Chapter 58: The God's Perspective

“That girl…” Lin Zhiwei paused before speaking; she hadn’t yet arranged a place for the girl to stay.

Ling Ziheng raised an eyebrow. “She can’t stay with you—you’re a man right now.”

Lin Zhiwei nodded in silent agreement. Ling Ziheng truly had a knack for reading minds; he’d guessed what she wanted to say before she’d even spoken.

Ling Ziheng said, “I’ll have Zhao Lei arrange something for her. After all, she’ll be working for the studio in the future.”

Lin Zhiwei’s eyes sparkled; she shook her head and sighed, “Boss, is there anything you don’t know?”

Ling Ziheng’s eyes narrowed, the light in his peach blossom eyes shining brightly, a faint smile lingering at the corner of his lips. “Of course there is.”

Lin Zhiwei replied, “It seems to me that everything is under your control.”

After speaking, she leaned against the back of the sofa, closed her eyes, and looked utterly exhausted.

It was her first field mission—simple, successfully completed—yet she felt drained inside.

Ling Ziheng watched the girl’s pale face. Though she wore men’s clothes, he could still see the lively mischief beneath her disguise. Warmth blossomed in his heart. He raised his hand, longing to touch her face, but stopped midway, instead gently ruffling her hair.

“Get some rest early.”

Lin Zhiwei opened one eye and replied, “Alright.” She no longer cared how close Ling Ziheng was, nor paid attention to the burning gaze of the man beside her. All she could think about was how to deal with the girl tomorrow.

After Ling Ziheng left, Lin Zhiwei rested briefly on the sofa, then returned to the dining table, opened her laptop, and called Nanyu via voice chat.

“How’s it going? Did they notice someone was missing?”

Nanyu yawned, his words muffled. “The tigress found out—she’s raging. The fox hasn’t arrived yet.”

Lin Zhiwei said, “Send me the live feed from the scene, let me take a look.”

Nanyu replied helplessly, “Xiao Linzi, are you a workaholic? You’re getting more and more like the Lord. Truly cut from the same cloth. You’ve already rescued her. It’s only natural they noticed—what’s the big deal…”

Upon hearing that name, Lin Zhiwei paused, as if some trace of Lin Qiongjiu’s attitude had seeped into her. But she quickly straightened her voice. “I suspect the girl was subjected to ‘Illusory World.’”

“Damn, damn, damn… That’s…” Nanyu finally woke up, stammering at the mention of that name. “The Lord is ruthless—she knew the situation and still sent you.”

Lin Zhiwei pursed her lips. As if she didn’t already know that big shot’s temperament.

“I heard from the boss’s wife before, it’s a cruel torment,” Lin Zhiwei said, arms crossed, her expression grave. Suddenly, Lin Qiongjiu’s words echoed in her mind, those lines with deeper meaning:

“Alright, I was thinking the same. You can go gain some experience. The Zhao family and the Ling family both have some entertainment influence in Huaguo.”

“You chose well, the Ling family—ha.”

“You really know how to pick.”

Damn Lin Qiongjiu—she obviously knew everything but wouldn’t give a single hint.

Well, then. Treat it as an entrance exam; it must be passed. If worst comes to worst, she could call in the boss’s wife for help. What’s the big deal? Lin Qiongjiu wouldn’t really let her get killed here.

“Xiao Linzi, the feed’s here!” Nanyu said excitedly.

Lin Zhiwei focused on the screen, now in god’s-eye view, ready to spot any weaknesses she could exploit in Ye Linyun.

Ye Linyun stepped out of the car dressed flamboyantly, swaying her sexy waist with pride, until a black-clad man hurried to her side and whispered something in her ear.

Ye Linyun’s face twisted with rage as she slapped the man, then stormed toward the back storage room.

Ye Linyun barked, “What happened? Two grown men can’t keep watch over a defenseless girl?”

The man replied, “Boss, I’m sorry. There was only one intruder, but he was skilled… We…”

Ye Linyun trembled with anger. “One person? Are you all useless?”

The black-clad man hung his head, stammering, “The intruder clearly came prepared—a thin young man. It was too dark to see his face. Afterwards, we checked the surveillance—it had already been wiped.”

Ye Linyun looked around furiously, cursing, “Useless! You can’t even handle such a small matter.” She fell silent for a moment, muttering to herself, “Could the girl have another trick up her sleeve? She clearly has no backers… Never mind. Go call Linlin here.”

“Yes,” the man replied.

“Wait,” Ye Linyun frowned, quickly asking, “Was the drug administered?”

“It was, but as you instructed, we didn’t use much, afraid she might take her own life. We’ve been increasing the dose gradually—almost succeeded…but the young man rescued her…”

Ye Linyun’s eyes burned red with fury; she couldn’t hold back any longer. “Get out!”

The man left awkwardly.

Seeing this, Lin Zhiwei understood the general course of events.

“Wow, this beautiful sister is truly venomous,” Nanyu commented, sipping his milk tea.

Lin Zhiwei spoke seriously, “She’s working with Chu Chuo. So, it seems ‘Illusory World’ came from them. There must be someone from the Nameless Domain behind the scenes. How’s the investigation on Chu Chuo?”

“That’s tough. Chu Tianwang’s circle is like an iron fortress. Even your fiancé can’t get in—what chance do I have alone?” Nanyu explained.

Hearing the word fiancé, Lin Zhiwei’s lips twitched. Ha… Even Nanyu was calling him that so easily.

When there was no reply from the other side, Nanyu probed, “Tell me, Xiao Linzi, what are you really thinking? Are you seriously going to wade through this mess alongside your fiancé? If we’re honest, you two aren’t even real. Unless… have you started playing for keeps?”

“Uh…” Lin Zhiwei’s heart skipped a beat, and she quickly replied, “This is the Lord’s test for me. I have to pass, otherwise she’ll never let me go. It has nothing to do with Ling Ziheng.”

“Alright then,” Nanyu shook his head. “So, Ling Ziheng or Chu Chuo—which do you think is easier to sleep with?”

“Pfft—” Lin Zhiwei sprayed cola all over her keyboard at that question.

“Nanyu, have some decency, will you?” She immediately grabbed tissues to wipe it off.

She only had this one computer, after all…