Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 282: Stirring Up Trouble at the Police Station

Chapter 282: Chapter 282: Stirring Up Trouble at the Police Station

Originally, according to the plan, Xue Lingxue could attend Chen Xinyue’s engagement party, but plans can’t keep up with changes. Around autumn, it rained continuously for half a month at the filming location, severely impacting the shooting schedule, causing the crew to rush to meet deadlines, even delaying the wrap-up date.

As the leading actress, she had to consider the interests of the entire crew under such circumstances and couldn’t hold everyone back.

Chen Xinyue felt Xue Lingxue’s sincerity and quickly asked, "When will your film air?"

"There’s a movie for the Chinese New Year season, I’m the second female lead." Xue Lingxue was particularly looking forward to this film, and her eyes lit up as she spoke.

Jiang Miao was very surprised, "Wow! We must support you! I’ll definitely take my family to the cinema to see you during Chinese New Year."

Xue Lingxue smiled with satisfaction, "Unfortunately, I have to attend the movie promotion and can’t stay in An City. We’ll meet in the capital when you get married."

The two agreed, tacitly not mentioning these matters again.

The women went upstairs to talk, while the men stayed on the first floor to make tea.

Xiao Jinlin entertained Qu Zhiyang as Chen Xinyue’s fiancé, looking every bit the host.

Qu Zhiyang calmly smiled and said, "Since Xinyue has chosen you, I respect her choice, but please don’t let her down, because we are behind her!"

Xiao Jinlin raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised, "I thought you’d have a bit of competition with me."

Qu Zhiyang smiled bitterly, "I indeed had that thought, but it would make it difficult for Xinyue and my brother to handle the situation, so it’s unnecessary!"

Xiao Jinlin couldn’t help but look at Qu Zhiyang more highly. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

The gathering concluded without any unpleasant incidents, thanks to everyone’s mutual understanding.

After seeing off Qu Zhiyang and Xue Lingxue, Xiao Jinlin and Chen Xinyue were taking a leisurely walk along Nanxi, when An Meihua stopped them with her daughter, "Yaya, it’s you, isn’t it? I’ve been waiting for you for a long time. Hurry and come with me to see your grandmother. She’s in the hospital and won’t make it."

Chen Xinyue struggled vigorously, "Let go!"

Xiao Jinlin stepped forward to rescue her, "If you don’t let us go, we’ll call the police."

Only then did An Meihua notice Xiao Jinlin, yet she still had a righteous demeanor, "You’re Yaya’s partner, right? Her grandmother is dying, and she hasn’t even gone to see her, does that make sense?"

After breaking free from An Meihua’s grip, Chen Xinyue snorted coldly, "Dad’s parents have long since passed away, so don’t bite randomly."

An Meihua furiously pointed at Chen Xinyue’s nose and cursed, "Ungrateful wretch! Just because your mom remarried Chen Wenjun, you think you’re Chen Wenjun’s daughter? I’m telling you, Liu family blood runs through your veins! Your dad is Liu Yongming!"

Xiao Jinlin stared intently at An Meihua but did not doubt Chen Xinyue because of her words. This particularly angered An Meihua.

"Did you not hear what I just said? She’s just a social climber who hates the poor and loves the rich."

Xiao Jinlin remained expressionless, "I only believe what I see with my own eyes."

Chen Xinyue suppressed her anger, keeping her fists clenched tightly, "Have you said enough? In what capacity are you saying these things in front of me? As an accomplice to a murderer? Or a teacher fired by the education bureau for lacking discipline? Neither identity is honorable; what right do you have to stand before me, acting superior?"

An Meihua was so angry her eyes turned red, yelling and screaming, "You acknowledge a thief as your father, ungrateful wretch!"

"An Meihua! Be accountable for your actions! I’ve recorded everything. See you at the police station!" Chen Xinyue didn’t hesitate to call the police in front of everyone.

Only then did An Meihua show signs of fear, but she still kept calling her an ungrateful wretch.

Her daughter, Liu Jiajia, was terrified, pulling on An Meihua’s hand, "Mom, let’s go. She’s called the police; they’ll be here soon."

But An Meihua refused to leave, "What are you afraid of! I’m not wrong! You two are half-sisters, look at the life she’s living now, and look at our lives! Is it fair?"

Chen Xinyue laughed out of anger, "Is it fair? Are you sick? If so, go to the hospital; don’t embarrass yourself out here! If my daughter had a murderer for a father, I’d hide it for a lifetime, never letting her know. But you, with no status, gave birth to her, and continually remind her who her father is. It’s truly laughable!"

Xiao Jinlin quickly assured her, "Xinyue, I won’t engage in anything illegal, I promise!"

Chen Xinyue patted his shoulder, "I’m sorry, I didn’t mean you."

The police arrived quickly.

But An Meihua sat on the ground, throwing a tantrum shamelessly.

Xiao Jinlin watched, his forehead veins bulging, his face darkening.

For the first time, Chen Xinyue used her status as the Chen family’s eldest daughter to have the police take An Meihua away.

Only then did she call Lin Qin, asking them to go to the police station.

After this ruckus, it was already dark.

Chen Xinyue insisted on pressing charges against An Meihua. Moreover, the police intentionally exaggerated the situation, scaring An Meihua into a stupor. With her usual tactics failing, she broke down crying, begging her teenage daughter to save her, "Jiajia, quickly go find your grandparents and uncle to come save me, hurry!"

Liu Jiajia cried helplessly, and upon seeing Chen Xinyue after leaving the detention center, she immediately kneeled before her, "Please spare my mother, I’m apologizing on her behalf, I’ll kowtow to you..."

Lin Qin’s face was tense; she stepped forward sternly, "Stand up!"

Overwhelmed by Lin Qin’s presence, Liu Jiajia dared not continue kneeling, she only stood up, timidly, looking pitiful.

Lin Qin scrutinized her, noting her clothes were washed out and ill-fitting, still wearing sandals this weather, with the sandals already coming apart, clearly worn for a long time.

From her attire, one could tell this child wasn’t well off.

She took a deep breath and asked, "Are you still in school?"

Liu Jiajia nodded.

"How are your studies?"

"It’s...okay." Liu Jiajia’s voice was soft, but everyone heard her.

Lin Qin continued to ask, "Who do you live with? Where does the living expense come from?"

Liu Jiajia sneaked a glance at her, nervously clutching her clothing, "We...live with Grandma and Aunt, Mom sells vegetables at a stall."

Lin Qin frowned, "So she supports the whole family alone?"

Liu Jiajia nodded again.

Lin Qin chuckled in disbelief, "Is she insane? Liu Yongming didn’t even register the marriage with her when alive, not even a proper couple, and now Liu Yongming’s dead, instead of marrying well, she stays to serve Liu Yongming’s family?"

It was beyond her comprehension or empathy.

Liu Jiajia’s face turned red; her voice even softer, "Grandparents disown Mom, said she disgraced them, called me a burden. Only Grandma accepted us, when Mom went to sell vegetables, Grandma took care of me."

Lin Yi couldn’t help muttering, "It’s really the sun rising from the west, that old hag who prefers sons somehow raised her granddaughter?"