Chapter 648: Daidai is Definitely Still Alive
Gu Dai’s gaze remained fixed on Song Ling, waiting for his response.
Song Ling shook his head and denied, “No.”
Gu Dai was not convinced. “You’re not being honest. I want to know who I really am and what your purpose is in keeping me here!”
Song Ling’s expression flickered with struggle before returning to calm.
He said coolly, “What I said earlier is the truth.”
Gu Dai frowned.
Song Ling, looking serious, continued, “Your name is Song Chu, and we are indeed a couple. The reason I’m not letting you out is that you’ve just recovered from an injury and need to rest.”
Gu Dai asked, “Is that so?”
Song Ling nodded firmly. “Of course!”
Gu Dai did not respond immediately. After a moment’s pause, she fixed her eyes on Song Ling. “I feel like I’ve almost recovered. Can I go out tomorrow?”
Song Ling lowered his gaze. “Yes.”
Gu Dai was taken aback by Song Ling’s agreement, which was unexpected.
Song Ling approached Gu Dai and reached out as if to pat her head.
Noticing Song Ling’s movement, Gu Dai’s expression showed discomfort. She took a few steps back into her room, quickly closed the door behind her, and said awkwardly, “I’d like to rest a bit more today.”
Song Ling stared at the closed door, took a deep breath to suppress his irritation, and asked, “Afternoon tea…”
Gu Dai replied, “No need.”
Song Ling opened his mouth several times before finally saying, “Alright. I’ll go deal with work.”
In the study.
Song Ling’s face was grim as he coldly instructed, “Ensure that no one from Su Ting’s side finds Song Chu tomorrow.”
Zhao Xuan wiped the sweat from his forehead, stammering, “President Song, there are people outside searching for Miss Gu Dai. I… I can’t…”
Song Ling’s eyes were icy as he looked at Zhao Xuan. “Can’t what?”
Zhao Xuan trembled in fear, struggling for a moment before summoning the courage to speak the truth. “President Song, I can’t guarantee that Miss Gu Dai won’t be discovered.”
Song Ling snorted coldly, “This is your job. You must complete it. If you can’t, you might as well pack up and leave!”
Zhao Xuan’s face turned pale, and his fingers clenched into fists. He looked at Song Ling with confusion.
Song Ling noticed Zhao Xuan’s gaze and asked, “Are you wondering why I’m willing to let Song Chu leave the villa?”
Zhao Xuan nodded.
Song Ling’s gaze remained cold.
He didn’t want to let Gu Dai out, but even though she had amnesia, she was still as sharp as ever. Keeping her confined in the villa would surely raise suspicions, so he had to risk taking her out.
Feeling more agitated, Song Ling’s frustration grew, and he snapped, “Get out!”
Zhao Xuan left the villa with his head bowed, haunted by Song Ling’s fierce expression. Despite the bright sunlight outside, Zhao Xuan felt no warmth. After a long silence, he finally lifted his head and exhaled a deep breath.
Wang Lan and Song Yu had been waiting outside the villa. Seeing Zhao Xuan, their expressions brightened, and they hurried toward him, asking eagerly, “Assistant Zhao, the woman inside the villa is Gu Dai, not Song Chu, right?” Zhao Xuan pressed his lips together and answered sullenly, “Yes.”
Though they had suspected as much, hearing the confirmation left them stunned and confused. “Why does Gu Dai seem not to recognize us?”
Zhao Xuan glanced at them, his eyes showing inner turmoil. He eventually made up his mind and decided to reveal more.
Su Ting, exhausted, continued to hammer away at the keyboard, his eyes fixed on the computer screen filled with flashing code. The computer finally erupted in a chorus of alarmed red and loud beeps.
Frowning, Su Ting felt the case was incredibly challenging after two days of investigation without any leads.
The phone rang—an incoming call from Su Ci.
Su Ting immediately answered, asking urgently, “Have there been any results from the investigation?”
Su Ci was silent for a long time before regretfully replying, “No.”
Su Ting’s fleeting hope evaporated instantly, replaced by overwhelming disappointment. He slumped into his chair. “Your hacking skills are so advanced, and yet you still can’t find out who the perpetrator is?”
Su Ci responded with a subdued tone.
Su Ci continued, “The kidnapper is very cautious. From my investigation, there isn’t just one group behind this. They’re working together to cover their tracks, making the investigation even harder.”
Su Ting was aware of this complexity and knew well how intricate the situation was.
He sighed deeply. “I’ll keep investigating.”
Before Su Ting could hang up, Su Ci called out to him, “Su Ting, do you think
Gu Dai is already…?”
Su Ting interrupted firmly, “No!”
Su Ci said, “But it’s been so many days…”
Su Ting cut him off with unwavering resolve.. “Daidai is definitely still alive!”