Chapter 117 Is the world about to change?

This was a mild trial.

The facts of the case are clear, the confessions are unequivocal, and there are no doubts.

Shen Zhenzhu felt relatively relieved when she came out of the interrogation room.

Just before leaving, Wu Xue called her back and said again, "Please, police officer, take good care of my mother for me. I will definitely thank you."

"Don't worry," Chen Zhenzhu replied definitively.

Back in his office, Wu Zhongguo finished recording Yuan Juan's statement.

Wu Zhongguo said, "Sister Zhenzhu, I'm asking to leave an hour early today. My son needs to go check out the competition venue, and they'll close if we're late."

Shen Zhenzhu said, "Okay, go ahead. Please tell Xiao Chuan to take good care of him and cheer him on."

Wu Zhongguo smiled as he tidied the table and said, "I'll definitely bring it. I'll come an hour early tomorrow morning."

Chen Zhenzhu watched Wu Zhongguo leave work cheerfully, then went to the coffee table to look at the calm Yuan Juan. Wu Zhongguo was quite capable; he had Yuan Juan under his control.

"Section Chief Shen, Comrade Wu explained everything to me. Thank you so much." Yuan Juan, who had been calm just moments before, had tears welling up in her eyes again upon seeing Shen Zhenzhu.

She wiped her eyes and said awkwardly, "I'm sorry, I don't know what happened."

Shen Zhenzhu could understand. Yuan Juan, like Wu Xue, suffered from learned helplessness. The sudden appearance of someone protecting them made Yuan Juan unable to suppress the grievances she had held back for many years.

"I'll arrange for a psychologist to provide regular counseling for Niu Niu," Chen Zhenzhu said, patting Yuan Juan's hand. "How are you feeling?"

There were fewer roundabout ways in conversations between adults, and Chen Zhenzhu could ask questions directly.

"I still can't believe what happened today. Wu Dahai, Wu Dahai, it's all over just like that," Yuan Juan said with a heavy heart.

Shen Zhenzhu said, "Not only did his life end, but his and his family's actions were also exposed to the light of day. Good and evil will eventually be rewarded. You should thank yourself for getting through it."

"Thank you too." Yuan Juan couldn't remember how many times she had said "thank you" to Shen Zhenzhu. Looking at the young policewoman who was clearly a generation younger than her, she could see the strength and sense of justice emanating from the other woman's heart.

"Niu Niu told me to make good arrangements for you, you—"

“I want to go to sweep the tomb, I want to see my mother,” Yuan Juan said.

Shen Zhenzhu asked in surprise, "Didn't you marry into this family from afar?"

Yuan Juan nodded, gazing out the window into the distance, and said, "I haven't been able to go back for many years, so I secretly erected a monument for my parents on Saifei Mountain. When I miss them, I'll go and take a look."

“Then I’ll go with you,” Chen Zhenzhu said. “After we’re done, you can come home with me.”

Yuan Juan finally smiled: "No need, the neighborhood auntie just called and said she'll arrange a place for me to stay at her younger sister's house, I can stay there."

"know?"

"Yes, I styled your hair twice."

"Alright then, let's arrange it like this for now. If you have any problems, just come to me." Chen Zhenzhu stood up, walked to the drawer, and took out her small motorcycle keys: "Let's go to Saifei Mountain. I need some fresh air too."

The small motorcycle, buffeted by the scorching wind, sped along the mountain road. Fortunately, Section Chief Shen was a skilled driver, able to navigate the winding mountain road with ease.

Yuan Juan sat quietly in the truck bed, and as her view broadened, her heart gradually opened up as well.

Following her directions, Chen Zhenzhu turned into a viewing pavilion and stopped her motorcycle.

After getting off the car, they walked for another half hour into the mountains and forests until they were close to the cliff. Only then did Chen Zhenzhu see a gray, palm-sized, wordless tombstone.

Yuan Juan had no money. Even selling her hair couldn't buy her a burial plot or a proper tombstone. Over the years, she lived a frugal and miserable life, and whenever she felt like going through a rough patch, she would come to visit her parents.

“It’s easy to fall down.” Chen Zhenzhu picked two wildflowers and placed them in front of the so-called “tombstone” before glancing at the cliff that was so close at hand.

“I won’t fall down.” Yuan Juan knelt in front of the tombstone and said softly, “They won’t let me fall down, they will stop me.”

After listening, Shen Zhenzhu simply took out the peanuts she had in her pocket, placed them in front of the "tombstone," and put her hands together: "Thank you, Uncle and Aunt, for protecting Sister Yuan and allowing her to see the light at the end of the tunnel. You can rest assured that she will have a bright future and a woman who loves her deeply. The two of them are her family, and they will make their lives better and better."

Shen Zhenzhu's words brought tears to Yuan Juan's eyes again. She clasped her hands together, looked at the distant sky filled with colorful clouds, and prayed earnestly: "I hope that all the evil people in the world will receive their due punishment, and that all the kind people in the world will eventually be rewarded. I hope that Section Chief Shen can work peacefully and arrest many, many bad people, and become a great hero who punishes evil and promotes good."

Shen Zhenzhu sniffed, feeling that Yuan Juan and Wu Xue were the same in their kindness. Although they didn't look alike, their souls were bound together by the deepest bond.

“Niu Niu may not be able to come out in a short time, and the social assessment will take half a year. What do you plan to do?” Shen Zhenzhu pulled Yuan Juan to sit on the roadside away from the cliff, and the two chatted while hugging their knees.

“I don’t want to work at the barbershop anymore. Wu Yan is a difficult person, and I’m afraid it will affect her business.” Yuan Juan put herself in Wu Yan’s shoes and thought, “Find a job further away first, save up some money, and then rent a small room… Let’s take it one step at a time.”

"You can come to me with any questions you have. Don't get stuck on one thing and don't believe other people's nonsense." Shen Zhenzhu was still worried and said again, "Niu Niu told me today that if you wait for her outside, she will reflect on herself and accept her education."

“It’s a pity that she had such good grades and even got into the top class.” Yuan Juan lowered her head and said, “I always feel that I am too cowardly. If I were braver, would things be very different?”

“Don’t romanticize the path you haven’t taken. Based on my psychological analysis of Wu Dahai, your resistance against him will only accelerate his escalation of violence.” Chen Zhenzhu squinted as she listened to the summer breeze in the evening. “You are Niu Niu’s pillar of support, but even without you, she would still kill Wu Dahai. You are just one of the motives.”

"...I can pretty much guess," Yuan Juan suddenly said, "That pile of rat poison today...I...I really wanted to after being beaten last night—"

"I want to go home and rest." Chen Zhenzhu suddenly stood up, scratched her knee that had been bitten by mosquitoes, and said in a silly way, "There are so many rats in your building, so what if you have rat poison? Come on, I'll take you home."

Yuan Juan pursed her lips tightly, looked around, and nodded deeply: "Okay."

Shen Zhenzhu hopped on her powerful little motorcycle and said to Yuan Juan as she rode, "Don't worry about Niu Niu here. I'll tell you when she's transferred. Your main job right now is to take good care of yourself. Don't let her see how thin you've become when we meet."

“Yes, I understand,” Yuan Juan said.

The sunset glow drifted across the horizon, and the sweltering summer heat warmed Yuan Juan's heart.

Shen Zhenzhu escorted Yuan Juan to meet the neighborhood elder sister, who then sat behind Shen Zhenzhu all the way to the neighborhood second sister's house.

The second sister, who was in her fifties, lived alone and did sewing chores at home. She was well-liked and had a good temper. Chen Zhenzhu observed her for a while before leaving.

When Chen Zhenzhu returned to Tiesi New Second Village, the merchants were still bustling about. Because the evening was cool, the summer sun in Liancheng had hidden away, and the heat had also subsided.

Shen Zhenzhu didn't rush to ask her mother for a meal. Instead, she strolled around the street with her hands behind her back, carefully observing whether there were any shops hiring.

She can be a bit old-fashioned at times, so it's more reassuring to keep her under close watch.

Brother Leng's shop business is improving, but unfortunately he needs to hire a carpenter. Uncle Lu is obsessed with photography, and his stationery shop has become just a decoration. Such idle and irresponsible bosses have no future; no way they're going to stay.

After browsing through fruit stands and lingerie shops, I finally found a barbershop on the street corner that clearly stated, "It's not that I don't need people, it's that my family of three works here and we don't need any help."

Chen Zhenzhu returned to her sixth sister's shop sheepishly, thinking that she could just beg her sixth sister to take her in. One more or one less waiter wouldn't make a difference here.

I'm just worried that Yuan Juan's injured finger can't get wet, which means she can't do many things. She'll definitely have to do them, and that will only make her finger worse. No, no, that won't do.

"Hey...hey..." Yuan Jiangxue came in from outside, and the waiter asked her as soon as he saw her, "Braised pork with green beans?"

"Sigh... just burn me, why bother eating meat? Just stir-fried bok choy, don't even put any oil in it." Yuan Jiangxue propped her head up, her eyes lifeless, a far cry from the charming and beautiful woman she was under the tree during her blind date.

"Is Aunt Yuan heartbroken?" Chen Zhenzhu ran to the kitchen, ignoring the fumes, just to gossip.

"He's heartbroken?" Shen Liuhe shoved the large spoon into Xiao Li's hand, opened the door, glanced at Yuan Jiangxue, and whispered to Shen Zhenzhu, "You know what, it's really possible."

Thinking of that refined-looking uncle, Shen Zhenzhu grinned disdainfully and said, "He actually dumped my Aunt Yuan. I'll put a sack over his head later."

"Who got dumped? Who did you say got dumped?" Yuan Jiangxue suddenly sat up straight, pointed at Chen Zhenzhu and said, "I haven't hit you for days, you come here."

Chen Zhenzhu ran over, stuck her bottom out, and said, "Aunt Yuan, hurry up, we'll be entertaining guests soon."

Yuan Jiangxue was just joking, but now she really did it: "You owe me!"

Chen Zhenzhu chuckled twice and sat down opposite Yuan Jiangxue as a matter of course: "Tell me about it."

"You little brat, you're asking for trouble. Don't be blind when you're looking for a partner." Yuan Jiangxue finished speaking and then sighed softly, "Don't ask, anyway, I haven't been dumped."

Shen Zhenzhu expressed doubt, but Yuan Jiangxue's subtle expressions didn't seem to suggest she was lying. What on earth was going on?

Yuan Jiangxue forbade her to ask, so Chen Zhenzhu also refrained from asking.

She changed the subject and said, "Aunt Yuan, I remember you said you're always so busy restocking your shop. Do you need to hire someone to help out?"

"What are you trying to do? I can barely support myself." Yuan Jiangxue said, picking at the stir-fried bok choy, "Go, go to the kitchen and steal a piece of braised beef for your aunt."

"Hey, I guarantee it'll be braised beef tendon." Shen Zhenzhu jumped up and rushed into the kitchen, and sure enough, she came out with braised beef in just half a minute.

Without spending any money, Yuan Jiangxue didn't expect to get any cuts. She picked up a piece with her chopsticks, took a big bite, and ate it as if she were eating someone's flesh.

***

More than fifty people gathered at the entrance of the Municipal Public Security Bureau's Criminal Investigation Brigade at Building 23, the dormitory of the Iron Machinery Factory on Xuanwu Street.

They brought many gifts to see her off, but unfortunately Wu Xue was unable to accept their sentiments at that moment.

“I’ve checked. There are no reporters; it’s all people who came spontaneously.” Zhao Qiqi stood on the side balcony at the end of the fifth-floor corridor, with a clear view of the area.

Shen Zhenzhu held Wu Xue's hand and whispered to her, "Your mother and I will see you off to the car later. After the prosecutors take you, they will organize the materials and send you to the juvenile court as soon as possible. Don't worry about anything. I found the best juvenile offender lawyer in the city, and she said that your situation is not a big problem."

Yuan Juan has no social connections, and Shen Zhenzhu has been busy with Wu Xue's case for the past few days without stopping.

"Thank you, Sister Chen. I will definitely repay you." Wu Xue looked at everyone in the corridor and said to them one by one, "Thank you, Brother Aye, thank you, Uncle Wu, thank you, Brother Qiqi. I will never forget you in my future life."

Chen Junsheng didn't receive any thanks from the little girl, so he rubbed his nose and stood by the wall, not intending to interrupt.

That makes sense, considering he was planning to arrest Yuan Juan.

For three days, he read day and night through the cases that Chen Zhenzhu had handled since joining the criminal investigation team. He discovered that several cases that had been successfully solved might not have been able to be solved even in the technologically advanced port city.

This made him realize that while some people might rely on technology to solve crimes, there is a type of genius who doesn't need to rely on technology at all.

She possesses formidable skills and a pioneering spirit, using her own footsteps to break through the land of evil.

Shen Zhenzhu glanced at him with a puzzled look, then put her arm around Wu Xue's shoulder and walked down the stairs.

“So many people have come.” Wu Xue stood beside the prosecutor’s car, watching the silent crowd, and saw the elderly women on the street shed tears.

"Mom!" She spotted Yuan Juan standing in front of her and rushed forward, anxiously asking, "Mom, how have you been lately? Where are you staying? Don't go back."

"You're staying with your second aunt. Don't worry, Section Chief Shen will take care of you." After three days of digesting the information and with the tireless explanations and reassurances from Shen Zhenzhu and the lawyer, Yuan Juan was able to calmly see Wu Xue off.

Wu Xue, being perceptive, could sense the positive changes in Yuan Juan. She snuggled against Yuan Juan and said, "If you don't want to leave, just wait for me. I'll be good and come out to pick you up soon so we can live a good life together."

"Yes, I know." Yuan Juan stroked her face. Seeing that she looked well, she knew she had received special treatment. She lowered her eyes and helped Wu Xue tuck her stray hairs down, saying, "The lawyer said that if she submits an application, I can still see you. Just hold on for a few more days."

“They are all helping me, I’m not afraid at all.” Through the crowd seeing her off, Wu Xue saw Wu Yan standing at the very back. Wu Yan’s hateful and hostile gaze was met with Wu Xue’s calm and indifferent gaze.

She is no longer fighting alone.

Just before getting into the car, Wu Xue said to Chen Zhenzhu again, "Wu Yan is bad too, don't let her bully my mother."

“Okay, I’ll be careful.” Chen Zhenzhu extended her finger and made a pinky promise with Wu Xue: “I will take good care of your mother for you.”

Wu Xue gave a nasal "hmm" and made a pinky promise with Chen Zhenzhu. She saw two bailiffs standing next to the prosecutor's office, smiling gently at her.

Wu Xue's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down.

After seeing Wu Xue off, Chen Zhenzhu gave a lot of instructions to the neighbors in Building 23. Only then did Yuan Juan return home under the protection of the neighborhood leader and other neighbors.

Wu Yan didn't dare approach them and lagged far behind as she walked home.

Shen Zhenzhu called out to Yuan Juan again, "Be sure to let me know if anything happens." As she spoke, Shen Zhenzhu coldly glanced at Wu Yan.

Yuan Juan waved her hand: "Okay, goodbye."

Wu Yan glanced back at Shen Zhenzhu. She wanted to yell at her, but she held back. She realized that Shen Zhenzhu was far more than any woman she had ever imagined.

Wu Yan hesitated. She considered reporting to the police station that her family was being confronted and demanding repayment of debts. However, her husband and mother had both been arrested for receiving stolen goods, and even if she reported it, the police would likely tell her to pay off the exorbitant debt first.

Two days ago, Yuan Juan, protected by Shen Zhenzhu, moved all the valuable appliances and furniture in her house to a repair shop to pay off her debts. If the house hadn't been collectively owned, she might have squandered it all. Although the old furniture and appliances weren't worth much, she didn't leave a single penny for her son.

The repair shop owner has already said that she doesn't intend to pursue Yuan Juan's responsibility, and even gave Yuan Juan a red envelope. Now she's determined to make Wu Yan and her family pay back the money, and if they don't, she'll take turns going to their house to cause trouble, throw paint, and take them to court.

......

After finishing her business here, Chen Zhenzhu went upstairs and ran into Lu Ye, Zhao Qiqi, and Chen Junsheng, who rushed downstairs.

"What's wrong?" Chen Zhenzhu also rushed downstairs.

"It's a burglary and murder case. Director Liu told me to lead the team to solve it." Lu Ye stretched out his arm and stopped her, saying, "He specifically said that you don't need to participate. Go back and see if there are any other tasks."

"Huh?" Shen Zhenzhu stopped and watched the three of them rush down in a flash.

Shen Zhenzhu silently returned to her office and saw Wu Zhongguo still feeding the goldfish. She went up to him and said, "Why didn't Brother Ye and the others take me with them?"

Wu Zhongguo was quite the strategist in the office, with an excellent understanding of personnel relationships. Even though Director Liu and Gu Yanzheng hadn't revealed a word, he sensed that things might be about to change in Team Four.

“Captain Gu is busy with other cases at the provincial department. We can’t let you handle cases all by yourself, can we? You need to take a break.” Wu Zhongguo handed the fish food to Shen Zhenzhu and said, “Aye has been here for four or five years longer than you. He should have been able to take charge long ago. Sister Zhenzhu, give him a chance.”

Before Chen Zhenzhu came, they were divided into two groups: one group, Gu Yanzheng and Zhang Jie, and the other group, Wu Zhongguo and Lu Ye, worked together to solve cases.

The officers in the Major Crimes Unit are extremely busy; sometimes a team of partners is handling two or three cases at a time.

Later, Shen Zhenzhu arrived and swept through the enemy lines, overshadowing Lu Ye. Lu Ye had this advantage: knowing his own limitations, he didn't try to take credit and instead focused on helping Shen Zhenzhu solve cases.

Thus, Gu Yanzheng and Shen Zhenzhu each led a group.

Right now, Shen Zhenzhu and Lu Ye are to lead their respective groups... Wu Zhongguo stroked his chin, pondering, "Is the higher-ups finally going to promote Captain Gu?"

Previously, people always said he was too young to rise any higher. Now, although he is still young, an even younger woman named Shen Zhenzhu has emerged, which makes him seem... well, a bit more mature in comparison.

"What are you thinking?" Shen Zhenzhu wished she had mind-reading abilities so she could understand what Wu Zhongguo was thinking.

"Anyway, it's a good thing. I don't really know what's going on right now, so let's just take it as it comes."

"Hmph, I know, you're keeping me in suspense too." Shen Zhenzhu returned to her seat, opened her notebook, and began to record the case.

......

"You're back. You have a package." Lu Ye and his team returned from their fieldwork, their foreheads covered in sweat.

Lu Ye, holding Chen Zhenzhu's postal package, said, "The mailroom asked me to deliver this. Do you even know anyone around here?"

Shen Zhenzhu glanced down at the address and almost jumped up with joy: "It's Sister Meng!"

Zhao Qiqi went outside to wash her hair, and as she dried her short stubble with a towel, she curiously approached: "Sister Meng?"

Having worked with Shen Zhenzhu for a long time, Lu Ye said incredulously, "Meng Jieyu? Is it her? You actually hooked up with her?"

"Hehe, it's her, the famous divine forensic doctor." Shen Zhenzhu carefully unwrapped the package with a paper cutter, and opened it to find a roll of homespun cloth and a small packet of shrimp crisps. The shrimp crisps were wrapped in butter paper, and looked like they were rolled by herself.

Shen Zhenzhu also found Meng Jieyu's reply inside. She read it quickly and excitedly said, "Sister Meng is willing to exchange crime-solving techniques with me, and she even made me shrimp pastries by hand!"

"Hey, handmade shrimp pastries? I have to try them." Lu Ye reached out to take them, but Chen Zhenzhu slapped his hand away.

"There are only ten in total." Chen Zhenzhu arranged the shrimp crisps on the table in a stingy manner, which infuriated Lu Ye.

"Sixth Sister, Taro Ball, Lili, Xiaobai, Aunt Yuan," Chen Zhenzhu said, praising them dearly. She was very grateful for and cherished the kindness of others.

She thought for a moment and then said, "Godmother, Sister Zhang, that's seven now, and I only have three left for myself."

Lu Ye counted on his fingers until he finished, then widened his eyes and said, "Chen Zhenzhu, are you sexist? What about mine?"

Chen Zhenzhu thought for a moment, then put out another piece and said happily, "This is Zheng Ge's. See? There are both men's and women's pieces."

"Isn't mine yet?" Lu Ye started to make a scene. He reached out to grab it, but Chen Zhenzhu stopped him and desperately stuffed it into her pocket.

When things got too heated, Wu Zhongguo had no choice but to step in and act as a peacemaker: "We've been brothers for so many years, haven't we?"

Shen Zhenzhu pouted and took one out of her pocket. Lu Ye was about to take it when he saw that she was so stingy that she was going to break the shrimp pastry in half. She gave him a small half and hurriedly threw the other half into her mouth to chew.

This stingy behavior made Lu Ye even more furious.

An overwhelming sense of humiliation washed over Lu Ye, and he said, his face flushed and his neck bulging, "You...you've hurt me so much."

Chen Zhenzhu hurriedly coaxed, "Brother Aye, would you like some of Sixth Sister's braised pork?"

Lu Ye angrily said, "Braised pork won't work either, I want to eat shrimp crisps."

Wu Zhongguo sighed, "Sigh, what a mess this is."

Zhao Qiqi and Chen Junsheng watched the commotion from the sidelines, no longer expecting to get the two shrimp pastries from Shen Zhenzhu to share with them.

Outside, Gu Yanzheng, who had just driven back from Shen City, stepped into the office and said, "Section Chief Shen, please take better care of your comrades. It's not good to eat alone."

When Shen Zhenzhu saw Gu Yanzheng return, she showed him the shrimp pastry in her palm and handed it over: "Brother Zheng, I saved this for you."

Gu Yanzheng took the shrimp pastry, feeling its warmth, and turned to Lu Ye, saying, "A gentleman does not take what others love. Go, make the printing materials."

"...Huh?" Lu Ye was disappointed. He numbly shook his head: "You two are in cahoots."

Gu Yanzheng laughed and said, "There are roasted chicken racks in the back of the car, go and eat them yourself."

These words spurred Lu Ye and Zhao Qiqi into action; they figured it would be better to give them meat than candy.

Lu Ye pointed fiercely at Chen Zhenzhu and said, "I'll let you off this time, but you'll have to apologize with braised pork."

"OK." Shen Zhenzhu agreed without hesitation and patted her pocket with satisfaction.

"You're the new guy?" Gu Yanzheng leaned back at Shen Zhenzhu's table, popping a shrimp pastry into his mouth and savoring it. His relaxed body revealed the sharp muscles that remained alert. Like a cheetah returning from its hunt, he concealed his fierce aura, yet unconsciously exuded a lingering power towards outsiders.

"Sir, my name is Chen Junsheng. I am a police officer trainee from the first cross-strait police exchange program. Please give me your guidance."

Gu Yanzheng smiled dismissively: "Inspector Huang spoke to me, saying that you are an outstanding graduate representative and has high hopes for you. He also asked me to take good care of you. How have you been these days?"

Chen Junsheng felt a bead of sweat trickle down his forehead as Gu Yanzheng's gaze swept over him—a feeling he'd only ever experienced when meeting a senior inspector. The "Inspector Huang" Gu Yanzheng mentioned was an honorary professor and senior inspector at his university. Chen Junsheng, worried about being underutilized in mainland China, had specifically sought out Inspector Huang to request a replacement...

Logically speaking, one should side with someone from their own school, and Chen Junsheng could never have imagined that Huang Sir was so close to Gu Yanzheng that he would talk about something like this.

So much so that when Gu Yanzheng came to meet him, although he couldn't tell what the other person was saying, he could feel that the other person's aura was overwhelming, like a wolf in sheep's clothing, with an aura of scrutiny and questioning.

For a moment, Chen Junsheng almost forgot to breathe; he froze on the spot, his mouth agape. This young man, fresh out of police academy, was completely intimidated by his senior from the Major Crimes Unit.

"Xiaobai asked me to bring this to you." Gu Yanzheng ignored him, took out a beautifully laminated notebook from his luggage bag, and said gently to Shen Zhenzhu, "Xiaobai kept telling me not to fold the corners, otherwise it wouldn't look nice. You have to tell her later that you didn't fold the corners when you received it."

"Wow, what a beautiful notebook." The black leather notebook next to Chen Zhenzhu had a worn-out cover, the internal parts had been replaced several times, and the cover had been used for three years.

The notebook that Xiaobai asked Gu Yanzheng to deliver was a limited edition printed by the provincial museum, an antique-style notebook used as a reward for its staff, and it also contained exquisite antique color pages.

“I saw someone using it at the museum, and they even said they were envious.” Shen Zhenzhu clutched the notebook to her heart. No matter how many cases she had been through, she still maintained a soft heart and the initial feeling of being moved: “I wonder how many people she begged to get it, sob sob sob, I miss her so much.”

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Author's Note: Xiaobai: Another day of missing Sister Pearl, sob sob.

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See you tomorrow, there will be red envelopes! [Sprinkling flowers]