Chapter 272: Chapter 272: Settling the Matter

Wang Miaomiao’s words made quite a few people look at her in a new light. The school principal was one of them.

Given the incident at the school gate, as a school leader, he naturally had to come by to take a look.

After hearing her words, he couldn’t help but nod. Her reasoning was clear and well-founded, and she didn’t speak any words of threat, yet her silent determination was impossible to refuse.

Principal Fu held a black umbrella, standing behind the crowd, saying, “Alright, students, you’ve all heard it clearly. Let’s disperse now.”

The students turned to see the principal, and immediately, someone chimed in, “Disperse, disperse, there’s nothing to see… Let’s go, blocking the school gate like this isn’t right.”

Soon, the entrance to the school returned to its usual ease of passage.

Wang Miaomiao and her group headed to the police station together.

Worried that her family would become anxious if she didn’t return, Cheng Xue went to the Jiang home to deliver the news first.

At this time, Jiang Yan hadn’t returned from work yet. Mr. Jiang and Jiang Zhongyi listened to Cheng Xue’s account, feeling both angry and apprehensive.

Jiang Zhongyi immediately said, “Let’s go… I’ll go to the police station with you. They’ve got some nerve to bully a member of the Jiang Family…”

As soon as Cheng Xue heard her grandfather wanted to go personally, her spirits lifted, and she quickly took Jiang Zhongyi to the police station, fearing that arriving late would mean missing the latest information.

The police station wasn’t far from either the Jiang home or the school.

When Jiang Zhongyi arrived, he happened to see his daughter-in-law, casually drying her hair with a towel while recounting the situation at the time.

A situation that should have been nerve-wracking became calm due to her leisurely manner.

However, seeing her clothes already soaked through, Jiang Zhongyi frowned and walked forward displeased, asking, “Comrade, may I ask if my daughter-in-law’s statement has been recorded yet?”

Jiang Zhongyi’s sudden voice drew the attention of everyone in the hall.

Then, “Ch—Chief…”

“Yes, yes, it’s Chief Jiang, hello, Chief Jiang!”

“Hello, Chief Jiang…”

With voices rising and falling, both those who recognized him and those who didn’t greeted Jiang Zhongyi, turning the scene into something resembling a large family reunion.

Jiang Zhongyi was slightly moved as well. He raised his hand to stop everyone from approaching, only saying, “I’m retired now, just like an ordinary person, everyone, no need for formalities, go back to what you were doing…”

The first to recognize him was that middle-aged policeman, who had already come up to Jiang Zhongyi, eyes brimming with tears, stubbornly looking at him, “Chief…”

Jiang Zhongyi sighed lightly, “Xiao Zhi, are you doing well?” Jiang Zhongyi recognized him too.

“Well, I’m good, though I often think of my comrades and the Chief back in the army.” Yuan Zhi was somewhat choked up; he felt so lucky today.

“Hmm, thinking of us but never coming back to visit.”

“I fear that when I see it, I won’t want to leave again…”

When he left at that time, he cried his eyes out; he’s someone who fears separation the most.

After they caught up for a while, Jiang Zhongyi suddenly heard someone sneeze, immediately bringing a tightening to his heart.

“By the way, is my daughter-in-law’s statement recorded yet? If so, let her go home and change clothes quickly.” Jiang Zhongyi said with concern. “On a cold day like this, getting soaked will lead to a cold. There are still two kids at home dependent on their mother’s care.”

In truth, the two kids now mostly consume formula. Wang Miaomiao doesn’t have much breast milk, relying on her, the kids would starve.

“Yes, yes, I didn’t consider it thoroughly. Xiao Zhou, stop the recording, we all understand the situation back then, and evidence has been found.” Yuan Zhi immediately affirmed, instructing the young officer taking Wang Miaomiao’s statement, “Quickly let Mr. Wang sign and go home…”

“Got it, Captain.” Xiao Zhou, gazing at Jiang Zhongyi with full admiration, promptly lowered his head, quickly summarizing the incident, writing it down, and then handing the pen to Wang Miaomiao, indicating for her to sign.

Wang Miaomiao quickly skimmed the content on top, noticing some newly added details, gave Xiao Zhou an unexpected look. This person’s writing was quite good; they had the talent for storytelling.

Seeing no problem after a glance, Wang Miaomiao swiftly signed, then pushed the documents back to Xiao Zhou, standing up, saying, “Everyone worked hard today, thank you.”

Jiang Zhongyi, seeing the matter settled, spoke to Yuan Zhi, “Then I’ll take the child home now. This incident today, I trouble you to investigate it well, such a vile attempted murder happening here is a disgraceful state of affairs for security.”

Yuan Zhi, a bit embarrassed, said, “Yes, I’ll intensify the rectification effort.”

“Hmm.” Jiang Zhongyi nodded in satisfaction, a smile on his face, saying, “Xiao Zhi, when the case is closed, come visit us at home; I’ll be waiting for you…”

Jiang Zhongyi left his address and phone number for Yuan Zhi and then went home with Wang Miaomiao and others.

Meanwhile, in the police station, everyone was already in an uproar, each asking Yuan Zhi about the specifics of Jiang Zhongyi’s identity.

Zhou Hu was similarly shocked; he hadn’t expected Wang Miaomiao’s in-laws to be so powerful. Beijing truly runs deep; should he still go in?

Zhou Hu hesitated, while Lu Xuemei was already stunned, scared out of her wits. After that murderous impulse, now only fear remained.

“Zhou Hu, Zhou Hu, save me, I didn’t mean to attempt to murder her. I was just feeling unbalanced and wanted to scare her…” Lu Xuemei sobbed uncontrollably, slumped on the bench without any image to maintain.

Zhou Hu merely looked at her coldly, emotionless, saying, “I can’t save you, and I won’t save you again. Good deeds don’t yield good outcomes—this time, I’ve learned the hard way. I’m not the naive Zhou Hu I once was anymore. As for you, Lu Xuemei, you should have been punished long ago…”

As Zhou Hu said this, his expression was utterly heartless. They say a day as a couple begets a hundred days of grace, but his attitude made the officers in the station feel strange; a deeper investigation, unexpectedly, led to unearthing another case.

But these matters had nothing to do with Wang Miaomiao, who had returned home to the Jiang family.

Once she got home, Mr. Jiang was already waiting, “Miaomiao, I’ve had Aunt Zhang prepare hot water, go take a wash quickly.”

“Thank you, Grandpa…” Wang Miaomiao was incredibly touched; everyone in this family treated her so well.

“Yes, hurry along then…” Mr. Jiang, seeing her quite wet, quickly waved her off to freshen up.

Once she left, he noticed Cheng Xue and Jiang Huilan were also somewhat wet; though not severe, changing for comfort was still necessary, “You two go too.”

“Great-grandpa, you finally noticed us… I thought there was only your granddaughter-in-law in your eyes now…” Cheng Xue pouted playfully, making an angry gesture, lacking any sense of seriousness, which amused Mr. Jiang and Jiang Zhongyi.

“Great-grandpa, Grandpa, you’re teasing me… hmph…” Cheng Xue stomped her foot petulantly. “I’m going to report to my little aunt-in-law and little brothers.” In this household now, they commanded the highest respect.

With that, she pulled the still laughing Jiang Huilan away…

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