211: SUSPICION ARISES (PART 9)

SUSPICION ARISES (PART 9)

"As you Can see, he knows nothing. Whatever happened with Xiao Lan, it was a pure accident," Xue Lin concluded. She had hypnotized Li Shen and asked him whatever his plan was and if he planned on killing or kidnapping Mu Lan. However, he answered negatively. It was an unexpected outcome but they could do nothing.2

Mu Feng wanted to pull all of his hair. "Ah, I'm going crazy! Where did big brother and sister Lan Lan go? It's their wedding night, at that!"

Mu Feng, Xue Lin, Ge Chen, Lu Feng, and Hugo Muller were in Mu Feng's study. They were still on this ship. Mu Feng and Ge Chen's men were tirelessly looking for the bride and the groom.

The more time passed, the less chance it was for Mu Lan and Mu Liang to stay alive, and yet there was not a single trace of them in the ocean.

"They weren't wearing any heavy clothes for them to drown," Lu Feng speculated.

"We don't know for sure what they were actually wearing," Xue Lin remarked. It was midnight but she couldn't sleep because she was concerned about her friend too.

"I think I got a message from Liang," Ge Chen suddenly announced. He was working on his laptop and suddenly an email popped out. He narrowed his grey eyes. His gaze was unfathomable.

"What?! A message from big brother!" Mu Feng jumped out of his chair and ran toward where Ge Chen was sitting up at a lightning speed.

The message says – We are on honeymoon. Don't bother us. Mu Liang.

It was from Mu Liang's private email address that was only known to his brothers and close friends. If he was in danger, he wouldn't send an email from his private address. That's why there was no way an enemy could send an email from that address. Therefore, they could trust this message.

"Whaaat!!!" Mu Feng screamed as if the world broke apart. "I have been looking for them for hours without sleeping and eating and that's what I get? Unacceptable! I can't take this torture. That's it, I'm going to ruin their honeymoon." He stood up and strode in the direction of the door.

Xue Lin stated from behind, "If you don't want to beg for forgiveness till the day you die, yeah, go and get them."

Mu Feng's legs halted. His heart dropped imagining that cruel moment of his life that had yet to happen.

"What's wrong? Can't go anymore?" Xue Lin tried not to smirk and stood up. She yawned and said, "It's too late. Since they are fine, we have nothing to worry about. I'm going to sleep."

After she left, Lu Feng got up too. "I think it has been a long day. I'm exhausted. I'm out."

Mu Feng turned his head toward Ge Chen. "And what about you? Aren't you going to sleep?"

"Hmm, I should but something is bugging me."

"Something bugging? What? Do you think big brother didn't send this email?"

"Not that. Do you remember several men together at the time of the wedding? I haven't seen them since the ceremony finished. They weren't at lunch."

"Hmm?" Mu Feng frowned. He did his best to recall but came out with nothing. "There were several men gathered in groups. So, I don't think there is anything wrong with this."

"There is something very wrong about this," Ge Chen calmly stated. "I remember everyone's face except them."

"You don't remember certain guests' faces…!" Mu Feng was stunned. If someone had the sharpest brain that was Ge Chen. If he said he couldn't remember, then who could. "Should we watch the surveillance footage?"

"We must," Ge Chen spoke in a firm voice.

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"Yawn! Truly, what are we looking for? It's morning already and I have no clue who you are looking for," Mu Feng complained while yawning. Dark circles formed under his eyes. The word 'stress' was written all over his face. If the wedding arrangement wasn't enough, this searching game since yesterday has worn him out.

"Are you sure about seeing a group of unknown men?" Mu Feng kept yawning.

Ge Chen's pair of grey eyes were fixed on the laptop screen. "I am. I nearly forgot about their existence. I can't remember what they look like. Do you think this is normal?"

"Normal?" Mu Feng bristled, "Right after big brother and sister Lan Lan disappeared under the sea, everything became abnormal."

Ge Chen planted his chin over his left hand and clicked the mouse with his other hand. The people on the screen moved. He knew every single one of them. The faces he was looking for were nowhere to be found.

He narrowed his eyes. 'This is weird,' he thought. He shut his eyes and took a deep breath. 'This is going nowhere. Maybe I need to take a nap before checking the footage again.'

He shut down the laptop and instructed Mu Feng, "Send me the guest lists and information about whoever is sleeping in which room after you wake up."

"So, you are going to sleep now?" Mu Feng inquired.

"My brain isn't working. I need some rest." Ge Chen stood up and left the room.

"He just wants to be with his wife. As if I won't know that," Mu Feng mumbled.

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Ge Chen went back to his room and found Xue Lin sleeping on the bed. The air conditioner was turned on. Feeling cold, she wrapped herself with the comforter. She kept the room dark by closing the curtains.

He knew just like she couldn't sleep when a man was in the same room as her, she couldn't sleep if there was a tiny bit of light. While staying with her for a couple of months, he got to know so many things about her. It was a good thing that she could stand his presence while she was in bed. He was happy that she was slowly opening up to him.

He went to the washroom, took a shower, and changed into pajamas before going to bed. Since there was only one comforter, or so he pretended, he slipped inside Xue Lin's warm comforter. He snuggled closer and smelled a faint scent. It was coming from her. The smell engulfed him. Soon, he fell asleep.

Xue Lin had no idea how long she slept. Her brain told her that she slept enough and it was time to wake up. She slowly opened her eyes. The sunlight came through the closed windows and peeked from the side of the curtains. The room was slightly illuminated.

Xue Lin's eyes adjusted to the faint light and then she turned around. She wished to stay in bed a little longer. However, her heart almost flew away when she noticed someone was sleeping next to her. Her eyes flew away and she nearly fell from the bed.

She grabbed the bedsheet to stop herself from falling when she realized the person was none other than her husband. He was soundly sleeping. She silently let out a deep breath. She could feel her heart racing. A few seconds of anxiety formed cold sweats on her forehead. The air conditioner didn't help her at all.

She quietly got off the bed, trying not to wake him up, and tiptoed to the washroom. After freshening up, she changed her clothes and went out of the room. Asking a crew member about the direction, she went to the dining hall. This was where she had lunch yesterday. The hall was still decorated but the bride and the groom were absent.

She found Yan Su and Qi Ying on the spot. "Good morning, did you sleep well?" Yan Su jokingly asked.

Xue Lin didn't bother to reply to her knowing it was past noon. She sat down beside her and questioned them, "Are you guys having lunch?"

"Nope, I felt like eating strawberry tart. Ying dear is just accompanying me," Yan Su answered and then took a bite of the tart. Due to her pregnancy, she felt like eating food anytime, anywhere. She couldn't control her appetite.

Qi Ying was carefully sewing a handkerchief. She paused sewing and glanced at Xue Lin. She asked in concern, "Why do you look so haggard? When did you sleep last night?"

Xue Lin yawned before answering, "I slept at dawn. You don't have to worry about Xiao Lan and Mr. Mu. They are on their honeymoon."

"Yes, I heard about them from Feng. Geez, I can't believe they did it while making us all worry." Even the calmest person was feeling annoyed by Mu Lan and Mu Liang's trick.

Xue Lin ordered her breakfast. Afterward, she stated, "It was also that guy's fault. Because of him, those two drowned on their wedding night. They deserved better."

"What's that guy's name? Li Shen or something?" Yan Su inquired.

"Something like that. I forgot his name," Xue Lin nonchalantly replied.

Yan Su gazed at her friend in amazement. "You can't even remember a person's name and face. I don't know how you came this far. Wasn't it hard for you to memorize your husband's name and face?"

"You bet!" Only Xue Lin knew how hard she tried. It took her three months to memorize everyone's face in the mansion including her husband.

"I heard about Li Shen. He was after Lan dear for a long time," Yan Su lowered her voice and remarked.

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