Chapter 140: Help Her Find Evidence

Mo Yi packed a serving of food, carried it, and arrived at Number One, Nanshan Villa.

Ke Zhongyu had already finished work and returned.

"Young Master, your dinner," Mo Yi said, "Young Master, I did my best; I made enough for two, and hinted that Miss Jiang should find someone to share, but Miss Jiang only let me deliver it to you."

That's so Jiang Lai.

Ke Zhongyu was not surprised.

Mo Yi plated the food, carried it to the dining table, and reported, "Young Master, Miss Jiang plans to move soon, and also to recover the money her ex‑husband has given to his mistress over the years."

"Moving?" Ke Zhongyu paused with his chopsticks, "Where to move?"

Mo Yi: "He didn't say, but Young Master, rest assured, Miss Jiang will take me along; then I'll inquire for you whether the neighboring residents want to sell or rent a house."

Ke Zhongyu pressed his thin lips together slightly.

"Has she hired a lawyer?"

"She has; it's Lawyer Zhong!"

Ke Zhongyu took out his phone and scrolled to the chat window between him and Zhong Poqian.

Zhong Poqian's name is the opposite of his character: he is neither indifferent to fame nor modest; three years ago he shot to fame with a sky‑high divorce case, and after receiving a huge lawyer's fee he vanished into high‑society divorce cases, reeking of copper.

He has set his sights on Shen Xun's assets.

The voice call connected.

Zhong Poqian smiled and asked, "Ke, what are your instructions?"

"Are you handling Miss Jiang's case?"

"Yes," Zhong Poqian sighed, "President Shen, a man worth tens of millions, why not share some of his lawyer's fee with me?"

Ke Zhongyu hasn't known him long, but the two share a common trait: they both love making money off the rich.

The Ke Clan's real‑estate business only buys centrally located land, builds upscale residential complexes and villas, as well as large commercial districts.

Not only do they share interests, their ages are also similar.

"What trouble does this case have?" Ke Zhongyu asked.

Zhong Poqian didn't think the renowned President Ke would be concerned about his own career prospects; he was certain it was to lend Jiang Lai a hand.

"There is," Zhong Poqian said, "Based on existing data, proving that assets are joint property during the marriage is not difficult, but proving Shen Xun's affair with Lin Shutong requires a complete chain of evidence; a single piece of evidence is weak and can be easily overturned by a judge."

A remorse letter admitting the affair, full chat logs—not screenshots but recordings with both parties' messages, intimate photos and videos taken in public places or within one's legal home area, transfers of special amounts like 520 and 1314, abnormal purchases of adult products, hotel‑room records, testimonies from relatives and friends, and so on.

Ke Zhongyu: "I have a video; the picture is unclear, but the audio is clear."

It was deleted in front of Shen Xun at the time, and later someone restored it.

Any leverage that ends up in his hands has no reason to disappear.

Zhong Poqian: "It's weak, but better than nothing. From the data I have, the relationship between Shen Xun and Lin Shutong is very subtle, the boundaries are blurry; the evidence from the past three‑plus years may have to be sought abroad, but evidence after Lin Shutong returns to the country is relatively easy to obtain and effective."

"President Ke, the period of marriage continuation includes the divorce cooling‑off period."

He deliberately emphasized the latter part.

Ke Zhongyu, thoughtful, replied, "I understand."

He hung up and looked at Mo Yi, "What does Jiang Lai plan to do?"

Mo Yi recounted in detail the process of Mother Shen coming to see Miss Jiang.

"Miss Jiang's vicious ex‑mother‑in‑law has a strong desire to claim her son's assets; Miss Jiang intends to coax the vicious ex‑mother‑in‑law into obtaining chat logs and similar evidence, she left contact information, but the vicious ex‑mother‑in‑law hasn't contacted Miss Jiang yet."

Mo Yi listed the vicious ex‑mother‑in‑law one after another, which made Ke Zhongyu feel pleased.

"Mo Yi, go back and have a meal with her."

"Alright, Young Master!"

Mo Yi returned, and Miss Jiang was indeed still waiting for her.

Her heart softened.

She must take good care of Miss Jiang's health and life!

…

Ji Lao hosted Gu Zhiyan at the "Shanhe Pavilion Banquet."

Lin Shutong was also present.

However, she was a bit absent‑minded, her thoughts all on Shen Xun's house now having Jiang Lai's wardrobe and parking space.

It shows that Jiang Lai has already taken a place in Shen Xun's mind.

Although Shen Xun never admitted it, his actions already prove it.

Shen Xun is gradually drawing a line between himself and her.

Ji Lao noticed his granddaughter drifting, and in a deep voice reminded, "Gu Zhiyan is arriving soon."

Lin Shutong snapped back to attention.

A waiter led the sharply‑dressed Gu Zhiyan inside.

"Ji Lao, Shutong, sorry I'm late due to some matters," Gu Zhiyan said, also presenting a gift to Ji Lao, "A modest token; I hope Ji Lao likes it."

"No problem, we arrived early," Ji Lao said with a smile, preferring Gu Zhiyan, the junior, over the gift.

In contrast, his opinion of Shen Xun, a married man, grew more critical, and Shen Xun had never truly visited him.

Nevertheless, Shen Xun was indeed willing to let go of Shutong.

What does being willing matter? He still made Shutong the mistress.

Can't think about it; the more he thinks, the more angry he becomes.

Ji Lao: "Lawyer Gu, thank you for your hard work these past days."

Gu Zhiyan wore an embarrassed expression, "Just call me by name like Ji Lao does with Shutong, but unfortunately I still couldn't truly help Ji Lao."

Although Ji Lao retained his prestigious position, he still faced a report of criticism and was barred from applying for and participating in fund projects for three years.

However, for Ji Lao, who is in his sixties or seventies, he is already at retirement age, so it doesn't matter to him.

What matters to him now is to cultivate a successor.

"I'm already old; as long as the young people are fine, that's good." Ji Lao looked at his granddaughter, "Shutong, why not pour a drink for Zhi Yan?"

Lin Shutong made a move to toast, but her hand was pressed down by Gu Zhiyan's outstretched hand.

"Between us, we don't need to be so formal; you can't hold your liquor well either."

Lin Shutong sat down and gave a gentle smile: "Thank you, Zhi Yan."

Gu Zhiyan gave her a slight smile, then poured tea for Ji Lao and himself, using tea in place of wine to toast the elder.

Ji Lao looked at Gu Zhiyan and grew increasingly pleased.

While Lin Shutong was away to the restroom, he asked Gu Zhiyan, "You're thirty this year, right?"

Gu Zhiyan nodded: "Just turned thirty."

Ji Lao: "Not engaged or married yet?"

Gu Zhiyan immediately understood Ji Lao's intention in asking that, and smiled sheepishly: "I'm ashamed, I haven't."

"Is it that you don't want to, or do you already have someone you like?" Ji Lao, knowing Gu Zhiyan already understood his intention, waited to see how he would respond.

Gu Zhiyan took a sip of tea and frankly said, "Ji Lao, I really do like Shutong."

Ji Lao instantly felt pleased: "Shutong needs someone who can keep her in line." Also someone who can help her.

Shen Xun and Gu Zhiyan are comparable in appearance and ability, but the Shen family cannot compare to the Gu family.

Gu Zhiyan: "Shutong already has someone she likes."

"You mean Shen Xun?" Ji Lao didn't mind, "Shutong is disobedient; I'll discipline her properly. Shen Xun has a family, so Shutong and he can only be friends."

As it turned out, Ji Lao didn't even know that Shen Xun and Jiang Lai had divorced.

This was to his advantage.

Lin Shutong returned to her seat and asked curiously, "Grandfather, what are you and Zhi Yan talking about that you're laughing so happily?"

"Naturally, we're talking about your affairs." Ji Lao looked at Gu Zhiyan and said, "I'm an old bone; Shutong will still have to rely on you to look after her more."

Gu Zhiyan gave Lin Shutong a deep look and said, "I will, Ji Lao."

Lin Shutong's eyes flickered slightly.

Gu Zhiyan then asked, "There's an old friend who wants to meet tomorrow evening; Shutong, would that be convenient for you?"

Lin Shutong still wanted to take advantage of Shen Xun's free weekend to go find him.

They hadn't seen each other for several days.

She was thinking about it intensely.

She was also worried intensely.

Ji Lao quickly agreed: "Convenient."

Gu Zhiyan looked at Lin Shutong and said, "Would it be convenient for you to accompany me to meet my friend, Shutong?"

Ji Lao gave his granddaughter a look urging her to agree quickly.

Lin Shutong nodded: "Convenient."

Gu Zhiyan smiled and said, "I'll come to the Ji family tomorrow afternoon to pick you up."

Lin Shutong: "Okay."

Then she would go see Shen Xun in the morning, spend the afternoon and evening with Gu Zhiyan, and there would be no harm in getting closer to Gu Zhiyan.