165: Chapter 165 Fake Divorce

At night, Lin Ning tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep.

Five days.

He had to wait a full five days before he could see Sun Guoqiang.

He never knew he was such an impatient person.

But the thought that these five days were enough for that old fox to hide his money again, and enough for those victims to endure several more nights of despair...

...made it impossible for him not to be anxious.

On the wall was a sticky note Jiang Yu had casually put up, reading "Buy milk this weekend" in her crooked, casual handwriting.

But Lin Ning's mind was filled with the images of those migrant workers in court clenching their fists and not daring to cry, of Boss Zhou's failing company, and of the eldest sister's voice, raspy from crying.

Why?

Why should other people's children be unable to afford tuition while Sun Guoqiang's children squandered money abroad, living in luxury mansions and buying luxury goods?

Lin Ning suddenly threw back the covers and sat up.

He stared intently into the darkness, his brain working frantically—

Details from the images in Sun Mingxia's memory suddenly burst forth.

Divorced six years ago!

Yet the two of them still lived and ate together, chatting and laughing side by side in an atmosphere so harmonious it was as if they had never separated.

In another scene, Sun Mingxia lost her temper with her parents, demanding to know why they got divorced. Liu Xiuxiu patted her hand and said with a smile, "It's just like before."

Meanwhile, Sun Guoqiang stood by, smiling without a word.

Lin Ning's heart skipped a beat.

A fake divorce!

Was this a scheme laid out six years ago?

Sun Guoqiang kept his children in the dark about the asset transfers, but Liu Xiuxiu must have known!

She was his capable wife, his business partner, and his hidden safe!

The moment he realized this, all sleepiness vanished from Lin Ning's eyes.

At dawn the next day, Lin Ning got up and ate a simple breakfast Jiang Yu had left for him the night before.

He hopped on his electric scooter and headed straight for the villa district where Liu Xiuxiu lived.

Through Sun Mingxia, he didn't just know Liu Xiuxiu's address; he also knew her habits—morning exercise and square dancing.

A small park next to the villa district.

Morning light spilled over the small square where elderly people gathered in small groups, the music not yet started.

Lin Ning found the most inconspicuous corner to sit in, looking around like some street loiterer.

In reality, he was focusing all his attention on finding someone.

A short while later, his eyes suddenly narrowed.

Liu Xiuxiu appeared.

Dressed exquisitely and carrying herself with composure, she exuded an air of comfort and wealth.

Lin Ning squinted, his gaze fixing on the top of her head—red text: [Liu Xiuxiu, Unemployed].

Without the slightest hesitation, he locked his gaze and clicked on the dot in front of her name.

Countless images flooded into his mind.

Scene One.

In a luxuriously decorated living room, Sun Guoqiang's face was grim: "The company's debts are mounting. We're getting a divorce—a fake one. All assets go to your name, and the debts stay with me. Even if the company blows up, our money will stay intact."

Liu Xiuxiu nodded calmly, "Alright."

Scene Two.

A law firm.

The divorce agreement was there in black and white—

All real estate, savings, stocks, and shops belonged to Liu Xiuxiu.

Sun Guoqiang "compensated" his ex-wife with 50 million yuan in cash, while Liu Xiuxiu waived her claims to the company's equity.

The hands of both as they signed were terrifyingly steady.

Scene Three.

Liu Xiuxiu held her phone, her voice tight: "The 50 million has arrived... You only laundered it through two accounts from the company's books. It's too dangerous. Will there be trouble?"

Sun Guoqiang's voice came through the receiver, "Don't worry. As long as I don't go bankrupt immediately and drag it out for a while, it'll be fine. Liu Wen is very skilled at bookkeeping."

Scene Four.

Liu Xiuxiu slapped a bank card down in front of Sun Mingxia: "Take it. Your brother has one too. No fooling around out there!"

Sun Mingxia beamed, "Thanks, Mom~~"

Scene Five.

At a seaside hotel, the two stood in an embrace.

Sun Guoqiang gently stroked her hair: "Don't worry. We've been divorced for so many years now; they won't be able to trace anything to you. I'll handle the rest."

...

Because he was looking too closely and slowing down too many life segments, his Psychic Power was being consumed frantically. Lin Ning's temples throbbed, and his vision began to darken.

He abruptly withdrew his ability, looking no further.

The evidence was sufficient.

As for any other hidden transfers before the bankruptcy, he could look at Sun Guoqiang's first-hand "data."

His theory was correct!

Six years ago!

Long before the company imploded and incurred countless debts, Sun Guoqiang had already begun hollowing out the company and transferring assets!

Lin Ning sat on a bench, pulled a chocolate bar from his bag, tore open the wrapper, and stuffed it into his mouth.

Even the sickly sweet taste couldn't suppress the feeling of nausea Lin Ning felt.

He looked at Liu Xiuxiu, swaying easily to the music not far away, and a cold curve formed at the corner of his mouth.

Enjoy it while you can.

These are the last few peaceful days you'll have.

He took out his phone, his fingertips quickly tapping on a memo, clearly listing the key points line by line:

1. Fake divorce six years ago. Lawyer: Wang Ting.

2. Malicious transfer of assets via divorce agreement, including the embezzlement of 50 million yuan from the company.

3. Assets flowed to Liu Xiuxiu, then gifted to Sun Mingxia and Sun Jianyu.

4. Continued to live and travel together long after the divorce; multiple locations can be verified.

5. Company assets were maliciously hollowed out in a premeditated scheme to evade debt.

They started planning six years ago. Before the company even failed, they had already emptied the coffers. This couple is truly ruthless!

Lin Ning stood up and walked out of the park, dialing a number as he went.

It rang for a long time before being picked up.

Lawyer Zhang Qi's voice came through the receiver, sounding clearly grumpy and irritable from being woken up.

"You harassed me for half the night yesterday, and now what do you want this early in the morning? Is my life not a life? Why is it so hard to earn a bit of money from you?"

Lin Ning chuckled, "Let me confirm something with you—embezzling company assets and giving them to a spouse under the guise of divorce compensation is still embezzlement, even if the spouse waives their equity in the company. Right?"

Lawyer Zhang Qi said irritably, "Yes, yes, yes."

Lin Ning: "Even if the creditor's debt was only incurred within four years after the divorce, an obviously unreasonable divorce agreement from four years ago can still be revoked to recover the transferred property. Right?"

Lawyer Zhang Qi's voice rose, "I explained it very clearly to you last night! What exactly do you want? Yes, it can be done, it can be done, it can be done!"

Lin Ning: "If the spouse who received the assets gifted them to their children during those four years, can the creditor also apply to revoke that gift agreement? Right?"

Lawyer Zhang Qi was silent for two seconds, then let out a half-dead groan: "Yes... you can apply to revoke the gift and turn the gifted property into executable assets... What kind of big case have you stumbled upon? Instead of messing around on your own, why not just let me represent you? Civil litigation for property disputes is my specialty!"

Lin Ning gave a sly laugh and then ruthlessly hung up the phone.

He stood at the park entrance and looked back.

The faint sound of music drifted over, accompanied by the blue sky and green trees.

Lin Ning withdrew his gaze, hopped onto his electric scooter, twisted the throttle to the max, and headed straight for the court.

He arrived at the court entrance.

Lin Ning didn't go in immediately; instead, he found a nearby fast-food restaurant, ordered two meals, and began eating ravenously.

He needed to replenish his physical strength and Psychic Power.

He knew the rules well—non-relatives, non-lawyers, and non-public officials were absolutely forbidden from visiting detainees.

But today, he was determined to make an exception.

The second-floor corridor was still crowded with applicants with distressed faces.

Lin Ning looked straight ahead and walked with a steady pace, knocking directly on Judge Zhao's door.

"Mr. Lin? Why are you here? There are still four days..."

Judge Zhao's sentence was cut short by Lin Ning.

"I have leads on Sun Guoqiang's malicious transfer of assets."

Lin Ning looked directly at him, his tone calm yet carrying an unquestionable confidence. "But I must see him in person to verify a few questions. Now."

Judge Zhao frowned, "No, the regulations don't allow it."

Lin Ning took a step forward, his voice lowered, yet it struck like a heavy hammer:

"Sun Guoqiang and Liu Xiuxiu had a fake divorce six years ago."

Judge Zhao suddenly froze.

"Before the company even imploded, he transferred all real estate, savings, and 50 million in cash to his ex-wife's name."

"Hollowing out the company, maliciously evading debt—he's been planning this for six whole years."

"If you wait another four days, he might just manage to finish transferring the very last of his hidden money."

Lin Ning stared into Judge Zhao's eyes, enunciating every word:

"If I can see him, I can dig out every last bit of asset he has hidden."

The air seemed to grow heavy.

Judge Zhao's expression shifted as he stared intently at Lin Ning.

He felt inexplicably that the young man before him was not speaking falsely.

Silence lasted for a full ten seconds.

Judge Zhao let out a long breath and finally relented.

"...I'll make an exception."

"Tomorrow morning at ten o'clock, at the Detention Center. I'll go with you."

"But only for five minutes."

Lin Ning slowly straightened his body, a smile playing on his lips.

Five minutes is enough.

He looked at Judge Zhao and said calmly, "Don't worry. Tomorrow, Sun Guoqiang's good days will come to an end once and for all."