Before Wen Ran could make a request, the police had already surrounded the Zhang Family mother and son trio.
The atmosphere was tense, and Wen Ran was montarily confused, "What’s going on?"
Shao Ping frowned, "Don’t move, I’ll go take a look."
"We now suspect you of child abuse resulting in death. Please cooperate with our investigation and hand over the swaddled child in your arms."
Abuse...
It would’ve been better if they hadn’t said it, but as soon as they did, Zhang Jian completely broke down.
This big man plopped down on the ground, holding the swaddle and crying out loud. Aunt Zhang was also wiping her tears, "We’re being wronged!"
The mother and son cried mournfully, and even Treasure Bead shed tears. Wen Ran sighed, telling Shao Ping like an outsider about what happened in the hospital that afternoon.
"This is roughly what happened. If you don’t believe , you can go straight to the hospital and ask around. I suspect the people in the maternity ward haven’t all left yet.
Even the nurses and everyone should have an impression of this family."
Having understood the context, Shao Ping just felt at a loss for words, "We will investigate this matter thoroughly, but before it’s cleared up, you’ll have to spend the night at the guesthouse."
Wen Ran: "?"
She was confused, "Huh? How is this related to ?"
Shao Ping: "..."
He spoke concisely, "Do you rember those eight strong n?"
"Alright then."
The child had nothing to do with her, but those eight strong n were indeed sowhat related to her.
Once at the guesthouse, Wen Ran quickly tidied up. The Zhang Family mbers were huddled in a room, looking despondent. Wen Ran offered a few comforting words before falling silent.
In situations like this, talking endlessly wouldn’t help.
It would have to be left to ti and maybe...
If they could take revenge for the child with their own hands, perhaps their hearts would feel a bit better.
She returned to her room, exhausted, and went to sleep.
The police were efficient. Early the next morning, they had the situation all figured out. The Zhang Family was innocent, but they looked at the swaddled child with pity.
"Condolences."
Aunt Zhang’s eyes were swollen, and her throat was hoarse, "Officer, can we go ho now? The child is pitiful. We can’t just leave them wandering outside; we need to take them ho and make a grave.
"Go on, go on. Oh, and your daughter-in-law has been brought over! She’s reprehensible. Nowadays, won can stand shoulder to shoulder with n, yet she, being a woman, could do such a cruel thing to her own daughter."
Hearing that Lü Xiaofeng was captured, Aunt Zhang felt no ripples in her heart.
If anything, she felt a sense of relief.
"Then... then..."
Zhang Jian suddenly said, "Do I still have the chance to divorce her?"
"Yes."
The officer pondered for a mont, "But you must act quickly."
"Alright."
Zhang Jian nodded with the swaddled child in his arms, "We will handle it as soon as possible."
The matter of the eight strong n was rather significant. The police intended to keep Wen Ran here, but the team and Bao Wenxuan ca over.
Seeing Wen Ran, Bao Wenxuan was almost moved to tears, "You silly child, where did you go? Why didn’t you notify anyone?"
Bao Wenxuan choked up, "It scared to death. I searched for you the whole morning without seeing you. If we hadn’t reported to the police, we might not have found you!"
Wen Ran was mortifyingly embarrassed, repeatedly apologizing, "I’m really sorry, truly sorry. So much happened yesterday; I forgot to report back."
With the team leader stepping forward and vouching for Wen Ran, the police went along with it and released her.
Besides, she’s a hero who did a service to the people, not a criminal. Keeping her at the police station seed a bit much.
Midway, they encountered the Wild Boar Team coming over to look for the cattle. When the two teams t, they chatted away, and each got a fairly complete picture of the situation.
The two team leaders sighed endlessly. Upon reaching a fork in the road, Aunt Zhang bid farewell to Wen Ran: "Xiao Wen, you saved our lives. We will rember it in our hearts.
We’ll get the child settled and then co to find you."
Wen Ran hastily responded, "Auntie, don’t rush. Take your ti handling things at ho. Make sure the child’s spirit at rest in heaven is at peace. The rest, we can take our ti with."
"Mm~"
The cowbell rang, and the team leader urged the ox cart forward, puzzled, "Aren’t the Zhang Family folks looking familiar? What exactly happened with their family?"
Wen Ran recounted once more the events that transpired in the hospital and also told them Lü Xiaofeng’s current situation.
Bao Wenxuan, incredulous, covered her mouth, "Oh my! Is she ntally ill to behave like that?"
The team leader’s face turned wooden. After a while, he asked, "Do you rember the na of that Zhang Family daughter-in-law?"
Wen Ran thought for a while and confidently said, "Lü Xiaofeng."
The team leader: "..."
In an instant, his heart felt heavy and cold.
Seeing the team leader’s strange expression, Bao Wenxuan curiously asked, "Uncle, why do you look like that? Do you know her?"
The team leader forced a smile, harder than crying.
"That Lü Xiaofeng is from our team. No wonder the Zhang Family looked familiar. I had seen this mother and son duo while visiting relatives earlier.
Aiyo, this family is well-known for doting on daughters. Everyone in a ten-mile radius knows. Among three generations and twenty or so sons, there was only one girl, cherished like an apple of their eyes.
I was just too busy with the autumn harvest to connect the dots. Otherwise, I would have recognized the Zhang Family at first glance."
It’s quite lantable when you think about it.
Back then, when Lü Xiaofeng and Zhang Jian hit it off and got married, many young girls in the team envied her, thinking she had married into a good family.
If she bore a daughter, not only would her mother-in-law not trouble her, but she would also cherish her deeply.
But who could have guessed she’d make such a ss of a good hand, ending up like this?
What’s more disheartening for the team leader is that, presumably, their Silly Deer Team will beco known again because of this.
How could such a ruthless character co from our team?
The team leader scratched his head, thoroughly perplexed.
Once they returned to the team, after taking the cattle ho to eat fodder and drink water, the team leader urged Wen Ran to the Xiao Family, "Hurry up, the Xiao Family is also quite worried. Go, go, go, quickly report your safety."
"Alright, I’ll go myself," Wen Ran said sensibly, "Uncle, you should go on with your work."
She knew well that although the autumn harvest was officially over, the team leader still had tasks to complete; he was likely still busy.
Every matter needed his coordination and arrangent.
Thinking of this, Wen Ran felt quite guilty, making others worry about her situation in their busy schedules.
But in the next mont, the team leader rolled his eyes, "Stop acting so noble. Who said I’m escorting you?"
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