Under the Mattress

Under the Mattress

Author: Catherine

Chapter 10: Winning and Losing
Author: Catherine
Oct 26, 2025
Su Xiaohui spent the entire night in her office. Throughout the night, Zhou Sen had called her several times and sent a flood of messages: “Honey, how are things going? Is everything okay?” “Still not done yet?” “It’s almost midnight, you’re not coming home?” “I have work tomorrow, so I won’t wait up. Take care of yourself, honey. I love you!” “…” Reading through the messages, one after another, Su Xiaohui felt a sharp pang in her chest. She truly couldn’t believe a husband like him would cheat. But what was really going on between him and Zhang Qiu? Why would they lie to her together? Su Xiaohui’s head was spinning. For the next two days, Su Xiaohui didn't go home. She called Zhou Sen at one point, telling him a colleague had a family emergency and she needed to cover their shifts, so she couldn't come back for a couple of days. Zhou Sen was naturally concerned, his voice filled with sympathy, and he even offered to come keep her company. Su Xiaohui, of course, quickly refused, just telling him to take good care of their daughter. She didn't know how she could face her husband, afraid she'd lose control and confront him outright. For two days, Su Xiaohui had been staying in a hotel, waiting for word from Wen Zhao. When Wen Zhao called, she was in her hotel room. He simply said he'd be there soon and hung up. After the call, a wave of anxiety washed over Su Xiaohui. The moment she heard the knock on the door, her heart skipped a beat. It took her a long moment to finally open the door. Looking at Wen Zhao standing in the doorway, she asked, her throat tight, “What did you find?” “Let’s talk inside. I need to eat first.” Wen Zhao said, brushing past her with a bag of takeout. He didn't speak, just sat down and started eating. Su Xiaohui hadn't eaten either. In fact, she’d barely touched any food for the past two days. She had no appetite at all. Now, watching Wen Zhao eat, one part of her wanted to scream at him to just spit it out, while another part wished he would never speak again. She was trapped in a whirlwind of contradiction. Just as she was twisting her hands into knots, Wen Zhao finally spoke. “You’re a doctor. A surgeon. You injure those hands, you can’t hold a scalpel, can you?” Su Xiaohui shot him a sharp glare. “Cut the crap. You said you’d have an answer for me today.” “So? Where is it?” Wen Zhao watched her for a moment, then leaned back in his chair, a flicker of annoyance in his voice. “You win.” For two days, he’d had someone check Zhou Sen’s call logs and hotel records, and even tailed him to and from work, but found absolutely nothing. Su Xiaohui froze, then a wave of pure elation washed over her. “I won? So you’re saying… my husband and my best friend… there’s nothing going on between them?” In that instant, the heavy weight on her chest vanished. She knew it. She just knew her best friend and her husband would never do something like that. Wen Zhao couldn’t stand the sight of her, looking so happy she was on the verge of tears. He found it irritating. He ground his back teeth and muttered, “Don’t celebrate too soon. It could just mean they’re good at hiding it, and I haven’t found anything *yet*.” Su Xiaohui’s expression turned cold. “Are you such a sore loser? Is it that hard to admit you were wrong?” Wen Zhao’s face darkened, and a cold smile touched his lips. “Forgive me for being blunt, but your husband is too perfect to be real.” It was true. Over the past two days, he'd also had people inquire about Zhou Sen’s reputation at the university. Everyone, from teachers to students, sang his praises. Honestly, as a man himself, he knew the darker side of human nature all too well. He simply didn’t believe anyone could be that perfect. Wen Zhao’s words only deepened Su Xiaohui’s resentment. She felt more and more that hiring him had been a terrible mistake. “I won the bet. I don’t owe you anything. You can go.” At her dismissal, Wen Zhao’s brow furrowed. “Aren’t you going to investigate where that money came from?” “Don’t bother. I’ll figure it out myself,” Su Xiaohui said. She couldn't believe she'd been so foolish. To doubt her own husband and her best friend, and instead put her faith in a complete stranger.

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