Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 227: Cold Heart

Chapter 227: Chapter 227: Cold Heart

Today, while Gu Fan was busy in the restaurant, he took a brief rest to spend some quality time with Leng Le. Suddenly, a beautiful woman, Liu Yao, walked in, heading straight for Leng Le’s office.

"Hello!" Liu Yao greeted Gu Fan with a triumphant smile, as if to say, sorry, I beat you to it.

All Gu Fan could do was to sigh and let Liu Yao and Leng Le have their girl time.

When Leng Le saw Liu Yao, she couldn’t help but beam with joy, "How are you, my beauty, you’re about to be a bride, you must be very busy, how did you find the time to visit me?"

"No matter how busy I am, I won’t forget my dear friend. Besides, you’re my maid of honor, so of course, I have to check in on you." After saying this, Liu Yao sat down with a laugh. Anticipating her upcoming wedding brought her joy, although her smile seemed a bit forced, hinting at a shade of weariness.

Leng Le noticed it and asked, "What’s wrong? You seem a bit off. Are you tired?"

At this, Liu Yao smiled lightly, "Not exactly tired. Most of the preparations are being handled by the wedding company, and others are taking care of the remaining tasks. All I need to do is show up on time on the wedding day." Liu Yao didn’t continue. She didn’t want to tell Leng Le about the murder case she had witnessed the night before and how her family had instructed her to pretend she knew nothing about it.

Liu Yao contemplates why her family would forbid her to speak about it. After all, the crime scene was where Yuan Cheng had a meeting. She couldn’t help but worry that Yuan Cheng had something to do with it, and the meet-up was arranged by their elders. The ins-and-outs of the case were beyond her imagination, which led to her insomnia and a resulting lack of energy.

Liu Yao quickly changed the topic, "So, your boyfriend is about to graduate. Are you planning on completely winning him over, or..."

"Well, I’ll see how much progress he’s made." Leng Le laughed, looking rather content with her relationship, seemingly happier than Liu Yao who was soon to be a bride.

"You’re so smitten with your younger guy." Liu Yao genuinely wished for Leng Le to find her happiness. She suggested, "How about this, bring your boyfriend to my wedding, so your admirers don’t bother me for your number."

"Ha ha, sure thing." Leng Le laughed with glee.

After a long chat, they parted ways. As Leng Le was seeing Liu Yao off, she noticed that the restaurant was nearly empty. Gu Fan was meticulously tidying up, so tired he was barely able to stand straight.

At this moment, Leng Le walked over to massage Gu Fan’s shoulders in consolation, saying, "You’ve worked all day, you must be tired."

"Not at all, glad to be of help." Gu Fan felt his girlfriend’s tender touch, it cheered him up, dissipating his fatigue.

As soon as the rest of the staff left, Gu Fan swiftly grabbed Leng Le, indulging in their sweet moment.

"How’s your junior year going? Soon you’ll be a senior, what’s your plan?" Leng Le asked Gu Fan, her eyes filled with desire.

Gu Fan lightly smiled, "I’ve thought it through. I want to find an internship I love during my senior year, doing the things I always wanted to do. So now, I’ll help you here as much as I can for as long as I can. I hope you won’t blame me for not staying."

"That’s fine, a man should go out and explore. I support you." Leng Le knew that Gu Fan was ambitious, and his academic performance was quite good. She believed with the right effort, he could achieve success outside.

However, for some unknown reason, Leng Le worried that once Gu Fan left the restaurant, she would lose control over him. She didn’t want him out of her sight.

It was getting late. As they were heading home together, Leng Le initially invited Gu Fan to her house. Their relationship had progressed significantly by now. But she received a text with a string of digits - a code from the boss.

So Leng Le bid Gu Fan farewell and rushed home. When she unlocked her door, she found the boss casually sitting on the sofa watching TV.

"Boss!" Leng Le respectfully greeted him, humbling her tone.

"You’re back, I’ve been waiting for a long time. Seems you’re enjoying Gu Fan’s company, couldn’t bear to leave him, huh?" The boss’s words were filled with underlying meanings, his wolf-like eyes glinting with a palpable edge.

Leng Le quickly explained, "In order to gain his trust, there are some things I have to do. That kid is really sharp - I have to be really convincing to avoid raising his suspicions."

The boss nodded, "Had you not installed a tracker on his phone, they might have discovered the truth on numerous occasions. You’ve definitely had a crucial role there. Getting close to that kid was indeed necessary."

After hearing these words, Leng Le felt somewhat relieved, but then the boss spoke with a serious tone: "However, I’ve noticed that you seem quite fond of that kid. I’m slightly worried - have you developed feelings for him, mistaking the act for reality?"

Leng Le took a moment to think, then smiled cheerfully, "I admit I’ve come to like Gu Fan a bit, but I can assure you that if Gu Fan disrupts our plan, I will definitely take the necessary action. You should know the kind of person I am."

"You are someone who willingly and decisively gives up on their emotions for their career. It’s why I chose you." The boss expressed his approval and then added: "Hence, there’s something I need you to do."

"What is it?" Leng Le felt uneasy, certain that it wouldn’t be a routine task, else he wouldn’t have sought her out so late.

The boss continued, "I know Liu Yao is your old classmate and a close friend. You agreed to be her bridesmaid on her wedding day."

"Yes, boss, are you asking me to..." Leng Le started feeling anxious, a chill running down her spine.

The boss nodded, "Yes, Liu Yao saw me, saw me committing a crime. More importantly, she’s being watched by Su Hui, who has already reported to her superiors. If we can’t take care of Liu Yao, we will be in real trouble."

Leng Le promptly replied: "Boss, I will do whatever you ask, unburdened by emotions. But Liu Yao’s father, and her husband’s background is worth considering. Acting against her will cause a backlash from both families."

"I’ve considered this too, it cannot fail. Liu Yao must disappear." The boss was resolute: "This is not just my opinion. Everyone decided unanimously. If Liu Yao turns out to be our weak link, it could doom many key figures in the city’s political and business circles. We can’t risk it for Liu Yao."

Leng Le was still concerned, "If Liu Yao’s father holds a grudge against us, and betrays us, reporting to his superiors, what will we do then?"

"Liu Zhendong has more than one daughter. It’s why I encourage them to have more children – one more daughter means one more vulnerability." With that, the boss chuckled relentlessly, appearing to be in control.

"Okay, now I understand. I will make my move during the wedding, it would be the easiest to blend in with the crowd." Leng Le just finished talking when the boss showed a look of approval, "You really are still the same woman, unburdened by emotions. Ruthlessly planning to strike at your old classmate’s wedding, the happiest moment of her life."

Leng Le remained expressionless, "I said it before, whatever task the boss assigns, I will carry it out without hesitation or personal feelings."

"Good, I had concerns that spending so much time with Gu Fan might have affected you, it appears I have nothing to worry about," the boss nodded satisfactorily. Then he approached Leng Le, gently stroked her hair, and looked at her sympathetically.

The boss looked at Leng Le, at this beautiful woman, and couldn’t help but exclaim, "You are really beautiful. I wanted to stay tonight, but sadly, you now have a boyfriend." With that, the boss handed a small jar of blood to Leng Le, "This is my blood. Swallowing it will grant you ten years of youth and temporarily enhance your strength. If you find that Gu Fan has become a threat, swallow this, then act swiftly. You understand my meaning."

"Rest assured, I will swallow it without hesitation and deal with any threats, including Gu Fan." Leng Le had a determined look, and the boss seemed to trust her fully.

Only after the boss had left did Leng Le sigh with relief. The fear of arousing the boss’s suspicions had her sweating profusely. The days to come could be tough if she showed any hesitation.

Thinking about what the boss had asked her to do, Leng Le felt a bit uncomfortable, but decided to carry it out. She sighed, "Liu Yao, it’s not your day is it? Don’t blame me. Someone else would have done the same anyway, and I can at least make it a little less harsh."

She took another look at the small jar in her hand and wished: "Gu Fan, I hope you stay out of this. Try being an ordinary person; we can still be together. I kind of like you. I hope things don’t get to a point of no return. Don’t blame me for being heartless, okay?"

At that moment, Leng Le thought of her good friend Liu Yao and her current lover Gu Fan. A heavy sense of fatigue swept over her. When she chose this path, she decided to give up everything, but when the time came to truly give up, she realized she still hesitated - that she still had attachments.

"Liu Yao, I can’t protect you. But Gu Fan..." Leng Le gripped the small jar tightly, hoping she would never have to use what was inside.