010. Bribe the Front Desk to Obtain Evidence

The man paused, glanced at his two colleagues, and after a moment’s thought, said, "Alright, I'll inform my colleague."

Lin Shan nodded and stepped aside.

After speaking with his colleagues, the young man walked over to Lin Shan. Lin Shan asked, "What should I call you?"

The young man replied politely, "My name is Xiao Qing," and gestured toward his name tag.

Xiao Qing did not think much of it. Some guests often required specialized services, and he assumed Lin Shan had some other instructions for him. However, Lin Shan’s next words left him stunned.

In a very calm tone, Lin Shan said, "A man and a woman will be coming here soon to check into a room. The man’s name is Sheng Teng, and the woman’s name is Zhang Wan. This Zhang Wan is my wife."

Xiao Qing’s mouth opened slightly, and he stared at Lin Shan in bewilderment.

Lin Shan gave a self-deprecating smile. "That’s right, I’ve been cheated on. I’m coming to you because I need a favor. I want to gather evidence of their infidelity. I hope you can give me a room key so I can go in beforehand to set up a camera. Once they arrive, you can assign them that room."

Xiao Qing refused immediately. "I’m sorry, that’s impossible. I can’t do that."

He was joking, right? Although he sympathized with Lin Shan’s situation, if this were exposed later and traced back to him, he would certainly lose his job.

Lin Shan smiled, having anticipated this. He said calmly, "I know the risk of doing this favor is high, and I will compensate you."

"One hundred thousand. Please, help me with this. This woman didn't just cheat on me; the child isn't even mine, and she’s trying to take my property in the divorce. I absolutely cannot lose this lawsuit."

Lin Shan did not act arrogant despite offering money; instead, he made the request in a very humble tone.

One hundred thousand...

Xiao Qing felt tempted. While he sympathized with Lin Shan, that sympathy wasn't worth risking his career. But adding one hundred thousand yuan changed everything.

He only earned a little over four thousand yuan a month working the front desk. One hundred thousand was more than a year’s salary for him.

Lin Shan added, "As long as you agree to help me, I will transfer fifty thousand to you immediately. After they leave, I will give you the remaining fifty thousand."

Xiao Qing’s expression shifted. Finally, he gritted his teeth and said, "Fine... but you need to be quick..."

"Of course," Lin Shan replied immediately.

Lin Shan then had Xiao Qing show his payment QR code and transferred fifty thousand yuan without hesitation.

Xiao Qing looked at the transaction notification, feeling incredibly agitated. He quickly swiped a room key for Lin Shan.

Lin Shan took the key and went to Room 1307. It was a room with a king-sized bed and a bathtub.

Once inside, Lin Shan took action immediately. He installed a micro-camera inside the TV cabinet, facing the bed. He was extremely nervous during the process, making mistakes several times. It took him a full half-hour.

Just then, Lin Shan’s phone buzzed with a message from Xiao Qing: "They’ve arrived."

Lin Shan hurriedly rose to leave the room. Although he was wearing a mask, he had lived with Zhang Wan for five years; she would recognize him even with a mask on. To be safe, he didn't go to the elevator lobby but stood at the far end of the hallway against the wall.

Before long, he saw Zhang Wan and Sheng Teng approaching, acting intimate. They were nearly pressed against each other while still in the hallway.

Lin Shan sneered inwardly as he watched them enter the room.

Afterward, Lin Shan took the elevator to the hotel lobby. Seeing Lin Shan, Xiao Qing walked over, looking anxious. Lin Shan reassured him, "Don't worry, they didn't see me. After they leave, I’ll go back in to retrieve my things, and then I’ll transfer the rest of the money to you. I’ll keep my mouth shut and won't sell you out."

Xiao Qing gave a strained smile and returned to his post, distracted.

Lin Shan went out to buy a few small plastic bags and waited in the lobby for the rest of the time. The pair had checked in at nearly eight in the evening. He waited until eleven, when they finally came down and parted ways reluctantly at the entrance.

Once they were gone, Lin Shan used the key to return to the room. He first retrieved the micro-camera and, after connecting it to Bluetooth, clearly saw the footage of their illicit affair.

Lin Shan closed the video expressionlessly and took out the small plastic bags and tweezers. There was one more piece of crucial evidence he needed: hair samples from Sheng Teng. He had to prove the paternity link between his daughter, Yuanyuan, and Sheng Teng.

Combined with the video, this would be enough to prove that the improper relationship between Zhang Wan and Sheng Teng had existed for a long time.

Lifting the bedsheets, Lin Shan suppressed his disgust as he collected all the hair into a small plastic bag.

Having finished, he slipped out of the room and returned the key to Xiao Qing at the front desk. Xiao Qing looked at him with a complex expression and said, "Brother, I wish you all the best."

Lin Shan thanked him with a smile and, looking down, transferred the remaining fifty thousand.

Lin Shan then stepped out of the Longyue Hotel and called Zhang Zhi.

"Hey, Ashan, how did it go?"

Lin Shan briefly explained what he had just done.

Zhang Zhi laughed. "Not bad! You're wasted not being an agent. Forget being a programmer; you should be a private investigator. Just specialize in catching cheaters—you'd make a fortune."

Lin Shan ignored the teasing and continued, "Sheng Teng’s fiancée is a junior from my university—a genuine wealthy socialite. The investments for his company were all secured by his future father-in-law. I’ve already figured out how to retaliate..."

Zhang Zhi immediately understood and said with satisfaction, "That’s a great plan..."

Lin Shan hung up the phone and returned home, where he exported the video of Sheng Teng and Zhang Wan. He then started looking for paternity testing agencies. He selected a few, but because it was too late, he decided not to contact them until the next day.

After handling these matters, a wave of exhaustion washed over him. Lin Shan took a hot shower and, as he lay on the bed, chose to descend into the Otherworld.

He had already discovered that while he was in the Otherworld, his physical body in the main world remained in a resting state, and his trips back and forth did not interfere with his normal life.

Upon arriving in the Otherworld, Lin Shan went straight to Zheng Yue’s house. Zheng Yue trotted over as soon as he saw him and said, "Benefactor, I was just looking for you these past few days!"

Lin Shan asked, "What is it? Do you have new goods?" Before leaving, Lin Shan had instructed Zheng Yue to save any game for him.

Zheng Yue shook his head. "No, Benefactor. There is a government official in the neighboring village whose daughter was wounded by bandits a few days ago. She remains unconscious. The official is offering a large reward for a physician to treat her. I thought of you immediately, didn't I?"

Lin Shan stroked his chin. "Is it a wound from a blade?"

Zheng Yue nodded. "Yes, they say she was slashed across the back."