I said softly, "You should become independent and stop relying on anyone else."
"You can find a job and achieve financial independence sooner; otherwise, you'll always be at the mercy of others."
Chen Shuqin seemed to ponder this.
"How do you expect me to become independent?"
I smiled and replied, "Just tell him that you still suspect I'm the one he cheated with. Use the excuse of looking for faults to probe Gao Qing and see who he’s getting close to."
"Also, I'll help you update your resume to make it look decent."
She stared at me blankly for a moment before suddenly laughing.
"Alright, I'll follow your advice."
Xiao An didn’t understand why I hadn’t reported it to the police, so I explained Chen Shuqin's situation to her.
"Gao Qing is taking advantage of Chen Shuqin's inability to leave him, which is why he's so reckless."
"So even if she reports him, Chen Shuqin wouldn’t want to identify Gao Qing. Besides, Chen Shuqin is just a pawn; Gao Qing is the real mastermind behind it all."
Qin Qin looked confused. "But what good does it do for Gao Qing's wife to act this way?"
"Exactly, and I noticed that Lin Jinping seems to be in competition with you too, right?"
I nodded. "Are they related?"
Xiao An shook her head. "There’s no obvious familial connection."
Just then, my phone rang.
It was Chen Shuqin calling.
"Ma Hui, I've found new chat records!"
I stepped out of the office and answered the call.
Chen Shuqin's voice was very low: "You told me to act as if nothing happened, and I did just that. Gao Qing has indeed relaxed quite a bit."
"Just now, while he was taking a shower, I managed to get his phone again."
She paused for a moment and continued, "I found new chat records that mentioned your name!"
"Go ahead and read it," I replied calmly.
Chen Shuqin nodded and began to read.
"Gao Qing: She won't come to the company to make a scene, will she?"
"Lin Jinping: Hard to say; she's not someone to be underestimated."
"Gao Qing: Ugh, this is annoying. It took a lot to get her in, and if she comes out again, our plan will be ruined."
"Lin Jinping: What's the rush? No matter how capable she is, she can't control everything."
"Lin Jinping: If you ask me, you should quickly deal with that nagging wife of yours before something goes wrong."
"Gao Qing: Got it. Once this project is over, I'll divorce her."
After listening to the chat records that Chen Shuqin read, I fell into deep thought.
Lin Jinping couldn't wait any longer; she was about to take action.
And it seemed like she was planning something underhanded.
I smiled; let's see who will ultimately have the last laugh.
When I returned from my "business trip," Cao Baoqing had given me another major client.
While I was negotiating the deal, Lin Jinping was right beside me, her eyes nearly popping out of her head.
"William is really biased," she remarked.
William glanced at her and said, "Ma Hui has outstanding results with major clients; you'll have similar opportunities in the future."
Lin Jinping smiled and nodded, "Okay, I understand."
After Lin Jinping left, I caught a glimpse of her reflection on the computer screen as she walked away—her gaze was venomous.
Chen Shuqin met with a lawyer and discussed her work situation.
She had already sent out several resumes, and although her salary expectations were low, unexpectedly, she quickly received a few offers.
I smiled and asked her, "Aren't you happy?"
Chen Shuqin nodded, "Yes, in the past, I always thought it was enough for a woman to have a family and that I didn't need to work so hard."
"But now I realize that money is the key."
Her attitude shifted from sadness and vulnerability to determination.
Chen Shuqin changed the subject, "By the way, lawyer, I want to ask you, what should I do to secure as much marital property as possible?"
Xiao An and I continued to follow Gao Qing and Lin Jinping.
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