Chapter Ninety-Eight: Investigation of Xin Li
Xie Shuangshuang didn't actually run very far; she slowed down and kept looking back.
She had originally planned to continue with her plans once He Mingzhou came out.
Unexpectedly, despite her eager anticipation, not only was He Mingzhou nowhere to be found, but the door itself was never opened.
Xie Shuangshuang was almost driven mad with anger.
"He Mingzhou! What a fine He Mingzhou!"
Xie Shuangshuang laughed in exasperation.
She fantasized that He Mingzhou had feelings for her and would never stand by and watch her, a girl, run out alone in the dark of night.
Unexpectedly, He Mingzhou didn't care at all.
He didn't even open the door a crack to peek inside.
This fact was very difficult for Xie Shuangshuang to accept.
She was on the verge of collapse, wondering if He Mingzhou really didn't like her at all.
How could that be? She might not claim to be a stunning beauty, but she's at least a well-known figure, isn't she?
Why didn't He Mingzhou have any interest in it at all?
He wasn't married when he was in the provincial team, was he?
Why wasn't he tempted at that time?
Moreover, Xie Shuangshuang has already learned today that He Mingzhou and Xin Li are not in that kind of relationship at all.
The two of them were brought together rather temporarily, and Xin Li brought all her belongings to seek refuge with He Mingzhou.
Xie Shuangshuang absolutely does not believe that Xin Li and He Mingzhou are truly in love.
The two of them have only known each other for a short time, how could they possibly be talking about love?
Therefore, Xie Shuangshuang was very confident that as long as she could pry open a crack, she could get what she wanted through that crack.
But as He Mingzhou's behavior became increasingly indifferent tonight, Xie Shuangshuang also felt somewhat lost.
Can she really achieve her goal?
"Shuangshuang?"
Just as Xie Shuangshuang was wandering aimlessly, not knowing where to go, she heard Xiaoling's voice.
Xie Shuangshuang froze, turned her head in disbelief, and met Xiaoling's surprised eyes.
Xie Shuangshuang stared intently at Xiaoling: "Where did you go?"
Xie Shuangshuang is now full of resentment.
Xiaoling was nowhere to be found when she needed her so much.
Does she even still see her as a good friend?
Moreover, Xiaoling's family owes its current success to her, so how dare Xiaoling treat her like this?
Xiaoling knows Xie Shuangshuang too well; she can tell what she's thinking just by looking at her expression.
“I know a doctor on the island who helped me find out some things about Xin Li and He Mingzhou.”
Xiaoling's words made Xie Shuangshuang's anger pause.
"What did you say?"
Xie Shuangshuang said, "Did you go and inquire about Xin Li and He Mingzhou for me?"
"Um."
Xiaoling said without changing her expression, "I heard some very interesting news, and I guessed you would like to know as well, so I came over right away."
"I didn't expect to see you on the way."
Xie Shuangshuang gave Xiaoling a strange look after hearing this.
If it weren't for the argument between the two of them, Xie Shuangshuang would actually be more willing to believe Xiaoling.
But Xie Shuangshuang is a vengeful person.
Especially considering how Xiaoling had treated her before, Xie Shuangshuang always felt that Xiaoling's words were not as credible as before.
But thinking of He Mingzhou, Xie Shuangshuang decided to first "turn hostility into friendship" with Xiaoling.
Xie Shuangshuang needs an assistant now.
Without Xiaoling by her side, there are many things she can't do.
Therefore, she could only put aside Xiaoling's past actions for the time being.
What news did you hear?
Xie Shuangshuang glanced at Xiaoling and pointed in the direction of her residence: "Come back with me first."
She said somewhat awkwardly, "I've asked them to prepare a room for you too, so you can just move in when you arrive."
Xiaoling's expression didn't show much excitement when she heard this.
"Really? Thank you."
Seeing Xiaoling's indifferent expression, Xie Shuangshuang's face darkened.
She was thinking of Xiaoling's best interests, but Xiaoling gave her the cold shoulder. She would endure it for now and settle the score with Xiaoling after she won over He Mingzhou.
"Let's go back."
The two returned to their residence one after the other, but Xiaoling did not fawn over Xie Shuangshuang as she had before.
She acted indifferently, while Xie Shuangshuang now had to lower her stance.
"What information have you found out?"
Xiaoling glanced at Xie Shuangshuang and, seeing that she was genuinely anxious, slowly said, "I heard that Xinli is from Shanghai."
Xie Shuangshuang was taken aback.
Shanghai is much better than their province.
Although Xie Shuangshuang was the daughter of the deputy commander, she had to admit that Shanghai was indeed a dream city that everyone longed for in this era.
"So what?"
Xie Shuangshuang felt jealous, but she didn't show it directly.
“That’s not the most important thing. What’s important is that Xinli used to be very rich. I heard from Dr. Zhang Chen that Xinli’s dowry was more than anyone else’s on the island.”
"He even said that He Mingzhou was the one who benefited from being with Xin Li."
"His house may look the same on the outside, but the inside has been completely changed."
"I heard that the furniture is made of the finest wood."
Wooden furniture is not uncommon, but it is definitely a rare find on this island.
Xin Li actually brought so much wealth with her?
Where did she get so much stuff?
"What exactly does Xin Li's family do?"
Xiaoling gave Xie Shuangshuang a meaningful look: "Isn't this exactly what we need to investigate?"
"Once we find out how Xinli got these things, she will definitely be targeted by everyone."
"Shuangshuang, don't forget, the people on this island are still dirt poor."
“If we tell them that Xinli only needed to sell a sofa or even a table to save the entire island, but Xinli is too selfish and has never thought about this issue.”
Do you think people will still like Xinli as much as they do now?
Human nature is inherently selfish.
When someone's wealth far exceeds that of others, some people will naturally feel that fate is unfair.
They will also start targeting those who are doing well.
"More importantly, there's a crackdown on feudalism, capitalism, and revisionism everywhere right now. The Xin family is so wealthy, it's impossible that they're completely unrelated to these things, right?"
"With such a promising future, how could He Mingzhou accept a wife who would go to jail?"
"If Xinli is gone, isn't that your chance?"
Xiaoling's words also excited Xie Shuangshuang.
"I'll have someone investigate right away!"
Although Shanghai is far from here, Xie Shuangshuang, as the daughter of the deputy commander, still wields considerable power.
The message will be sent out and then sent back; it should take at most seven days to get an accurate answer.
Xie Shuangshuang's eyes reddened with excitement.
"As long as we can resolve the issue with Xinli this time, Xiaoling, I can give you whatever you want in the future."
"You deserve a huge credit for this!"
A hint of disdain flashed in Xiaoling's eyes.
Xie Shuangshuang is always like this: she's incredibly kind to you when she needs you, but discards you like trash when she doesn't.
But it doesn't matter, this time she will fight for her own interests.
"good!"
...
Xin Li was unaware that Xie Shuangshuang had become suspicious of her.
She was exhausted, and when she woke up the next day, her legs felt weak, as if she were walking on cotton.
"woke up?"
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