Marriage Seduction Addiction

Seeing Lu Xingyan's posture, Jiang Muchen seemed to realize something, quickly pushed open the door and got out of the car. He first glanced at the exquisite mountain villa in front of him, and then strode after Lu Xingyan, blocking his way.

"You flew all this way back just to stop me from seeing Tang Xu, didn't you?" Jiang Muchen said. "Now that I'm here, where are you going?"

Lu Xingyan looked at him coldly. "I won't stop you now. If you want to see her, go ahead and see her as much as you want. As for what you're going to do, whether you're planning to tell her that you've fallen in love with her after inflicting countless pains on her, or whether you're planning to let her know about what happened between her and Yan Shiyu during her amnesia, that's your business. I have no say in it, do I?"

Jiang Muchen's expression changed several times, but he finally sensed something and asked, "What happened to Tang Xu?"

"You're asking me? I have no answer," Lu Xingyan said. "Do you expect me to find her and then torture or disgust her again?"

After Lu Xingyan finished speaking, he didn't linger and walked directly past Jiang Muchen towards the mountain trail ahead.

Jiang Muchen stood frozen in place for a moment before finally turning around and walking towards the guesthouse.

He had barely stepped inside when he heard the butler making a phone call. After listening for a few moments, Jiang Muchen already knew what had happened—

Tang Xu went into the mountains alone and is currently out of contact.

In an instant, countless thoughts flashed through Jiang Muchen's mind, making it impossible for him to make sense of them clearly.

When he came to his senses, he realized that he had somehow walked back to the car.

Tan Siyi followed him out, still wondering what to say, when Jiang Muchen said, "Let's go into the mountains."

Although she knew how important Tang Xu was to the current situation, Tan Siyi couldn't help but worry more about the timing of this incident. She said, "This mountain isn't particularly dangerous, and the tourist routes are well-established. Miss Tang shouldn't encounter any trouble here. If you go into the mountain like this, and Miss Tang comes down, wouldn't you miss her? There are so many things waiting for you to handle right now. If something happens to her in the mountains, wouldn't that be even more troublesome... It would be better if I went into the mountains, and you stayed here to wait for news. That way, we can keep an eye on each other."

Given the current situation, Tan Siyi's plan is definitely better.

However, Jiang Muchen seemed not to have heard a word, and when he spoke again, he only repeated one sentence: "Go into the mountains."

……

Compared to those deep in Qingyun Mountain in Chengdu, this noon is still a good time for most people in Huai'an to enjoy the local gossip.

The popularity of the Yan family's illegitimate children remains high, with people still engrossed in their various speculations.

Yan Shiyu is undoubtedly the protagonist of these topics.

However, at this moment, he, the protagonist, was lying peacefully on his bed in the apartment as if nothing had happened, as if he were still fast asleep.

Yes, in the past, no one would have believed that the CEO of Yan's Group, a man known for his diligence, respect, integrity, and composure, would close the curtains in his room in broad daylight, sealing the entire house as if it were night, just to fall asleep.

Unfortunately, sleep was always a luxury for him.

In the past, there wasn't enough sleep, and people were forced not to sleep.

Now, I can't sleep, and even dreaming has become a luxury.

The room, with its constant temperature and humidity, was ice-cold; even the bed sheets she had personally chosen couldn't warm her icy body.

He once thought that he could rely on this house, which she had personally decorated, to get through the end—after all, it was a house she had personally chosen and carefully decorated, filled with her style and atmosphere inside and out.

Drinking poison to quench thirst.

This house was his comfort, but also his poison.

He originally thought that would be enough.

But in the end, he underestimated himself.

Over the years, his entire body has been covered with wounds, some of which have scabbed over, while others are still festering.

After countless tears, the body learns to protect itself; when all that remains of bodily sensation is numbness—

Even when it's not painful enough, it still becomes a kind of suffering.

But so what?

Soon, he will have finished what he needs to do, and then everything will return to normal.

Just then, a familiar melody rang out, shattering the silence of the room.

Those were the opening bars of Bouté's "Clair de Lune," a musical passage she liked, which is why she specifically chose it for her doorbell ring.

This sound doesn't come out very often in this house.

But he had heard it countless times.

So much so that when it plays, he can completely ignore it, turning it into background noise in his mind, and continue to lie there peacefully, completely unaffected.

The person outside the door clearly lacked such a level of understanding. After waiting for a while without receiving a response, he chose to break down the door and enter directly.

When the room lights came on, Yan Shiyu was already sitting on the edge of the bed, his figure and posture exuding extreme languor. His tightly closed brows and eyes, however, were extremely imposing. When he slowly opened his eyes, his dark pupils seemed to be able to captivate people.

"Who let you in?" he asked.

Duan Siwei stood at the door, still slightly out of breath from breaking down the door. His gaze fell on Yan Shiyu, but he remained silent, as if he had been preparing for this for a long time. "I didn't want to disturb your midday rest, but I received some news and thought I should let you know anyway. Although you don't tell me anything now and don't need my help, you probably don't want to be friends with me anymore. But I'm a soft-hearted person, loyal and sentimental, and I still think of you. Since you won't answer the phone or open the door, I had no choice but to barge in."

Yan Shiyu clearly had no patience to listen to his nonsense, so he got up and headed for the bathroom.

The next moment, Duan Siwei's calm yet indifferent voice came from behind—

"It's nothing, it's just that Tang Xu entered Qingyun Mountain at three in the morning, alone, without her phone, and we haven't heard from her yet."

Yan Shiyu suddenly stopped.

Duan Siwei paused for a moment after speaking, staring at his retreating figure for a while before chuckling again and saying, "But this news isn't important to you now, is it? After all, you're strangers now. Whether you want to hear it or not, I've fulfilled my duty as a friend by telling you. Since you want me to stay out of it, I'll just be a bystander watching the show. I've never been very good at classical Chinese studies. What if something happens to Tang Xu? Wouldn't your current situation be... a case of different paths leading to the same end?"

……

Qingyun Mountain is less than 100 kilometers from Chengdu. It boasts tranquil scenery, beautiful landscapes, and is surrounded by waterfalls and streams, making it a popular tourist destination, especially in summer when countless people come here to escape the heat.

But once winter arrives, not many people come here.

Although there weren't many people, the safety was quite high as the hiking route was well-planned.

However, this is, after all, a large mountain. In addition to the planned routes, there are countless dense forests and trails. Especially since it snowed a couple of days ago, it's hard to say what might happen if one actually takes an unplanned path and ventures into those deserted forests.

Lu Xingyan firmly believed that Tang Xu would not take such a risk, because she had always been stubborn and headstrong. Although it was not obvious on the surface, she would always act according to her heart. As long as she had something she wanted to uphold, she would not easily put herself in danger.

However, when he quickly climbed to the top of the mountain along the regular mountain path but still couldn't see Tang Xu, Lu Xingyan began to doubt his judgment of Tang Xu for the first time.

Was it an accident, or did she do it intentionally?
Could it be that amnesia and the deaths of the Song couple really hit her so hard that they changed her personality?
If this is truly an insurmountable obstacle for her, what will she do in this mountain?
Lu Xingyan stood on the viewing platform at the top of the mountain, gazing absently at the distant clouds, her heart no longer able to stir with emotion.

The winter mountain winds were biting, and the clouds were so thick; the weather was really not good. The snow on the mountaintop hadn't melted yet, and it seemed like another round of snow was coming.

If Tang Xu is not found, Lu Xingyan simply cannot imagine the harsh cold and suffering she will have to endure in this mountain.

There is more than one way to climb a mountain.

Jiang Muchen and Tan Siyi entered the mountain at almost the same time as Lu Xingyan. At a fork in the road, they chose a different path from Lu Xingyan. At the second fork, the two continued to search separately.

Finally, when Jiang Muchen reached the mountaintop and saw Lu Xingyan standing alone in the distance, he immediately knew that he had not found Tang Xu on that path either.

Similarly, there was no news from Tan Siyi either.

Jiang Muchen turned around and went down the mountain again to continue his search.

By 4 p.m., all the rescue personnel searching for Tangxu in the mountains were in place and began a detailed search of the entire mountain from bottom to top, relying on their rich experience.

Young team member Zhang Heng was participating in the search and rescue for the first time. He was responsible for the dense forest area in Dongshan. When he reached the edge of the forest, he unexpectedly saw what appeared to be a figure flashing by ahead.

Zhang Heng instantly became excited.

Is it possible to successfully find someone on the first search and rescue attempt?

As he thought about it, he quickly stepped forward, "Tang Xu, are you Tang Xu?"

This is not an area open to the public, and there are no regular roads in the forest area. The snow, fallen leaves, and tangled shrubs make the road underfoot extremely difficult to walk on. Zhang Heng struggled forward, and behind a large tree, a black figure suddenly became clear.

However, it was the figure of a man.

It's clearly not Tang Xu.

Zhang Heng was taken aback, then said, "Sir, this is an area that is not open to the public. You should not come here."

The man turned his head and glanced at him.

At this time of day, in this kind of forest, visibility was already quite poor, and Zhang Heng couldn't see the man's face clearly. He only heard the man's cold, indifferent voice: "Search and rescue team?"

"Yes, we are on a mission."

"No news yet?"

Upon hearing his question, Zhang Heng immediately understood what was going on. "You're here to see Tang Xu too?"

The man didn't answer, only saying, "Keep doing what you're supposed to do."

After saying that, he continued walking towards the edge of the dense forest.

Zhang Heng had carefully studied the map of the mountain before coming, and seeing him continue forward, he quickly stopped him: "Don't go any further, it's very dangerous over there. Further ahead are steep slopes and cliffs, and it's getting dark soon. You can't see what's hidden under the dead branches and leaves over there, it's easy for an accident to happen. Even professional search and rescue personnel can't go into that area alone, let alone you—"

As he spoke, the man showed no sign of stopping; on the contrary, he quickened his pace.

Zhang Heng's expression changed, and he quickly followed.

Although he was a newcomer, he had received professional training and should have been able to keep up with the man easily in this geographical environment.

However, the man was surprisingly fast. Zhang Heng watched as he got further and further away, shouting several times, but received no response. In the end, he could only watch helplessly as the man's figure disappeared from his sight. (End of Chapter)