The obsessive CEO's white moonlight is me

Chapter 27 Zhiyi, We Meet Again

As the night passed, they all fell into a deep sleep...

In this tranquil night, it seems as if time itself has stopped flowing.

However, when the first rays of morning sunlight streamed through the window and onto the bed, Xie Zhiyi slowly opened her eyes.

Her thoughts gradually cleared as she recalled the events of last night...

Her face gradually turned red.

Suddenly, she realized that something seemed to be missing from beside her.

She turned her head, but Fu Shiyue, who should have been lying next to her, was nowhere to be seen.

A sense of loss suddenly welled up in her heart, but then she thought that maybe he had just gotten up early to do some things. She sat up gently, looked around, and tried to find any trace of Fu Shiyue. However, apart from herself, there was no one else in the room.

Xie Zhiyi quickly got up, dressed, and left her room. She hoped to find Fu Shiyue somewhere else, or at least get some clues about his whereabouts. She strolled down the quiet corridor, her steps light yet hesitant.

As she explored, she came to the living room, which was still eerily quiet. She sat on the sofa and gazed silently at everything around her.

Just then, her gaze was drawn to a note on the table. She walked over, picked it up, and saw Fu Shiyue's familiar handwriting: "Zhiyi, I have to go to the company first. Breakfast is in the kitchen, remember to eat. I'll be back."

Upon seeing this sentence, her expression remained unchanged. What exactly is their relationship now?

It turns out that Fu Shiyue didn't leave without a reason; he had business to attend to at the Fu family's residence.

She put the note back where it belonged, then went into the kitchen to prepare for a hearty breakfast.

Although Fu Shiyue wasn't by her side, Xie Zhiyi knew he would return soon. She decided to use this time to think carefully about their relationship.

She picked up her phone, her slender fingers rapidly tapping on the screen, carefully typing out what she wanted to say: "I didn't go home last night. I was afraid Grandpa and my brother would worry, so I'm leaving now." After typing this, she hesitated for a moment, but still pressed the send button. Watching the message successfully sent, she sighed softly, then put away her phone and prepared to leave Fu Shiyue's residence.

Just then, she suddenly remembered the woman she had accidentally bumped into at the restaurant yesterday. In her haste to leave, she had only hurriedly left her contact information and promised to compensate the woman for the damaged clothing. Now, thinking back, she couldn't help but feel annoyed; how could she have forgotten something so important? As she pondered this, she dialed the number on the screen.

The call was quickly answered, and a gentle female voice came through: "Hello?"

"Hello, are you the lady I bumped into at the restaurant yesterday? I'm here to discuss compensation for the clothes," she said quickly.

The other person seemed a little surprised, but quickly recovered: "Oh, it's you. Actually, that dress isn't anything expensive, so there's no need to make any special compensation."

"No, no, this is what I should do. Please tell me the price of the clothes, and I will transfer the money to you as soon as possible," Xie Zhiyi insisted.

Upon hearing this, the other party smiled and said, "Really, there's no need to go to such trouble; it's just a small matter. However, if you insist on compensation, how about treating me to a meal?"

She laughed and said, "Okay, it's settled then. I'll treat you to dinner when I have time."

After hanging up the phone, she felt much lighter. The initial sadness of leaving Fu Shiyue had turned into joy because of this unexpected little incident. She took a deep breath and walked briskly towards home…

After hanging up the phone, on the other end—

Anna looked at Fu Shiling coldly and said calmly, "Fu Shiling, why have you become so cold-blooded?" She looked at the man standing in front of her in disbelief.

Fu Shiling did not deny it. He smiled sarcastically and replied, "So what if they've changed? People are fickle, everyone is."

Anna: "EIvis, don't you think what you're doing is despicable?"

Fu Shiling's face darkened. "Despicable? If you weren't of any use to me, do you think I would even glance at you?"

Anna's voice carried a hint of anger, "You've already gotten what you wanted, what more do you want?"

Fu Shiling approached Anna, her eyes filled with disdain. "What else can I do? Do you think you're that important? Don't be naive."

Anna bit her lip, choking back tears, "I won't help you anymore. If you don't come back to Australia with me, I'll go alone..."

Fu Shiling laughed. "Leave? Do you think you have a choice?"

Anna stared at Fu Shiling, feeling utterly unfamiliar with him. He was no longer the timid Eivis of yesteryear; he was now a wolf.

“You’re forcing me to do things I don’t like. Before, when you asked me to help you, I stayed by your side and stayed with you. But now… now the person in front of me is no longer my Eivis. He feels like a complete stranger to me.”

Fu Shiling said nonchalantly, "Force you? Anna, I'm just telling you the truth. This world is cruel. The only way to change your destiny is to take everything into your own hands. That's the best way, but..."

He paused, then continued, "If you're still willing to listen to me, I might be able to give you some benefits."

Anna looked coldly at Fu Shiling again, "Do you think I'll still believe you?"

Fu Shiling shrugged. "Anna, believe me or not, it's up to you, but right now, you can't leave!"

After saying that, Fu Shiling turned and left, leaving Anna alone. He locked the door from the outside, filling her heart with despair and anger.

"Eivis! Let me out, let me out!!" She pounded on the tightly closed door, shouting desperately, her voice filled with despair and fear. But no matter how she cried out, she received no response. Her hands were red from the excessive pounding, and tears streamed down her cheeks, but she still didn't give up.

She leaned against the door, her body gradually sliding to the ground, her eyes empty and helpless.

Anna didn't know how long she would be locked up in this dark and gloomy room. Time seemed to pass incredibly slowly, and every second was torture for her. She longed for freedom and to escape this cage.

Suddenly, she noticed a small crack in the wall beside her, through which she could see a faint sliver of light. As if grasping at a straw, she pressed closer, trying to see what was happening outside. Unfortunately, the crack was too small; she could only make out blurry images.

She tried with all her might to widen the gap, hoping to find a way to escape. She dug at the wall with her fingers and even bit the edges with her teeth, trying to tear a hole. Although her efforts were fruitless, she refused to give up.

Finally, utterly exhausted, she collapsed to the ground, leaning against the cold wall, weeping silently. At that moment, she felt utterly alone and hopeless…

Fu Shiling also took her phone, and it was as if she had been cut off from the outside world...

In the spacious and bright living room of the Xie residence, Old Master Xie and Xie Lianzhou sat side by side on a comfortable sofa, while Xie Zhiyi sat upright on another sofa opposite them. Their eyes met, and the atmosphere was somewhat tense.

After a moment of silence, Xie Lianzhou finally broke the deadlock, deciding to step forward and explain for his sister. "Grandpa, Zhiyi did indeed go out with some close friends yesterday. She told me that if she stayed out too late, she would choose to stay at one of her friends' houses to avoid being too tired from walking back at night. She came back quite late last night, but it was because she was exhausted, so please don't worry too much. You see, Zhiyi is home safely now, isn't she?" Xie Lianzhou tried to keep his tone gentle, hoping to ease his grandfather's concerns.

After hearing his grandson's words, Grandpa Xie turned to look at Xie Zhiyi, his eyes filled with a hint of doubt and concern. "Zhiyi, is that really true?" His voice revealed his care for his granddaughter.

Xie Zhiyi nodded slightly and replied softly, "Yes, Grandpa. We did have a lot of fun yesterday, and time flew by. Later, I felt too tired, so like my brother said, I stayed overnight at my sister's house. I only came back this morning. Please don't worry, Grandpa, I'm fine."

Grandpa Xie's brows gradually relaxed, but he still said earnestly, "Zhiyi, if there is a similar situation in the future, remember to call ahead to let us know you are safe, so that your brother and I can feel at ease. You are a girl, so you should be careful when you are out so late."

Grandpa Xie recalled the past with deep emotion, his heart filled with remorse for Zhiyi's parents. It was because of the mistakes of that year that Zhiyi was forced to become homeless and endure years of hardship and wandering.

Now that his granddaughter has been found, it seems like a blessing and favor from heaven to this old man.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, Zhiyi has blossomed into a graceful and charming young woman. However, beauty often attracts the covetousness and lust of those with ill intentions. Those with ulterior motives try to take advantage of her, hoping to gain personal benefits or satisfy their own desires.

Faced with this situation, Grandpa Xie felt deeply worried and uneasy. He was well aware of the complexity and dangers of society and understood that his granddaughter's safety and happiness needed to be strictly protected. Therefore, he decided to take all necessary measures to safeguard Zhiyi and protect her from any harm. At the same time, he also hoped that Zhiyi could learn to protect herself, enhance her awareness of self-protection, and stay away from potential dangers.

The butler whispered a few words in Old Master Xie's ear. Old Master Xie looked surprised and puzzled: "You said he's here?" "Yes, he's at the door right now," the butler replied softly. "Hmm, alright." As soon as he finished speaking, the butler turned and left.

Grandpa Xie turned to Zhiyi and said earnestly, "Zhiyi, Fu Shiyue is here. He's outside the Xie residence right now and says he wants to see you."

Upon hearing this news, Zhiyi felt a pang of guilt. She had indeed been with Fu Shiyue last night, and if he told her grandfather and brother, everything she had said before would be exposed. However, she maintained a calm demeanor and asked, "What brings Mr. Fu to the Xie family?"

Grandpa Xie smiled slightly, seemingly seeing through his granddaughter's thoughts, but he didn't point it out. He simply replied, "I've already sent someone to invite him in. We'll naturally find out what he's up to in a little while."

Xie Zhiyi slowly stood up, and the two looked at each other. She saw that his deep, dark eyes seemed to be filled with ink, profound and mysterious, making it impossible to see the bottom at a glance. Just then, Fu Shiyue's deep and magnetic voice rang out: "Zhiyi, we meet again." His voice seemed to carry a hint of emotion and helplessness.

Haha, we just met yesterday... This made the atmosphere a little awkward.