CHAPTER 307: CHAPTER 307: STOP DREAMING

Zhuang Yi’s expression softened, and he spoke gently, "Alright, go out now and tell Shen Jinci everything you know. Jie Ning, it’s time for you to be sensible."

Zhuang Jie Ning gave a bitter smile. She no longer looked at Zhuang Yi; her face was numb as she slowly turned around and headed toward the direction of the main door....

Bian Yue had a troubled sleep at night; the temperature of this place was rather cold, and combined with the fatigue from the journey, she tossed and turned repeatedly, still finding it hard to fall asleep.

Meanwhile, in the living room, Li Sihe sat on the sofa holding a glass of red wine, reclining in silence, his back against the sofa.

In front of him was a computer, its glowing screen revealing a cold expression on his face.

The wine in his hand hadn’t been touched for a long time as he quietly scrutinized the email in front of him.

It contained only a simple line of text— "Release Bian Yue."

Shen Jinci was quicker than he had expected.

And now, finding Bian Yue was just a matter of time.

In such a short time, Zhuang Jie Ning had been completely overwhelmed and spilled everything.

Li Sihe’s expression grew even colder. He narrowed his eyes, set down the red wine, closed his eyes, and a hint of fatigue was visible on his face.

An underling dressed in a black trench coat walked in from outside; the wind and snow that followed him inside filled the hall with a sense of chill, as if the gloom was unshakable.

Li Sihe’s expression was unchanged; upon hearing the footsteps of his subordinate, he indifferently asked, "How did it go?"

"The doctor you asked me to find has been located. Tomorrow morning, Dr. John will come over to check on Miss Bian’s health."

"Good." Li Sihe waved his hand to dismiss the underling, "I got it. I’ll arrange for Bian Yue to have a check-up tomorrow morning."

Bian Yue was at the railing on the second floor, unable to sleep, she had come out for a walk. From a distance, she saw Li Sihe interacting with the subordinate; although she didn’t know what they were talking about, a sense of wariness rose in her heart.

Today, Bian Yue had no way of trusting Li Sihe, not even a shred.

Li Sihe inadvertently looked up and met Bian Yue’s gaze; the two of them stared at each other across a lengthy distance, and for a long time, neither spoke to break the silence.

The subordinate sensed that the atmosphere was off and quietly left without saying a word.

Li Sihe got to his feet and walked towards Bian Yue.

It was only when he reached the upper floor that he noticed Bian Yue was barefoot on the wooden floor.

He frowned, turned, and left.

When he returned, he had a pair of slippers in his hand.

Li Sihe knelt down to help Bian Yue put on the shoes; his movements were natural, skilled, and gentle, "Why aren’t you sleeping at night, standing outside alone like this?"

"I’m not used to the bed, can’t sleep," Bian Yue said softly with her eyes lowered, watching Li Sihe help her with the shoes. She didn’t resist, just quietly said, "Li Sihe, how long do you plan to keep me locked up? Once my child is born, are you planning to have us mother and daughter live here for the rest of our lives?"

Li Sihe paused his movements; Bian Yue always knew how to say things that pained him.

He calmly finished putting on her shoes, looked up at her, and replied indifferently, "How would you like me to answer you?"

"I want you to tell me the truth." Bian Yue’s tone was cold, "Is this place your ultimate destination for me, or do you just intend to have me stay here briefly?"

"Bian Yue, if now, Shen Jinci appeared in front of you, would you go with him?" Li Sihe looked into Bian Yue’s eyes, slowly stood up, his voice even calmer, "Would you leave with him, or would you stay?"

Bian Yue chuckled, "Why would I stay? To make you happy? Li Sihe, do you care about my feelings? You’re just selfishly trying to keep me trapped."

"Yes, I’m selfish, I’m not like Shen Jinci; he concedes to you in everything. But Bian Yue, that’s because our positions are different. If you loved me, I could also concede to you in everything."

As he said this, his words seemed to convey a sense of despair, "I don’t know what to do with you, Bian Yue, I have tried everything, but you’re so stubborn..."

Bian Yue’s expression turned even colder; she clenched her fist and refused to speak further, turning to leave.

Li Sihe sneered, his voice suddenly tense as he said sharply, "Shen Jinci will find this place soon."

Bian Yue turned sharply, staring at him in astonishment.

A sense of defeat crashed in Li Sihe’s heart with a sneer, "Hearing that he is about to find this place, are you happy? Bian Yue, why is there no place for me in your heart at all! I’m also human, I also feel pain!"

Bian Yue didn’t want to listen to Li Sihe’s meaningless words. She watched him closely, fearful of missing any subtle expression on his face, "Is it true? Will Jinci find this place?"

"Yes." Li Sihe scoffed, "Zhuang Jie Ning left behind an email address that could contact me, intending for her to inform me of Shen Jinci’s movements when the situation was out of control. But now, Shen Jinci already knows this contact method. The moment I received the email, Shen Jinci’s people were already tracking my IP address."

Bian Yue didn’t take much in; she was only thinking that once Shen Jinci found this place, she could leave immediately.

The relief that appeared on her face was too glaring.

Li Sihe’s sneer intensified, a searing pain swirling in his chest as he gazed unwaveringly at Bian Yue. In the next moment, he suddenly grabbed her wrist.

"What are you doing! Let go of me!"

"I didn’t finish what I was saying! Bian Yue, he can find you, but can’t I take you out of here?" Li Sihe’s grip on Bian Yue’s hand was tight, "I’ve just informed you that Shen Jinci is going to find you, and just for that, you’re this happy. Bian Yue, you really disappoint me!"

Bian Yue looked coldly at Li Sihe, "Disappointed? Aren’t those my words to you? Li Sihe, you could even use your own life and death to deceive me, and now you’re speaking of disappointment to me, don’t you find yourself ridiculous?"

"I’m ridiculous? Isn’t Shen Jinci ridiculous? Bian Yue! How can you hurt me like this!"

"Let go! You madman!" Bian Yue struggled forcefully, trying to break free from his clutches, her emotions out of control as she spoke without restraint, "I will leave this place sooner or later! It’s impossible for me to just stay by your side! Stop dreaming! I’m not a dog you raised!"

Li Sihe’s eyes flashed with hostility; with anger lacing his voice, he said, "Stop talking!"

Bian Yue scoffed, "Is there anything you dare not hear? Li Sihe, a person like you will forever pursue what you’ve lost; you will never attain happiness!"

"Enough!" Fed up, Li Sihe released Bian Yue’s wrist. She, unprepared, collided with a stone pillar of the fence.

"Bian Yue!" Li Sihe’s expression changed; he quickly stepped forward to support her, and she had already fainted in his arms.

He couldn’t care less anymore, took out his phone with shaking hands, and his voice trembled, "Call a doctor! Get a doctor here now!"