Reborn as an 80s-aged woman, her unfilial son begs for forgiveness on his knees.

When the family realized that persuasion wasn't working, they tried to use force, but they couldn't withstand the presence of six uniformed officers. After a few commotions, they were all taken away.

Zhang Wenying went to the police station to give a statement.

"Six hundred yuan is missing from my home, along with two thermos flasks, a large pot, two washbasins, and six bowls."

That's all she's missing for now.

"You're talking nonsense!"

"We'd barely stepped into the yard when you arrived! We didn't have time to grab anything or any money!"

The man panicked as soon as he heard that.

This woman is trying to extort money from people the moment she opens her mouth!

They didn't even have time to touch the things inside!

"You didn't take it?"

If you didn't take anything, how come there are things missing from my room?

The money was still in the drawer before I left, and the thermos and pot were on the stove. As soon as you barged in, all these things disappeared.

"Did they grow wings and fly away?"

Zhang Wenying calmly countered with a question tinged with certainty.

The man was so angry that his face turned red, but he couldn't produce any evidence to refute it.

"God, this is going to kill our family!"

My son is gone, my house has been occupied by someone else, and now this woman is trying to extort money from me with false accusations. I can't live like this anymore!

The old woman sat down on the ground and started wailing, slapping her thigh.

How did things turn out like this?!

Her son's house has become someone else's, and now they have to shoulder unwarranted debts. Isn't this robbery?

The officers at the police station looked at each other in bewilderment.

They shared a common suspicion: the family probably didn't take anything, but their trespassing was undeniable.

Even if they say they lost gold bars, you have to accept it.

The police officer glanced at Zhang Wenying with a somewhat speechless expression, then snapped, "Quiet down, all of you! This is a police station, not a place for you to cause trouble!"

Old Li slammed his hand on the table, and the old woman's crying stopped abruptly.

"It is true that you trespassed on private property. As for what was stolen, we will investigate and find out."

Old Li turned to Zhang Wenying and said, "Comrade Zhang, please make a list, clearly stating the name, quantity, and approximate value of the lost items."

We will verify the situation further.

These people are really courting death, daring to even set their sights on Zhang Wenying.

She's not someone to be trifled with. If you dare to barge into her door, you'd better be prepared to suffer a lot.

Zhang Wenying took the paper and pen and began to write slowly and deliberately.

She wrote very carefully, even noting down a chipped rough porcelain bowl on the stove, as if that bowl were a family heirloom.

After finishing writing, she looked up at Old Li and smiled slightly: "Comrade, I'm done writing, please take a look."

Old Li took the list, glanced at it, and nodded calmly. "Okay, go back and wait for news. We'll process it as soon as possible."

Old Li put the list away, then glanced at the family again. "You guys, stay here for now, we'll talk after we've investigated."

Upon hearing this, the family's legs went weak. The old woman was about to wail again, but Old Li glared at her and stopped her.

They never expected that retrieving their own belongings would lead to them being sued by the authorities!

But it's okay.

That's their own house. Once the matter is investigated, the government can't be unreasonable.

They all forgot that the house already belonged to Zhang Wenying.

When she came out, the sun was already setting. Zhang Wenying stood at the entrance of the police station and let out a long sigh of relief.

Even if that family is extremely stubborn, she is not afraid.

These days, reason comes first.

If they dare to come again, she'll make sure they're left with nothing but their underwear.

Back at the shop, Li Wenjuan had almost finished her work.

After the two finished serving the last customer, Zhang Wenying asked her daughter to tidy up the shop, while she went back to the courtyard on the other side.

At the very least, the lock on the door needs to be replaced.

After the locks were changed, we noticed people going in and out across the street, as if they were moving.

Zhang Wenying thought about it.

A close neighbor is worse than a distant relative.

It's better to have a good relationship with your neighbors than to argue with them every day.

She went to the shop, got a piece of braised pork and a pig's trotter, put them in a bowl, and knocked on the door across the street.

In her past life, she only knew how to revolve around her family. Apart from neighbors and a few regular customers, she had no friends.

Nowadays, she possesses a worldly wisdom and open-mindedness, as well as a fearless and ruthless spirit.

If she could have a second chance, she wanted to live a more exciting life, try more things, and make more worthwhile friends.

If your neighbors across the street are easy to talk to, then you should visit them more often.

If you're difficult to talk to, then forget it.

Zhang Wenying knocked on the door decisively, with a warm smile on her face.

Unexpectedly, the person who opened the door was a tall, refined-looking middle-aged man wearing gold-rimmed glasses.

He was wearing a faded shirt with the cuffs rolled up to his forearms, revealing a section of his well-defined wrist. He exuded a scholarly air, yet did not appear weak.

The man was slightly taken aback when he saw Zhang Wenying carrying a bowl, then smiled politely and said, "Hello, may I ask what's the matter?"

The man was gentle and polite, and his voice was deep and pleasant.

Zhang Wenying paused for a moment, then generously handed over the bowl: "I'm your neighbor across the street. I run a braised meat shop in Wenshu Lane."

Seeing that you've just moved in, and thinking that we'll be neighbors from now on, I thought I'd bring you some homemade braised pork and pig's trotters to try.

The man took the bowl, glanced down at it, and a look of delight immediately appeared in his eyes.

"My name is Shen Mingyuan, and I am a newly transferred technician from the Shanghai Academy of Sciences."

From now on, we're neighbors. If you need any help, just let me know.

He spoke with a scholarly air, yet without sounding pedantic; instead, he seemed sincere and reliable.

Zhang Wenying smiled and waved her hand: "We're neighbors, no need to be so polite. My surname is Zhang, and my name is Zhang Wenying."

"From now on, just tell me what you want to eat when you come to the store, and I'll give you a discount."

Shen Mingyuan pushed up his glasses and laughed, "That's great, I'll definitely try Sister Zhang's cooking another day."

Please wait a moment.

Shen Mingyuan turned and went into the house. A moment later, he came out carrying a clean, empty bowl and a box of imported chocolates.

"Comrade Zhang, it would be impolite of you to come here."

These are chocolates my family sent back; please take them home and try them.

Zhang Wenying didn't refuse and accepted it generously: "Then I won't stand on ceremony. Let's keep in touch often."

"Okay."

Your braised dishes are delicious, I really like them.

Shen Mingyuan gave a sincere compliment, his gaze lingering on the last bit of braising liquid remaining on the rim of the bowl, seemingly still wanting more.

Zhang Wenying felt a surge of joy.

She was happy when people praised her braised dishes.

This chocolate costs several tens of dollars at Friendship Store.

This return gift is a bit too much.

Shen Mingyuan seemed to have seen through Zhang Wenying's thoughts and explained with a smile, "Comrade Zhang, don't overthink it. It would be a waste to leave this chocolate here."

Compared to that, my favorite is still your braised dishes.

"Okay, whatever you want to eat in the future, come over anytime, and I'll save it for you."