His expression and movements were as if he were supporting a priceless treasure.

When the police officers saw this, their hearts softened, and their gazes towards Tao Ying changed.

To briefly explain the situation, Zhang the matchmaker's son called the police, saying that Zhou Daya was disturbing the peace.

“Officer, she must have some bad intentions. We don’t object to my daughter-in-law remarrying, but I’m still in mourning. Besides, even if she’s going to find someone, she should at least find someone of similar social standing and circumstances. But she’s introduced me to an old bachelor who owns no house or land. What is she after? Isn’t she after my son’s pension and job? I’ve never seen such a heartless person.”

Zhou Daya held the police officer's hand and continued crying.

“That’s right, Officer, my wife and I didn’t mean to cause trouble. We just wanted the neighbors to know what kind of person this Zhang matchmaker is. Nowadays, free love is popular. Her profession is inherently rotten. She’s also ill-intentioned. Who knows how many families have suffered a great loss? We just wanted to do a good deed,” Old Master Wang chimed in from the side.

Everyone was speechless.

"Grandpa, Grandma, Auntie, what do you mean by this? We'll investigate this matter thoroughly. Auntie, please take Grandpa and Grandma home. We'll detain this person for a few days and interrogate him properly. Don't worry, we absolutely won't let any bad guys get away with it." The police officer immediately felt that what the old man said was very true.

If this investigation is successful, it can be considered an achievement.

"Officer, how could you do this? We're the ones who filed the report, how could you do this?" Zhang the matchmaker's child protested.

"Behave yourself. If you keep talking nonsense, you'll be treated as an accomplice," the police officer reprimanded sternly.

"Thank you, officers. We'll head back now." Tao Ying helped the old lady up and gestured for Wang Chunli to help the old man.

Wang Chunli's legs were still very weak. It was more accurate to say that the old man was supporting Wang Chunli than Wang Chunli. The four of them helped each other out of the police station.

Tao Ying hired a donkey and took the three of them to the state-run restaurant.

"Eldest daughter-in-law, what are you doing here?" Zhou Daya asked somewhat shyly, her eyes darting around.

“Mom, you and Dad have already been to the police station, so we have to take you out for a celebratory meal to get rid of the bad luck. I guess you won’t need to go there again,” Tao Ying replied with a smile.

“That won’t do, I’ve only been scolding him for two days.” Zhou Daya was a little unhappy.

"Mom, we pay according to the job. You did an excellent job, solving the problem at its source, so of course there's no need to refund the money," Tao Ying explained with a smile.

"That's alright." Zhou Daya finally felt relieved.

“Then after we buy the clothes, your dad and I will go back to the village. We need money for food and drinks here,” Zhou Daya said after thinking for a moment.

"How can that be? Baomin's matter hasn't been resolved yet. Besides, I haven't had enough time with you yet, and I can't bear to see you leave." Tao Ying refused directly.

"Daughter-in-law, can you speak like a human being? The way you're talking is making me uneasy, and I don't even dare to eat the meal you're treating me to." Zhou Daya stopped in her tracks. Although she could smell the aroma of the food, she didn't dare to go inside.

Don't risk your life for a mere ten dollars; it's not worth it.

"Mom, I just wanted you to help me resolve Baomin's matter before I left. Look how well you handled things today. I could never have achieved this result." Tao Ying changed her tone.

"Okay, then I'll help you resolve Baomin's matter before going home." Zhou Daya breathed a sigh of relief.

The two elderly people entered the state-run restaurant and saw what was written on the blackboard:

Chicken stew with mushrooms, braised pork belly, four-happiness meatballs, braised pork hock, stir-fried pork slices, stir-fried pork with garlic sprouts, stir-fried eggs with chives, stir-fried eggplant, potatoes, and green peppers, tofu with scallions, ...

Steamed dumplings with pork and celery, rice, sorghum rice, white flour steamed buns, mixed flour steamed buns, and cornbread.

"Give me two jin of dumplings, braised pork hock, and stir-fried potatoes, green peppers, and eggplant, and I'll have them. Eldest daughter-in-law, is that alright?" Zhou Daya couldn't read, so she had Wang Chunli read the dishes to her and then asked Tao Ying what she liked to eat.

"Of course, let's also have a tomato and egg soup and a bowl of rice." Tao Ying asked Wang Chunli to help Zhou Daya find a seat while she went to pay.

“My arms and legs are perfectly fine, why would I need your help?” Zhou Daya shook off Wang Chunli’s hand and quickly walked to a corner to sit down.

Grandpa Wang followed closely behind.

Wang Chunli was speechless. She realized she had dragged her grandparents down.

"What kind of family is this? Eating and drinking like this, so wasteful, and your husband doesn't say anything?" The waiter took the money and tickets, rolled his eyes, and said sarcastically.

"The men are furious that I spend too much money," Tao Ying said with a chuckle.

The waiter choked for a moment, then stumbled and shoved his way into the kitchen.

"What kind of attitude is this?" Zhou Daya was displeased.

"Mom, let's not stoop to her level. The food here is delicious. You and Dad should eat a lot later. I'll bring you here again when I get paid," Tao Ying gently persuaded Zhou Daya.

"Don't try to fool me. We agreed that I'd stay until Baomin's matter is settled. I'm not staying any longer." Zhou Daya looked at Tao Ying with a suspicious gaze.

"I always keep my word," Tao Ying explained with a smile.

"Aren't you at work? You don't need to worry about what's going on here." Zhou Daya then remembered this matter.

"Mom, you've made dumplings and pork knuckle, and you won't even let me have a taste? Are you trying to eat it all by yourself?" Tao Ying stared at Zhou Daya in disbelief.

"I meant you should go to work after you finish eating." Zhou Daya really wanted to slap Tao Ying; she didn't know why Tao Ying was getting more and more infuriating.

"We've already taken leave, why go to work? Let's go down to the store to look at fabrics. Does Chunli know how to use a sewing machine?" Tao Ying was not interested in going to work.

When there was no work to do, they would chat idly, gossiping about everyone's business. Although she was happy to listen, those people would still ask her questions, and Tao Ying didn't have that much gossip to tell them.

"Okay, let's go look at the fabric then." Zhou Daya was finally at ease.

Once the dishes were all ready, the two elderly people ate in silence, heads down, devouring their food.

After eating their fill, they strolled leisurely towards the state-run store.

It wasn't that Tao Ying was reluctant to ride the donkey backwards; it was mainly because the group had eaten too much and needed to digest.

After arriving there, he spent a long time helping Zhou Daya choose a piece of grayish-brown polyester fabric, and bought a piece of black fabric for Grandpa Wang. Then he bought Grandpa Wang a pair of liberation shoes, and Zhou Daya a pair of black cloth shoes with cross straps. He also bought a tobacco pouch for the old man.

Tao Ying also bought a pair of black cloth shoes for Wang Chunli. The little girl hesitated for a long time, but Tao Ying eventually forced her to give up.

"What family can afford to spend so much? This is too wasteful," Zhou Daya muttered, but she held onto her things tightly in her hands.