Chapter 1378 The Necklace Is Pretty, But You're Better Looking

Gu Zheng lowered his eyes. The sketch in Qiao Xi's hand was very simple. The lines were very casual, but the man's facial features were very clear. His eyes were gentle, and there was a scar on his forehead.

He looked at it quietly for a while and said softly, "No."

Qiao Xi had an expression as if she had expected this and frowned. "I don't have any impression of this man, but I dreamed of him. He's the man who drugged me in my dream and took my blood."

Gu Zheng's gaze landed on the painting again, and his gaze gradually became sharp. The man's face was exquisite, and his eyes were filled with sorrow, but Gu Zheng felt that his gaze was not sincere.

"Let Song Shijing investigate it."

Qiao Xi hurriedly waved her hand. "Let's not alert the enemy yet. I don't know if this man really exists or if I imagined it. Even if he really exists, we can't brazenly investigate."

If this man had really taken her blood, the other party would definitely be on guard. Their brazen investigation would inevitably arouse the other party's suspicion.

Qiao Xi folded the paper twice and put it away, her eyes narrowing slightly. "The person who knows this secret must be someone I trust very much. I really want to know why he's worthy of my trust."

Looking at the person on the paper, Qiao Xi was truly unable to understand why she trusted a man who looked very hypocritical.

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The next morning in the study.

"President, we're ready. We can leave now," Song Shijing said.

Gu Zheng stood up and put on his jacket. He straightened his clothes in front of the mirror. "Are you done dealing with the Brook family?"

"It's settled. They won't attack for the time being."

Gu Zheng nodded and suddenly thought of something. He asked in a low voice, "How about the matter I asked you to investigate yesterday?"

"No clues yet," Song Shijing replied.

This answer was within Gu Zheng's expectations. If it were so easy to find out, there would not have been no news of him for so many years.

At this moment, Qiao Xi pushed the door open and walked in. Gu Zheng saw the jade necklace on her neck and praised with a smile, "How beautiful."

They were returning to Li City today, so Qiao Xi was in a very good mood. She specially wore a cloud-colored satin cheongsam. As the weather was still a little cold, she wore a white rabbit fur shawl over her shoulders. Her dark hair was tied into a simple bun, and she wore a jade hairpin. A green tassel hung below it, which matched the emerald necklace on her neck.

Her skin was snow-white, and she did not need heavy makeup. Just a little makeup was enough. At this moment, she was standing at the door with her slim figure. Her clear eyes were filled with smiles, and a trace of red appeared on her fair cheeks. She looked a little silly and cute.

Gu Zheng had never seen Qiao Xi like this. She had always liked fashionable clothes. He did not expect her to be so stunning in a cheongsam. She was like a fairy from heaven.

Qiao Xi walked in front of him in her high heels and spun around. She smiled shyly. "Does the necklace Mom left me look good?"

"The necklace is pretty, but you're better looking." Gu Zheng was not someone who would say sweet words. What he said was sincere. The jewelry left behind by Xia Yunqiu was all especially precious, but Qiao Xi did not wear them often. After all, this jade piece was too precious and had to be matched with the right clothes. Although this cheongsam was plain, it surprisingly matched.

"What's going on outside?" Qiao Xi looked out of the window at the noisy villa not far away and asked curiously.

Song Shijing glanced outside and replied, "I heard that someone is moving in."

They were in a high-end villa area in Y Nation. There were not many residents around. This villa was bought by Gu Zheng before he came, and no one lived in the villa next to it. However, Qiao Xi had observed the villa when she came here. Although no one lived there, the courtyard of the villa was very clean. It was obvious that someone cleaned it regularly, but the owner had not returned.

"I asked around this morning. It turns out that the daughter of the owner of that villa is seriously ill. He bought this villa to let his daughter recuperate. After all, there are few people here and it's very quiet. No one will disturb her," Song Shijing explained.

Qiao Xi nodded. The scenery here was not bad, and the air was very fresh. It was indeed suitable for recuperation. Moreover, she and Gu Zheng would be leaving soon. There would be no one else around then, so it would be even quieter.

After another ten minutes, Qiao Xi and Gu Zheng went downstairs and were about to get into the car to leave. Coincidentally, the man from the villa looked over. The other party was stunned for a moment. When he came back to his senses, Qiao Xi had already gotten into the car.

The man stood on the spot for a while before his eyes suddenly widened. He looked panicked and excited. He shouted something and pulled the person beside him over.