I am a dragon

I told my aunt and uncle to rest at the hotel first, and we could talk about everything after they had rested.

My second aunt was also sleepy and didn't object, so naturally my second aunt's husband didn't object either.

After I settled them in, I quickly left the room and stood at the elevator entrance when Jiang Ruxue came out.

"Sister-in-law, don't you have class?"

"I'm done." Jiang Ruxue looked at me. "Where are you going?"

I looked around to make sure no one was watching, and whispered, "I'm currently investigating Ning Meng. I've found a lead and I'm on my way there."

Jiang Ruxue asked, "Where are your second aunt and the others?"

"They've all gone to rest."

"Then I'll go with you," Jiang Ruxue said firmly.

Jiang Ruxue is, after all, Lin Fang's wife and has the right to know everything.

"All right."

I agreed and followed Jiang Ruxue into the descending elevator.

In the elevator, I returned the money to Jiang Ruxue, but she refused to accept it. She insisted that I keep it, since hiring a private investigator wouldn't be cheap.

We found Tao Xiaotao at the milk tea shop opposite Bishuiwan Community.

As soon as we met, I urged, "What did you find out? Tell me quickly."

Tao Xiaotao hesitated, looking as if she was in a difficult position.

"What's wrong?" I frowned, thinking something had happened.

Tao Xiaotao hesitated for a moment and said, "It's like this. According to the private investigator's investigation, President Lin bought two apartments in Bishuiwan Community with cash. One apartment is where Ning Meng's eldest sister, second sister, and younger brother live, and the other apartment belongs to Ning Meng."

My heart skipped a beat, and I turned to look at Jiang Ruxue.

Jiang Ruxue's face was pale, and her hands under the table were clenched so tightly that her knuckles turned white.

I looked at Jiang Ruxue with concern. Jiang Ruxue suppressed her emotions and said, "Have you found out when it was bought?"

"It must have been about six months ago, the two sets were bought one after the other."

I was secretly alarmed. In all this time, Jiang Ruxue hadn't noticed anything amiss. The two houses together probably cost five million. Even the down payment would be a considerable sum.

Could Lin Fang's debt crisis be related to Ning Meng? Now that Lin Fang has disappeared, why is Ning Meng still with me? Is it really just because of Su Kun?

Just as they were racking their brains trying to figure it out, they heard Tao Xiaotao say, "Ning Meng often goes on dates with a man in her room, a fact that has been confirmed by the community security guards."

Ning Meng is indeed a remarkable woman. I'm now suspecting that the child might be Lin Fang's.

"Who is this man?" Jiang Ruxue asked coldly.

"Zhao Guoqiang! These photos were obtained by a private investigator."

Tao Xiaotao took out several photos, which indeed showed Ning Meng and Zhao Guoqiang, the two of them hugging and embracing as they entered and exited the residential area.

Jiang Ruxue and I were both stunned.

Ning Meng was having an affair with Zhao Guoqiang, and Zhao Guoqiang was after Jiang Ruxue.

Things seemed to be getting more and more complicated, and a bad feeling welled up in my heart.

"What should we do next?"

Tao Xiaotao and Jiang Ruxue both looked at me.

I became their pillar of support, which made me feel incredibly proud.

Ning Meng harbors too many secrets, and finding them in a short time requires taking a risky approach.

"We should sneak into Ning Meng's room; we might find some clues."

I paused for a moment, then said in an extremely solemn tone, "If necessary, we can also install listening devices."

I thought Jiang Ruxue would object, but she nodded and said, "Okay, let's do it this way."

Tao Xiaotao said excitedly, "This is so exciting! I have a listening device here that I got from a private investigator, which will come in handy."

As she spoke, she magically produced something the size of a button.

It was the first time I'd ever seen a bugging device. After figuring out its purpose, I couldn't help but feel nervous: "I'll go in myself. Tao Xiaotao, you and my sister-in-law stay outside."

I have my reasons for making this arrangement, and the reasons are very simple. I don't want to involve Tao Xiaotao. As for not letting Jiang Ruxue in, it's because she's a woman.

To everyone's surprise, Jiang Ruxue objected: "No, I'll go in with you, and Tao Xiaotao will keep watch outside."

It's not that I look down on women, but sometimes women just make things worse.

I tried to persuade Jiang Ruxue to give up this unrealistic idea, but she insisted and gave me a reason that I couldn't refuse.

"I want to go inside and see what kind of house Lin Fang bought for Ning Meng!"

I sensed the grievances, anger, resentment, and pain hidden in Jiang Ruxue's heart, so I had no choice but to agree to her request.

Tao Xiaotao protested again: "Why should I be the one keeping watch outside?"

Jiang Ruxue and I slowly turned our heads, remaining silent and simply staring at him.

Tao Xiaotao had no choice but to say helplessly, "Alright, I'll keep watch."

It's settled then. I installed the bugging device that Tao Xiaotao provided, put my hands in my pockets, and walked towards the entrance of the residential area.

To be honest, I was very nervous. My hand, which was tucked into my pocket, gripped the listening device tightly, and cold sweat beaded on my forehead.

Bishuiwan Community may not be as good as Lvhai Huating Community, but it is still considered mid-to-high-end. The security guard standing at the entrance is in his twenties, and he is very conscientious and stands like a role model.

I thought to myself, Lin Fang is really generous. He actually bought two apartments in this kind of neighborhood for Ning Meng!

Rather than criticizing Lin Fang, what's more important now is figuring out how to get into the residential area.

At that moment, Jiang Ruxue's right hand passed through my arm, and I turned my head to look at Jiang Ruxue in confusion.

Jiang Ruxue glanced at the gatekeeper secretly.

It suddenly dawned on me that she was pretending to be my girlfriend to lower the security guard's guard's guard's suspicion.

I knew it was an act, but my heart was pounding. The faint scent of Jiang Ruxue kept wafting into my nose.

Jiang Ruxue always manages to stir my heartstrings unintentionally. It was because Xu Lanya and Jiang Ruxue looked somewhat alike that I couldn't control myself and had a relationship with her.

I cursed myself as a beast in my heart, but the thought kept growing wildly and couldn't be stopped.

But it also relieved my tension.

Just as we were lost in thought, we arrived at the gate of the community, where an elderly woman was returning from grocery shopping.

Jiang Ruxue secretly pinched my arm. I understood and followed behind the old lady without looking to the side. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the young gatekeeper open his mouth, but in the end, he didn't say anything.

Jiang Ruxue and I followed behind the older woman and squeezed inside.

Once inside, things became simple. We found Ning Meng's house based on the address provided by Tao Xiaotao.

Thankfully it wasn't a combination lock.

I breathed a sigh of relief. When I was in prison, I helped a master thief, who taught me his lock-picking skills. But at the time, I didn't think I would be able to use them, so I learned them very superficially. I don't know if I can open them now.

We have to try, no matter what.

I borrowed a hair clip from Jiang Ruxue and started fiddling with it. After two minutes, my back was covered in cold sweat.

Jiang Ruxue nervously stared at the elevator lobby and stairwell, her breathing slowing down.

Finally, with a click, the door opened.

I went in first, glanced around, and only let Jiang Ruxue in after confirming that no one was there.

However, when our eyes fell on the photos hanging on the wall, we were all stunned...