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In the morning, when I went out, I still didn't see him.
I initially thought nothing had happened, grabbed a Cartier bracelet and was about to leave, but seeing his room and the living room so quiet made me feel particularly strange.
Could it be that he didn't come home last night?
My footsteps stopped at his entrance, and the scene of him fainting that night couldn't help but flash through my mind.
He wouldn't get into trouble again, would he?
Thinking this, I hesitated for almost no time at all and raised my hand to open his door.
Inside was empty, no one was there, the bedding looked untouched, and even the bathroom was dry, indicating that he probably really hadn't been home all night; he likely left yesterday and never returned.
So where did he go? He has to work during the day; what about at night?
I still didn't have the heart to ignore it. Whether I faced scolding or punishment, after all, we were still married, still living under the same roof, and we had once loved each other. So I decided to call him.
To my surprise, he picked up after just two rings, and his tone seemed quite relaxed as he gently said "hello" on the other end.
I was taken aback and momentarily didn't know what to say.
Perhaps saying nothing would be best; after all, knowing he was okay was enough. As for where he was and what he was doing? If I asked, besides receiving his humiliation, I probably wouldn't get the answer I wanted.
After this conflicting thought process, I directly hung up the phone and decided not to think about it anymore as I drove out.
That bracelet sold for quite a bit of money; I bought a computer and a printer-scanner with some leftover funds.
I almost rushed to place an order online immediately before heading to the Studio.
This hurried lifestyle was the norm for me before I got married, but now it feels incredibly fresh, as if I haven't connected with this world for centuries. Suddenly, I realize there’s still a path I can try, so I’m putting in all my effort.
I deliberately avoid thinking about Xiao Minxing, not considering where he went last night, why he sounded so relaxed in the morning, what I would feel if he wasn't home, or how he would react if he knew I no longer cared.
But these thoughts are like little bugs that creep in during every moment of clarity, burrowing into my brain. And once they come to mind, they consume a lot of time, leaving me filled with self-loathing when I finally realize it.
I’m nowhere near the fierce state I was in yesterday; by noon, I can’t hold on any longer and pack up early to go home.
Yet there is still no one at home; even the mark I intentionally left at the Entrance when I left hasn’t changed.
I have no interest in lunch anymore. I put down what I’m holding and drive to Xiao Minxing's company.
On the way, I think of many possibilities, like whether he would show some surprise when he sees me. Perhaps not; surprise has never existed in his world. He wouldn’t be shocked or pleased; he would just yell at me if things caught him off guard.
But so what? I urgently need to know about his situation. Not seeing him makes me uneasy. Maybe I could do like this morning’s phone call—see him and then run away. That way, I could fulfill my own wish without having to hear his harsh words.
However, before I even reach his Office Entrance, his assistant stops me.
“Mrs. Xiao, Mr. Xiao is not here.”
I freeze at the Entrance, taking a while to understand what he means and then ask incredulously, “He’s not here?”
The assistant politely nods and says, “Yes, Mr. Xiao is on leave.”
“When will he be back?” I ask urgently.
The assistant shook his head and said, "He didn't mention that. If you have an urgent matter, you can call him."
I had already taken out my phone and dialed Xiao Minxing again.
The call connected quickly, but he didn't speak first like last time.
I couldn't care less about that and asked directly, "Where are you? Why aren't you at work or home?"
After a long pause, Xiao Minxing finally replied, "I'm out handling some matters. I'll be back in a few days."
He didn't get angry or tell me to mind my own business, but he also didn't tell me where he was or what he was doing.
I was worried and pressed him further, "A few days? What are you doing? Are you on a business trip?"
There was silence on the other end, and I thought he wouldn't say anything more. Then I heard a low sigh, and his voice came through like a gentle melody: "Three or four days."
After that, there were no more words, and without saying goodbye, he hung up the phone.
I was anxious to the point of desperation, but there was nothing I could do. With Xiao Minxing, he always had countless ways to leave me speechless and unable to reach his inner thoughts.
I actually knew he wasn't on a business trip; otherwise, his assistant wouldn't be unaware. But what did it matter? I still had no idea where to find him.
Another day passed in this restless state. When I returned home in the evening, I felt mentally exhausted and desperately needed someone to talk to about my feelings at that moment.
I called Mina only to find out she was on another business trip. Besides her, I had almost no friends left.
As my fingers scrolled through my contacts, I accidentally noticed a phone number for Su Qian that I had saved at some point.
I still remember what Xiao Minxing told me; he studied psychology, so maybe he can help me with my current emotions? I feel that if Xiao Minxing doesn't come back soon and clarify things with me, I might go crazy from this torment, not even understanding why I'm so anxious. He has been absent before, but it never made me feel this scared.
Fortunately, Su Qian quickly answered the phone and said he was at home and could reach my place in a few minutes.
I almost forgot that he also lives nearby, but now my house is empty, and it's nighttime, so inviting him over doesn't seem appropriate. I hesitated about how to tell him.
The person on the other end spoke first: "There's a café nearby; let's go there and sit for a while."
I hurriedly agreed but didn't know where the café was located, so I could only wait for him to pick me up.
Just after I hung up the phone, the headlights of a car lit up outside the door. I quickly changed my shoes and ran out to see Su Qian standing by the car, smiling at me.
Seeing him like that calmed my anxious heart, and feeling a bit embarrassed, I said, "I'm sorry for bothering you so late."
He smiled and said, "What if I told you that I actually enjoy this kind of disturbance?"
I lowered my head, avoiding his gaze to hide a hint of my unease as I got into the car with him.
This area has seaside villas, and not only does it have cafés, but also many entertainment spots, including restaurants. However, I had never deliberately explored it before; I usually headed towards Haicheng when going out and never considered that another direction could offer a different view.
Su Qian looked at the streetlights on both sides and said, "I have a lot of free time and often wander around aimlessly. So you see, I always manage to discover things that others don't know about."
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