Jiang Tao splurged a bit on lunch today.
He ordered a chicken mushroom stew and a pork stew with vermicelli.
And paired it with two servings of rice.
The level of this lunch instantly rose several times above the usual.
The meal cost 58 yuan, and his stomach was about to burst.
After eating and drinking to his fill, while picking his teeth with a toothpick, Jiang Tao transferred 30,000 yuan to Xu Li on his phone.
The extra 10,000 was a reward for Xu Li flattering him non-stop and praising him for being handsome.
Xu Li usually doesn't even buy cosmetics, and rarely shops online.
When given money, she's reluctant to spend it and saves it all up.
After having some drinks at lunch today, Jiang Tao decided not to look for work.
After eating, he went straight home for a nap.
He ended up sleeping until after 3 PM.
After waking up, Jiang Tao went downstairs to Yu Dongdong Supermarket to buy some convenient food like milk and bread.
After shopping, he took a few buses and went to Jishuitan Hospital.
The hospital's visiting hours are from 4 PM to 6 PM.
Non-family friends like Jiang Tao can only visit during this time.
Both Wang Lianming and He Fang felt a deep warmth and gratitude towards Jiang Tao when they saw him.
Thanks to Jiang Tao's reminder, He Fang was able to catch her illness early this time.
Their relationship was already good, and this incident made it even stronger.
Jiang Tao stayed at the hospital until the visiting hours ended at 6 PM before leaving.
Back home, he had a video call with his wife Xu Li and daughter for over an hour.
Today, Xu Li took Jiang Tao's mom, her own mom, and her younger sister Xu Sha for a comprehensive check-up at the county hospital.
It cost 1,500 per person, totaling 6,000, which Xu Li is still heartbroken about.
This was her largest expenditure this year.
After the video call, it was barely around 9 PM.
Jiang Tao, all alone in Beijing, had no companions around, and being older, he was too lazy to go out partying.
After washing up, he went straight to bed to listen to a novel to pass the time.
Immersed in the world of the novel, time flew by.
He felt like he hadn't listened to many chapters when it became midnight.
Jiang Tao turned off his phone and eagerly opened the Daily Intelligence System to check today's intel.
[Today's Intel]: Yesterday, when chatting with Xu Li, you talked about your sister-in-law Xu Sha and obtained related intel—
Xu Sha is currently singing at Ping County's Pure Song Party KTV with a few classmates.
Two male classmates are plotting to get her drunk and take her to a hotel.
...
"Damn!"
Upon seeing the freshly updated intel, Jiang Tao was furious and couldn't help but curse!
Without thinking much, Jiang Tao quickly found Xu Sha's number and dialed it!
Ring ring, ring ring——
The call went unanswered for quite a while.
Jiang Tao clenched his fist so tightly it cracked, wanting nothing more than to grab a weapon and rush to the KTV where Xu Sha was!
Just as Jiang Tao was about to hang up and call 110 to report it to the police, the call finally connected.
"Xu Sha, where are you! Why aren't you home this late at night!"
As soon as the call connected, Jiang Tao couldn't help but vent his anger on Xu Sha.
Although this sister-in-law usually ignores her poor brother-in-law,
when something happens, Jiang Tao, as her brother-in-law, couldn't just stand idly by.
After all, she is Xu Li's younger sister.
If it weren't for the Intelligence System's reminder, Jiang Tao wouldn't have known about this.
What might Xu Sha encounter tonight?
She's only 21 this year, just started her junior year in college, and has a long way to go. If...
"Huh? What are you talking about, Jiang? I'm at home, already asleep."
On the other end, Xu Sha's voice was stammered, anyone could tell she was lying!
Jiang Tao said irritably, "Stop talking nonsense! Now, immediately, go home! Or I'll tell your sister and see how she deals with you!"
"Hey! Jiang, it's the middle of the night, what's up with you! What did I ever do to you!"
On the other end, Xu Sha's voice also turned a bit impatient.
"Just tell me if you're going home or not, no need for any nonsense. If I can't persuade you, I'll let your sister do it."
"Jiang, if you dare snitch to my sister, see if I'll ever bother with you again!"
Xu Sha is not afraid of her parents but is afraid of her sister Xu Li's temper.
Jiang Tao pulling out his wife Xu Li's card was indeed effective.
"You're at Pure Song Party, right? With two male classmates!"
"Huh? Jiang, how do you know! Are you spying on me?"
"..."
Jiang Tao was speechless upon hearing Xu Sha's words.
It's no wonder Xu Sha suspected Jiang Tao of spying on her.
The info Jiang Tao had was too detailed and complete!
Jiang Tao thought for a moment and said, "Spying on you? Am I that free?
It's a buddy of mine who called to say he saw you all.
He also said the two male classmates were plotting in the bathroom how to get you and another female classmate drunk.
Those two guys are bad seeds, don't hang out with them! That's advice from your brother-in-law!"
Buzz buzz...
The line went dead.
After Jiang Tao finished speaking, he hung up.
"What? Tian Feng and the others..."
Upon hearing Jiang Tao's words, Xu Sha thought back to Tian Feng and Huang Hao's earlier attempts to get her and her friend to drink, and it indeed seemed very suspicious!
Xu Sha hesitated for half a minute, but eventually turned and left the KTV.
...
In room 108 of Pure Song Party KTV.
Two spirited young men wearing short-sleeved shirts were smoking and laughing while drinking.
On the adjacent sofa,
a chubby girl with a face full of youthful beauties was holding a microphone and singing.
The girl gazed emotionally at one of the boys with dyed blonde hair, singing David Tao's "Just Love You" in a hoarse voice.
"Just love you, loving you, not giving up, not leaving despite the wind and rain."
"Just love you, loving you, give all the happiness in your hands~"
"Just love you, loving you, I'm willing~"
"Just love you, loving you~ want us to be together!"
"..."
"Hey, Wang Xiaohong, where's Xu Sha? Why hasn't she come back yet?"
Tian Feng, enduring Wang Xiaohong's sentimental gaze, asked about Xu Sha's whereabouts.
He mainly invited Xu Sha out today, Wang Xiaohong was just an extra.
"Oh Brother Feng, why do I suddenly feel a bit dizzy? It's all your fault for making me drink..."
Just now, Wang Xiaohong was singing with enthusiasm when she suddenly held her forehead and fell straight onto Tian Feng.
"Hey! Wang Xiaohong, get off me! If Xu Sha sees this, I couldn't clear my name even if I jumped into the Yellow River!"
Tian Feng, annoyed by Wang Xiaohong, felt chilly all over.
At that time, he was trying to get Xu Sha to drink.
But then, Wang Xiaohong, eager to help, drank for Xu Sha and now clung to him!
Ring ring, ring ring——
Wang Xiaohong's phone rang on the coffee table, and Tian Feng, with quick eyes, saw it was Xu Sha's call and quickly swiped to answer.
"Hey Xu Sha..."
"What? You went home?"
Hearing Xu Sha's voice from the phone, Tian Feng was dumbfounded, shocked as if struck by lightning.
Wang Xiaohong clearly heard the conversation between Xu Sha and Tian Feng, a hint of glee rising in her heart!
Sasha is indeed her good friend!
Creating chances for herself and her crush!
Wang Xiaohong quickly seized the opportunity, saying:
"Brother Feng, my head's really dizzy, let's find somewhere quiet to rest for a while."
"Go home and find your mom! I'm leaving! Buzzkill!"
Tian Feng brushed off Wang Xiaohong impatiently and walked out without looking back.