Faced with Chen Bin’s sudden response, Huang Ming appeared quite startled.
"Because Xie Shan is not a decent person. I’m worried that Xie Chujing might eventually turn into someone like him."
Huang Ming felt even more confused immediately. "What exactly is going on?"
"I went to Qingshi Mountain this afternoon and happened to discover Xie Shan’s car parked there, messing around with another woman."
"Tch, you scared me. I thought it was something major."
Huang Ming waved dismissively, unconcerned. "Men will be men. When they’re tired of the meals at home, it’s natural to try something fresh outside. Besides, you’ve been with Chujing for so long—does she strike you as the type who’d act recklessly?"
Fixing Huang Ming with a penetrating look, Chen Bin continued in a solemn tone.
"Xie Shan conducting his affairs in the mountains is one thing, but he later drove the car to your house. And the woman who got out of the car was none other than your foster mother."
As soon as these words fell, the smile on Huang Ming’s face froze instantly.
He never would have imagined that he’d find himself in the very scandal he was hearing about!
Given his somewhat special status, nobody at Xu Huwen’s workplace would dare cross her.
If she really had something going on with Xie Shan, it wasn’t entirely impossible.
Watching Huang Ming’s expression grow increasingly grim, Chen Bin continued seriously.
"Honestly, I could have pretended not to know anything. But considering how kindly you treat Xie Shan and his family, for him to engage in such a despicable act—it would feel wrong not to tell you. I’d lose my conscience over it."
After a moment’s contemplation, Huang Ming could easily deduce that Chen Bin had no reason to fabricate a story for him.
If it were a lie, it would easily be exposed.
Yet the thought of his wife of many years betraying him sent the flames of anger surging in Huang Ming’s heart.
"Are you sure you didn’t see it wrong?"
"No, I saw it crystal clear. It was the two of them, and they’re still at your house now!"
Unable to suppress the rage boiling inside him, Huang Ming immediately stood up and stormed out the door.
Chen Bin naturally followed closely behind.
When Huang Ming drove back to the parking lot of his residential complex and saw Xie Shan’s car, he didn’t say a word. Instead, he casually picked up a brick from the ground.
Spotting this, Chen Bin rushed to stop him.
Huang Ming, his eyes bloodshot, shoved Chen Bin aside before heading upstairs.
At the apartment door, just as he was about to unlock it, he heard familiar moans coming from inside.
This made him, as the County Magistrate, tremble slightly, his hands shaky enough that he couldn’t properly insert the key into the lock.
Chen Bin quickly stepped forward, took the key, and helped him unlock the door.
Once the door opened, the sight of Xie Shan and Xu Huwen stark naked met their eyes.
The two were so engaged on the sofa they hadn’t even heard the door being opened.
It wasn’t until Huang Ming smashed a brick onto Xie Shan’s head that Xu Huwen snapped out of it.
Blood flowed freely as she let out a frightened scream, and chaos erupted on the spot.
Chen Bin swiftly called for an ambulance and also notified Xie Chujing.
After the ambulance took Xie Shan to the hospital, tests revealed that he had suffered only a minor concussion—not a serious injury.
When Xie Chujing and her mother learned about what had just transpired, both were left utterly dumbfounded.
As Xie Chujing stood nearby quietly sobbing, Chen Bin’s face turned resolutely serious as he spoke.
"Chujing, let’s break up."
Xie Chujing’s tear-stained eyes turned crimson as she stared at Chen Bin in bewilderment, even suspecting her ears might be deceiving her.
Chen Bin responded coldly, "I don’t want to associate myself with a man like him as a father-in-law. It’s best that we part ways."
Before Xie Chujing could finish her sentence, she was directly cut off by Chen Bin.
"I know what you want to say, but at the end of the day, you’re his daughter. As the secretary to the County Committee, marrying you would bring nothing but disgrace to me. I love you, but we’re star-crossed. It’s best we go our separate ways."
With those words, Chen Bin turned and walked away.
Watching his retreating figure, Xie Chujing wept even harder.
Collapsing into her mother’s arms, she nearly fainted.
Ever since giving her virginity to Chen Bin, she was determined to bear his children and become a devoted wife and mother. She never imagined her happy plans for the future would be destroyed by Xie Shan!
At this moment, Xie Shan, clutching his aching head, spoke in a pained voice.
"Chujing, Daddy messed up. I..."
"Shut up! I hate you the most!"
With a furious shout, Xie Chujing stormed out, slamming the door behind her.
Xie Shan sighed faintly, forced to turn his gaze to his wife.
Before Xie Shan could say a word, he was struck by a sharp slap across the face.
His already throbbing head now felt even more painful.
Overwhelmed with anxiety, he fainted on the spot.
The next day, the affair between Xie Shan and Xu Huwen spread swiftly across Qingshi County.
Everyone from the County Committee to the County Government was secretly discussing the matter.
In Wang Jun’s office, he looked toward Xu Ruoxuan and Chen Bin.
"Do you two think this news is true or false?"
Xu Ruoxuan, unfamiliar with the situation, also turned to Chen Bin.
Chen Bin smiled as he replied, "Of course it’s true. I was there myself."
Upon hearing this, both Xu Ruoxuan and Wang Jun looked shocked.
Chen Bin then recounted the whole story.
Xu Ruoxuan chuckled with a sigh. "I don’t even know what to say to you. You’re just bad through and through."
Wang Jun, however, shook his head.
"The affair between Xie Shan and Xu Huwen was disgraceful to begin with. Chen Bin’s discovery and whistleblowing show great courage and justice. Plus, his relationship with Xie Chujing was just fleeting entertainment. Pulling out in time was the right move!"
Nodding, Xu Ruoxuan added, "Huang Ming really is quite pitiful—his right-hand man and his wife tangled up together. Honestly, who could stomach that?"
Chen Bin waved dismissively. "Huang Ming may have suffered in his personal life, but he’s gained significantly from this. The coal mine situation, for instance—he’ll now see greater benefits out of it."
The situation unfolded just as Chen Bin predicted. In his office, Huang Ming was indeed discussing the matter with Zhou Jiajun.
"Jiajun, for now, you’ll temporarily take over for Xie Shan, handling the coal mine operations."
Ever since the events of last night, Zhou Jiajun had been on edge, terrified that Xu Huwen might reveal their connection.
Now, hearing Huang Ming’s decision, he secretly let out a sigh of relief.
As long as the scandal didn’t blow up, everything would be fine.
In the days that followed, it seemed as if nothing had changed—everyone continued their work as usual.
Yet, those with a keen eye could sense the undercurrents still churning beneath the surface.
At any moment, something more catastrophic could erupt.
What Huang Ming didn’t realize was that his wife’s betrayal paled in comparison to the suffering he’d face next!