CHAPTER 190: CHAPTER 114: THE PAINFUL WAIT FOR LOVE (SECOND UPDATE)

"Li Zhen’s interpersonal relationships are a bit complicated, but she is in this line of work, so there shouldn’t be much of a problem," Xia You wasn’t too worried. This likely wasn’t the real reason behind Mo Xixi’s pale complexion. Mo Xixi might appear optimistic, but since her parents passed away early, she was surrounded by friends yet had none. Her nature was indifferent, so naturally, she wouldn’t care too much about someone like Li Zhen whom she had only known for a short while.

"I’ve been suspended," Mo Xixi stopped drinking water, her eyes reddening, and a sob choked her throat.

"What?" This news was rather unexpected. Why would Mo Xixi be suspended for no reason?

"Do you remember that sum of money? The fifty million, the one I transferred from Li Hui’s account to Red Crescent. The headquarters checked and found that the money did not appear in Red Crescent’s accounts. Those logistics people accused me of embezzling it," Mo Xixi bit her lip.

Fifty million was not a small amount, and Mo Xixi had a prior record, it’s no wonder the National Security Department would think this way.

"What did Major Lin say?" Xia You’s question only made Mo Xixi angrier, she was now isolated and humiliated, and mentioning this was just to seek Xia You’s help, to lambast those gossipy women. But who knew Xia You would only ask what Major Lin said.

"What else could he say? He ordered me not to go out until the whereabouts of that money are clear, and now I don’t know if someone from the department is outside keeping watch," Mo Xixi said angrily, throwing the plastic cup onto the ground.

"Then it’s better not to go out. I’ll go and ask for leave on your behalf tomorrow. With your skills and resources, it shouldn’t be hard to trace that sum of money," Xia You’s words helped clear Mo Xixi’s overly agitated mind a bit.

That money must have been technologically manipulated halfway, hence it disappeared in the network. Being reminded of that, Mo Xixi became even more enraged, as this technical tampering angered her more than the suspension. Let the suspension be, as if she was taking early leave.

"If I don’t find that bastard who stole my money, I’ll reverse my name, Mo Xixi," she said energetically, settling down with her pink laptop in the living room.

Xia You shook her head. She had been on the road all day in "Military Road" and couldn’t rest at a temporary point, so she had to use her regular sleeping hours to rest.

Just as she was about to turn back, Mo Xixi added, "Last night, Ren Minghang came by, and I guess he’ll come again tonight. Whether you want to avoid him or simply give in to him is up to you."

"Give in to him?" Xia You twitched the corner of her mouth. What kind of talk was that.

"Anyway, his family is rich and powerful. I can tell he’s interested in you just by using my toes. Agreeing to him won’t be a loss for you. Look at those people from the National Security Department, this incident is the best proof, they don’t trust us at all. Over just fifty million, as if I, Mo Xixi, would covet that. I’ve seen through them," Mo Xixi was upset, if not for Xia You pointing it out, she might have been driven insane by those people, forgetting to chase after the real mastermind.

Xia You took it as a joke without responding. She wanted to rest a bit, then go back home during the day. She hadn’t been home for a few weeks already, and Xia Yun must be quite worried.

Late into the night, Xia You slept soundly in her room, while Mo Xixi was busy-ish outside.

In the early morning, after buying breakfast for Mo Xixi, Xia You went straight home.

Just as she reached the downstairs, Xia You froze.

A car was parked under the old apartment. It was the same car Ren Minghang drove her back in that night.

There was someone in the car, lying down. Judging from the silhouette, it had to be Ren Minghang himself, who seemed to have waited all night. Mo Xixi didn’t mention it.

Xia You truly felt uncomfortable inside. She walked past the car, trying not to disturb the person inside.

Ren Minghang, lying in the driver’s seat, was sleeping deeply. He actually came earlier than Mo Xixi last night, but as he couldn’t ascertain which room Xia You lived in, he waited. Seeing Mo Xixi return furious, he dared not speak casually. He had to wait downstairs, where he eventually fell asleep.

When he awoke, it was already bright outside.

"I really acted foolish, waiting for the whole night," Ren Minghang looked at the red mark on his forehead. If he continued to wait and really bumped into Xia You, he wouldn’t know what to do.

A "knock knock" on the window, Ren Minghang looked out, hoping to see a certain person, but she wasn’t there. However, the person knocking on the window gave him a start.

As if caught in the act of cheating, Ren Minghang’s first reaction was to drive away immediately. But the other person had already grabbed the car door handle. He didn’t know whether to drive or to stay.

"Major Lin, good day." After a moment of distress, Ren Minghang opened the door anyway and saluted. Why was Lin Yi of the Rand Military District here?

Mo Xixi was right, after the disappearance of fifty million, Lin Yi indeed had people watching outside the old apartment, with regular reports on Xia You and Mo Xixi’s daily activities.

The reports indicated, particularly since last night until now, that a man had been waiting downstairs repeatedly. After related photos were sent to Lin Yi, he rushed over.

"Sergeant Ren, what are you doing here?" Lin Yi began to ask, when Ren Minghang started to stammer, "I came to visit a friend... she’s sick. Why are you here?" Ren Minghang didn’t expect to encounter Ren Minghang from the National Security Department.

"I’m also here to see someone," Lin Yi smiled, focusing his gaze on the staircase that Ren Minghang couldn’t help looking towards. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation.)