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Deadly Game Behind the Lipstick
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A lipstick, a stroke of blood color, unveiled the beginning of betrayal. Deep love turned into a sharp blade, and the closest sister transformed into a Schemer. The truth is colder than death and more tempting than love.
After receiving an affirmative answer from my good sister Wang Naixin, I rushed over and carefully examined the lipstick.
Wang Naixin concluded, "It's not cheap."
I nodded, "Of course, I've never bought anything cheap."
Wang Naixin looked at me with disappointment, "Haven't you thought about what if this is evidence of your husband's infidelity?"
I played with the lipstick; the casing looked just like the ones sold at counters, but upon closer inspection, there were some differences.
"You’re overthinking it. Besides, even if I asked him, he would lie to me."
Wang Naixin was quite dissatisfied with my reliance on her: "If you ask directly, your husband definitely won't tell you the truth."
I fell silent.
Wang Naixin was my college classmate, and my husband was too.
However, my husband was in the drama club, and so was Wang Naixin.
I started dating my husband in our sophomore year, and Wang Naixin joined our drama club in our junior year.
Before we graduated from college, three major events happened among the three of us.
One was when my husband proposed to me.
The other was when Wang Naixin's infatuated junior brother tied her up and locked her in the props room of the drama club.
At that time, I was completely bewildered, not knowing how suddenly the guy I had a crush on became my boyfriend and then proposed to me.
I pulled Wang Naixin and asked her if I should agree.
Wang Naixin told me that she had a crush on the male god for a long time, but she didn't make a move because of my presence.
"Since you're asking this, it means you don't love him. If you don't love him, why not give me a chance?"
"After all, I like him quite a bit too."
I wanted to argue back, but I couldn't find the words.
Wang Naixin was right.
At that time, I really didn't like him much; I just thought having a boyfriend would be nice.
So I agreed to the proposal.
After graduation, my husband started his own business while I stayed at home full-time, and Wang Naixin became the pillar of the club.
"Who do you think this lipstick belongs to?"
Wang Naixin asked me.
I shook my head, "I don't know."
Wang Naixin asked me, "Has your husband been acting strangely lately?"
I shook my head again, "No."
Wang Naixin looked at me with disappointment, "Can't you be more aware?"
I shrugged and said, "Every day, besides doing beauty treatments, I’m working out and dealing with clients. When would I have the time?"
Wang Naixin sighed, "Well, with you like this, I don't even know what to say."
Wang Naixin asked me, "Should we look it up?"
I nodded, "Yes, let's check."
Wang Naixin told me not to rush and went to get her computer.
Her computer was very professional; she carried it with her all the time.
She opened the computer, logged into a software with her account, and then typed in the word "lipstick."
Soon, many images and information about lipsticks appeared on the screen.
As she searched, Wang Naixin explained to me, "This brand usually has designer collaboration editions. Let's first check who designed this lipstick."
I nodded.
Before long, Wang Naixin found out who the designer of this lipstick was.
She told me, "This designer is a rising star in the domestic scene who has only emerged in the past two years. Her design style is unique and she has many fans."
She then looked up the sales information for this lipstick: "It was launched last Christmas in Tokyo, Japan. If your husband hasn’t traveled abroad, then the owner of this lipstick must be in the country."
Wang Naixin continued to search: "Has your husband collaborated with any women recently? Or does his company have any female employees?"
I thought carefully and replied, "It seems not."
Wang Naixin asked me, "Can you access the network management system of his company?"
I nodded, "My husband gave me permission, so I can get in."
Wang Naixin snapped her fingers, "That makes things much easier."
Following Wang Naixin's instructions, I accessed my husband's company's network management system and searched for employee information.
Soon, we found a suspicious person.
A woman named Wu Jing.
Wu Jing had taken leave to travel to Tokyo last December, which coincided perfectly with the release date of this lipstick.
Wu Jing's personal information showed that she is 26 years old and has just graduated recently.
Looking at this name, a bittersweet sensation stirred within me.
"Wu Jing... that name is quite interesting."
Wang Naixin sneered, "Interesting? I think it's quite intriguing."
I toyed with the lipstick, silently repeating the name in my mind.
Wu Jing...
The name is indeed quite interesting.
Shakespeare once said: Love is like fruit; the more moisture it has, the easier it rots.
Wu Jing...
I suddenly remembered the graduation play of "Romeo and Juliet," where the actress playing Juliet fell ill and Wang Naixin took her place on short notice.
That performance was the first time my husband and I collaborated on stage, and it was also the first time I felt my heart flutter for him.
I dialed my husband's number.
After a few rings, he answered, his voice sounding a bit tired: "What's up?"
I softly asked, "Where are you?"
He replied, "I'm outside."
I asked again, "When will you be back?"
He answered, "Can't say for sure."
I hung up the phone.
Wang Naixin patted my shoulder: "Don't be sad; at least it's just infidelity, it can't get any worse."
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