Shi Lei began to feel something was wrong when Xing Tuo had not appeared at the company for three days. His phone was turned off, and no one answered his home phone. He called Lei Xi, but Lei Xi was still abroad. He went to Xing Tuo’s home and rang the doorbell for a long time with no response. However, the property management staff said they had seen him return three days ago and had not seen him leave. Shi Lei asked the manager to open the door, only to discover Xing Tuo was in a state of high fever and unconsciousness. Shi Lei immediately sent him to the hospital.
After being discharged, Xing Tuo locked himself in the company office, numbing himself with work and alcohol. Shi Lei observed his abnormal behavior, not knowing what had happened to him.
Not long ago, he had seen him looking jubilant. Shi Lei felt that during his time in the United States, Xing Tuo’s emotions were barely noticeable, but after returning to the country, he became moody. Shi Lei had already gotten used to this over time. Was it because of the woman named Xia Qianxi? Although he had barely seen her a few times, she gave him the impression of a calm-faced woman with a faint smile. Just such an ordinary-looking woman, but Shi Lei knew her actions could always influence Xing Tuo’s mood.
Shi Lei glanced at the still-closed office door and looked at his watch – it was already past eight in the evening. Xing Tuo was still inside, and he had been in this state for months, with Xia Qianxi never appearing. Shi Lei began to worry.
Shi Lei hesitantly knocked on the door. There was no sound inside. The door was not locked, so he gently pushed it open. A pungent smell of alcohol hit him, making him cough involuntarily.
“Manager?” Shi Lei looked at the dim room littered with alcohol bottles and frowned.
“What is it?” Xing Tuo’s hoarse, low voice finally came after a long pause.
Shi Lei said, “Uh… would you like to go out for dinner? I know a restaurant with good food.”
Xing Tuo answered, “Hello? … Still no news?”
Chapter 98: Brother’s Lover
“Is your efficiency always this slow?” Xing Tuo roared into the phone.
