"Ah?" Zhao Ze glanced back at the rearview mirror in surprise, "President, your schedule is completely full today."
"Then cancel it." Qin Si Ye's eyes held a hint of anger, his anxiety palpable.
Zhao Ze, unaware of the reason for his president's urgency, reiterated his schedule.
"At 10 AM, you are to personally receive city leaders for an inspection of Zhuo Sheng. In the afternoon, you have an important meeting at the Economic Development Bureau. Both these matters involve government departments and are difficult to cancel."
Hearing this, Qin Si Ye lowered his head, lost in thought.
After a moment, he looked up and said, "Shen Xi and Jian Fan went to Haicheng. I suspect they're looking for Zheng Jinghe. What's the situation over there? Has Zheng Jinghe made any moves?"
Only then did Zhao Ze understand why his president was so tense and anxious; it was all for Miss Shen.
"No. He's been under our surveillance, staying in his rented apartment every day, rarely going out." Zhao Ze replied quickly, hoping his words would alleviate his president's worries.
"That's good. Tell the people there to keep a close watch on Zheng Jinghe and ensure Miss Shen's safety." After speaking, Qin Si Ye let out a long sigh and leaned back against his seat.
By the time Shen Xi and Jian Fan arrived at the residential complex where Zheng Jinghe lived, it was already 11 AM.
After parking the car, they walked towards the entrance of the building.
As soon as they entered the lobby, Jian Fan stopped abruptly, pulling Shen Xi to the side.
"What's wrong?" Shen Xi asked him in surprise.
Jian Fan whispered back, "Did you see the black Audi parked near our car just now? There were two men inside, and they seemed a bit unusual, constantly staring at us."
"Huh? Does Zheng Jinghe have bodyguards here?" Shen Xi tilted her head, peering outside.
She regretted not having asked Jian Fan to hire more help to come over in advance if she had known.
Jian Fan pulled her back, "Don't look. It will make them suspicious and put us at a disadvantage."
Shen Xi pondered for a moment and said, "How about you wait downstairs, and I'll go up alone?"
"That won't do. If you go up alone, how can I be at ease?" Jian Fan refused immediately.
He dared not take such a risk. If anything happened to Shen Xi, not only would Song Kaicheng, who was far away abroad, not forgive him, but Qin Si Ye, who was nearby in K City, would also surely hold him accountable.
"I have silver needles in my bag. If it's just him in the room, I can handle it," Shen Xi said confidently, patting her bag.
"No, last time in Xicheng, you were alone in the room, and that Chen Fa still managed to escape through the window."
Jian Fan's words left Shen Xi speechless. She sighed and asked, "Then what do you think we should do now?"
Jian Fan paced back and forth for a moment, then said, "We can pretend to be a couple visiting relatives or friends here. That should convince those two men in the car."
"Hmm, that's a good idea." Shen Xi agreed with his plan. "But if we're visiting friends, we can't go empty-handed, can we?"
Jian Fan's obsidian eyes darted around quickly. "I have a solution for that. There's a box of fruit and a carton of milk in my car's trunk that I haven't had a chance to bring down yet. They'll be perfect. I'll go get them now."
"I'll go with you."
Shen Xi linked her arm with his. Once outside, she deliberately pecked his forehead affectionately and said in a spoiled tone, "What's with your memory? You forgot to bring things when coming to see someone?"
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, it's all my fault." Jian Fan's body stiffened slightly, and he quickly reacted, patting her hand.
Opening the trunk and taking out the two items, they each carried a box and turned to walk towards the building entrance again.
Shen Xi continued to link her arm with his, her voice soft as she chided him, "You can't do this again next time."
"I understand." Jian Fan looked at her with doting affection.
They quickly entered the elevator, and Shen Xi let out a soft sigh, asking, "Do you think those two will believe we're a couple?"
"I think they will. You get into character instantly and act so realistically, even I almost didn't realize, let alone them." Jian Fan's lips curved upwards, revealing a sunny smile.