Chapter 1552: Chapter 1552: Mr. Jie Is Truly Deeply in Love with the Young Madame
Called Dan Hanjie’s phone, but it was turned off.
Qin Youxuan knew that to avoid the media and news about the Group, he had kept his phone off these past few days.
But she never realized how desperately she wished she could hear his voice when she couldn’t find him.
Qin Youxuan gripped the steering wheel tightly, watching the bustling crowd outside the car window, forcing herself to calm down before setting out again.
She drove toward the private villa.
If Dan Hanjie wasn’t at the Group, the most likely place for him to hide and seek some peace was the villa.
When Qin Youxuan finally arrived at the villa, she realized she had oversimplified the situation.
Outside the private villa, circles of media reporters had gathered after hearing the news.
As soon as they saw Qin Youxuan’s car, they rushed forward, microphones raised, bombarding her with questions about Dan Hanjie’s whereabouts.
It was only when the villa’s butler spotted her and sent bodyguards out to escort her that Qin Youxuan managed to enter the villa safely.
Looking at the crowd clamoring outside, there was no need to ask—she was certain Dan Hanjie wasn’t there.
“Butler, how long have these reporters been stationed here?”
“Madam, it’s been several days. Ever since the news broke, there’s been a constant flow of people wanting to interview Mr. Jie. Since Mr. Jie isn’t at the villa, we haven’t paid them any attention and let them cause a commotion outside.”
The butler replied respectfully.
“Do you know where he went?” Qin Youxuan hurriedly asked upon hearing this.
“Wasn’t Mr. Jie out looking for Madam?” The butler asked in confusion.
“…”
She had driven him away.
Qin Youxuan’s luminous cat-like eyes dimmed instantly.
Just the thought of Dan Hanjie being alone and unaccounted for felt like a hole had been gouged out in her heart, letting cold winds slash through it, chilling her down to the core.
“Madam, there’s something you might not know. Ever since you left with the young master, Mr. Jie has had trouble sleeping. He frequently gets up in the middle of the night to drink, and only when he’s completely drunk does he manage to doze off for a bit. Mr. Jie truly loves Madam deeply.”
The butler, seeing Qin Youxuan’s concern for Dan Hanjie, couldn’t help but speak up.
He recalled how the entire private villa had felt lifeless during the time right after Qin Youxuan had left.
When Dan Hanjie wasn’t there, it was bearable—but when he was around, wherever he went, it was like an arctic wind gusting through the space.
The chill was enough to freeze anyone into an ice block.
It was even scarier compared to his coldness before he met Qin Youxuan.
“That’s not even the worst of it. Several times, while passing by the master bedroom at night during guard duty, I caught Mr. Jie sitting alone on the sofa, holding your wedding photo, carefully wiping it over and over again. The next morning, when cleaning the room, I always found him curled up on the sofa, asleep with the photo in his arms…”
At this moment, the butler’s eyes couldn’t help but redden.
“I’ve been with Mr. Jie for so many years. For someone so distinguished, he has never bowed his head to anyone. He’s simply unable to find the words to ask Madam to come back.”
“…”
Qin Youxuan’s petite body trembled slightly as she stared at the butler in disbelief.
Her mind automatically conjured the image of him late at night, wiping their wedding photo. Her heart clenched forcefully.
“Other than looking for me, did he mention wanting to go anywhere else?” Qin Youxuan asked urgently.
She couldn’t wait another second—she just wanted to find him.
“…No.”
The butler pondered for a moment, then shook his head.
“If you hear anything about his whereabouts, be sure to call me.” After saying this, Qin Youxuan turned and left.
She exited the private villa, started her car, and drove onto the highway, heading toward the Dan Group.
Jin Chenye was right—she should have faith in Dan Hanjie.