He couldn't bear it, yet he could do nothing.
All the people he had arranged to search for his daughter over the years had vanished without a trace.
Ning Zhibei could only gently pat her back, patiently comforting her, "It's not your fault. I've already arranged for people to look for our daughter. I believe we'll find her soon. You should rest first. I can take you out for a stroll tomorrow."
Although he couldn't remember how many times he had repeated these words of comfort, Ning Zhibei felt no impatience, only deep sorrow.
He could use his work to forget the pain of losing his daughter.
But his wife was trapped in a nightmare.
Since tomorrow was a rare free day, he wanted to take her out for a walk.
When his wife heard him say this, her eyes became unusually resolute, "Okay, we'll go look for our daughter together."
...
Hospital.
Mu Yinyin, Ai Mi, and Qi Mo had returned with Fen Fen.
As soon as they pushed open the hospital room door, Qi Mo's phone rang.
Qi Mo immediately took out his phone and answered.
Within two seconds, his expression turned grim.
Then, Ai Mi's phone also rang.
Ai Mi had to hand Fen Fen over to Mu Yinyin, but as she took the child, Ai Mi's long fingernails scraped across her hand.
The force wasn't too severe, but her hand was already red.
Ai Mi had also answered her phone.
Within a few seconds, Ai Mi's expression became as serious as Qi Mo's.
These two were clearly facing a situation, so Mu Yinyin didn't dwell on the scratch on her hand.
Ai Mi and Qi Mo hung up their phones at the same time.
But Ai Mi anxiously said to Qi Mo, "Brother Qi, it's about the Jiang Gang Wharf matter. I need to go home and deal with it now. As for you... can your body handle it?"
The Jiang Gang Wharf incident concerned the lifeline of both families. If something happened, officials from Country E would undoubtedly intervene immediately.
As the head of the Qi family, Qi Mo would have to be present to handle it.
But Ai Mi was very concerned about Qi Mo's health.
Qi Mo responded with a faint "Mm," his expression indifferent.
His symptoms were the mildest; dealing with a matter wouldn't have a major impact.
Ai Mi remained uneasy, her lips pressed together, her expression solemn, "Brother Qi, I don't want you to push yourself. I'm fine. I'll go with Uncle Qi to resolve this. You stay here and recuperate, and Fen Fen still needs care."
Qi Mo sternly refused her, "What can you possibly handle?"
Ai Mi was anxious and worried, "But you..."
At this moment, Mu Yinyin stepped forward, "I'll go with you. If anything happens, I can help you by your side."
She couldn't help with business matters, but if any symptoms arose, she could handle them immediately.
This was exactly what Ai Mi wanted to hear from Mu Yinyin.
As long as Mu Yinyin accompanied them, if an accident occurred at Jiang Gang Wharf, it would be Mu Yinyin's bad luck, and no one else's fault!
Qi Mo, however, refused her resolutely, "You are neither from the Qi family nor the Ai family. What right do you have to go and handle this? Besides, if you leave, who will take care of Fen Fen?"
Qi Mo's words struck Ai Mi like a heavy blow to her chest.
She quickly stepped forward with a firm attitude, "No. If you don't let Mu Yinyin go with you, Brother Qi, you might as well give up on Jiang Gang Wharf now!"
If Qi Mo's poisoning took a turn for the worse, it would give those people an opportunity to strike.
Those people would certainly not miss such a good chance. It would be better not to go.
But Qi Mo couldn't afford not to go.
Jiang Gang Wharf was the most crucial lifeline for their freight transport, especially in the current situation. Letting it go unattended would only lead to a worse fate.
Although the two of them didn't explicitly state what had happened, Mu Yinyin could sense that the matter was not simple.
She stood before them and said calmly, "Stop arguing. I'll go with you as your doctor. I won't interfere with your business. You can talk however you want."
However, Qi Mo's expression darkened.
He didn't want Mu Yinyin to take any risks.
He said with a cold face, "Even as a doctor, you won't be allowed in. Since you say my symptoms are the mildest and I'm not at the Lin Daiyu stage yet, and it's something that can be resolved in a day, your going along would be a waste of time."
Ai Mi: "!"
She genuinely couldn't believe these words were coming from Qi Mo.
What did this mean?
It meant he was unwilling to let Mu Yinyin get into trouble, even if it meant his own death. He cared about Mu Yinyin that much!
She clenched her palm, then stated firmly, "If you can't, I can. Or, we can figure out a way together. If we bring one person, no one will stop us. Brother Qi, if Jiang Gang Wharf is something that can be resolved in a day, why are we receiving news about it simultaneously?"
Qi Mo cast a cold glance at Ai Mi, not wanting her to say any more.
For his safety, Ai Mi had to speak.
Mu Yinyin didn't want them to argue any further, her voice grave, "Qi Mo, you don't want me to take risks, but being your doctor by your side is not a risk. Fen Fen can be looked after by a caregiver. Let's cooperate to handle the immediate issue first."
Mu Yinyin's expression was firm.
Although he hadn't spent much time with Mu Yinyin, he knew her character very well. Once she made a decision, she wouldn't rest until it was resolved.
He sighed, "Yinyin, don't be overly strong with anything."
Mu Yinyin nodded, "I know. If there's anything needed, wouldn't I tell you?"
She looked at him earnestly, her voice calm.
Qi Mo's gaze deepened, and he finally nodded, saying nothing more.
A trace of smugness flashed in Ai Mi's eyes. As long as Brother Qi wasn't accompanying her into danger, that was better than anything else.
...
On the other side.
In the hospital room where Fu Siye and Nan Shiqing were.
As time ticked by, Fu Siye, seeing that Mu Yinyin still hadn't appeared, impatiently took out his phone and called her himself.
Seeing that it was Fu Siye calling, Mu Yinyin's brows furrowed even deeper.
Had he become so shameless and incessant for Nan Shiqing?
If she had known, she should have kept Fu Siye permanently on her blacklist, not bringing him out, and then there wouldn't be so much trouble!
She knew this scoundrel Fu Siye well. If she didn't answer, he would call again, and if she still didn't answer, he would send someone to fetch her, or appear in person!
She answered the phone, impatiently reprimanding, "If you're calling me about Nan Shiqing, then I advise you to hang up immediately."