Zhao Lifang said a lot, but saw Cheng You spacing out.
Her expression soured. "Cheng You, are you listening to me?"
Cheng You nodded perfunctorily. "I am, I am."
"Then give me some advice! What should I do now!"
Cheng You looked at her strangely. "What do you mean, what should you do?"
"My husband doesn't come home, what should I do!" Zhao Lifang's temper flared.
Cheng You slung an arm around her neck and pulled her aside, whispering, "Do you remember what I told you last time?"
"What thing?"
"About Wen Jiahao!"
Zhao Lifang rolled her eyes. "Don't talk nonsense. I'm already married to him. What's the point of talking about this now?"
Cheng You was eager to find out.
If Wen Jiahao really had something going on with Qian Dazhi, Jiang Wanrou would be heartbroken.
But that wasn't important. What was important was for her to cut her losses in time.
Only by facing the facts would Jiang Wanrou give up.
"How is it pointless? If Wen Jiahao is that kind of person, then we can imagine what he's been doing with Qian Dazhi these past few days."
Zhao Lifang's face suddenly turned pale as if she had thought of something, and she gagged.
Cheng You quickly stepped back. "Don't throw up on me," she said disdainfully.
After recovering, Zhao Lifang spat. "Your words are disgusting me."
Cheng You stood tall. "I'm just making a reasonable guess."
Her acceptance was better. She didn't find it particularly strange that Wen Jiahao liked men.
What truly disgusted her was that he, who liked men, found a way to get Zhao Lifang pregnant and then married her.
"Zhao Lifang, I don't like you, but I don't want to see you fall into a quagmire. Think carefully, if there's really something between Wen Jiahao and Qian Dazhi, why would he marry you?"
Zhao Lifang gently caressed her belly, her face deathly pale.
In fact, the actions of the Wen family, and various other signs, all indicated that they cared immensely about the child in her belly.
It was as if... it was their only grandson.
Zhao Lifang was greatly alarmed. The thought made her almost unable to stand.
Cheng You had said all she needed to say and was about to leave.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Lifang grabbed her hand. "Cheng You, help me!"
"How can I help you? You should have not married him when I told you back then."
Zhao Lifang looked bewildered. "But what can I do? I'm already pregnant. If I don't marry Wen Jiahao, what about my child?"
"What about it? No matter what, wouldn't it be better than the current situation? I'm still wondering how you got together with Wen Jiahao."
Mentioning this, Zhao Lifang's expression stiffened.
She bit her lip tightly. "That time, I don't know if I was drugged. I didn't know anything. We inexplicably ended up together."
"What? That's against the law! You should have reported him to the police from the start and had him arrested!"
Zhao Lifang's face darkened, and her tone became urgent. "You want me to report him to the police? Are you crazy? If I really reported him, would I still be able to live my life!"
Cheng You didn't argue with her. When two people aren't on the same page, a lot of words are wasted.
"Then forget it. You chose this path yourself, you'll have to crawl your way through it."
Zhao Lifang, however, didn't let go, holding onto her.
"Cheng You, please help me."
She saw Cheng You as her only support.
She knew that even if she went home and complained to Wang Hongxia, her mother wouldn't do anything for her.
Cheng You frowned, looking troubled. "What can I do to help you? You need to figure out first, if what I said about Wen Jiahao is true, what will you do?"
Zhao Lifang's attitude became much more determined. "Divorce! I'll divorce him and get rid of the child in my belly."
Cheng You's expression softened slightly. She had some backbone after all.
"Then, what we need to clarify first is whether there is indeed a connection between Wen Jiahao and Qian Dazhi. How about this, I'll go stay with you at your in-laws' for a few days?"
Her main intention wasn't for Zhao Lifang, but to help her second aunt and make Jiang Wanrou give up.
Zhao Lifang was so touched she almost cried. "Wuwuwu, thank you, Cheng You. I knew you were the best to me."
Cheng You freed her arm from Zhao Lifang's grasp, clearly showing her displeasure.
"Then you go back to your parents' house first. I'll go home and pack some things."
After telling her, Cheng You hurried home.
She first mentioned the matter to Qi Chengyan.
"I know this is a bit meddlesome, but when I think about how sad my second aunt is, I can't help but get involved."
Cheng You shook his hand, swaying it back and forth. "I'll only be gone for a few days, three at most."
Qi Chengyan squeezed her palm. "If you want to go, can I say no?"
Cheng You giggled and snuggled into his embrace, acting spoiled.
"Then you behave yourself at home and wait for me to come back."
Qi Chengyan smiled and stroked her head, not responding.
This was a good opportunity to go to the commune and probe Qian Dazhi.
And so, Zhao Lifang went home and took Cheng You with her, leaving many people stunned.
These two clearly didn't have a good relationship before!
Zhao Lifang, on the other hand, was overjoyed, as if she had brought back her pillar of strength.
"The Wen family's house is considered good in Xiting Village. There are two empty rooms. The family is simple, besides my in-laws, there's no one else."
Cheng You hummed and began to survey the room as she entered.
Just then, Wen Jiahao's parents came out from inside.
Upon seeing Cheng You, Wen's mother paused.
"Who is this..."
She didn't recognize Cheng You, but Cheng You saw a hint of Zhen Zhen in her face.
In her youth, she must have been a beauty.
"This is Cheng You, my good friend. She's come to keep me company for a few days."
Wen's mother frowned, not entirely pleased.
"Why are you bringing outsiders into the house?"
Zhao Lifang, rubbing her belly, said deliberately, "It's because Wen Jiahao isn't home. Since he won't accompany me, I had to call my good friend over. If I have no one to accompany me, I get moody, and if I get moody, the baby won't grow well."
Wen's mother had no choice but to compromise, considering the grandson.
"Then stay for a few days."
Cheng You put down her things and asked, "Uncle, Aunt, Wen Jiahao is never home. Where does he go?"
Wen's mother explained, "Men, they should be out there building their careers."
Cheng You chuckled. "Then what kind of career has he built? How much money has he made? Where's the money? He was 'building his career' on your wedding night, he must be doing very well."
Wen's mother's face stiffened. "Not really, he's friends with the son of the commune's deputy director..."
"I know, that one named Qian Dazhi. He's my cousin's boyfriend. I just met him today. So, does that mean your son is even busier than the commune's deputy director's son?"
Wen's mother's face darkened. She didn't want to talk to Cheng You anymore and instead turned to Zhao Lifang.
"Are you bringing your friend here to question me?"