Back to 1984: Earning Money, Raising Kids, and Keeping the Household Busy

Chapter 41 The police are coming
Even a fool could see that this involves a wide range of issues and requires communication with higher-ups; it would be most appropriate for the school to handle it.

The principal gritted his teeth and nodded emphatically, “Education is about cultivating talent for the country, and it emphasizes fairness and justice. It is absolutely not a breeding ground for corruption! Call the police! Our school has called the police! Director Zhao, this matter is entrusted to you. You will be responsible for coordinating with the public security authorities afterward. If the school needs to submit any necessary documents, then come back to me.”

As for the arrangements for Fang Ying, I've seen how she's performed during this time. Fortunately, it only took two years, and she hasn't made a serious mistake. She can stay in school and study. The head of the academic affairs office will arrange for a tutor to make up for the courses she missed. That's settled then!

"Yes!"

Zhao Gaojie was in a great mood. He left the principal's office and immediately went to find Fang Ying to tell her the good news.

Although Fang Ying had already guessed the outcome, she still couldn't help but burst into tears when the truth was revealed.

Zhao Gaojie comforted him, "This is just a matter of correcting the wrongs. You can move into your own dormitory. Of course, if you feel it's inconvenient, you can continue to live here. The school has enough dormitories at the moment."

Fang Ying thought for a moment and said, "Director Zhao, I think I'll continue to stay here. Otherwise, they'll have to readjust, which will be quite troublesome."

She has missed two years of schooling, and catching up will not be easy. She will probably have to study late into the night, which will affect other people's schedules and could easily lead to conflicts.

"Then it's up to you."

Fang Ying's condition has stabilized.

The Fangshan community, however, was in an uproar.

Chen Wenjun and Lin Qin had just arrived in the village to sell fish when they saw a group of old women outside the village store whispering about something related to the police.

The two were startled and quickly went over to her. "Grandma, would you like to buy some fish?"

Grandma Huang turned around, quickly put on her shoes, and went forward, asking, "Do you have any crucian carp?"

Lin Qin nodded hurriedly, "Yes, yes, yes, today's fish are all crucian carp, and there are two that are seven or eight ounces each, take a look."

Grandma Huang immediately snatched the bucket, saying, "I'll take them all, at the same price as before!"

Lin Qin gave a helpless wry smile, "We're all regular customers, so this is the price you're paying!"

Grandma Huang happily carried the water bucket home.

Lin Qin and Chen Wenjun quickly followed.

Without Lin Qin even asking, Granny Huang, with her big mouth, had already told the whole story: "Two policemen just came to the village and went to the village chief's house. They were asking about Meixiang, but we don't know what happened to her."

As she spoke, Granny Huang quickened her pace, seemingly wanting to catch a glimpse of the commotion as she passed the village chief's house.

Lin Qin and Chen Wenjun shared the same idea, and the two silently followed.

At this time, a large number of villagers had gathered outside the village chief Fang Aiguo's house.

With a pained expression, Fang Aiguo explained to the two police officers, "My Meixiang got married and hasn't been back for a long time!"

"Fang Aiguo, you'd better tell the truth and cooperate with the police investigation. If you dare to lie, you'll be held responsible!" The police officer stared at Fang Aiguo sternly.

Fang Aiguo wanted to lay his heart bare, "Officer, everything I said is true. She really is married. She met her boyfriend in the provincial capital. We've never been to her in-laws' house, so we really don't know where they are!"

The two police officers then questioned other villagers and learned that Fang Meixiang had indeed not returned for two years before leaving.

As soon as the police left, the villagers immediately pressed Fang Aiguo for answers.

"What did Meixiang do wrong? Why are the police at our door?"

"How should I know? Go away! This is none of your business!" Fang Aiguo said with a dark face and an unfriendly tone, shooing away all the villagers who had come to watch the commotion and closing his door.

Fang Meixiang's mother, Liu Fang, was extremely anxious. "How could this happen? Have they already found out that Meixiang impersonated someone else to get into university?"

"How should I know?" Fang Aiguo was frantic. "No! We can't just sit here and wait to die. Tonight I'll pack my things and go to my daughter's place, otherwise I'll be arrested too when things come to light!" Liu Fang was terrified, gripping Fang Aiguo's hand tightly. "No! What will happen to me and our son if you leave? Are you going to abandon us, a widow and her child?"

Fang Aiguo was furious. "Are you stupid? Who's the village chief, you or me? When the police ask you, just say you know nothing. What can the police do to you? I'm the village chief, do you think I can hide? Do you want to see me go to jail before you're satisfied?"

Liu Fang loosened her grip, and Fang Aiguo hurriedly went back to his room to pack his luggage, taking all his valuables with him.

Liu Fang could only watch helplessly, sobbing softly.

Chen Wenjun and Lin Qin delivered the fish to Grandma Huang's house, paid the bill, and left Fangshan Community.

As they left the village, they vaguely saw several suspicious people by the roadside, who looked like plainclothes police officers.

The couple pretended not to notice and quickly pushed the cart away.

Wait until they get back on the fishing boat.

Their hearts were still pounding.

Lin Qin gasped for breath, "Oh my god! That Fangshan Society must be incompatible with our birth charts. We went twice, and both times it was so exciting. My heart really can't take it!"

"That's right! I reckon Fang Ying's matter has been resolved. Should we change our plans and set up a stall at Liu's vegetable market street tomorrow morning? We can also inquire about the prices of cement, sand, gravel, and red bricks while we're at it."

"I think it's okay!"

Lin Qin was faintly excited.

Lin Yi, who was standing to the side, finally understood what had happened after listening for a while. He reminded them, "If you're just watching the show, then put on your straw hats. Don't let those heartless Liu family members find out, or you'll start another fight with them."

Ever since he was inexplicably beaten and seriously injured, he has been haunted by fears that his daughter and son-in-law will get into trouble again.

Chen Wenjun quickly assured him, "Dad! Don't worry, I'll be careful. Aqin has changed so much, the Liu family might not even recognize her."

Lin Yi glanced at Lin Qin and seemed to agree with Chen Wenjun's statement.

During this time, Lin Qin ate well and gained some weight in her face. After cutting her long hair short, she looked neat and tidy. She also changed her tattered clothes, and her mental state was completely different.

It's really hard to connect her with the submissive, downtrodden wife she used to be once she left.

After the family had lunch, Chen Wenjun immediately rowed the boat to the Nanyu Gorge.

After this period of clearing and land reclamation.

There is already a rectangular pit of more than 200 square meters on the wasteland, about 30 centimeters deep.

According to Chen Wenjun's plan, the next step is to go up the mountain to carry stones, buy cement and sand to raise the foundation.

At that time, a ton of cement was not cheap. Building a 100-square-meter house would require about 30 to 50 tons of cement. They dug more than 200 square meters, which would cost at least several thousand yuan. Their current savings were only a little over a thousand yuan, which was a drop in the bucket.

But Chen Wenjun insisted on building a cement brick house slowly, and Lin Qin could only go along with his wishes.

Anyway, they already have the land and are saving money, so sooner or later they will be able to live in a big house that they like.

For the rest of the day, Chen Wenjun was picking up stones on the mountain and throwing them down the mountain whenever he saw a suitable one.

Once it's almost done, we'll go down the mountain to clean up and use a cart to move all the stones to the edge of the foundation.

The couple were busy until dark before they boarded the ship.

(End of this chapter)