My Beloved Super Fierce Wife
Chapter 358: It’s hot outside, don’t get sunburned (additional update)

Chapter 358: It’s hot outside, don’t get sunburned (additional update)

This family, one more obstinate than the other, didn’t leave any room for discussion, and he truly couldn’t cope with them.

Seeing that the comrade he had pestered for so long obediently went to call someone, Lin Shou felt the tension in his body slacken slightly.

His eyes fixed on the spot where the figure had disappeared.

He felt so anxious, he wanted to pace in circles on the spot.

Seeing this, Lin Tang comforted him, "Uncle San, don’t panic just yet. Let’s wait for Comrade Liu to get here, and then we can ask about the situation."

Lin Shou nodded, his anxiety not diminished in the least.

He wondered how his daughter-in-law was doing.

When Liu Guoan heard that Lin Tang was looking for him, he put down his work and came out.

Seeing the young girl whose demeanor had become even more distinct, he said warmly with a smile:

"Comrade Lin, what brings you here? You must have something to discuss with me.

This is not a good place to talk; let’s go to my office first."

Without demur, Lin Tang smiled, "Sorry for the disturbance, Uncle Liu."

In the midst of talking, the four of them arrived at Liu Guoan’s office.

Liu Guoan: "You have come concerning Comrade Zhang Hongyan’s matter, right...?"

As soon as he began, Lin Shou anxiously said, "Yes, that’s it! Comrade Liu, could there be some mistake?

My daughter-in-law couldn’t possibly be a murderer; do you have evidence? To take away my daughter-in-law so suddenly..."

Lin Shou was extremely worried, fearing that his daughter-in-law would suffer any unfair treatment.

Seeing that Uncle San was upset, Lin Tang knew it was because he was too anxious, and there wasn’t much she could say.

She could only look towards Liu Guoan and say, "Uncle Liu, my Uncle San is worried about my Auntie San and is a bit agitated. Please understand.

From your words, it seems you are aware of my Auntie San’s situation? What exactly happened?"

Liu Guoan was indeed aware of the situation.

It was a major case in the bureau, and even though it wasn’t handled by him, he was informed about it.

"Yes, I am indeed aware."

"Yesterday, our bureau received a report claiming Comrade Zhang Hongyan killed someone in an act of personal vengeance, resulting in the death of Mao Laizi from Dongfeng brigade and serious injuries to another. An investigation is currently underway..."

Panic surged in Lin Shou’s heart as he quickly said:

"Impossible, my daughter-in-law is kind and timid; she couldn’t possibly kill anyone. Could there be a mistake?

Who reported this? Who is the complainant?"

His daughter-in-law was a simple and honest rural woman; how could she be capable of murder...

Liu Guoan shook his head and said:

"In investigations, we only consider evidence, not sentiments.

The existing testimonial and physical evidence all point to Comrade Zhang Hongyan as the murderer.

The information I have is just as I’ve told you."

Hearing from the police officer what seemed to be the conclusive truth, Lin Shou’s face suddenly changed.

If his face had been a bit paler, one could see it turn ashen in a second.

"I don’t believe it... Can I see my daughter-in-law?" asked Lin Shou.

Liu Guoan still shook his head.

"Not right now, but I will apply for you two to see her. Wait for my notification; I will let you know once there is news."

The person in charge of this case was hoping to use it as a stepping stone to promotion; it wasn’t easy to deal with.

"Waiting around like this isn’t a solution, could you possibly..."

Lin Shou wanted to ask for a specific time, but Lin Tang pulled at him.

He stopped speaking and looked at his niece.

Lin Tang shook her head at Uncle San.

Then she said to Liu Guoan, "Alright, then we’ll have to trouble you, Uncle Liu."

With a shift in her tone, she added, "You can ensure the safety of my Auntie San, right?!"

The police wouldn’t resort to beating a confession out of her, right?

Lin Tang was conflicted inside and slightly uneasy.

Liu Guoan was momentarily taken aback, his expression a mixture of amusement and disbelief.

"Even if we are to convict a criminal, it requires testimonial evidence, physical evidence, motive, and a modus operandi; there is no such thing as beating a confession out of someone like in the old society.

Comrade Zhang has only temporarily lost her freedom, and you don’t have to worry about her personal safety."

If they really resorted to threats and inducements, what would they become?

Lin Tang touched the tip of her nose.

Cough!

She was just trying to reassure her uncle, wasn’t she?

"Now that you say so, I feel relieved."

Lin Tang glanced at Liu Guoan’s watch, guessing that he probably had things to take care of.

She stood up and smiled, "Then we won’t trouble you any further. Please let us know if there’s any news."

Liu Guoan nodded, "Don’t worry, I have some matters to attend to next, so I won’t keep you."

The three from the Lin family left the Public Security Bureau.

Lin Qingshan was a bit slow to respond, asking Lin Tang, "Tangtang, we’re just going back like this?"

Going back like this, the family would probably be too anxious to sleep that night.

But if they didn’t go back, he also didn’t know what to do next.

Lin Tang turned her head, her gaze landing on the handsome young man around the corner, and her expression paused.

The words that reached her lips changed.

"You and Uncle San go back first. I’ll go look for Qingqing later to see if Uncle Qin has any news."

Lin Shou was anxious but also knew that panicking was useless.

Not wanting to put pressure on his nephew and niece, he had remained silent.

Upon hearing Lin Tang’s words, a flicker of hope glinted in his eyes.

"Tangtang, I’ll leave Auntie San’s matter in your hands."

He had no acquaintances in the county; even if he wanted to inquire about the news, he had nowhere to start.

Lin Tang: "Uncle San, don’t be so formal."

Lin Qingshan rode away with Lin Shou on his bicycle.

Lin Tang jogged towards Gu Yingzhou hiding in the corner.

"Yingzhou, what are you doing here?"

Gu Yingzhou glanced towards the direction of the Police Station and asked, "What about you? I just saw you go into the Police Station. Did something happen?"

Lin Tang was taken aback by the question.

Then she hesitated.

Auntie San’s situation was a family matter, and not exactly a favorable one at that; she was a little reluctant to talk about it.

But the person asking was her significant other, someone who would be part of the family in a year or two.

Zhouzhou had already asked; it seemed inappropriate not to answer.

Lin Tang was silent for a moment and then sighed.

"Something happened in my family."

Seeing the young girl furrow her brows lightly, Gu Yingzhou said softly, "What is it? Can you tell me? Perhaps I can help."

Lin Tang: It’d be possible to discuss anything else, but you might have a hard time helping with this one.

Then, she briefly related the family’s circumstances.

"Because of this, my Auntie San was taken away.

The officers from the Public Security Bureau say they have all the testimonies and evidence, and now we can’t even see my Auntie San."

That was the most frustrating part.

They were completely in the dark!

Gu Yingzhou’s brows furrowed imperceptibly.

"You go home and rest, I have contacts within the Public Security Bureau, I should be able to find out some insider details, maybe even get you a visit with her."

Just making inquiries and seeing the person shouldn’t be too difficult.

Lin Tang’s eyes lit up.

She stepped forward and grabbed Gu Yingzhou’s hand.

"Really?"

Her eyes were clear and cool, like a lake reflecting the moonlight.

The two stood in the corner, with no one nearby, so Gu Yingzhou didn’t pull his hand away.

Letting Lin Tang hold his hands, a profound smile flickered in his eyes.

"Really! It’s too hot outside, don’t get sunburned. Go home and wait for me; I’ll come to you in twenty minutes," Gu Yingzhou said, composed.

His expression was steady, exuding a sense of reliability.

Lin Tang met the man’s serene black eyes and felt her worries ease.

Though she had prepared for her Auntie San’s situation, using new medicine formulas as a bargaining chip was still a risky and potentially uncontrollable move.