“No,” Su Ming answered for his daughter. “Xiao Nuan opened a restaurant, and she has to personally cook for the first three days. These are crucial days for establishing her reputation. I’m telling you, those old cases of yours have been sealed away for years, so why rush them in these three days?”
Lu Kuan chuckled. "Oh, Comrade Su can cook too?"
"Mm." Su Xiaonuan cupped her hands in greeting. "My shop opens tomorrow. If Director Lu doesn't mind that the shop is small, you can come and support me. I would be very grateful. Of course, I'm inviting Director Lu to come and have a free meal."
"Then I won't stand on ceremony. I'll come to your shop for dinner after get off work tomorrow. I'll be bringing a few people with me. Is that alright?"
"No problem, with Director Lu here, my little shop will definitely be honored." Su Xiaonuan felt relieved.
Judging from the scene of everyone rushing in to grab food today, she had a premonition that she wouldn't be able to handle the situation tomorrow. She had to cook herself and maintain order at the scene, which was a bit overwhelming.
Although both chefs cooked up good dishes, mistakes were inevitable in the midst of the chaos, so she still had to supervise the kitchen herself and, when necessary, even take charge of the cooking.
Su Xiaonuan led everyone to Xie Zhi's house. It was a three-story villa with a garden in front. Looking through the carved iron gate, the yard was empty, but the sounds of adults and children crying could be heard.
The sound of crying was accompanied by the sound of a male and female duet.
There were also sounds of sticks hitting the body.
It was impossible to make out what tune the man and woman were singing, but it certainly wasn't a pleasant one; otherwise, the adults and children inside wouldn't have been crying so heartbreakingly.
"Oh no, we're too late!" Su Xiaonuan was so anxious she was about to jump over the courtyard wall. "They're beating the child again."
The gate to the courtyard was closed, and they couldn't get in.
Lu Kuan shook his head and ordered the man beside him, "Climb over the wall and open the gate."
The person tried twice but failed to get in.
Su Xiaonuan and Su Ming took to the air, stood on the courtyard wall, and then jumped into the courtyard.
Lu Kuan's expression was rather unpleasant; his men had failed to fly in, while the Su family father and daughter had instead gone in.
That's a bit ironic!
"Director Lu, I'm sorry, I strained my back yesterday. I'm sorry for embarrassing you." The subordinate quickly apologized.
"You should have said so earlier! If you had, I wouldn't have let you go. You've really embarrassed yourself." Lu Kuan turned and left.
Su Ming opened the door.
Su Xiaonuan was the first to rush into the house. She saw Lan Yin and Xie Zhi playing a mixed doubles match against the two children, while Li Chunxiang was also busy playing a singles match against Aunt Chen.
"stop!"
They were engrossed in their fight and didn't notice anyone coming in. Only when they heard the shout did they all turn around.
"You... how did you get in?" Xie Zhi dropped the stick in his hand and spoke incoherently, afraid that Su Xiaonuan would kick him. He had developed a psychological aversion to this woman.
"Su Xiaonuan, you've trespassed on my property! I'm calling the police right now to arrest you!" Lan Yin grabbed a stick and lunged at the telephone.
"Su Xiaonuan, you bitch, how dare you barge into our house?" Li Chunxiang held a stick in her left hand and tapped it lightly on her right palm from time to time as she approached Su Xiaonuan step by step.
Although Li Chunxiang was also afraid of Su Xiaonuan, she felt that she had weapons, her daughter and son-in-law to help her, and they were in her own home, so they would definitely have the upper hand. As long as they could defeat Su Xiaonuan, they could subdue her.
"Stop!" Lu Kuan's authoritative voice rang out.
That sound was absolutely devastating!
Both Xie Zhi and Lan Yin were startled and looked over at the same time.
Li Chunxiang looked up and was intimidated by the man's imposing demeanor. Moreover, the man was wearing a police uniform, and the baton in his hand fell to the ground with a thud. He also stepped back.
Because she noticed that many fully armed police officers had entered.
Aunt Chen finally breathed a sigh of relief and, despite the pain, helped the two children up.
"Director Lu, what a rare guest! What brings you to my home?" Xie Zhi, like a chameleon, instantly returned to normal, smiling as he stepped forward to greet him.
Just as Xie Zhi's hand was about to reach out to Lu Kuan, he raised his hand to slap Xie Zhi's hand away and then raised his hand upwards. "Take these child abusers back for ideological education."
The first two policemen who came over took Xie Zhi into custody, one on each side.
"You...you can't just arrest people like that..." Xie Zhi struggled.
"Director Lu, are you sure you're not mistaken?" Lan Yin threw down the stick, swayed her hips as she walked over, blinking her big eyes with a pitiful look. "Or is someone badmouthing us behind our backs?"
This is one of her usual tricks.
Any man, when she's casting those captivating glances, will feel a pang of tenderness and give her a break.
She didn't want to spend a few days at the police station.
"What are you all standing there for?" Lu Kuan's brows furrowed deeper as he waved to the police officers beside him. "Arrest this woman too."
In an instant, Lan Yin was also brought under control.
"And that woman, arrest them both and take them back to the station." Lu Kuan pointed at Li Chunxiang.
"No! No!" Li Chunxiang turned and ran.
Su Ming reached out and grabbed her, "Why are you running away, you old witch?"
"It's none of my business, let me go!" Li Chunxiang twisted her shoulders and said defiantly.
All three kept protesting their innocence, and Xie Zhi even threatened to sue Lu Kuan for abusing his power.
Su Xiaonuan walked over, gently stroked the two children's faces, and whispered, "Come with Auntie, let them see your injuries, okay?"
"Yes." Xiao Tian and Xiao Li both had tears on their faces, and they nodded.
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