I Have a Lake as I Walk Through the Courtyard

Looking at the plain steamed bun in her sister's hand, and listening to Lin Feng's words, Yu Li felt an urge to beat him to death with the wooden stick in her hand. The plain steamed bun was bearable... Why is there such a big difference between us, even though we're all girls?

Seeing that the three people had disappeared, Yu Li sighed, looked at the basin full of dirty clothes, raised the wooden stick in her hand, and smashed it down hard.

"Honey, how much longer until we're done washing? We're getting ready to go back to your parents' home today!"

Hearing her husband's voice, Yu Li rolled her eyes. "What's with the rush! Isn't it annoying?"

Three people, two bicycles, traveled quickly and arrived at the nearest post office in no time. After parking their bicycles, the three went into the post office and saw a staff member sitting leisurely behind the counter, holding a cup and lost in thought.

"Hello, comrade! I'd like to ask you something!"

The staff member on duty didn't even move. "Speak, what is it?"

"I'd like to check my mail!"

"Come back after the seventh day of the lunar new year! We can't check now!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Shui suddenly became anxious, her eyes turning red instantly. Seeing this, Lin Feng had no choice but to step forward.

"If you can't investigate, we'll have to report it to the police!"

The person in the chair finally reacted. "Ha, you scared me!"

"You'd better cooperate! Otherwise, when your boss arrives, I'm afraid you'll be in big trouble!"

The person in the chair smirked, ignoring Lin Feng's words. Seeing this, Lin Feng simply pulled the two girls up. "We're going to the police station!"

"To the police station?"

"That's right, we always have to go!"

Having come this far, the two girls couldn't refuse to give the staff member any face. They glared at the staff member on duty and the three of them hurriedly left the service hall.

The police station wasn't far from the post office. As soon as the tricycle entered, before the rain could even begin to fall, Lin Feng shouted, "We want to report a major case!"

The police officer on duty glanced at Lin Feng, a playful smile appearing on his face. "This comrade, please have a seat!" he said, taking out a pen and paper, adopting a businesslike demeanor. "So, what earth-shattering case is it?"

Both women were completely baffled by Lin Feng, who recalled the events of the original story. "This girl's father started sending her money in 1951, and I only remember it until she was 18. The amount exceeded a thousand dollars, but he didn't receive a single penny. Wouldn't you call that a major case?"

Upon hearing this, the police officer's expression turned serious. "Do you have any evidence?"

Rain and Yu Haitang, standing behind Lin Feng, were also speechless with surprise, filled with questions, waiting for Lin Feng to continue.

"The evidence is in the post office! Money is usually sent by registered mail! The post office must have a record of it!"

The police officers asked for more details and names, which the three answered in great detail. Half an hour later, the young officer finally closed his notebook. "Can you take responsibility for what you said?"

"Of course! Otherwise, who would come here to amuse you on the second day of the Lunar New Year?"

"That's right! Please wait a moment, I'll be right back."

The young policeman, walking with a brisk pace, burst into Captain Zhao's office. "Captain Zhao! We've got some good news! Oh, wait, we have a case!"

Captain Zhao, already bored on duty, suddenly sat up straight. "Tell me in detail!"

The young policeman briefly recounted the events, and Captain Zhao slammed his hand on the table, stood up, and pulled his hat over his head. "Damn it, what are we waiting for? Let's go to the post office!"

"Captain! This case shouldn't be under our team's jurisdiction."

"Tch! Do you even know what being on duty means? Being on duty means you're in charge of everything. What are you waiting for? Call someone over!"

Three police officers and three men quickly arrived at the post office. This time, the young man sitting behind the counter jumped up and down several times, staring at Lin Feng for a long time in disbelief. This guy really called the police!

"Comrades, is there anything we can do to help?"

Lin Feng rolled his eyes. "Where did your arrogant attitude go? Can you keep it up for a bit?"

"We received a report and need to check He Daqing's correspondence over the years. This is my work ID; we hope you will cooperate!"

The staff member on duty swallowed hard. "Could you provide more detailed information?"

"Oh, right! The mailing address is No. 95, Nanluoguxiang!"

"I'll come find you right away, just a moment!" Although the young staff member on duty was lazy, he was still very skilled at his job and soon found the information that several people needed.

As the police officers looked at the letter stubs, they were increasingly delighted. Although they didn't know if the letter contained money, the fact that they were all registered mail made it highly likely!

Captain Zhao quickly noticed something amiss. "Why are the signature and recipient names on this letter different?"

The officer on duty, how would they know the specifics? According to regulations, the police officer was correct. "Sir, this area isn't my responsibility; I need to ask around before I can answer."

"This is a major case involving over a thousand yuan. Your company had better take it seriously and have your supervisor immediately stop their vacation and come to meet with us!"

"I know, I'll go find our leader right away!" The young man on duty was now filled with regret. He should have cooperated earlier. It was clearly a problem with his post office, and it involved a thousand yuan. Now that the police were involved, there was no room for negotiation.

Director Hu of the post office was at his mother-in-law's house taking care of household chores when he received the news. He was completely stunned, feeling like he was sitting at home when a pot fell from the sky!

"Old Hu, you'd better hurry! Over 1000 yuan is no small matter! If you don't handle it well, everyone from top to bottom will be criticized!"

Director Hu wiped the sweat from his brow. "Honey! Tell your mother I'm heading over now!"

"Go ahead, and come back soon!"

Director Hu kept asking the messenger along the way, and after learning the situation, he mentally cursed the guy on duty today and his ancestors for eighteen generations. "Who's on duty today?"

"It's Li Mingwei! He's on duty today."

"Good, good, good!" Director Hu rode his green bicycle, gave it a push, and the bike sped off towards the post office.

Rushing to the post office, Director Hu shook hands with Captain Zhao upon seeing the room full of people. "Oh dear, it's the New Year, and you've gone to all this trouble! Please sit down and have some tea; we have some good stuff here!"

"Director Hu, this case is urgent!"

"I know, I know! I've already sent Xiao Li to call someone. Once that delivery person arrives, everything will become clear!"

Hearing this, the group quieted down. Director Hu opened his cabinet, took out a tea canister with a pained expression, picked up the thermos on the table and shook it. Seeing that the thermos was full, his resentment finally subsided a bit.

As the aroma of tea filled the room, the atmosphere eased somewhat. Director Hu checked the registered mail, his forehead already beaded with sweat.