After Transmigrating into a book, I Was Played By a Black Lotus

Chapter 34 Confusion

When Lin Xingzhu received a call from Mu Muqing at the company, she was taken aback.

She initially thought there was an issue with the project and that Mu Muqing was calling to discuss it personally.

"Bai Xiying?" Lin Xingzhu furrowed her brows, setting down a stack of documents, and replied nonchalantly, "Ms. Mu, if I'm not mistaken, today is Monday, right?"

The voice on the other end of the line was somewhat distorted, but Lin Xingzhu could still detect the hint of jealousy underlying Mu Muqing's calm anger.

"I know, but Bai Xiying hasn't come to work all morning and hasn't called in sick," Mu Muqing paused and added, "I heard that you both attended a banquet together yesterday. She wouldn't just skip work like this; given her personality, I'm worried something might have happened to her."

Saying this made Mu Muqing feel immensely frustrated.

Ever since she and Bai Xiying had crossed a line in their relationship, Bai Xiying had been avoiding her like the plague. In contrast, Bai Xiying was working diligently and had become flawless in her tasks, making it impossible for Mu Muqing to find an excuse to call her into the office for a chat.

Now that Bai Xiying was missing, Mu Muqing couldn't just show up uninvited—she didn't even have Bai Xiying's address.

There had been many opportunities for her to give Bai Xiying a ride home, but Lin Xingzhu had always been there to block her.

Thinking of this, Mu Muqing felt a surge of resentment and gritted her teeth, saying, "If Ms. Lin can get in touch with her, please let her know that the partner for the project she's responsible for is pushing us hard."

Bai Xiying had performed excellently during her interview, but her sudden shift in style after joining the company was even more impressive, showcasing a vibrant yet cohesive flair that established her unique style.

The partner had initially chosen Bai Xiying because of her capabilities, assigning a core portion of the project to her as a newcomer. Now, with deadlines approaching, Mu Muqing couldn't reach Bai Xiying.

Lin Xingzhu, no longer in the mood for small talk, responded curtly, "Alright, I understand."

After hanging up, Lin Xingzhu swiftly scrolled through her contacts and unhesitatingly tapped the one starting with an "A."

The call rang several times but went unanswered.

Lin Xingzhu had expected this; otherwise, Mu Muqing wouldn't have called her.

Without hesitation, she left the office and drove back.

As a boss, Lin Xingzhu had some leeway, and since Monday was usually light on her workload, she had completed her tasks with ease. What she had been reviewing in the office were the materials about Chu Xiaxia and the Chu family that she had commissioned someone to investigate earlier.

"Bai Xiying! Bai Xiying!"