Dong Jiang covered her face with a handkerchief and cried loudly, but it did not affect her speech at all.
Huang Wanzhen was so busy that she didn't even get enough sleep and had long forgotten the time when the incident happened in the book between Dong Yuzhuo and Dong Ruixin.
She sighed uncomfortably and sat down on the stool, thinking to herself, don't be upset. Even if she hadn't forgotten and reminded Dong Yuzhuo, with his temper, he would never listen to a junior.
"Don't worry, I'll go ask my classmate's brother about the situation first." Huang Wanzhen only remembered that Dong Yuzhuo and Dong Ruixin were sentenced to death in the book. She had no idea what crime they had committed.
Huang Dongshi immediately gained confidence after hearing what her daughter said. She squeezed Dong Jiangshi's hand tightly and said, "Wanzhen is really promising. She is studying in that foreign-run school. There are many young ladies there, and each one has a more impressive family background than the other. Don't look down on me because I am a girl. I am better than other people's sons."
Huang Wanzhen looked at Huang Dongshi impatiently and said, "Alright, give me some money quickly. I need to go out to do things without spending money." She had long understood that Huang Dongshi and Huang Wanshu could not keep too much money in their hands. They were stingy with their money and ended up giving it to others.
"I have it, I have it. This is a silver note for one hundred taels of silver from Datong Money House. If it's not enough, tell me again and I'll go out and borrow some." Dong Jiang hurriedly took out a silver note and stuffed it into Huang Wanzhen's hand.
Huang Dongshi shouted anxiously, "Her second aunt, what are you talking about! I have money, how can I let you go out to borrow money? You are embarrassing me in front of me."
Huang Wanzhen knew at a glance that Mrs. Huang Dong was going to give money to her family again. Huang Wanzhen didn't have the time to care about them. She went back to the house, found a larger handbag, and carried it to Jixiang Hall.
"Uncle Nine, come on, let's go out and do something."
Huang Wanzhen first went to Datong Money House and withdrew 160 silver dollars with a silver note, and then went to the Beijing Police Department.
Huang Wanzhen put on a standard smile and walked to the police officer guarding the door. Before she could take out the money, the police officer recognized Huang Wanzhen.
"Miss, you look very familiar. Have you been here before?" The police officer took off his hat and patted his forehead. "Oh! I remember now. You and Mr. Chu came to see Captain Li."
Huang Wanzhen nodded quickly and said, "Yes, yes, your memory is really good."
The police chief smiled and said, "You can only make a living here with this little skill. Please come in and sit in the lobby for a while. I'll go and see if Captain Li is in his office for you."
"My name is Huang Wanzhen. I'm not here to see Captain Li today. I'm here to see Sergeant Song Wenbin. Could you please inform him for me?"
The police captain stared blankly for a moment, then asked, "Officer Song? What's your relationship?"
Huang Wanzhen thought for a few seconds and blurted out, "I am the sister of his old friend."
After the police officer left, Huang Wanzhen felt a little regretful, wondering if she should have waited until after school to contact Song Wenyin. She was also worried about her mother and aunt, so she came here without thinking carefully.
Huang Wanzhen suppressed her emotions, took a deep breath, and began to draft in her mind. Before she finished the draft, Song Wenbin, wearing a black police uniform, strode over.
Huang Wanzhen cheered up and went to greet him, "Hello, Brother Song. I'm Wen Yin's classmate. I wonder if you still remember me."
"Manager Huang, you're too polite. Did Wen Yin cause you any trouble?" Song Wenbin asked nervously. Song Wenbin knew his sister's personality very well. She was easily impulsive and forgetful.
"No, no, I just have a personal problem that I'd like to ask for your help." Huang Wanzhen quickly waved her hand in denial, then explained her purpose. "My second uncle, Dong Yuzhuo, has been arrested by the police. I'd like to know the situation and whether I can pay for his bail."
Song Wenbin was such a smart man that upon hearing Huang Wanzhen's words, he roughly guessed that she was looking for him to use the backdoor. Song Wenbin did not refuse immediately, but patiently comforted her, "Please be patient, I will go and find out first."
Huang Wanzhen's eyes lit up, and she added impatiently, "And my cousin is Dong Ruixin. He was arrested with my second uncle."
Song Wenbin nodded. Worried that the police coming in and out might bump into Huang Wanzhen, he arranged her in a tea room before leaving to help gather information.
Huang Wanzhen waited for nearly an hour before Song Wenbin came back. "Your uncle's case is quite serious. It involves a batch of arms that arrived in Tianjin. Fortunately, most of them were recovered by us. But the main culprit escaped. Although your uncle is an accomplice, the higher-ups are taking this matter very seriously. I'm afraid..."
Song Wenbin didn't explain the situation too clearly. To prevent Huang Wanzhen from getting the hint, he whispered, "There are quite a few people being arrested. The sooner we act, the easier it will be."
The more she listened, the more uneasy she felt. It was not until the end that Huang Wanzhen finally felt relieved. She was afraid that giving money here would cause trouble for Song Wenbin. After expressing her gratitude verbally, Huang Wanzhen took Chen Hanfeng back to Dengshikou Street.
"How's it going? Is it done?" Mrs. Huang asked immediately after they entered the yard. Huang Wanzhen rubbed her aching stomach and waved her hand. "I've asked around. My second uncle and cousin committed serious crimes and can't be released on bail. We can only pay someone to help them get a lighter sentence."
"No! Your cousin doesn't even have a child. If he is sentenced, the Dong family's incense will be cut off, right?" Dong Jiang cried out to the sky. Huang Wanzhen was very troubled. She also wanted to save her uncle, but she was not an official. How could she make a decision in person and say that she could save him?
If she spent the money and was sentenced, her second aunt would hate her whole family.
"Second aunt, I've tried my best, but I haven't eaten yet. How about asking my mother to compensate you with a hundred taels of silver, and you can find someone else to smooth things over?" Huang Wanzhen pinched the bridge of her nose, turned around and handed Chen Hanfeng forty cents, "Thank you for your hard work. Go buy two meals on the street, one for each of us."
Dong Jiang hesitated for a moment, thinking that Huang Wanzhen was a girl, and even if she had many noble friends among her classmates, she could not do things as well as men. She should go back to her parents' home and ask her brother for help. Although her brother was useless, he had been in this city for more than 30 years and knew many people. Maybe someone among them could save her husband and son.
After thinking it over, Dong Jiang no longer hesitated, said goodbye, and left.
Huang Wanzhen saw that she didn't mention the money, so she figured it out. She sat on the stool and asked lazily, "Mom, how much did you give my second aunt?"
"I gave her all the over 300 yuan I had. At this critical moment, no amount of money would be enough." Mrs. Huang said worriedly, "You too, why are you so bad at talking? Even if your second aunt's words are unpleasant, you can't argue with her. It's your uncle and cousin who are incarcerated. Shouldn't you help out a little?"
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