Chapter 8: Investigating Shen Lan

In fact, the first time she met Sun Qiang was when Ming Zi was still young.

At that time, she had just married Luo Sheng and also wanted to live a good life with him for the rest of her days.

It was a pity that, not even half a year later, just as she became pregnant, Luo Sheng started looking for women outside.

She was so anxious and frustrated that she wanted to know what kind of woman Luo Sheng was looking for.

And so, she found Sun Qiang.

Si Rong touched that string of numbers, "Fine, let him investigate!"

She had no intention of thinking about how to make things difficult for that woman.

It takes two to tango; the greater fault lay with Shen Lan.

Just as the two of them were washing up and preparing to sleep, the phone rang.

"That dog Luo Sheng never calls home when he doesn't return at night; it must be Shen Lan!"

One has to say, this Shen Lan can be considered a talent.

Other men who cheat will treat their wives at home with all sorts of disdain.

Shen Lan is not like that; every time Si Rong comes to stay the night at her house, he calls.

He is meticulous about every detail, reminding Si Rong not to kick off the quilt at night, not to let his Rongrong sleep on the outer side, and things like that.

If Si Rong hadn't said it herself, she would never have imagined that a god-like husband such as Shen Lan would have a woman outside.

"I don't want to talk to him."

Si Rong shook her head; now, whenever she hears anything regarding Shen Lan, her emotions are very resistant.

Ming Zi went to answer the phone.

"County Magistrate Shen, what can I do for you?"

"Rongrong just went to the bathroom."

"I know, I'll warm some hot milk for her before bed, she sleeps on the inside, I sleep on the outside, alright, alright, hang up!"

When she returned to the bedroom, she saw tears flowing from the corners of Si Rong's eyes.

At this moment, she was able to understand Si Rong.

If a cheating man commits domestic violence, insults his wife, or treats her in the worst possible way, then the wife would only be happy to leave him and take revenge.

The hardest part is someone like Shen Lan, who has a woman outside, yet remains very good to his wife at home.

It is just like the emperors of ancient times, with three thousand beauties in the harem; as long as the benefits and love are sufficient, then they can live in harmony.

How will Si Rong choose?

At the same time.

The door of the Shen house was knocked upon; after Shen Lan opened the door and saw who it was, the eyes of the man who was always steady and self-possessed turned cold.

Then he quickly pushed the woman out, pushing her all the way into the hallway.

"What are you here for?"

Li Xuan was pushed by him and, losing her balance, nearly fell.

Yesterday's speculation by Si Rong and the pair of shoes Ming Zi mentioned today.

Li Xuan felt that today's crayfish meal was a trap.

Or perhaps it was a warning; Ming Zi wanted to warn her not to set her sights on Shen Lan.

Seeing Shen Lan remain silent, she anxiously pressed him, "When do you plan to show your hand and divorce her?"

Shen Lan frowned, "What nonsense are you spouting? This is the critical moment for my selection as County Magistrate; if any slip-up occurs, don't ever think about becoming Mrs. Shen in the light of day!"

"Heh~" Seeing his attitude was so nasty, Li Xuan sneered, "County Magistrate Shen, do you want me to remind you of our agreement from back then?"

Shen Lan turned around; the agreement from back then...

"You wait patiently a little longer; after the County Magistrate selection is over, I will find an opportunity to show my hand to her."

"Wait? Of course I will wait," Li Xuan's eyes were filled with dead silence, "Otherwise, what have I been doing all these years?"

"You also shouldn't feel aggrieved; it's not just for me that you're waiting, but also for Chi Er and Yuan Er. They are currently at a time when they must face important life choices; if they lose the support of the Si Family, what will they do in the future? Do you want the children to be as mediocre and incompetent as we are?"

Mediocre.

This was the word Li Xuan hated the most.

She was born in an ordinary small town, with three older brothers above her; originally, her parents didn't want any more, and being pregnant with her was just an accident.

Her appearance was mediocre, the love she received was mediocre, everything was so mediocre; it seemed as if she herself was dispensable.

So, the first time she saw Si Rong, she was completely stunned.

On the first day of reporting to the dormitory, unlike her being all alone, Si Rong's parents, grandparents, and two older brothers had all turned out.

She shone like a little princess.

Outstanding appearance and family background.

Although another girl in the dormitory, Ming Zi, had a poor family background, because she had a beautiful face, she also frequently appeared at the center of the students' topics.

Only she was ignored by everyone.

Now, she absolutely does not want her children to be as mediocre as she is.

The goal is about to be reached; now, she absolutely cannot reveal any flaws.

"A-Lan, I believe in you."

And I believe in our agreement.

Soon, she would be able to possess everything Si Rong has and become the focus of everyone's gaze.

The first ray of morning sunlight shone in; Si Rong stretched, feeling her eyes were a bit swollen and painful—she didn't even know when she had fallen asleep last night.

"Get up, let's go out for breakfast!"

Ming Zi had already filled their entire schedule for the day in her mind.

She would absolutely not let Little Princess Si Rong have any time to be sad.

After they washed up, Ming Zi called Sun Qiang and arranged a place to meet.

Then they went downstairs together to eat breakfast.

Two bowls of shrimp wontons and a steamer of three-delicacy soup dumplings.

Si Rong originally had no mood to eat, but Ming Zi said if she didn't eat, she wouldn't take her to see the detective later.

"Is he really as amazing as you say?"

Si Rong was somewhat skeptical.

"You'll know once you see him later."

Sun Qiang was, how should one put it, the kind of person whose face you would quickly forget after seeing it once, or rather, this type of person had no memorable features.

"Is your husband having another situation?"

Sun Qiang asked, well-versed in the routine.

"We don't care about that trash today; we want to ask you to help us investigate someone else."

Sun Qiang's gaze swept over Si Rong, and then he nodded.

Upon learning that the person he was asked to investigate was Shen Lan, Sun Qiang's eyes widened instantly, "County Magistrate Shen?"

"Yes, it's him."

"You want to investigate County Magistrate Shen?"

"Yes, name your price." Ming Zi did not say anything else.

Sun Qiang had heard of this Deputy County Magistrate's good reputation.

"A deposit of two hundred yuan, and the remaining three hundred to be settled once the information is found."

Si Rong pulled two hundred-yuan bills from her bag and handed them to him.

Her heart was filled with melancholy; she never imagined that one day she would actually spend money to investigate Shen Lan's private life.

The eighteenth year of their being together was actually going to end in such a sordid way.

"Alright, how much time will it take?"

"About two days."

Si Rong's heart suddenly steadied.

Two days later, everything would be settled.

After parting ways with Sun Qiang, Si Rong went to look at houses with Ming Zi.

A newly opened real estate development in Huaiyang, Shui'an Huayuan.

The housing price was nine hundred per square meter.

Housing prices had soared in the last two years, and many people were still waiting and watching, as those with a rigid demand for housing wanted to wait for prices to drop before buying.

After Si Rong followed the sales office lady to look at some classic floor plans, her gaze landed on those storefronts at the entrance of the residential complex.

The reason she was told over the phone to buy property was probably because housing prices would rise, so these street-facing properties that could be used for shops would certainly have more value; this was Si Rong's own interpretation.

She pointed at the row of street-facing units in the Shui'an complex, "I want to see these kinds of storefronts."

"Ma'am, you truly have a good eye; this type of storefront floor plan has great investment value, I will take you to see them right now."