"Congratulations, Uncle Ma, on your promotion! However, this is all the result of your own hard work, Uncle Ma. I just did a small thing." Liu Yanran said modestly.
"Niece Yanran, don't be so modest. Without your help, we would not have been able to solve this case so smoothly. I will definitely repay you well." Director Ma said seriously.
"Uncle Ma, you're so kind. I don't need anything in return. As long as everyone is safe and sound, that's all that matters."
"Niece Yanran, you are such a kind child. If you have any difficulties in the future, just come to me and I will do my best to help."
"Thank you, Uncle Ma, you are so kind."
At that moment, another young member of the Liu family ran over breathlessly. Upon seeing Director Ma, he immediately saluted, "Hello, Director!" This young member had earned his place in the civil service through his own hard work and now worked as a public security officer at the Public Security Bureau. Since today was a wedding, he came in his casual clothes.
The brothers who had come with Chen Erhe all looked at him, their hearts trembling. This family not only had relatives in the police force, but also had a close relationship with the police chief. Could this really be the legendary Liujiapo, the poorest family in the surrounding area? Chen Erhe scratched his head, saying he had no idea. According to others, the Liu family had always been extremely poor, even their clothes were covered in patches.
Director Ma smiled and said to the younger Liu family member, "This isn't the bureau. I'm here as the uncle of Yanran's niece. Just follow my lead and call me Uncle Ma!" In reality, Director Ma had learned of Liu Yanran's wedding plans at Liujiapo precisely because of this subordinate. Regardless, Liu Yanran was the benefactor who had enabled his promotion, so returning the favor was essential. It must be said that becoming a bureau chief is truly remarkable!
Director Ma saw Chen Er and a few others standing nearby. They didn't look like they were there for a wedding, and he knew them. They'd been arrested several times for causing trouble and hung out with the unemployed, low-lifes in the county. They didn't look like good people. "Are you guys here for a wedding, too?" They certainly didn't dare say they were looking for trouble. People these days have a deep fear of the police.
"Yes, yes, I'm Liu Jiakang's former classmate." Chen Erhe immediately realized. "Then why are you here empty-handed?" Director Ma said, shaking the gift in his hand. "I, a director, know how to bring gifts. It's really unkind of you to come here empty-handed!" Several people hurriedly searched their pockets, and soon they had gathered over a hundred gifts. Although these people were uneducated, they were truly favored at home, so they had no shortage of money.
Chen Erhe and the others handed the money to the bookkeeper with a fawning look on their faces, then found a seat and sat down. They looked around and talked quietly.
"I didn't expect the Liu family to be so grand, even the Public Security Bureau Chief came."
"Yeah, it seems that Liu Yanran is quite capable."
"However, we must be careful today and not cause any trouble."
As they were talking, the bride and groom came over to toast. Li Xiuxiu looked beautiful in her red wedding gown, covered by a matching down jacket. She was slightly startled when she saw Chen Erhe, but quickly regained her smile.
Chen Erhe stared at Li Xiuxiu with his eyes wide open. He remembered that this was the daughter of the carpenter master. He had never expected that she would grow up so beautiful and marry Liu Jiakang. He was so lucky. However, when he thought about his own daughter-in-law, who was not bad either, he felt less disappointed.
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