The Beautiful Stepmother from the Eighties: Marrying a Factory Director to Raise Kids

Chapter 420

Si Nian's eyes flickered, and she walked toward the crowd.Up ahead, Wang Ergou looked anxious. Pointing into the house, he said, "It's true, I really saw it. I saw it with my own eyes, right inside that well."

The police officer looked impatient. "You brat, do you think we're blind? You just saw it last night, and today it disappeared. Did you see a ghost or something?"

"Let's go, let's go. What a waste of time."

The group of officers prepared to leave.

Wang Ergou had no choice but to watch helplessly as the group walked away.

Si Nian's gaze swept over the crowd and noticed Song Zhaodi standing at the back, carrying a bamboo basket and watching the scene.

A faint smile played on the corners of her lips.

Since no one was paying attention to her, she made no effort to hide it.

Since Wang Ergou had called the police, it must be true, just as she had guessed.

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But if he discovered it last night, where did the corpse go?

Was he spotted, and the body moved to another location?

Si Nian turned and went back home.

A short while later, there was a knock on the door.

She opened it to find a pale-faced Wang Ergou.

Si Nian glanced outside and let him in to talk.

She poured him a glass of water and said, "Tell me, what happened?"

Wang Ergou said agitatedly, "Sister, I followed what you said, and I really found the body. It was right inside the well in that courtyard. I was so excited that I went to wait outside the police station late at night for them to open. As soon as I woke up, I notified them to come over, but when we got here, the body was gone."

After he finished speaking, even he began to doubt himself. "Sister, do you think I really saw a ghost last night?"

Si Nian was speechless.

She originally hadn't wanted to meddle in Wang Ergou's affairs. First, she didn't want to live in the same alley as a murderer. Second, this rumor was indeed affecting the sale of houses nearby.

And Zhou Yueshen had followed her advice and bought the houses from Chen Nan.

For her, this had at least some impact.

She didn't want to expose the murderer herself; after all, such things easily drew hatred.

Now that Wang Ergou had stepped forward wanting to clear his name, and she wanted to solve the problem, it killed two birds with one stone.

That was why Si Nian had tipped him off.

But she hadn't expected the other party to be so vigilant.

She had even specifically reminded Wang Ergou to go look when no one was around.

Because Si Nian herself was only guessing. A person couldn't just vanish inexplicably, especially in the case of Song Zhaodi's husband.

In situations like this, they were almost always murdered and their bodies dumped in the wilderness.

This was especially common in the older eras.

Si Nian also thought that it wouldn't be easy to dispose of a body unnoticed in Beijing, let alone a grown man.

She understood the principle of burying close and dumping far.

Assuming the killer was Wang Zhaodi, it would be even harder for her to move an adult's body.

Therefore, the body was very likely in a nearby place where no one could find it.

And that sealed-off house, which everyone avoided like the plague, was a perfect place to hide a body.

Of course, Si Nian had only been guessing at the time, but she hadn't expected to actually be right.

It was just that Wang Ergou was too stupid. He didn't know to preserve the evidence the moment he saw the body, which gave the killer another chance to escape.

Truly a piece of rotten wood that cannot be carved.

Wang Ergou hadn't expected this either. When he actually saw the body, he was both terrified and thrilled. He rushed to the police station immediately, only to find that they weren't open in the middle of the night.

After his excitement faded, he fell asleep, and by the time he woke up, it was already noon the next day.

Only then did he remember the important matter and hurried to report it.

But when they went over, there was already nothing in the well.

He felt a wave of lingering fear.

Because for the body to disappear, there were only two possibilities: either he had been discovered by the murderer, or he had seen a ghost.

He didn't want either to be true.

"Sister, what do you think I should do?"

"A perfect chance to clear your name was right in front of you, and you couldn't grasp it. What else can you do?"

Si Nian rolled her eyes at him and said in a low voice, "You've already been discovered by the killer now. They probably have their eyes on you. Hiding isn't going to solve anything. Now it just depends on whether you have the courage."

"Ah? What do you mean?"

"Sneak into the killer's house. It's still early, so the killer definitely hasn't had time to dispose of the body yet. The body must still be nearby, very likely somewhere she can keep an eye on it. So you still have one chance: sneak into the killer's house and look for the body."

Wang Ergou's face turned pale.

"Ah, wouldn't that put me in a lot of danger?"

Si Nian was speechless. "You're a man. According to my guess, the killer is very likely a woman. As long as you're careful, could you really be overpowered by a woman?"

Wang Ergou nodded. "That makes sense."

"From what I know, she goes out to buy groceries for a while every afternoon, taking about forty minutes. You only have this window of time."

She had heard that Song Zhaodi's mother-in-law had passed away a couple of years ago, leaving only her paralyzed father-in-law.

If he was careful, there was still a chance.

Wang Ergou's expression turned serious. "I understand. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. I'm good at this sort of thing."

"But Sister, I want to ask, why are you willing to help me?"

Si Nian: "Do you want to be neighbors with a murderer?"

Wang Ergou: "......"

...

Si Nian sent him away and went into her room to start looking through the documents.

It wasn't difficult, but the workload was quite heavy.

She didn't know how the pay would be. If it was too low, she would just find an excuse to turn it down.

Translating these kinds of documents posed no challenge for her.

However, for college students, it was very useful.

Not only could it improve their skills, but they could also learn a lot of knowledge.

For college students, it was indeed a great way to improve their abilities while making money.

Meanwhile, ​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌‌​​‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌‌​‌‌​​​‌​​​‌‌​​​​​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌​​​‌‌‌​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​​‌​‌‌​​‌​​‍on the other side, Antarctic Appliance Home had signed a major partnership.

At this moment, the entire company was celebrating.

Chen Nan had even booked a hotel.

The higher-ups sat at one table, and people were lining up to toast Zhou Yueshen.

Everyone knew about the company's newly promoted major shareholder, President Zhou.

Rumor had it that when the boss's startup was on the verge of bankruptcy, he was the only one willing to invest money.

Boss Chen treated him like a blood brother.

This current partnership had been under negotiation for months without success, but the one time he tagged along, it succeeded.

Everyone said that President Zhou was Boss Chen's lucky star.

Boss Chen had even assigned his most prized assistant to him.

It was just that the new President Zhou was tall and burly, with sharp features, and rarely smiled.

He looked very unapproachable.

Everyone was a little afraid of him.

Chen Nan clinked glasses with Zhou Yueshen and asked, "Old Zhou, why didn't you bring your girl out to play?"

Zhou Yueshen's brows were cold and stern. He looked up and said, "She has to go to school."

Hearing this, Chen Nan couldn't help but laugh.

"You call other people wild players, but I don't think anyone is wilder than you. Others find young girls to be their mistresses, but you're something else—you just found one to be your wife."

Zhou Yueshen's jaw tightened a fraction.

"I don't like these kinds of jokes. Don't compare her to others."

Chen Nan finally realized he had misspoken. Men will be men, after all—who didn't have a few intimate companions?

These days, among those who made money, how many were truly devoted to one person?

Someone like Zhou Yueshen had been highly sought after even back in the military.

To be able to find such a beautiful and delicate wife out there.

Sometimes, Chen Nan really envied him.

Coming from a grassroots background, yet able to reach this level.

One had to admire his self-control.

He made an "I know I was wrong" expression and said to the female assistant in an evening gown next to Zhou Yueshen, "Assistant Chen, take good care of Mr. Zhou."

Then he stood up and went to dance with his female companion.

Chen Mi poured a glass of wine for Zhou Yueshen. Her deep red evening gown accentuated her beautiful curves perfectly.

She wore exquisite, professional makeup, and if one got just a little closer, they could smell her captivating perfume.

People continuously came up to invite her to dance.

But she rejected them all.

Chen Mi looked up at Zhou Yueshen. His sleeves were rolled up, revealing the distinct muscle lines of his arms.

With his bronze skin, one could tell at a glance that he was a man who loved to exercise.

At thirty, there weren't many men who had the self-discipline to work out and maintain their figures.

Take Chen Nan for example. He used to be a famous handsome guy in their circle, but now he already had a beer belly.

And his face was sagging heavily.

"Mr. Zhou, aren't you going to dance?"

Zhou Yueshen took a sip of his wine, his expression unchanged.

"No."

Speaking of which, he wondered if Niannian would like this kind of occasion. She came from a good family background, so she had probably attended such dances before.

Zhou Yueshen had never seen her dance.

He lowered his head and took another sip of wine.

With a glass in his hand continuously for the past few days, his temples were throbbing with a dull ache.

Zhou Yueshen reached up and rubbed them.

Then he heard the woman beside him say, "Mr. Zhou, working with Mr. Chen in the future, there will be many occasions like this. Dancing is basically a necessary skill. If you don't know how, I can teach you."

Zhou Yueshen interrupted her, his voice low and cold, "I said no need. Do you not understand?"

Chen Mi's expression stiffened, and she didn't dare say anything else.

Zhou Yueshen checked the time. It was about late enough. He grabbed his suit jacket from the side and stood up to leave.

It wasn't an important business dinner anyway, so there was no need for him to stay any longer.

If Chen Nan hadn't insisted he come this time to introduce him to some people, Zhou Yueshen would have gone home long ago.

Whether acting as a behind-the-scenes shareholder or doing business together as partners.

He didn't want to stay out all night anymore.

He would no longer neglect his family for the sake of work.

Zhou Yueshen took a taxi home.

The smell of alcohol on him was very heavy.

He stood outside for a while, waiting for the wind to blow the smell away, before walking into the house.

Si Nian was stewing soup.

After finishing her work in the afternoon, she went and bought a chicken, planning to make soup.

She also bought a lot of medicinal herbs to stew with it, making it nutritious and highly replenishing.

Of course, this was all to nourish the children. Kids needed a nutritional boost from time to time to grow fast.

The fragrance of the herbs blended with the smell of the chicken, creating an indescribably delicious aroma.

Zhou Yueshen suddenly felt a bit hungry.

The food Si Nian cooked was as mouthwatering as always.

He walked into the kitchen and watched Si Nian bustling about, with Eldest Child washing vegetables on the side.

Seeing him come in, the boy called out, "Dad."

Si Nian took a moment to look back at him.

"You're back."

Zhou Yueshen responded, poured a glass of water, and downed it in one gulp.

Si Nian stood on her tiptoes, sniffed him twice, and then fanned her nose with her hand. "Such a strong smell of alcohol. Did you drink again?"

"The company had a celebration banquet today, so I drank a little."

Si Nian thought about it and agreed; it was inevitable on such occasions.

But it was still early, and he was already back.

Logically speaking, shouldn't the celebration have just started?

Was it because her words from before had scared him, so he didn't dare to stay out long?

Thinking of this, Si Nian felt a hint of sweetness in her heart. The only man who would take her words to heart and actually act on them was him.

She picked up a fragrant, tender piece of boiled chicken from the pot with her chopsticks, blew on it, and brought it to Zhou Yueshen's mouth. "Try this. Is it good?"

Zhou Yueshen opened his mouth and took it. The chicken was soft, tender, and flavorful. The faint herbal fragrance mixed with the rich meaty aroma exploded in his mouth.

It was a hundred times better than the cold food at the hotel.

"Mhm."

"It's delicious."

"Alright, it's about done. Let's eat." Si Nian gave him a gentle smile and called out loudly for Second Child to come in and carry the bowls.

Zhou Yueshen looked at her and the children, his eyes filled with unspeakable tenderness.

After dinner, Si Nian told him about what happened during the day.

"Actually, I was just guessing, but I didn't expect it to be true. If Wang Ergou really hadn't discovered anything, he wouldn't have gone to the police."

"It's just that this murderer is too cautious and smart, yet they were still discovered."

Si Nian sighed. "If it weren't for the impact of this rumor, there would definitely be more people living here."

As she spoke, she watched Zhou Yueshen put down the basin of foot-washing water and put her feet in.

She was scalded slightly. "It's so hot."

Zhou Yueshen sat opposite her, touched the water, and didn't think it was hot.

He took off his shoes and put his feet in.

His feet were so big that they took up the entire basin.

Si Nian immediately stepped on his feet, not forgetting to say, "If this murderer isn't caught, the rumor will never be broken, and it will affect the housing prices in the future."

Zhou Yueshen lowered his head. Her little feet were tender and small.

Stepping on his feet, they looked even whiter.

He didn't move, letting Si Nian do as she pleased.

He only withdrew his gaze after she poked him.

"Why are you spacing out? I'm talking to you."

Si Nian muttered in dissatisfaction.

Zhou Yueshen chuckled softly. "Don't worry about this matter."

"Then what do you plan to do?"

"Chen Nan has connections over there. If that's really the case, I'll have him find someone to investigate. He should be very willing."

Si Nian thought about it and agreed. After all, Chen Nan sold the house to them without mentioning this matter beforehand, so he must feel a bit guilty.

Now that there was a chance to make up for it, he would definitely be willing.

Having figured it out, Si Nian couldn't be bothered to focus on this issue anymore.

She dried her feet first and put on her slippers. "I finished washing first, so you pour out the water."

After saying that, she ran into the room.

Like a little kid.

Zhou Yueshen thought that Second Child's personality was probably infected by her.

He chuckled softly, stood up, and poured out the water.

Returning to the room, Si Nian was already lying down.

Although translation work wasn't difficult, it was very mentally draining.

After cooking, Si Nian was actually quite sleepy.

Seeing Zhou Yueshen get into bed, she subconsciously leaned closer to him.

Snuggling against the crook of his arm.

Their skin touched, and they could hear each other's breathing.

"Niannian, no inspection tonight?" Zhou Yueshen's deep voice rumbled from his chest, making the ear of the leaning Si Nian tingle.

Si Nian: "?!"

"Why do I need to inspect?"

"I drank alcohol today too." Zhou Yueshen's Adam's apple bobbed.

Having drank alcohol, being half-drunk, it was the easiest to get aroused.

Si Nian blinked, nodded, and said, "Alright then."

After saying that, she tilted her head up and planted a loud kiss on his cheek.

Seeing her perfunctory attitude, Zhou Yueshen laughed. "That's it?"

"What else?" Si Nian asked as a matter of fact.

Only this time, Zhou Yueshen wasn't going to indulge her. Sensing danger, Si Nian was about to turn over and pretend to sleep.

But the next second, her hands were pinned down with an undeniable force.

The man's scorching breath drew closer and closer.

"You... uh..." Si Nian's hands were pressed against the bedsheets on one side, unable to move an inch.

Before she had time to think, she was pressed down by the man's mountain-like body.

Like the rise and fall of the tide.

Who knows if it was because of the alcohol.