Chapter 541: Chapter 541
After Old Sir Zhong’s birthday, without waiting for Wan Chu’er to take initiative, Jiang Kechu brought her a list of names to investigate. Immediately, Wan Chu’er began with enthusiasm, digging out traces that these people had left online.
During the day, she would search, and at night, she discussed the findings with Jiang Kechu. Often, Jiang Kechu would take advantage of her being distracted, which annoyed Wan Chu’er, making her glare and get angry, reminiscent of their pre-marital days, bringing joyous laughter to Jiang Kechu’s heart.
Days went by this way until suddenly, Wan Chu’er had an epiphany.
What was she really achieving? Buried in typing away at home, how significant was her role? In a major issue like a government reshuffle, what impact could she possibly have? These are merely games played by the power-holders, the political factions.
Just a housewife, lowly as an ant in dust, yet imagining herself capable of influencing the outcome—how foolish!
Their machinations always occur from a high perspective, considering the larger picture. The trivial matters she was investigating wouldn’t even make a splash in the grand scheme of things.
Perhaps, when a faction falls, they might use these small incidents to quiet public opinions. But who among the insiders really cares about how many mistresses you keep or how much money you pocketed?
Besides, if such matters were really needed, there is always the Special Action Department. Having glimpsed a little in the past, she knew that the genuine experts are hidden there, and uncovering these matters would be ridiculously easy with their various means!
After realizing this, Wan Chu’er initially felt angry, thinking that her grandfather and Jiang Kechu were in cahoots to tease her. She slammed the table, stood up, and intended to confront the old man in the study.
Taking a couple of steps, then stopping, she scoffed at herself. It was so blatantly obvious, only a fool would fall into their trap, delight in it, and still need to ask further questions. Asking more would only add to her humiliation.
After being deceived originally, when she called her grandfather, he clearly showed disinterest in the letter and had her confirm Old Man Kong’s safety instead. She was the one who volunteered to get involved, leading her grandfather to give her something to do out of necessity.
Thereupon, Wan Chu’er deleted all the meticulously categorized data in her computer, leaving no trace, to spare herself the reminder of her stupidity.
After packing her things, she grabbed her purse and left the house without telling anyone. She was feeling annoyed! Her twins had already been taken to the big mansion by Mrs. Jiang to play, so she wasn’t in the mood to deal with anyone at home.
Driving around aimlessly, Wan Chu’er didn’t know where to go and decided to call Mai Qiqi.
She had been too busy and hadn’t seen Mai Qiqi since she returned. ᴛhis chapter is ᴜpdated by 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝·𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖·𝕟𝕖𝕥
Mai Qiqi, also bored, immediately agreed to meet upon receiving Wan Chu’er’s call.
While waiting for Mai Qiqi, Wan Chu’er went to a KTV lounge in an entertainment venue and began belting out songs to vent her frustration.
As Mai Qiqi entered, she was stunned by Wan Chu’er’s howling and quickly turned off the music, then snatched the microphone from her hand.
"What’s wrong? Did Jiang Kechu upset you, or is someone else bothering you?" Mai Qiqi asked.
Wan Chu’er took a swig of beer and said dismally, "Life is so dull!"
"What?!" Mai Qiqi couldn’t believe her ears. She scorned Wan Chu’er, "You have a husband, kids, a formidable grandfather, and Xiao Bai making money for you. You have everything one could wish for. Don’t put on such a drama here!"
"If you keep talking in front of me, beware, I might hit you!" Mai Qiqi said before angrily opening a beer to chug.
Wan Chu’er blinked, looked at her guzzling down a beer, and asked:
"What’s wrong? Your mom pushing you to get married or get a job? Or did someone upset you?"
Mai Qiqi slumped on the sofa, depressed, "Both, my life is genuinely boring."
Wan Chu’er couldn’t help but laugh, "Come on, tell me, what’s the deal with Chen Ke? What’s actually going on between you two? Spill the beans, don’t drag it out."
Hearing Chen Ke’s name, Mai Qiqi gave her a look, then picked up another beer and took a couple of sips before saying:
"Don’t let me hear that bastard’s name!"
"What did he do to you?" Wan Chu’er asked, eager to cheer herself up with someone else’s misery.
Mai Qiqi scoffed, "What can he do to me? He’s just an ungrateful jerk, a mangy dog."
"No laughing!" Mai Qiqi glared at Wan Chu’er, "It’s all because of you. You’re out there having fun, and to get news about you, Jiang Kechu had to start with me. Chen Ke, that lackey, calling me several times a day, asking me out every now and then. If I refuse, he threatens to show up at my door."
"You think he sincerely wants to meet up? No, he’s just scared I’ll lie to him and not pass on your news, and then he won’t be able to complete Jiang Kechu’s task."
"There’s no wall without cracks, no paper can contain a fire. With him contacting me so often, my mom’s sharp eyes were bound to notice. She spread the rumors everywhere, and yet she pretends in front of me like she doesn’t know, making it seem like I’m having a secret affair."
"These past few days, everyone suddenly started asking me when I’ll bring Chen Ke home to meet the parents, when we’re getting married, even when we’ll have kids! Damn it! Whether I get married or have kids, what’s it to them? I didn’t eat their food!"
Watching Mai Qiqi grind her teeth, Wan Chu’er gently reminded, "You eat your mom’s food," which earned her an eye roll from Mai Qiqi.
"I’ve been so annoyed these days, I really wish I could be like you, just head to the airport any day, hop on a plane and fly to the ends of the earth."
Wan Chu’er asked, "Then why don’t you leave?"
Mai Qiqi looked at her helplessly, then fell silent again, burying herself in her drink.
Wan Chu’er looked at Mai Qiqi drinking her sorrows away, then suddenly blurted out, "You’re waiting for Chen Ke, you’ve fallen for him!"
"Blurt—" Mai Qiqi spat out her drink, hurriedly grabbed a napkin to wipe it off herself, while saying, "What are you talking about? Me, fall for that piece of charcoal? Stop joking."
Wan Chu’er leisurely said, "Actually, Chen Ke isn’t dark; he’s just tanned. With some care, putting on some face masks and stuff, he can turn white again."
Mai Qiqi’s mouth twitched, "None of my business."
Wan Chu’er asked, "Then why are you so agitated? Getting this worked up means I hit the nail on the head. When did you start dragging your feet ? This isn’t like you. Think about how you snagged An Zihao back in the day."