Chapter 380: Smoke Rising from the Su Family’s Ancestral Grave
"Comrade Public Security, it's a misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding. How could I sell my own granddaughters? The two children were naughty and ran away on their own. I really have nothing to do with this."
The voice belonged to none other than Zhang Yulan's stepmother-in-law Liu Chunxiang.
Liu Chunxiang was happily waiting at home for her daughter to teach Zhang Yulan a lesson, but she didn't expect that instead of waiting for her daughter, she waited for the police who broke into the house.
Two policemen carried people inside, one on each side.
The old lady clung to the door frame and refused to come in no matter what. She was even harder to get in than a pig during Chinese New Year. The two young male police officers were so exhausted that sweat broke out on their foreheads.
"Whether it's your fault or not, we'll clear your name after a thorough investigation. What are you doing here? You're obstructing the police and will be fined."
A young female police officer walked out of the room, glanced at the old lady, and spoke softly.
When Liu Chunxiang heard that she was going to be fined, she immediately loosened her grip. She could take her life, but she absolutely could not take her money.
Seeing the man obediently following the police into the house, Su Xiaoxiao quickly turned her head away. She couldn't let the old woman see her at this moment.
Child trafficking is punishable by prison. It would be fine if the old lady went to jail this time. But what if Zhang Defa wrote a letter of apology to the old lady with twelve strokes of the pen and the old lady was not sentenced? She and Sister Zhang would have to continue according to their previous plan.
Just as I was thinking about it, a loud male voice came from the door.
"Comrade Public Security, please listen to my explanation. This is a misunderstanding. This is all a misunderstanding. The two children got lost on their own. It has nothing to do with my mother."
Sure enough, Zhang Defa, the filial son, followed immediately.
His own daughter was sold by an old woman, and he still helped count the money. This man is really a toad with abscesses, and he is worthless all over.
The female police officer was also a mother. She had heard about the old woman selling her granddaughter a long time ago and had no good face for these two people.
"This is the Public Security Bureau. Do you think this is your bed? What are you talking about? If there's anything, tell me when I ask you. If I don't, just be quiet."
When the two were taken to the interrogation room, Su Xiaoxiao saw Zhang Yulan being politely escorted out by Public Security Zhao.
Seeing her hair still wet and her lips purple from the cold, the female police officer quickly poured her an enamel pot of hot water and said, "Sister, drink some hot water to warm yourself up first. Don't worry about the child; we'll definitely find him."
Su Xiaoxiao went over and supported Zhang Yulan with a distressed look on her face. "Public Security Comrade, I'm her sister. Today's matter is really thanks to you. You don't know what kind of life my sister has been through in the hands of this family. She works so hard every day, but she doesn't get a penny of salary. She just hopes that her husband's family will treat her two children well. In the end, during the last shift, the man came home with his mistress to fool around, and the child was even sold by the mother-in-law..."
When the female police officer heard this, her eyes turned red: "Don't worry, we police officers serve the people and will never let any bad guys go."
The female police officer comforted Zhang Yulan again and asked the two to go back first.
After they left the police station, Su Xiaoxiao took out a large unity note from her pocket and stuffed it into Zhang Yulan's pocket. "Sister Zhang, take this money and buy some delicious food for the children. It's a small token of my appreciation as an aunt."
"That won't work. It's not easy for you to earn money. Besides, if it weren't for you, the two children might not be found."
Zhang Yulan hurriedly refused.
"Just take it if you're told to. You need the money right now. You can pay me back later when you have the money."
Su Xiaoxiao pretended to be angry and stuffed the money directly into her pocket.
Zhang Yulan had no choice but to accept it: "Someday, call the battalion commander Zhou who helped you, and I will treat you two to a meal."
"Okay, go and see the kids. We'll see you tomorrow."
After all the trouble, it was time to get off work.
Su Xiaoxiao went to the department store to pack her things and rode her bike home.
As soon as she entered the yard, she found a group of aunts and sisters standing or sitting in the yard. They looked at her with eyes as enthusiastic as dogs seeing bones.
What is going on?
"Is Xiaoxiao back?"
"Oh, it's time to call Manager Su now. Cuilan, you are so lucky. Your daughter is so promising. The Su family's ancestors are so proud of her. Unlike my daughter who is neither high nor low."
"Ever since I was little, I've felt that Xiaoxiao is something special. She's definitely going to be a talent when she grows up. Look at how young she is, and she's already become a manager. She's the first one in our area."
A group of aunties and sisters praised her like a frog with a cucumber on its head.
No matter how thick-skinned Su Xiaoxiao was, she was blushed by these people's praise.
"That's right, don't you see whose daughter she is? My third daughter has been smart since she was young."
Liu Cuilan was quite pleased with herself. Her daughter was so promising, so what if she was a little proud? She envied them to death.
"Here, these are the beef cubes my daughter brought back a few days ago. Each of you can take two and try them. These are all imported goods and we can't buy them here."
Liu Cuilan felt happy when someone praised her daughter. She was generous for once and took out the beef cubes from her home and shared them with everyone.
When they saw there was food, the group of aunties and sisters were so excited.
I took this beef cube last time and brought it home to give to my little kid. After eating it, the little kid wanted more and has been asking for it for the past two days.
However, most people in the village are not well off, and since the beef balls look expensive, they are reluctant to buy them.
It's better to spend a lot of money to buy this, but it won't fill you up after eating it. You might as well buy two more pounds of cornmeal and make some steamed bread.
However, if there is a free one, that’s another story.
"Oh, she's the manager's mother, so generous."
"I said Cuilan was a blessed person. Look, this blessing is just around the corner."
"If I had a daughter like this, I would wake up laughing in my dreams."
A group of people took advantage of the situation and praised Liu Cuilan so much that she was almost at a loss.
"Help yourself to eat. If you don't have enough, I'll give you more. We're from the same village, so don't be polite to me."
Liu Cuilan was a little flattered by the praise. She waved her hand, turned around and took out several bags of beef cubes that she was reluctant to eat at home, trying to be generous.
Su Xiaoxiao held her forehead with her hand. Her mother's willpower was too weak. After just a few flattering words, she felt like she was going to ascend to heaven.
Just as a group of people were arguing, the courtyard door suddenly made a loud bang and was kicked open.
Liu Cuilan was enjoying herself when she was suddenly interrupted. Her face immediately became long. She hadn't heard enough praise yet. Who was this crazy person who came to ruin her mood?
"Liu Cuilan, you shameless bitch, if you have anything to say, come to me. I let your money-loser stab my daughter in the back. You have no shame at all."
The man put his hands on his hips and started cursing Liu Cuilan as soon as he entered the room, his saliva flying two miles away.
Su Xiaoxiao took a look and found that the person was none other than Zhang Dongmei's biological mother Li Huilan.
Li Huilan also saw Su Xiaoxiao and rushed forward with her arms swung wide: "Okay, you little bitch, you dare to bully my daughter, I will beat you to death!"
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