Chapter 40: Irrefutable Proof of Infidelity

Tang Xi opened the file sent by Zhou Jingchuan. After reading it, an boundless chill rose from the soles of her feet, making her almost unable to stand steady.

Gu Wennuan had gone to Hong Kong five years ago. Upon arriving in the city, she had moved into a small villa to focus on her pregnancy. Throughout those five years, Gu Yu had been a constant presence in her life. During the first six months, his visits were frequent. Later, as he began dating Tang Xi, the frequency gradually tapered off; at that time, his heart and soul were entirely devoted to her, his girlfriend.

When Gu Wennuan gave birth, Gu Yu was there for the entire process. There were even photos taken from security cameras showing his face clearly, capturing him cradling the newborn with eyes full of paternal love. It was only after their grand wedding that his trips to Hong Kong became rare. His focus had shifted away from the city, leaning more and more toward his new wife. While his love and care for Tang Xi made him grow cold toward the mother and daughter in Hong Kong, he never completely severed ties with them. He continued to travel there, ensuring they lived a life of material abundance.

None of the photos showed any intimate physical contact between Gu Yu and Gu Wennuan. Although he never stopped supporting them, he seemed to deliberately maintain a distance. His gaze only turned warm when he looked at the child; toward Gu Wennuan, his attitude remained indifferent.

The presence of love in a person's eyes is unmistakable. Over the past five years, the way Gu Yu looked at Tang Xi made it seem as though she were his entire world. Perhaps he had not been physically unfaithful with Gu Wennuan, but he had deceived her for five whole years. She was no saint; she could never accept that her husband had been keeping a mistress in another city behind her back. She had trusted him so implicitly, never harboring a single shred of doubt despite his web of lies. Confronted with this evidence, she felt a sense of rage and humiliation, the suffocating weight of betrayal leaving her breathless.

Tang Xi saved the files and called the lawyer she had contacted the day before. It rang for a long time before being picked up. The voice on the other end sounded panicked. "Mrs. Gu, I cannot take your case. I am so sorry, please do not call again." The person hung up in a hurry.

Tang Xi was baffled at first, but the cause soon became clear. Gu Yu knew that unless he agreed, Tang Xi would have no choice but to file for a contested divorce. A contested divorce required a lawyer, and he had the power to ensure she could not find a single attorney willing to represent her.

Returning to the ward, Tang Qiushuang was chatting with Tang Jili. Something was said that made Tang Jili laugh heartily, a radiance appearing on his aging face.

Tang Xi felt a sudden spark of inspiration and a bold idea crossed her mind. However, with her own affairs still unresolved, she pushed the thought aside.

After Tang Jili was discharged, Tang Xi received a call. The caller identified himself and offered to represent her in court. After they exchanged WeChat contacts, Tang Xi quickly looked him up online. Li Yixuan was a star attorney and a managing partner at Zhongxuan Law Firm in the capital. She didn't recall ever calling his firm; how did they get her information?

Just as Tang Xi was confused and even suspected the caller might be a scammer, he sent a message explaining that they had heard from a colleague that Tang Xi was willing to pay a high fee, which was why they were interested in the case. Knowing nothing about the legal world, Tang Xi did not suspect anything. She could not have known that the Zhongxuan Law Firm was notoriously difficult to hire and was known for upholding justice; if the boss was in the right mood, they would sometimes even take cases for free.

Tang Xi signed the contract with Attorney Li shortly after and sent him the investigative file.

"I have reviewed the contents of the file," he said, "but to prove the husband is at fault, we will need more conclusive evidence—such as a DNA test for the child and ironclad proof of his infidelity during the marriage."