Leading the way was Liu Jianguo, followed by two policemen. Xu Keke smiled; when she saw Meng Zikang and Shen Meng tied up in the house, she wondered where Liu Jianguo was going.
Although he was in a hurry, there was no murderous intent on his face. Even after seeing me, he maintained his proper politeness. This person was either mentally strong to the point of being abnormal, or his actions didn't involve any crime.
Based on the breathing sounds he heard outside, he could tell that neither of the two people was in mortal danger, except that Meng Zikang must have suffered minor injuries.
That's why Xu Keke decided to wait a bit.
Fortunately, Liu Jianguo didn't disappoint her; he did indeed go to the police. It was also fortunate that they didn't escalate the situation, as that wouldn't have benefited Liu Jianguo and would have only complicated things further.
The police entered the house, and Xu Keke and Gao Jiale stood in the yard, listening to the sounds inside. Because the police were there, people on the street curiously peeked inside.
Some people waved at the two, wanting to ask them questions. But Xu Keke's gesture to silence them and her terrified waving of her hands made them shut up.
Soon, the sound came from inside the house.
"Put your clothes on!"
"Officer, it's him, this Liu Jianguo. He injured my leg, look, it's bleeding."
"Alright, Liu Jianguo has already said that he thought a thief had broken into his house. When he attacked, you resisted and got hurt, so it should be considered an accidental injury."
That's impossible. What thief breaks into a house naked? And what about bruises? Bruises shouldn't bleed immediately. If there's bleeding, it must have been from a sharp weapon.
"Alright, come with us."
"Comrade, is Chen Meng going too?"
Xu Keke raised an eyebrow. This Liu Jianguo was truly a clever person; what a question he asked. Did he want her to go, or did he not want her to go? Xu Keke couldn't discern Liu Jianguo's true intentions.
Regardless of his own opinion, Shen Meng, Meng Zikang, and Liu Jianguo were all taken away by the police in the end.
Despite Meng Zikang's leg injury, the police still handcuffed him and Shen Meng.
When Meng Zikang saw Xu Keke, his expression was somewhat complicated. Surprisingly, after looking at her for a while, he actually avoided her gaze. Xu Keke didn't seem to think he was embarrassed by being seen by her daughter. She guessed it was just an unconscious reaction.
On the contrary, Liu Jianguo seemed to have done something wrong, and dared not look at her, following behind the police with his head down.
The only one who stood tall and proud was Chen Meng. Like a red plum blossom in the snow, she looked ahead with arrogance. Her face was expressionless, but her eyes revealed a resolute determination. One could even sense a hint of satisfaction in her expression.
After this incident, Shen Meng never showed up again. People on the street said she had been detained by the police station.
Two or three days later, Liu Jianguo moved out of the courtyard. He didn't say much, and no one dared to ask him.
It wasn't until Manager Lin returned from his business trip that they were told the two had divorced.
They also learned that Shen Meng's mother had suddenly fallen ill on the way and Liu Jianguo had taken her to the hospital. Liu Jianguo had fallen for Shen Meng the moment he saw her, especially after learning from her mother that Shen Meng was currently single. Liu Jianguo then took the initiative to ask Shen Meng out.
Shen Meng initially disagreed. In this day and age, persistent pursuit is rare. Knowing that the other person didn't approve of him, Liu Jianguo let the matter drop.
Unexpectedly, after a few days, Chen Meng took the initiative to find Liu Jianguo, not to date him, but to propose marriage.
Liu Jianguo was naturally more than happy to accept this.
No one expected that after their marriage, Shen Meng's attitude towards him would remain lukewarm. Liu Jianguo didn't take it seriously at first, simply assuming that this was Shen Meng's personality. Of course, he had heard the rumors about Shen Meng, but he thought that the past was the past, and as long as the two of them lived a good life together, that would be fine.
The above-mentioned emotional journey was learned by Manager Lin when they were issuing divorce certificates.
Liu Jianguo never expected that Shen Meng would have an affair with Meng Zikang.
Xu Keke noticed that Manager Lin mentioned that Shen Meng had taken the afternoon off from the store and invited Meng Zikang to her home. Liu Jianguo happened to be getting off his early shift and caught the two of them having an affair.
In other words, Shen Meng deliberately let Liu Jianguo run into this incident. When Manager Lin sighed, "If this hadn't happened, Meng Zikang would have already been transferred back. He and Deputy Director Luo's daughter were supposed to get married next week."
Hearing this, Xu Keke understood perfectly. It seemed Shen Meng had known about Meng Zikang and Luo Wei all along; she'd heard they were getting married, so she deliberately led Liu Jianguo to catch them in the act. It was all a clear message: if I'm not having a good time, none of you will be either. Truly a ruthless person.
Aunt Gao and the others were all speaking up for Liu Jianguo, but Xu Keke felt that this was actually a blessing in disguise for him. A woman like Chen Meng, no matter how good she was to him, might not be able to win her heart. He might as well get out of there sooner and find someone more suitable. Someone like Liu Jianguo has high emotional intelligence; he probably wouldn't be too bad off finding someone else.
However, it's unlikely that Chen Meng will be able to find someone more suitable.
Xu Keke guessed that the reason Meng Zikang left this place and didn't marry Luo Wei in Meng Dong's previous life was probably because Shen Meng did something. It's just that her arrival might have brought the timeline forward.
About half a month later, Chen Meng returned. The stationery store didn't take away the small house. Manager Lin said that because of this incident, Chen Meng's two younger brothers and their wives threw some of her things into the store. They said they couldn't bear the embarrassment of being with her and completely cut off all ties with her in front of everyone.
Taking her situation into consideration, the shop allowed her to stay in the small house.
Xu Keke felt that this was not taking care of her, but rather a form of punishment.
The women on this street are known for their fierce hatred of evil. Their words are incredibly harsh. Most importantly, they never say these harsh things behind anyone's back. It's strange; they might gossip and discuss right and wrong in private, but when it comes to someone they believe has made a mistake, they speak openly, frankly, and loudly to their face.
Xu Keke watched several times as Shen Meng walked in front, and the people behind her pointed and humiliated her.
At first, Chen Meng held her head high, walking with unwavering confidence. But this strength lasted less than three days; she became as if shrouded in a layer of dust, fading into despair. This decline was swift; within just a few days, the radiance on her face vanished. This voluptuous woman, like a punctured balloon, deflated.
When Xu Keke was about to leave the city a year later, Shen Meng seemed lifeless and gloomy.
Xu Keke had been keeping an eye on Meng Zikang's movements. She heard that he hadn't gone to work since he was released, and Xu Keke guessed that he might be leaving.
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