Chapter 59 I'm Always Right to Search for My Brother

"What is he planning to do now?" He Xun asked in a cold voice.

He Xun was quite perceptive; as soon as he heard the phone ring and saw that it was Shen Wenzhong's number, he instinctively became alert.

They've developed a muscle memory for how Shen Wenzhong arranged Shen Li's marriage back then.

Whenever I see Shen Wenzhong's phone number, I know it's bound to be bad news!

Shen Li knew he was concerned, so she smiled and said, "Don't be so nervous, it's nothing."

He Xun sneered, "What good could he possibly want from you? Don't answer the call."

The phone rang until it stopped, but Shen Li didn't answer. However, it rang again very quickly, with a persistent air.

Shen Li frowned.

The second call also rang until it automatically disconnected.

He Xun stopped at a red light. "Call me again and I'll pick you up."

But Shen Wenzhong did not call again.

The phone vibrated in Shen Li's palm; it was a WeChat message from Zheng Lixuan.

【Lili, what time are you coming today? I need to tell the kitchen to keep track of the time and prepare the food so it doesn't get cold. Mr. Lu said he'll arrive before six o'clock. Are you coming together?】

Upon seeing this message, Shen Li was taken aback.

Lu Yanchuan... will he go?

But why?

He clearly hated these kinds of occasions, not to mention hers, he even hated attending Lu's.

For the past five years of marriage, she has always been the one to attend such occasions.

It's not that I didn't consider inviting Lu Yanchuan along, but I'm already feeling quite humiliated in this kind of situation. If I invite Lu Yanchuan, I might end up getting humiliated by him again.

Shen Li was too lazy to call him.

In the five years of our marriage, we've had very few opportunities to attend such occasions together. Now, on the verge of divorce, he's suddenly participating?

Shen Li's lips curled into a smile, a smile that seemed both mocking and self-deprecating.

"What?" He Xun glanced at her sideways.

"They're calling me back for dinner," Shen Li said.

"Eat?" He Xun frowned slightly upon hearing this and chuckled. "He probably doesn't remember what day it is today."

When his wife died, he happily married a new wife so quickly.

When Zheng Lixuan married into the family, she was already very pregnant.

Whether these two got together before or after Li Yan's death, it's all disgusting.

If it happened before his death, it would be considered an extramarital affair. But if it happened after his death, then Shen Wenzhong is simply cold-blooded and ruthless. His wife's body is barely cold, yet he's already getting another woman pregnant.

How could someone like that possibly remember the anniversary of his wife's death?

How could he possibly remember his daughter's birthday?

Moreover, He Xun even always felt that the reason they married into the family was because Zheng Lixuan was pregnant and in a hurry to get married.

In addition, there was a substantial accidental death insurance payout after Aunt Li's death...

This makes the car accident that Aunt Li and Li Li experienced, and Aunt Li's death, seem less like a normal accident.

But these were all suspicions that He Xun secretly harbored, and he had been investigating them covertly for the past few years without intending to tell Shen Li.

He Xun experienced the darkest aspects of humanity from his so-called relatives after his parents passed away.

But if possible, before the truth comes out, He Xun still wants to protect Shen Li and prevent her from knowing about these dark sides of human nature.

“Yes.” Shen Li nodded. “He also asked Lu Yanchuan to come along, probably to tell him about my divorce.”

He Xun's face was grim. "Again, I'm going to persuade you to compromise? Don't go."

"No, I have to go. Hiding would be cowardly of me, and I haven't done anything wrong, so why should I be a coward?"

Shen Li turned to look at He Xun, "Moreover, he said that if I married Lu Yanchuan, he would give me that house. It's my mother's house, and I have to take it back."

It's not the apartment that Shen Wenzhong and Zheng Lixuan are currently living in. Although this apartment is considered their parents' marital home, Zheng Lixuan made various changes to it after moving in.

Gradually, even traces of my mother could no longer be seen in the house.

Shen Li wasn't particularly attached to this house, but the other house was in the south of the city. The neighborhood wasn't particularly expensive or luxurious, but the environment was nice.

Moreover, although the area south of the city is not a bustling and prosperous downtown area, it is close to mountains and rivers, and there are many flower nurseries, orchards and farmhouses, making it very convenient to camp and go stream tracing in the surrounding area during holidays.

The mother bought this house so that Shen Li could have a more convenient place to play during holidays. This house also holds countless fond memories of Shen Li's childhood.

She must get this house back!

Therefore, Shen Wenzhong used this house to control her.

Over the years, Shen Wenzhong has squandered a lot of money, but even so, he has never thought of selling this house.

It's because they know this house will give them leverage over her.

He Xun's brows remained furrowed; even with Shen Li's words, he was still worried.

Shen Li gently patted the back of his hand, "Brother Xun, don't worry about me. I'll be fine. They can't possibly lay a hand on me, can they? They can't beat me anyway."

Hearing this, He Xun's serious expression hadn't faded yet, but the corners of his mouth had already curled up.

That universally acknowledged pleasant voice, with a hint of helplessness in its tone, said, "I don't know if it was a mistake to let you learn judo in the first place."

“Of course you’re right.” Shen Li’s eyes narrowed with laughter. “My brother Xun is always right.”

He Xun had no choice but to say, "Then I'll take you there."

"No, you should go back and rest early. I can go by myself. I'll take my time," Shen Li said. "It'll save you from having any designs on Shen Wenzhong if he sees you. He only cares about money now, and you're quite wealthy now."

He Xun laughed, "Good, good, you're quite considerate of your brother. Just call me if anything comes up."

Shen Li didn't let him go far. On a main road that was the only way back to the Shen family, she made him pull over.

"I can get off here; it's easy to get a taxi here," Shen Li said.

He Xun brought the car to a smooth stop, took a gift bag from the back seat and handed it to her. Inside was an exquisite box, the contents of which were unknown. "A birthday present."

"Thank you, Brother Xun!" Shen Li was about to get out of the car when she suddenly exclaimed, "Brother Xun, shall I take a picture of you?"

"Hmm?" He Xun raised an eyebrow. "What do you want to do?"

“I met a girl, she’s a really nice person, and she’s a fan of yours,” Shen Li said with a smile. “Consider it a fan perk.”

He Xun took her phone, opened the camera app, took a selfie with his face close to his, and handed it back to her. "If you're a friend I think is nice, let alone taking a picture, we can meet in person to get to know each other."

Shen Li knew this, of course. Qu Xiang got to know He Xun and became friends because she had been Shen Li's good friend since middle school, which is how she got to know He Xun.

After parting ways with He Xun, Shen Li hailed a ride-hailing car and got inside before gently opening the lid of the gift box inside the gift bag.

Looking at the contents of the gift box, Shen Li's eyes widened, and her gaze suddenly stopped.