The Mystery at the Gao Residence

The story takes place in the early twenty-first century, in a detached mansion in an affluent neighborhood of a bustling city. Gao Shengli, the only son of the wealthy Gao family, married Wang Hongmei, the only daughter of the scholarly Wang family. She has never gotten along with her mother-in-law, Feng Xiumei, who has always treated her coldly. No matter how hard Wang Hongmei tries to please her, Feng Xiumei’s attitude never changes. Whenever Gao Shengli comes home and sees the tension between his wife and mother, he grows even less patient with Wang Hongmei.

Just one year into their marriage, Gao Shengli suddenly disappears, and Wang Hongmei becomes the prime suspect. As the police investigate, the truth behind his disappearance and the family’s secrets gradually come to light.

Main Characters

Wang Hongmei: The Gao family’s daughter-in-law. Young and beautiful, she became a housewife at her husband’s request after getting married. His disappearance is shrouded in suspicion, and she decides to uncover the truth.

Feng Xiumei: The mother-in-law. She prefers solitude and is extremely critical of her daughter-in-law. She has secrets of her own, and her relationship with Wang Hongmei has become utterly strained.

Gao Shengli: Wang Hongmei’s husband. A mid-level manager at the family business, he is caught between his mother and his wife and tries to resolve their conflicts, but is always out of his depth.

Li Fuer: An experienced private detective who helps Wang Hongmei uncover many secrets.

Officer Zhao: The police officer in charge of the investigation. With Detective Li’s help, he gradually uncovers the complicated truth behind the case.