Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 789 Disposal

Xiao Liu gritted her teeth, trying to control her emotions: "Chief Huang... sacrificed himself. Waaah~~" She covered her face, squatted down, and cried. How could she possibly control herself?

Crying could be heard coming from inside the house, and then Huang's father could be heard saying, "Don't cry, the leaders are here. Being a policeman and holding a gun, that's life. We've been stuck with this fate, we have to accept it."

Director Liu said, "I came on behalf of the department to express our deep regret over Comrade Huang Jianya's sacrifice. We apologize to you."

Mr. Huang said, "That's just fate; it has nothing to do with the leaders. Thank you."

Director Liu said, "These are your military medals, martyr's certificate, and pension. Please keep them safe. The department has decided to let Comrade Huang Jianya's younger brother work here. Also, Jianya's housing has just been allocated; we haven't had a chance to tell you yet, have we?"

After a long pause, Mr. Huang said, "Thank you, leaders. There are no difficulties. If everyone can get through this, so can we. Jianzhong, then go for it. Thank you. Without our eldest son, we two old folks really can't afford it. As for Jianguo, forget it. He can handle it himself. It's just that poor Yuting is suffering."

Liu Ting said, "It's settled then. I'll come to help you move first thing tomorrow morning. Jianzhong, report to the hall after you've moved. Don't refuse Jianguo's job, it's no trouble, just do it well. Jianya's girl will be our girl from now on, we'll help take care of her. Jianya's wife doesn't have a job either, right, Xiaowei?"

Xiao Wei outside agreed, "Okay, you decide, I have no problem with that."

Liu Ting said, "Then it's settled. We'll head back now, and you can pack up your place. We're moving tomorrow."

Huang's father said, "Um, Director, where is Jianya? Could we go take a look?"

Director Liu said, "At the hospital, the hall will hold a memorial service. We want Jianya Feng to leave this world in style. Don't worry, the hall will handle the funeral arrangements."

Huang Jianzhong asked, "Director, can I work at my brother's place?"

After thinking for a moment, Liu Ting nodded and said, "Okay."

After thinking for a moment, Director Liu said to Director Huang's father, "It's getting late today. If you'd like to visit Jianya now, I can arrange a car for you."

Huang's father sniffed and said, "Let's go take a look, just a peek. His wife and child are there too." Huang's wife was now sobbing uncontrollably, clinging to Huang's mother. She wasn't crying out loud, but suppressing her sobs; her whole body had gone limp.

Outside, Huang Jianzhong held Huang Yuting in his arms, his eyes red. The little girl's tears soaked Huang Jianzhong's shoulders and back. Like her mother, he gritted his teeth and suppressed his tears, which kept flowing down his face.

Liu Ting sighed and nodded. A large group of people came out of the courtyard, locked the gate, went outside to get on the bus, squeezed in, and headed to the Power Hospital.

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After dropping off the Huang family, Xiao Wei drove home at 9:30 p.m. He didn't answer or check the phone even though it rang several times.

After he parked his car in front of the garage and got out, he felt a pang of sadness. He lit a cigarette, walked to the gazebo, sat down, and stared blankly at the water.

"Xiaowei?" Xiaohong's voice rang out. She had already walked into the pavilion and was standing there looking at Xiaowei.

Xiao Wei didn't even turn his head, and said, "It's okay, I'll sit for a while."

Xiao Hong said, "What's wrong? Weren't we having dinner with the police tonight? You weren't answering my calls."

Xiao Wei said, "I didn't invite them. I was busy and forgot. I'll invite them another day. I can't manage these next few days."

Xiao Hong leaned closer, hugged Xiao Wei's head, and asked, "What's wrong?"

Xiao Wei said, "I went to the police station today and accompanied Chief Huang on a police call... and then, Chief Huang died. I'm really upset. He caught a serious armed criminal without a scratch, but this thug died. Isn't that unfair?"

As soon as the door opened, a figure hurriedly walked in. Neither the big dog nor the goose barked; it was someone they knew.

As Chen Hui entered, he asked, "Who is it? Is that Xiao Hong? Is Xiao Wei back yet?"

Xiao Hong turned her head and looked over: "It's me. What brings you here at this hour?"

Chen Hui walked into the pavilion: "Has Xiao Wei come back? I called him but he didn't answer. Something happened there today, Chief Huang died."

Xiao Wei said, "I'm here, I'm back."

Chen Hui breathed a sigh of relief, went into the pavilion, and sat down opposite Xiao Wei. He said, "You scared me to death! He wouldn't answer the phone and wouldn't show up. You must be heartbroken, right? Buddy, let me tell you, being sad now won't help. Taking care of his family is more important than anything else. Don't be sad."

Xiao Wei said, "It's nothing, I just feel a little tightness in my chest."

Chen Hui said, "I asked the doctor, and he said my health wasn't very good to begin with, and my internal organs suffered a severe impact. Sigh, people are so fragile. We have to cherish what we have, cherish the people around us, and live our lives well. Everything else is nonsense. When a person dies, everything is gone."

Xiao Wei said, "Don't try to persuade me. Do you even know how to persuade someone?"

Chen Hui chuckled a few times and said, "Officer Huang is a hero. We'll take care of whatever happens to his family. Taking good care of his children and family is more important than anything else. I'll support whatever you say, just stop trying to scare us, okay?"

From the second-floor window, Uncle Wang's voice rang out: "Is that Xiaowei back?"

Xiao Hong poked her head out from the pavilion: "Yes, Dad, Xiao Wei is back. Let's sit here for a while. You and Mom can go to sleep first."

Uncle Wang asked, "What's wrong? Why aren't you answering the phone? How old are you? Don't you understand? This whole family is worried about you."

Aunt Wang's voice: "What are you saying? It's good that you're back."

Xiao Wei said, "Uncle, I understand. I won't do it again. You guys go to sleep."

Aunt Wang asked, "Wei, have you eaten dinner yet?"

Xiao Hong said, "Mom, you go to sleep. I'll take care of it. I'm here for you."

Xiaowei said to Chen Hui, "You should go back too. We can talk about it tomorrow. Don't leave Chen Xiao home alone."

Chen Hui said, "It's okay, my parents are here."

Xia Maosheng came downstairs: "What's wrong with Xiaowei?"

Chen Hui said, "That Chief Huang died while on duty today, and Xiao Wei is feeling a bit sad about it."

Xia Maosheng scratched his head, went into the pavilion, sat down, and said, "Today? I haven't heard anything. Xiaowei, have you eaten?"

Xiao Hong said, "You three sit down, I'll go get him some food." She turned and left.

Xiao Wei said, "Tomorrow I plan to have the Huang family move here. I'll give them two apartments right here at the police station. They can handle the one assigned to them by the police station themselves. After that, I'll find jobs for his wife and brother. I'll consider the apartment as something I bought."

Chen Hui said, "How much is a house worth? Are you trying to embarrass us? Even if we didn't know each other, we would still help this family if they needed it."

(End of this chapter)