Chapter 252: An Unsolicited Visit

“I’m fine. On my way back from work with Lu Feng, I noticed there were basically no pedestrians on the streets and in the alleys. I heard that eight people disappeared mysteriously yesterday, so I was worried about... you all.” Gu Yang stiffly added the last word.

“Did you encounter anything?” Although Su Yan was asking, there was a hint of certainty in her tone.

Gu Yang could almost imagine what Su Yan would look like if she were standing right in front of him; he really might not be able to hide anything from her.

“If something had happened, would I still be able to have a calm phone call with you?”

A rhetorical question, and he was equally relieved that they were currently speaking over the phone.

“Alright, you two must be careful too. Remember to wear the amulets I gave you,” Su Yan urged once more.

Gu Yang thought back to the thrilling scene from tonight. The light that had radiated from him to repel that woman must have been one of those two amulets.

This was already the second time an amulet had saved his life, so he naturally knew of its miraculous power.

He wondered if she had any of such effective items on her end.

“It’s getting late, get some rest early.” After confirming his situation, Su Yan hung up the phone with peace of mind.

After chatting with Su Yan, Gu Yang’s depressed mood eased slightly.

Scenes from tonight kept surfacing in his mind, along with the words Kong Nian had spoken.

For some reason, this Kong Nian gave him a strange sense of familiarity.

Especially those eyes of hers; he always felt as if he had seen them before.

On the other side, after hanging up the phone, Su Yan glanced at the time. Her sleepiness had vanished completely, so she simply got up, changed into black clothes, and walked out of her room...

***

The next day.

*Knock, knock, knock.*

Following the urgent knocking, Lu Feng pushed the door open before Gu Yang could even say "come in."

“I found the contact information for the leader of that special operations team you asked me to look into.”

Lu Feng looked somewhat excited. He had used his connections to inquire early this morning, and he hadn't expected there to actually be such a team, and that they were indeed in charge of the case regarding the eight missing people.

“That fast?” Even Gu Yang was somewhat surprised by his efficiency.

Lu Feng couldn't help but show off. “I told you that connections are very important in the capital, but you just wouldn't listen.”

“What’s the number?” Gu Yang urged.

Lu Feng pulled a slip of paper with the number written on it from his shirt pocket and handed it over.

Gu Yang did not hesitate and dialed it directly.

“Hello. I’m looking for the leader of the special operations team. I have a lead regarding the disappearance case.”

...

“I want to talk to you all in person. Is that okay?”

...

“Fine, I’ll head over a bit later.”

The call ended.

“What did they say?” Lu Feng was impatient.

“The person who answered isn't from the operations team. He said they won't be back until around evening and told us to go find them directly.” As Gu Yang spoke, he took out paper and a pen to write down an address.

“Can you tell me your plan now?” Lu Feng hadn't slept at all all night.

From his initial difficulty in accepting it to his subsequent curiosity, the events of last night were like opening the door to a new world, making him want to investigate more.

Before Gu Yang could speak, Auntie Wang suddenly called out from the window.

“Editor Gu, someone is outside looking for you.”

Gu Yang and Lu Feng looked at each other and then walked out together.

Seeing Gu Yang’s complex expression, Auntie Wang intentionally reminded them, “It’s a beautiful young lady.”

In the past, their Editor Gu didn't have a single girlfriend, but in the last couple of days, not only did he have a fiancée, but other girls were also actively seeking him out. It was truly worlds apart from before.

Now, even Lu Feng was curious.

Gu Yang frowned, unable to think of who it could be.

When they arrived at the guest room and saw that the visitor was actually Kong Nian, they were all stunned.

Last night could be described as an unpleasant parting, yet today she had taken the initiative to come looking for them?

“Miss Kong, hello.”

After regaining his composure, Gu Yang greeted her politely.

Kong Nian gave him a slight smile. “Are you particularly surprised to see me come here?”

Compared to last night, today's Kong Nian possessed a hint of gentleness and playfulness, making her seem like a completely different person.

Gu Yang nodded and immediately inquired, “Indeed. Is there something you need, Miss Kong?”

“Can't I come to see you if there's nothing going on?” Kong Nian's sudden intimacy left Gu Yang momentarily unsure of what expression to make.

Looking at Kong Nian's smile, Lu Feng's heart rate quickened for no reason.

This girl's personality shift was truly too massive.

“Of course you can! Miss Kong is our lifesaver; we are more than happy to have you here.”

Before Gu Yang could answer, his welcoming words had already tumbled out.

Only then did Kong Nian look him straight in the eye. Last night her attention had been entirely on Gu Yang, so she really hadn't noticed this man.

“I'm hungry. Let's go eat first.”

It wasn't a question, but a command delivered as if it were the natural order of things.

“I happen to be hungry too.” Lu Feng acted out of character, being incredibly enthusiastic.

Even Gu Yang couldn't quite understand this reaction.

However, since Lu Feng had already agreed and he himself hadn't yet figured out Kong Nian's purpose, he went along with it.

As the three of them walked out of the guest room together, many people in the publishing house watched them with intense curiosity.

In particular, Liu Yiyi stared fixedly at Kong Nian's figure, her eyes filled with hostility.

“Auntie Wang, what is the relationship between that woman and Editor Gu?”

If there was anyone here who knew, it would surely be Auntie Wang.

But this time, Auntie Wang shook her head like a rattle. “Maybe she's just a friend of Editor Gu's.”

“A friend,” Liu Yiyi murmured.

More and more people were getting close to Gu Yang; she had to settle this man as quickly as possible before things changed!

Under Lu Feng's lead, the three went to the most famous restaurant in the capital. Although it wasn't mealtime yet, there were already quite a few diners inside.

Lu Feng was very familiar with the restaurant owner and directly requested a private room.

Sitting at the table, his care for Kong Nian was meticulous to the point of being excessive; even Gu Yang could see the signs.

However, even when showing kindness to a girl, there should be a limit. Moreover, they weren't familiar with this Kong Nian, and the current Lu Feng clearly had a bit of a playboy vibe about him.

For the sake of his good friend's happiness, Gu Yang kicked him under the table to make him restrain himself a little.

Lu Feng had just finished wiping the utensils for Kong Nian and was about to set her tableware when he was kicked by Gu Yang. His inner heat indeed calmed down quickly, and his gaze toward Kong Nian became slightly more reserved.

“Miss Kong, you aren't from the capital, are you? Did you come to the capital for studies, to visit relatives, or for travel?”

After correcting his posture, Lu Feng assumed the manner of a gentleman.

Kong Nian replied, “Business, and traveling on the side.”

“I see. Actually, I've always been curious—how does Miss Kong possess such amazing abilities?”

Only then did Gu Yang give Lu Feng an appreciative look; he had finally asked a useful question.

(End of Chapter)