Shen Qingqing said in a light voice, "Don't worry, I won't reveal that you told me."
Aunt Xu's voice was bitter, "Why are you forcing me?"
"Auntie, you should know that I lost my child," Shen Qingqing's voice was very calm. "I am a mother, and I must find him."
Aunt Xu fell silent.
After a moment, a sigh came from the other end of the phone.
"Actually, there's something I didn't tell the police, but I'm not sure if it's related to what you want to know..."
"Go on."
Shen Qingqing's intuition told her it would be useful.
Aunt Xu said, "I did see that person at the time, but I didn't see his face clearly. I only saw half of his face in the young master's car, and before this person appeared, the master and the young master had an argument."
"What did they argue about?"
"It seemed to be about an illegitimate child, family property, something like that. I happened to pass by and only heard a few sentences. I didn't dare to listen more, so I hurried away."
Shen Qingqing thoughtfully said, "Do you know where the young master went?"
"I don't know that, but I know he has a lover named Li Xia, who seems to be a model. He often stays at his lover's place. The young master hasn't been home for a week, and he's very likely to be there."
"Thank you for your trouble. I won't tell anyone about today's events."
"Thank you."
After hanging up, Shen Qingqing told Fu Jingshu about the news. It was difficult to investigate with just a name, but with a profession and a connection to Sima Yucheng, it would be much easier.
"I'll leave it to you. I want her information within two hours."
Fu Jingshu grunted in response.
Less than two hours later, he took Shen Qingqing out.
Shen Qingqing was very puzzled, "Where are we going?"
"To meet someone."
Shen Qingqing had a premonition and guessed, "Could it be that we're going to see Li Xia?"
Fu Jingshu nodded, "Yes."
Shen Qingqing praised, "Your efficiency is really fast."
The car drove for less than fifteen minutes and arrived at a coffee shop. Before even entering, they saw a woman with heavy makeup and a very seductive figure sitting on a chair, holding a mirror and lipstick in her left hand, applying it to her lips.
Shen Qingqing frowned as she watched and walked over to tap the table, "You are Li Xia, right?"
Li Xia raised her eyebrows and looked at her, "I am."
Then she turned and saw Fu Jingshu, her expression immediately changed. The coolness was gone, replaced by a hint of eagerness.
"Master Fu, why did you ask me here?"
Shen Qingqing pulled him to sit beside her, leaning on his shoulder, her posture revealing her confidence.
"Miss Li Xia, I have something I want to ask you."
"Did you ask me here?" Li Xia glanced at her sideways.
"Yes."
Li Xia immediately became cold, "Oh, if you have something to say, ask. I have other things to do and need to leave soon, I don't have time to waste here."
Saying that, she started to apply lipstick again.
Shen Qingqing's mouth twitched, "Your lips are already red enough, no need to apply more. Anyone who sees you might think you just drank a mouthful of blood."
Li Xia was displeased, "What are you talking about?"
How could someone be so arrogant? She was clearly the one asking for a favor, yet she dared to act like this!
She put down her lipstick and small mirror, glaring at Shen Qingqing.
"Either you apologize to me, or I'm leaving right now!"
She was even threatening now.
Shen Qingqing gave a cold smile, "Li Xia, you'd better cooperate and don't try to show off with me."
"I am showing off, what of it!" Li Xia said arrogantly, slapping the table.
The commotion attracted a lot of attention, but she didn't care. She was in the modeling industry and didn't need to worry about collapsing her public image like those in the entertainment circle. Moreover, she had a fiery temper to begin with.
"If you apologize to me now, I'll tell you what I know. Otherwise, we have nothing to discuss!"
"You can look at this first."
Shen Qingqing took out her phone, which displayed a picture of a child.
Li Xia's expression changed, and a hint of fear appeared, "How did you find this picture?"
"A popular model, who had a child long ago, kept it a secret from everyone, and even cultivated an image of a sexy temptress, but in reality, she's simple and straightforward... If this were to be exposed, what do you think would happen to you?"
Li Xia's face contorted, "You dare!"
Shen Qingqing raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Try me."
Li Xia stared fiercely at her, then glanced at Fu Jingshu. He had remained silent, but he was Shen Qingqing's strongest support. She knew that even if Shen Qingqing did nothing, Fu Jingshu was capable of ruining her reputation.
Her body softened, and she slumped into the chair. Her face was pale, and even her extremely red lips couldn't hide her listlessness. "What do you want to know, I'll tell you everything, but you can't reveal this information."
Shen Qingqing propped her chin with one hand, looking at the child in the photo on the table, "Do you still have the right to negotiate with me?"
Li Xia bit her lip, "Then what do you want?!"
She was already on the verge of a breakdown.
Shen Qingqing remained unmoved, saying calmly, "Just answer what I ask."
"...Fine."
Li Xia gritted her teeth, her face turning green.
Shen Qingqing slowly said, "Is Sima Yucheng living with you now?"
"Yes."
"Why isn't he going home?"
"How would I know why he's not going home? I'm just his kept lover, not his wife. If he doesn't want to go home, there's nothing I can do about it," Li Xia said with a sneer.
"Lying."
Li Xia's expression changed slightly, "I'm not!"
Shen Qingqing said calmly, "You are close to him, and you dare not intervene, but you must know his affairs."
Li Xia said fiercely, "You know everything, why are you asking me?"
Seeing her flustered demeanor, Shen Qingqing remained exceptionally calm, her tone gentle and slow, yet filled with threat, "You'd better tell the truth. I don't have time to waste with you."
Li Xia was almost driven to death, but she couldn't do anything to her. "Yes, he's living at my place now because his company is having some problems. I don't know the specifics or when it started, and I don't dare to ask. I only know he's been very irritable lately. He's been constantly calling people for help, so I think the trouble must be quite significant."
Shen Qingqing nodded and said, "Then you can go back now."
"You're letting me go just like that?"
"Do you expect to stay for dinner?" Shen Qingqing raised her eyebrows, her expression quite unbelievable.
Li Xia was so angry she almost died. This woman's mouth was truly venomous. "You haven't agreed to my terms yet!"
Shen Qingqing glanced at the photo and suddenly understood, "This? Don't worry, as long as you listen to me, I won't tell anyone."
"What do you mean by 'listen to you'?" Li Xia asked warily.
"Of course, it means listening to my words," Shen Qingqing smiled mysteriously.
Li Xia had a bad premonition.
On the way back, she wished she could tear Shen Qingqing to pieces. This hateful woman actually wanted her to be her informant and monitor Sima Yucheng!
But she couldn't refuse. She absolutely could not let Sima Yucheng know about her child. That man would show no mercy!
However, when she got home, she found it empty.