Chapter 654: Chapter 654: Idol Persona… Shattered
Tang Li walked out of the Lai Family home and stood by the road, checking the current issue of the “Capital Morning News” on her cellphone, because of the synchronization of digital and print editions, the content of today’s paper was already online.
She switched to the financial section, comparing it with the newspaper in her hand.
In the same position, the content of the news was completely different.
Tang Li walked next door, opened the mailbox, and found an uncollected copy of the “Capital Morning News,” which was missing the news about the investment of the Golden Sand Group.
It’s certain that Lai Shengxia usually doesn’t pay attention to newspapers and magazines.
To make her believe that the Winter Family was a financially powerful family was not easy; creating this customized version of the newspaper probably cost them a sleepless night.
Leaving the residential area, Tang Li called Yuan Qin.
She asked Yuan Qin if he knew any reputable private detectives.
Yuan Qin, with a military background, was aware that many detective agencies were run by ex-military or police, which was preferable to blindly searching online.
Yuan Qin didn’t respond immediately on the other end of the phone.
Worried her question might be troubling, Tang Li added, “It’s okay if you don’t, I was just asking.”
“There is one,” Yuan Qin paused before continuing, “but I need to make a call first to see if he’s available for business.”
“I’ll wait for your message.”
Ten minutes later, Tang Li received a call back from Yuan Qin.
The individual was willing to take her case.
“I’m free this morning, send me the address, and I will come over.”
Tang Li had already hailed a taxi by the roadside.
As she got into the car, Yuan Qin’s voice came through the phone: “No need to come here. I’ll send you his contact details, send him the relevant information, and let him check it out first. You can meet up for a detailed discussion later.”
Tang Li had no objections and quickly added him as a QQ friend.
Then, she sent a message directly.
Upon learning she wanted to inquire about someone, the reply came quickly: “Photo, full name, some personal details.”
There were photos of Ethan taken secretly by students on the school forum.
Tang Li copied and pasted them to the private detective, and also informed him of Ethan’s full name.
She didn’t hide the fact that Ethan claimed to be the son of a rich merchant from Las Vegas.
She suspected Ethan was connected to the chairman of Tianyi Group, Ouyang Qian, and her daughter, and asked the detective to look into this direction.
After explaining the situation, Tang Li asked, “Should I pay you a deposit?”
The detective replied almost instantly: “Let’s settle up once the investigation is complete.”
Even so, Tang Li still sent a red packet.
The system quickly displayed—
[Takeshita Warbler has received your red packet]
Takeshita Warbler, who received 188 yuan, replied: “…”
At around 2 pm, Tang Li left the school for Tan Palace.
This time she entered through a side door.
Tang Li didn’t specifically call Bai Yan; upon reaching Tan Palace, she dialed the landline number Aunt Min had given her before.
Less than five minutes later, a housekeeping staff member came out. Official source ıs noveⅼfire.net
After passing through security, Tang Li entered Tan Palace as a guest of Mrs. Song.
She followed the staff member upstairs and reached the door of the living room where cheerful instrumental music was coming from behind the slightly ajar door.
As she opened the door, the childish singing voice became clearer.
“The happy pond has planted, dreams become oceans, drums with big eyes and mouth, singing loudly… la la la… with you by the side, leap/frog… a happy little frog, l-l-l-l-leap/frog!”
Song Jingtian holding a microphone, turned with a jump.
Meeting Tang Li’s gaze, his apple-cheeked face instantly turned red, and his voice stopped abruptly.
Tang Li raised her hand, applauding three times: “Well sung.