Then Wu Xiaojun followed Qin Chuan back to the police station and handed the cover of the pornographic videotape they had found to the station chief.
The station chief, also looking furious, said to Qin Chuan, "As the squad leader of the patrol team, how could you be so reckless? A mere cover cover is nothing, and you've alerted the enemy!"
Qin Chuan naturally dared not argue, and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Chief, it's all my fault. We missed the opportunity to arrest the criminal suspect. It's my fault."
The director looked at Qin Chuan and said, "Was it your idea to arrest Zhuang Zhennan this time?"
Qin Chuan hurriedly waved his hand and said, "No, no, it was Wu Xiaojun's idea. He received a tip from an informant, which is why he led us to arrest Zhuang Zhennan."
"Wu Xiaojun? The Wu Xiaojun that was strongly recommended by Criminal Investigation Captain Li Yong?"
"Yes! That's him!"
"Alright! I understand. Considering he seized so many smuggled goods, I won't accuse him of acting without authorization. Let's just let it go!"
Seeing that the matter was over and Wu Xiaojun was going to have worked for nothing, Qin Chuan hurriedly said, "Chief, those are smuggled goods worth hundreds of thousands. You can't just say you're going to pay them off like that. Besides, we did find clues at the movie theater, but we just didn't have any substantial evidence."
The station chief picked up the cover of the pornographic videotape, threw it into the trash can, and said, "Without the videotape, this is nothing. He made the decision on his own, and you even cooperated with him. This is a disgrace to the image of our people's police. I'm being lenient by not punishing you!"
"Chief, this is unfair to Wu Xiaojun!"
"If it were you, I could report it to my superiors and recommend you for commendation, but for Wu Xiaojun, it's simply not acceptable!"
"Why, Director?"
"Because he is an auxiliary police officer, how dare an auxiliary police officer act on his own? What does he think he is? If I reward him, it would be condoning him, and he will become even more lawless in the future!"
Seeing that Qin Chuan was about to speak, the director quickly stopped him, saying, "Alright, that's enough. It's getting late, go home and rest!"
Now that things had come to this, Qin Chuan could no longer plead for Wu Xiaojun and had no choice but to leave the director's office.
As soon as Qin Chuan stepped out of the office, he saw Wu Xiaojun standing outside with his head down. He felt that he had been a bit unfair to Wu Xiaojun this time, but he couldn't say anything bad about the director, so he patted Wu Xiaojun on the shoulder and said, "Let's go! Time to go home!"
Lin Dongzhe returned to the hospital, where Huang Ling had been moved to a regular ward and was still receiving intravenous fluids, but she had not yet woken up.
As soon as Zhuang Chaoying saw Lin Dongzhe return, she said, "I'll stay here by myself. You all should go back! It's getting late, and the newsstand should close up shop!"
Anna said, "Dad, do you want me to stay here and help you take care of Mom?"
Zhuang Chaoying said, "No need, I'll take care of your mother! I owe her too much. Besides, Tu Nan has difficulty walking, and Xiao Ting is heavily pregnant and needs someone to take care of her. You should all go back!"
Lin Dongzhe said, "Dad, don't worry, I'll take Xiaoting to stay at my supermarket as soon as I get back, so as not to cause any trouble for Brother Tunan!"
"It's no trouble at all. We're all family. If you're busy, just go about your business. It's fine!"
Zhuang Tunan said with some reluctance, "Dad, I want to stay and take care of Mom!"
"No, you still need to set up your stall tomorrow, the newsstand!"
"Dad, Mom is sick, and it's inconvenient for me to go get the newspaper. How can the newsstand be kept running?"
"Ask Pengfei for help; he has a car and he'll be quick!"
Anna quickly replied, "Dad, there's no need to trouble others. I can manage on my own. I went with Mom last night and learned about the situation. I can go!"
Zhuang Tunan also said, "I can go too. Although my legs are not very strong, I can still manage this distance!"
Lin Dongzhe said, "Brother Tu Nan, your legs aren't very mobile. Otherwise, depending on the situation, my wife and I can make the trip!"
Anna said to Lin Dongzhe, "You should forget about it and take care of my sister-in-law first!"
So Lin Dongzhe drove Zhuang Tunan, Anna, and Song Ying back to the alley entrance.
At this moment, Lin Wufeng, Feng Yaoyao, and Zhuang Xiaoting, who was heavily pregnant, were all packing their things.
Lin Dongzhe first helped Zhuang Tunan get off the bus before he went over to help tidy up the newsstand.
Fortunately, there is strength in numbers, and in no time the newsstand was almost completely cleaned up.
Lin Dongzhe approached Zhuang Xiaoting and said with a big smile, "Xiaoting, come to the supermarket with me today?"
Zhuang Xiaoting didn't give Lin Dongzhe a friendly look or pay him any attention. Instead, she turned and walked towards the alley entrance.
Lin Dongzhe continued to argue, "Xiaoting, we haven't been together for half a month, come to the supermarket with me!"
Zhuang Xiaoting walked into the alley, turned slightly to the side, and said, "I already told you on the phone that I want a divorce!"
Zhuang Xiaoting's words shocked everyone.
Feng Yaoyao rushed over to help Zhuang Xiaoting up, saying, "Sister-in-law, don't be angry. For the sake of the child, please forgive him this time! Okay, sister-in-law!"
Before Zhuang Xiaoting could speak, Lin Dongzhe ran up to her again and pleaded, "Xiaoting, I know I was wrong, please forgive me this time! I'll never do it again!"
Zhuang Xiaoting snorted coldly and said, "Hmph, next time, I'll tell you, I could tell that the photo was real half a year ago. I just cherished our hard-won marriage, but what about you? Not only did you not repent, but you became even worse. Let me tell you, I'm definitely getting a divorce from you. Tomorrow I'm also going to abort this child. With a philandering father like you, this child won't be any better. It's better to end it sooner rather than later!"
Song Ying hurriedly went to Zhuang Xiaoting's side and said, "Xiaoting, you can't do this. Dongzhe is entirely at fault, but the child is innocent!"
Lin Wufeng also said, "Yes, yes, Xiaoting, we can support your divorce, but you should leave the child with our Lin family!"
Perhaps Zhuang Xiaoting was just trying to scare Lin Dongzhe. Seeing that the two elders were speaking up for her, she took the opportunity to say, "Fine! I can refuse to abort the child and not get a divorce certificate for now. I will file for divorce after I give birth."
After hearing Zhuang Xiaoting's reassurance, everyone felt relieved.
Feng Yaoyao helped Zhuang Xiaoting home.
Lin Wufeng hurriedly said to Lin Dongzhe, "This is a chance Xiaoting is giving you, you can't take it lightly. If you still refuse to change your ways, I'll break your legs and make you crawl on your feet without Xiaoting even lifting a finger!"
Just then, Wu Xiaojun, who was on his way home from get off work, happened to walk over. Seeing everyone there, he asked curiously, "What's going on? Why is everyone here?"
Song Ying said, "It's okay, we just finished packing and are about to go home. Xiao Jun, you're off work!"
"Yes, that's right! Auntie, I'll head back now!"
Lin Wufeng also took the opportunity to kick Lin Dongzhe and said, "Aren't you going back yet!"
Lin Dongzhe and Lin Wufeng both returned to the breakfast shop.
Song Ying then said to Zhuang Tunan, who was behind them, "Tunan, when we get back, please help us persuade Xiaoting. We'll still teach Dongzhe a lesson when we get back!"
"Okay, Aunt Song!"
Anna also pushed Zhuang Tunan home.
As soon as Wu Xiaojun returned home, Jiang Xiaoyue called him into the house and said, "How was your day? Did you do something good?"
Wu Xiaojun said with a dejected look, "Zhuang Zhennan's situation is relatively normal. Although Zhuang Zhennan ran away, there are still smuggled goods. But my sister's situation is different. She didn't find the videotape. Not only did she not get any credit, but she also got a scolding for acting on her own initiative."
Seeing that Wu Xiaojun was a little unhappy, Jiang Xiaoyue said, "I will help you again. I will never marry you if I don't help you become a policeman!"
Wu Xiaojun said to Jiang Xiaoyue with some gratitude, "Thank you, Xiaoyue, you're so kind to me!"
"Why are you saying all this? We're going to get married sooner or later. We're family, so let's not stand on ceremony. Let's go! Let's eat first, then we can talk about other things!"
"Um!"
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