"Brother Bai, let's stop with this nonsense and go inside to talk." Qin Xiaoyu was a little flustered and wanted to leave, but Section Chief Bai blocked her way.

"Let me be blunt, your sweetheart can't protect you anymore, so I'll take over, how about that? No wonder you always wear these clothes, they feel so nice to touch." Section Chief Bai's hand reached out to Qin Xiaoyu's chest without any politeness, only to be slapped away by her.

"Have you thought this through? What will happen to you if my brother gets out?" Qin Xiaoyu had no choice but to bring up Qi Si.

"He's not coming out. Even if he does, he'll be a cripple. He'll be killed sooner or later. You know who owns this house, right? Song Dama, what a powerful man. So what? Right now, Old Wang is protecting your brother. But once he's transferred to another prison and out of the province, Old Wang won't be able to reach him anymore. He won't even be able to leave with a whole corpse. Don't try to scare me with him!" Section Chief Bai took another step forward.

Qin Xiaoyu casually pulled out a stove hook and used it to block Section Chief Bai from coming over.

This thing is awkward to handle. Although it's made of iron, the front is bent, so it's not very lethal. If I try to swing it, the space is too small and cramped, so I can't get any strength out of it.

Section Chief Bai reached out and grabbed one end of the stove hook, pulling it forcefully. Qin Xiaoyu lost her balance and was pulled into his arms.

Qin Xiaoyu was about to shout when he covered her mouth. She was petite and not very strong, and was firmly controlled, unable to move.

She struggled frantically, and Section Chief Bai couldn't get his hands on her for a while, resulting in a stalemate between the two.

Time passed second by second. Qin Xiaoyu was, after all, just a woman, and she couldn't outlast a man in a contest of strength. She was becoming increasingly unable to hold on, and Section Chief Bai freed one hand and reached under her skirt.

Bang bang bang!

Just then, there was a loud knock on the door. Section Chief Bai was startled and dared not move.

Qin Xiaoyu saw hope, and her strength returned. With all her might, she slammed Bai, the section chief, against the wall. With a thud, Bai was hurt by the impact and momentarily let go.

"Hanhan, open the door!" Qin Xiaoyu had just shouted when her mouth was covered again.

Her heart pounded. Whoever was outside was a lifesaver. She was terrified they would think no one was home and leave.

I've repeatedly taught her not to open the door to strangers, and Hanhan is an obedient child. She knows her mother is home, so she probably won't answer the door.

I don't know if he heard that sound.

Qin Xiaoyu was nearly going crazy. Section Chief Bai covered her mouth with one hand and held her tightly with the other, making it difficult for her to move or even breathe.

Footsteps came from inside the room; it was Hanhan, and he went to answer the door.

"Is Qin Xiaoyu home?" came a strange man's voice.

The person has already come in.

"My mom is on the balcony," Hanhan said in a clear voice, a voice that seemed to be pleading for help.

Section Chief Bai had no choice but to let go. Qin Xiaoyu staggered into the room, shouting, "I'm here! I'm here!"

Now, she's not afraid of anyone who can take her off the balcony.

The newcomer was strangely dressed, wearing a black Zhongshan suit and black sunglasses. He was tall and slender, and showed no surprise at Qin Xiaoyu's disheveled appearance.

"Are you Qin Xiaoyu? We were sent by Comrade Lei Bingzheng. He has learned about your situation, and the results are as follows: Some leading comrades, due to personal grudges, suppressed the masses and abused their power. They have been warned and punished, and the negative impact caused has been rectified. So this matter has been resolved, and you will not have any more trouble," said the man in black sunglasses in a serious tone.

"Oh," Qin Xiaoyu's mind was still blank. She tried to concentrate and seemed to understand a little. This was about the Bai family, so they shouldn't bother her anymore.

"As for the grudges between the Zhou family and you, since it involves personal feelings, Comrade Lei Bingzheng will not interfere."

"Thank you, this is already very kind of you." Qin Xiaoyu was certainly not naive enough to think she could get her school back; this was already the maximum help she could offer.

"Qin Xiaoyu, do you have any other questions?"

"Yes, it's about my brother..."

"Your brother? Is it Qi Jianye?" The man in black sunglasses frowned, took out a folder, and checked.

"Yes, it's him!" It took Qin Xiaoyu a long time to realize that Qi Si was Qi Jianye.

"Qi Jianye's problem is very serious and must be dealt with." The man in black sunglasses spoke with a firm tone.

Qin Xiaoyu swayed, almost falling, and the glimmer of light she had just seen went out again. She was alright now, but what about Qi Si?

"Qi Jianye is involved in issues such as obstructing traffic safety, disrupting social order, illegally connecting to power sources, failing to meet hygiene standards, and illegally occupying the road. He will be fined 1,000 yuan, and all his shops will be closed for three days for rectification. They can only reopen after passing the inspection. As for the charges of illegally possessing firearms and obstructing personal freedom, they have been withdrawn because there is no direct evidence."

"What? A fine? One thousand yuan?" Qin Xiaoyu was a little confused. What was going on? Making such a big commotion, and all they did was fine her one thousand yuan?

"We really can't do anything about this. The departments that issue fines are all based on law, and there are several departments involved, which makes it very complicated to operate." The man in black sunglasses shrugged.

"No, no, you misunderstood me. The fine is right, it should be imposed. I wouldn't mind being fined another thousand! I'll pay right away, and the store will definitely make proper improvements and never do it again." Qin Xiaoyu repeatedly assured him, afraid that Black Sunglasses would change his mind.

"So you're saying you have no objection to the outcome?"

"No, thank you so much! Please be sure to thank Mr. Lei for me!" Qin Xiaoyu bowed repeatedly.

"Then I'll go back and report to Comrade Lei Bingzheng. Goodbye."

"Wait!" Qin Xiaoyu glanced out of the corner of her eye and saw Section Chief Bai's figure flash on the balcony. She shivered.

"Is there anything else?" The man in black sunglasses stopped impatiently.

"There's someone on the balcony, could you please take them away for me?" Qin Xiaoyu pointed timidly.

They were all men, and the man in the dark sunglasses understood Bai's meaning with just a glance. Although they didn't take off their sunglasses, their eyes were filled with disgust. One of the taller men reached out and grabbed Bai's arm.

"Hey, don't do it! I'm from the Legal Affairs Section, my surname is Bai, you can ask around!" Section Chief Bai shouted repeatedly, and he seemed to shrink half a head.

Another person wearing dark sunglasses couldn't stand it anymore.

"You're always so clumsy at work." He stepped forward and slapped Section Chief Bai, dislocating his jaw and leaving him powerless.

Two people carried Section Chief Bai downstairs like a small dog.

Qin Xiaoyu wiped the cold sweat from her forehead. It was another close call. How many more hurdles would she have to overcome in her life?

"Mom, are you alright?" Hanhan carefully locked the door before checking on Qin Xiaoyu.

"It's okay, Mom will take a shower." Qin Xiaoyu rushed into the bathroom and turned on the tap before the water even got hot.

Tears streamed down her face. Although nothing serious had happened, the fright she had experienced today was far greater than what she had felt at the Tang family's house that day. She really needed to be extra careful; the world was far more treacherous and ugly than she had imagined.