Rebirth: Once Again With You

Dai Zhiqiang couldn't calm down.

He confirmed that her brother was safe with Ye Wang's people guarding him, so he went into Lin Xiang's car to search for his father and Li Caiyi.

While Lin Xiang drove, he opened a laptop and watched the CCTV recording to find clues.

His father was recorded leaving his room in a wheelchair, with someone pushing him from behind. The person wore a cap so his face couldn't be seen, but he did wear the same outfit as Dai Zhiqiang. Looking at how Dai Bolin's head drooped, he assumed that his father must have knocked him unconscious before they brought him out.

That capped person must be Huang Zhen.

Dai Zhiqiang clenched his hand into a fist as murderous intent filled his eyes. Lin Xiang, who could feel it from the driver's seat, broke into cold sweats.

"Calm down first. We already have our people spread throughout the city to find them. We should hear from them soon."

"I know. I'm calm."

Lin Xiang held back the urge to point out that he clearly wasn't calm before saying, "Miss Li was seen leaving the hospital on her own. Do you think she knows something about your father's whereabouts?"

"Huang Zhen must have called her out. She must have been threatened with something like, 'if you don't come alone, then I will do something to the hostage'. He knew Caiyi wouldn't refuse if he used my father's safety."

Lin Xiang nodded. He hadn't known Li Caiyi for long, but he knew she was a girl with high principles. Even if she knew she would be disadvantaged, she would still do it regardless.

"Then, if we can track where she is now, we probably will find clues about your father's whereabouts. Have you checked where she is right now?"

Lin Xiang obviously talked about the necklace. A gift that he spent a sleepless night preparing. His skills weren't made to help two lovebirds bonded with each other, but for once, he felt grateful he made it.

When Dai Zhiqiang first came to him and told him his idea, Lin Xiang was baffled. Who in their right mind would put a tracking device in the present for their beloved lovers? Unless he was an obsessed stalker.

However, Li Caiyi was really targeted by someone. It turned out precisely as Dai Zhiqiang said. He could hardly believe it. Did this kid already foresee this would happen months prior?

Lin Xiang's enthusiasm was responded to by silence. Lin Xiang glanced to his side to find Dai Zhiqiang's grim expression. "Why aren't you moving? Time is ticking. We have to move fast. Hurry up and track her down already."

"Because we won't be able to find her even if we track her down," Dai Zhiqiang sighed.

"What's with that? Are you doubting my skills?" Lin Xiang was a bit offended.

"That's not it. She found out about it."

It took a few seconds for Lin Xiang's mind to keep up with this sudden news. "What?! Miss Li knew there was a tracking device inside the necklace? Just how?!"

"It was Huang Zhen. He told her that, and she confronted me about it later."

Lin Xiang was even more shocked now. Putting aside the question of how Huang Zhen could know about that, there was something more surprising about his previous statement.

"And you honestly admit it like a good boy? Are you stupid? Of course, she wouldn't want to wear it after that!"

Dai Zhiqiang felt a stab in her heart hearing his senior's remark. He looked at him in annoyance. "I don't have a choice. She already had a vague idea because of my carelessness from the beginning. How can I continue to lie to her?"

"That's why I told you not to stalk her too much." Lin Xiang really couldn't understand what was on the mind of teenagers nowadays. "Nobody would like it if someone stalked them every day, even if it's their lovers."

Dai Zhiqiang also knew that. He regretted his selfish motive for wanting to keep her for himself. He should have come clear to her from the beginning. But his inferiority just had to take over, making him obsess over her more and more.

He was too careless, and now he couldn't even help her even if he wanted to.

Li Caiyi once said she was also very greedy, but her greediness couldn't be compared to his. Aside from keeping her safe, he always wanted to know where she was, with whom, and what she was doing. To the point he thought he had gone crazy. Because he acted like a creepy stalker.

This was the last thing he wanted her to find out. His deepest, darkest, and ugliest desire. If she were to look at him with disgust or loath, he probably wouldn't be able to stand it.

Like today, he almost whisked her away and kept her somewhere only his eyes could see.

"Let's not talk about this now," Dai Zhiqiang rubbed his forehead. "If we can't find her by our usual means, then we just have to search manually."

"It will take a long time. Your father is one thing, but I'm also very worried about Miss Li. Picking Huang Zhen's interest is the worst news you could hear. I bet he only used your father to lure her out."

Dai Zhiqiang was also concerned about this. Just thinking someone else probably put his hand on her, he felt like he would explode from fury. At the same time, he was also afraid that Dai Bolin's body wouldn't be able to endure this whole ordeal.

He regretted everything. Every single choice he made only brought misfortune to those dear to him.

Lin Xiang had never seen him so distraught before. He made a wry face before asking, "That's why I told you to accept the boss' offer. Working with us will always come with a risk. The boss is generous, but he isn't a charity worker. He has no obligation to protect someone unrelated to his subordinates."

"Senior Lin, do you have to bring this up now?"

"I'm saying this because I'm concerned about you. Miss Li wouldn't have to suffer like this if only you agreed to join us from the beginning. Pledging your allegiance to the boss is the only way for you to have him protect her too."

Dai Zhiqiang scoffed. "He is threatening me by saying that."

"The Boss has his rough side, but he genuinely cared for you. Don't think too badly of him; just look at the bright side. Now that you have stepped foot into a muddy path, it's already too late for you to return anyway. Trust me, I was once there in your shoes."

"I can't. If I join for good, then…."

Dai Zhiqiang could never hope for an ordinary and happy life again, which Li Caiyi always dreamed of. He wouldn't be able to stand by her side anymore.

"Huh?" Dai Zhiqiang exclaimed in wonder after that thought flashed across his mind.

Did Li Caiyi ever mention something like that before? How did he know what she wanted from him?

"Hey, your phone is ringing."

Lin Xiang's voice pulled him back to reality. He checked on his phone, only to find an unknown number calling him. His eyes squinted in suspicion.

"Hello?"

"This is sudden, but do you know where Xiaoyi is?"

Dai Zhiqiang's pupil dilated for a split second before it returned to its previous tranquil state. For some reason, he had a feeling this person would contact him sooner or later.

"You called me at the right time. Let's call a truce for now and exchange what we know about the situation."