Ai Mi deliberated for quite some time before sending those messages to Qi Mo.
She didn't want Qi Mo to misunderstand her and become distant.
Qi Mo merely glanced at them and offered no reply.
Anxious, Ai Mi sent another message:
—Ai Mi: [Brother Qi, you must believe me. That man is deliberately doing this because you've tied up his woman. You've truly done too many unbelievable things for Mu Yin Yin!]
Qi Mo still didn't respond.
Watching the phone screen remain inactive for so long, Ai Mi knew one thing for sure: she couldn't send any more messages.
...
Nan Shiqing sat beside Fu Si Ye, feeling uneasy.
The suffocating silence made her increasingly restless. "Si Ye, I came to Country E truly for business collaborations. I wasn't looking for anyone to target Sister. After all that's happened, I wouldn't dare to. Opposing Sister would be ruining my own future."
"You mentioned that the shooting incident might involve someone close to Qi Mo, but I think..."
"You think what? That Mu Yin Yin did it intentionally herself?"
Before Nan Shiqing could finish, Fu Si Ye interjected with a forceful question.
This startled Nan Shiqing, and she quickly waved her hands. "No, no, no, Si Ye, that's not what I meant. I just think, if Qi Mo can do this much for Sister, then what is he incapable of doing?"
"Impossible."
Fu Si Ye stated with absolute certainty.
Qi Mo was incapable of such despicable tactics.
Nan Shiqing was instantly speechless.
Qi Mo wasn't that kind of person, not despicable. Therefore, when her own staged act was exposed, she was the one being despicable and shameless.
As this realization dawned on her, Nan Shiqing felt as though something was lodged in her throat, making it tight and uncomfortable.
Still, she managed to compose herself and hesitantly asked Fu Si Ye, "If it wasn't Qi Mo, then who could it be?"
Seeing Fu Si Ye's somber expression, Nan Shiqing, fearing he might be displeased again, quickly added, "Oh! Although I want to find this person quickly to clear my name, I want Sister to be safe even more. Having someone like that around Sister is so dangerous..."
Nan Shiqing grasped Fu Si Ye's hand and spoke in a strained voice.
Fu Si Ye responded with a faint "Mm," and Nan Shiqing could sense his current emotional distance.
She tentatively asked, "Si Ye, have you found someone for Sister already?"
She pursed her lips, her inner frustration growing, but dared not show any of it.
Fu Si Ye glanced at her and replied coolly, "Didn't the owner of the Suka Hotel already make a statement?"
Qiu Ze Yu said he would find the mastermind and provide them with an explanation. So, let Qiu Ze Yu handle it.
Nan Shiqing immediately understood his meaning.
He wouldn't interfere with Mu Yin Yin's affairs anymore.
However, he always said no, yet every time something happened, he was by Mu Yin Yin's side.
Still, she couldn't say anything more at this moment.
The atmosphere inside the car suddenly fell silent.
Finally, the car stopped at the hotel where Fu Si Ye was staying.
Nan Shiqing had assumed Fu Si Ye would bring her into his room, but instead, Fu Si Ye requested a room for her at the front desk.
Her expression changed, and she instinctively clutched the hem of her clothes.
Why!
She was also very beautiful!
And her figure was good!
But, why did Fu Si Ye not harbor any improper thoughts towards her? She wished Fu Si Ye would take her to bed right now!
But...!
Before she could dwell on her complaints, the man's deep, cold voice reached her ears, "Did you bring much?"
After taking the room card, Fu Si Ye turned his head to Nan Shiqing and asked.
Nan Shiqing immediately snapped back to reality and shook her head, "Not much."
She secretly pinched her palm, not understanding the intent behind his sudden question.
Fu Si Ye paid her no mind, nor did he pay her much attention. He simply stated, "If it's not much, you can buy new clothes here."
"But I still have my identification and things, Si Ye, I..." Nan Shiqing pursed her lips, speaking hesitantly.
Fu Si Ye brought her here and arranged a room across the hall. Was he concerned for her safety?
Fu Si Ye remained silent, his brow furrowed slightly.
Seeing his expression, Nan Shiqing ultimately suppressed the words she wanted to say.
"Rest well. Send me your measurements later, and I'll have someone bring you clothes to change into. For your documents, send me your room number, and I'll have someone retrieve them for you." Fu Si Ye spoke in a low voice, his words firm and without any trace of jest.
Nan Shiqing knew he wasn't joking and sent him everything he requested.
However, not even five minutes after returning to their respective rooms, Nan Shiqing rushed out of hers.
She stood before Fu Si Ye's door and knocked, "Si Ye, are you busy?"
Hearing the commotion, Fu Si Ye opened the door for her.
At this moment, Nan Shiqing had changed into a bathrobe.
Seeing her like this, Fu Si Ye frowned, "What is it?"
"I have to meet a collaborator tomorrow, so I planned to wash up and rest early. But I discovered someone across the way seemed to be peeping at me with binoculars..."
Nan Shiqing pursed her lips and lowered her head, appearing frightened.
Fu Si Ye narrowed his eyes, his gaze falling on Nan Shiqing.
Such a coincidence?
Not hearing Fu Si Ye's reply, Nan Shiqing grew even more panicked. She quickly blurted out, "Si Ye, I'm telling the truth. If you don't believe me, you can come with me to see."
Fu Si Ye said nothing, but he eventually took a step forward.
A short while later, Fu Si Ye followed Nan Shiqing to her room.
The curtains were open, revealing floor-to-ceiling windows.
On the opposite floor, someone was operating a camera.
But—
"You're being overly anxious."
Fu Si Ye stated calmly, directly drawing the curtains closed.
Nan Shiqing, however, quickly grabbed Fu Si Ye's hand, shaking her head in panic and fear, "No, it's not, Si Ye. I saw the camera, and it followed me wherever I went. I even saw the person across the way smiling at me. I... Sister had an accident, I'm so scared..."
Nan Shiqing mentioned Mu Yin Yin, her voice trembling.
Fu Si Ye immediately frowned, "I'll arrange for someone to check it out. You come to my room."
With him present, he wouldn't let Nan Shiqing come to any harm.
Nan Shiqing immediately sobbed, "Si Ye, thank you for believing me. I really wasn't lying to you, thank you..."
"Mm."
Despite Nan Shiqing's emotional outburst, Fu Si Ye only offered a single word.
And so, Nan Shiqing followed him into his room, while Fu Si Ye also arranged for people to investigate the building opposite.
...
Meanwhile, Mu Yin Yin and Qi Mo had returned to the castle, with Ai Mi following behind them.
Mu Yin Yin glanced at Ai Mi, who had seemed to have something to say all the way back, and said, "I'm a bit tired. I'm going back to my room to rest."