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Xia Jie immediately asked, "Mom, did you just call the instructor?"

Xia's mother said, "Yes."

Xia Jie finally snapped: "Mom, didn't I tell you not to call the police station anymore? Are you trying to force me to cut ties with you?!"

After saying that, he abruptly hung up the phone and returned to the office area.

Cheng Hao witnessed all of this and fell into deep thought, wondering if he should give his teacher's wife an explanation.

That day, Cheng Hao didn't sleep a wink, his mind elsewhere. He didn't get up and go downstairs until his alarm clock rang in the early morning. Driving along the deserted streets, he was reminded of that scene from years ago…

After Xia Jie's father's funeral, young Cheng Hao, carrying large and small boxes of gifts, was kicked out of the house by Xia's mother.

Standing inside the door, Xia's mother sobbed uncontrollably, "How dare you come here? You're the one who killed Old Xia! What are you doing here now, pretending to be all sympathetic!" She then slammed the door shut.

Cheng Hao left, his face filled with grief and helplessness, seemingly lost in thought.

The past was too painful to recall. Cheng Hao's expression gradually hardened. He stepped on the gas and drove straight to Xia Jie's building.

The doorbell rang, and Xia's mother opened the door to find Cheng Hao standing there, carrying a carton of milk and a fruit basket. She was surprised: "It's you! Did you come to talk about Xiaojie's job change, or to try and persuade me?"

Cheng Hao said solemnly, "No, I'm here to tell you about my relationship with my master."

Xia's mother prepared to close the door: "Then you don't need to, you can leave now."

This time, Cheng Hao did not back down and went straight into the house.

Xia's mother became anxious: "What are you doing? Are you trying to force your way in?"

Cheng Hao put the things he was carrying on the dining table and turned around: "Teacher's wife, I've come to confess to you and also to repent. Back then, when I faced those ruthless bandits, I was truly afraid. My feet felt like they were glued to the ground, and I couldn't move an inch."

"Although the bureau ultimately concluded that I was not responsible for my master's sacrifice, I know I was! My master's wife's suspicions were correct. I really did have my legs go weak at the moment I should have rushed forward, and I didn't have the courage to admit it afterwards." He lowered his head as he spoke.

Xia's mother was pale: "What's the use of saying all this now? Can repentance bring Old Xia back to life? Can it make up for the suffering we've endured all these years?"

Cheng Hao's voice was heavy: "Master's wife, I know I'm guilty. I know in my heart that I've let down Master, I've let you down, I've let Xiao Jie down. I've condemned myself over and over in my heart, but I've never had the courage to admit to anyone that I'm a coward... I..."

At this point, Cheng Hao saw the fruit knife on the table, grabbed it, and said in grief and indignation, "Master's wife, no! Today I will pay for Master's life!" After saying that, he held the fruit knife and was about to stab himself in the chest!

"Ah!" Xia's mother was terrified and rushed forward to snatch the knife away, tears streaming down her face. "Cheng Hao, are you trying to drive me to my death too?"

Tears welled in Cheng Hao's eyes: "Teacher's wife, I just want to atone for my cowardice back then..."

Xia's mother tossed the knife far away and, facing the honest Cheng Hao, seemed to have become much more haggard. She slumped onto the sofa and waved her hand weakly: "Don't say anymore. Actually, I understand everything, but there's just a knot in my heart that I can't untie. Now, I just hope that Xiao Jie can live a peaceful life every day, and that will be enough for me."

"Let's not talk about the past anymore. If you really want to do something for your master, then take good care of Xiaojie for him, so that he can rest in peace in the afterlife."

Cheng Hao said, "Don't worry, Master's wife, I will definitely take good care of Xiao Jie for Master!"

Xia's mother said, "Alright, let's leave it at that then."

Cheng Hao said with emotion, "Thank you for your magnanimity, Master's wife. I don't know how much I struggled with my thoughts before coming here today, but I finally got it out, and I feel relieved now. I'm leaving now, Master's wife, please take care."

After saying that, Cheng Hao walked out, but stopped at the door: "Teacher's wife, why don't you try putting a period to the past? Life can be better!"

"Really, can we put an end to this now?" Xia's mother stood there, stunned, lost in thought.

……

That day, Li Mu and Xia Jie were on duty together. Li Mu held her hand and said, "Xia Jie, you haven't been in a good mood lately."

Xia Jie sighed and said, "You know my mom. She called the station chief and the instructor, insisting that I become a household registration police officer. It's so annoying."

Li Mu asked, "What are you thinking?"

Xia Jie hesitated and said, "I don't know either."

Li Mu said, "In this kind of thing, you really have to make the decision yourself. You have to let go of your prejudices and not think that whatever your parents ask you to do is wrong. Everyone has a different way of thinking and approaching things."

"Think about it yourself, do you want to be a police officer who goes out on patrol every day and often works overtime, or do you want to be a stable and easy household registration police officer?"

Xia Jie shook her head and said, "I haven't decided yet?"

Li Mu said, "Then try both and see which one you like and are more suited to."

Xia Jie nodded silently.

Another day passed, and the two made time to meet for coffee again. Xia Jie suddenly said, "Li Mu, I feel like my mom has changed a bit?"

Li Mu asked in surprise, "Why has it changed a bit?"

Xia Jie thought for a moment and said, "It's just a feeling. She didn't ask me about the job transfer all day. This morning, I remembered our conversation yesterday and wanted to talk to her about the transfer, but she didn't seem to care and started changing the subject, telling me to make the decision myself."

"It's like the sun rose in the west. She wasn't like this before, the change is too great."

Li Mu smiled and said, "Isn't this better?"

Xia Jie smiled and said, "Yes, that's great!"

Then, she asked with a puzzled look, "But why? Why did my mom suddenly change? I can't rest easy without knowing the reason."

Li Mu thought for a moment and said, "He must have come to terms with it, or perhaps he has resolved his inner conflict."

Xia Jie said, "There must be a specific reason."

Li Mu asked, "Has anything happened in your family recently, or have you had any guests?"

Xia Jie thought for a moment and said, "I don't think there's anything wrong with it! It seems like there was an extra fruit basket at my house yesterday, which must have been a gift from my master."

Li Mu said, "Then you should ask your master and see if he said anything to your mother when he went to your house."

Xia Jie nodded: "Okay, I'll ask later."

In the afternoon, after finishing her work, Xia Jie came to Cheng Hao's office: "Master, you came to my house yesterday?"

Cheng Hao hesitated for a moment, then immediately admitted, "Yes, I went to confess and repent to my teacher's wife. I was indeed scared when your father sacrificed himself, and I didn't rush forward. I am responsible for your father's sacrifice."

Xia Jie paused for a few seconds, then comforted him, "Master, what are you saying? Who isn't afraid in a dangerous situation? Besides, if you really rushed in, you would definitely be able to save my dad."

A hint of confusion flashed in Cheng Hao's eyes: "At least there's still a glimmer of hope."

Xia Jie comforted him, saying, "Master, don't blame yourself. Nobody is perfect."

Cheng Hao nodded: "Master doesn't ask me to be a perfect person, but only to be open and honest, to dare to face things, and to dare to take responsibility."

"After saying all that at your house, I feel much better, Xia Jie. Regarding the job transfer, your mentor respects your choice and supports you."

Xia Jie nodded: "Thank you, Master."

……

The following morning, Wang Shouyi returned from his vacation, and several institute leaders held a short meeting. The last item on the agenda was about Xia Jie.

Wang Shouyi said, "Xia Jie's mother has been insisting that she be transferred to the household registration department. What do you all think about this? How should our office handle this?"

Li Mu said, "I think we should respect Xia Jie's wishes in this matter and listen to her opinion."

Cheng Hao immediately chimed in, "Li is right. Let's not force it. We should listen to Xia Jie's opinion and see what she thinks."

With the two of them taking the lead, Ye Wei and Gao Chao also chimed in.

Wang Shouyi said, "Alright, call Xia Jie over and let's hear her opinion."

A few minutes later, Xia Jie followed Ye Wei to the small conference room.

Wang Shouyi said, "Xia Jie, what are your thoughts on the job transfer? Do you want to become a household registration police officer? You can share your thoughts."

Xia Jie considered for a moment and said, "Actually, I'm not sure either, but I'm not opposed to being a household registration police officer. If the station needs me, I can give it a try."

Wang Shouyi clapped his hands and said, "Okay, it's settled then."

"Alright, Xia Jie, you can go back now."

Xia Jie nodded: "Okay, Director."

Chapter 402 Household Registration Police

Two more days passed. On this day, Wang Shouyi called Xia Jie to his office and announced the organization's arrangement for Xia Jie to replace Xiao Wang, who was about to give birth, and work in the household registration department.

Xia Jie was silent for a moment, then nodded: "Yes, Director."

After making the agreement, Wang Shouyi took Xia Jie directly to the household registration hall.

The female police officer in charge of household registration, Sister Wang, was very enthusiastic. She grabbed Xia Jie's hand and said with a smile, "Xia Jie is here! I need to take maternity leave and can't take care of things here. The station chief asked me to choose one person from among the female police officers in the station, and you were the first one I mentioned. You are stable and have a good head for things, so you are the most suitable person to be a household registration officer."

Xia Jie said, "Thank you, Sister Wang."

Wang Shouyi asked with concern, "Xiao Wang, don't you still have two weeks? Use these two weeks to mentor Xia Jie. Make sure the household registration department doesn't fall behind during your maternity leave."

Sister Wang readily agreed, "Director, don't worry. Xia Jie is such a bright girl, I don't need to guide her. She'll get the hang of it right away... Ouch..." As she spoke, she suddenly groaned and clutched her stomach, leaning on the table for support.

Wang Shouyi was startled: "Xiao Wang, what's wrong?"

Xiao Wang took a breath and said, "Oh dear, I feel something's wrong. Xia Jie, hurry, help me to the toilet."

Xia Jie quickly helped Xiao Wang to the toilet, and a moment later she rushed out in a panic, shouting as she ran, "Call 120 quickly, Sister Wang is about to give birth!"

Wang Shouyi was both amused and exasperated: "What a coincidence! Quickly find a car to take him to the hospital!"

At noon, Li Mu and Xia Jie ate lunch together in the cafeteria.

Li Mu asked, "To the household registration office? Confirmed?"

Xia Jie nodded: "Otherwise what! Can I disobey the director's orders? Besides, Sister Wang went to the hospital, and there are only two auxiliary police officers helping there now. If I don't go, a lot of work can't be carried out."

Li Mu said, "That's good! But you've already become a junior leader because you have two auxiliary police officers under you who haven't finished their probationary period."