The Crazy Son-In-Law

Xiao Shun sat alone for a while, just as he was about to return to his room, his phone rang. It was Kou Zhengqing who had called.

“Mr. Xiao, I have two news to report. Mr. Wei has left.”

“As expected,” Xiao Shun said lightly.

“The other is that Wei Tianhua has been released. Once he’s out, it will be hard to get him back in unless there’s new evidence or new criminal facts.”

“This is unexpected. I thought he would be sentenced to a few years at least. Even if the Wei family intervened, they should at least let him suffer in prison. It seems the Wei family has considerable power. Zhao Hetai probably doesn’t know about this, does he?”

On that day, Zhao Hetai was at the scene where four bodies so blatantly appeared before him. This was not a small case, Xiao Shun thought he would pay some attention.

“Zhao Hetai, at his level, has many big issues to deal with every day. He probably won’t have time for this minor matter, and after all, it’s a matter for the police. He won’t rashly intervene,” Kou Zhengqing said.

“What do you think we should do next?”

“I’m not in Harrow, my reach isn’t that far. I’ll leave matters there to you. Call me if you need me to show up,” Xiao Shun said.

“Understood,” Kou Zhengqing replied succinctly.

“Oh, by the way, where will the twenty billion I donated end up?”

Twenty billion is not a small sum. You have to understand that from the 1980s until a few years ago, after more than twenty years, the total funds raised by the Hope Project just exceeded one hundred billion.

Of course, that twenty billion is not just for building schools and sponsoring impoverished students, but also for helping remote areas build roads, bridges, and improve infrastructure, etc.

“As far as I know, the funds raised each year go into an account under the name of Kindlove for centralized allocation, which is a government unit,” Kou Zhengqing replied.

“Does this foundation have any connection with the Wei family? Or are there people from the Wei family managing it?”

Since Wei Wendong has always been in charge of fundraising, Xiao Shun had reason to suspect that there might be some connection between the two.

“There shouldn’t be. Do you suspect that the Wei family is embezzling or…” Kou Zhengqing wanted to say something but stopped.

“I don’t think they would dare be so blatant.”

“They might not be blatant, but what about other means? For example, which companies these funds are used to purchase supplies from, and which construction companies are awarded the projects,” etc.

Kou Zhengqing was a smart man, he understood what was meant right away: “Now that you mention it, it’s possible…”

“Keep an eye on this fund for me. With such a sudden influx of money, I don’t believe they would remain indifferent.”

Although Xiao Shun’s twenty billion was not entirely for charity, he didn’t want this money to be pocketed by others, especially if it involved the Wei family. That would be funding the enemy.

“Mr. Xiao’s consideration is thorough, I will arrange for someone to investigate immediately.”

Just as he hung up the phone with Kou Zhengqing, another call came in. Seeing that it was Yao Cen, his heart stirred slightly and he picked up quickly.

Then Yao Cen’s voice came from the other side, her tone was still very cold.

“Do you have time tomorrow? Let’s sit down and talk.”

“Okay.”

“Tomorrow at two in the afternoon, meet at the Rosefield near the office.”

“Alright.”

Xiao Shun didn’t know what to say, just kept agreeing.

He could feel that the distance between the two was getting further and further, more and more alienated. He wanted to salvage the situation but felt powerless, as if he could only watch something very important disappear from his hand, powerless to stop it.

Rosefield, a somewhat elegant cafe, was close to Starline.

By two in the afternoon, it was the start of office hours and there weren’t many customers. The afternoon sun shone through the windows, casting its rays into the small but cosy café, which didn’t seem deserted at all.

When Xiao Shun arrived, Yao Cen was already waiting for him at a seat by the window. Her delicate face was lightly made up, revealing a faint hint of exhaustion. She wore a small woolen blazer and an intricately designed white shirt that made her skin appear even more fair. Her soft, long hair rested on her shoulders. She sat there quietly, her face expressionless, giving off an aura of serene aloofness and an impression of being unapproachable.

“Have a seat.”

It was only when Xiao Shun reached the seat that Yao Cen looked up at him as if waking from a dream. Her cold eyes were devoid of any ripples. It seemed like she wanted to force a smile but ultimately failed.

Xiao Shun sat down across from her. A waiter came over and asked with a smile, “What would you like, sir?”

“A latte,” he replied nonchalantly.

“Alright, I’ll bring it over right away.”

“The company has been busy lately, hasn’t it?”

Seeing Yao Cen aimlessly stirring the coffee in front of her, not intending to speak, Xiao Shun took the initiative to ask.

Yao Cen stopped her hand, looked up at him, and said decisively as if she had made up her mind, “Let’s get a divorce.”

Xiao Shun was taken aback, “Does it really have to come to this?”

Even though Yao Cen had mentioned divorce a few days ago, hearing her say it so formally now still sent a sudden tremor through Xiao Shun’s heart, like he had been pricked by a needle.

At this moment, the waiter brought over the coffee and left after saying, “Please enjoy, sir.”

“Our marriage was forced by my grandfather in the first place. There’s no emotional foundation between us. You’ve never even said ‘I love you’ to me, have you?” Yao Cen spoke lightly.

“But weren’t we okay before? If you want to hear it, I can say it.”

Xiao Shun felt as if a boulder was pressing on his chest, making it difficult for him to breathe.

This must be what heartbreak feels like, or perhaps the feeling of impending heartbreak. The first time always leaves a deep impression; he would remember this feeling.

“Were we okay? Have you so quickly forgotten what happened in the over three years since we got married? We only got along harmoniously for a few months.”

“We got along harmoniously for a few months?” Xiao Shun laughed bitterly.

“Is this your summary of our marriage?”

“Isn’t it?”

“Can you say that you’ve never loved me?” Xiao Shun stared at her intently.

Yao Cen hesitated for a moment, then said with a bitter smile, “So what if I did? I can stop loving now. Surely you don’t believe that love can last forever?”

Xiao Shun knitted his brows, persistently interjecting, “You’re lying. If that were the case, you wouldn’t have cared so much that I didn’t save you immediately. In the end, it’s all because of that incident, isn’t it?”

“Why won’t you believe me? You clearly see how much I’ve changed these past few months. I’ve become able to heal people, even severe illnesses. I’ve also become able to make money. So many things have happened that you probably couldn’t even dare to imagine before. Why won’t you believe that the jade charm could really save lives?”

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Yao Cen looked downcast, gently shaking her head. She clenched her teeth, a myriad of complex thoughts swirling in her mind.