allonlinenovel Chapter 365 Huo Shuixian disappears
Chapter 365 Huo Shuixian disappears
It was time to get off work, and the news of Murong Ling'er's return spread quickly throughout the entire Donghai Island as if it had wings.
Huo Zihao was practicing calligraphy in the house when he heard someone outside shouting that Murong Ling'er was back. His eyes lit up instantly. Without even putting down the pen in his hand, he stood up and rushed out like a gust of wind.
Deng Lihua chased after him, shouting, "Zihao, don't run so fast, wait for your mother!"
But Huo Zihao was so filled with joy at seeing his sister at this moment that he had no time to listen to his mother's words.
In the blink of an eye, Huo Zihao rushed into Murong Ling'er's courtyard.
At this time, Murong Ling'er had just sat down and hadn't had time to drink a sip of water when she heard a choked cry: "Sister..."
Then Huo Zihao rushed to her like a little cannonball, his eyes red and tears welling up in his eyes, looking at her aggrievedly.
"Zihao? I haven't seen you for a year. You've grown taller." Murong Ling'er looked Huo Zihao up and down with a smile, but the smile soon froze on her face. She found that Huo Zihao had lost a lot of weight compared to the last time they met, and his face was haggard and tired.
She was very surprised and asked with concern: "Zihao, what's wrong with you? Why are you so thin?"
"Sister..." When Huo Zihao saw Murong Ling'er, all his grievances and sadness instantly burst out. He couldn't help crying, crying and saying sadly: "Sister... Second sister is gone!"
"Huo Shuixian is missing?" Murong Ling'er turned her head suddenly, staring at Chu Lingfeng beside her with astonishment, her eyes revealing shock and doubt.
Speaking of this, Chu Lingfeng's expression suddenly became extremely solemn. He frowned slightly, and a hint of guilt appeared on his face.
"She definitely didn't disappear on her own. It's very likely that she was abducted." Chu Lingfeng's voice was low and hoarse, as if he was narrating a past that was too painful to recall.
At the beginning, Murong Ling'er went to find medicine for him and left. Chu Lingfeng, who stayed on the island, was thinking about taking over Donghai Island as soon as possible, assisting General Chen to gradually eliminate the resistance forces on the island, and helping him get rid of the control of the He family in Longmen City, so that Donghai Island can truly achieve independence.
This series of events consumed a lot of his energy and effort, and also made him unknowingly neglect the care of Huo Shuixian.
Huo Shuixian found an excuse to go to Longmen City, and since then she seemed to have evaporated from the face of the earth, without any trace.
After Chu Lingfeng learned the news, he immediately sent people to look for him everywhere, but the other party was very cunning, like a ghost, always able to cleverly avoid their pursuit, and his identity was even more elusive.
Thinking that he had failed Murong Ling'er's request, Chu Lingfeng's face was full of apology, and he said guiltily: "Miss Murong, I was not considerate enough in this matter. I didn't take good care of Miss Huo. I am really sorry."
He lowered his head slightly, not daring to look directly into Murong Ling'er's eyes, his heart full of self-blame and regret.
Murong Ling'er sat quietly in the chair, tapping the table with her fingers, lost in thought.
She did not blame Chu Lingfeng. In her heart, Chu Lingfeng had done his best for the stability and development of Donghai Island, and Huo Shuixian's disappearance could not be entirely blamed on him.
At this moment, her mind was filled with the figure of Huo Shuixian and the various dangers she might encounter.
Huo Shuixian used to be a restless person, like a bird locked in a cage but longing to fly freely. Only after being severely suppressed by Murong Ling'er several times did she calm down a little.
Later, the secret of her life experience exploded in her world like a blockbuster bomb, dealing her a heavy blow.
Coupled with the discovery that the self he had always known was not the real person, he felt as if his soul had been taken away and he had changed completely.
The biggest blow to Huo Shuixian was the "death" of Huo Jianjie.
Since then, she has been like a forgotten chess piece, with a pitifully low presence in the eyes of everyone, as if a gust of wind could blow her away without a trace.
Murong Ling'er was almost about to forget her, but fate was such a cruel joke, and now she caused such trouble again.
As for the mastermind behind this, Murong Ling'er was almost certain that it was done by Concubine Rong's clan.
In this complicated situation, apart from them constantly wreaking havoc like poisonous snakes hiding in the darkness, I really can't think of any other forces that would keep a close eye on them.
Chu Lingfeng actually had the same idea. He frowned slightly, and a hint of helplessness flashed in his eyes.
During this period, he sent people everywhere to track down the gang, but he was always unable to catch any evidence against them. This time their style of doing things was completely different from before. Their actions were clean and efficient, like well-trained assassins. After a successful strike, they quickly retreated without leaving any trace.
What Chu Lingfeng couldn't understand was why Huo Shuixian was captured so precisely when Murong Ling'er was away. Could there be some hidden connection?
"You mean, she was captured voluntarily?" Murong Ling'er was stunned at first, then slowly frowned, a puzzled look on her face.
Huo Shuixian's situation is very special. Although she doesn't know much, once the secret of her life is discovered, it will be like opening Pandora's box. Not only will her own life be in danger, but it will also act as a fuse, implicating Murong Ling'er.
Li Yunyi, who was ignored by everyone, sat quietly in the corner. He looked at Murong Ling'er with a frown on her face, then at Chu Lingfeng who was silent, and finally his gaze fell on Murong Chen who was beside Murong Ling'er.
Seeing that Murong Chen's profile was somewhat similar to Chu Lingfeng's, he couldn't help but widen his eyes, his heart full of surprise. He didn't expect that Chu Lingfeng's son had grown up so much.
His thoughts involuntarily drifted back to the past. If the child marriage between the two families had been arranged, his younger sister would probably have a group of lovely grandchildren. But now everything has changed.
Just as he was immersed in regret, a tall figure suddenly blocked his view.
Li Yunyi looked up and saw Chu Lingfeng standing in front of him with an indifferent expression, a hint of vigilance and scrutiny in his eyes.
"Excuse me, who are you? Why are you with Miss Murong?" Chu Lingfeng's voice was low and cold, as if carrying a hint of unquestionable majesty.
"I..." Li Yunyi opened his mouth, but his throat seemed to be choked by something, and he couldn't decide whether to reveal his identity.
After all, he knew that Chu Lingfeng's current situation did not seem to be very good. He had been crazy for many years and had little time to be sober. He had no idea why the Chu family was exiled to Donghai Island.
If he knew his identity, would it bring him trouble?
Moreover, Li Yunyi was still wary of Murong Ling'er and could not completely trust her. After all, he had encountered too many calculations and dangers along the way.
Just when Li Yunyi was struggling, Murong Ling'er suddenly spoke and directly revealed his identity.
"He is a member of the Li family." Murong Ling'er's voice was clear and firm, breaking the brief silence.
"Li family?" Chu Lingfeng was slightly stunned, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes. Which Li family? His mind quickly searched for information about the Li family, but he was a little confused for a moment.
Li Yunyi was stunned for a moment. He stared at Murong Ling'er blankly, his eyes full of shock and confusion. He really couldn't understand why she would make her identity public.
Could it be that she was not sent by the person behind the scenes to approach him? After thinking about it, he decided to tell the truth.
"The wife of the former national defense general is my younger sister, and I am Li Yunyi, the second son of the Li family." Li Yunyi's voice was a little hoarse, and his face was full of sadness.
Of the four sons of the Li family who were once famous in Jiangnan, he is now the only one left. Not only that, all his huge fortune was robbed, and he can only survive as a beggar. Fate is too cruel to him.