Chapter 8: I Tear Off the Green Hat on My Brother's Head

“We didn’t even make a move this time, so we’ll definitely win next week. They’re all bark and no bite.”

"I'm not coming next week, and I advise you not to come either," Ji Huaizhi said casually.

Why?

Ji Huaizhi: "Because next week I'm going to report a group fight here."

"ah?"

"This is against the rules! How is this any different from telling the teacher?"

Ji Huaizhi: "Then come alone next week."

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Ji Shu found today quite exciting, and most importantly, she admired her uncle for fighting.

They chattered away the whole way.

"Uncle, it's Mom and Uncle He."

When they got close to the neighborhood, Ji Shu pointed to the other side of the road.

Feng Wanyi, wearing sunglasses, had just come out of the residential area and then got into a black car.

Ji Huaizhi noted down the license plate number, then looked down at Ji Shu: "Is the driver Uncle He? I've never heard of him before?"

"She's my mom's classmate; she bought me a Barbie doll." Ji Shu was now quite talkative and couldn't keep anything to herself.

"So, is your secret with your mother about this Uncle He?" Ji Huaizhi still remembered the secret she had mentioned back then.

Ji Shu nodded without saying a word.

Children's thoughts are simple, without the sordidness of adults.

Ji Huaizhi did not intend to ask any more questions.

I sent the license plate number directly to my older brother, without even mentioning checking the car, and he immediately replied: "This car belongs to my classmate, what's wrong?"

I saw Feng Wanyi get into this car at the entrance of the residential area.

The other party did not reply.

Ji Huaizhi thought he was being emo again.

Ji Shu just mentioned that Uncle He is Feng Wanyi's classmate, so he is also Ji Huaijin's classmate.

[I'm at home with Ji Shu. She misses you. Come back soon.] Ji Huaizhi then sent another message.

The other party replied with a single word: "Hmm".

Ji Huaijin looked at his phone and opened Feng Wanyi's chat window: [Let's talk tomorrow.]

The other party keeps showing "typing in progress"...

But the message never came.

Immediately after, Ji Huaijin sent another message: "If you're unwilling, then I'll come to your house to talk."

The other party immediately replied with a "good".

Afterwards, Ji Huaijin sent the license plate number to the detective he had previously hired: "[Pay attention to who this man usually hangs out with. I need photos.]"

【receive. 】

When Ji Huaijin arrived home, Ji Shu ran over happily: "Dad!"

"I miss you so much."

"It's been so long and you and Mom haven't come to pick me up."

The little girl looked very aggrieved at this point.

“Dad’s busy, and Mom’s busy too, so they’ve neglected our Shushu.” Ji Huaijin picked her up.

"But Mom came back today. She left so quickly that neither my uncle nor I had a chance to call her."

Huai Jin gave a bitter smile: "I walk fast because I'm busy."

"Let's go out for dinner tonight," Ji Huaijin said to Huaizhi.

Ji Shu sat in the back row with her uncle and told her father about recent events: "Uncle had a martial arts match with someone today. Uncle is so amazing!"

Ji Huaijin glanced at his younger brother in the rearview mirror: "Old problem again?"

"Just kidding."

"Be careful out there. Young people can be reckless," Ji Huaijin warned.

"Know."

Ji Shu: "Dad, when can I see Mom?"

"Does Shushu want to see her mother?"

Ji Shu nodded.

"Dad will be busy tomorrow, but he should be able to see Mom. Dad will pass on the message to Shushu."

"Thank you, Dad."

Ji Huaijin ate rather hastily during the meal, which made Ji Huaizhi frown: "You haven't been eating properly lately?"

"I've been busy lately, and since no one's home, I just grab something to eat outside."

Ji Huaizhi sneered: "You can't fool me. You've been down for a while now, so come back."

Ji Huaijin shook his head: "Forget it, so as not to let Mom and Dad pry into the matter."

"Thank you for taking care of Shushu recently."

I didn't expect this kid to be so reliable in a crucial moment.

"It's mainly Mom who takes care of her; I'm just playing with her." Ji Huaizhi put food on Ji Shu's plate and casually brushed the rice grains off her face.

"Okay, I'll call my parents tonight, and I'll send you some pocket money later."

Ji Huaizhi: "It's been so many days, what are you going to do?"

Ji Huaijin had probably been suppressing his feelings for a long time, and couldn't help but confide in his younger brother.

“I’ve arranged to meet her; we’ll talk tomorrow.” Ji Huaijin looked at his daughter: “It’s better to separate sooner rather than later.”

Ji Shu obediently ate the food in her own bowl.

I don't quite understand what my dad and uncle are saying.

Ji Huaizhi, thinking that she was already pregnant, said to his elder brother, "Since you've made the decision, don't let other factors influence you. Sometimes separation might be a relief."

"Hmph." Ji Huaijin sneered, "What factors could there be?"

Thinking about her being with He Gaolin today: "She probably wants a divorce too."

He put down his chopsticks, and thinking about these things, he couldn't eat anymore.

My lover, my old friend.

He really is a failure.

"That's not necessarily true. Don't think it's your problem."

at night.

Just as Ji Huaijin was getting ready for bed, he received a message from a private investigator.

The other party sent photos of Feng Wanyi and He Gaolin having dinner, followed by photos of the two in a parking lot. They were very daring, leaving the windows open in their quest for thrills.

Some of the photos show the two people's faces clearly.

Looking at these photos, Ji Huaijin suddenly felt no emotion.

Since it's completely rotten, there's no need to care.

Save them one by one; they'll serve as evidence later.

"Hey old classmate, what are you doing?" He Gaolin's message came through.

Ji Huaijin felt only mockery; their relationship was over.

[Getting ready to rest, is something wrong?]

He Gaolin: [Nothing much, it's just that the brothers haven't gotten together in a long time. My wife just gave birth to our second child, and we were thinking of having a get-together during the baby's one-month celebration.]

Then another message came:

Remember to bring your wife; you're expected to bring your family.

【(Grinning face)】

A flash of disgust crossed Ji Huaijin's eyes: "Okay, I will."

After thinking for a moment, he replied: "However, we're in a cold war right now, so let's talk about it later."