What is five hundred yuan?
It's enough to cover the expenses of a large family in the county town for a year, allowing them to live a decent life.
The police immediately took it seriously. "What's going on? Tell us carefully."
Xie Sui asked Zhang Wenfeng to explain, as he was the one directly involved, while he would add a few points.
Zhang Wenfeng felt truly wronged. From the Yang family demanding the bride price back, to his ex-wife consistently subsidizing her parents, and now, during their divorce, a group of people showing up at his house and demanding five hundred yuan, refusing to leave otherwise. The robust farmhand actually shed tears.
The young female police officer taking notes also had her eyes reddened. "What disgusting people! It's good that you divorced. Any man would have divorced them."
Xie Sui chuckled. "May I ask your name, sister? You're absolutely right. That's why my brother divorced her. But they stole five hundred yuan from my brother. Is that illegal? Is that extortion or robbery?"
"It is illegal. The amount is significant, escalating to a criminal case. Rest assured, we will help you."
Xie Sui expressed his gratitude. "Thank you. You still haven't told me your name, sister."
"Wang Sitian. My name is Wang Sitian."
"Good, Sitian-jie. 'Yi Ku Si Tian' (Recalling hardships to appreciate present comforts). What a good name!"
The male police officer was displeased. He tapped the desk and said, "Are you here to report a crime or to flirt with girls? You're quite bold, even daring to banter with our female officers!"
Xie Sui grinned. "Police officers are people too. Female officers also need to fall in love and get married. I'm not flirting; I'm not pursuing anyone. I have a wife and children. I just think you're good-looking and kind-hearted, so I wanted to make a friend. I can introduce you to some of my friends too!"
The male police officer laughed in exasperation. "Get lost. We have internal matches, we don't need your introductions."
Zhang Wenfeng looked on in admiration. Brother Xie is amazing, making friends with a female officer in such a short time!
"Alright, we've noted down your situation. We'll send officers to investigate this matter shortly. If it's as you say, we will bring them in for investigation."
The male police officer sent them away. If they continued chatting, their police flower would be charmed away.
Xie Sui took out the receipt. "This is the evidence. The Yang family signed and pressed their fingerprints. We also need to trouble you with one more thing: do you have any reliable lawyers? I want to let the Yang family know the authority of the law and that it cannot be trampled upon!"
Wang Sitian said, "Yes, well said! Not many people understand the law like you do. I have a few friends who run a law firm, and they are all very professional. I'll introduce you."
"Oh, thank you, Sitian-jie. When do you get off work? I'll treat you to a meal."
The male police officer's face darkened. This person is skilled and thick-skinned, must be wary. He got up to see them out. "We are law enforcement officers; we don't take a single grain from the common people. You can leave now and wait for our news."
Xie Sui smiled. There will be time later. Miss Wang Sitian is now on his side, but he is too handsome and charming. What if she falls for him?
So, he decided to have Wanwan come forward and develop a close friendship with Miss Wang.
Xie Sui was unaware that he had become notorious at the county police station, albeit for bad reasons. Daring to flirt with their police flower had many young officers harboring resentment, wanting to teach him a lesson. However, Xie Sui changed his strategy, and Lin Wanwan stepped in, resolving a troublesome situation.
Yangjia Village.
At Yang Yumei's home, her mother was happily counting the money, beaming with joy. At the same time, she expressed some regret. "I see Xie Sui is quite capable of earning money and is generous. Was it a mistake to get this divorce?
Even though we got five hundred yuan this time, in the long run, it might not be worth it."
Yang Yumei had already sent over two hundred yuan to her family in the past six months. Yang's mother instantly felt that the five hundred yuan wasn't as appealing.
"Mom, what do you mean? The marriage is over. I'm already divorced and remarried. Can I go back?"
Yang's mother was dismissive. "What's wrong with being divorced and remarried? Mom will take care of you. You can find a good family later. You won't have children to drag you down, and you can still get married."
She could still receive a bride price. There were only benefits and no drawbacks. She had only heard of bachelors unable to find wives, but never of women unable to get married.
What could Yang Yumei do?
The deed was done, and there was no turning back. She hated Zhang Wenfeng in her heart, and even more so Xie Sui. If he hadn't interfered, this divorce wouldn't have happened.
You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone. In rural families, who earned as much as Zhang Wenfeng? Who was as honest and obedient as Zhang Wenfeng?
Just as they were lost in their own thoughts, the police arrived. "Who is Yang Yumei's mother, Li Yuqin?"
"I am. What do you need me for?"
Yang's mother, Li Yuqin, felt nervous seeing them. Even ordinary citizens, even if innocent, felt intimidated by people in uniform.
"You are suspected of threatening citizens, robbery, and extortion. Please come with us!"
The police officer produced a warrant and was about to put on handcuffs when Li Yuqin was terrified. "No, are you mistaken? Who did I threaten? Who did I rob? This is not true!"
The police officer said, "Zhang Wenfeng and Xie Sui have filed a lawsuit against you. Due to the significant amount, you must return for investigation. This is no longer a civil dispute; it involves criminal offenses."
Li Yuqin was both angry and scared. "Listen to me, Zhang Wenfeng was my son-in-law's family. I took money from my son-in-law, what crime is that?"
"First, Zhang Wenfeng is already divorced from your daughter; he is no longer your son-in-law. You brought people to his house to threaten and cause trouble, forcing him to give you five hundred yuan. This is a crime.
Second, this money belongs to Xie Sui, not the Zhang family. He has the right to sue you. We'll discuss this at the station."
As the police officer was about to take her away, Yang Yumei's three older brothers objected and rushed out to block them. "Who dares to take my mother away? Not even the police!"
The police officer's face turned stern. "What do you think you're doing? Obstructing official business is a serious crime. If you dare to stop us, we'll take you all away!"
"You try it. If you dare to take my mother away, I'll make sure you can't leave Yangjia Village!"
The Yang family brothers were also troublemakers. They only knew that their mother couldn't go to jail. They didn't care about obstructing official business or committing crimes.
Ignorance is truly terrifying!
Not only the Yang brothers but also the people of Yangjia Village gathered outside, blocking their way.
The two police officers' faces turned ashen. This situation was not uncommon. Villagers were very united, and they often encountered resistance when arresting people. They let go of Li Yuqin. "Fine, I won't take her. But your entire village will be implicated. You wait."
They could only leave first and have the station demand the village hand over the person. The fist cannot twist the thigh. The village chief of Yangjia Village had to personally escort them. What if they refused to hand over the person?
The village chief was not legally illiterate and knew the gravity of the situation. This was no longer a minor case of extortion; it had escalated to a mass disturbance, a more serious offense.
When Xie Sui heard this, he was delighted. Yang Yumei's brothers were indeed excellent at causing trouble for their mother!