Section 1

Fang Yi has already put on makeup but has not changed her clothes, only wearing an orange-red bathrobe. "A few days ago during the health check, did you see what your blood lipid levels were? Also, look at your belly; it looks like you are three months pregnant. You are not allowed to touch anything except for a glass of juice."

"Alright, Mom!" It seemed to be the first time that Zhong Jin had seen Fang Yi display such a helpless expression. Without a second thought, she nodded.

Zhong Jing flipped through it several times, seemingly finding nothing related to the case. She turned to look at Mu Tao, who was frowning.

Fang Yi swallowed her tears and smiled with relief, "Go to work! Oh, I heard him say that the car has been booked, it's a white Volkswagen Golf, very suitable for a young lady to drive"

Zhong Jing raised her eyes to look at Mu Tao, not daring to speak. There are six officers in the Investigation Supervision Section, and she is the least experienced. This is her first time handling such a significant case, and there is much to learn; fortunately, Mu Tao is there to guide her. Colleagues say that Mu Tao's wife is not very beautiful, but she has a wonderful personality, and the two are very affectionate. Their daughter is already four years old, and they still hold hands when they walk to the supermarket. On every birthday of his wife, Mu Tao gives flowers and gifts. On Mu Tao's desk, there is a photo of the three of them, with his wife in his arms and their daughter on his shoulders. Colleagues say that Mu Tao's wife is not very beautiful, but she has a wonderful personality, and the two are very affectionate. Their daughter is already four years old, and they still hold hands when they walk to the supermarket. On every birthday of his wife, Mu Tao gives flowers and gifts. On Mu Tao's desk, there is a photo of the three of them, with his wife in his arms and their daughter on his shoulders.

Zhong Jing murmured, entered the room to change her clothes, and then stepped out. Upon reaching the stairway, she looked back down and let out a gentle sigh.

Zhong Jing pulled out a chair and sat down opposite her

"We are handling a case, not seeking to do business with them. Our attitude must be proper; there is no need to be so humble," Mu Tao said to Zhong Jin. "Trade secrets are of interest to corporate spies; in our eyes, they are no different from the advertisements for selling medicine posted on the street."

In the afternoon, Zhong Jin went to the archives to review some previous criminal case files. In similar cases of wife murder, 60% were motivated by情杀 (emotional murder) to legitimize a mistress, while the remainder were due to domestic violence gone wrong. Some individuals, in order to achieve their goals, can spend years plotting, executing their plans without anyone noticing. A representative case involved a prominent political figure who, in order to reconcile with his first love, took his asthmatic wife out for seafood. The wife was very touched and ate a lot. For asthma patients, consuming seafood can directly trigger an asthma attack, leading to death that very night. He wept bitterly, displaying deep emotions and loyalty. If it weren't for his father-in-law discovering a medical magazine discussing asthma and seafood in his home, no one would have ever suspected him.

Are you certain that this woman is Qi Boyuan's lover

The search warrant was quickly processed, and Mu Tao personally drove to meet Zhong Jin without notifying Jing Tian. Upon entering the community, two men in suits approached, introduced themselves; one was the manager of the research and development department for the Yuanfang project, and the other was Qi Boyuan's secretary

She first went to the office, found the phone number of the distant company, and raised the matter of checking Qi Boyuan's computer, but the other side was hesitant. Mu Tao entered, took over the phone, and said sternly: "We hope you will cooperate with our work; we will obtain the search warrant before proceeding." The other side responded meekly.

Zhong Jin stood by the stove, the rice paste was ready, poured into a bowl, held in her hands, warm in her palms. The eggs had also begun to boil in the water, she watched the time, preparing to scoop them out soon

"Mother, do you prefer milk or cereal?" Zhong Jin asked

The manager and the secretary shook their heads, both stating that they had never seen it before

On the way back to the procuratorate, Zhong Jin remained silent. Mu Tao asked her if she had any thoughts.

Who is this? In a folder from five years ago, she finally discovered a photograph. The woman in the photo, though past middle age, has dark eyebrows, red lips, and white teeth. Although Qi Boyuan's wife is not unattractive, she pales in comparison to this woman.

Mu Tao is very happy

Come to Ning tomorrow, and arrange a time to meet with her

Zhong Shukai avoided it, the ashtray fell to the ground, clattering as it spun a few times, "You don't cherish it, but there are others who do." After saying this, he wore a stern expression, went inside to get his outer coat, and left with long strides

Which category does Qi Boyuan belong to? After work, she kept thinking about this matter. Upon exiting the building, she saw Huabei smiling like a flower, leaning against the front of the car

The happiness in the world is all the same: sleeping in your own bed, eating the meals prepared by your parents, listening to your loved one whisper sweet nothings, and playing games with your children

Zhong Jin, over the years, has your mother been kind to you

"If you have the ability, don't come back." Fang Yi, filled with anger, ran to the study and tore apart several of Zhong Shukai's most proud calligraphic works into pieces.

"Copy the photo down," Mu Tao said

The next day, at the breakfast table, Zhong Jin saw the evening newspaper featuring an article about Ling Han's lecture in Ning. The coverage was not extensive, but it included a photograph. Dressed in a white shirt and wearing rimless glasses, with his arms crossed, he stood in front of a row of bookshelves, exuding a scholarly demeanor.

Not a lover, but certainly a special person

Fang Yi sat at the dining table with a sullen expression

"Bring me a bowl of rice porridge," Zhong Shukai said, glancing at Fang Yi as she came out of the bedroom, and hurriedly fell silent

The study lacks any distinctive features, with two large rows of bookshelves and a computer placed on the bookshelf. If it were not for a mark drawn on the floor with white lines, no one would suspect that a violent incident had occurred here; everything is so orderly.

Such a versatile young person is rare nowadays In Zhong Shukai's view, special police officers belong to the category of individuals who are physically strong but intellectually simple

Do not let subjective assumptions cloud your judgment; consider matters comprehensively. Have you been in contact with Qi Boyuan's daughter?

Usually, when hearing such words, Zhong Shukai would just smile it off, but today he suddenly became angry, saying, "Stop being so vain. You don't even count as a real woman. It's only because I have a good conscience that I tolerate you. If it were any other man, would you be in your current situation?"

I am doing this for your own good. If we were to go out together and someone said you resemble my father, would you feel comfortable

Fang Yi grasped Zhong Jin's hand, her beautiful eyes misting over with emotion. "Women are very pitiable. No matter how beautiful or devoted you are, after living with a man for decades, you are worth less than a blade of grass in his eyes. Men are unreliable; only children are truly dependable. Zhong Jin, Mother is planning to buy a large house. After you get married, do not move out; live with Mother. You can decide on your partner yourself, but this is what Mother says, okay?" Zhong Jin, Mother is planning to buy a large house. After you get married, do not move out; live with Mother. You can decide on your partner yourself, but this is what Mother says, okay?"

In the pasture, a woman's jealousy can be terrifying, but can it provoke a man to the point of unbearable frustration

Today, a subject has committed a grave offense against the sovereign, which is a serious crime. It is uncertain whether the queen will show leniency. Zhong Jin believes that it may end with the subject offering a humble apology to atone for his wrongdoing

The home of Qi Boyuan is arranged in a clean and elegant manner, reflecting the refined taste of the mistress. There are hardly any decorative items on the walls, only a few framed oil paintings. The furniture is minimal, with a coffee table, sofa, flower stand, and bookshelf arranged very reasonably. In the corner, a few lilies have already wilted, yet their faint fragrance can still be detected

This is also one of the family teachings of the Zhong family: when adults argue, children should go about their business. In fact, Zhong Shukai and Fang Yi rarely argue. He both loves and fears Fang Yi. In terms of appearance, the two are not mismatched at all. Professionally, Fang Yi is a mid-level employee in the tax department, no less than him. Fang Yi is essentially the queen of the household. When the queen issues orders, how can the subjects dare to disobey

Zhong Jing blinked and said, "Mom, how do I ask this question?"

Zhong Jingsheng was afraid of forgetting, so he hurriedly took out his notebook to jot it down

She flipped through it again

You..." Fang Yi had never been humiliated like this before, her face flushed with anger. She picked up the ashtray from the coffee table and threw it at Zhong Shukai, saying, "You ugly little winter melon, who would care!"

Today, Hua Bei is dressed in a way that is breathtakingly stunning. Under her coat, she wears a form-fitting purple mermaid dress that perfectly showcases her exquisite curves, albeit a bit too tightly fitted.

Fang Yi raised her eyes and said, "Sit down."

The computer was opened by the secretary. Qi Boyuan seems to be a person with little interest in hobbies, as there is no MSN, no QQ, and no media player on the computer. The vast space is filled with one document after another, including work logs, plans, project arrangements, and so on, as well as a thesis he has written, covering nearly five years.

Is she in Nanjing now

Zhong Jing put down the newspaper, went to the kitchen to boil eggs and make rice porridge. After receiving an injection and taking medication, his abdominal pain improved significantly, but he still dared not be careless.

Zhong Shukai grinned and said, "At this age, if this is not acceptable and that is not acceptable, what is the point of living?"