Chapter 236: Tender Mother, Absolute Trust
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“If it weren’t for the phone number the police pulled out themselves, I would suspect that Jiang Fuyue hired two extras.” After Huo Fanjin was dumbfounded, she blurted out.
Gao Zhaoming swallowed, turned his head, and asked Huang Hui uncertainly, “Are those Jiang Jie’s parents? Biological ones?”
Huang Hui snapped out of his daze. “Uh, I think so?”
Old Zhou looked at Jiang Fuyue, then at the phone in his hand, as if he had seen some “paranormal event”, besides astonishment, only horror remained.
“How can you, as parents, condone your child’s nonsense?!” He asked loudly, his anger unmasked.
There was a pause on the other end.
In a moment, a woman’s soft voice flowed slowly, “Officer, hello, I’m Jiang Fuyue’s mother. After listening to your description just now, as a parent, I don’t think my child is at fault in this matter.”
At first listen, it seemed as warm as the breeze in March, but upon closer inspection, it clearly hid densely packed needles inside.
“Since there’s no fault, and she almost got hurt, please tell me, why can’t we hold the perpetrator accountable?”
Old Zhou sighed lightly. “It’s not that we can’t hold them accountable, I just think a small matter doesn’t need to be blown out of proportion. If we can negotiate a resolution, why insist on mutual harm?”
Han Yunru fell silent, as if pondering the reasonableness of these words.
Old Zhou continued, “Not to mention that once a case is opened, cooperating with the investigation alone will take a lot of time. And if you proceed to litigation, you’ll need to hire a lawyer and go to court, all of which costs money, which ordinary people like us can’t afford!”
“I’m saying this not to favor anyone. We’ll bring the perpetrator back to the station for criticism and education. I’m just speaking from the perspective of someone with experience, giving you a sensible suggestion.”
This combination of soft and hard, retreat for advancement, made even Jiang Fuyue want to settle the matter and make a mountain out of a molehill.
However—
Han Yunru said, “Thank you, Officer, for your words, I take them to heart…”
Old Zhou breathed a sigh of relief. “Okay, then we’ll…”
“But,” the woman’s tone changed, “I believe Yueyue has also considered it. Since she insists on holding the responsible party accountable, there must be a reason for her insistence. We parents are far away in Linhuai, unable to help much, and we don’t understand the legal provisions enough. Court hearings, lawsuits, and such are all beyond our comprehension.”
“The only thing we can do is not to make trouble, not to hinder, and support every decision she makes!”
Jiang Fuyue’s eyes were slightly moved.
The others were stunned again.
Gao Zhaoming said, “My mom always thinks I’m still young, decides everything for me, never asks for my opinion. Sister Jiang’s mom is really nice.”
Huang Hui’s eyes flashed with admiration. “When we have such independence one day, we will naturally have the trust of parents.”
Huo Fanjin smacked his lips. “Fairy parents? Yue…”
Uh!
The word “Sis” twisted on her tongue and was forcibly swallowed back. Why did she also call her that?
Lin Shumo squinted. “Yue what?”
“Nothing… I just wanted to say that Jiang Fuyue’s family status is unique! Yeah, unique.”
How many families in the world respect their children to this extent?
Almost to the point of unquestioning obedience.
Huo Fanjin couldn’t imagine what it would be like if her parents unconditionally supported every decision she made one day.
Old Zhou, upon hearing this, seemed stunned and frightened.
“Even if it ends up with nothing left and chicken flying, you still support her decision?”
Han Yunru smiled. She said, “My daughter is very smart. She won’t let such a thing happen.”
A mother’s absolute trust in her daughter was evident.
Old Zhou stood still, his expression dazed.
“… Is that so?” he murmured softly.
After the call ended, Old Zhou looked at Jiang Fuyue again and asked cautiously, “Are you sure you want to do this?”
Jiang Fuyue nodded.
This time, he didn’t try to persuade her again, just sighed softly, “You kids…” He really couldn’t understand.
“Jiang Fuyue, Fanye, Ren Xinghe, along with a witness, come with me, but let me remind you in advance, according to the procedure, this matter will take a lot of time, so be prepared psychologically.”
Everyone looked at each other.
Then Old Zhou turned to Fang Canyang. “Don’t you agree to negotiate a settlement? Jiang Fuyue is Jiang Fuyue, and you are you. You can make different choices.”
Fang Canyang hesitated.
Old Zhou said, “If you’re willing to negotiate, you don’t need to go to the police station, it depends on what you decide.”
All eyes fell on him, including Jiang Fuyue’s.
“I…” He began to blush, feeling awkward.
Fanye cheered him on, “Fang Canyang, don’t be afraid! With Sister Jiang here, it’s just the police station, not like we’re being arrested, just cooperating with the investigation.”
Old Zhou frowned and rebuked, “Don’t encourage others. Let him make his own decision!”
Fanye made a face at him.
Old Zhou: “…”
After a while, Fang Canyang took a deep breath and slowly raised his head. “Polic… Police uncle… I… I’ve decided… I… “
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