Chapter 144 Together We Go to the Police Station
The two Jiang sisters, with tears in their eyes, stared pitifully at the uniformed man, trying to use their pity to remove the hats from their heads.
The police had encountered the prisoners' wailing and pleading countless times. Showing pity to prisoners was irresponsible to the public. Seeing that the three refused to cooperate, they immediately handcuffed them.
The moment she was handcuffed, Liu Dahong was stunned and dared not resist anymore. She just cried and lamented the injustice of her fate, from her parents' preference for boys over girls when she was a child to her husband's family's favoritism towards her second son when she got married.
"That's enough. If you keep talking, you'll add another crime to your list. With multiple crimes combined, it won't just be a detention at the police station anymore."
Upon hearing this, the woman trembled with fear, pursed her lips, and dared not say another word. Although Jiang Nan and Jiang Yue both lowered their heads in shame, their thoughts were quite different!
Jiang Nan blamed her mother for not thinking things through. After this incident, who in the surrounding villages would dare to propose marriage? It would be better to go south and try one's luck; maybe she could meet the right person!
Jiang Yue was filled with resentment, her target Yun Xia. The warm indoor space, the dazzling array of goods, the tempting food—all of these should have been hers. It was all Yun Xia's fault for stealing her place in her brother's heart.
What the three were thinking was unknown to the people in the Chaoan Supermarket. After the onlookers dispersed, Aunt Qu found some ointment and applied it to Yang Zhaodi.
"Oh, it's just a little bruise, you don't really need to worry about it!"
"That won't do. You were injured at the store entrance, it's a work injury, you need to apply medicine, and the cost of supplements, medical expenses, and subsidies will not be reduced by a single penny this month."
"No, that's not how you calculate it. How can you ask for money when you're just helping your neighbor?"
“Aunt Yang, if it weren’t for you, Aunt Wu would have been arrested and what would have happened to her. Please accept the money. Besides, it’s the shop’s rule, set by the big boss behind the scenes, and we can’t break it.”
Since Yunxia had said so, Yang Zhaodi couldn't refuse and had no choice but to nod in agreement.
With a creak, Wu Lifang wiped away her tears and came out of the warehouse, hugging Jiang An tightly. "An'an, it's Mom's fault. I couldn't protect you and you suffered."
"Mom, An'an can run and jump, eats well, is in good health, and hasn't suffered any injustice!"
Looking into her son's bright eyes, Wu Lifang smiled with relief, patted his head, and said gently, "My An'an is well-behaved and sensible, so lovable. Who would have the heart to bully you?"
After tidying up, the store reopened. Despite the disturbance earlier, there were still quite a few customers. In the evening, several police officers entered the store.
"Officers, did Liu Dahong send you here?"
"Liu Dahong? I don't know him. We're from the Chengxi Branch. Do you know Jiang Jianshe and Jiang Wu? They disrupted the operation of the textile factory and are currently detained at the Chengxi Branch. They say you're related, so bring the fines and your credentials to get them out!"
"A fine?" I understand bringing identification; it's an essential item for picking someone up from the police station. But what the heck is a fine?
"Oh, the two of them caused a scene at the factory gate, injured the security guard, ran into the factory, and smashed two sewing machines. The estimated repair cost is 50 yuan, and the security guard's medical expenses, lost wages, etc., are about 100 yuan."
150 yuan, goodness, three months' salary, they really know how to spend it. Seeing that Aunt Wu was showing signs of feeling sorry for her, Yun Xia strode forward and said, "Police officers, you're too late. Jiang Jianshe and Jiang Wu's relatives were taken away by the street police station this morning. Turn left at the intersection ahead, you can go there to look for them."
The situation developed beyond expectations. The police officer pushed up his glasses and said, "Well... sorry to bother you!" Then, he picked up the folder and turned to leave.
"This... I'm new to the city and don't know anyone. What if I commit a serious crime? What should I do?"
“Aunt Wu, you should think about Jiang Chao and Jiang An, even if you don’t think about yourself. Our family is in debt right now. In two years, Jiang Chao will be taking the college entrance exam. The Jiang family is obviously in trouble, which is why they are desperate and causing trouble in the city. Once they give in and pay the money, it will be like a dam being eaten away by ants.”
"Mom, you're just too kind-hearted. Even if you feel sorry for the Jiang family in Chestnut Village, think about what they've done in the past, and think about An'an!"
Upon hearing this, Wu Lifang couldn't help but think of the term "living burial," and her newly aroused charitable heart vanished instantly, leaving only resentment.
"That's right, those people don't deserve any sympathy."
On the other side, the mother and her two children, who were temporarily detained, were so shocked by the news that the Jiang family father and son had been imprisoned that Liu Dahong almost couldn't breathe.
"Damn it, what a tragedy! Second Uncle, look at the wife you married! She watches her own brother go to jail and doesn't even try to help! Waaah~"
Clang! Clang!
"What are you yelling about? You're locked up and you still won't behave? You have hands and feet, and someone's holding a knife to your throat, forcing you to do bad things?"
Speechless after being rebuked, he could only shrink into a corner, glaring resentfully at the wall.
"Mom, sister, I'm scared!" If I keep this a secret, how am I going to find a rich husband in the future?
"Don't be afraid, Yue'er, your sister is here. In a couple of days, we'll be able to get out. Then we'll try to get Dad and your brother out, and the whole family can be together again!"
"But they committed serious crimes of assault and property damage. Do we still have the money to pay compensation?"
At this point, Jiang Yue felt a surge of resentment. It was all Jiang Wu's fault for not studying hard, causing a huge disaster, and having to rely on his family to cover for him. As a result, she was unable to go to school and had to live a miserable life of tightening her belt.
“Awu is the heir of the Jiang family, and your father is the pillar of the family. They must be taken advantage of!”
With her mother speaking, Jiang Yue dared not complain anymore. Leaning against Jiang Nan, she slowly fell asleep.
A week later, the three of them were arguing and making a ruckus as they headed home!
"Oh, you're finally back. Tsk tsk, you're disrespectful to your elders, and now they've come knocking on your door. Goodness, Wu, you're really something. Not only did you seize your husband's property, but you haven't paid a single penny in alimony." The old woman said gloatingly.
Upon hearing this, Yun Xia gave a perfunctory thank you and led the group towards home.
This time, the few people who had just been released from prison were much smarter. They laid out a mat at the door, lay down, and didn't cry, shout, or make a fuss. If a passerby asked them a question, they would quietly recount their tragic experiences, such as the wrongful death of their brother-in-law, the disrespect of their sister-in-law to their father-in-law, and the disaster that befell their hometown and having nowhere to live.
It's true that he has nowhere to live. His house in Chestnut Village had long been seized by creditors and mortgaged for 10,000 yuan. Old Master Jiang lay on a cloth mat, covered with a thin quilt, sobbing softly, as if he would die at any moment.
The neighbors' whispers made Yunxia realize something was wrong. In addition, she didn't hear any crying or cursing, so she guessed that the other party was using a sob story strategy.
She ran to the door and, before anyone could react, collapsed to the ground, crying out, "Grandpa Jiang, Grandpa Jiang, wake up! Don't scare Xiaxia! Aunt Liu, Aunt Wu sends 10 yuan back to our hometown every month, and this is how you take care of Grandpa? Who gets all the nutritional supplements that Brother Jiang Chao sends over during holidays? Look how thin Grandpa has become!"
These words directly refuted the rumors that Wu Lifang was disrespectful to her elders. Ten yuan a month, plus nutritional supplements, is an unparalleled standard of living.
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