Chapter 275: Chapter 275: Cleaning Up the Aftermath

Wang Miaomiao was indeed correct; many of the university attendees, especially those from the ’77 class, were quite old, some were parents, and others had endured hardships in the countryside.

This group of people was far more mature than those just out of school at sixteen or seventeen.

They knew exactly what they wanted and understood how hard it was to get into this university. They would actively block out any factors that hindered their academic progress.

They were all smart people; why do something that harms others without benefiting themselves and end up being hated for no reason?

Moreover, the principal had already stepped in. Even though he seemed to say nothing, he actually said everything.

So, regarding yesterday’s incident, it seemed that not many people on campus were talking about it, and even if they did, it wasn’t about Wang Miaomiao’s gossip. It was just speculation about the punishment for the person who wielded the knife…

Wang Miaomiao wasn’t really concerned about these things. If it weren’t for the different times, she wouldn’t even care.

With something like this happening, she just hoped it wouldn’t be overly publicized, and everything else would be left to time to gradually settle and dissipate.

On campus, nothing seemed to have changed around Wang Miaomiao. She went about her studies as usual, and soon a day had passed.

As she walked towards the school gate, from a distance, she saw a familiar figure quietly watching and waiting for her.

“Why are you here again? I already said I don’t need you to pick me up.” Wang Miaomiao’s coquettish demeanor and tone made Jiang Yan feel a sweetness in his heart.

“Coming to pick you up is my right. Do you want to go back on your word…” Jiang Yan spoke with grievance, leaving Wang Miaomiao without a retort.

Jiang Yan smiled, took her hand, and held it tightly, “Got you. Hehe…”

“Childish.” Wang Miaomiao said the word with her mouth, but the smile on her lips couldn’t be hidden, carefree and content.

They strolled along the road, and Wang Miaomiao seemed to have forgotten the unpleasantness of the morning, just enjoying the happiness before her.

Wang Miaomiao wasn’t someone who got hung up on things. Her spur of the moment anger came without warning, quickly arrived, and quickly left.

Yet beneath the calm surface, who knew how turbulent it was underneath.

Two days later, middle-aged officer Yuan Zhi came with gifts and brought the final result of the case.

Lu Xuemei was sentenced to a heavy penalty for murder, with ten years in prison.

At the dinner table, Jiang Yan and Yuan Zhi had a pleasant conversation, seeming to be in great harmony.

Wang Miaomiao was suspicious, and Jiang Yan ruffled the top of her head.

“I’ll go serve the rice.” Wang Miaomiao took her empty bowl and went to the kitchen to serve rice. After having some dishes that had filled her halfway, a small half bowl of rice would be enough.

As she returned with the rice, just as she reached the doorway, she heard Yuan Zhi inside, speaking with a thick tongue, patting his chest in assurance, “Don’t worry. That kid, I found several reasons not to let him out for at least ten or fifteen days. Hmph… They say a husband and wife are birds of the same forest, but when disaster strikes, they fly separately. That kid really went to the extreme… Even though she was his wife, he just abandoned her like that. Such a ruthless guy…”

Jiang Yan’s gaze flickered. He was talking about Zhou Hu. According to his analysis, Lu Xuemei was undoubtedly the perpetrator. But Zhou Hu also bore major responsibility. Without his provocation or intentional guidance, Lu Xuemei wouldn’t have gone to such extremes.

In society, many people lack legal knowledge. It’s often said that the poor mountains and rivers produce unruly people, but the truly frightening ones are the educated criminals with malicious intentions.

Jiang Yan went to the police station that day, found Yuan Zhi, and analyzed the situation for a long time. He also carried out a comprehensive inquiry of Liu Xuemei, not missing any details, and indeed made some new discoveries.

As it turned out, Lu Xuemei committed the knife attack largely due to Zhou Hu’s provocative words.

That evening, exhausted and stumbling, she made her way to the school and finally found Zhou Hu.

Zhou Hu brought up divorce again and talked about how since leaving her sight, he had been enjoying a leisurely and happy life. Meeting his former goddess in the same school and breathing the same sweet air under the same sky seemed like destiny treating him kindly. Fate had brought him and Wang Miaomiao together again…

These words filled Lu Xuemei’s mind with rage and jealousy. Unable to withstand the provocation, she came to the school with a knife the next day to confront Wang Miaomiao.

Zhou Hu, of course, had no intention of inciting Lu Xuemei to murder. He only wanted her to make a scene on campus to solidify his vague relationship with Wang Miaomiao. Unfortunately, he went too far…

However, these provocations weren’t enough to charge Zhou Hu with any crime. Watching the real culprit at large, how could Jiang Yan feel comfortable?

Thus, he had Yuan Zhi find some roundabout reasons to detain Zhou Hu at the station for questioning. Even if he wasn’t sitting in prison, being locked in a cell for over ten days wasn’t pleasant. Now and then, he was brought out for topsy-turvy questioning.

“Hmm, Brother Yuan, it’s hard on you. Let me offer you a toast, thanks for your hard work…” Jiang Yan was in an excellent mood. Hearing that the kid would still be held for another ten to fifteen days, he felt extremely satisfied.

“Not hard at all, serving the people,” Yuan Zhi, slightly inebriated, had a drunken smile on his face.

Wang Miaomiao, hearing everything, returned to her meal as if nothing had happened. She had no opinion on Zhou Hu’s handling and definitely no sympathy. Besides, she had no good impression of him.

During the rest of the meal, she occasionally glanced at Jiang Yan, unable to hide the joy in her eyes.

Jiang Yan, sensing it slightly, returned the smile.

As it turned out, he wasn’t indifferent but took action quietly.

That morning, hadn’t she wronged him then? Hmm… She needed to compensate him well.

The meal was a joyous occasion for both the host and the guests.

Yuan Zhi, feeling happy today, drank a bit too much. Wang Miaomiao cleared out a guest room, and Jiang Yan helped him settle in.

The couple finished their wash and went to the children’s room to play with their son, exchanging loving looks as they met eyes.

Zhou Hu was indeed held for half a month before being released. Returning to school, he felt as if a lifetime had passed. Thinking back on his experiences at the station, his gloomy eyes grew darker.

Speaking of the matter this time, he truly lost both his wife and his army. It turned out Lu Xuemei really had a problem in her head; she couldn’t be judged by common sense.

His greatest annoyance was that Lu Xuemei was in jail, yet they weren’t divorced. Having a criminal as his registered spouse meant what for his future political screenings and career…

Zhou Hu, disheveled, walked across campus. When others glanced at him inadvertently, he always felt there was something strange in their eyes. After passing a few people, he quickly lowered his head and jogged back to the dormitory.

“Zhou Hu, you’re back! Go wash up and head to class, or you’ll be late…” His roommate greeted him with a smile.

To his ears, it still sounded like mockery…

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