Chapter 526: A Lesson

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Xia Wan clearly did not believe Wen Shus words. Dont think Im unaware of your sneaking around near my familys shop for the past several days! Wen Shus face paled instantly.

Xia Wan had intended to scare him, but unexpectedly, it turned out that he indeed had a premeditated plan!

What were you really up to, lurking around my shop? Xia Wans anger flared, Is my parents disappearance related to you in any way?

How can you be so dense, woman! Wen Shu retorted in frustration, I have nothing to do with your parents being taken away!

How do you know they were taken away? Xia Wan quickly spotted the flaw in Wen Shus statement.

I I Wen Shus eyes s.h.i.+fted nervously, forgetting the pain in his hand.

Xia Wan grabbed his hand, twisting the silver needle still embedded in it.

Ah! Stop! It hurts! Dont move! Wen Shu cried out, his other hand suspended in the air, not daring to touch Xia Wan.

Tell me everything you know, and perhaps Ill consider sparing you! Xia Wans tone was firm and impatient, not loosening her grip.

Ill talk! Ill talk! Realizing that Xia Wan was not as easily intimidated as others, Wen Shu began to confess everything.

Ive been near the shop these days, trying to see if I could retrieve some things I left behind, Wen Shu explained, visibly scared.

As you know, I had to leave in a hurry last time and couldnt take many things.

My wife kicked me out because of this. Now, Im struggling to make ends meet and had to find a way to retrieve those items What items? Chen MO interjected cautiously.

Wen Shu hesitated, seemingly weighing his words.

But Xia Wan didnt care about these details: What exactly did you see? You know my parents were taken. Who did you see?

Wen Shu, looking downcast, revealed, It was your naive uncle and aunt, and two or three others who seemed well-trained, like soldiers or members of some professional organization.

Who else was there? Xia Wan pressed further.

After pondering, Wen Shu added, I just saw these people. The driver looked familiar, but I cant recall where Ive seen him before.

What did the driver look like? Xia Wan asked urgently.

Ah, just a typical man with a buzz cut, wearing sungla.s.ses. Its hard to make out his face, Wen Shu said, clearly growing impatient.

But you mentioned youd seen him before! Xia Wan seized on his statement.

Ive encountered so many people; naturally, some look familiar. You cant expect me to remember everyone! Wen Shu responded, his frustration evident.

Xia Wan twisted the needle more firmly in his hand, eliciting an even more agonizing wail from Wen Shu: Ouch! Lady, I get it! I was wrong! Stop twisting!

What else did you observe? Tell me! Xia Wan demanded sternly.

Truly, thats everything! Wen Shu looked imploringly at Chen MO, pleading, I swear, thats all! I wouldnt dare lie!

Chen MO, sensing Xia Wans frustration and not wanting to lose this lead, considered the situation.

But realizing Wen Shu probably had no more information to hide, he felt it was fruitless to continue this line of questioning.

Gently patting Xia Wans shoulder, Chen MO then queried Wen Shu, Do you recognize the name Jiang Lu?

Upon hearing Chen MO mention Jiang Lu, Xia Wan realized she had been overly emotional, forgetting this crucial detail.

Wen Shu blinked, his forehead creased in thought, as if trying to recall.

Just as Xia Wan was about to take further action, Wen Shu suddenly exclaimed, Ah, yes! That name does sound familiar! Ive seen him! Isnt he that Jiang family youngster from Taocheng?

Insufferably arrogant, leveraging his familys wealth and military connections to act above the law in Taocheng!

Wait, how do you two know about him? Why are you asking me?

Chen MO observed Wen Shus baffled expression and turned to Xia Wan, He really seems to have no direct link with Jiang Lu.

Perhaps Jiang Lu was merely using Wen Shu to get closer to you.

Xia Wan shared this sentiment, but she remained skeptical about Wen Shuts revelations..