Chapter 108 Settling Xu Xinxin
When the old woman heard this, she jumped three feet high in anger.
"What's wrong with you? You asked me to come all the way to the city to pick someone up, and now you're saying I can't pick her up anymore. You're making fun of me, an old woman."
Zhou Yi glared at her and warned her, "Watch your mouth! Don't think you can ignore the law just because you're older. Insulting the police will result in detention!"
"I... when did I scold you? Oh my god, the police are bullying me."
As expected, she had the same style as Wang Cui'e, crying, making a fuss, and even threatening to hang herself, and was very unreasonable.
Qiao Jiali quickly said, "Old lady, we are not kidding you. We do have new clues. Xu Xinxin is an important witness and must stay for investigation. How about this, if you are worried about your granddaughter, you can stay with her, how about it?"
This frightened the old woman, and she shook her head repeatedly, "No, I still have to go back to work, and I haven't harvested the vegetables in the field yet."
"How about this, when we can come to pick you up, we'll let the village notify you, okay? Also, next time you come, it's best to ask the village party secretary to bring you along, as there will be a lot of documents to sign by then." Qiao Jiali said patiently.
Just a few words frightened the old lady.
The old woman said hesitantly, "Today I came here and took a ride on Ergazi's brick-hauling cart into town. I gave him two yuan. Will you reimburse me for this?"
Zhou Yi shook his head speechlessly.
Qiao Jiali said with a smile: "Next time, bring the village party secretary with you and I'll give you the report."
"Then there's the money for the return bus..."
"Let's go together next time." Qiao Jiali said helplessly.
When the old woman left, she pointed at Xu Xinxin who was hiding behind Lu Xiaoshuang and cursed her as a "jinx".
After finally getting rid of the old woman, Qiao Jiali came back and said to Zhou Yi, "We managed it this time, but it will be hard to deal with it next time."
As she spoke, Qiao Jiali sighed.
This child has a really hard life.
Lu Xiaoshuang said, "Brother Zhou, we can't let this old woman take Xinxin away. Xinxin won't have a good life with her."
Zhou Yi nodded and did not explain the problem to Lu Xiaoshuang in detail.
"Sister Qiao, what should we do with Xu Xinxin next? It's not a good idea to let Xiaoshuang take care of her all the time. She's still a student."
Lu Xiaoshuang hesitated for a moment, but remained silent. She did have classes this morning. Qiao Jiali had originally told her that she could go back after Xu Xinxin was picked up.
But she didn't expect that the grandmother would come up and scold her granddaughter, which scared her.
"I'm fine." Lu Xiaoshuang touched the little girl's head.
"Well, let me think of a way to contact the Women's Federation and find a place for this child. Captain Wu also said that we should find a psychologist to treat the child. After all, if she can speak, her testimony will be crucial."
"Thank you for your hard work, Sister Qiao."
After lunch, people from the Women's Federation came.
As soon as the two Women's Federation cadres saw Qiao Jiali, they immediately came forward warmly and shook hands with her.
"You must be Director Zhang's lover, Director Zhang has already explained to us that we are honored to be able to help the Municipal Bureau."
"No, no, thank you for your timely help. This child's situation is a bit special, let me tell you about it." Qiao Jiali pulled a cadre aside.
Another younger cadre took out two toys and started to coax Xu Xinxin.
At first, Xu Xinxin was very wary of the two strange women in front of her and kept hiding in Lu Xiaoshuang's arms.
After Lu Xiaoshuang comforted her, Xu Xinxin slowly relaxed.
"Xinxin, be good. These two aunts are good people. They will protect you."
The cadre smiled and said, "Yes, Xinxin, don't be afraid. The aunties will take you to a place with many children. You can play with them and no one will bully you, okay?"
Xu Xinxin looked at Lu Xiaoshuang with dull eyes, and suddenly said, "Then will Sister go?"
"I'm an adult now and can't go, but I promise I'll definitely come to see you, okay?"
After a while, Xu Xinxin finally responded, blinking and nodding.
Zhou Yi casually asked, "Which Director Zhang are you talking about just now?"
"Director Zhang from the Municipal Organization Department."
Zhou Yi was shocked. Wow, a section-level cadre from the Organization Department.
Although Hongcheng is a small city, a section-level cadre in such a powerful department must have a status similar to Director Xie.
Zhou Yi had previously guessed that Qiao Jiali's husband was a young official with a high position, but he didn't expect him to be so high-ranking.
At this time, Qiao Jiali finished explaining the situation to another elderly Women's Federation cadre, who then appeared to have a look of shock on his face and tears in his eyes.
She walked up to Xu Xinxin, squatted down and hugged her tightly. "Child, you have suffered."
"By the way, Officer Qiao, we're also aware of what you just said about the child's grandmother. So, let's go back and discuss whether we can arrange for the child to live in an orphanage, considering the guardian's ability to raise the child."
Qiao Jiali immediately said happily: "Oh, thank you so much."
In Xu Xinxin's case, it would be the best arrangement for her to terminate her guardianship with the old lady and go to a welfare home.
This old woman could raise such an inhumane person like Xu Jiaguang, so how could she be a good person? If Xu Xinxin follows her, it would not be surprising if she was abused to death one day.
"You're welcome. It's what we should do. Is there anything else we can do to help?"
"No, no, thank you very much."
"Okay then. We'll take the child away first. Please take good care of Director Zhang."
Zhou Yi felt heavy-hearted as he watched Xu Xinxin leave, looking back every few steps. He hoped that the child could forget all this and get a new life.
When I turned around, I saw Lu Xiaoshuang in tears.
Zhou Yi handed over a tissue and said, "Wipe it off, little cat."
Lu Xiaoshuang, who had been crying silently, burst into tears when she heard this.
Zhou Yi patted her head gently and said, "Don't cry, everything will be fine."
In the office of the Third Brigade, Wu Yongcheng was sorting out the files of the 313 dismemberment case.
Suddenly Zhou Yi rushed in, causing Wu Yongcheng's heart to jump. He asked, "What's wrong? Something happened again?"
"No, look how scared you are."
"Nonsense, the case came as soon as you arrived, how could I not be afraid? Is Xu Xinxin settled?"
Zhou Yi nodded. "Yes, it's all thanks to Sister Qiao. It depends on when she can provide a confession."
"By the way, Captain Wu, is there anything to eat?"
"Food?" Wu Yongcheng was stunned. "If you want food, go to the cafeteria. Why are you looking for me?"
"No, snacks, anything will do."
"I only have cigarettes here, where did the snacks come from?" Wu Yongcheng touched his pocket, suddenly opened the bottom drawer, and took out a box. "Oh, I remember, the last time Director Xie went abroad for an inspection, he brought me a box of imported chocolates. I was busy at the time, so I just threw it in the drawer. If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten about it."
Zhou Yi took a look and saw it was a box of Ferrero Rocher. This stuff is not cheap.
"Okay, I'll requisition it first." Zhou Yi said as he picked it up and ran away.
Wu Yongcheng was stunned: "Expropriate?"
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