Chapter 273 Are you and He Wei really husband and wife?

Qu Jie called Huang Shan, but no one answered after the phone rang for a long time.

"Shen Luo, why don't you call Shen Yan? Shan Shan isn't answering. I hope something's wrong!"

She and Shen Luo both drank too much yesterday and were helped to bed in the room, where they fell asleep immediately.

I don't know what the situation is for others.

"We should be fine on Mo Chi's territory." After saying that, Shen Luo still called Shen Yan.

The phone rang several times before Shen Yan answered, his voice hoarse from a hangover, "Xiao Luo, what's wrong?"

"Brother, are you and Huang Shan at the hotel? Are you alright?"

"It's nothing, I just woke up!"

Shen Yan hung up the phone and glanced at Huang Shan beside him. Her eyelids were twitching, clearly indicating that she was awake but pretending to be asleep.

He threw back the covers and went to the bathroom naked.

Huang Shan opened her eyes and recalled what had happened last night.

Oh my god, she covered her face. She had slept with Shen Yan yesterday. It was so sudden!

She threw back the covers, stepped onto the carpet, bent down, and picked up the dress that had been thrown under the bed. The front was torn open, so she couldn't wear it!

Shen Yan was crazy last night; he was like a completely different person in bed.

As Huang Shan was savoring the moment, Shen Yan walked out of the bathroom, a towel wrapped around his waist.

Seeing Huang Shan's naked body, Shen Yan swallowed hard, his Adam's apple bobbing as he swallowed. He now understood why it was so difficult for a man to abstain from sex after he had tasted it.

Huang Shan quickly burrowed back into bed, her face flushed as she pulled the blanket up to her chin. "Brother Shen Yan, can't I wear these clothes anymore?"

"Then don't wear it," Shen Yan thought to himself, but said aloud, "Should we wash it first? I'll have someone bring the clothes over."

"Okay!" Huang Shan said, but then hesitated for a long time.

Shen Yan crossed his arms and stared at her. "Do you need me to help you wash?"

"No need!" Huang Shan threw off the covers and ran into the bathroom as fast as she could.

He acted quickly, so it seems he didn't tire her out last night. Shen Yan was holding back; it was Huang Shan's first time, so he didn't dare to be too indulgent and needed to give her some time to adjust.

Shen Yan called the hotel reception, where they sell clothes. He gave them his size and asked them to send over two sets of clothes.

Huang Shan came out wearing a bathrobe.

Shen Yan had already changed his clothes and handed the women's clothing to Huang Shan, saying, "Shan Shan, these are your clothes."

Huang Shan took the bag and went back to the bathroom to change her clothes.

After Huang Shan changed her clothes and came out, Shen Yan walked up to her, took her hand, and said, "Shan Shan, let's go eat!"

"Um!"

Huang Shan felt somewhat uncomfortable, as Shen Yan made no comment or explanation regarding their absurd behavior last night.

Shen Luo and Qu Jie knew that Chu Rou and the others were alright, so they left without waiting for them.

Mo Chi and Chu Rou went downstairs to the bar because someone came to inspect.

On a weekend, the tax bureau, health bureau, and fire bureau all came at the same time to check the accounts, the hygiene, and the fire safety.

Mo Chi and Chu Rou sat on the sofa in the general manager's office, waiting for the results.

Financially, Chu Rou was very confident; she had checked everything on time and was certain there was no tax evasion.

When Mo Chi opened his bar, he had plenty of money and wanted to make everything the best. He aimed to create the most upscale bar in City C, with impeccable fire safety and hygiene standards.

They found nothing and the people from the three departments left.

Chu Rou was a little worried, "If Zhang didn't find our fault today, he'll probably come up with other dirty tricks."

“Then let’s strike first!” Mo Chi said calmly.

...

Chu Rou and Mo Chi returned to the Shen family.

Chu Rou told Shen Minghui what happened at the bar last night.

Upon hearing Zhang Gang's name, Shen Minghui scoffed, "He's always disliked me, and I dislike him too. He does no good, openly or secretly. His son is just like him, bullying men and women all day long, completely lawless."

"It's a pity I don't have any evidence of his crimes, otherwise I would have definitely reported him to the authorities. Everyone has connections in high places!"

Shen Minghui has been able to hold onto his position as bureau chief for over twenty years without being ousted by Zhang Gang, which means he must have had someone protecting him from above.

Mo Chi felt reassured and took out a file folder, placing it in front of Shen Minghui. "Uncle Shen, please take a look at the contents when you have time; you might find them useful."

"What's in here?" Shen Minghui asked, puzzled.

“There are some surveillance videos and some documents,” Mo Chi said, crossing his legs. “This Zhang Gang is keeping three mistresses outside, and the expenses are quite high each month. A public official’s salary can’t afford to support them.”

"If it's inconvenient for you to investigate, I can hire a private investigator to find out everything."

“No need. The fact that he’s keeping a mistress is enough to give him trouble,” Shen Minghui said, picking up the file bag. “As for the source of funds for keeping a mistress, we’ll leave that to the relevant departments.”

"I'll go take a look at these documents first." Shen Minghui went to the study with some excitement.

...

The Zhang family.

When Zhang Gang received a report from his subordinates that they hadn't found anything wrong with the bar, he was so angry that he smashed a teacup.

His son, Zhang Qiang, came home last night covered in injuries. He's the only bloodline of the Zhang family! And he was beaten up like this in City C!

Zhang Gang isn't someone who's been around in City C for nothing; over the years, no one has dared to disrespect him.

That very night, he had someone investigate the bar owner's background, and the investigation uncovered something fishy.

The bar owner is actually Shen Minghui's stepdaughter's husband. No wonder he dares to target him!

Shen Minghui isn't particularly capable, but his two sons are outstanding—one is a lawyer, and the other is a top student at the University of Science and Technology of China. This has earned Shen Minghui a lot of face in the industry, and they often come to him to show off.

Unexpectedly, the Shen family had a son-in-law who ran a small business. He wanted to make an example of him to dampen Shen Minghui's arrogance.

The fact that no problems were found at the bar instantly put Zhang Gang in a bad mood; perhaps he should have gone even further.

...

Chu Rou and Mo Chi cannot stay in City C for long; the Mo Corporation still needs them.

The next day, they flew back to City B.

While Chu Rou was catching up on her sleep, Mo Chi went to Deng Qian's psychological counseling studio alone.

This is Deng Qian's own studio, and she spends most of her time here every day.

When Mo Chi arrived, Deng Qian happened to be free.

She was somewhat surprised to see Mo Chi approaching. "Mo Chi, what brings you here? You're not here for a medical appointment, are you?"

Mo Chi sat opposite Deng Qian with a stern face, asking, "Are you and He Wei actually married?"

Deng Qian was taken aback by the question. She lowered her eyes guiltily. She hadn't told anyone about her arranged marriage with He Wei; only the two of them knew.

“We registered our marriage and had a wedding ceremony. Legally and formally, we are husband and wife.”

Deng Qian looked up and asked, "What do you mean by asking this?"

Mo Chi took out a small box, opened it to reveal a diamond ring inside, and pushed it in front of Deng Qian, "What does He Wei mean by giving my wife a diamond ring?"