Things took such a drastic turn that even though Xu Man's head was still aching and her eyelids were sore and uncomfortable, she was completely unable to sleep. She sat on the bed and browsed the information related to the incident. She became more and more irritated by some of the comments.
What does it mean to "rely on connections to get to the top" and "have good looks but no moral character"? Who do they think Qin Shen is? An entertainer in the entertainment industry? Anyone who has some understanding of the public security system would not say such a thing. Is it so easy to be the captain of the criminal investigation detachment?
There are also those who have raised issues to the system. Normally, we don't see them making high-sounding remarks, but now they have come out to give advice, as if they can see the whole picture from one person and expand it to the entire system or the entire country. When I clicked in, I saw that there were quite a few small and dead accounts. I don't know where they came from.
Of course, there are also those who expressed doubts and disbelief about this matter, and they were arguing back and forth with the supporters in the comments, and no one could convince anyone else.
Xu Man only browsed for about ten minutes before she couldn't stand it anymore and turned off her phone. She threw it aside, sat against the head of the bed, closed her eyes, and took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down and not be upset about these things.
But how could she just let it go when encountering such a thing? No matter how she told herself to stay calm, she was still unable to calm down, and as time went by, she became more and more upset. Finally, she could not help but get out of bed and go to the study. She supported her uncomfortable body and turned on the computer. She recounted in detail what happened that night from beginning to end. She also went to her suitcase and found her emergency medical records and blood test reports in the hospital. She took photos and uploaded them to the computer, blurring out her personal information. She was ready to follow Luo Junyi's example and write a long blog post to clarify the so-called "unfair transaction".
After finishing these, she read it again from beginning to end. She felt that her narration was clear and well-organized. Any normal person could understand what she was saying and could tell who was right and who was wrong between her and Luo Junyi. So she arranged the layout, saved the growth pictures, and wanted to post them on her personal account.
Open the web page, select the file, upload the picture, add a topic, indicate your identity, and just click to confirm the publication. This long blog post can be uploaded to the Internet and displayed to the public.
Xu Man moved the mouse cursor to the publish box. With just a light click, these things could be sent out, but at the last moment, she hesitated and could not press the button.
...No, you can't do that.
She cannot be sure what effect these things will have after being posted online. The public may believe her or may not, and whether things get better or worse is beyond her control. More importantly, she didn't know what the Municipal Bureau was thinking or how they were going to deal with this wave of controversy. If they decided to handle the matter coldly and let time die down the heat, wouldn't her action just put Qin Shen in the spotlight again?
She can't do something with good intentions but end up making things worse.
Just when Xu Man was hesitating, her cell phone suddenly rang, which scared her, and then she became excited.
Is it Qin Shen? He finally called!
She quickly picked up the phone, but was surprised to find that the call was from her father Xu Lin, and a bad feeling suddenly arose in her heart.
When she was in school, she usually contacted her family through her mother Tang Yourong. Her father seldom called, and never called her after coming to Minnesota. Now that he suddenly called her, especially during such a special period, it was inevitable that people would think too much.
She answered the phone nervously: "Hello? Dad?"
Father Xu's steady voice came from the other end of the phone: "It's me. Xiao Man, where are you now?"
"Me?" Xu Man answered guiltily, "I'm in Mingzhou..."
She deliberately left the location vague, only mentioning a general geographical area, without saying where she lived now, otherwise the question would have been impossible to answer. Should she tell her father that she is living with her boyfriend?
Fortunately, Father Xu's focus was not here, and he didn't pay much attention to her answer. He just listened to what she said and asked the next question: "I saw some bad news on the Internet. Xiao Man, what happened between you and the child of the Qin family? Why did someone take pictures of you and put them on the Internet based on rumors?"
As expected, it was found out... Yesterday I could still comfort myself that this was just an internet thing and would not spread to real life. But today it has become so popular that even if her parents haven't seen it, someone will see it and tell her about it. It is impossible to avoid it completely.
Xu Man sighed in her heart, forced a smile on her face, and said to the phone: "Dad, don't believe what it says, it's all nonsense, Captain Qin and I don't have that kind of relationship at all."
The answer was still vague. "Not that kind of relationship" could mean no relationship other than colleagues, or it could mean no improper transactions. It was not considered deceiving her father. After all, she and Qin Shen were dating openly.
"Of course Dad won't believe it." Father Xu said, "Dad knows that you are a good child and you would never do such a thing."
Hearing this, Xu Man felt relieved. She thought that since her father had not misunderstood her, he must have called her purely to comfort her. Just as she was thinking about how to respond, she heard his next sentence: "But this matter is very tricky. The current trend on the Internet is not normal. It is not something that ordinary people can do. The Qin family must have been targeted. Xiao Man, didn't you always say that you wanted to work as an administrative clerk in the Municipal Bureau? Dad talked to his former colleague who was transferred to the new provincial department a few days ago. He can help transfer you to the Logistics and Administration Department of the Municipal Bureau. How about leaving the Criminal Investigation Detachment and doing an internship somewhere else?"
Xu Man was stunned.
"...Leave?" she asked in a daze.
"It's up to you. Dad doesn't have to force you." Father Xu said, "Dad is just worried about how this will affect you. Besides, if you don't want to go into criminal investigation in the future, there's no need to stay in the detachment. You can intern at any public security bureau in the city. If you want, you can also come back to Jiangzhou. Dad will arrange an internship for you."
"But, but..." Xu Man was caught off guard by these words. She was a little confused and couldn't think of what to say. She subconsciously repeated what Xu's father had said to her in June, "Dad, didn't you say before that having Captain Qin to guide me would be good for my future development in the public security system?"
"Dad has figured it out." Father Xu said, "It's not easy for a girl to move up in the police force. It's better to be more stable, sit in an office, and handle documents. Although there won't be much room for promotion in the future, it's more stable and risk-free. Xiao Man, you are your parents' only daughter. Your parents' greatest wish is that you can live a happy life. We don't force you to do anything else. If you don't want to do criminal investigation, don't force yourself and transfer to the Municipal Bureau to do an easy clerical job. Or if you don't want to develop in the field of police force, that's fine too. Come back to Jiangzhou and Dad will arrange a good job for you."
This is what Xu Lin really thinks. It is undeniable that he did have the idea of letting his daughter marry into the Qin family. The Qin family is powerful and influential. Not to mention the core organs, just within the public security system, it is a resounding golden signboard. There is enough reason for his daughter to give it a try. Even if she fails in the end, it is good to have a familiar face.
However, it now seems that high returns are accompanied by high risks. Although everything seems calm on the surface, there may be undercurrents underneath. The Qin family was able to get away safely from the incident five years ago, but it does not mean that it will be the same next time. It doesn't mean that they can't handle it this time. In fact, this article that has sparked heated discussions on the Internet is far from being read by enough people, so it is not difficult to deal with it.
But this gave Xu Lin a warning. No one can guarantee that such a thing will not happen again in the future. His daughter has been innocently implicated this time and used as a gun. What will happen next time? The Qin family is indeed a high branch, but if this branch is too steep and you have to pay a price before you can reach it, then there is no need to climb it.
He would rather not see his daughter get hurt than face an uncertain future.
So he changed his mind and no longer wanted his daughter to fight for her life. Instead, he chose to play it safe, which is a choice that any parent would make.
It can be said that Xu Lin took all aspects into consideration, but forgot one thing: situations will change, and people's ideas will also change. In June, Xu Man was thinking about how to stay away from criminal investigation and get an easy internship job. She was even unwilling to embark on the path of public security. But two months later, her thoughts are completely different.
"Dad." She calmed herself down and took a deep breath. "I...I don't want to leave the detachment yet."
"Why?" Father Xu was surprised. "Do you still want to continue doing criminal investigation?"
"No. Captain Qin and I..."
After a lot of effort, Xu Man finally finished stumbling over the matter of her relationship with Qin Shen. In fact, it was not a very complicated matter and could be explained in a few words, but she was very guilty and nervous, which led to disorganized language and incoherent speech. After she finished speaking, she didn't know if she had explained it clearly. She sat on the chair holding the phone, anxiously waiting for Xu's father's response.
Xu Lin was silent for quite a while.
Xu Man's confession had a great impact on him. Although he had always held this idea before, there was always a part of his heart that felt that he was too arbitrary. He wondered whether such behavior was tantamount to selling his daughter for fame and fortune. He finally changed his mind, but his daughter told him that what he had thought before had come true.
It’s really... fate playing tricks on me.
Xu Lin felt mixed emotions. He was overjoyed but full of emotion. After a while, he asked, "Are you two in love?"
"Um……"
"Is the relationship established? Has it just started, or has it been going on for a while?"
"It's been a while." Xu Man answered in a low voice, like a good girl who was caught in a premature love affair and was questioned by her parents. Her voice was low and light, with a hint of guilt and lack of confidence, "It's been quite stable."
Father Xu uttered a "you..." on the other end of the phone, as if he was going to ask something else, but in the end, he didn't ask any more questions, and just said, "Okay, Dad got it."
Xu Man was a little unsure of what he meant by "know", "Then...about my internship..."
"You make your own decision," said Father Xu, with a faint smile. "You've grown up now, Xiao Man. Dad won't interfere with what kind of life you want. But remember, no matter what time it is, mom and dad will always be your support and will be waiting for you at home."
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