"Is it really possible?"

She spoke somewhat timidly, her heart filled with hope yet also with disbelief.

Song Mai took a deep breath and nodded.

“This is no longer an era where might makes right. They can’t just gather a few thugs and rob and extort money. Since they dare to break the law, we must also dare to use the weapon of law to protect ourselves.”

Song's mother pursed her lips, opened and closed her mouth several times before finally speaking, her voice low and filled with worry.

"But they are rich and powerful. Even if we sue them, can we win? Where would we get the money to hire a lawyer?"

Song Mai had naturally thought about this issue. Hiring a lawyer is a crucial step in winning a lawsuit, and choosing the right lawyer is equally important.

You could say that if you hire the right lawyer, you've already won half the battle.

Fortunately, she has 250,000 yuan on hand. She can take it all out if necessary. As long as she agrees to this lawsuit and gets rid of Liu Weiqiang, she can completely sever ties with the Song family.

“I will figure out a way, you don’t need to worry. But as the person involved, I will need your cooperation when it is necessary to call the police or appear in court. For the sake of the Song family and for Xiao Hao, I hope that this time you will not be timid and hesitant, and you will not back down. You will not value money so much.”

Upon hearing this, Song's mother gave her a deep look, and finally nodded heavily as if she had made a decision.

"Okay, I understand."

Meanwhile, Chu Xing noticed that Lin Ran hadn't contacted him since sending him her location, so he sent her a message to inquire about the situation.

Lin Ran originally thought this would be a fierce negotiation and was ready to roll up her sleeves and get to work.

Unexpectedly, there was no opportunity for her to use her skills. Song Mai successfully persuaded Song's mother with just a few words and even got her to sign the agreement, leaving Lin Ran stunned.

He couldn't help but admire Song Mai even more, realizing that he had never truly known her before.

Upon seeing Chu Xing's message, she typed a line of text rapidly on the keyboard and clicked send.

Chu Xing picked up his phone and could almost read Lin Ran's slightly exaggerated tone in the message: "No need to worry at all, your wife slays the whole scene!"

Upon receiving Lin Ran's message and hearing her say that, Chu Xing finally felt relieved.

If someone can still joke around, the situation probably isn't that tense.

The man's furrowed brows slowly relaxed, and he cleared his throat, saying, "Director Chen, please continue your report."

That evening, Song Mai and Lin Ran took Song's mother to the local police station to report the crime.

Upon learning that kidnapping was involved, the police took it very seriously and immediately opened a case and set up a special task force.

Song Mai specifically instructed the police to be careful and not to be discovered by Liu Weiqiang and his men, because if they were discovered, Xiao Hao's safety would be difficult to guarantee.

After finishing all this, Song Mai was about to leave when her mother called her back. She was about to walk in two completely opposite directions after stepping out of the police station.

"wheat."

Her voice trembled, and as time passed, she grew more and more afraid.

Song Mai stopped and turned to look at her, saying nothing and waiting quietly for her next words.

"You think Xiao Hao will be alright?"

Yes, it will.

Song Mai said this indifferently, then turned and left without looking back.

After parting ways with Song's mother, Lin Ran seemed to have completely opened up, praising Song Mai the whole way.

"Maizi, you're amazing! I never realized you were so smart and calm before. You're so composed in the face of danger. You're a role model for me."

Song Mai blushed as she listened to her incessant praise.

"Alright, alright, stop praising me. You're exaggerating. Let's go home, it's getting late."

Lin Ran talked for a while before reluctantly parting ways.

When Song Mai arrived home, Chu Xing had just returned and was busy in the kitchen.

Song Mai stared at him for a while while changing her shoes before realizing that he was actually cooking.

The man brought out a dish of braised beef brisket with potatoes, followed by several side dishes. Seeing that she was standing still, he couldn't help but remind her:

Go wash your hands.

Song Mai felt like she was dreaming, looking at the steaming food on the table and feeling it was all so unreal.

Could she really have a day when she could come home and have someone cook for her?

She turned around blankly and went to the bathroom. Only when she inadvertently saw herself in the mirror did she realize that there was a smile on her lips.

When Chu Xing handed her the chopsticks, he noticed that her eyes were smiling and her gaze had softened.

"I'm in a good mood today."

Song Mai nodded: "You can even cook."

"When I was in school, I couldn't get used to the school food, so I learned to cook some myself and see how it tasted."

Song Mai's eyes were practically glued to the braised beef and potatoes dish the moment it was served.

That dish looked amazing; just looking at it made my mouth water.

She had just finished a busy day and hadn't eaten dinner, so she was starving. Hearing his words, Song Mai didn't stand on ceremony and picked up a piece of beef brisket with her chopsticks and put it in her mouth.

The beef brisket was stewed until very tender, and the potatoes melted in her mouth. The dish absorbed all the broth, and one bite was so delicious that she almost swallowed her tongue along with it.

"How does it taste?"

The man watched her eat bite after bite, his voice full of laughter.

"It's so delicious! Your cooking is amazing!"

She ate very little and could barely speak.

Song Mai prides herself on her cooking skills. Although she makes mostly home-style dishes that don't look very appealing, they taste good. But compared to him, she feels ashamed of herself.

[How did they even grow those hands? Not only are they beautiful, but their cooking is also incredibly delicious...]

While eating, Song Mai kept glancing at the man's hands. He was slowly picking at the side dishes on his plate with his chopsticks. His hands, with their distinct knuckles, were fair and slender, like a piece of finely carved white jade, making one want to touch them.

Hearing her thoughts, the man's lips curled into a smile. Just as Song Maidi had been staring at his hand countless times, he suddenly spoke:

"like?"

"Cough cough cough..."

His sudden remark made Song Mai choke on her food, coughing several times before she felt better.

[I like it, of course I like it! Who wouldn't like something so beautiful...]

Chu Xing poured her a glass of water and handed it to her. Seeing that her face was flushed, he immediately blurted out:

"How about I lend it to you?"

Song Mai stared at him in disbelief, repeatedly pondering the words he had just spoken.

[Borrow...for use? How? Are you driving that fast?]

She didn't know if she was misinterpreting it or if that was what he meant, but no matter how she listened, she felt there was something more to it.

"No, no need!"