"Of course it's necessary, it's very necessary. The first impression you make when meeting your elders is very important. Okay, come and try on the clothes." After An Moxue finished her makeup, Aunt Ma smiled with satisfaction, feeling very gratified.

"You look even better with makeup on! Come on." Aunt Ma grabbed An Mo and handed her a dress. "Change quickly. It's all matched with your shoes and handbag. Let's see how it looks."

And so, An Moxue changed from white to red, then took off the red and put on green, changing all her clothes completely.

An Moxue, wearing a light blue suit, asked, "Auntie, which one do you think looks better?"

Aunt Ma took out a green dress that reached her toes and a cream-colored suit that fell below her knees, saying, "Put these on, and we'll let your Uncle Ma see which one looks better."

"Okay, Auntie, that's right. I haven't had breakfast yet after all this commotion this morning! I'm starving," An Moxue said pitifully.

Aunt Ma slapped her forehead. "Oh dear, I was so busy I forgot! It's already done. Come on, come out after you change into one set, and take that one with you. I'll come back and clean up the rest later. Hurry up, I'm going to get the bowls for dinner." Aunt Ma said as she left the house.

An Moxue watched Aunt Ma's retreating figure and smiled silently.

An Moxue came out wearing a green dress and walked into the living room, where she saw Wu Sicheng already sitting there.

An Moxue asked, "When did you arrive?"

The look of amazement in his eyes flashed for a moment, then he said, "Just arrived."

At this moment, Aunt Ma also came in. "Which outfit looks good on Mo Xue? This one now, or the one she's holding?"

An Moxue turned around and glanced helplessly at Old Ma, as if to say, "Look, your old man is really good at causing trouble."

Old Ma praised, "Young people should dress smartly and look good. Go and see what that outfit looks like?"

An Moxue quietly entered the room next door, closed the door, and her voice came from inside, "Uncle Ma, you and Auntie are truly husband and wife, your values ​​are so aligned that I have no choice but to obey."

"Stop being silly, aren't you hungry? Hurry up and come out, then you can eat."

"Old woman, is dinner ready?"

"Alright, only Mo Xue is left." Aunt Ma suppressed a smile; she had been busy since early morning, but her mood was still excellent.

"Okay, okay, it's my fault." An Moxue's helpless voice came, along with the sound of a door opening. "Which one? I'll change it."

Three pairs of eyes were fixed on her. Old Ma said, "This one, please! Be more obedient, more gentle and refined."

An Moxue looked at Wu Sicheng and said, "They both look good, they're both fine."

Finally, Aunt Ma made the decision, "This one will do!"

After the group finished eating, Aunt Ma styled her hair into an elegant updo, matching her outfit. Her hair was all piled up, revealing her beautiful swan neck. Wu Sicheng saw this and praised, "Auntie's skills are amazing! Mo Xue, you look even more beautiful now."

Based on their morning inquiry with Wu Sicheng, Old Ma and Aunt Ma had prepared the gifts to take to the Wu family: cigarettes, alcohol, candy, tea, seasonal fruits, two pieces of high-quality fabric, and a separate gift for each person.

Not only did An Moxue feel Uncle Ma and Aunt Ma's good intentions, but Wu Sicheng also felt them. He thought that since they were so wholeheartedly thinking about An Moxue and she trusted them so much, he should find an opportunity to ask the old couple some questions alone.

Wu Sicheng loaded everything into the car, and An Moxue leaned close to Aunt Ma and said, "Auntie, if I have time when I get back this afternoon, I'll make you some medicinal wine so that you won't run out."

"Let's go! When we get there, you must be humble and respectful, and show the deference of a junior, understand?" Old Ma instructed anxiously.

"Okay," An Moxue's cheerful voice rang out.

Wu Sicheng smiled and reassured them, "Uncle Ma, Aunt Ma, don't worry, my family is very easy to get along with. They liked her even before they met her, so there won't be any unpleasantness."

The car started and the two people left. Old Ma and Aunt Ma didn't close the door and go back into the house until the car was out of sight. They then began to pack up the items that Aunt Ma had prepared that morning.

In the military headquarters' family compound, the arrival of two uniformed police officers sparked a discussion.

It was during the school and work season, and the sight of two police officers in uniforms registering at the gate to enter the compound attracted the attention of people walking by, especially since one of them was an resident of the compound. Everyone who saw them asked, "Aimin, aren't you supposed to be at work?"

Aimin replied, "Auntie, I have official business to attend to at the Li family's house."

On the way, they encountered some more people, and Aimin answered them all with good temper, but each time he only said, "I have official business to investigate at the Li family's place." He would never say anything more.

The more this happens, the more attention it attracts.

When they entered the Li family's courtyard, a group of people had already gathered there, talking about the Li family.

"What happened to the Li family? The police have come to investigate. Judging from Aimin's expression, it must be something serious. They didn't reveal what it was, so it must be something big."

"Of course, they're all wearing uniforms! Look at that kid, he rarely wears a uniform to work, he only dresses up formally for important cases."

"Shall we go for a walk around the neighborhood?"

"Okay, I just finished eating, let me digest a bit."

Another group of people stood at the gate whispering among themselves, “Hey! Did you hear? The police came to the Li family’s door. The gatekeeper said they have a formal case investigation certificate and have registered it.”

Did they say who was being investigated?

"It says Lin Shan on it."

"Lin Shan was never a good person. I heard that she used tricks to get into the Li family years ago. Originally, it should have been her cousin and Li Fuhou who were engaged and married."

"What? Is that so? Tell me quickly, how come I didn't know about this!"

"Of course you don't know. When you married into our compound, they had already been married for more than a year or two. The honeymoon phase was over. Besides, that matter wasn't exactly honorable. Back then, Old Li was at the height of his fame. Who would dare to talk about it so openly? It would just offend people for no reason."

"Yes, please tell me more about it."

"I'm telling you, don't talk nonsense, you hear me? Anyway..."

When Wu Sicheng drove back to the compound, he saw more people than usual gathered in groups of three or five, whispering to each other. Even his return was ignored by several gossipy aunties.

"Mo Xue, it seems the police have already come to the Li family's door. My grandfather has a meeting this afternoon; he wasn't planning to go, but he's decided to go anyway, and he's even bringing that recording pen. Things will take effect quickly, like a snowball rolling downhill, and they'll suffer greatly. Just you wait and see."

"Well, I believe the government will give me a fair explanation. But is it really okay for you to leave my follow-up address at your grandfather's house?" However, the smile that An Moxue couldn't suppress betrayed her true feelings.