Chapter 176 176 Familiar Face Upon Meeting
"Okay, then I won't see you off. Be careful on the road," Zhang Bing said hurriedly as he poured water for the group.
"I understand." Su Xiao nodded to the group and turned to leave.
Qin Shi pursed his lips slightly, wanting to call her back and ask her clearly, but he hesitated and had already gone out.
"Please wait a moment, I'll go and take care of the formalities, then we can hand over the work." Zhang Bing brought out tea at the right moment, interrupting his hesitation.
"Wait, who was that person who just went out? He looks familiar." Qin Shi's expression was serious, and Zhang Bing dared not be negligent.
“Her name is Su Xiaoxiao, she’s seventeen, from Nancheng, oh, she’s also Su Peipei’s cousin whom you’re taking away.” Zhang Bing said, praising Su Xiaoxiao as he spoke, “Don’t worry, she’ll be fine. She’s already been sent to the countryside and just got back a few days ago to take this year’s high school graduation exam…”
Qin Shi frowned. "Su Peipei's sister? Can we call her back to give a statement?"
"Huh? Oh..." Zhang Bing didn't expect him to make this request, but he still agreed and immediately went to chase after the person.
Su Xiao turned around when she heard the voice, and stopped when she saw Zhang Bing.
"Brother Zhang, is there anything else?"
"Yes, those people were sent down from above to investigate a case. It seems that Su Peipei is also involved. They came here to take Su Peipei away."
As they walked, Zhang Bing explained the situation to her.
"Captain Qin knows you are Su Peipei's sister and wants to know some things from you. You don't need to be nervous."
"Okay." Su Xiao was naturally not nervous.
Su Xiao returned to the reception room and this time sat at the lower end of the table.
"Hello, my name is Qin Shi. Don't be nervous, we're just having a casual chat." Qin Shi's tone was very calm, leaving the people next to him dumbfounded.
Is this still the same Qin, the taciturn and ruthless captain?
"Okay, what do you want to ask?" Su Xiao smiled cooperatively.
"May I ask, what is your relationship with Su Peipei? What is it like?"
Qin Shi casually posed a question, and he started chatting with Su Xiaoxiao.
Su Xiaoxiao didn't hide her relationship with Su Peipei and answered truthfully. Actually, she was quite curious: what had Su Peipei done this time?
Qin Shi chatted with Su Xiaoxiao in a gentle tone.
Little did they know, this scene had already shattered the worldviews of the others.
Is this person really their captain? Or...?
The group exchanged glances, their eyes brimming with gossip, and their gazes toward Su Xiaoxiao held a hint of eagerness.
Is it possible that they're about to have a sister-in-law?
Su Xiao told Qin Shi almost everything she could, and Qin Shi also learned a lot about her basic situation. He didn't expect the girl's background to be so pitiful, so he couldn't help but soften his attitude towards her.
"Captain Qin, the formalities are complete. Shall we take the person away now?" Zhang Bing returned and handed a document to Qin Shi.
Qin Shi glanced through the document casually and nodded, "Yes. I understand the situation. We will follow up on this case together."
"Alright, then thank you for your hard work, Captain Qin." Zhang Bing, who was also a soldier, felt quite friendly towards Qin Shi and the others.
Su Peipei was brought out, handcuffed, her face pale, and she looked unwell.
Su Xiaoxiao stood in the reception room without showing herself, only watching through the glass window as she was forced into a military vehicle and driven away.
On the bus, someone teased Qin Shi, "Captain, have you taken a fancy to that girl?"
Qin Shi's expression turned solemn. "Don't talk nonsense. I just think she looks familiar."
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