Vol V Chapter 23

"How did it get resolved?" I quickly asked.

"Your cousin asked me to use my mouth." At that moment, Fang Fang sent a crying emoji.

"What a jerk! He really doesn't think of you as a human!" I clenched my fists, feeling extremely angry.

"Xiaonan, I thought that after getting married, I could leave my father and have a better life, but my father still came asking me for money." Fang Fang continued.

"Don't overthink it, I understand." I gestured to Fang Fang to calm down.

I put the phone in my pocket and began to ponder. I considered many factors and even thought about how to prevent my cousin from hitting Fang Fang.

After thinking it through, I decided that the root of the problem was Fang Fang's father. He is a gambler and had his eyes on the red envelope from my cousin and Fang Fang. That's what truly made my cousin angry. Moreover, my cousin was quite drunk last night. Although he was slapped awake by his father, he was probably still drunk at that time. Seeing Fang Fang's father asking for money probably triggered his outburst.

Not long after, He Lulu called me as well. She hoped that I could speak up for Fang Fang. Unexpectedly, Fang Fang had also confided in He Lulu about this.

"Brother Nan, Fang Fang is really having it tough. You must help her. I really hope she can live a good life," He Lulu quickly pleaded.

"Don't worry, I'll talk to him." I promised.

With one hand supporting my chin, I browsed through Fang Fang's WeChat photo album. I saw the once lively and cheerful sunny beauty now transformed into a resentful woman. I couldn't help but feel sorry for her.

However, as I continued scrolling through Fang Fang's photos, my brow furrowed.

This should be a photo from a year ago. I saw Fang Fang and He Lulu posing together in a Starbucks, but there was a familiar figure sitting at the next table.

I was very familiar with this figure—it was my wife.

She was wearing a cardigan and had a Cartier watch on her wrist. Sitting beside her was a blue-eyed, golden-haired foreign man. They were holding hands.

Despite the distance, I could still recognize my wife's appearance. Had my wife really cheated on me?

Wasn't she supposed to be overseas a year ago? When did she return to China? Moreover, judging from the location, she was in Wuhan.

I quickly sent this photo to He Lulu and then called her.

"Brother Nan, why did you send this photo?" He Lulu answered the phone and asked hurriedly.

"Lulu, when you and Fang Fang took this photo, what were you doing?" I asked eagerly.

"Brother Nan, both Fang Fang and I graduated from Wuhan University. During the graduation season, we were having tea at this Starbucks, and later we went singing at night. Why do you ask?" He Lulu explained.

"Oh, oh, it's nothing." I replied vaguely.

"Brother Nan, what's wrong with you? Why did you go through Fang Fang's photos?" He Lulu continued to inquire.

He Lulu had no knowledge of my affair with Fang Fang. After digging through the photos for so long, of course, He Lulu would think I might be interested in Fang Fang. Otherwise, who would bother to scroll all the way through someone's Moments?

"It's nothing. I wanted to understand more about Fang Fang and your cousin's relationship, so I looked at the photos." I quickly feigned indifference.

"Fang Fang and Lin Jiahao met six months ago. At that time, Fang Fang was selling clothes at a specialty store in Changsha. That's where she met Lin Jiahao, who came to buy clothes and got to know her." He Lulu quickly explained.

"I see." I suddenly understood.

"During that time, Lin Jiahao pursued Fang Fang vigorously. He gave her flowers every day. Later, something happened in Fang Fang's family, and Lin Jiahao helped her. That's why the two of them started considering marriage."

"I understand. Thank you." I nodded.

"Okay, Brother Nan, please mediate properly. I really don't want Fang Fang to be unhappy," He Lulu continued.

After hanging up, I was 100% certain of one thing. A year ago, my wife returned to China behind my back, and this time, she was with a foreigner. I didn't know what happened between my wife and the foreigner that day, but I had to assume the worst.

I know that my wife is very ambitious and competitive. I also know she is very good at making money—her annual salary is over a million dollars, not much less than mine. This has made me lack confidence at home. However, secretly returning to China without telling me is on her.

Aside from my wife's matter, I also realized my cousin had a strong liking for Fang Fang in the past. Even when Fang Fang was just a clothes seller, he relentlessly pursued her. Therefore, the only thing that upset my cousin was Fang Fang's gambling-addicted father.

I had already figured out the whole incident. I had a light lunch and called my cousin to meet at a café.

Soon, I saw my cousin at the café. He sat down opposite me and ordered a cup of coffee.

"Xiaonan, I invited you to my place for dinner, but you didn't come. Are you short on money?" My cousin smiled at me.

"Cousin, I heard from Lulu that you hit sister-in-law last night." I changed the topic.

As soon as I mentioned it, my cousin was momentarily speechless. His mouth half-opened, and he awkwardly smiled.

"Don't blame sister-in-law for telling Lulu. After all, they are best friends." I continued.

"Xiaonan, you don't know this, but your sister-in-law's father is a worthless guy who deserves to be taught a lesson. I damn well paid off his two million gambling debt before, but he went out gambling again recently. I wondered why the pocket money I gave to your sister-in-law always disappeared. Turns out, she's been giving the money to that old gambler. Last night, that old geezer even had his eyes on our wedding red envelope!"

"Do you think that old geezer deserves a beating?" My cousin was exasperated.

"He's indeed a jerk, but you can't hit your sister-in-law." I said.

"That's true. I drank too much last night and got angry. However, I apologized to your sister-in-law this morning." My cousin quickly explained.

"Cousin, have you ever thought about dealing with sister-in-law's father?" I pondered and continued.

"Dealing with him? He is still my father-in-law. Do I have to go so far as to kill him?" My cousin quickly replied.

"Make him traumatized of gambling. If he gambles, then beat him up!" I said quickly.

"Yes, why didn't I think of this? As the saying goes, cut off the food supply, and they will beg for help." My cousin nodded firmly.

While I was chatting with my cousin, he got a call. He glanced at his phone, answered it, and walked to the side.

"Hey, what's up?

"Don't make a scene. How can I stay home for a few days?

"Alright, alright, it's just a few bags. I'll transfer the money to you later."

My cousin actually has a woman in Changsha!

After hanging up, my cousin sat back in front of me as if nothing had happened. He picked up his coffee and took a sip.

"What's wrong? Cousin, do you have something to do?" I asked tentatively.

"It's nothing. A client asked me out for dinner." My cousin smiled and pretended to be nonchalant.