Chapter 99 Captain Xu is Here
"Hey, Aunt Li, calm down, calm down!"
Li Juan used all her strength to pull Li Xiuying back.
She said, "Aunt Li, don't worry. I've already told you everything. I've made it clear to Aunt Yang and Yang Zhiqiang that I have no intention of remarrying. Aunt Yang has definitely given up on trying to match me up with Yang Zhiqiang. And I've already agreed with Yang Zhiqiang that I'll be back to work at his shop tomorrow, so it wouldn't be appropriate for you to go again."
Li Xiuying was breathing heavily and was very angry.
In her opinion, what Old Lady Yang did was really unkind.
She had previously helped Old Lady Yang to match Yang Zhiqiang and Jiang Ling because she had misunderstood that the two were in love, the man was in love with the woman, but the young people were embarrassed to break the window paper, so she was willing to do a good deed and match them up.
But this is obviously not the case with Li Juan and Yang Zhiqiang!
Not to mention that Li Juan and Yang Zhiqiang had no contact at all, Li Juan herself had no intention of finding a partner.
If Li Juan wanted to find a partner, there would be nothing wrong with Grandma Yang doing this, but Li Juan didn't have that intention. If she did this, she would only be asking for trouble!
After all, Li Juan is a divorced widow raising her own children.
Li Xiuying herself has been a widow for more than ten years and knows best the difficulties faced by a widow, especially a young widow like Li Juan.
Being a widow with a child is hard enough, and there are always those who judge you. Even if you live a peaceful and down-to-earth life, there will always be those who can't bear to see others suffer and say bad things.
Old Mrs. Yang wanted to match Li Juan and Yang Zhiqiang, but she never thought about how much rumors would arise if this matter were to get out.
The more Li Xiuying thought about it, the angrier she became. She was also angry at Li Juan who was pulling her. She glared at her and said, "Old Lady Yang did such a thing, and you still tolerate it? You are such a coward!"
Although she was scolded, Li Juan was not unhappy at all. She listened to Li Xiuying's scolding with a smile. She knew that Li Xiuying said that because she couldn't bear to see her being wronged.
Li Xiuying: "You're still in the mood to laugh! Come on, you're the same. If you want to reject Yang Zhiqiang, just reject Yang Zhiqiang. Why don't you even quit your job and serve Old Lady Yang? It's not much to do. Just cook for her and take care of her. You can earn 20 yuan a day! What's going on? Are you afraid that if you don't quit, Old Lady Yang will force you to date Yang Zhiqiang?"
She rolled her eyes and said, "Don't worry. Although Old Lady Yang was confused in what she did, she's not that brainless. Forcing a woman is a crime, and she wouldn't do such a thing."
Li Juan: "No, Aunt Li, I just feel awkward being with Aunt Yang."
Li Xiuying poked her head again, feeling very disappointed. "What's there to be embarrassed about? Besides, it's okay to be embarrassed. You can get paid anyway!"
She sighed and said, "Forget it. Anyway, things have come to this. I can't go back and ask to continue being her caregiver. So let it be. You should go to work at Yang Zhiqiang's store tomorrow."
Li Juan nodded and tried to persuade Li Xiuying, "Don't be upset for me. I was going to go back to work in the store after Aunt Yang recovered from her injury. I'm just going back a little earlier now."
Li Xiuying was still angry, but she could only accept Li Juan's comfort and said, "Okay, okay."
As Li Juan returned to work at Yang Zhiqiang's store, Mrs. Yang's crazy enthusiasm for finding a partner for Yang Zhiqiang finally dissipated a little.
Of course, it’s not that Old Lady Yang is not in a hurry to find a partner for Yang Zhiqiang, but after Li Juan’s angry resignation, Yang Zhiqiang’s rage, and Ma Yulan’s earnest persuasion, no matter how anxious Old Lady Yang is, she dare not make trouble anymore.
Oh, yes, and Li Xiuying.
No, it should be said that the main reason why Old Lady Yang was able to survive was Li Xiuying.
On the day she learned that Li Juan had resigned, Li Xiuying almost rushed to Old Lady Yang's house to fight with her. Although she was stopped by Li Juan later, the next day, Li Xiuying still rushed to Old Lady Yang's house and scolded her.
Because it was not yet time to get off work, Shi Yue and Shi Qiu Shui were unable to witness this scene with their own eyes.
But according to Yao Dazui who was at the scene at the time, although Li Xiuying did not use a single dirty word at the time, she scolded Old Lady Yang from head to toe, from past to present, and made Old Lady Yang so ashamed that she could not even lift her head.
After scolding Old Lady Yang, Li Xiuying felt that she had vented her anger and left without a trace of anything. However, Old Lady Yang felt unhappy.
Old Lady Yang sincerely believed that her matchmaking between Li Juan and her son was a win-win situation. Her son had found a partner, and Li Juan had a good home. How wonderful! However, she didn't expect that Li Juan and Yang Zhiqiang would be unwilling to accept her proposal, wasting her efforts. As outsiders, Ma Yulan and Li Xiuying even thought she had done something wrong and criticized her.
She felt very aggrieved, but since no one stood on her side, she could only feel aggrieved by herself.
All the recent events in the courtyard were started by Old Lady Yang. Once she calmed down, the courtyard also calmed down.
As a manager of the academy, Ma Yulan had a rare few days of peace of mind and thought it would be great if everyone in the academy could always stay like this and not cause trouble.
But Shi Qiu Shui, who likes to watch the fun, doesn't think so.
She held up her chubby chin and sighed, "There's nothing exciting to watch lately. It's so boring."
Shi Yue twitched his lips and glanced at his daughter, asking, "What kind of fun do you want to see? Why not watch TV?"
Shi Qiushui pouted: "Isn't it different to watch a live event and a TV show..."
Shi Yue: "Hey..."
At this moment, the voice of Captain Xu from the Public Security Bureau suddenly rang out from outside the door, "Shi Yue, Shi Yue, are you home?"
Shi Yue quickly stood up and opened the door. He greeted Captain Xu as he entered the room and sat down. While pouring water for Captain Xu, he asked, "Captain Xu, why are you here today? Is there something wrong?"
Captain Xu: "Ah, yes, I came here today for something."
He took out an envelope and placed it on the coffee table. He said, "The case you reported earlier against the gang using fake antiques to defraud people in Panjiayuan has been closed. I'm here to give you the reward."
It took Shi Yue a moment to realize what Captain Xu was talking about. He said in surprise, "The case was just concluded? It's been over a month, almost two months, right? I almost forgot about it."
Captain Xu: "Well, you don't know, this case is quite complicated."
He said, "Although we quickly* identified the three individuals you reported as being involved in a fraudulent scheme involving counterfeit antiques, our investigation revealed that they were connected to a transnational antique smuggling ring the city police were pursuing. In order to apprehend that smuggler gang, we couldn't directly arrest the three scammers... It was quite complicated. But now it's over. We've apprehended the three scammers and the smuggling ring, and the case has been transferred to the procuratorate. Here, this is the bonus I promised you after the case is closed."
He pursed his lips and motioned Shi Yue to look at the envelope on the coffee table.
Shi Yue looked in the direction he pointed and raised his eyebrows in surprise. This was because the envelope Captain Xu gave him this time looked particularly thick.
Captain Xu noticed his surprised expression and explained, "The Municipal Bureau also has a share of the bonus this time, so..."
Shi Yue understood. As for the Municipal Bureau, its funding must be more generous than that of the Public Security Bureau in Captain Xu's district. Moreover, as Captain Xu said, this case involves international issues and is considered a major case. The level of the case is different, so the reward is of course more generous.
He smiled brightly and said, "Oh, thank you so much. It's just a small thing, but you still bothered me to come here."
Captain Xu waved his hand and said, "No, you misunderstood. I'm not here just to give you the bonus. I also have something to discuss with Jiang Ling from your hospital."
He asked uncertainly, "Jiang Ling lives in your compound, right? A while ago, you and that older sister surnamed Ma from your compound went to the police station to report Jiang Ling. I saw the police report receipt at the bureau, and your compound's address was written on it."
Shi Yue: "Ah, Jiang Ling, she used to live in our courtyard, but she's gone now."
Captain Xu: "Did she move away? Do you know where she moved to? We suspect we've caught the scammer who stole her money, and we need her to go to the police station to identify him."
Shi Qiushui's eyes widened: "Uncle Xu, did you catch the liar who cheated Sister Jiang?!"
Captain Xu: "It's suspected that it's the suspect we arrested this time. His surname is also Zhang. He also committed fraud by claiming that he could recommend people to work as hostesses at the Asian Games. However, this time, he not only demanded money, but also tried to grope the girl. The victim felt something was wrong and sent him to our Public Security Bureau. However, until Jiang Ling identifies him, we can't be sure if he is Director Zhang who defrauded Jiang Ling."
Shi Qiu Shui pouted her little face and looked very angry.
This liar is so mean, not only does he cheat people out of their money, he also touches them!
She said to Captain Xu, "Uncle Xu, I know where Sister Jiang lives now. I'll take you to find her!"
The sooner Captain Xu finds Sister Jiang, the sooner he can identify the liar and send him to jail!
Captain Xu smiled and patted Shi Qiushui's head: "Xiaoqiu, do you know where Jiang Ling lives now? Then Xiaoqiu, can you tell Uncle Xu? Uncle Xu doesn't need Xiaoqiu to lead him. He can go find Jiang Ling with his colleagues, but Xiaoqiu has to tell Uncle Xu the address."
Shi Qiushui nodded: "Yes, Sister Jiang is now in Room 401 on the fourth floor of the South Dormitory Building of the Studio."
This was the address she wrote down when she went to the studio with everyone in the compound to send Jiang Ling off last time.
Captain Xu silently wrote down the address Shi Qiushui said, then looked up and said to Shi Yue: "Okay, then I won't bother you anymore."
Shi Yue: "Hey, Captain Xu, won't you come sit down?"
Captain Xu stood up and said, "No, I have to go to the studio to find Comrade Jiang Ling."
Shi Yue: "Oh, fine, I'll see you off."
"No need to send me off. I've been here several times and I'm familiar with the route. I don't need you to send me off."
Captain Xu was walking out as he spoke. Shi Yue quickly stood up and followed him out the door. When they reached the gate, Captain Xu waved his hand and said, "That's enough. Just send me to the gate. I'm leaving now."
After saying that, he strode away.
Watching Captain Xu's figure slowly disappear into the distance, Shi Yue turned around and prepared to go home. At this time, Ma Yulan from the yard came over.
She pointed in the direction of the courtyard and said, "Hey, Shi Yue, I think the man who just left looks familiar. Isn't he Captain Xu from the Public Security Bureau? What's the matter with him coming to see you?"
Shi Yue: "Ah, yes, it's Captain Xu from the Public Security Bureau. I reported a counterfeit seller to the Public Security Bureau before, and they caught him. This time he came here to give me a bonus."
He half-truthfully revealed some information to Ma Yulan.
Ma Yulan: "The Public Security Bureau gives out rewards for reporting counterfeit goods?"
Shi Yue nodded: "Send it to me."
He didn't lie this time. There really was a reward for reporting people selling counterfeit goods at the Public Security Bureau. He had heard Captain Xu talk about this when he went to the Public Security Bureau once before.
Ma Yulan slapped her forehead and said regretfully, "Oh, if only I had known I could get a bonus for reporting counterfeiters. I bought a pair of fake shoes a few days ago, and it still makes me angry when I think about it. When I bought the shoes, the guy said everything was fine, saying his shoes were imported and made of genuine cowhide. But after I bought them and wore them for just half a day, they started to break. I took the shoes to him the next day, but he still refused to admit it and asked me how I could prove I bought them from him. How could I prove it? Really... If I had known I could report counterfeiters, I would have reported him!"
Shi Yue chuckled and said, "If you still remember where the fake shoe seller is, it's not too late to report him now."
Ma Yulan: "It's been several days. Can I still report it?"
Shi Yue: "Yes, no matter how many days it takes, as long as he is sure that he is selling fake goods, you can report him."
Ma Yulan: "Really?"
Shi Yue nodded.
Ma Yulan was really excited now. She rolled up her sleeves and said, "Then I have to report him!"
After saying that, she started to head to the police station. After taking two steps, she turned back and explained, a little embarrassedly, "Hey, I'm not reporting him for the reward. I just don't want others to be deceived."
Shi Yue suppressed his laughter and nodded: "Yeah, I know, Aunt Ma, you are doing this for everyone's good!"
Ma Yulan: "Yes, I'm doing this for everyone's good!"
"Okay, I won't talk to you anymore. I have to go to the Public Security Bureau to report it."
Ma Yulan left in a hurry, and Shi Yue turned around and went back home. At home, Shi Qiushui was lying on the sofa, staring at the envelope on the coffee table not far away. Seeing Shi Yue coming back, she excitedly shouted, "Dad!"
Shi Yue walked over and asked, "Huh? What's wrong?"
Shi Qiushui's face flushed with excitement as she whispered, "Dad, how much money do you think Uncle Xu will give us in bonus this time?"
She was waiting for Shi Yue to come back and open the envelope.
Shi Yue didn't even need to guess to know that Shi Qiu Shui was thinking about the bonus.
Because he was also thinking about the bonus.
He smiled and sat on the sofa and said, "I don't know. Let me take a look."
Shi Yue picked up the envelope from the coffee table. Although he thought the envelope was quite thick just by looking at its appearance, he was still surprised when he picked it up.
So thick?
How much bonus is there?
Shi Yue quickly opened the envelope and saw a thick stack of hundred-yuan bills inside. He counted them briefly and found that there were fifteen of them.
Shi Qiushui, who had been staring at Shi Yue's movements, widened his eyes in disbelief: "Five thousand, Dad, this time the bonus is actually fifteen thousand!"
Shi Yue: "Yeah, there are actually 1,500."
He was really surprised. This time the bonus was more than all his previous bonuses combined!
It’s worthy of being the Municipal Bureau to be so generous.
What Shi Yue didn't know was that the huge amount of bonus this time had little to do with the Municipal Bureau. Although the Municipal Bureau had more funds, there were fixed rules for giving bonuses to enthusiastic citizens who provided clues. It wasn't that the Municipal Bureau could give out as much as it wanted.
The reason why his bonus is so high this time is actually because the level of this case is particularly high. The several smugglers caught by the Municipal Bureau this time are all criminals who have been wanted internationally for a long time. The amount involved in the case is as high as hundreds of millions, so Shi Yue’s bonus this time is so generous.
However, Shi Yue did not delve into this matter. After all, the money was in his hands, so would he find it too generous? Of course not.
Shi Yue was very happy with the new money coming in. He took out a hundred-yuan bill from the envelope and said, "Come on, Xiaoqiu, we got the bonus today, let's go eat something nice!"
When it comes to food, Shi Qiushui's reaction is always quick. She jumped off the sofa and said, "Great! Let's eat something delicious!"
Shi Yue stood up and asked, "What do you want to eat?"
Shi Qiushui: "Let's have barbecue!"
She looked at Shi Yue with her big watery eyes and said, "Dad, I want to eat the grilled lamb kebabs we had last time."
Shi Yue: "Okay, let's eat grilled lamb skewers!"
"Yeah, yeah!"
Shi Qiu Shui skipped and danced as she followed Shi Yue out to eat grilled lamb skewers. Actually, they had already left quite late today, and it was almost dinner time. The shop selling grilled lamb skewers was almost full, and Shi Yue had to work very hard to find two young men to share a table with.
Coincidentally, the two young men were also workers in the machinery factory. Shi Yue didn't know them, but they knew Shi Yue.
But when it comes to eating, no matter whether you know each other or not, you will get to know each other as soon as you sit down and have a meal together. After the meal, the two guys started calling Shi Yue "Brother Shi".
After a pleasant dinner, Shi Yue took Shi Qiu Shui for a walk in the small park to help digest the food before heading home.
When they returned to the compound, it was already dark, probably around eight o'clock, but the compound was extremely lively. Shi Yue heard laughter in the yard before he even reached the door.
"Wow, I was wondering why the courtyard was so lively. So it's you, Jiang Ling, who's back?"
When Shi Yue entered the yard, he saw Jiang Ling surrounded by people.
Shi Qiu Shui also saw Jiang Ling. She called out "Sister Jiang" sweetly, then let go of Shi Yue's hand and ran over to get close to Jiang Ling.
Shi Yue: ...
After taking a look at his heartless daughter, Shi Yue also took a step towards the crowd in the middle of the yard.
He came over and asked curiously, "Hey, Jiang Ling, why did you come back so suddenly?"
Before Jiang Ling could even speak, Ma Yulan explained, "It's me. I brought Jiang Ling back. I just went to the Public Security Bureau to report the fake shoe dealer and ran into Jiang Ling who was trying to identify the scammer. I thought she had been gone for several days and must have missed the people in our courtyard, so I brought her back to see her."
Shi Yue: "Yeah, Captain Xu just told me that they caught a scammer who was suspected of defrauding Jiang Ling, and they wanted to find Jiang Ling to identify him."
He turned to look at Jiang Ling and asked, "How is it? Was that the liar who cheated you?"
Jiang Ling nodded: "Yes, it's him!"
Ma Yulan: "This is exactly what we're talking about. The scammer was caught. When he was arrested, he still had over a thousand yuan in stolen money on him. The Public Security Bureau decided to return the thousand yuan to Jiang Ling first."
Shi Yue: "Hey, that's good."
Although I can't get all the money back, getting back a thousand yuan is better than getting no money at all.
Jiang Ling was indeed very happy at the moment. Although she had already joined the production studio, she had only been working for a few days and had less than 100 yuan on her before payday. She didn't dare spend the 100 yuan lavishly, for fear that she would have to spend it later.
Now that she has this thousand yuan, she doesn't have to be so tight-fisted anymore. No, in fact, she doesn't even need a thousand yuan. She only needs to keep five hundred yuan for herself, and she wants to mail the remaining five hundred yuan back home to her parents.
Jiang Ling was happy, and everyone was happy for her too. They laughed and talked for a long time until around nine o'clock. Jiang Ling looked down at her watch and said, "Oh, it's almost half past nine. I should go."
Ma Yulan: "It's so late already? Well, Jiang Ling, why don't you stay here tonight? There's room at my aunt's house anyway, so why don't you stay there?"
Jiang Ling: "Auntie Ma, I want to stay here too, but I can't. I have a show early tomorrow morning, and it will be too late for me to go there in the morning."
"Oh, I see." Ma Yulan: "If you have a role, you still have to go back. Work is more important."
Jiang Ling: "Well, aunties, I'll be leaving first."
Ma Yulan: "Let's go. Be careful on the road."
Li Xiu: "Yes, it's getting late. Jiang Ling, be careful on your way back. Try to take the main road instead of the small roads."
Gao Cuifen: "Yes, Jiang Ling, please be careful."
Jiang Ling: "Okay, ladies, I've remembered everything you said. I'll be leaving now."
She waved her hand and left the compound with brisk steps.
The remaining aunts turned their attention to Ma Yulan. Yao Dazui asked curiously, "Hey, Old Ma, you just said you went to the Public Security Bureau to report someone who bought fake shoes? What made you think of going to the Public Security Bureau to report it?"
Ma Yulan: "Well, Shi Yue told me that if you report people selling counterfeit goods to the Public Security Bureau, you can get a reward, so I went."
Gao Cuifen's eyes lit up immediately when she heard there was money to be won. She pushed aside Yao Dazui who was blocking her way, moved closer to Ma Yulan and asked, "Lao Ma, did you get the bonus? How much is it?"
Ma Yulan: "Well, I haven't received it yet. The comrades from the Public Security Bureau told me that after they catch the person selling counterfeit goods, they will give me a bonus based on the amount of money he sold, ranging from fifty to several hundred yuan. Why don't you ask Shi Yue? Shi Yue also received a bonus. Ask him how much it is."
Gao Cuifen asked with bright eyes: "Shi Yue, how much is your bonus?"
Shi Yue: ...
He made up a random number: "Ah, just over a hundred yuan."
"So much?!" Gao Cuifen exclaimed, as if she had found a new way to make money.
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