Captain An stared at me for ten seconds, then opened the file bag. He took out several printed photos from inside, pointing at the man in them with his index finger, "Miss Shen, do you know him?"

Amidst the swirling smoke, I saw a short, chubby middle-aged man in a black Polo shirt in the photos, with a large flat top hairstyle, a leather bag under his armpit, a large gemstone gold ring on his middle finger, and a face full of the desire for alcohol, wealth, and lust.

I knew him. He was the Mr. Zhao mentioned by Xue Ze, who almost assaulted me in the hotel last Saturday.

"I don't know him," I shook my head.

Captain An frowned, "His name is Zhao Peng, the general manager of Juqi Antique Shop. He appears to be engaged in antique trading on the surface, but privately conducts underground lending business and is suspected of involvement in a cross-border online gambling case. According to our information, your husband Xue Ze borrowed from him several times, totaling about nine million. Do you know why Xue Ze borrowed so much money? Is he gambling?"

"I'm not sure," my throat went dry, my heart pounding.

Captain An sneered, "Zhao Peng has been in frequent contact with your husband this month, but the communication stopped last Saturday. We asked the employees of the antique shop, they said they hadn't seen the manager for a week. But the manager used to leave the country without notice, so they didn't think much of it. And I also learned something interesting, Zhao Peng has more than once boasted in front of his employees that if Xue Ze doesn't repay the money, he can use his beautiful wife Shen Baihe as collateral. Miss Shen, you really haven't seen Zhao Peng? Now both Xue Ze and Zhao Peng are missing, no one has seen them alive or dead, and you have no idea at all?"

I trembled, cigarette ash falling on my skirt, "I rarely inquire about Xue Ze's affairs, as you know, I, I participated in a talent show this year, very busy."

Captain An handed me a tissue to wipe my hands. He didn't press further, pulling out another photo from the file bag.

The photo showed a very beautiful young woman, with big wavy curls, a well-proportioned figure, dressed in a tube top and tight leather pants. She looked like a gorgeous black rose, but her eyes revealed a bold and rebellious spirit.

As soon as I saw this woman, my breathing quickened, and my heart seemed to stop beating.

I knew crying here was very irrational, but I couldn't control myself.

Tears fell on the back of my hand, and I trembled all over.

Captain An observed my expression, "Seeing Miss Shen like this, you should know the woman in the photo. Her name is Luo Yin, currently a student at the Art Academy, her father is a well-known entrepreneur. Four years ago, your husband had just graduated from the sports school, joined the attached high school as a sports teacher, and had a relationship with Luo Yin, a senior high school student. He was fired by the school just two months into the job. Since then, Xue Ze has been working as a fitness coach, and Chairman Luo even warned Xue Ze that if he dared to provoke Luo Yin again, he would ruin him. According to the information provided by your mother-in-law, Mrs. Cai, your husband and Luo Yin have actually been secretly involved."

Captain An added some water to my cup, "Forgive me for being blunt, Miss Shen, do you know your husband has a mistress?"

I suddenly lost control of my emotions and shouted, "Mistress? That term is too polite, he not only has a mistress, but also a second, third, fourth, and fifth!"

Captain An pressed on, "From what I understand, two years ago, you had a car accident and miscarried. While on the operating table needing your signature, you called your husband but his phone was off, and your mother-in-law said... he was on vacation with Luo Yin. Miss Shen, do you deeply resent Xue Ze and Luo Yin?"

I felt a hitch in my breath, "What do you mean by that? What are you implying?"

Captain An leaned closer to me, his gaze sharp, "We tried calling Luo Yin, but her phone has been off. We went to her house and her maid said she disappeared last Saturday. Miss Shen, isn't it a strange coincidence? Xue Ze, Zhao Peng, and even Luo Yin, all have some connection to you, why did they all go silent last Saturday? Or let me ask, are they all still alive?"