Li Jinhua suddenly got up and ran into the kitchen, then rushed out, the gleaming kitchen knife in her hand flashing coldly.
"You old bastard! I'll fight you to the death!"
The old man remained calm and composed, tucked his pipe into his waistband, and gripped his cane with both hands.
Just as the cleaver was about to strike, he dodged to the side, and his cane shot out like a venomous snake, striking Li Jinhua's wrist with a "smack".
"ah!"
The kitchen knife clattered to the ground.
The old man swept his leg, and Li Jinhua fell heavily to the ground.
A number of neighbors had already gathered outside the door, pointing and whispering.
The old lady stood at the door, her voice loud and clear.
"Everyone, please judge! The granddaughter-in-law took a kitchen knife and tried to attack her grandparents!"
The old man slowly lit his pipe, took a deep drag, and blew a smoke ring at the wailing Li family members on the ground.
"You few dare to lay a hand on me? Bah!"
Soon, some of the onlookers went to report the incident to the police, while others went to the neighborhood office.
More than ten minutes later.
The sound of police sirens grew louder as they approached, piercing the evening hustle and bustle of the residential compound.
Two sidecar motorcycles were parked downstairs, and four police officers quickly went upstairs. The officer in the lead was about forty years old, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and his uniform was crisp and clean.
"Make way, make way!"
The police officer pushed through the crowd and entered the house with a furrowed brow.
The sight before him startled him.
Broken porcelain shards and food scraps were scattered on the ground. Li's father was curled up in a corner, clutching his waist and groaning. Li Fugui had several bloody marks on his face. Li's mother was sitting on the ground, slapping her thighs and crying. Li Jinhua had disheveled hair and tear stains on her face.
The most eye-catching figure was the elderly man standing in the center of the living room.
Grandpa Su leaned on his cane with one hand and held his pipe in the other, his back ramrod straight. His wife, though disheveled, remained calm beside him.
"What happened? Who called the police?"
The officer asked in a deep voice.
"It's me! Officer, you have to do us a favor!"
Li's mother jumped up and grabbed the police officer's sleeve.
"These two old bastards barged into our house, hitting people and smashing things. Look what they did to my old man!"
Li Jinhua also rushed over, pointing to the scratches on her face.
"Officer, they beat me for no reason! Look at my face!"
The police officer frowned and looked at Grandpa Su.
"Grandpa, is that what happened?"
Grandpa Su calmly tapped his pipe and was about to speak when Director Wang from the neighborhood office squeezed in.
"Oh my, isn't this the old man from the Su family?"
Director Wang exclaimed in surprise.
What are you two doing here?
Li Jinhua's expression changed, and she quickly interjected.
"Director Wang, they..."
"Shut up!"
The police officer shouted at him to stop.
"Let the old man speak."
Only then did Grandpa Su slowly speak.
"Comrade, I am Su Mingqiang's grandfather. My grandson brought me to the city to stay for a few days."
He pointed to Su Mingqiang, who was huddled in the corner.
"This kid is my eldest grandson."
The officer turned to look at Su Mingqiang.
"is that so?"
Su Mingqiang stammered, his eyes darting around.
"Yes...I brought them here, but..."
"But what?"
The police officer pressed for further questioning.
Li's father suddenly jumped up.
"But they started hitting people as soon as they came in! Officer, look at my back!"
He lifted his shirt, revealing several bruises.
Whispers began to circulate among the onlookers.
"fart!"
A loud voice came from the doorway; it was Mr. Zhang from next door.
"I saw with my own eyes that you started it! Li Fugui even grabbed a stool to hit the old man!"
"that is!"
Another neighbor chimed in.
"Li Jinhua even had a kitchen knife! That's terrifying!"
The police officer frowned even more and turned to Grandpa Su.
"Sir, could you please tell me what happened in detail?"
Grandpa Su took a deep drag of his cigarette and slowly exhaled.
"Comrade, I joined the army in 1942 and fought as a guerrilla in the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region. These bullet holes in my body were left by the Japanese devils."
He unbuttoned his collar, revealing the scars on his chest.
"I don't want to say much about what happened today. Here are my identification documents."
He took a small red notebook out of his inner pocket and handed it to the officer.
The officer took a look, his expression changed drastically, and he immediately stood at attention and saluted.
"Old Commander!"
The notebook clearly displays the words "Veteran's Certificate," and the inner pages record Grandpa Su's achievements and injuries during the War of Resistance Against Japan, along with a photo of a shining military medal.
Director Wang from the neighborhood office came over to take a look and was also filled with respect.
"Mr. Su, this is... a first-class merit!"
The crowd erupted in uproar, and several young people involuntarily straightened up.
The police officer handed back the documents with both hands, his attitude respectful.
"Old Chief, what do you suggest we do about this?"
Grandpa Su put away his documents and said calmly.
“Act according to the law. The four of them,” he said, pointing to the Li family.
"Li Jinhua verbally abused and assaulted veterans, and even attacked them with a knife; all the neighbors present witnessed the attack."
The Li family members turned pale instantly, and Li's mother's legs went weak and she sat down on the ground.
"No...that's not how it is..."
"Officer!"
Li Fugui suddenly shouted.
"We didn't know he was a veteran!"
"Shut up!"
The officer shouted sternly.
"Whether you know it or not, it's the same; hitting an elderly person is illegal!"
He turned to his men.
"Take them all back!"
Two police officers immediately stepped forward and handcuffed Li Fugui and his father.
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