Fan Cheng didn't know what the CEO's intention was, but he would never question the CEO's decision.
He stood still and nodded, "Understood."
"You may go," he waved his hand.
When the office returned to silence, Ji Zhixiu opened the small note.
Three waves, what did it mean?
He made a phone call, "Come to my house this afternoon."
The voice on the other end nodded, "Okay."
Two o'clock in the afternoon.
Everyone gathered at Xiushui Mountain Villa.
A note was placed on the table.
Lu Cong examined it carefully, "Isn't this just a normal piece of torn paper? Nothing special."
Chang Qin pondered, "The key point is probably still these three wave lines."
Chang Qing thought for a moment, "It should be a clue she left for us, her next destination."
Lu Cong straightened up and looked at Ji Zhixiu, "Brother Xiu, where did you get this clue? Are you sure it was left by sister-in-law?"
Ji Zhixiu's voice was clear and melodious, and he nodded slightly, "Night Wing told me the news, and I went to get it myself."
Lu Cong touched his chin, "Your cheap brother? He's not bad, is he?"
Chang Qin glanced at him, and after confirming that Ji Zhixiu was fine, he said, "After all, Jiang Mian is also an artist from his company."
As they were talking, Chang Qing slowly said, "Don't you guys think these three waves look like seawater?"
As the words fell, the living room fell silent for a moment.
Lu Cong said weakly, "It does look like it."
Chang Qin frowned, "Islands and countries near Italy? That's a pretty wide range."
A hint of a smile finally appeared on Ji Zhixiu's face, "It doesn't matter, as long as there's a clue, I'll send people to investigate immediately. Qingqing, thank you. It's thanks to you that we have some clue."
Chang Qing smiled shyly, "I was just talking nonsense. It would be great if we could find Mianmian because of this."
Ji Zhixiu was in a good mood, "Stay for dinner today. I asked Aunt Song to make a lot of dishes."
Lu Cong clapped his hands, happily, "Good, good, good, I'm in for another feast. Everyone, stop looking so glum. Maybe sister-in-law will be back tomorrow."
Chang Qin agreed, "Yes, Zhixiu, you should also take care of yourself."
"I understand," Ji Zhixiu knew what they meant.
He had made up his mind. No matter what, he would find Jiang Mian.
...
Meanwhile.
Ren Fei did indeed entertain Jiang Mian with good food and drink, except that he didn't allow Jiang Mian to contact the outside world.
When he was in a good mood, he would also tell Jiang Mian about current events.
Jiang Mian heard this and took a bite of dessert, "Isn't our China Magnolia Awards about to start?"
Ren Fei's gaze shifted from the sea and he nodded, "At the end of this month, don't worry, you should make it."
In the afternoon, they would reach their destination – Weizhou Island. Then they would return Jiang Mian to the other party.
Jiang Mian gave a thoughtful "oh," wondering if she would have a chance to see the Magnolia Awards.
Ren Fei seemed to see through her thoughts and said proactively, "There's time, I'll send you back this afternoon."
Jiang Mian did not show the ecstatic joy he had imagined. Instead, she said, "If I really go back, I will forget everything about this place."
Ren Fei praised, "You are indeed smart."
Jiang Mian shrugged and handed out the dessert plate, "More please, I'm done."
Ren Fei took it speechlessly, "You really treat me like a nanny."
He grumbled verbally but still walked out.
After he left, Jiang Mian jumped off the bed, climbed onto the window, and could faintly see the scenery on the shore.
A moment later, Ren Fei returned, "This is all there is at sea. You're going back soon, so it doesn't matter if you miss this little bit of food."
Jiang Mian poked with her chopsticks, "Thank you for taking care of me during this time."
Ren Fei shook his head, "You're welcome. We'll be on the island in ten minutes, get ready."
Ten minutes later.
Ren Fei brought Jiang Mian to Weizhou Island.
In a local specialty guesthouse, the people who had come to meet them had been waiting for a long time.
Ren Fei looked at her, "Go on, congratulations, you can go back."
Jiang Mian met his gaze, "Goodbye."
...
By now, Jiang Mian had been missing for more than a month.
Even though the internet was calm, some observant fans gradually sensed that something was wrong.
Even if she was studying, why had she never appeared in public?
Moreover, going abroad to study at this time seemed a bit strange.
Some even suspected that Jiang Mian had fallen out with Fanhua and had a conflict, leading to her being shelved.
But it was immediately denied. She was the Madam of the Ji family, who would dare to shelve her?
Regardless of external speculation, Ji Zhixiu had not stopped looking for her.
There were only two days left until the Magnolia Awards.
Sister Ning directly called Ye Yi and lowered her voice, "Mr. Ye, Mianmian really won't make it to this event?"
"Yes, she's not coming," Ye Yi confirmed.
Sister Ning gritted her teeth, "Okay, I understand."
What a great opportunity! How could it be missed!
She sighed inwardly, but without seeing the person, there was nothing she could do.
Xiushui Mountain Villa.
Ji Zhixiu lay on the bed, holding Jiang Mian's phone.
He charged Jiang Mian's phone every day to ensure that he could receive any calls.
As he was thinking, he heard voices downstairs.
Ji Zhixiu got up, opened the door, and stood at the top of the stairs looking down, "Mom, why are you here?"
Madam Ji was talking to Aunt Song and looked up when she heard him, "I came to see you."
Ji Zhixiu walked downstairs, looking indifferent, "What could be wrong with me?"
Madam Ji's brows furrowed slowly, displeased, "Fan Cheng said you haven't been to the company for several days. Don't blame him. Although he's your man, he can only tell the truth when I ask."
"Did something happen at the company?" he asked back indifferently.
Madam Ji shook her head, "No."
"Then why are you in such a hurry, Mom?" he said and sat down.
Aunt Song saw that the mother and son had something to say and quickly withdrew.
Madam Ji sat down as well, "What are you doing at home? With this much time, why aren't you going to the company?"
"Can't I take a vacation for myself?"
"Yes, yes!" Madam Ji said twice in a row, and looking at the dried fish in his hand, she was angry, "Are you going to get news by waiting at home every day? What if Jiang Mian is dead?"
Ji Zhixiu looked up at her, without any hesitation, "If she dies, I die too. Are you satisfied, Mom?"
Madam Ji was stunned by his straightforward words.
"Mom knows how important Jiang Mian is to me, and yet she says such things? Then if I say this, are you satisfied, Mom? Do you want to force me to death too?"
Madam Ji was almost in tears. It was because she felt sorry for Ji Zhixiu's current state that she couldn't stand it!
She trembled and asked, "Mom just wanted to care about you..."
"I don't like this kind of care," he said coldly, lifting his chin.
"Alright, alright, I was meddling!" Madam Ji was so choked up by him that she didn't know what to say.
She stood up angrily, "I'm leaving, do whatever you want!"
"Goodbye, Mom."
After seeing Madam Ji off, Ji Zhixiu went upstairs to lie down again.
He opened Jiang Mian's phone again and again, saw the screen turn off, and then opened it again, repeating the process.
At the Magnolia Awards ceremony.
Many stars were radiant and dazzling.
In the third row, there was an empty seat.
Zhao Xinxin glanced at it and then sighed, "It's really a pity that Master didn't come."
Ling He patted her shoulder, "You can stream it to her."
"I WeChat messaged her, but she never replied. Maybe she's too busy?"
Compared to her carefree attitude, Ling He fell into thought.
He had heard the rumors circulating outside recently. Could it be that something had really happened to her?
"Actor Song also didn't come," Zhao Xinxin looked around and suddenly felt that the awards ceremony had lost a lot of its appeal.
She turned to Ling He, "Thank goodness you're here to keep me company!"
Her natural flattery made Ling He's lips curve up slightly, "My mom wants you to come to my place for dinner after it's over."
"Okay, okay, is there any sweet and sour pork ribs that I love?"
"Yes."
The scene of the two of them lowering their heads and being intimate was captured by the camera, quickly making it to the hot search and causing a wave of sweet sighs from fans.
In Xiushui Mountain Villa.
Ji Zhixiu stared at the live broadcast of the television.
Although Jiang Mian was not present, she was still mentioned by many of her friends.
On the TV, the host read from the teleprompter.
"As everyone knows, there was a hit TV series this year that captivated the attention of countless men, women, old, and young. It broke through the crowd among a multitude of historical dramas. It is rumored that the script for this drama took a full two years to compile."
"Also, the director of this drama, who tried historical dramas for the first time, achieved such gratifying results, which shows that hard work pays off!"
"Speaking of which, everyone should know this drama~ Yes, it's 'Suo Xin Zhuan'. The character Le Pin in this drama—that is, Jiang Mian, was successfully nominated for Best Supporting Actress. Although she is not here today, there are many of her good friends here, right?"
Zhao Xinxin took the lead in shouting, "Yes!"
The host smiled, "The competition for Best Supporting Actress is fierce this year. Who will win it? Let's invite the renowned screenwriter Master Zhang Yan and the famous actor Ling He to announce it!"
Ling He, dressed in a suit, walked onto the stage. After the senior beside him finished speaking, he then said into the microphone, "I am honored to have this opportunity to announce the award. No matter who wins this award tonight, it cannot conceal the fact that everyone present are true and excellent actors."
Zhang Yan handed the award card to him. Ling He glanced at it and quickly handed it back, "According to seniority, Master Zhang should do it."
"Then I won't be polite. The Best Supporting Actress this year is—let's congratulate Jiang Mian!"
The venue erupted in cheers.
Ling He smiled, "Since she's not here today, as one of her good friends, it's not too much for me to accept it on her behalf and touch the trophy, is it?"
"Not at all, you just want to touch someone's trophy," Master Zhang said humorously.
Outside the TV, Ji Zhixiu watched this scene.
If she were here, she would be very happy, right?
"Young master! Young master!" Sun Shu rushed in from outside.
Ji Zhixiu turned his head, "What's wrong?"
Sun Shu panted, "Young Madam... Madam... is outside... she's back!"