Chapter 31 Reconciliation or Continue?

Yunshan City Public Security Bureau, Chengbei University Town Branch.

The statement regarding the whistleblower has been taken and the evidence is conclusive.

However... the matter of whether it was assault or self-defense is still unresolved.

"The medical report states it's a minor injury, level two. You either need to pay compensation and settle the matter,"

“Either we go through criminal proceedings—it’s true he has bipolar disorder, but the surveillance footage clearly shows he was lucid at the time. Even if it was excessive self-defense, he’ll still have to go to jail for a few months.”

The policeman tapped the table, glanced at Zhong Wan and the others, then at Uncle Shao's angry face, and continued, "So, what do you say, a settlement or to continue with the criminal proceedings?"

Uncle Shao stood up and slammed his fist on the table in anger, glaring fiercely at Lin Yan'an: "I'm going to sue them until they go to jail!"

"Since I'm not getting out of here anyway, you guys won't have an easy time either!"

Lin Yan'an looked up at his arm, which was wrapped in a cast, and sneered, "You think you're worthy?"

As he subconsciously reached to turn the ring on his left pinky, he noticed his right hand, which was wrapped up like a dumpling.

Feeling the slight pain in my palm,

"You injured me with a knife first! What good do you think it would do you to go through the proper channels?"

Zhong Wan frowned, looked at Uncle Shao, and said in a deep voice, "Wouldn't it be better to reconcile?"

"I won't accept anything that's not good!"

Lin Yan'an stared coldly at Uncle Shao, his left hand unconsciously tapping the armrest of the chair, the rhythm quickening.

Noticing the strangeness around him,

Zhong Wan turned her head to look at his hand, then reached out and placed her hand on the back of his hand.

Feeling the warmth on the back of her hand, Lin Yan'an paused, then turned and grasped her small hand.

He turned his head to look into her eyes and whispered, "The last time."

The bloodshot look in his eyes shocked her.

Zhong Wan's heart sank. All her questions were answered when she thought of that medical record.

Is this... bipolar disorder?

[Dad, stay calm, look at Sui Sui!]

Having just finished digesting her food, Zhong Suisui flashed forward, heading straight for Uncle Shao.

"Ah! A ghost!!"

"Quiet!"

"Help! Help me!"

Upon hearing this, Zhong Wan and Lin Yan'an immediately looked up.

Seeing Zhong Suisui scratching his face without any politeness,

Looking at the faint red mist beside it,

The mist surged, transforming into countless remnants of animal souls.

Hua Hua, mixed in with the others, showed no mercy. It clung tightly to his injured arm with its two front paws, kicking and biting, while letting out fierce growls.

The other remnant souls were also ferocious in their own ways.

Zhong Wan and Lin Yan'an exchanged a glance, and a hint of amusement flashed in their eyes as they looked at Uncle Shao's disheveled appearance.

She didn't know if the police could see it, but it was obvious that...

Uncle Shao himself could definitely see it, and perhaps even experience their attacks?

The four large, blood-red characters for "cause and effect" on his forehead were faintly visible.

Zhong Wan looked thoughtfully at Zhong Suisui, then at Huahua, and finally her gaze fell on Uncle Shao's forehead.

Is this their retribution?

Zhong Wan was puzzled. She looked miserable, but there seemed to be no serious injury.

She waited two more minutes, enjoying the sight of Uncle Shao's utterly terrified expression, before silently calling out, "Sui Sui, let's take a break."

Okay.

Zhong Wan got up.

"sit down!"

Noticing her movement, the policeman shouted sternly, "Don't move!"

Zhong Wan shrugged, sat up straight, and looked at Uncle Shao with a smile in her eyes, asking, "How's the reconsideration going? Reconciliation or continuing?"

"We have limited time and don't have time to waste here with you."

"I think your older brother and your nephew must miss you too, right? Oh no, I should say they resent you?"

"Who told you to abandon your proper business and insist on taking crooked and unethical means?"

Zhong Wan's words were soft, yet they slowly seeped into Uncle Shao's heart.

The police officer frowned slightly, but said nothing.

After all, she had just finished interrogating them, and she didn't say anything carelessly.

Sui then looked at Uncle Shao and asked in a deep voice, "Pretending to be crazy won't work. Reconcile or continue?"

"Waaaaaah ┭┮﹏┭┮"

Uncle Shao cried his eyes out, tears streaming down his face, his eyes filled with fear as he looked at Zhong Wan.

He said it was haunted, so why doesn't anyone believe him!

Especially this brat in front of me, she's really weird.

Looking at the fierce-looking kitten with half its head smashed on her shoulder, and then at the man dressed entirely in black beside her,

He couldn't utter the word "continue" at all.

His strong will to survive led him to make a swift choice: "Reconcile! I want to reconcile!"

"I accept the settlement!!!"

The police officer frowned upon seeing this: "Sir! Please calm down!"

"Waaah, I'm calm! I'm very calm!"

Uncle Shao, covered in cold sweat, looked at Lin Yan'an in despair, staring at the pair of blood-red eyes above his head. He staggered to his feet and backed away.

The area between his pants was warm, and a hot, pungent smell wafted out.

Zhong Wan's face instantly scrunched up.

Lin Yan'an's expression turned cold again, and he reached out to cover Zhong Wan's face.

Zhong Wan reached into his pocket, took the coin, and tossed it onto the table.

With a loud "bang," it instantly drew everyone's attention.

Zhong Wan couldn't see their expressions, but she still said firmly, "Reconcile! One dollar as compensation. If you can accept it, sign; if not, continue!"

Her words seemed fine, but the compensation was just... well, that's a bit much!

Upon hearing this, Lin Yan'an couldn't help but turn to look at her in surprise. Seeing her cool profile, a slight smile involuntarily crept onto his lips.

Although they hadn't known each other for long, he had already gotten to know her quite well.

A somewhat "foolish" little idiot who believes all lives are equal.

He knew she wanted revenge for Hua Hua and her child, but they weren't protected by the law.

His actions this time were not only driven by genuine anger, but also by a desire to punish the bad guys through violence.

After all, being a "good person" and fighting for "justice" always comes at a price.

He gave her the justice the law couldn't.

After all, he can finally get a good night's sleep. And in his eyes, anything that can be solved with money is not a problem. It's just self-defense, so what if he went a little too far?

He wasn't short of money to pay for it, but he never expected her to be so "interesting".

One dollar in compensation? Interesting!

Lin Yan'an's eyes were full of smiles, and he moved slightly, becoming much more relaxed.

The police officer glanced at Zhong Wan with a complicated expression, then looked at her man's cold eyes.

Even though he's been through quite a few cases, that look in his eyes is still frightening.

The police officer couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Was this really bipolar disorder? He'd believe it if you told him he was a murderer.

He quickly turned to look at Uncle Shao, and couldn't help but feel disgusted by his pathetic appearance.

They looked so cold-blooded when they were torturing animals, but now... they're so pathetic.

"A one-dollar settlement, would you accept it?"

What he didn't see was that...

Behind him, Zhong Wan reached out and pulled Lin Yan'an's hand down, then casually touched his shoulder with her left hand.

But in Uncle Shao's eyes, it looked like she reached out and touched the ghost cat's chin.

Watching the ghost cat with half its head shattered tilt its head back slightly, its eyes narrowed in enjoyment,

Then look at that brat's smiling eyes.

He was terrified.

"Accept it?"

Zhong Wan smiled and looked into his eyes, asking gently, "It's okay if you don't accept it..."

"I accept! I accept!"

Before she could finish speaking, Uncle Shao couldn't help but shout in a trembling voice, "One yuan it is!"

"I'll give you all one piece!"

"Waaaaaah ┭┮﹏┭┮ Please let me go, I really won't do it again..."

Zhong Wan stared at him, then suddenly smiled.

Lin Yan'an chuckled softly as well.

Uncle Shao, however, felt a chill run down his spine.

Watching Lin Yan'an tilt his head slightly, watching his cheek affectionately rub against those blood-red eyes,

Uncle Shao couldn't help but scramble over to the policeman, grabbing his arm and pleading with his eyes full of pleas: "Please, arrest me and take me in!"

"I accept the settlement, I'll sign!"

"Waaah, I don't want any compensation either."

He gripped the policeman's arm tightly with one hand, and with the other hand, he tremblingly pulled a roll of banknotes from his pocket and threw it on the table: "I'll compensate them! I beg you, please let them go quickly o(╥﹏╥)o."