boyutpedia Chapter 172 Diary
Chapter 172 Diary
In the blink of an eye, a week passed.
The sky was still gloomy, as if a downpour would fall at any moment. The heavy dark clouds hung low over the city, making people feel extremely depressed and dull.
After Lin Xingran was discharged from the hospital, the first thing she did was to steal the diary from Huo Yan's office.
She was wearing a black windbreaker with the collar turned up high, as if to wrap her whole body in darkness. The hem of the windbreaker fluttered in the wind, making her figure look even thinner and lonelier.
Lin Xingran wore a pair of large sunglasses that covered most of her face, but she still looked nervous and anxious. Her eyes behind the sunglasses were bloodshot, revealing deep fatigue and fear. Her lips were tightly pursed, and her pale face looked even more haggard against the backdrop of her black windbreaker.
She came to the building of Huo Yan's company with a nervous mood. The building was soaring into the sky, and the huge glass curtain wall reflected the dim light, which made her feel depressed.
Lin Xingran frowned and murmured to herself, "This time, I must succeed." There was a determination in her eyes and she bit her lower lip tightly.
The building towered into the sky, like a giant standing in the center of the city. The huge glass curtain wall reflected the dim light, which seemed to be swallowed up. There was no warmth or brightness, only endless indifference and depression.
Lin Xingran stood in front of the building, feeling small and fragile, as if she would be swallowed by this behemoth at any time. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.
Lin Xingran trembled slightly, clenched her hands into fists, and encouraged herself: "Don't be afraid, for the sake of the child."
Then, she walked into the revolving door of the building with a slightly heavy step. The revolving door kept turning, making a slight mechanical sound, like a huge whirlpool, trying to drag her into an unknown abyss. Her steps were a little hesitant, but she finally stepped into the door firmly, as if this was her inescapable fate.
People came and went in the hall, and the sounds of footsteps and conversations intertwined to form a sea of noise.
Someone complained: "This lousy weather makes me feel terrible." The man frowned, looking annoyed.
Another person agreed: "Yeah, I have no interest in work anymore." He hung his head, looking listless.
Everyone was walking in a hurry, with expressions of anxiety, concentration, or indifference on their faces. No one noticed the nervous woman, who was like a drop of water merging into the sea, instantly submerged in the crowd.
Lin Xingran lowered her head, avoiding everyone's gaze. Her hair fell on both sides of her cheeks, forming a shadow, which added to her mystery and uneasiness. She hurriedly walked towards the elevator, and her high heels made a crisp sound on the smooth floor, which seemed insignificant in this noisy hall, like a fleeting meteor in the night sky.
The light in the elevator was a bit dazzling, and the bright light made Lin Xingran squint slightly.
Lin Xingran thought to herself: "I must not be discovered." Beads of sweat oozed from her forehead and her eyes were full of vigilance.
Her heartbeat quickened as the elevator went up, and with each floor she climbed, she became more nervous. The numbers in the elevator kept ticking, as if counting down the unknown that she was about to face.
With a "ding" sound, the elevator arrived at the floor where Huo Yan was.
Lin Xingran walked out of the elevator, her steps becoming more hesitant. The corridor was frighteningly quiet, with only her footsteps echoing in the empty space, and the sound was particularly clear, as if it was the cry of fear in her heart.
strangeness.
Where did everyone go?
There was a flash of doubt in Lin Xingran's eyes, but she was preoccupied with something, so she didn't take it too seriously. Based on her memories, she came to a closed office.
Her hands were trembling slightly, the trembling was so subtle, yet so real, as if her hands had their own consciousness, resisting what they were about to do. Just as she grasped the door handle, a voice suddenly sounded behind her.
"Ms. Lin? Are you here to see Mr. Huo?" The voice sounded particularly abrupt in the quiet corridor. Lin Xingran jumped in fright, and her heart instantly rose to her throat. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her inner fear, turned her head, suppressed the chaotic emotions in her heart, and forced a smile and said, "Yes, where is he?"
Assistant Yan held a stack of documents in his hands and said without raising his head, "Oh, you came at a bad time. There is a very important meeting today. All the senior executives of the company have to attend. It may not end so quickly."
Lin Xingran asked anxiously: "How long will the meeting take?" Her eyes were fixed on Assistant Yan, full of anticipation.
Assistant Yan answered while walking quickly: "That's hard to say. Why don't you go back and wait?" His face was full of haste and he had no time to care about Lin Xingran.
As soon as he finished speaking, he left in a hurry, leaving Lin Xingran standing there, looking even more lonely and helpless.
Lin Xingran's eyes flashed with joy, and she also understood why there were so few people on the top floor. She held the door handle again, and at this moment, her uneasy mood became much more determined.
The spacious office was neatly arranged. Everything was in perfect order, as if the owner of the office had extreme self-discipline and rigor.
Lin Xingran was searching for something while keeping an eye on her surroundings.
Lin Xingran muttered softly: "Where is it?" Her brows were twisted into a knot and her eyes searched around frantically.
Her heart seemed to be in her throat, and every breath she took became cautious, for fear of making any sound.
Finally, in an inconspicuous corner, she found the yellowed diary that the mysterious man mentioned.
She looked around, her cautious eyes like a frightened deer, afraid of being discovered. She put the diary away immediately without even reading the contents.
Followed by.
Lin Xingran left the office in a hurry, and her hurried back seemed as if she was fleeing from an impending disaster.
Just as her back disappeared at the door, the secret door of the lounge slowly opened. Huo Yan put his hands behind his back and kept observing the movements in the office, including Lin Xingran's actions just now.
Huo Yan looked solemn and his eyes were deep: "She is still so persistent." His brows were slightly frowned, revealing a hint of helplessness.
Qiao Qin stood beside him, a complicated look flashed in her eyes. She didn't know how to comfort the person next to her, so she just held his hand and whispered.
"Xiao Ran just..." Her face was full of hesitation, and she seemed to be hesitant to speak.
Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted.
Huo Yan remained calm and said calmly, "I don't blame her. After all, I did something wrong to her before. I'll just take it as an apology for my sins at that time."
Qiao Qin couldn't help but say, "But this..." She bit her lip, her face full of worry.
Huo Yan interrupted her: "Stop talking, just follow and see." His eyes were firm, revealing his unquestionable determination.
After the words fell, Qiao Qin's heart couldn't help but tremble.
She looked at Huo Yan, her eyes full of surprise and emotion. She suddenly realized that Huo Yan had really changed, and was no longer the sinister, cunning, greedy man he used to be. Now he had become much gentler.
Qiao Qin took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down and change the subject: "Should we catch up quickly?" There was anxiety in her eyes.
"Well, there is a locator in her phone, which can take us to the transaction location." Huo Yan's eyes flashed darkly, and his low voice was a little hoarse.
"I want to see what the purpose of that mysterious organization is?" His words were full of challenge and determination, as if he was declaring war on the unknown. The corners of his mouth rose slightly with a hint of stubbornness.