Chapter 980: Chapter 484: Xinran Acceptance? Enduring the Burden

But after hearing Zhu Guangming’s words.

Luo Fei couldn’t help but sneer.

"Zhu Guangming, be honest, do you genuinely feel something is off about this? Or are you just feeling guilty?"

Luo Fei’s counter-question forced Zhu Guangming to admit frankly.

"Mr. Luo, if you say there’s not a shred of hesitation in my heart, that’s absolutely impossible. After all, we’ve been together for seven years. Now, I’m the one actively choosing to break up with her, it’s natural to feel uneasy inside."

"In the past, whenever I brought up breaking up, she would always resist vehemently. Completely opposed. She’d never agree to my request. But this time, she seemed to accept it as if nothing’s wrong, which feels off."

Zhu Guangming’s words.

Struck Luo Fei as somewhat ironic.

"Zhu Guangming, it sounds to me like you’re having second thoughts after getting your way?"

"You were the one who wanted the breakup initially, and now you’ve achieved it, but you’re getting suspicious?"

Zhu Guangming sensed some impatience from Luo Fei.

And he couldn’t quite understand his own behavior.

So he could only explain with some embarrassment.

"Mr. Luo, at first, I thought I was overthinking it."

"But later, when the company billed me and asked for payment for helping with the divorce, that’s when things felt off."

Zhu Guangming had initially agreed over the phone to pay ten thousand yuan.

They even signed a contract.

But after Chen Shufen left on her own.

The party suddenly demanded more, saying the initial amount was just for expenses, and the subsequent fees were fifty thousand more.

This made Zhu Guangming sense something was wrong.

"Mr. Luo, I don’t mind appearing foolish. I did my homework to ensure a smooth divorce."

"So I know when they agree on a price and then go back on their word, it’s absolute extortion."

Luo Fei nodded after listening.

"You’ve got that right. Companies claiming to help with divorces are shady businesses. They’re a gray area; not illegal, but not legitimate business either."

Luo Fei’s analysis made Zhu Guangming nod repeatedly.

"Exactly, Mr. Luo. I even stated that I would only pay them ten thousand yuan, the agreed price. I won’t agree to arbitrary charges."

"But unexpectedly, they threatened me, saying if I refused to pay, they have ways to get the money from me. They even mentioned Chen Shufen could be in danger."

As Zhu Guangming spoke, he played a phone recording.

It completely confirmed his previous statement.

"You’re not stupid; you knew to keep evidence."

But after hearing the recording.

Luo Fei’s expression subtly shifted almost instantly.

Zhu Guangming didn’t notice and continued earnestly.

"Mr. Luo, so you understand. I pretended to be oblivious to make them think I’ve lost it. Maybe this would make them stop pestering me."

"That way, perhaps Chen Shufen would be safe. But in reality, I was naive, and oversimplified the problem."

Zhu Guangming spoke.

With some hesitation.

But Luo Fei spoke sternly.

"Mr. Zhu, if I said I know where the suspect might be, would you believe me?"

Luo Fei’s sudden question left Zhu Guangming wondering if he misheard.

"Mr. Luo, are you serious, you’re not joking?"

Noticing Zhu Guangming’s disbelief.

Thinking it might be just comforting words.

Luo Fei replied sincerely.

"Mr. Zhu, I’m absolutely serious."

"I’ve heard the voice in this recording before."

Luo Fei had a system, making him exceptionally sensitive to different voices.

Meeting numerous people and handling various cases daily.

The individuals Luo Fei interacted with exceeded the numbers most ordinary people would.

Seeing Luo Fei’s confidence.

Zhu Guangming found it unbelievable.

"Mr. Luo, could this be? Are you sure about this?"

"Could it be some coincidence? The person you’ve encountered might not be the mastermind behind all this."

Zhu Guangming was genuinely shocked.

He didn’t expect Luo Fei’s judgment.

But Luo Fei remained serious.

"Mr. Zhu, you’re free to believe me or not, what I said is the truth."

"Only... I’m not entirely certain yet. I may need to give you an answer later. Until then, you’ll have to endure for a while and proceed cautiously."

Luo Fei’s response left Zhu Guangming sighing.

"Mr. Luo, I’ll leave this matter to you then."

"Thank you for helping me, and I’m really sorry for the trouble."

Recognizing some hesitation.

Feeling embarrassed at this point.

Luo Fei remained composed.

"Zhu Guangming, although you’re indeed a victim regarding Chen Shufen’s case, I have a few questions about Huang Anran. I hope you’ll answer truthfully."

Luo Fei’s inquiry.

With a slightly stern tone.

Zhu Guangming had to awkwardly explain.

"Mr. Luo, it’s quite obvious, isn’t it... I wanted my wife to think I was having an affair. That’s why I was involved with Huang Anran."

"It was all an act, including secretly taking pictures below her house..."