"Brother Wang, how’s your wife been lately?"

"Oh right, Brother Wang, how’s your health these days? Are you and your wife still arguing? As men, we should give in a bit to our wives, don’t fight all day long!"

"You know, when I lived here, you and your wife argued every day, but made up in two minutes. It’s not good, arguing too much harms the relationship, you know?"

"By the way, if you feel back pain or soreness, I know a good old Chinese doctor... Hey? Brother Wang, don’t walk away, Brother Wang!! How’s your wife doing lately?"

The phrase "murder the heart" really fits him. He looks like a gentle and handsome guy, but inside, he’s long been a sly old fox who can’t hold back anymore.

Since you feel you’ve been betrayed just because I came back, then I won’t be polite. It’s only reasonable to inquire about your wife’s condition, right?

It seems like old friends reuniting, but in reality, the sarcasm is full-blown. I’m about to stab you in the most painful spot of your heart.

After all, I’m still holding a grudge against him kicking my door back then. Even though I moved away, my anger hasn’t faded. When I see him, I have to criticize him thoroughly.

He’s never been a magnanimous person. When he was in high school, his homeroom teacher bothered him even after four years. Why can’t he hold grudges now?

For a normal person, talking like this does seem a bit like picking a fight, and with a hot-tempered one, it might even lead to a quarrel or a fight.

But with Old Wang, he’s too familiar. This guy even seeks revenge quietly, sneakily, a typical cautious yet timid person.

Plus, he definitely did wrong in the first place, which makes him feel naturally guilty when facing Su Qing. Especially after Old Wang realized that his actions were indeed known by Su Qing, and he’s well aware of them, Old Wang felt even more ashamed. So this time, when he got teased in words, even though he felt very uncomfortable, he had no choice but to go home to avoid seeing the discomforting sight.

One should know that others might not get what Su Qing means, but Old Wang definitely understands. Clearly, it’s teasing him about being inadequate in that area.

The key point is, Su Qing never said it directly, so Old Wang couldn’t curse back, and there’s really no way to refute it. After all, he knows his own situation. He used to last two minutes, now it’s not even that, truly lacking confidence.

"Uh... do you guys have some grudge or something?" Li Zijun asked from the side.

Upon hearing this, Su Qing shrugged, "How’s that possible? Old Wang and I used to be neighbors, we had a great relationship. I’m just concerned about his health."

"Bull, then why are you always asking about his wife? What? You got a thing for her? Eww~~" Li Zijun showed a look of disgust, stepping back two paces.

Su Qing: ...

"Once you see his wife, you’ll know if I have such tastes. Besides, look at his looks, then at his financial capability. Do you think he can marry a stunning beauty?" Su Qing said with a disdainful tone.

It’s not that his words are harsh, but he’s genuinely disgusted. What’s it got to do with me if the couple’s life is unsatisfactory? Why make noise for just two minutes every day for everyone to hear?

The worst part is Old Wang actually thinks he has desires for his wife. It’s simply an insult to him.

For a while, Old Wang’s thought even made him doubt himself, wondering if he looked that bad. Otherwise, why would Old Wang think he’d be interested in his wife?

It’s like a short, dark, ugly, and fat guy who never showers, with unkempt hair, a scruffy beard, no job, no savings, trying to chase a highly educated, high-income goddess, making the woman doubt herself.

"Hey hey hey, are we doing business or not? Hurry up!" Yan Lie said from the side.

To this, none of them refuted, showing the influence of a senior detective during a mission. Once he spoke, they all complied.

Meanwhile, over at Old Wang’s neighbor’s apartment unit 502, Yang Zhiming was lewdly watching photos and short videos on his phone.

His hand was moving up and down in a very rhythmic motion.

"Damn, I didn’t know his photos would be so effective. Wasting such a face, damn Su Qing, couldn’t you have waited a few days to clarify? I almost scored another, 5000 bucks, almost in hand, damn it!"

While fiddling with some needlework, he kept swearing. Yesterday afternoon, Su Qing released a clarification video online, warning people to beware of scams, naturally alerting those who were being deceived, including Yang Zhiming.

Impersonating Su Qing online, he dated girls virtually, only sending photos, no video chats. Using an aloof persona to attract their attention, he’d not only get them to send money, but also some risqué photos to satisfy his desires.

He’d even gotten such photos from a recent girl, some without clothes, only short of money. But the clarification video dropped, making the girl instantly suspicious, demanding a video chat. When he refused, he had to delete her.

He’d attract many girls under the guise of being a "Stock God’s" classmate, claiming to have Su Qing’s WeChat and able to help, but for a fee, with evidence being their old high school graduation photo.

At Zhang Chao’s wedding, Su Qing made quite an impression, while Yang Zhiming played the sycophant, hoping for favors from Zhang Chao, but to no avail. Zhang Chao was furious enough, no way would he offer anything.

With finances tight recently, this incident involving Su Qing gave him an idea. The results were impressive, not only gaining the girls’ favor but also earning some money, getting him hooked.

The very girls he once couldn’t approach treated him with utmost respect and even pursued him. Even though he knew their attitude wasn’t meant for him, it still gave him a strange satisfaction, and he slowly started to immerse himself in it.

But all that abruptly stopped yesterday afternoon when Su Qing’s clarification went online. Naturally, he saw the video and panicked a bit, unexpectedly involving the police. He hurriedly deregistered his WeChat, and transferred money to another account, relieved, thinking this foolproof. But in our info-driven society, his little trick was quickly exposed, given WeChat also requires real-name registration, especially for transactions.

Just as his hand’s motion quickened, a knock came from the living room door, followed by a woman’s voice.

"Anyone home?"

Caught off guard, it startled little Ming and caused him to finish without control, staining his pants.

"Damn, who is it, damn it, stop the knocking, coming!"

Having his good time interrupted, Yang Zhiming cursed as he got up, grabbing tissues while heading towards the door.

"You son of a..." As the door opened, Yang Zhiming was about to curse, but seeing the police uniforms on those outside, he immediately held back, filled with terror, like a guilty thief.

Seeing the door open, Yan Lie, Du Qiang, and Li Zijun simultaneously showed their badges:

"Are you Yang Zhiming? We’re from Jiangcheng Public Security Bureau, here to investigate..."

Before he could finish, whether it was due to guilt or not, Yang Zhiming immediately tried to slam the door shut.

Du Qiang reacted fast, blocking the door, with Yan Lie and Li Zijun following. Su Qing, blocked by the two newcomers at the back, hadn’t even processed it yet when—

Everyone moved, one newcomer pushed him back, another blocking with arms, "Su Consultant, be careful, step back!!"

"Let me handle it, back off!"

Su Qing staggered, almost toppling over, but luckily being somewhat trained, he managed to steady himself with effort.

Inside, he was already cursing, wondering if these youngsters lacked common sense. It’s just one guy; why not just tackle him, why push him instead?

What, pick on me because it’s easier!?

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