Chapter 218: Chapter 216: Accident Occurs (1) Ji Baijian encounters an accident
Translator: 549690339
Song Family Mansion.
Song Zhizhi and Ji Baijian were chitchatting.
Her father, Song Shan, suddenly returned home.
Song Zhizhi was a bit surprised. She put down her phone and looked at her father and behind him followed Wei Ziming.
“Dad, why are you home?” Song Zhizhi asked. Speaking, she smiled at Wei Ziming as a greeting.
Wei Ziming gave a slight nod.
Song Shan answered with a smile, “Knowing that you are home, can’t I come home to keep you company at noon?”
Song Zhizhi quickly went over and affectionately held onto Song Shan’s arm, “Don’t you need to rest at noon?”
Her father usually napped at this time.
“I can sleep at home later on.” Song Shan indulged.
Song Zhizhi led her father towards the sofa.
“Why did Baijian leave so suddenly?” Song Shan asked.
“The CEO of the branch company in M Country suddenly disappeared, Ji Baijian went over to check the situation and will only be back after implementing a project.”
“That makes sense, men should prioritize their careers.” Song Shan nodded, implying his approval.
Song Zhizhi didn’t say much more, she casually asked about other matters, “There shouldn’t be any issues with the Commercial Management recently, right?”
“Not really. The offshore project you were previously in charge of is now progressing according to plan under various companies’ construction, with the Construction Department keeping a close eye. On the other hand…” Song Shan said, “On my end, I have a plan to expand external businesses which is a bit tricky right now.”
“What happened?” Song Zhizhi asked.
“S Country wants to fix a business bug of its own, but currently all the IT professionals in S Country are unable to fix it perfectly. There are exceptionally dangerous loopholes that can jeopardize S Country’s top-secret intranet at any moment. Therefore, they have sent out applications to various countries around the world hoping for support. The reward for fixing the bug is signing external trade contracts with the successful country and establishing long- term cooperation by reducing the current export tax rate by three percent.” Song Shan explained, “Mr. Ye values this greatly.”
“Did he assign the work to you?” Song Zhizhi asked.
“Foreign affairs are inherently part of my job.” said Song Shan candidly.
Song Zhizhi nodded, “S Country is a nation full of talents.”
“But this loophole has persisted for 2 months. The IT elites of S Country worked tirelessly for 2 months, yet were unable to fix it perfectly, hence the reason they reluctantly sought help from the world.”
“Is the schedule tight?” Song Zhizhi asked.
“Very tight. I learned that other countries have started gathering technical talents. Since S country cannot disclose the bug, they can only dispatch technical personnel from various countries to the intranet of S country to fix it, to prevent leakage. We’ve got 15 days. After 15 days, we’ll take our technical staff to S country. At present, we’ve issued nationwide invitations to the IT industry, requiring at least a week of selection and final training.”
“That indeed is a tight timeline.”
“Yes indeed.” Song Shan sighed, “Just go with the progress for now.”
“Dad, you seem to be under a lot of pressure.” Song Zhizhi looked at her father’s state. There had been pressure before, even bosses had it in the workplace. However, she suddenly felt that her father was getting older but was still bearing these matters.
If we can fix the glitch for S country using our own technical staff this time, our foreign trade development in that country would reach a new level.”
“But I heard that our country’s IT isn’t very strong.” Song Zhizhi frowned.
“Y Country has always been at the forefront of the IT industry. It’s been heard that their movement has been huge this time, and that’s why my pressure is so substantial.” Song Shan sighed helplessly.
Song Zhizhi nodded, “Forget it, Dad. Don’t think too much about it. Maybe in recent years, our country has also highlighted many IT talents.”
“I hope so.”
Song Zhizhi didn’t say much more.
Just at this moment, a servant called them to eat.
After lunch, Song Shan went back to his room to rest.
Everyone else also returned to their rooms.
Wei Ziming walked towards Luo Xiaolang’s room.
Luo Xiaolang was about to sleep.
She didn’t know when she had developed the habit of sleeping when she was bored.
She looked at Wei Ziming, her smile brilliant, “Master.”
Wei Ziming walked into Luo Xiaolang’s room.
The door was closed behind him.
Wei Ziming asked, “Is the monitor still not placed on Yin Qin?” “I haven’t run into him much these past few days.” Luo Xiaolang said.
“Don’t forget this matter.”
“Okay.” Luo Xiaolang nodded.
“Did Ji Baijian go to M Country?” Wei Ziming asked.
“Yes, he did. The day after the wedding.” Luo Xiaolang answered honestly.
“They…”
“What?” Luo Xiaolang didn’t understand.
“Are you living with them?” Wei Ziming asked.
“No, I’m not. Ji Baijian bought two houses, one upstairs and one downstairs. I live in the one downstairs. It’s very spacious.” Luo Xiaolang quickly explained.
“Alright.” Wei Ziming nodded.
“Master, I feel that you’ve been acting strangely recently.” Luo Xiaolang looked at Wei Ziming’s appearance.
Wei Ziming smiled and patted Luo Xiaolang’s head, “It’s nothing, just that I find it hard to trust Ji
Baijian. I feel uneasy with Song Zhizhi and Ji Baijian under the same roof.” “Oh.” Luo Xiaolang nodded, “But I think Ji Baijian would not harm Song Zhizhi.”
“We mustn’t let down our guard.” Wei Ziming warned. “Yes.” Luo Xiaolang always followed instructions obediently.
“I won’t disturb your rest any longer.” “Hmm.”
Wei Ziming left Luo Xiaolangs room.
In the corridor, he saw Song Zhizhi suddenly coming out of her room.
Song Zhizhi looked at Wei Ziming, and greeted him with a laugh, “Brother Ziming.”
“Hmm.” Wei Ziming nodded.
“Aren’t you going to take a nap?”
“I was going to have a chat with Xiaolang.”
“Why are you so close with Xiaolang?” Song Zhizhi was puzzled.
Luo Xiaolang, that girl, seemed indifferent to everyone except Wei Ziming, whom she was exceptionally warm to.
“Perhaps because I am the first extraterrestrial species she has encountered.” “Extraterrestrial?” Song Zhizhi laughed.
Wei Ziming’s stern look seemed to soften a bit at that moment, “Zhizhi.” “Hmm.”
“I hope you learn how to protect yourself.” Wei Ziming suddenly became serious.
Song Zhizhi looked at him.
“This holds true for anyone, even those closest to you.” Wei Ziming reminded. Song Zhizhi’s lips twitched into a smile, “Are you referring to Ji Baijian?”
“Not only him.” Wei Ziming answered.
Song Zhizhi frowned.
“Of course, Ji Baijian should be the top priority to guard against.”
Song Zhizhi nodded, “Rest assured, Brother Ziming. I’ve been through a lot. Aside from my relatives, I know how to interact with everyone else.”
Wei Ziming seemed to falter.
Song Zhizhi continued, “I admit that I’m really fond of Ji Baijian at the moment, but regardless of my fondness, I am very clear about how to deal with him.”
“Hmm.” Wei Ziming didn’t seem to want to say more.
Song Zhizhi also laughed, “You should rest too. I am going downstairs to get a drink.”
Wei Ziming headed towards his own room.
Song Zhizhi went downstairs.
In Wei Zimings eyes, was Ji Baijian utterly unreliable?
She subtly bit her lip.
Just how powerful was Ji Baijian exactly?!
Because she wasn’t at work, she couldn’t really fall asleep at noon either.
She took a cup of water and sat on the couch, turning on the TV.
The TV was usually watched by her father, who, due to his work, almost always tuned it to an international channel. The moment she picked up the remote control to change the channel, she suddenly became dumbstruck.
The international channel was broadcasting news, a female anchor reported in standard international language, “…At 3:28 a.m. local time in M Country, a massive explosion occurred in a skyscraper on Alice Imperial Street. The building collapsed abruptly. Local authorities are currently conducting rescue operations and investigating the cause of the explosion. Correspondents report that this building is one of the symbols of commercial offices in M Country, mainly housing foreign companies including the IT Apex Division from Y Country, the First Group’s division from Beixia Country, and the Jihong Group’s division from Yanshang Country…” Song Zhizhi couldn’t listen any further.
She picked up her phone, her entire hand trembling.
She dialed Ji Baijiants number.
Just now she had sent him a message, she had just sent a message.
Why was he able to reply to her message late at night?
No, he couldn’t have been working overtime.
At 3 in the morning, he would have definitely been back at the hotel.
But why wasn’t he answering the phone?
Why was no one picking up the phone?
He was just chatting with her moments ago. Was he too tired and fell asleep?
He must have been just too tired and fell asleep and accidentally turned on Do Not Disturb on his phone.
No.
Ji Baijian’s phone would never be on Do Not Disturb, it never had been.
Her eyes suddenly turned red, with some dark thoughts lingering in her mind, but she forced herself not to believe them.
At that moment.
Her phone suddenly rang.
She looked at the incoming call in fright.
It wasn’t Ji Baijian.
She cleared her throat, answering the phone, “Yin Qin.”
“Have you seen the news?” Yin Qin asked.
Song Zhizhi nodded, “Yes, I just saw it.” “I tried to call Baijian, but he didn’t answer.”
“Me too.”
“I’m planning to go to M Country now. Do not worry, I will contact you as soon as I get there.” Yin Qin seemed to comfort her.
At this moment, Yin Qin seemed to have become much serious.
‘Yin Qin.” Song Zhizhi called him, “Can I go with you?”
Yin Qin seemed to pause for a moment.
“I want to see for myself, otherwise I don’t know if I will break down.”
“Baijian said…” Yin Qin bit his lip, “He wouldn’t want you involved in this kind of danger.”
“What do you mean?” Song Zhizhi stared at Yin Qin.
Yin Qin stated flatly, “There’s a lot, let Baijian explain to you later, you just need to wait for the call at home. Rest assured, Ji Baijian is very strong, he won’t die so easily.” After speaking, he abruptly hung up the phone.
What did he mean by… preventing her from getting into danger?
Does it mean that he knows danger might occur?
Knowing that there will be danger , yet still risking oneself?!
What on earth for!
No.
She shouldn’t fall into this vicious cycle now. The most important thing is whether Ji Baijian is still alive.
Is he still alive.
She made herself look very calm as she dialed Ji Baili’s number.
She reasoned that if something had happened to Ji Baijian, the Ji family would undoubtedly respond, and Ji Yunlei definitely wouldn’t go himself, so Ji Baili was the best candidate.
Ji Baili answered the phone, “Sister-in-law.” “Where are you?”
“On the way to the airport.” Ji Baili answered.
So, her guess was indeed correct. Song Zhizhi controlled her emotions, “Come and pick me up.” “Ah?” Ji Baili was surprised.
“I just talked to Yin Qin, and we’re going to M Country together.” “Oh.” Ji Baili nodded, not asking any further.
Song Zhizhi hung up the phone and quickly went upstairs.
The staircase echoed with the sound of hurried footsteps and knocks on the door. Luo Xiaolang swiftly opened the door, “Pack up quickly, and come with me to M Country.” Then he rushed to his father’s room without another word, knocking on the door.
“Kno… ”
“Dad. ” Song Zhizhi spoke quickly and anxiously, “Ji Baijian has had an accident in M Country right now, and I don’t know how he’s doing. He’s not answering my calls, and I want to go and see him. I’m leaving right now.”
“What?” Song Shan was confused.
“I’ll explain everything else to you later. Now Ji Baili is coming to pick me up.”
“Zhizhi.” Song Shan watched as she hastily left, “Be careful. Once you’re out of my line of sight, I’ll be worried.”
He was still feeling the aftereffects from the last trip abroad.
Song Zhizhi didn’t turn back, “I know, I know how to take care of myself.”
Song Zhizhi returned to her room and quickly packed. Actually, there wasn’t much to pack, just grabbing her passport and bag, and didn’t bring any clothes.
By time she got downstairs, Luo Xiaolang already had a backpack waiting for her.
She walked towards the exit.
Wei Ziming suddenly came down from upstairs, “Song Zhizhi.”
Song Zhizhi turned her head to look at him. “I’ll go with you.”
“What about my dad Song Zhizhi frowned.
“I’ve asked my two best subordinates to come and protect Uncle Song. I’m not comfortable with you going to such a distant place alone. Coincidentally, Uncle Song also prefers this arrangement.” Wei Ziming explained.
Song Zhizhi hesitated for a moment.
What Yin Qin had just said about danger…
She nodded, “Okay.”
So, the three of them stood and waited at the entrance. In about two to three minutes, Ji Baili arrived.
Ji Baili looked at the three people standing in front of him and remained silent.
Since it was Brother Yin Qin’S arrangement, he should follow it.
To be precise, Brother Yin Qin was merely following Ji Baijian’s orders. And he, since his birth, had never stood up to Baijian or succeeded in doing so.
The car quickly arrived at the airport.
Ji Baili called Yin Qin.
Yin Qin instructed him on where to go and meet up.
Upon meeting up…
Yin Qin was shell-shocked.
He looked at Song Zhizhi, at Luo Xiaolang, and at Wei Ziming.
Ji Baili noticed Yin Qin’s strange look and said, “Didn’t you tell me to pick up Song Zhizhi?”
“When did I ever say that?”
“Song Zhizhi said you did.” Ji Baili pointed at Song Zhizhi.
At that moment, he seemed to understand something.
He used to be manipulated by Ji Baijian, now that Ji Baijian has a wife, he would be manipulated by both of them in the future.
“Baijian doesn’t want you to go.” Yin Qin said seriously. Song Zhizhi wasn’t used to Yin Qin’s serious look. She inquired, “Did you manage to call him?”
“No.”
“So that’s just your speculation.” Song Zhizhi said bluntly, “I’ve already bought the tickets. You don’t need to accompany us, I can go by myself.”
Yin Qin frowned.
Fortunately, they could get a visa upon arrival in M Country.
Yin Qin turned to look at Ji Baili.
“Don’t glare at me. I couldn’t stop them either.” Ji Baili said, following Song Zhizhi’s steps.
Yin Qin didn’t say anything.
After all, he was not the one who made the call.
And besides…
The sudden disappearance of Ji Baijian, the fact that he wasn’t answering calls, it did indeed make people worry.
After a series of procedures, the group boarded the plane.
They didn’t sit together.
Song Zhizhi, Xiaolang and Wei Ziming sat at the back, while Yin Qin and Ji Baili sat in the front. Sitting beside them was another person, Qin Jingxiang.
Qin Jingxiang seemed very familiar with Yin Qin, and the two of them had been talking since the beginning of the trip.
Ji Baili seemed rather redundant.
The flight to M Country took nearly six hours, and they landed at around Ipm local time.
After dealing with all the paperwork at the airport, it was already 3pm when they exited the VIP lane. A black business car was parked outside the airport, just large enough to fit everyone inside.
The car drove straight towards their destination.
Everyone was very quiet in the car, with no one talking.
It was pouring heavily in M Country that day. With such a downpour… if someone was really buried underground…
Song Zhizhi reassured herself that it wouldn’t happen.
Ji Baijian definitely wouldn’t die like this.
She told herself to stay as calm as possible.
At this moment, Yin Qin called Ji Baijian again.
No one answered as usual.
“Can you find the signal source?” Yin Qin asked.
He was asking Qin Jingxiang.
Qin Jingxiang had kept a laptop in her hand, “Give me some time. I need to first break into M Country’s telecom network and then I can find the exact location through the base station.”
The car fell immediately into silence.
A death-like silence..
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