Courtyard House: Become Stronger Through Blind Dates

Meanwhile, a different scene unfolded at a police station in Baocheng.

The white widow paced anxiously around the reception area, repeatedly asking, "Comrade, when can I see He Daqing? What has he done wrong?"

The police officer on duty was annoyed by her nagging, but patiently explained, "Madam, as we have already said, He Daqing is suspected of abandoning his minor children and is currently under investigation. He cannot see outsiders at the moment."

"I'm his family, how can I be an outsider?" The white widow raised her voice, her tone trembling with tears. "If something happens to him, how will our family survive? You can't arrest people without reason!"

"Did his son spread rumors? That kid's never been a good student; he must be framing his father!"

The police officer's face darkened: "Watch your words. We investigate cases based on evidence. We won't wrong an innocent person, nor will we let a lawbreaker go free! If you continue to make a scene and disrupt our work, we will have to take coercive measures!"

Upon hearing this, the widow not only didn't calm down, but instead plopped down on the ground, slapping her thigh and wailing, "Oh my God! This is outrageous! The police are arresting people arbitrarily! How are we, a widow and her children, supposed to live..."

Her outburst immediately drew the attention of everyone in the office.

The on-duty police officer's face was ashen; he had clearly seen this kind of tantrum many times before. He gestured to the two female police officers who came out after hearing the commotion.

The two policewomen understood and stepped forward, grabbing the widow's arms on either side and lifting her off the ground.

"What are you doing? Let me go! The police are beating people!" the white widow screamed as she struggled.

"Shut up! You're disturbing public order. I'm sending you in to calm down right now!" a policewoman shouted sternly.

The white widow was dragged away from the reception area and locked in a temporary detention cell.

No matter how much she cried and screamed inside, no one outside paid any attention to her.

This night was destined to be incredibly long and agonizing for He Daqing and Widow Bai.

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The next morning, He Yuzhu took He Yushui to a breakfast stall near the guesthouse for breakfast.

He ordered He Yushui a bowl of soy milk, fried dough sticks, and a large meat bun, which made the little girl's tummy round and full.

He easily found the police station by following the address.

He Yuzhu gave the letter of introduction to the police officer on duty, who told them to wait a moment and that he would go and notify them immediately.

A short while later, a middle-aged policeman beckoned the two of them to come with him.

As soon as I entered the reception room, I saw He Daqing and Widow Bai sitting on a long bench.

Both of them had dark circles under their eyes and looked haggard, especially the white widow, whose hair was disheveled, but her eyes were filled with resentment as she looked at the brother and sister.

He Yushui spotted He Daqing immediately, broke free from her brother's hand, and rushed over like a little swallow, crying out in a sob, "Dad! Dad! Don't you want Yushui anymore? Yushui misses you so much!"

Looking at his youngest daughter who had rushed into his arms, and hearing her aggrieved cries, even He Daqing's hardened heart softened a little.

He gently patted Yushui's back, his voice hoarse as he coaxed, "Yushui, don't cry, Daddy... Daddy's here..."

Bai Guihua watched from the side, her eyes filled with complex emotions, but in the end she didn't say anything, only twitching the corners of her mouth.

He Yuzhu watched this scene with a cold smile in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face.

He walked over and pulled up a chair to sit down.

The two police officers who arrested He Daqing yesterday are still in charge of handling this matter.

The older police officer, Wang, coughed lightly and said, "Alright, everyone's here. He Daqing, Bai Guihua, He Yuzhu, and Xiaoyushui, the reason I've called you all together today is to clarify this matter of abandoning children and come up with a solution."

Before he could finish speaking, Bai Guihua pointed at He Yuzhu and shrieked, "Resolve it? What's there to resolve! He's an ingrate, a heartless bastard, actually reporting his own father! That's your own father! How could you send him to the police station? What were you thinking?!"

He Yuzhu didn't even lift his eyelids, and retorted directly: "What are my intentions? You widow, you not only seduced my father, but you also forced him to abandon his underage children. You're utterly despicable! If we weren't at the police station, I would have slapped you across the face!"

He Daqing, losing face, slammed his hand on the table and roared, "Shazhu, shut up! How dare you speak to your Aunt Bai like that!"

"Shut the hell up!" He Yuzhu retorted without backing down, pointing his finger at He Daqing's nose and cursing, "You lust-driven bastard, you're being sold out and you're still happily counting the money for them!"

"Is that white widow any good? Does she have gold inlay on her pants? You're a proper cook in Beijing, a bit old and ugly, but you're not short of food or drink. Find a matchmaker and properly marry a country girl. Wouldn't that be better than this gossipy old woman with two burdens?"

"Pfft..." The young policeman who was taking notes couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Seeing everyone looking at him, he quickly covered his mouth, coughed twice, and said with a stern face, "Ahem... watch your tone, let's get down to business, don't... don't make personal attacks!"

Officer Wang glared at his young colleague, then said to He Yuzhu, "He Yuzhu, control your emotions and stick to the facts."

He Yuzhu took a deep breath and continued, "Fine, let's stick to the facts! He Daqing, I have no problem with you finding a wife, but what the hell is this about you running off without a word? You left me and Yushui at home without leaving us a single penny, are you trying to starve us to death first?"

He Daqing panicked and retorted, "You're talking nonsense! How could I not leave any money? I clearly gave Yi Zhonghai one million before I left, to take care of you and your siblings' food! I also told him that I would send you living expenses every month after I got my wages!"

"Yi Zhonghai?" He Yuzhu laughed angrily. "Do you even have a brain? Of all the people you could ask to take care of you, you had to ask a childless, childless man to take care of you."

"Ask Yushui, since you came here, has Yi Zhonghai ever mentioned money even once? All he talks about is how your father ran away with the widow and abandoned you, and how he, as your elder, is doing this and that for your own good."

"I borrowed money from him for travel expenses, and he only gave me 30,000 yuan, being stingy. In the end, my master took pity on me and lent me 100,000 yuan before I dared to go out!"

Upon hearing this, He Daqing looked down at He Yushui in his arms.

He Yushui looked up with her little face, her expression aggrieved, and confirmed, "Dad, Uncle Yi didn't say you left any money... When my brother borrowed money from him, he only gave him 30,000 yuan... Later, when my brother went to the restaurant, Chef Chen gave him 100,000 yuan..."

"What?!" He Daqing was struck dumb, his face turning deathly pale. "Yi Zhonghai... Yi Zhonghai... what does he want to do?!"

"What do you want to ask him?" He Yuzhu sneered. "Ask yourself first, do you have any proof that you gave Yi Zhonghai money? A receipt? Witnesses?"

He Daqing shook his head dejectedly. He had left in a hurry, and Yi Zhonghai had always had a good relationship with him. He never thought he would need to leave evidence.