"I know, I definitely won't run around aimlessly, and moreover, when getting off work, I also came by public transportation. Basically, I won't have any involvement with those people, as long as they don't want to take action, I think, they probably won't do anything in the short term."

"If you put it that way, you've really reminded me. I must send someone to protect you. Right now, I'm working in the office, and for me, I indeed can't afford to be distracted by anything else."

"It's okay, I think if they do come here, for now, it's just temporary surveillance, so, I believe my situation is still relatively safe."

"But you can't let your guard down. If anything were to happen, it would really be impossible to explain to Sixth Master. No, tomorrow I'll discuss this with the old master and arrange for some people to protect you."

"What, are you protecting me just to have an explanation for my grandfather?"

Her retort made Ye Chen unable to wrap his head around it, as if there was more to her words.

If that was the case, then it seemed as if their relationship had become a very pure employer-employee one.

But deep down, Ye Chen felt that he had developed some sort of dependency on Lin Yaru, although he was unclear whether this dependency was emotional or related to daily life.

In any case, Ye Chen never treated her as his employer, but rather as a life companion.

"No, don't overthink it. Even if I don't explain to Sixth Master, haven't I been protecting you just as well before? So, your safety is my ultimate responsibility."

"Mm, I'm a bit tired. After working the night shift yesterday and rushing a surgery this morning, I'm indeed exhausted. I want to head back to my room and rest early. Tomorrow morning, I still have a ton of things to do."

"Alright, then you go back. If there's anything upstairs, call me."

"Okay, I got it."

Their conversation didn't last long, and he could tell that although Lin Yaru's mentality had been gradually changing, deep down, it seemed she had not truly let go of the issue.

However, seeing even a slight change was satisfying enough for Ye Chen. He didn't stay downstairs for too long and directly returned to his own room.

He had left the company affairs to Anying; he felt that there shouldn't be any problems, especially since the company was still very safe at night.

The rumors of haunting had not been entirely dispelled, and only after he explained the situation clearly tomorrow would people be able to settle down in the company again.

Therefore, for today, Ye Chen could recharge and have a good night's sleep, and upon opening his eyes tomorrow, he believed it would be a bright new day.

As he lay in bed, Ye Chen unwittingly slipped into dreamland.

It seemed he had a dream, and he was in a blooming garden filled with flowers everywhere.

When he turned around, he saw Lin Yaru standing right beside him.

For some reason, at that moment, Ye Chen's heart was incredibly thrilled, as if this feeling could only arise when they were alone together.

He happily walked over, then gently took her hand, and they walked towards the valley together.

But at that moment, suddenly, Ye Chen heard the sound of thunder, followed by a bolt of lightning.

Ye Chen quickly shielded Lin Yaru behind him, and at the same time, it seemed he was awakened by the sound of a ringing phone.

Ye Chen wondered, where was the ringing coming from?

Curiously, he sat up and glanced over, only to realize that he had been dreaming.

Although it was a dream, the phone had indeed rung, right by his pillow.

Truth be told, at that moment, Ye Chen's heart felt a bit uneasy.

Just immersed in a beautiful dream and not yet fully awake, but now, it seemed like reality had swiftly pulled him back.

He had felt that he and Lin Yaru could share a happy dream, and in that sense, his dream was not in vain.

He turned on the lamp and looked up to see that it was now 1:00 AM.

Wondering what matter could prompt a phone call at this time, Ye Chen had fully awakened now.

A phone call at this hour almost certainly meant something important, so he hurriedly reached for his cell phone and saw to his surprise that it was a call from Anying.

Why would Anying call at this time? Could something have happened at the company at night?

"Hello, Anying, what's up?"

Ye Chen answered the call and said into the phone.

However, in reality, Ye Chen didn't hear Anying's voice, but only the very chaotic sound of the environment.

Many people were talking, but he couldn't make out what they were saying, and there was a loud music in the background.

"Hello, hello, Anying, is that you?"

He yelled into the phone, but still received no response from Anying.

Damn, what was going on? And now, judging by the sounds, it was likely that the person was not in the office.

If not in the office, then where had she gone? And why did she make this unexpected call to him?

With these thoughts, Ye Chen grew restless. Could it be an unintentional call made from a pocket?

Ye Chen held the phone and carefully listened to the babble of male and female voices, but he couldn't discern if Anying was speaking or not?

Finally, Ye Chen hung up and redialed Anying's number, but this time, no one answered the call.

Ye Chen didn't know what had happened to Anying, but he knew that something important must have occurred for her to have called him at the very last moment.