In Yang Qian's view, Gu Chenfei was the most unrestrained one. Yang Qian originally thought that Gu Chenfei didn't want to meddle in the affairs of the Huo family anymore. After Gu Sisi left, Gu Chenfei just followed suit. At that time, Yang Qian felt a bit resentful towards Gu Chenfei.
Actually, no one had expected that she was the one who had done the most practical things among them.
Many years later, when Ji Ling recalled that day, he still thought it was quite surreal.
He had witnessed a different Gu Chenfei, a Gu Chenfei who was either familiar or strange.
Different from Jiang Lihao and Yang Qian, Gu Chenfei wasn't that polite. She directly sent people to investigate the Huo family. Even Ji Ling was surprised by Gu Chenfei's efficiency. He originally thought that a cold - hearted person like Gu Chenfei, who turned around and left at that time, really meant to leave for good.
Not only Ji Ling and Yang Qian, but even Gu Yangtao at that time couldn't figure out what Gu Chenfei was up to. Deep down, she also resented Gu Chenfei along with Yang Qian and the others.
However, the result later was astonishing.
No one had expected at that time that Gu Chenfei's turning around and leaving was just to do more after she got back.
What amazed Ji Ling and Gu Yangtao that day was that Gu Chenfei seemed to have eyes and ears everywhere.
There were even informants in a place like the Huo Mansion. Ji Ling really wanted to remind Gu Chenfei that playing with fire like this could easily lead to trouble.
He still remembered that when they just walked out of Huo Cheng's house, Gu Yangtao was completely dazed.
Ji Ling felt that she might as well have a big "why?" sticker on her head. But this girl was so timid that she didn't dare to directly ask Gu Chenfei why. She just wandered around like a headless fly.
Ji Ling didn't really care. Whether Gu Chenfei left or just walked away casually had nothing to do with him. All Ji Ling thought was that he didn't have to worry about whether Gu Sisi had kicked her addiction or not.
With that thought in mind, he followed Gu Chenfei, stuffed Gu Yangtao into the back seat, took the passenger seat himself, and drove off.
Ji Ling seemed to see a few days of no work in the future. Yeah! He was happy!
Gu Yangtao sat far away from Gu Chenfei. She almost shrank herself against the car door. Her whole being exuded just one word: "timid".
Ji Ling glanced at her through the rear - view mirror, shook his head, and silently smiled.
As expected, Gu Chenfei didn't spare them a single look. After everyone got in, the driver started the car.
On the other side, Gu Chenfei started making phone calls. She made the calls very quickly, hung up after just a few words, then made another call, said a few words, and hung up again.
Gu Yangtao was very curious about what Gu Chenfei was up to. From the few words Gu Chenfei said, Gu Yangtao vaguely felt that it was related to Gu Sisi.
The car drove very fast and soon they were home.
Opening the car door, getting out, and closing the door. It was a normal home - coming scenario, but on Gu Chenfei, it had an air of a domineering return.
"She's really a demon," Ji Ling shook his head and got out of the car too. Then he pulled out Gu Yangtao, who had almost curled herself into a ball.
"Come on, let's go in and see what your sister is up to," Ji Ling lifted her up like a little chick.
"Have you contacted the people?" As soon as they entered the door, Gu Chenfei's assistant was waiting at the door. It seemed that he was well - prepared to answer Gu Chenfei's questions.
"According to our informant in the Huo Mansion, Miss Gu Sisi didn't arrive at the Huo Mansion. We managed to hack into the Huo family's internal system and got a copy of the surveillance footage from the main gate from 8 p.m. last night to 8 a.m. this morning. All the footage shows that Miss Gu Sisi never showed up at the Huo Mansion."
"What if she didn't enter through the main gate?" Gu Chenfei asked expressionlessly.
"We've considered this question. So next, we also investigated other entrances of the Huo Mansion, including several side doors, back doors, and even a dog - hole in the garden." The assistant noticed Gu Chenfei's eyebrows slightly furrow.
"But there's no sign of Miss Gu Sisi in any of these places. So, we conclude that Miss Gu Sisi didn't arrive at the Huo Mansion, or even get close to it."
After the assistant finished reporting the file in his hand, he picked up another one. Gu Chenfei waited for him to start.
On the other side, Ji Ling felt that his worldview was collapsing.
What kind of devil was this Gu Chenfei?!
The Huo Mansion was like an ancient palace. Although it wasn't on that large a scale, it wasn't a place where just anyone could enter or investigate at will. Just the defense system of the Huo Mansion was terrifying enough.
Judging from Gu Chenfei's attitude, it seemed that she even had an informant in the Huo Mansion. She was really brave.
Ji Ling suddenly thought the Huo family was ridiculous. They wanted to marry this demon - like Gu Chenfei to Huo Cheng. It was probably beyond the capacity of the entire Huo family.
Then the assistant continued. Ji Ling unconsciously grabbed a handful of melon seeds. He always felt that it would be more interesting to listen while eating melon seeds.
"After you left last night, Miss Gu Sisi stood at the door for five minutes and thirty - nine seconds. Then she walked towards the garage and drove out a car..."
"Wait," Ji Ling raised his hand.
"Sorry to interrupt, but I really want to ask, how did you figure out that it was five minutes and thirty - nine seconds?"
Gu Chenfei's unfriendly gaze drifted over.
But the little assistant was still very kind. At least he explained it to Ji Ling.
"Well, we watched the surveillance footage at Mr. Huo Cheng's house. That's what the footage showed."
"This... this," Ji Ling was so shocked that he could hardly speak.
Devils! They were all devils!
Gu Chenfei's team were all devils. Nowhere could escape them. They could watch the surveillance of the Huo Mansion and Huo Cheng's house at will.
What kind of people were they? Did Gu Chenfei have a peeping - tom's fetish? Why did she like to investigate other people's homes so much?
Ji Ling suddenly felt that he wasn't safe either. Would Gu Chenfei one day be in a bad mood and investigate his home? Instantly, Ji Ling's look at Gu Chenfei became a bit indescribable.
But Gu Chenfei's look at him like he was an idiot, combined with the assistant's smiling face, made Ji Ling feel even more like a fool.
He quickly shifted his gaze. Ji Ling decided that he would just listen to what they were saying. He wouldn't give his opinion or react.
Otherwise, he would only be regarded as a fool by Gu Chenfei.
Looking at the other side, Gu Yangtao seemed calm. Ji Ling thought that after all, she was Gu Chenfei's younger sister. She must have seen this kind of thing so often that she was used to it.
Ji Ling quietly moved to Gu Yangtao's side and gently poked her.
"Hey, does your sister often do this? Can she find out everything easily? How come she's so amazing? I've been with her for so many years, but how come I never noticed how amazing she was? Have you noticed?"