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I glanced at the woman and recognized her as the one Wen Yan had mentioned, the woman who encountered a ghost.
I stood up and nodded at her.
The woman was in her twenties and looked quite decent, though her complexion seemed a bit haggard. Upon seeing me, she smiled lightly and then sat down across from me.
I observed her closely, noting that she didn't seem to carry any Ghostly Energy.
Curious, I asked, "Hello, could you please tell me what happened? Don't be afraid; take your time."
She nodded slightly. "I... I suspect my husband is cheating on me. I'm in so much pain, but I have no evidence, so I thought..."
I was a bit puzzled. "Sister, are you saying that your husband is cheating on you with a ghost? Or perhaps a Demon?"
"Ah?" The woman looked up in shock. "What... what are you talking about?"
I reassured her, "You don't need to panic. I've dealt with several supernatural cases before; you can trust my expertise."
"No, no! Don't scare me; I can't handle it," she hurriedly replied. "I'm just suspicious of my husband cheating; I never thought he encountered a ghost."
"Ah?" I was taken aback for a moment before quickly asking, "So, did Wen Yan send you here?"
"Yes," she confirmed with a nod.
I took out my phone and said to her, "Please wait a moment; I need to make a call."
I dialed Wen Yan's number and asked him what was going on. Where were all the good supernatural cases? Where were the interesting demons and ghosts? Why was there nothing happening now?
"Hey, Wen Yan, what's going on with you?" I shouted at Wen Yan. "Are you messing with me or what?"
Wen Yan chuckled and replied, "Well, Song Fei, I really need your help. I have something urgent to take care of back home after I finish this commission. It's a case of infidelity; all you need to do is take a few photos. If her husband has no issues with it, just go ahead and do it. The commission fee is thirty thousand, and I'll give you fifteen thousand. It's settled then! I have an urgent matter here, and I've already taken the deposit from the client. If I back out now, I'll have to pay fifty thousand."
With that, Wen Yan hung up the phone.
I was taken aback. What the hell! This damn Wen Yan.
After thinking it over, I realized that backing out now wouldn't be good, especially with a commission fee of fifteen thousand on the line.
I might as well hear her out first; if it seemed difficult, I could always decline. If it was easy, I could make some extra cash.
So I asked the woman for more details.
She began to explain in detail.
The woman's name was Lin Xia, and she was a rich second-generation heir. At twenty-three years old, she had a boyfriend named Zheng Lianshan. They were college sweethearts who had moved in together after graduating last year.
Lin Xia came from a wealthy family, while Zheng Lianshan was not only handsome but also lacked any real work skills and was quite playful. After starting their relationship, he had been living off Lin Xia's resources.
Eventually, Lin Xia grew tired of Zheng Lianshan's behavior; after all, as a man, having a career was important. So she encouraged him to find a job and had brought it up several times.
Forced by circumstances, Zheng Lianshan finally went out to look for work. However, Lin Xia noticed that ever since he started working, he had changed. He often stayed out late at night and seemed distant when he returned home. He would mumble to himself and even laugh strangely at night while sitting by the bed.
After hearing Lin Xia's description, I asked for more information about Zheng Lianshan and his workplace before promising to get back to her.
Lin Xia agreed and left afterward.
I sighed. At most, I would give it three tries. If there were no results, I wouldn't continue the investigation. My life was at stake, and I didn't want to waste time on this matter.
Next, I drove to the location where Zheng Lianshan worked, a fairly large store. Standing outside, I saw Zheng Lianshan in a suit, enthusiastically introducing the benefits of makeup products to customers. He was quite handsome, with a warm smile. In just a short while, he had already successfully completed a transaction for a makeup product.
I felt a bit puzzled. Could it be that Lin Xia was overthinking things? Zheng Lianshan seemed perfectly normal. Just as I was lost in thought, my phone rang; it was Liu Yiyi calling.
I answered the call, and Liu Yiyi's voice came through. "Hello, Song Fei. I don't have anything planned for this afternoon."
As soon as I heard that, I understood. I quickly replied, "Great! Let's have lunch together and then go on a date to watch a movie in the afternoon. How does that sound?"
"You'll be treating, and as for the date, let's skip that. Don't get any funny ideas," Liu Yiyi said.
I chuckled nervously and said, "Okay, okay! I won't think too much about it. I'll drive over to pick you up."
"Sounds good," she replied. "I'll be waiting at the office."
I drove to pick up Liu Yiyi and then headed back toward Zheng Lianshan's workplace.
"What are you taking me to eat? You know I can't go to some low-key place with you," Liu Yiyi joked. "You should save your money; it's not like you're going to use it for anything else."
I was left speechless. "That comment really hurts."
Liu Yiyi laughed lightly.
When we arrived in front of the makeup store, I parked the car and said, "Before we eat, let me take you to buy some makeup." With that, I parked the car and pointed at the store. "Right here."
Liu Yiyi paused for a moment. "Here? Well... Song Fei, I usually don't use these brands of makeup products, so maybe we should skip buying them." Her words were quite subtle; she typically used only the highest-end makeup products and used them sparingly since she was only twenty and didn't really need those things at all.
I smiled and said, "Actually, I wanted to get in touch with a man inside and see what he’s really like. I took on a commission to investigate whether this man is having an affair, so I need to interact with him."
Liu Yiyi understood and shot me a glance, saying, "So you’re using me as an actress? Fine, let’s go."
Liu Yiyi and I entered the makeup store and I approached Zheng Lianshan.
Liu Yiyi stood out with her appearance, and the sales staff in the store quickly recognized her as someone wealthy. They flocked around her, eager to promote their products.
However, strangely enough, Zheng Lianshan didn’t look our way at all.
We dismissed the other salespeople and walked up beside Zheng Lianshan. I deliberately asked, "Hey, handsome, how about this makeup product? Can you tell us about it?"
Zheng Lianshan came over, smiling as he nodded at us, then skillfully began to introduce the makeup products.
Of course, Liu Yiyi and I had no intention of buying any of these items.
After we left the store, we got into the car. Once inside, I asked, "What do you think of this guy, Zheng Lianshan?"
Liu Yiyi nodded. "He has strong business skills. When we entered the store, the other salespeople were very enthusiastic, but he wasn’t. He could tell right away that our purchasing intent was low. From my outfit and the makeup I was using, he figured out that I wouldn’t be buying anything here. But he still went on to enthusiastically explain the pros and cons of the products. His gaze was focused and confident; he’s a top-notch salesperson. What’s his name? I could recruit him for my company."
I was momentarily speechless. It seemed Liu Yiyi was becoming more competent as a company president; not only could she read a person's thoughts and expressions, but she was also thinking about recruiting talent!
Liu Yiyi laughed. "Well, by the way, I don’t think he seems like someone who would cheat. There’s no desire in his eyes at all."
I nodded in agreement. "In front of a goddess like you, his gaze was entirely focused; he seemed more like a workaholic. It looks like that female client is just being suspicious. Alright then, let’s go have dinner and enjoy our date first. Later tonight, I’ll continue to follow him to see what kind of person he really is."
Liu Yiyi and I had dinner together, watched a movie, strolled through the park, and chatted.
In the evening, I dropped Liu Yiyi off at her dormitory and then followed Zheng Lianshan alone. After finishing work, Zheng Lianshan didn’t head home immediately; instead, he dragged a large suitcase toward a nearby bar.
A thought crossed my mind—Zheng Lianshan really might be up to something. I trailed behind him to see what he was planning. I sighed inwardly; being a private detective was indeed easy work. It seemed like I was about to get results so quickly. Fifteen thousand yuan would be in my pocket soon. No wonder Wen Yan had so much money.
Upon arriving at the bar, Zheng Lianshan approached a single woman while pulling his suitcase along.
I took out my phone, ready to take pictures. Once I had the evidence, this commission would be complete.
Zheng Lianshan chatted intimately with the woman, and just as I was growing impatient waiting, I saw him pull a box of makeup from the suitcase and hand it to her. To my surprise, the woman happily paid for it!
What kind of situation is this?
Frustrated, I lowered my phone. This Zheng Lianshan was a workaholic; who on earth sells makeup products in the middle of the night?
I continued to follow him. After selling five boxes of makeup, he carried the suitcase and headed toward a nightclub. He was actually going to promote makeup products to women at the club and successfully sold an entire suitcase full! Afterward, Zheng Lianshan strode back home.
I glanced at the time—it was already past one in the morning.
It wasn’t until Zheng Lianshan entered his house that I yawned and drove away, feeling somewhat dejected. Following him yielded nothing; it seemed Lin Xia was overly suspicious.
Where could one find such a good man? Women are truly hard to please!
I returned to my dormitory and slept for a while. The next morning, I was rudely awakened by the damned ringing of my phone.
“Hello?” I answered groggily, having stayed up far too late last night.
“Mr. Song? Can you come to my house?” Lin Xia’s voice came through the line, trembling slightly.
I said, "Alright, wait for me. I also want to talk to you about your husband."
I rubbed my eyes, got out of bed, and headed towards Lin Xia's home.
When I arrived at Lin Xia's house, I knocked on the door. Upon seeing me, Lin Xia sighed in relief and pulled me inside.
I noticed that Lin Xia looked a bit tense, so I furrowed my brow and asked, "What's wrong?"
Lin Xia sat on the sofa and said, "Mr. Song, is Zheng Lianshan... has he been haunted?"
I chuckled lightly and replied, "Ms. Lin, that's exactly what I wanted to ask you. Your boyfriend hasn't cheated; he works very diligently, is quite capable, and treats women with respect. There's nothing wrong with him."
Hearing this, Lin Xia became even more anxious. She said, "You don't understand, Mr. Song. Zheng Lianshan must be haunted. You know, he wasn't like this half a month ago. He was playful, romantic, and very attached to me. He always cared for me; in his world, there were only games and me. But now, he's becoming more and more distant. Just last night, he couldn't sleep again. He was dressed and sitting on the bed, laughing at the side of my bed. His laughter was chilling..."
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