Heart Stealer

The afternoon sun poured through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, pouring down like a golden waterfall, sprinkling on the gorgeous carpet.

Qiu Rongyao and Mrs. Qiu sat on the sofa with heavy expressions. Their figures seemed to be shrouded in a thick shadow, revealing unspeakable worry and uneasiness.

Xiao Tuobang, Qiufeng, Qiuyu and Murong Zhenxi sat on the sofas on both sides, each of them with a worried look on their face.

The atmosphere in the living room seemed extremely dull and depressing, as if a heavy stone was pressing on everyone's heart.

Xiao Tuobang silently looked around at everyone present, his gaze lingering on each person's face for a moment, then slowly said, "Dad, Mom, I've completed all the work that needed to be handed over. Let's stop here for now. Call me if you need anything."

His voice was calm and firm, as if he was trying to hide the turmoil in his heart.

After saying that, Xiao Tuobang stood up and walked towards the door with big strides.

Seeing this, Qiu Feng quickly called out, "Brother-in-law, I've thought about it and realized that our company, as big as it is, can't do without you. Let Zhenxi and I go and fetch my sister."

Qiu Feng stared at Xiao Tuobang closely, his eyes full of earnestness and expectation, as if waiting for his answer.

Murong Zhenxi also echoed, "Yes, brother-in-law, I also think it's better for you to stay. I'm not sure about managing such a large company."

Facing the concerns of the two, Xiao Tuobang smiled, his smile revealing a calmness and confidence.

"Zhenxi, with Dad in charge and communication with other senior executives in the company, I believe you can also handle this job!"

Murong Zhenxi felt Xiao Tuobang's trusting gaze, and his original nervousness and uneasiness were gradually replaced by confidence.

He clenched his fists, nodded vigorously, and said, "Okay, brother-in-law, I will do my best. You can go and pick up your sister without worry."

Mrs. Qiu asked worriedly, "Tuobang, did you remember Qiuxue's address and phone number that I gave you?"

Xiao Tuobang nodded and comforted her, "Don't worry, Mom. I've written down the address and phone number. I will definitely bring Qiuxue back safely."

After saying this, he gave everyone another firm look, then turned and left.

The others also stood up and followed him, seeing him off to the gate and watching him get into the car.

No one spoke, only silence and a depressing atmosphere filled the air.

Qiu Feng stood aside, staring at Xiao Tuobang's car as it drove farther and farther away until it disappeared from sight.

A trace of worry flashed in her eyes, "I hope my brother-in-law can bring my sister back smoothly."

Murong Zhenxi heard Qiu Feng's words and patted her shoulder gently.

"Don't worry, my brother-in-law will definitely bring my sister back."

Qiu Xue's departure dealt a heavy blow to the entire Qiu family, and everyone was in an extremely heavy mood.

The Qiu family was extremely anxious, but there was nothing they could do.

They could only wait for news, hoping that Xiao Tuobang would bring back good news.

The sunlight shines through the clouds and onto the Qiu family's courtyard.

The flowers, plants and trees in the courtyard have lost their former vitality and look a little listless.

A breeze blew by, and the leaves rustled, as if telling the sorrow of the Qiu family.

The plane Xiao Tuobang was on traveled across half the globe, and after a long flight of more than ten hours, it finally landed in the city where Qiu Xue lived.

He didn't bother to adjust to the time difference. As soon as he got off the plane, he rushed directly to Qiu Xue's residence according to the address provided by Mrs. Qiu.

Xiao Tuobang stood in front of the door of Qiu Xue's apartment, feeling extremely nervous.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm down his excitement.

He was finally going to see the person he had been thinking about day and night. He felt his heart beating wildly in his chest, as if it was about to jump out of his throat.

He repeatedly checked the house number on the note in his hand, and after confirming that it was correct, he gently knocked on the closed door.

Every knock on the door seemed to strike at his heartstrings. His hands trembled slightly as he looked forward to the beautiful face behind the door.

However, when the door slowly opened, his eyes were filled with astonishment and disappointment.

The person who appeared before him was not Qiu Xue whom he had been thinking about day and night, but two foreign girls with blonde hair and blue eyes and beautiful faces.

They looked at Xiao Tuobang with a smile, with a hint of curiosity and confusion in their eyes.

This sudden change was like a bolt of lightning to Xiao Tuobang, and his original joy vanished in an instant.

He widened his eyes and looked at the two strange women in front of him in disbelief, and was speechless for a moment.

After a long while, Xiao Tuobang finally came to his senses. He asked the two of them in fluent English, "Excuse me, do you know where the young lady who used to live here has moved to?"

The two foreign girls looked at each other and shook their heads.

One of the girls with blond curly hair replied, "I'm sorry, sir, we just moved here today. We don't know the people who lived here before."

A trace of disappointment flashed across Xiao Tuobang's eyes.

"Thank you. Sorry to bother you." After saying that, he turned and left, his steps heavy and slow, as if he had lost all his strength.

He didn't know how to find Qiu Xue, and he looked confused and helpless.

This city is so big and there are so many people. How easy is it to find her?

Xiao Tuobang walked out of the apartment door dejectedly. He stood on the side of the road with a lonely expression and blank eyes, as if the whole world had become dark and gloomy.

He held the phone tightly in his hand, his fingers trembling slightly, and after hesitating for a long time, he finally dialed Qiu Xue's number.

But what he heard was a cold prompt tone: "The user you dialed has been powered off..."

Xiao Tuobang reluctantly called Mrs. Zhen, but the other end of the line received the same chilling busy tone.

The successive blows made Xiao Tuobang feel hopeless, and he slowly put down his phone.

Xiao Tuobang walked aimlessly on the streets of a foreign country. He didn't expect Qiu Xue to be so heartless that she moved out overnight and refused to meet him.

Xiao Tuobang looked at the unfamiliar streets and bustling crowds in front of him in a daze, bearing the helplessness and loneliness alone.

A gust of cold wind blew past, ruffling Xiao Tuobang's hair, but it couldn't dry the tears that were quietly sliding down the corners of his eyes.

At this moment, he was like a lonely fallen leaf, swept up by the merciless wind, drifting around, lost his direction and unable to find his home.

As the night deepened, Xiao Tuobang felt tired and hungry.

The university where Qiu Xue attended was not far away, so he decided to find a hotel nearby to stay in first, and then make further plans.

Xiao Tuobang walked into the hotel, completed the check-in procedures, and then collapsed on the bed.

He looked at the ceiling, recalling every moment he had with Qiu Xue, and tears welled up in his eyes again.

The next morning, Xiao Tuobang came to the university where Qiu Xue was studying, trying to find some clues.

He asked around but still couldn't get any news about Qiu Xue.