, probably because he was affected by Ziyue's emotions.

She didn't want to affect Zixi, but she just couldn't cheer up.

After packing her stuff, Ziyue left the office and went downstairs.

The security guard at the entrance greeted her. "Goodbye, Madam."

"Goodbye." Ziyue hummed indifferently and walked to the car park, her gaze fixed on the front.

Ziyue was lost in her thoughts as she walked slowly under the dim light with her head lowered.

A tall figure suddenly appeared when she reached the car park and blocked her path. "Su Ziyue, can't you be more aware of your surroundings? I've been tailing you from the office, yet you didn't notice me."

Ziyue halted her step; her heart jolted.

The man stood in front of her with his back facing the light. Only then did Ziyue regain her senses and recognize this wasn't the man she yearned to see.

The surprised look quickly faded, and she asked Yunan aloofly, "What brings you here?"

Before Yunan could answer, she continued, "We can talk tomorrow if there's anything. I need to go home now."

She walked past Yunan, but the latter seized her arm and said sulkily, "Don't be ungrateful. I reminded you out of kindness. Can't you be thankful?"

"I don't need your concern, and it's unnecessary. So, I don't see the need to thank you." Ziyue attempted to shake Yunan's hand off but to no avail. So, she turned her head away and said, "Please remove your hand, Mr. Bai."

Her response made Yunan's blood boil. I must have lost my mind to come to her office!

Jingshu's comment made him realize the inappropriate thoughts he had, so he reflected upon himself. However, Ziyue's attitude annoyed him.

"I just pulled your arm. You didn't have to overreact. Even if I force myself upon you right now, what can you do?" Yunan stared at Ziyue fervently.

Ziyue's body stiffened, and she answered coldly, "If you really wanted to lay a finger on me, of course, I wouldn't be able to resist. But I know you won't. How would you harbor improper thoughts toward a married woman with a child? Am I right?"

With that, she effortlessly withdrew her hand.

Putting his hands on his hips, Yunan nodded. "Yes, you're right. I'm not insane, so I won't possibly have improper thoughts toward a woman like you."

"Good to know." Thereafter, Ziyue walked past him resolutely to her car and drove away.

Only after her car had driven away did Yunan let out a frustrated curse. "D*mn!"

After he left, two people walked out of a corner of the car park.

One figure was tall, while the other was short, indicating that they were a man and a woman.

Moments later, the woman blurted in Spanish, "The man just now looks impressive. Even I am attracted. Do you think she is interested in him?"

Marry Me Quick Chapter 680-The woman turned to look at the man, awaiting his response. However, the man stared momentarily at the direction in which Ziyue left before silently turning around and heading into the car.

He walked slowly with a slight limp in his left leg, but it didn't diminish his vehemence.

The woman narrowed her eyes and looked at the man before striding forward to support him.

However, the man ruthlessly shoved her hand away.

"You…" The woman's face darkened, but she didn't continue.

…

Ziyue sped all the way and arrived at Cloud Bay at half past eleven.

It was a cold night. She shivered in the cold air when she stepped out of the car. She adjusted her collar and breathed into her palm before entering the villa.

Ke was waiting for her in the living room. When she saw Ziyue, she immediately stood up and said, "Welcome back, Mrs. Qin. Would you like to have some food?"

"Why are you waiting here? Where are the servants?" Ziyue glanced around the area and didn't see any servants.

Ke smiled. "It's okay. I can't fall asleep anyway."

Ziyue nodded and took off her coat. "Where's Zixi?"

"I put him to bed. I told him he'll see you when he wakes up."

Ziyue paused briefly and said, "I'll go and check in on him." With that, she went upstairs.

Halfway there, she saw Zixi standing barefoot at the stairway in his pajamas. From his messy hair and puzzled look, Ziyue could tell he had just woken up. Her heart melted when she saw his adorable appearance.

She quickened her pace and ran up to Zixi. Then, she wrapped her coat around Zixi and carried him. When she felt his cold feet, she warmed his feet with her palm and asked gently, "Why did you come out?"

Seeing his beloved mother, Zixi encircled Ziyue's neck with his arms and leaned his head against her, looking tired.

Children need some time to regain their composure after waking up. So, Ziyue stopped talking to him and directly carried him back to his bedroom.

After taking a few steps, Ziyue suddenly heard Zixi blurt softly, "Daddy."

She stopped and looked at Zixi. "What happened? Did you dream of Daddy?"

Zixi looked around and nodded in a daze.

Ziyue tightened her arms around the boy, feeling sorry for him.

After returning to Zixi's bedroom, she quickly put him back to sleep.

Ke came into the room with a bowl of noodles. "Please have some."

Although Ziyue appeared normal during this period, going to work and taking care of Zixi as usual, only Ke, who had followed Ziyue for a long time, knew she had not been eating and sleeping well.

She was worried that this would take a toll on Ziyue's health.

"Thank you." Ziyue sat down and ate the noodles.

Ke sighed inwardly. "No matter what happens, please take care of yourself."

"I will." Ziyue's hand, which was stirring the noodle, paused midair as she remained silent.

…

After over a month, the public's attention to the plane crash incident gradually decreased. However, the missing people remained unaccounted for. Neither could the authority give an explanation.

Meanwhile, the presidential election in Country J concluded after a month. Ke brought up the matter during breakfast. "Princess Aika was elected as the vice president."

Ziyue had not closely followed the presidential election, so she asked, "Who's the president?"

Ke answered a name that Ziyue was not familiar with.

"Is this a result of Gricy's intervention?" Ziyue put down her cup and asked.

"I can only say it's an unexpected result."

Ziyue understood Ke's meaning – her speculation was most likely correct.

After breakfast, Ziyue sent Zixi to his kindergarten.

"Mommy will come and pick you up in the evening." Ziyue only returned to her car after Zixi followed his teacher in.

Everything seemed to have calmed down. During this period, Gricy's people had not stirred up trouble; neither did Yunan find any useful clues. There was still no news about Muchen.

That evening, after work, Ziyue received a call from someone whom she had not contacted for some time. Staring at the familiar incoming caller ID, Ziyue hesitated briefly before answering the call.

She didn't have fond memories of her time in Country J. It was where Muchen's plane crash incident happened, so she did not pay much attention to the events in that country thereafter.

In fact, she had almost forgotten about Yuchuan.

When the plane crashed, the local media intended to create news but didn't dare to go too far. Meanwhile, Yuchuan, who stayed in Country J, had not responded to the incident.

When Ziyue picked up the call, Yuchuan asked, "When do you plan to return?"

"I'm tied down with some matters here, so I won't be going back in the short term." Ziyue didn't know why Yuchuan asked the sudden question, but she didn't reveal her intention.

"There's still no news about Muchen now. It seems like the situation is hopeless. I'm worried about you and Zixi staying alone out there. Regardless, the Mogwin family has recognized you as our granddaughter-in-law."

Yuchuan's intention was clear – he wanted Ziyue to return. After being puzzled for a moment, Ziyue understood what Yuchuan was up to as she recalled what Youcheng said.

The only reason someone as greedy as Yuchuan approached her at this moment was because of LK Group's wealth. Yuchuan loved manipulating others. If Muchen had indeed encountered an unfortunate event, she would become the primary heir of the corporation. Yuchuan wanted her to return to Country J so that he could control her and bring LK Group within his grasp.

Muchen had mentioned Yuchuan might have colluded with Gricy, let alone what he had done previously in Country J. So, Ziyue would not allow him to have his way.

Moreover, she believed Muchen was still alive.

"I appreciate your concern. Don't worry. I'll take good care of myself and Zixi. I believe Muchen will return. I'll stay in Yunzhou City and wait for him."

Ziyue saw through Yuchuan's hypocrisy. If she brought Zixi back to Country J, she would be entering a lion's den.

Yuchuan spat through gritted teeth, "You're ungrateful as usual!"