Song Ge's eyes became unfathomable, but she didn't hold back at all and told Zhai Cheng what was on her mind. "I think there's something wrong with your father. I believe that only by getting into your family can I investigate this matter more quickly. This is the best way for now."
The man's gaze turned cold, with undisguised disappointment.
He thought Song Ge agreed to the engagement because she cared about him too, but he never expected...
Song Ge realized that what she said might be too straightforward and explained, "I'm doing this just to investigate this matter more quickly. I hope you can understand."
"Understand?" Zhai Cheng suddenly snorted. "For these things, you're sacrificing your own happiness?" Choosing to get engaged was just out of necessity. Would any other person do as well?
Song Ge widened her eyes, full of surprise. That wasn't what she meant. "That's not what I mean. I just..."
"Okay, don't say anything more." Zhai Cheng interrupted her, turned around, and faced his back to her. "I don't want to hear you question my father again."
Although Zhai Qintian had been very strict with him since childhood, in his eyes, he was always that supreme father.
Song Ge bit her lip. She understood the meaning of this sentence and knew that Zhai Cheng was unhappy about her suspecting his father. "I'm just making a guess."
"That's not allowed either." Zhai Cheng seemed to have changed into a different person. Probably realizing that he was too excited, he took a deep breath and went straight upstairs, leaving Song Ge alone.
Song Ge watched his departing back and couldn't help but feel a bit worried. If it really was Zhai Qintian, how could he bear the pressure?
On the other hand, seeing how he defended his father made her suspect that this matter might have nothing to do with Zhai Qintian at all. That would be the best outcome.
Aunt Chen heard the arguing voices of the two in the kitchen and didn't come out until Zhai Cheng went upstairs. Then she came out of the kitchen and advised earnestly, "Miss Song, don't blame the young master. Since childhood, although the master has been very strict with the young master, the young master has been working hard to meet his standards and gain his recognition."
Song Ge felt complicated and was also wondering what secret could make Zhai Qintian so cold to Zhai Cheng.
Seeing that Song Ge didn't say anything, Aunt Chen thought she minded and spoke again, "Miss Song, the young master has a sharp tongue but a kind heart."
Only then did Song Ge come to her senses and nodded. "I know. I'll go and rest first."
Aunt Chen nodded. She glanced at Song Ge's room and then at Zhai Cheng's room, sighed helplessly, and then turned around to go about her business.
In the huge room, the man stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, his back looking desolate.
In the distance, there were twinkling stars and brightly lit homes.
Song Ge's words kept swirling in his mind.
He rubbed his forehead in annoyance and regretted arguing with her just now. However, he still stuck to his stance.
The next day, Song Ge got up as usual and prepared to go to work. She thought that after the unpleasantness with Zhai Cheng last night, he should have gone to work first. So when she saw the man having breakfast in the living room, she was a bit surprised.
Zhai Cheng acted as if nothing had happened. He raised his eyes. "Come and have breakfast."
Song Ge nodded and walked over. Neither of them mentioned what had happened last night.
The assistant drove them to the company. They were silent all the way, each with their own thoughts.
The car stopped not far from the company. Before, Song Ge had always minded appearing in the company with Zhai Cheng. Maybe her mind was too chaotic today, and she didn't realize this at all. The two entered the company together.
Although there had been a lot of gossip about them before, seeing them come to the company together still led to a lot of discussions.
"Song Ge actually came with the boss. Does that mean they're living together?"
Everyone gasped. It seemed that they would have to be more polite to Song Ge in the future. After all, she was going to be the boss's wife.
Song Ge was preoccupied with the matter of Zhai Qintian and didn't hear them talking about her at all. She automatically stood in front of the elevator and waited for it to come.
Zhai Cheng glanced at Song Ge out of the corner of his eye. Seeing her expressionless face and the fact that they hardly talked at home, he naturally thought she was still angry.
He sighed helplessly, got closer to her, and bent down slightly. "Are you still angry?"
The warm breath hit Song Ge's neck, waking her up instantly. She took a step back subconsciously and looked at Zhai Cheng in confusion. "What's wrong?"
"Are you angry?" Zhai Cheng explained with an unusually good temper.
Song Ge was completely at a loss. Angry? Angry about what?
After a while, she understood and smiled. "I didn't take it to heart. I can understand your feelings. After all, he's your father. It's natural for you to defend him."
Although she understood, she wouldn't stop investigating Zhai Qintian.
Hearing this, Zhai Cheng felt warm inside. Just as he was about to speak, the elevator dinged and arrived.
Song Ge stepped in first, and Zhai Cheng followed.
There were still employees waiting behind, but seeing Zhai Cheng and Song Ge together, they all sensibly didn't get on the elevator. They didn't want to be the third wheel.
The elevator was very quiet. Song Ge lowered her head, not knowing what she was thinking.
Suddenly, the elevator rumbled twice. Then, it shook violently, and the lights went out all at once.
The elevator was plunged into darkness.
Song Ge subconsciously supported the wall to stand firm but accidentally fell to the ground and felt the coolness from the floor.
"Song Ge." The magnetic voice echoed in the elevator. Zhai Cheng slowly squatted down and stretched out his long arm to grope in front.
"I'm here." Song Ge curled up in a corner. It was pitch-black all around, and she couldn't see anything, which made her feel insecure.
Following the voice, Zhai Cheng groped forward bit by bit. His slender fingers touched the soft skin and immediately grabbed it, pulling her into his arms. His voice was gentle. "Don't be afraid. I'm here."
Hearing the familiar voice, the fear in Song Ge's heart was dispelled, and it was replaced by peace.
Zhai Cheng quickly took out his phone, planning to call someone for help. However, there was no signal in the elevator at all.
He frowned, thinking that something was wrong with this matter.
The company's elevators had long been fully equipped with small antennas. There was no way there would be no signal.
He didn't have time to think more. He tried to stand up and use the light of the phone to illuminate the emergency call button in the elevator.
As soon as he stood up, his arm was tightly grabbed. He could feel the other person trembling.
He comforted her softly and patted her hand. "Don't be afraid." Then, he pulled Song Ge and slowly walked to the elevator buttons together, successfully pressing the emergency call button.
However, after a while, no one answered.
Zhai Cheng angrily banged on the elevator door. "Is there anyone outside?"