Chapter 1283: He Haiyang's Peach Blossom Tribulation!

Ever since He Haiyang went to Runzhou, Shen Minghan always felt things were different than before.

In the past, the couple would regularly engage in some little romantic activities every Saturday...

But now, he only returns two or three times a month, and occasionally when he does return, he is dead drunk; the marital life that should be there is gone.

The more Shen Minghan thought about it, the more wrong it felt, so she found Shen Mingcheng and voiced her distress, "Little brother, I feel your brother-in-law has changed quite a bit. Tell me honestly, has he been bewitched by some vixen in Runzhou?"

Shen Mingcheng secretly thought that with his brother-in-law's status and position, even if he had a mistress outside, it wouldn't be anything strange.

He pacified her, "Sister, stop worrying needlessly. How much your brother-in-law loves you—don't you know that in your own heart? In a marriage, the most important thing between husband and wife is trust. You must absolutely not doubt your brother-in-law."

Shen Minghan shook her head, "I have no sense of security; you must help me keep an eye on him. If he has any unusual behavior, I can be prepared early."

Hearing Shen Minghan say this, Shen Mingcheng felt somewhat depressed, "Even if you knew, what could you do? Surely you wouldn't divorce your brother-in-law, would you?"

Seeing Shen Mingcheng defending He Haiyang at every turn, Shen Minghan said in shock, "How can you speak up for someone else? Do you have any conscience left!"

Shen Mingcheng couldn't help but laugh or cry, "Sister, of course I'm speaking up for you. You are already over forty, and Tongtong is in high school, about to experience the most important college entrance exam of life. For the sake of the child and yourself, you should look at this matter rationally. Even if your brother-in-law has something going on outside, you must act as if you don't hear it. Only then can your marriage remain stable."

Shen Minghan's tears gushed out, "You ungrateful wretch, I have poured my heart and soul out to you, and you actually treat me like this."

Seeing Shen Minghan crying in utter heartbreak, Shen Mingcheng sighed helplessly, "Fine, since you are uneasy, then I will keep an eye on it. But you must promise me, if you really discover something, you must not make a scene. Your brother-in-law is a Government leader; issues with his conduct will affect his career. Our family needs him as a pillar right now to have a chance at a comeback."

Only then did Shen Minghan wipe away her tears and nod gently, "I promise you, even if I know, I won't make a scene. I still have that much of a sense of the big picture."

A woman's sixth sense is sharp.

Although He Haiyang had not yet physically cheated, he was only a hair's breadth away from emotional infidelity.

Ever since there was a Life Assistant in the house, He Haiyang felt refreshed every day, his work state was excellent, and it was as if he had regained his second youth.

He pushed away all unnecessary banquets every night, preferring to go home to eat the food made by the Life Assistant.

The development project in Runzhou recently completed its bidding successfully, and Lian Kaisheng successfully secured the project.

This project had shares belonging to Shen Mingcheng.

Seeing that his brother-in-law's efforts had yielded results, He Haiyang was in a very good mood.

Therefore, when Shen Mingcheng called, He Haiyang's tone was very gentle, "Mingcheng, is there something the matter?"

"Brother-in-law, I am currently in Runzhou; shall we eat together tonight?" Shen Mingcheng asked.

"I have a Life Assistant at home, and the food is cooked very well; why don't we eat at home tonight! You can keep me company for a few drinks," He Haiyang said readily.

Hearing that He Haiyang invited him for a home-cooked meal and even mentioned the Life Assistant, Shen Mingcheng secretly thought that he could just happen to help his sister scout out the enemy situation.

"Alright, I'll come keep you company for a few drinks tonight."

After hanging up the phone, He Haiyang called the Life Assistant, Wu Lie, "Prepare a few dishes tonight; a guest is coming to the house to eat."

Wu Lie asked tentatively, "Secretary He, does the guest have any dietary restrictions?"

He Haiyang said, "He doesn't have any dietary restrictions."

Wu Lie said, "Then does he have any preferences?"

He Haiyang said, "He quite likes eating game."

Wu Lie's eyes lit up, "How about snake soup?"

He Haiyang said in surprise, "You even know how to cook snake?"

Wu Lie smiled, "Didn't I tell you? When I was studying in Yangcheng, I worked part-time at a restaurant; people in Guangdong Province eat everything. The method is very simple: take a snake—the more venomous the better, preferably a cobra—skin it and shred it, while the ingredients include shredded chicken, shredded ham, shredded bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, and dried mushrooms, plus a little shredded pork tenderloin; just stew it all in one pot and that's it! Venomous snake, do you dare to eat it?"

He Haiyang laughed, "If you dare to cook it, I dare to eat it."

Wu Lie said with a smile, "Secretary He, you must have eaten all the delicacies of land and sea, so it was me asking too much."

He Haiyang laughed heartily, then hung up the phone.

At dusk, He Haiyang returned home; Wu Lie was busy frying, stir-frying, and stewing in the kitchen, and a large, steaming clay pot was placed in the center of the dining table. He walked over, lifted the lid, and saw it was snake soup.

"My goodness, you girl really do know how to cook snake!" He Haiyang exclaimed.

Wu Lie finished stir-frying a dish and said with a serious expression, "District Mayor Lian is very strict in selecting people; if I didn't have good skills, I couldn't be your Life Assistant."

At this moment, the doorbell rang.

Wu Lie walked over and opened the door.

Shen Mingcheng carefully looked Wu Lie up and down, and immediately began to worry for his sister.

This Life Assistant had eyebrows like new moons, skin like congealed fat, and every look and smile was charming and moving.

"Brother-in-law, is this the beautiful cook you mentioned?" Shen Mingcheng asked calmly.

"You can just call me Little Wu," Wu Lie said with poise.

Shen Mingcheng teased intentionally, "It's too much of a waste of talent to have you be a Life Assistant. Brother-in-law, why don't you hand her over to me? I'll give her double the salary."

He Haiyang gave a dumbfounded laugh, "Little Wu, how about it? If you're tempted, go with President Shen. I can guarantee that your income will be secure."

Wu Lie said modestly, "President Shen is too kind! I have a clear assessment of my own abilities. Money that exceeds my expectations is money I cannot earn, nor do I want to earn."

Shen Mingcheng said to He Haiyang, "Brother-in-law, this Life Assistant of yours is not only sensible but also loyal; it's just that there's one thing that's not good."

He Haiyang looked at Shen Mingcheng in surprise, "What's not good?"

Shen Mingcheng leaned into He Haiyang's ear and said, "She's too pretty! If my sister finds out, she's going to worry."

He Haiyang's face darkened, and he said in a serious tone, "Your sister and I have been through thick and thin for twenty years; your sister knows me best, and I don't believe your sister is that petty. I think it's not that your sister is uneasy about me, but that you, kid, are uneasy about me!"

Deep down, Shen Mingcheng was still somewhat wary of his brother-in-law.

"Brother-in-law, look at you; I was just saying it casually. Don't I know you? How difficult it was for you to reach this position step by step; you have even greater goals. Why would I be uneasy? Come, let me toast you!"

Now, whether he could make a comeback depended entirely on He Haiyang's connections and network!

He noticed that the look in He Haiyang's eyes when he watched Wu Lie clearly carried an intriguing meaning.

If He Haiyang really had cheated, what should he do?