Stealing Your Heart (Lin Xinyan) novel Chapter 1000

Shaken, Wen Xiaoji continued, “We have lost contact with Yanchen and are still searching for him. Once we have any information, you will be the first to know.”

Zong Jinghao gradually clenched his fist while his tone was grim. “How long has it been?”

“It’s been… half a month.” Wen Xiaoji averted his gaze.

Zong Jinghao felt a gut-wrenching pain in his heart but he didn’t show it on his face. He was worried that his anxiety would reveal the news to Lin Xinyan which would make things worse. Given Lin Xinyan’s current health, she might fall sick from the shock.

“You have to keep mum, even from family.” He was suggesting that Wen Xiaoji not tell Chen Shihan about it, for fear that she would accidentally spill the beans to Lin Xinyan.

“I understand. I didn’t tell anyone else other than you.” Wen Xiaoji felt guilty over the matter.

“Was he in a dangerous situation?” Zong Jinghao wanted to know more.

“I heard it was but he wasn’t alone. The whole squad was ambushed.” Wen Xiaoji wasn’t there and only heard the reports from those that returned alive.

Zong Jinghao suggested, “Tonight, we will stay at the hotel.”

“There’s plenty of space here,” Wen Xiaoji quickly suggested. “Your room is already prepared.”

“You can’t even hide it from me, so what if she finds out? I’m sure you’re aware that she can’t take the shock given the state of her health.” Zong Jinghao’s decision was firm.

Wen Xiaoji was speechless. He acknowledged he couldn’t maintain his composure well enough and failed to hide the fact from Zong Jinghao. Nevertheless, it was almost impossible to hide something from him in the first place.

He seemed to know everything.

“You have a point. But how are you going to explain the sudden change of plans?” Wen Xiaoji asked in concern.

“I have my ways. So don’t worry,” Zong Jinghao replied grimly.

Since Zong Jinghao had a plan, Wen Xiaoji didn’t protest any further. After all, he was indeed afraid to face Lin Xinyan. In the event she became suspicious, he really didn’t know how to break it to her.

By staying at the hotel, he wouldn’t have to worry about her questioning him about Zong Yanchen.

Zong Jinghao finally got up after a long while in the room. Meanwhile, Chen Shihan and Lin Xinyan were still chatting in the living hall.

“Time to go,” Zong Jinghao remarked.

“Didn’t you say you would be staying the night?” Chen Shihan asked before Lin Xinyan could respond.

“It’s been a long time since we last came. Hence, there are some other places I still need to visit,” Zong Jinghao explained. Wen Xiaoji added, “They have not visited in a long time. I’m sure there are other places where they need to be.”

Chen Shihan stopped asking, but Lin Xinyan stood up and looked at Zong Jinghao. “Where are we going? Why didn’t you mention it before?”

Zong Jinghao replied plainly, “I just didn’t let you know in advance. Let’s go.”

“Alright.” Lin Xinyan acknowledged without suspecting anything.

After they left the Wen residence, Lin Xinyan waited for Wen Xiaoji and Chen Shihan to be out of earshot before asking, “Why do I get the feeling something isn’t right with you?”