Forty minutes later, Xu Wan and Jiang Tingzhou returned home.
The aroma of food wafted from the kitchen as I entered.
Xu Pingrong saw his daughter and son-in-law return, each carrying a plate of food, and happily came out. "Oh dear, it's not a workday today, why aren't you at work? Taking leave all the time doesn't give the boss a good impression."
"Mom, our working hours are quite flexible, it's okay."
Xu Wan spoke in a light and cheerful tone.
She wanted to keep the matter of giving a statement a secret for as long as possible.
Jiang Tingzhou also went into the kitchen to help get the bowls and chopsticks.
During lunch, Xu Wan didn't say much. Instead, Jiang Tingzhou broke the awkward silence first, "Mom, have you found anything you're not used to living here lately?"
"No, no, everything is fine," Xu Pingrong quickly said. "I really appreciate it if you let me live with you. You're all busy with work, so just let me know if there's anything you need me to do. I don't have anything to do at home anyway."
"Mom, don't overwork yourself."
"I'm not tired. I see we have an oven at home, and I'd like to learn how to make bread and cakes for you when I have time. These days, everyone is concerned about health, and the healthiest things are the ones we make ourselves!"
Xu Pingrong has been out of prison for just one week and is very satisfied with everything now.
They are also full of hope for the future.
Seeing this, Xu Wan was speechless. Looking at the empty bowls and plates, she said, "Mom, I'll help you clean up the dishes."
"No need, you guys work hard enough, I can do it."
Xu Pingrong quickly reached out to grab the remaining empty bowls.
"Mom, let Wanwan help you today." Jiang Tingzhou handed the bowl in front of him to Xu Wan. "Um, I have something I want to tell you."
Even if Xu Pingrong was very easygoing, he could sense that something was wrong at this moment.
She put down the bowl and chopsticks she was holding, and after watching Xu Wan take them away, she asked Jiang Tingzhou, "What's going on? Why are you being so mysterious?"
Xu Wan strode into the kitchen and turned the water on full blast. The rushing water drowned out the voices of the two people talking in the living room. Like an ostrich burying its head in the sand, she felt a temporary sense of relief.
However, she couldn't help but glance towards the restaurant.
Seeing that Xu Pingrong's expression was becoming increasingly unnatural, Xu Wan quickly turned off the tap.
I quietly hid by the wall closest to the restaurant and crouched down to eavesdrop on the conversation outside.
She heard Xu Pingrong's voice first, and her mother said cheerfully, "Oh, so that's what it is. You were being so mysterious. I thought it was something big."
"Mom, this whole thing started because of me, and it's affected you and Wanwan. I feel really ashamed. Once this is over, everything will be alright."
Jiang Tingzhou was very sincere.
“This is clearly the An family’s fault, how can you be blamed? We are all victims.” Xu Pingrong urged, “Since that’s the case, let’s hurry up and leave, the sooner we get there, the sooner we can resolve this matter.”
Xu Wan then stood up, walked to the kitchen door, and looked at Xu Pingrong.
Xu Pingrong saw that her daughter's eyes were red, so she quickly walked over, opened her arms and hugged her. "Oh dear, why are you crying? What's wrong with us? We didn't do anything wrong, we have nothing to hide."
"Mm." Xu Wan nodded, but couldn't help saying, "I'm sorry..."
"It's nothing, it's nothing." Xu Pingrong gently patted her daughter's body. "I thought it was something serious. What haven't I seen in the past ten years in prison? This is nothing."
Xu Wan picked out a nice outfit for Xu Pingrong, and the three of them went out.
Xu Pingrong seemed very relaxed at home, but the closer the car got to the police station, the more her body trembled, and even her palms started to sweat slightly.
When the car arrived at the police station's courtyard, Xu Pingrong saw a policeman standing at the entrance of the police station in the distance, and he began to feel dizzy.
She glanced at Xu Wan beside her, then put on a nonchalant expression again.
Xu Wan accompanied Xu Pingrong as they got off the bus.
The two had just reached the door when Liu Meijuan suddenly appeared out of nowhere, pointing at Xu Pingrong and yelling, "Xu Pingrong, how come a murderer like you is still alive? Let me tell you, the things you did back then terrified me. I still have nightmares every night. You have to compensate me, you know, for my emotional distress!"
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