Xu Wan asked to call her mother first.

She sat in the police station and dialed Xu Pingrong's number.

Upon learning that Xu Pingrong was buying groceries at the market, he said, "Mom, you should go home later. I have something to ask you about at work."

"Okay, I'll go back now."

Fearing that it would interfere with Xu Wan's work, Xu Pingrong immediately agreed.

"No rush, go back after you've finished buying the groceries."

"No, you can come out to buy groceries later. Your work is more important. Don't worry, Mom won't mind the hard work."

Xu Pingrong's gentle and loving words came from the other end of the phone.

Xu Wan's eyes reddened, and she gripped the hem of her clothes tightly, her heart filled with hatred for the An family!

It's clearly their own problem. Even if it's related to Jiang Tingzhou, why drag her into it?

Even if you're going to involve her, why drag her mother into it too!

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About an hour later, Xu Wan arrived at her home with a policewoman.

When they arrived at his doorstep, Xu Wan repeatedly asked the police and his mother to speak gently and not to frighten him.

After the police gave their permission, Xu Wan was about to take out her key to open the door when the door in front of her opened first.

“Daughter, I heard a noise at the door and knew it was you coming back.”

Xu Pingrong stood inside the door. As he finished speaking, he saw the policeman behind Xu Wan and froze instantly, his face showing undeniable panic.

Xu Wan quickly helped her mother up and said, "Mom, the police are just here to ask some questions. They'll leave after they're done."

The policewoman who came with her also knew about Xu Pingrong's situation and felt very sorry for her. She quickly said, "Auntie, I just came to find out about the situation, ask a few questions and then leave. It's nothing serious."

"well."

Although Xu Pingrong said this, he was already terrified inside.

The hand that Xu Wan was holding was covered in cold sweat, and his legs trembled uncontrollably as he walked into the house.

She thought the police had come to ask about the case from years ago again.

Xu Wan helped Xu Pingrong sit down on the sofa.

The police took out a camera and began asking questions: "Did you work as a nanny at Mr. Anzheng's house eighteen years ago?"

Xu Pingrong was taken aback by the question and stammered, "No, no, aren't you asking about the murder I committed back then?"

“Auntie, that matter is in the past,” the policeman said with a smile. “I’m not here to ask about that.”

Upon learning that the question wasn't about the murder case from years ago, Xu Pingrong completely relaxed.

The police asked seven or eight simple questions, and Xu Pingrong answered them all that he could remember.

Ten minutes later, the police officer said, "Thank you for your cooperation. I'll be going now."

Remembering his bad attitude when the police first entered the house, Xu Pingrong stood up and said, "How about I wash some fruit for you?"

"No need, I still have work to do."

The police put away the filming equipment and left.

After the police left, Xu Pingrong sat on the shoe-changing stool by the door, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and looked up to ask Xu Wan, "Daughter, why did the police suddenly ask about those jewelry pieces from back then?"

"...That's right, my father pawned those pieces of jewelry back then, and then the pawnshop owner sold them to other places, so the police came to ask about it."

Xu Wan chose to conceal the truth for the time being.

She hoped the truth could remain hidden forever.

Xu Pingrong didn't doubt her words at all. Seeing that her hands were empty, he said, "It's already lunchtime. Did you not bring your lunchbox back? Do you want to have a meal with me at home before going back to the company? But I just made something simple, so you might not like it."

Xu Wan smiled and said, "Who said that? I love all the dishes my mom makes."

Seriously, at this age, she can still act cute with her mother.

Xu Pingrong went to the kitchen to cook.

Xu Wan then called Jiang Tingzhou from the living room to explain the situation from the morning and to inform him that she could not have lunch with him today.

After listening to Xu Wan's explanation, Jiang Tingzhou said in a hoarse voice, "Wanwan, I have a dinner party tonight and will be home very late. Of course, I might not even be home. You don't need to wait for me."