The sky collapsed, and in the blink of an eye, I found myself transported to Nanluoguxiang.

Director Wang and several police officers were both amused and exasperated by the situation.

This was the first time they had ever seen someone so convincingly embarrass themselves with just a few words.

Aunt Zhu's gaze towards the people around her changed from initial disgust to an almost cannibalistic glare, which made her feel quite uneasy.

He instinctively moved closer to the police and Director Wang, his voice trembling with a sharp edge: "You...you mustn't do anything rash!"

The onlookers were speechless upon hearing this.

He thought to himself: Does this guy really think everyone else is stupid? Even if he really wanted to argue, he would have to wait until Director Wang and the police officers left. Who would lay a hand on someone in front of them?

"Alright, Comrade Zhu, the matter is clear now. If there are no other questions, everyone can disperse."

A police officer stepped forward, speaking in a serious tone.

Aunt Zhu was filled with resentment, but seeing that continuing the commotion would only bring her more trouble, she finally lowered her head, pushed through the crowd, and left.

As for the certificates of merit that Li's father mentioned, she did not doubt that they were fake.

These days, nobody dares to talk nonsense about honors; that's a more serious crime than speculation and profiteering, and you could really get shot.

After Aunt Zhu disappeared outside the courtyard gate, Li Kaixin turned around and bowed deeply to the neighbors around him:

"Thank you all so much for speaking up for me today, everyone!"

The onlookers all smiled and waved their hands, chattering amongst themselves:

"Don't mention it, I'm happy!"

"Exactly, we weren't much of a help."

"They're all neighbors, it's only right!"

Finally, after the crowd gradually dispersed, Li Kaixin stepped forward, smiling and extending his hand: "Uncle Chen, it's been so long since I've seen you."

It turns out that Li Kaixin was not only familiar with Director Wang of the subdistrict office, but also knew the officers at the police station.

"Haha, Kaixin, it's been a while since I've seen you." Captain Chen said, and then grabbed Li Kaixin's hand.

Seeing how familiar the two seemed, Director Wang asked with some suspicion, "Kaixin, do you know each other?"

"Yes, Aunt Wang," Li Kaixin turned her head and replied, then introduced with a smile, "This is Captain Chen from the police station."

"Happy, no need for you to introduce me."

Director Wang chuckled and looked at Captain Chen: "I never expected that you, Captain Chen, would have to make such a trip for something like this."

Captain Chen was also a little surprised; he hadn't expected Li Kaixin and Director Wang to be so close.

However, he still smiled and explained:

"Director Wang, what are you saying?"

"Mainly because Director Huang knew it was a happy occasion, he specifically instructed me to come and check on things, so that our good comrade wouldn't be wronged."

In fact, most of these cadres who work in the same area know each other.

Upon hearing Captain Chen's words, Director Wang couldn't help but give Li Kaixin a fresh look and teased him:

"Kaixin, I didn't expect that when you got into trouble, not only was I worried, but even the police officers from the local station rushed to support you."

"So even if I did something today, am I not afraid anymore?" Li Kaixin jokingly replied with a smile.

This is indeed the case, judging from today's situation.

But Director Wang, fearing the young people might succumb to temptation, became serious:

"Kaixin, but please don't think like that. Although we can speak up for you today, you still need to have your own sense of right and wrong, and always do things the right way."

He paused, then earnestly advised, "By the way, be a little more careful when bringing things home in the future, don't make them too conspicuous. Otherwise, people will be jealous and cause a repeat of today's incident."

Li Kaixin knew that Director Wang genuinely cared about him, and replied earnestly, "I'll remember that, Aunt Wang."

"It's good that you know." Director Wang nodded.

Seeing that the matter had been resolved, Director Wang and Captain Chen, who had other tasks to attend to, did not stay any longer.

After saying goodbye to Li Kaixin's parents, he turned and left the courtyard.

When we got home, my parents were still a little stunned.

The conversation between Li Kaixin and Director Wang and Captain Chen just now really surprised them.

They had no idea when their eldest son had gotten to know so many leaders.

However, it also made them realize that their eldest son had not only grown up, but had also become the pillar of the family.

Seeing that her parents hadn't moved for a while, Li Kaixin turned around and found that they were still standing at the door in a daze.

So he went up to his parents and asked with concern, "Dad, Mom, what's wrong?"

The parents only came to their senses when they heard their son ask the question.

"fine."

Father Li Mingde shook his head, then couldn't help but ask:

"Kaixin, I know you're acquainted with Director Wang, but how do you know Captain Chen and that Director Huang he mentioned?"

"Dad, have you forgotten how I got my award for bravery? And Director Liu who came to our house before, they're all from the same system."

Li Kaixin chuckled and explained.

After his eldest son said this, the father, Li Mingde, suddenly realized the truth.

Qin Xiuli, the mother standing to the side, couldn't help but show a proud expression.

At this moment, Li Kaixin felt it was getting late, raised her wrist to check the time, and reminded him with a smile:

"Dad, Mom, it's already past five in the afternoon. Xiao Kai and Xiao Xiao should be home from school by now. Let's start making dinner!"

As he spoke, he prepared to walk towards the kitchen.

Mother Qin Xiuli realized what was happening, reached out and grabbed her eldest son, smiling as she said:

"Kaixin, you don't need to do anything today, just rest well. Your dad and I will cook dinner."

As soon as he finished speaking, the father immediately understood and followed behind his wife, and the two of them walked towards the kitchen one after the other.

......

On the other side, in the front yard of No. 94, at Aunt Zhu's house.

"Bang! Bang!" Several muffled thuds of slamming the table came from inside the room.

A middle-aged man angrily questioned Aunt Zhu:

"Look at the mess you've made! What are the neighbors looking at us like now?"

"I just saw that kid carrying big bags and small packages into the yard again, and I thought it was a good opportunity," Aunt Zhu said, pursing her lips and explaining in a low voice.

However, what she didn't dare to say was that she was truly envious of the things Li Kaixin had taken.

A young man in his twenties tried to smooth things over:

"Alright, Dad, stop talking about Mom. She's just trying to get the house sorted out as soon as possible so I can move in."

When his son spoke, the middle-aged man softened his tone slightly:

"I'm so angry at your mother's rash actions! We should have discussed this matter more carefully to increase our chances of success. Now, with her making such a fuss..."

"Then Dad, what should we do about this house?" the young man asked urgently, interrupting him.

The middle-aged man sighed and slowly spoke:

"You've only just been promoted, so waiting a bit longer isn't out of the question. But that kid's definitely on guard now. Let me think of another way."

His original plan was to find an opportunity to secretly report the kid, causing him to lose his job and have his house taken back, so that his own son could apply for a house.

Who would have thought that his wife would be so impatient and start making a scene on her own?

Li Kaixin had no idea what was happening here.