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Marriage Maze: Love and Betrayal Unraveled
墨書 Inktalez
I sat blankly at the office window, my chest still feeling suffocated and unable to breathe.
Out of 365 days, I have been on business trips for 340 days.
Liu Ren cheated, and not just with one person?
I couldn't believe it!
Thinking back on the past,
How long has it been since Liu Ren and I quietly enjoyed a candlelit dinner together? It has been ages since we even exchanged a morning greeting.
We have been busy making money for our respective careers.
Familiar strangers is what they call us.
But I don't want to admit that my marriage is a hollow shell that merely exists in name.
I still have some feelings for that home.
Looking at the 300,000 Commission in my account, my heart sank.
I didn't want to get involved, but curiosity drove me.
I want to see how Liu Ren truly shows his abilities.
Quietly finishing a bowl of cold noodles, I couldn't sleep all night.
The next morning, I caught the first flight back to Haicheng and arrived as the sun was rising.
Under normal circumstances, Liu Ren should not have been awake.
It was predictable that he was not home.
Yes, that's right.
Liu Ren is, indeed, not at home.
After a sleepless night, my mind was foggy and chaotic. Sitting in the chair that Liu Ren often used felt like sitting on pins and needles.
Unable to endure it any longer, I took off my clothes and rested in the bedroom. I just wanted to doze off for a bit, but unexpectedly, I slept the entire day.
When I woke up again, it was already six in the evening.
I was starving, but Liu Ren had not returned home.
Could it be that when I'm not at home, Liu Ren's house is just an empty room?
I finished making dinner and called Liu Ren.
The line was busy.
I really couldn't believe it; he wasn't even answering my calls now!
Anxiously, I stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows of my hundred-square-meter apartment, hoping that Liu Ren would call me back after seeing my missed call.
Half an hour passed, and my phone remained silent.
I returned to the dining table, where the food had long gone cold.
I couldn't eat anymore.
Feeling suffocated, I stepped outside for some fresh air.
My phone contained the information given to me by the client regarding this case.
The information stated that the girl currently with Liu Ren is named Wang Lulu.
She is a young girl with bright, expressive eyes and fair skin; if I were a man, I would also pick the moon for her.
Leaning against the railing by the river, I looked at the information, and my heart sank deeper with each passing moment.
Liu Ren, my heart truly aches for you once again.
Do you understand the crime of bigamy?
My blood surged, and I trembled all over. Having seen so much of the world, only when I experienced it myself did I realize the bitterness of this feeling.
One instance of bigamy is not enough; you have to get involved with Wang Lulu as well.
Liu Ren, have you really gone mad?
I wiped my tears and looked at that familiar name in my phone contacts.
I blocked Liu Ren.
I dried my tears and made up my mind. Whether it's Wang Lulu or Chen Lulu, I will deal with both of these women around Liu Ren and make sure he leaves with nothing.
When I got home, I devised a meticulous plan with my team.
Liu Ren still hadn't returned.
I was unwilling to stay in this house any longer, so I packed a few of my clothes and moved out.
The next day, I refreshed my spirits. After a simple wash-up and breakfast, I waited for my team in Haicheng.
In addition to them, there was my personal detective team.
I needed details—specifically, the details of Liu Ren's relationship with Wang Lulu over the past month.
I also needed information about Liu Ren's client's wife.
I was so busy with work that I didn't even realize he had remarried.
It felt like I had been slapped hard across the face.
My phone was placed beside me.
During the time I returned to Haicheng from City A, Liu Ren had seemingly vanished from the world.
My team members informed me that he hadn't disappeared; rather, he was with Wang Lulu.
Wang Lulu was a particularly playful little nurse.
Among a crowd of suitors, her interest in Liu Ren was very straightforward.
He helped her, a bond of life and death.
In the face of money, women need a sense of stability in their relationships.
In such a special relationship, Liu Ren actually made this girl a mistress.
His intentions are truly malicious.
Before finding me, Liu Ren's "wife" had sought several Mistress Persuaders, using money and persuasion. She even found Wang Lulu a boyfriend, but the effect was minimal. In the end, she became obsessed and sent a blood doll to Wang Lulu. Wang Lulu was greatly frightened but still did not leave Liu Ren; any man who captivated Wang Lulu could not replace him.
The other party stated that the 300,000 Commission was just a preliminary budget.
As long as Wang Lulu was willing to leave Liu Ren, the client was willing to pay an additional thank-you fee.
I also checked the account from which this money would come; it was definitely Liu Ren's money.
The results of the investigation left me with a headache; both women were difficult to deal with.
Ordinary methods would not achieve the desired outcome.
On the third day after I blocked Liu Ren, he sent me a text message.
He was recuperating in the countryside, and the mobile signal was very poor.
As soon as I got out of the Therapeutic Area, I thought about giving him a call.
"Did you block me? Add me back!" I added Liu Ren back and called him via video.
On the other end, he was wearing a white shirt, looking quite unwell. However, when he saw me, he still wore a shameless grin, smiling widely.
"When will you be home? I’ll show you a thing or two. I remember you love my Sweet and Sour Ribs."
He seemed to be in a good mood, and I chose to overlook his poor complexion, assuming he was just tired from juggling between three women.
He still held a certain status in my life.
We were still legally married,
and it was time to go home and properly clear out all the distractions around him.
In the second week after Liu Ren asked me to come home,
I met with him.
He prepared a lavish spread of delicious dishes, waiting for my return.
If it weren't for the case I had on hand,
I am sure I will be confused by him.
He really hides it well.
The moment I returned home and put down my suitcase,
the war between me and Liu Ren officially began.
"Dear, come on, eat more. I specially made a few of my signature dishes for you today. Let’s see if my skills have weakened; I welcome your criticism."
Liu Ren was in high spirits today, but I was uninterested yet pretended to be very enthusiastic.
"The braised pork is too salty, the vegetables are overcooked, and the soup is bland. However, I like it." I held back my anger and first flattered Liu Ren; I wanted to catch him off guard.
"I'll give it a try." Liu Ren seemed nervous, preparing to handle it again. I smiled subtly and let him busy himself.
At home, Liu Ren and I don’t talk about work, but he would ask me when I would go on a business trip.
I smiled without answering. Is he rushing to the next event that he doesn’t even want to prepare a proper meal?
I chuckled coldly in my heart but chose not to speak it out loud.
After dinner, he finished his shower and sat next to me in the living room to watch TV.
Recently, "Zhen Huan" has really become popular, with a whole bunch of women dealing with an old emperor. I was enjoying it immensely.
But Liu Ren is most annoyed by palace intrigue dramas, especially when those ladies keep calling out "Your Majesty," which gives him goosebumps.
"I'd rather watch soccer; this 'Zhen Huan' is so boring! You women just love the excitement," he snatched the remote from my hands and changed the channel. What else could he watch? The Chinese Men's National Football Team has nothing worth seeing; at this point, even the last bit of sentiment is gone.
I huffed softly, like a cat whose fur has been ruffled, blocking his way. When I'm not home, he has plenty of time to watch, but as soon as I return, he starts bothering me. It's really exhausting.
"Still not tired of the Chinese Men's National Football Team? I want to watch 'Zhen Huan'; that's actually interesting." I waved the remote in front of him.
Liu Ren wasn't angry; he came over to grab it. I wouldn't let him, pushing him to try and get him back inside.
"You don't look so good; you should rest early. I'll just watch some more dramas." This is my territory, and I wasn't going to give up an inch.
But today, Liu Ren wasn't so easy to deal with.
"Why don't you check if 'Zhen Huan' is available on Youku? You can watch it on your phone too. Today's match is very important; I'm still supporting the Chinese Men's National Football Team. They will definitely see the light after the clouds clear."
Liu Ren snatched the remote from my hands again and returned to sit in front of the living room TV.
I am not an easy person to deal with either. I cooked a bowl of River Snail Rice Noodles in front of Liu Ren and slurped the noodles. The aroma of River Snail Rice Noodles filled the room, and Liu Ren looked like he was tempted and hungry, but I had only cooked one pack.
Tonight, after a long time, we sat together for dinner again, each with our own thoughts.
Moreover, the food I cooked was not tasty,
so my poor stomach was not satisfied,
and neither was his.
He glanced at me and became irritated. "Did you not eat enough for dinner?" His voice was harsh, and he licked his lips, clearly reluctant to ask me for some.
After all, he kept saying, "It's better to eat less River Snail Rice Noodles; I won't eat any."
I was sweating profusely in front of him, enjoying every moment.
"Give me the remote control, and I'll let you have some," I coaxed him. Liu Ren could no longer resist the temptation of the smell.
He threw the remote control away and went out to the balcony to smoke. In the haze of smoke, I couldn't see his expression at that moment.
Having regained control, I turned back to watch Empresses in the Palace.
When Liu Ren returned to the living room, everything returned to calm once again.
Liu Ren got straight to the point and said, "Honey, do you have a problem with me?"
My face clearly showed how much I disliked him, didn't it?
I used to like him a lot, but now, because of those two mistresses, I couldn't stand him.
I even wanted to give him a good beating.
"I really do have a problem with you. Dinner wasn't satisfying, and I didn't get enough of the River Snail Rice Noodles," Liu Ren was about to explode.
I sat across from him and glanced at the watch he had bought ten years ago.
With a serious expression, he said to me, "You came back today, and I'm happy. That's why I'm watching the football match. Honey, my dear wife, let me watch the game."
He shouldn't have brought it up; now I was getting angry.
I hid the remote control and made sure he wouldn't find it.
Liu Ren slumped back onto the balcony to smoke.
I happily watched Empresses in the Palace.
“Liu Ren, have you eaten enough tonight? I still have River Snail Rice Noodles.” He wouldn’t eat it; he thought it smelled too bad.
I was naturally saying this on purpose for him to hear.
When Liu Ren heard me call him, he first chuckled, but then his expression darkened, like a heavy cloud looming over the city.
He opened the balcony door and said with a bitter expression, “Wife, why do you call me Liu Ren instead of calling me husband? It sounds so awkward. We haven’t seen each other for so long; have we really become distant?”
He sighed helplessly, his fists loosening and tightening again, as if he were doing some kind of exercise.
I shot him a glance; he had a notorious past and wanted me to call him husband—dream on.
It was his actions that made me feel uncomfortable.
Not receiving a positive response from me, Liu Ren hung his head and said, “Wife, how long are you planning to stay at home? I know you’re very busy right now, and it’s not easy to come back home, but I still want you to stay a few more days. I know this puts you in a difficult position, but seeing you in front of me makes me feel at ease.”
After hearing Liu Ren’s confession, I felt uneasy. He spoke so fluently, without any hesitation.
How many times had he practiced this? How many women had he said the same thing to, asking them to stay by his side?
I kept asking myself and didn’t want to think about the answers.
I haven't confronted Liu Ren yet, as my team believes there are still doubts regarding Liu Ren's case.
They asked me to bear with it a bit longer and to be more accommodating when I'm with Liu Ren.
However, the more I interact with him, the less I can even enjoy my favorite River Snail Rice Noodles.
I pushed the bowl aside and said, "I came back this time to handle a tricky case; the client's husband is a local."
It was the first time Liu Ren heard me talk about work, and he patiently listened as I elaborated.
"This client is involved in a love triangle, which is absolutely unacceptable. My team is currently investigating the details."
Liu Ren nodded and said, "Sometimes I wonder, dear, you always deal with other people's love triangles. If something like that happened in our own home, how would you handle it?"
At that moment, my expression must have been extremely cold and unpleasant. I couldn't believe Liu Ren would bring this up himself.
I walked up to him and looked down at him, saying, "If you cheated on me, I would definitely castrate you! You wouldn't be able to escape from me no matter where you ran!"
Liu Ren's face tightened, and his hand instinctively moved down to the hem of his clothes, which sent a chill down my spine.
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