"Don't worry, darling. I won't keep you waiting for too long."
"I hope you won't disappoint me."
...
Li Man continued listening to the next recording.
"Darling, happy birthday!"
"Thank you, hubby! Such beautiful flowers. Love you, mwah!" Then she heard a "click" sound.
"I've made a reservation at the Freelife Western Restaurant. After we finish dinner, I'll take you shopping. Whatever you want to buy today, I'll fulfill your wishes."
"Really? I love you so much!" Saner exclaimed with joy, followed by the sound of a kiss, "mwah."
"Husband, I've realized that I can't live without you. I slept so peacefully last night because you were by my side. Husband, I really wish to wake up every day and see you."
"Darling, I also wish to wake up every day and see you. But don't worry, I promise I won't make you wait too long for that kind of day."
Upon hearing this, Li Man's heart had already gone numb. It wasn't that her heart didn't ache anymore, but rather the pain had endured for too long, leaving her numb.
Before they got married, Huang De Han used to give her gifts on her birthday. But after they got married, he never gave her any gifts again.
Even worse, he couldn't even remember her birthday. Every time, Li Man had to call and remind him to come home and have a meal with her.
But sometimes, Huang De Han couldn't even fulfill such a simple request.
When a man no longer loves you, he won't put any effort into you. Unfortunately, Li Man realized this too late.
After dinner, Saner planned where to go shopping.
"Husband, let's go to the International Shopping Center. I want to buy the latest LV bag and an Armani watch."
"Okay, okay, I'll fulfill all your wishes!"
"Yay! Thank you, hubby! Love you!" Saner exclaimed, followed by another "click" sound of a kiss.
From the recording and the dashcam video she had just seen, Li Man knew that after they finished shopping, they went to the mountaintop.
Saner was thrilled to have bought what she wanted and chattered all the way.
She planned where to go next, which city to visit and take pictures.
After a while, the car stopped.
Then she heard rustling sounds, followed by those indescribable sounds.
Those sounds, like scenes from a cherry blossom action movie, kept playing on the recording, unbearable to listen to.
Li Man listened to it expressionlessly, her heart already dead beyond measure.
After listening to the recording, Li Man sat motionless in the car, like a statue.
These recordings could prove that Huang De Han was having an affair. But relying solely on these recordings wouldn't be enough to make him leave without a trace. Moreover, Huang De Han had already transferred the properties and most of the savings.
If she divorced him, Li Man would only get a small amount of money from his account.
Li Man couldn't accept this!
She wanted to get the house back and all the things that belonged to her.
...
The next morning, Li Man received a call from the police station, asking her to come over because her forensic test results were ready.
Li Man didn't sleep at all last night. She took a shower and changed into a new outfit before driving to the police station.
The bruises from yesterday's beating were all over her face. After a night's rest, they didn't look any better; in fact, they seemed even more swollen and discolored. It was a scary sight, like a palette of greens and purples.
Li Man didn't bother covering them up with foundation; she went to the police station as she was.