After the Strategy Mission Was Exposed, the Childhood Friend Became a Sinister Male Ghost - Chapter 7

Di Yu tightened his grip on the eustoma flowers in his arms, the veins on the back of his hand bulging.

“Shut up,” he commanded in a low, cold voice.

The transformation system looked up and flicked its tongue. 【She is not home.】

The struggle in Di Yu’s eyes was fleeting, replaced by an indifferent expression. “Perhaps she just has not woken up yet.”

【You clearly want to go inside and investigate. What are you afraid of? Are you worried she will loathe you for having no boundaries, or are you afraid she will abandon you?】

Di Yu was aware of Ling Luo’s unusual behavior over the past few days, but he resisted letting his thoughts wander. His body reacted faster than his brain as he pressed his finger against the electronic lock and entered the passcode.

A click followed. The door opened.

The entryway was pitch black. Inside, the curtains were drawn tight, blocking out every trace of sunlight. With a snap, he turned on all the lights, revealing the state of the living room.

The large television was covered with a dust cloth. The tea set on the beige coffee table was arranged neatly, and the floor was spotless. Walking further inside, he found the open kitchen was tidy, with utensils organized into their proper categories. He pulled back the heavy balcony curtains and pushed open the floor-to-ceiling windows, but there were no clothes hanging out to dry.

The entire large apartment lacked the warmth of human presence. it was empty and the atmosphere was cold. Di Yu felt a void in his heart. He looked at the surveillance camera positioned above the television wall, his gaze darkening.

The transformation system smiled triumphantly. 【Do you believe me now? She is not home at all.】

“Where is she?”

【I cannot track her specific location.】

Di Yu left, carrying the eustoma flowers with him. He sat back in the car. The driver felt the low pressure radiating from his master and stole a cautious glance through the mirror. Di Yu’s face was grim, and his thin lips were pressed into a straight line of displeasure. His aura was as cold as ice.

“Master, where to?” the driver asked respectfully.

“The company.”

“Yes, Master.”

The driver started the car, feeling perplexed. The master had failed to deliver the flowers and now wore a frozen expression. Ling Luo was truly an extraordinary person. The dignified and arrogant master was someone many wealthy socialites clamored to please. How could she be so ungrateful? Was the power of a childhood sweetheart really that strong?

As the driver speculated wildly, the partition to the back seat suddenly lowered. The man in the back was frostier than ever, his expression terrifyingly grim.

Di Yu made a phone call, his voice icy. “Find Ling Luo’s exact location by midnight today!”

Ling Luo stood in front of the mirror combing her hair.

【Ah!】 The system shrieked.

“What is it? You gave me a fright.”

【The villain entered your home!】

“What?” Ling Luo’s expression stiffened.

【I discovered it through the home surveillance network.】

Ling Luo opened the camera feed on her phone and rewound the footage. A tall figure appeared on the screen. The man in the white suit held a bouquet of eustoma, looking noble and elegant. He walked through the living room, checked the balcony and the kitchen, but notably did not enter her bedroom. Finally, he stood in the center of the living room and looked directly into the camera lens.

His dark eyes were filled with a sinister chill. Through the screen, an invisible pressure seemed to pierce her like fine needles. Ling Luo’s heart jumped, and she immediately flipped her phone face down on the table.

“Goodness! System, why does he have the passcode to my electronic lock?”

【I do not know! I thought you had quietly told him!】

“He truly has no sense of boundaries,” Ling Luo grumbled.

She took a screenshot of the surveillance footage. Suddenly, a notification from Lin Zhouci popped up at the top of her screen. The male lead was urging her to come out. Ling Luo put her phone back in her bag and left the room immediately. Her expressionless face transformed into a bright smile the moment she saw Lin Zhouci.

“Good morning, President Lin!”

“Morning.”

Lin Zhouci stood in the hallway wearing a black shirt. As usual, he had his buttons fastened to the very top. His cold, abstinent aura was mixed with a hint of relaxation. Two numbers appeared above his head: 30.

She had not even spent half a month with the male lead, yet his affection level was already at 30! This was cause for celebration.

“President Lin, is this your casual wear?”

Lin Zhouci looked puzzled.

Ling Luo smiled. “Seeing you without a formal suit suddenly makes you feel much more approachable.”

Lin Zhouci returned the smile. Ling Luo followed him to a factory to inspect their products. Lin Zhouci chatted with the factory manager about the cost and performance of the sensors. Ling Luo listened intently and made quick notes, even taking photos of the products on the assembly line. They finished touring two factories in half a day.

That evening, Ling Luo and Lin Zhouci ate dinner at the hotel restaurant. After they finished their meal, Ling Luo took out her notebook and tablet. She pointed to her notes and photos.

“The cameras produced by LE Electronics have high clarity. Their visual perception is very sensitive, and they feature night vision that reduces noise to ensure clear recording during night driving. Additionally, features like pedestrian tracking and facial recognition are included.”

Lin Zhouci listened seriously to her analysis. His gaze involuntarily shifted to her eyes. Those beautiful eyes released a dazzling light while she worked, shining brighter than a priceless crystal. Gradually, her eyes clearly reflected his own shadow.

He was snapped out of it by Ling Luo’s confused voice. “President Lin, what do you think?”

Lin Zhouci saw his own distracted reflection in her eyes and quickly looked away, nervously pursing his lips. He pressed his fist against his lips as if to hide the embarrassment of his daze. As the boss, he had been inattentive and lost his focus while Ling Luo, his employee, was working so hard. Lin Zhouci felt guilty for his distraction.

“Your analysis is good. LE’s cameras and WO’s radar each have their own advantages, and the costs are within a reasonable range.”

He poured a glass of orange juice for Ling Luo. “This is faster than I expected. I thought we would need to stay in Guangzhou for seven days to finish. Your work efficiency is excellent, Assistant Ling. You have shortened the duration of this business trip.”

The number above Lin Zhouci’s head changed to 35. His affection level was rising!

Women are indeed most charming when they are working. Even the male lead was impressed by her. Ling Luo felt jubilant and smiled as she praised him. “You are also wonderful, President Lin!”

“We still need to visit the third factory tomorrow to check the product status, so we should get some rest early tonight,” Lin Zhouci said as he stood up.

Ling Luo took a sip of her juice before following him. Suddenly, her phone vibrated, and her heart instinctively tightened. She expected a call from Di Yu, but it was actually from the Beijing hospital. Her pupils dilated, and she walked a short distance away before answering.

“Ms. Ling, your mother has suffered a sudden cerebral infarction and needs immediate surgery. Please come here quickly to sign the consent form,” the doctor urged on the other end.

“I am not in Beijing. Please proceed with the surgery first. I will be back tomorrow!”

“Very well, Ms. Ling. We have received your authorization over the phone and will begin the surgery immediately. You must sign the papers when you arrive tomorrow.”

“I understand the legalities. Please just perform the surgery on my mother now.”

Ling Luo lowered her phone, her brow furrowed with worry.