Police officer Xiao Wang felt like he had found a savior and quickly stepped forward to explain the situation.
Director Wang listened and nodded, his gaze sweeping back and forth between Su Jianguo, Old Mrs. Zhang, and Wu Ermaitai.
After listening to the report, Director Wang took out a stack of documents from his briefcase.
"Grandma Zhang, the neighborhood committee received the court's notice about this house a long time ago. It's all clearly written in black and white: the house belongs to Su Yufen and her two children. The court also awarded you five hundred yuan in retirement funds. What more could you possibly want?"
Grandma Zhang's expression changed, but she quickly started wailing again.
"What can that little bit of money do? This is my son's house! I..."
"That's enough!"
Director Wang suddenly raised his voice, and the entire courtyard instantly fell silent.
"Grandma Zhang, your actions constitute illegal appropriation of other people's property! This is a new society; we don't believe in those feudal superstitions anymore! Talking about things like 'husband-killing' or 'husband-killing' is spreading feudal ideology!"
Grandma Zhang was stunned by the shout and couldn't speak.
Director Wang turned to Wu Ermaitai, and although he frowned, his tone softened.
"Sir, may I see your rental agreement?"
Su Jianguo quickly handed over the contract, and Director Wang nodded after carefully examining it.
"The procedures are complete and legally valid."
Then he said to Grandma Zhang.
"You must move out today, that's an order!"
"I'm not moving!"
Grandma Zhang still tried to struggle, but her voice had weakened considerably.
Director Wang sneered.
"You won't move? Fine, then I'll notify the railway bureau tomorrow to stop paying your son's pension. And your nephews..."
He glanced at the group of burly men.
"Are they all from rural areas? They've been living in the city for so long, where are their temporary residence permits?"
Upon hearing this, the expressions of Old Mrs. Zhang's nephews changed drastically.
The oldest one immediately stepped forward.
"Director Wang, we'll help Auntie move right away, please don't..."
"Third son!"
Grandma Zhang shouted sternly, but her nephews had already wavered.
Director Wang pressed his advantage.
"Grandma Zhang, don't push your luck. If this really goes to the police station, it won't be as simple as just moving out. Illegal occupation and disturbing the peace will be serious trouble for you!"
Grandma Zhang's face turned from red to white, and then from white to green.
She looked around and found that even her neighbors, with whom she usually got along well, were keeping their distance; no one was willing to speak up for her.
Finally, her shoulders slumped, and she said in a hoarse voice.
"Okay. I'll move... I'll move..."
Director Wang nodded in satisfaction and said to the police officer.
"You stay here and keep an eye on her until she finishes moving everything."
Then he said to Su Jianguo.
"From now on, come directly to me with these kinds of things, don't go through all this roundabout stuff."
As he spoke, he glanced at Wu Erzai.
With his years of experience as the director of the subdistrict office, he could immediately tell that this was a dirty trick used by Su Jianguo.
Su Jianguo smiled gratefully.
"Thank you, Director Wang, for upholding justice."
For the next two hours, Mrs. Zhang reluctantly packed her things with the help of her nephews.
Every time she took out an item, she would glare fiercely at Wu Ermai.
Wu Ermai sat on the threshold, watching all this with a gleeful smile, which made Old Mrs. Zhang tremble with anger.
When the last piece of luggage was carried out the door.
Old Mrs. Zhang stood at the door, then suddenly turned around and pointed at Su Jianguo, cursing.
"Su Jianguo, you'll die a horrible death! Using such despicable tactics against an old woman like me..."
Wu Ermaitai suddenly jumped up from the threshold and lunged at Old Mrs. Zhang with his arms outstretched.
"hug..."
"ah!"
Grandma Zhang screamed and scrambled out of the yard, her nephews following her in fright.
The neighbors who had gathered around burst into laughter.
Aunt Wang slapped her thigh and said.
"This old lady is usually very domineering, but today she's finally met her match!"
Director Wang, who had returned to conduct the inspection, happened to witness this scene.
He shook his head, then walked up to Su Jianguo and asked.
"That's settled then. However..."
He glanced at Wu Ermai, who was rolling around on the ground.
"Comrade... how long do you plan to let him stay?"
Su Jianguo smiled.
"Just a few days. Once I'm sure Grandma Zhang won't come causing trouble again, I'll take him away."
He paused, then continued.
"Don't worry, Director Wang, I'll take him to the public bathhouse tomorrow for a good wash."
Director Wang nodded, gave a few more instructions, and then left.
The police officers breathed a sigh of relief and then withdrew.
Only Su Jianguo and Wu Ermaitai remained in the courtyard.
Wu Ermai leaned on the windowsill, watching Old Mrs. Zhang's departing figure, then suddenly turned and grinned at Su Jianguo.
"Brother Jianguo...am I awesome?"
Su Jianguo patted him on the shoulder.
"Awesome, that's amazing! Come on, I'll take you out for something good!"
Wu Er's eyes lit up immediately.
"Eat meat?"
"Yes, meat! Plenty!"
...
Su Jianguo took Wu Ermaitai out of the room, but instead of going straight to eat, they went home first.
Su Jianguo rummaged through the closet and found a set of Su Mingfu's old clothes.
A light blue polyester shirt and a navy blue polyester trousers.
He gestured, and Wu Ermaitai's figure was thinner and smaller than Su Mingfu's, so this outfit should fit him perfectly.
"Second brother, take this."
Su Jianguo handed the clothes to Wu Ermaitai, who was standing in the yard looking around curiously.
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