CHAPTER 253: CHAPTER 232: WHY DO YOU ALWAYS HIDE THINGS FROM ME? (2)

Therefore, he specifically called Ren Yixuan to ask where he took Su Xiaomeng after the party that day.

Ren Yixuan told him that Su Xiaomeng didn’t want to take his car, so she took a taxi home herself after leaving the bar.

Yin Shixiu believed what he said.

Because even Yin Shixiu didn’t expect Ren Yixuan to assault Su Xiaomeng.

Yin Shixiu himself is a cunning person, so he’s very insightful about people’s minds.

He knew Ren Yixuan had resentment, and he knew he harbored hatred, but Ren Yixuan was well-educated and... he loved Su Xiaomeng very much.

You could tell from his actions in the business world; he was putting all his effort into leading his team to compete against the Yin Family for projects.

It’s probably just a way to vent his anger on the battlefield of business.

Ren Yixuan had anger, but he wasn’t someone who obsessed over trivial things; people who navigate the business world well don’t obsess over trivialities.

Yin Shixiu was concerned about Ren Yixuan because he and Su Xiaomeng had a long past where he couldn’t intervene, rather than fearing he would take Su Xiaomeng away one day.

Ren Yixuan is a smart person, and also someone who doesn’t tolerate sand in his eyes.

The fact that Su Xiaomeng married him and had children already confirmed that he couldn’t be with her again.

This could be deduced from the fact that when Xiaomeng was pregnant, he unhesitatingly had her abort the child.

Moreover, the many years of friendship between the Ren Family and the Su Family spoke volumes; even though the Ren Family parents didn’t say it, Yin Shixiu could sense they were earnestly hoping Xiaomeng could become their daughter-in-law.

But even if Xiao Meng didn’t end up with Ren Yixuan,

the Ren Family didn’t sever their ties, showing that the Ren Family parents valued their relationship deeply.

So if Ren Yixuan really were to hurt Su Xiaomeng, it would likely be verbally. When it comes to actual harm, Yin Shixiu thought it was impossible.

Thus, Yin Shixiu was left with only one hypothesis...

Su Xiaomeng had become addicted to drugs.

He took the blood and urine test results to the rehabilitation center’s director.

The director was a man of a similar age to Yin Shixiu; they had known each other since studying in London.

Describing Su Xiaomeng’s recent state to him, "Her mental state is extremely poor, as if she’s suppressing something. She has heavy dark circles, difficulty sleeping at night, even if she sleeps she has frequent nightmares, she has rapidly lost weight, and has tendencies for self-harm, with scratch marks all over her body."

At the time, the director listened to Yin Shixiu’s description, stared at the blood test results, somewhat puzzled...

"The component should be Ecstasy, but no one knows when she took the drug, and this test was done how long after taking it, so we can’t determine the dosage... thus we can’t ascertain if she’s just started or has been taking it for a while."

"But what I can’t understand is why someone addicted to drugs would voluntarily get tested."

The director looked at Yin Shixiu and asked.

This question was also something Yin Shixiu couldn’t understand.

"Also, I wanted to ask if your wife is still breastfeeding the children?"

At this point, Yin Shixiu realized that, indeed, she hadn’t been breastfeeding the children, so he shook his head, "Not just that, she doesn’t let me touch her either."

"She must be on drugs."

Yin Shixiu closed his eyes for a moment.

"I deduce that your wife is unlikely to take this stuff willingly; the fact that she got tested herself likely indicates that she became suspicious after realizing something was wrong."

Yin Shixiu understood this point.

It was absolutely impossible for Xiaomeng to voluntarily get involved with such things.

"But in these past few days, I’ve carefully searched the house. I personally pick her up from her classes; I haven’t found any of those substances and can’t figure out when she would have the time to use drugs."

"If someone is intent on hiding it... even if you want to find it, you might not be able to."

The director said, his frown still tightly knit... feeling that something wasn’t right, but unable to explain what exactly.

"Based on what you’ve told me, I can only deduce that she has indeed become addicted to drugs, and there’s a seventy to eighty percent chance that she’s already addicted..."

"But she is aware, she wants to reject these substances; otherwise, she wouldn’t have lost weight, have poor mental health, nor would she have the self-harming situation you mentioned."

"Shixiu, you need to be mentally prepared. Send her here as soon as possible. Once here, we can conduct a detailed diagnosis and start treatment early."

"...I just can’t understand, when something happens, why does she always keep it from me."

"What other reason could there be? She’s afraid you’ll look down on her, afraid that the Yin Family will look down on her."

"But can keeping it a secret solve it?!"

"Calm down, Shixiu."

"This fool... this foolish woman!"

He took a deep breath, then said, "After my mother’s birthday celebration tomorrow, I’ll bring her over, probably around seven or eight in the evening, and I’ll need you to work overtime."

"What are you talking about? Of course."

Before Yin Shixiu left, the man reminded him, "Don’t be too harsh; you’re angry, but she’s probably more fragile and helpless than anyone right now. The impact of drugs on a person is really unpredictable."

Su Xiaomeng walked out of the bedroom wearing a complete set of Dai clothing.

A pink narrow-sleeved short top and a tube skirt, with a fine silver belt around her waist, accentuating her well-proportioned but overly slim figure.

She looked at Yin Shixiu, "How does it look? Does it look weird? Maybe I should just forget it?"

She kept pulling up her collar, as if to cover the faint scratch marks.

Yin Shixiu, standing in front of her, adjusted her collar and said calmly, "Don’t scrub so hard when you bathe next time; you’re not bathing, you’re peeling."

Su Xiaomeng swallowed, then replied, "Oh."

"Just wear it like this. The old lady will like it, I guarantee."

Yin Shixiu’s words relieved Su Xiaomeng. She thought...

If only Mrs. Yin, whom she admired from the bottom of her heart, liked it, that would be good; this might be her first birthday gift for her, and probably the last one.

The ones that made Su Xiaomeng feel most guilty, apart from Shixiu and the children, were Yin Mom and Dad.

Since Mrs. Yin acknowledged her as a daughter-in-law, she treated her like a daughter.

She gave her profound lessons, along with warm and tender love.

But what she could repay her with... perhaps only disgrace.

It’s not hard to imagine what attitude that strong-minded old lady would have after knowing about her and Ren Yixuan...

The old lady who values family reputation and honor above all... how would she treat her.

The next morning, Su Xiaomeng dressed Shuangshuang and Huang Huang in two sets of beautiful clothes.

One in a soft denim jumpsuit, the other in a dress, with two hats, looking incredibly stylish.

Xiao Meng carried Prince Huang into the car, placing him in the baby seat, while Yin Shixiu carried Shuangshuang over, with a small suitcase in hand.

"What’s this?"

"It’s full of spare clothes for Shuangshuang and Huang Huang."

Su Xiaomeng was puzzled...

"Tonight, Shuangshuang and Huang Huang will stay with Mom and Dad; I’m taking you somewhere."

"Ah?"

"What? Afraid I’ll sell you off?"

Yin Shixiu chuckled softly.

Su Xiaomeng pursed her lips, "As if... you never told me about this... it’s so sudden."

"It’s a surprise for you. Don’t you always like the surprises I give you?"

Yin Shixiu leaned over and helped her fasten the seatbelt.

"Alright, let’s go."

Yin Shixiu started the car and drove towards the Yin Mansion.

Throughout the journey, Su Xiaomeng felt a bit anxious, a mix of anxiety and excitement...

"I haven’t danced in so long... I’m really afraid of making mistakes."

"You dance beautifully; today everyone at home will be in for a treat."

Su Xiaomeng lightly laughed and muttered, "I want to make Mom happy... Mom is already seventy... I hope she lives a long life."

"Spend more time with her, and she will live a long life."

Yin Shixiu said, but Su Xiaomeng said nothing, fearing... that more time with Mrs. Yin would shorten her life.

The car drove into the Yin Mansion just past ten o’clock.

Stopping at the main house entrance, Su Xiaomeng carried Huang Huang out of the car, while Yin Shixiu carried Shuangshuang.

The two went inside...

Seeing the people inside the house, Su Xiaomeng’s body turned cold.

Yin Shixiu raised an eyebrow; the living room was filled with laughter and seemed bustling.

Family is one thing, but what Yin Shixiu couldn’t understand was... why was the whole Rong Family here?

Did the old lady invite the Rong Family?

Rong Jing squinted his eyes and walked over to them, first greeting Su Xiaomeng, "Yo, Su, long time no see!"

"..." Su Xiaomeng’s body stiffened.

Rong Jing smirked, brushing past her to meet Yin Shixiu...

"Why are you here?"

Yin Shixiu asked.

Rong Jing slightly raised an eyebrow, "Brother Shixiu, what a strange thing to ask; which of Uncle Yin and Aunt Zhou’s birthdays have I not attended?"

The words weren’t wrong, but...

"I just didn’t expect Uncle Rong and Aunt Rong to come today."

Yin Shixiu said, then led Su Xiaomeng over to greet Rong Si and the elegant woman beside him, Qian Lan, introducing them, "Xiaomeng, these are Uncle Rong and Aunt Rong; the Rong Family and our family have been friends for a century. Uncle Rong, Aunt Rong, this is my wife, Su Xiaomeng."

Rong Si, now sixty, but with hair so gray that it made him look much older than he was.

But it also gave him more dignity.

His dark skin starkly contrasted with his gray hair, making him look like a little old man with a black face...

"Hello, Uncle Rong... Aunt Rong."

Su Xiaomeng called out, glancing at the two elders, feeling a sense of trepidation, especially with Rong Qiao standing beside them.

Her pair of venomous eyes fixed on her like a snake, ready to extend her neck and sink her venom into her skin.

"Xiaomeng, such a simple name, but to step into the Yin house, one must not be simple, right?"

Rong Si said.

Feeling guilty, Su Xiaomeng found Rong Si’s words to hold a deeper meaning.

She said nothing...

Yin Shixiu chuckled, "She’s shy, Uncle Rong, don’t tease her."

"Is that so?"

Rong Si laughed, his deep voice vibrating the air with his laughter.

Yin Shixiu didn’t continue chit-chatting with the two Rong elders; instead, he turned to his parents, who were sitting and drinking tea.