Chapter 1821: Life moves on, and who can claim it fades like smoke

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation | Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

After the secretary’s reminder, Gao Zongyuan finally remembered who Qiao Xin was.

Previously, Lin Yi had brought him out to sea with the doctors and female nurses from the hospital.

Back then, he seemed to have had a good time with this female doctor called Qiao Xin.

Most importantly, she knew where Brother Lin was!

“Come on, give me her number.”

“I’ll send it to your phone now.”

“Hurry up.”

Gao Zongyuan hung up the phone, and the other three people’s gazes fell on him.

“What happened? Why are you so agitated?” Liang Jinming asked.

“Didn’t Brother Lin work at Huashan Hospital before? 1 know a colleague of his. She called me and said that she knows where Brother Lin is.”

“Holysh*t!”

Liang Qiming cursed excitedly, “Then what are we waiting for? Hurry up and call back.”

“Don’t worry, the secretary is sending her number over.”

The reason why Qiao Xin wanted to call Gao Zongyuan was because Lin Yi had mentioned them many times when they were at work. He said that they were very close, like biological brothers.

She felt that she had to tell Gao Zongyuan about this.

However, because she did not have Gao Zongyuan’s contact information, she tossed and turned before eventually finding the company’s contact information online.

As he spoke, Gao Zongyuan received a WeChat message. It was a phone number.

Without thinking, Gao Zongyuan dialed the number and opened the loudspeaker function.

“Hello? Is this Qiao Xin?”

“It’s me. Are you Brother Gao?”

It’s me, it’s me,” Gao Zongyuan answered hurriedly. “Where is Brother Lin now?”

“I heard Brother Lin mention you guys before. He said that there’s also someone called Qin Han and Liang Jinming. The four of you have a very good relationship, right?”

“That’s for sure. We’re like biological brothers. They’re right beside me. Brother Lin has been missing for so long. Where did he go? We’ve been looking for him like crazy.”

“He’s at the Union Medical Hospital in Yanjing. If it’s convenient, can you come over?”

“Alright, alright, alright. We’ll go over now. Let’s contact each other by phone.” “Call me when you get there.”

“Thank you, sister. I’ll arrange a meal for you later.”

“No need. If you’re not busy, hurry up and come over.”

“Okay.”

After Gao Zongyuan hung up, the few of them heaved a sigh of relief.

“F*ck, why did he go to Yanjing?” Qin Han scolded. “I was so f*cking worried, but he’s so carefree.”

“Don’t say that. Brother Lin’s technique is top-notch. He’s probably operating on a certain chief. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have asked us go to Yanjing.”

“That’s possible.” Gao Zongyuan lit a cigarette and felt much more relaxed.

“Let’s not waste time here. She called to ask us to go over. 1 think there’s something else to this matter. Let’s go.”

“Wait a moment, 1’11 give Senior Sister a call.”

He Yuanyuan took out her phone and dialed Ji Qingyan’s number.

“You’ve already called me eight times today. Why do you miss me so much?”

‘I have a meeting later and need to prepare some information. I won’t talk to you for now.”

“Senior Sister, wait. Don’t hang up yet.” He Yuanyuan stopped Ji Qingyan. However, she swallowed the words that were about to come out of her mouth. She did not know how to say this.

“What’s wrong? Is there anything else?”

“Well…”

He Yuanyuan’s expression was conflicted. She stammered and finally made up her mind.

“He’s in Yanjing. Do you want to go over?”

He Yuanyuan did not mention his name. She knew that Ji Qingyan could understand who she was referring to.

There was silence on the other end of the line.

He Yuanyuan heard Ji Qingyan’s panting. It was a long time before she heard her answer.

“1 won’t be going. I still have something to do.”

“This is such a big incident, I think it’s better to clarify it in person.” He Yuanyuan said.

“No matter what, the two of you have been together for more than two years.

You can’t act like this.”

“It’s not a big deal. There’s no need to go overboard. In today’s society, such things are not new. You don’t have to worry about me.”

Ji Qingyan paused for a few seconds before saying, “If possible, help me send him a message. I’m not a petty person. I don’t want to become enemies with him.”

“Uh-huh.”

“I have a meeting. I’m hanging up.”

The moment she finished speaking, she hung up the phone.

He Yuanyuan remained silent. She knew that if she said another word, her senior sister would break down.

However, what she didn’t know was that when Ji Qingyan found out about Lin Yi, her tears couldn’t stop flowing.

“Let’s go. Senior Sister isn’t going. Let’s go over.”

“Sister-in-law, such a big thing has happened. You should stay here with President Ji. 1’11 be worried if there’s no one here with us.”

Liang Jinming did not want to bring He Yuanyuan along.

Qin Han and Gao Zongyuan shared the same thoughts.

No matter what, the four of them were in cahoots. If they had anything to say, they could talk openly.

However, if He Yuanyuan went, there were some things that could not be said.

“No, I have to go!” He Yuanyuan said coldly, “I have to slap him in the face!”

Chaoyang Group.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

There was a knock on her office door. Her secretary stood outside and said, President Ji, the strategic meeting for the new project has already begun. The executives are all waiting for you to go over.”

I ell everyone that this will be canceled. We won’t be opening it for now.”

“Okay.”

The secretary responded but did not leave. “President Ji, Chef Li from the canteen has prepared braised cod and honey steak. I’ll get you a serving. You haven’t eaten all day.”

We’ll talk about it later. There’s no hurry. You can leave first.”

“Got it.”

After the secretary left, Ji Qingyan leaned against the table as tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.

She didn’t know why, but whenever she heard that name, her heart would be in

a mess, and she couldn’t stop crying.

Throughout the day, Ji Qingyan had been thinking about many things.

The first time they spoke.

Her first time riding in his car.

The first time she had eaten his cooking.

The first time she went to Disneyland with him in Meiguo.

Numerous firsts flashed before her eyes like fleeting shadows.

Perhaps she was too willful and clingy.

She regretted not cherishing the past two years.

She had relied on him but never thought to give him a warm embrace in return.

She realized she had been too selfish, wanting more of his love but not giving him enough of hers.

If she had the chance to say something to him again, she would want to apologize and thank him for his patience and protection.

Unfortunately, she hadn’t overcome that mountain, unable to let everyone hear their story.

She hadn’t had the chance to say goodbye before everything came to an abrupt end.

Ji Qingyan tightly clenched her hands, crying even harder.

She still couldn’t let go. Over two years, she wanted to walk away gracefully, as if nothing had happened.

But life moves on year after year, and who can claim it fades like smoke?