As the server left, Xie Sui shrugged, "Big cities are hard to navigate, aren't they? Look how cold people are. Even asking for help costs money. Wife, you're so generous, giving her a hundred just because she asked?"
"She did help you, after all. Consider it compensation. Xie Sui, did you do something? The way that girl looked at you wasn't right. Did you flirt with her?"
Lin Wanwan's eyes narrowed. She knew very well how glib this guy's mouth was. Zhao Xuefei from the village was a lesson. Was he still flirting around after leaving home?
Xie Sui's eyes darted around, feeling guilty, but he vehemently denied it, "I didn't. I was just buying something normally. She's materialistic and overthinking things. I just gave her ten yuan to help call the police, really, not a single bit of falsehood?"
"Is that so?"
Lin Wanwan didn't quite believe him. Xie Sui chuckled, "You think my life is barely hanging on by a thread, how could I have the mood for that? Wife, you think too highly of me. Um, are you jealous?"
Xie Sui felt this was a good thing. Jealousy meant she cared. He couldn't help but nudge Lin Wanwan, like a little puppy begging.
Lin Wanwan blushed, "Who's jealous? Don't be ridiculous. Let's go back. From now on, you'll control your mouth and don't chat nonsense with young girls."
"Alright, I'll listen to you. From now on, when I see young, pretty girls, I'll be a woman of few words, as aloof as a snow-capped mountain, and I won't say an extra word."
Xie Sui promised. Lin Wanwan rolled her eyes at him, but her heart was secretly pleased.
They bought a lot of things, enough for the Xu siblings to eat for half a month. They also bought new clothes and toys for the two children. Since they were building good karma, a little money didn't matter.
Xu Yingying was overjoyed. Her brother's friends were really kind. This was the first time she had smiled since their parents left.
When they returned to the staff dormitory, the neighbors saw them buying so much and were convinced that Xie Sui was not a骗子 (piànzi - swindler), but a true friend. They remembered that Aunt Xu had visited empty-handed, and had even tried to take the last bit of rice from the kitchen.
Who was good and who was bad was clear at a glance.
That afternoon, Xie Sui stayed at the Xu family's house. There was no shortage of empty rooms, and the two children finally got a good night's sleep.
The next morning, Xie Sui came back from outside with soy milk, fried dough sticks, milk, and steamed buns. He boiled a few eggs and paired them with preserved vegetables for a simple meal.
"Brother, Sister, when will my brother be back?"
Xu Yingying still missed her elder brother. No matter how good Xie Sui was, he wasn't family, and they couldn't trouble him forever.
"I'll go to the detention center today. Director Wang's misdeeds have been exposed. When a wall collapses, everyone pushes it. It should be soon, don't worry."
"Thank you, brother."
"Eat up, eat more eggs. Children need to supplement their nutrition. You must eat eggs."
Xie Sui looked at the milk in the basin and fell into thought. Lin Wanwan called him, and he snapped back, "Wanwan, what did you say?"
"Nothing. What were you thinking about?"
"It's nothing. Let's eat. I'm going out later, you stay home and keep them company." Su Dan Novel Network
Lin Wanwan wanted to go with him, but the two children were very insecure, and she was also afraid that Aunt Xu would come looking for trouble again. She nodded in agreement.
Xie Sui rode Xu Dad's bicycle to the police station.
He had planned to go directly to the detention center, but he was unfamiliar with the area, and it would be troublesome to see Xu Donglai. Since he had spent the night at the police station, he was familiar with the place, and their words would surely be effective.
He also wanted to inquire about the reward for reporting the crime and when he could receive it.
The young police officer's eyes widened when he saw him enter, "You haven't returned to your hometown yet?"
Xie Sui, however, smiled like a blooming flower, "Young comrade, it's so good to see you. I was just worrying about not finding anyone I knew. Come, sit down, let's discuss something."
The young police officer: "..."
No, this is the Public Security Bureau. Please be serious. This is not a place for you to visit relatives.
"I did want to go home, but I always felt uneasy. After thinking for a while, I remembered that the family Wang Fugui harmed, the surname was Xu. The parents are gone, and the eldest son was imprisoned. Only the younger brother and sister are left at home. I feel very uncomfortable.
So I went to their house to take a look. Hu Yaohui's brother got the news from him. They are all in the same boat, both harmed by Wang Fugui.
This wicked thing deserves to be shot..."
"Get to the point."
The young police officer interrupted him. Judging by his demeanor, they wouldn't do anything else today but listen to him ramble.
"The Xu family's relatives are not good people. They want to sell off the younger brother. Now I want to ask about Xu Donglai's case."
After Xie Sui finished, the young police officer was stunned again. You asked him to get to the point, and he was too concise.
"So you're looking for me...?"
"You are familiar with the detention center. Ask about the situation. He was arrested unjustly, and his parents are gone. Don't let his younger brother and sister be gone too. If it were you, could you still live?
Anyone with a conscience couldn't just stand by and watch, could they?"
"If I don't care, then I'm heartless?"
"You said that yourself."
Xie Sui gave him a look, letting him ponder.
The young police officer said, "Okay, I need to find our leader about this. Please wait."
"And ask about my reward, so I can take it with me when I go home."
The young police officer: "..."
The Deputy Director of the police station was named Gao. Gao Hongliang personally received him, "You are the good citizen who outsmarted the robbers? You're so young!"
"This is our Deputy Director Gao."
"Director Gao, hello, it's an honor. It's what I should do. In my village, I've already taken down a group of human traffickers."
Xie Sui's everything from childhood to adulthood had been thoroughly investigated overnight. They confirmed he had no contact with Hu Yaohui and it was purely coincidental. He didn't know whether to call this guy lucky or unlucky.
"I know about your situation. There aren't many young people as enthusiastic as you. Please wait a moment, I'll contact the detention center. Wang Fugui's crimes are still under trial and will take some time."
"Thank you very much."
Xie Sui waited for him to make a series of calls and have a police car sent to take him to the detention center. This kind of treatment couldn't be considered bad; he was truly a good director.
He smoothly met Xu Donglai and felt a sense of emotion. In his previous life, that weathered handsome man was still very green now. He was two years older than Xie Sui, but due to various changes, he looked like he was in his thirties with his unshaven face.
"Who are you? I don't know you."
Xu Donglai carried some world-weary emotions. In his previous life, if it weren't for finding his younger brother, he probably wouldn't have survived.
"My name is Xie Sui. You don't know me, but I'm currently living in your house. You were too impulsive. With you in here, what will happen to your younger brother and sister?"
Xu Donglai was furious, "What do you want? Who are you?"
He thought Xie Sui was Wang Fugui trying to persuade him not to cause trouble, even threatening him with his younger siblings. He instantly became enraged. Xie Sui quickly said, "Don't get excited. I'm here to help you. You should be grateful to me!"