"Second sister, you rest, I'll wash the pots and dishes."
After Qin Yaqing finished the last bite of the sesame food in her bowl, she got up to clear the table and casually said something to Qin Yaxin.
"Thanks!"
Qin Yaxin didn't make a fuss. She put the two little ones' bowls together with her own and pushed them towards Qin Yaqing. Then, she greeted Song Lan, Qin Yanzheng, and Qin Boyan, patted the two little ones' heads, and got up to go back to her own room.
Before the winter break ended, Qin Yaxin felt that she was living a very comfortable life. Apart from cooking for her family, she could lie in bed as long as she wanted.
Of course, she hadn't forgotten her winter break homework, but she had already finished most of it before the Lunar New Year. Now, only two essays and three math tests remained to be written.
Qin Boyan took the two little ones to his room to play, leaving only Song Lan and Qin Yanzheng in the living room.
Are you busy this afternoon?
Qin Yanzheng suddenly asked with a smile.
Song Lan shook her head: "I saw two more patients than yesterday noon."
"Thanks for your hard work!"
Qin Yanzheng's eyes were full of heartache. He said, "Why don't you go back to your room and lie down for a while?"
"If you're not busy, how can you feel hardship?!"
Song Lan said coquettishly, "I'm not made of clay, I don't collapse to the ground with the slightest movement."
"I feel sorry for you."
Qin Yanzheng looked at him with affection, then shook his head with a hint of helplessness.
"I know."
Song Lan rarely showed a shy expression. She avoided the man's gaze and said somewhat awkwardly, "Don't worry, I'm very healthy. Even if my feet don't leave the ground, I can be busy for several days in a row without any problems."
Are you trying to break my heart by saying that?
Qin Yanzheng disagreed, saying, "My wife is a person, not a machine. How can she work non-stop for so long?!"
"No, that's not true. I'm not working non-stop. On the contrary, you're so busy that you don't even have time to eat. Don't try to deny it. You didn't come home for so long before because you were too busy with work to take a break and couldn't find the time to go home for a meal or a good night's rest."
Hearing Song Lan say this, Qin Yanzheng felt warm inside. He explained, "I was just full of inspiration at that time and didn't want to spend too much time on the road. But I paid attention to my diet and rest. Even if I couldn't take care of myself, Wu Dong would not let me go without eating or drinking and just bury myself in work."
"Really? I didn't know that, but I choose to believe you. I just hope you're not lying to me."
"Won't."
"By the way, didn't I mention something to you last night? There's been a follow-up to that today. Would you like to hear about it?"
"I'll listen to you."
With a gentle smile on her handsome face, Song Lan calmly recounted the rest of what she had heard from Wang Ping to Qin Yanzheng. Finally, she asked, "Do you think it's better for the victim to accept the 500 yuan compensation or to hand the other party over to the authorities?"
“I don’t think it’s about whether we make up or not, but about a matter of principle. Since we know that the other party has the intention to harm us and has taken action, even if the victim doesn’t actually lose both her unborn child, the victim and her family should choose to report the matter to the police.”
Only in this way will criminals be deterred and have reverence for the law. Otherwise, they will think that as long as they pay money to the victims to compensate them, they will not be punished by law, and they will be more reckless in the future!
However, everyone has their own choices. Since we are not directly involved, we cannot expect others to think the same way we do, to use the law to seek justice for themselves, or to report the perpetrators to the police for punishment.
With a sigh, Qin Yanzheng's expression was slightly complicated: "However, regarding the matter you mentioned, the person who committed the crime is currently settling with the victim's side with money. If she commits another crime in the future, she may not be able to find a victim who is also willing to accept compensation and not pursue her responsibility. At that time, she should understand what fear is and what it means to deserve punishment."
"After listening to Nurse Wang and hearing the follow-up story, I really couldn't understand the choice that the mother and her husband made, but I also understood them to some extent. After all, five hundred yuan is not a small amount. The premise is that the mother and daughter were ultimately safe. Otherwise, no matter how much compensation they received, I would feel it was not worth it for them."
Song Lan's expression was cold. She said, "Human life is priceless. If I were in that situation, even if I survived, I would not let the perpetrator go and I would not accept any so-called compensation!"
"As expected of my wife, I knew you thought the same thing as me."
Qin Yanzheng looked at Song Lan with eyes full of admiration.
Meeting his gaze, Song Lan's face flushed. She gave him a playful glare and said, "Aren't we taking things a little too seriously?"
“Honey, we’re not trying to be pedantic. We’re just standing on the side of the victim, seeking justice for ourselves and making sure the perpetrators receive the legal punishment they deserve.”
After listening to Qin Yanzheng's explanation, Song Lan asked, "Given the mother's situation, if the perpetrator is caught, how many years will she be sentenced to?"
"If someone confesses their guilt and provides some compensation to the victims, they should be able to gain their freedom after three to five years of reform through labor on a farm; if someone doesn't confess their guilt and is unwilling to compensate the victims, they will likely be sentenced to five to ten years in prison."
What I've said is just a general overview; the specific judgment is up to law enforcement. After all, everyone has their own expertise, and compared to the officers in law enforcement, I'm just a novice.
Qin Yanzheng smiled and said, "Speaking of which, my wife is really amazing. She was able to save someone in such a critical situation. Her medical skills are truly exceptional." He gave a thumbs up, feeling proud and his dark eyes were full of pride.
"It's just my duty. You're family, so don't praise me like that."
Song Lan was quite embarrassed by the praise.
"My wife is amazing, so what's wrong with me praising her? No need to be modest. In my opinion, no amount of praise is enough for you!"
Qin Yanzheng's smiling eyes were full of tenderness. He said, "Should we call the village committee and tell Dad that we'll be going back to the village to visit him and my mother-in-law this weekend?"
Upon hearing this, Song Lan was visibly taken aback, realizing how quickly the man had changed the subject. She snapped out of her daze, smiled, and said, "Okay, I'll make the call now. I don't know if anyone's at the brigade headquarters right now."
Sure enough, the call was answered, and it was Song Sanhe who answered.
He was just wandering around the brigade headquarters when, unexpectedly, he received a call from Song Lan.
"Dad, Happy New Year. Please also tell Mom, my older brother and sister-in-law, and my younger brother that Qin Yanzheng and I wish them a Happy New Year. By the way, if I have time off this weekend, Qin Yanzheng and I will go home to visit everyone."
"good!"
...
The father and daughter talked on the phone for two or three minutes before ending the call.
After strolling back home, Song Sanhe saw Li Jumei as soon as he entered the door and said, "Lanlan called the brigade headquarters."
"What? Lanlan made a phone call?! What did she say on the phone? Tell me right now!"
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