Chapter 171 Chase

He silently raised his camera, the lens aimed at Shen Cuifen.

Just as the shutter was about to be pressed, Zhang Kesheng suddenly noticed something was wrong.

"Damn it! Who the hell is taking pictures like this?!"

He jumped up from his chair with a start, his face full of anger.

The woman beside him grabbed his arm and whispered sharply.

"Are you blind? They're not filming us! It's the woman in front of us! Look carefully!"

She gestured with her chin, pointing towards Shen Cuifen's retreating figure.

Zhang Kesheng was stunned for a moment, then slumped back into his chair.

"Are you crazy? Why are you coming to the hospital to get a photo taken?"

He frowned and raised his voice.

"These days, who's out of their mind to go to the hospital for a photo in broad daylight? Is it for good luck or to invite bad luck?"

The woman next to him pursed her lips and chimed in.

"Yeah, are they crazy? Who would be so bored as to take a picture in a place like this? Putting aside whether it's unlucky or not, the atmosphere alone is creepy enough."

Shen Cuifen completely ignored them; she had only one thought in her mind.

Make sure to capture the entire scene clearly, without missing a single detail.

Fearing the angle wouldn't be right, she simply moved to several different locations.

While moving, he urged Tang Qing in a low voice.

"Quick, quick, press the button, take a few more pictures! Yes, that's them! Don't let them out of the frame!"

Tang Qing did not refuse, nor did he ask any further questions.

Those of them in this line of work have seen plenty of strange and unusual customers.

He held up his camera and snapped a few photos.

After taking a few photos, Shen Cuifen immediately stepped forward, staring at the screen to carefully confirm.

In the video, Zhang Kesheng and the woman walk side by side into the ultrasound room.

Even the corners of her clothes were clearly photographed, and the medical examination bag the woman was carrying was also captured.

"Okay, got it!"

She finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He then pulled Tang Qing to the fire escape at the end of the corridor.

How many pictures did you take in total?

She asked in a low voice, her tone urgent.

"I'll pay."

As he spoke, he pulled out several banknotes from his pocket.

Tang Qing thought for a moment and replied.

"Eight sheets, developing and adding negatives, five yuan."

Without saying a word, Shen Cuifen handed over the money.

"I want them all, not a single one can be missing."

"Should we pick a few of the nicer ones?"

Tang Qing hesitated for a moment, but still asked the question.

"Some photos are blurry or taken from the wrong angle, so it's more cost-effective to choose the ones that are clear."

Shen Cuifen immediately shook her head, her tone resolute.

"I'm not picky. I want them all. Whether I understand them or not, I want them all."

Tang Qing paused for a moment, then nodded.

"Okay, eight photos, five yuan. Pick them up at Tang Qing Photo Studio on Yong'an Street in a week."

After handing over the money, he didn't linger and turned to leave.

Shen Cuifen then turned around and hurriedly searched for Zou Qiuyue's figure in the crowd.

Zou Qiuyue was leaning against the wall of the waiting area, walking towards her with a puzzled look on her face.

"Cuifen, what were you doing just now?"

She grabbed Shen Cuifen's wrist, her voice very low.

"Why are you suddenly taking pictures? Are you crazy? What if you get caught taking pictures in front of people?"

She had actually seen Shen Cuifen filming Zhang Kesheng and that woman long ago.

But she just couldn't understand what the point of all this was.

Shen Cuifen looked around.

After confirming that no one was paying attention, he leaned close to Zou Qiuyue's ear and spoke slowly and deliberately.

"Strike the snake where it hurts most! Now, I have evidence of Zhang Kesheng's infidelity, so I can have a legitimate reason when Xiaomei gets a divorce!"

"That man was already married, yet he was still flirting with other women. If that's not bigamy, what is? It's illegal and he'll go to jail!"

She spoke quickly and harshly, her eyes flashing with cold light.

But when Zou Qiuya heard this, her heart clenched.

She lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.

"Cuifen...did we see wrong? Could it be...that Zhang Kesheng accompanied an acquaintance to the medical check-up? Maybe they're just a colleague or a relative? And it's not what we think at all?"

"What if...it really is a misunderstanding? Xiaomei is a kind-hearted girl. What if she finds out, can't think straight, jumps off a building, or overdoses on pills...what then?"

She already knew in her heart that the woman was definitely not an ordinary "acquaintance".

But she couldn't help but wonder, what if?

What if all of this is fake?

What if there's still room for maneuver?

She wasn't trying to excuse Zhang Kesheng, but rather she was afraid Xiaomei wouldn't be able to handle it.

Shen Cuifen sighed, raised her eyes, and looked at Zou Qiuyue's face.

"So, we'll do this secretly, without making a fuss. We need to gather the evidence little by little, hide it well, and bring it out when the time is right."

"Spend more time with Xiaomei during this period, don't let her feel lonely. Talk to her nicely, ask her what she's thinking, even if she can't express it, you have to let her know that someone is there to support her."

Zou Qiuyue looked at her, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

There was worry, anger, and a hint of gratitude that couldn't be hidden.

She slowly sighed.

"Then could you look after Song Lei for me this afternoon? I need to find some time to go check on him with Xiaomei."

"Is the woman Zhang Kesheng asked her to take care of really the one in the photo? I don't believe it; I have to see for myself. Xiaomei should know the truth too."

Shen Cuifen nodded without the slightest hesitation.

She's always been like this; she'll stand by someone she trusts without hesitation.

"Didn't you have a stomachache?"

Zou Qiuyue suddenly frowned and took Shen Cuifen's arm with concern.

Shen Cuifen lowered her head, pressed her abdomen, and took a light breath.

"It doesn't hurt anymore, so it shouldn't be a big problem."

"I think it's time for her period to start, that's why she's having these spasms. Let's go back to the ward first. If she really can't hold on, we can come back later."

They had just turned around and were about to walk towards the ward.

But they found Song Xiaomei standing in the shadows at the end of the corridor.

Her face was streaked with tears, her eyes were red and swollen, and she was staring intently at them.

"Xiaomei!"

Zou Qiuya was so shocked that she blurted out a cry.

She instinctively took a step forward, wanting to get closer.

But Song Xiaomei suddenly turned around and rushed towards the stairwell.

Shen Cuifen glanced back.

The corner where Zhang Kesheng was sitting was completely hidden by the corner of the wall outside the ward.

They were standing in a position where they couldn't see that area.

But now, as soon as they turn around, the whole scene is displayed in front of them without any obstruction.

Zhang Kesheng and the woman sat on a bench, very close to each other.

He had one hand on her stomach, saying something that made the woman giggle.

But what truly sank Shen Cuifen's heart was...

How long did Song Xiaomei stand there?

Did they overhear their plot, or did they witness Zhang Kesheng embracing another woman?

The two of them didn't care about anything else; they only had one thought in their minds.

Chase!

At the same time, Zhang Kesheng was chatting and laughing with the woman.

Suddenly, a voice called "Xiaomei" came from the doorway, instantly sending chills down his spine and making his hair stand on end.

He abruptly withdrew his hand from the woman's stomach and ran to the door.

The stairwell was already deserted.

"Brother Zhang, what's wrong?"

The woman frowned and looked outside, following his gaze.

But I didn't see anything.

Zhang Kesheng swallowed hard and forced a smile.

“I…I think I heard my mother-in-law calling Song Xiaomei’s name.”