Sheriff Uncle, open the door quickly! I've come to solve a case!

Thanks to Bai Zhizhi, the other children also received extra meals and drinks.

At this point, Bai Zhizhi had become the most formidable figure in the children's eyes.

"My little benefactor, if there's anything you want to eat, be sure to tell me, and I'll definitely bring it to you."

Bai Zhizhi was already very content with these things: "No, thank you, Uncle!"

The uncle and the owner of the farmhouse didn't bother them anymore. They brought them a few more large watermelons and then left.

The adults were busy barbecuing, and Bai Zhizhi's stomach started growling as soon as she smelled the aroma.

Wow, barbecue smells so good...

It must be delicious!

Qin Qingzhou was grilling a skewer of chicken wings, sprinkling the seasoning on it, and the aroma came out as soon as it was grilled over the fire.

The little guy slowly came closer after smelling the aroma.

"Uncle, what flavor are these chicken wings?"

The meaning couldn't be clearer; the little guy looked incredibly tempted.

"You can't eat it yet."

Bai Zhizhi immediately pouted: "Okay."

Qin Qingzhou pulled her back a little: "Stay away from the grill, it's dangerous."

Qin Qingzhou quickly grilled the chicken wings and handed them to Bai Zhizhi, sprinkling a little chili on them to make them more fragrant.

Bai Zhizhi held up the chicken wing and spun around several times, exclaiming, "It smells so good!"

The little guy's face puffed up like a ball, his mouth pursed, and he blew hard at the chicken wings, almost drooling.

As she blew closer and closer to the skewer, she took a big bite and was instantly overwhelmed by the aroma.

The chicken wings are roasted to perfection, tender and fragrant. One bite and they burst with juice, and the spiciness slowly builds up.

This was Bai Zhizhi's first time eating chili peppers, and she was so spicy that she stuck out her little tongue: "Uncle! Why are the chicken bones hitting Zhizhi! Zhizhi's tongue hurts so much!"

"This is chili pepper. Does your tongue hurt?" Qin Qingzhou poured her a cup of fruit tea.

After taking a big gulp of fruit tea, the cool sensation on her tongue was irresistible to Bai Zhizhi.

"My tongue doesn't hurt anymore! It's amazing!" Bai Zhizhi suddenly became obsessed with the taste of chili peppers. Although her tongue hurt, it was also incredibly delicious.

Other parents also brought a lot of grilled meat and vegetables to feed Bai Zhizhi. Her belly was round and full, and she thought that her uncle's grilled food was the best!

After the meal, the owner of the farmhouse brought out outdoor karaoke equipment, and the adults sang under the moonlight while the children played around.

When you get tired of playing, go back to your tent to sleep. Tents of all sizes are scattered on the grass, and you all drift off to sleep together.

The kindergarten was closed the next day, and the parents and children didn't get up early; they were all fast asleep in the tents.

Bai Zhizhi quietly emerged from the tent, and Qin Qingzhou followed her out.

Bai Zhizhi made a particularly exaggerated "shh" gesture: "Uncle, we need to keep our voices down so we don't wake up the other children."

Qin Qingzhou readily agreed, saying, "Understood."

Qin Qingzhou really wanted to take Bai Zhizhi out for another day, but he was too busy with work and taking one day off yesterday was the limit, so he could only take Bai Zhizhi back first.

It was difficult to get a taxi nearby, and when the grass-skiing uncle heard that they were leaving, he insisted on doing the grass-skiing himself.

So Bai Zhizhi got to ride a three-wheeled vehicle for the first time in his life.

Back at the police station, before Bai Zhizhi could even share her camping adventures, the officers surrounded her, bombarding her with questions.

"What did Zhizhi play yesterday?"

Have you seen any small animals?

"Did you have fun?"

The questions kept coming, and Bai Zhizhi couldn't keep up with them all, not knowing who to answer: "Um...playing on the skates...wasn't...fun..."

Qin Qingzhou glanced up at them amidst her busy schedule and said, "Just say what you want to say. If you can't reply, then don't."

With Qin Qingzhou's instructions, Bai Zhizhi immediately began to demonstrate.

"Zhi Zhi went grass skiing yesterday, it was so much fun and exciting!"

"When it rains, the raindrops on the tent make a nice pattering sound, it makes me want to sleep."

"And the chicken wings my uncle grilled were so delicious!"

Bai Zhizhi became more and more enthusiastic as he talked, and his happiness was visibly evident.

Seeing Afu looking at her expectantly, Bai Zhizhi took out her little sheep pendant.

"Afu, there are little lambs over there! Next time, Afu, let's go together and become friends with the lambs, okay?"

"Woof! (Good!)"

"Ugh... Zhizhi's saying I'm hungry, I really want some barbecue..." Bai Zhizhi pitifully clutched her tummy.

So, she hasn't had breakfast yet.

When her uncle gets into work, he loses track of time. If they don't talk about food, Bai Zhizhi doesn't even remember.

Lin Yuhe immediately volunteered, "Auntie, shall we take Zhizhi to have breakfast?"

Bai Zhizhi looked at Qin Qingzhou, and seeing him nod, she happily grabbed Lin Yuhe's hand: "Let's go! Zhizhi is so hungry."

There's a breakfast shop outside the police station. It's a husband-and-wife business, and their fried dough sticks are the most famous. They fry them fresh every day in front of the customers, making them fragrant and crispy.

The shop has been open for over a decade, and almost everyone in the police station eats their breakfast there.

Lin Yuhe led Bai Zhizhi to their house for breakfast, and they could see a long queue from afar.

"Uncle Zhang's business is still booming," Lin Yuhe remarked.

Lin Yuhe thought they were too busy with customers, but when she took Bai Zhizhi over, she found that only Uncle Zhang was busy, and Aunt Zhang was nowhere to be found.

One person has a lot to do, frying dough sticks and packing them up, and the line hasn't moved at all in half a day.

Many people are rushing to work, and when they realize they're going to be late, they complain and leave.

By the time it was Bai Zhizhi and her friends' turn, there were only a few people left at the breakfast stall.

Uncle Zhang saw that it was Lin Yuhe and gave them a tired smile.

"Officer, what would you like to eat today?"

"Please get me two fried dough sticks, two bowls of sweet tofu pudding, and a scallion pancake."

"Okay, just a moment."

Bai Zhizhi blinked and stared blankly at Uncle Zhang, seemingly lost in thought.

Lin Yuhe was bored while waiting, so he struck up a conversation with Uncle Zhang: "Why didn't Auntie come today?"

Uncle Zhang paused for a moment: "Her? She went back to her hometown and won't be back for a while."

Lin Yuhe didn't see his actions, but felt a little sorry for Uncle Zhang: "Then you'll be very busy during this time."

"That's right, I've been so busy today I haven't even had a moment to breathe."

"Find a part-time job, otherwise you'll be too tired. It'll be fine once your aunt comes back."

Uncle Zhang waved his hand: "Forget it, I might not even be able to do part-time work, this job is too tiring."

"Your breakfast is ready."

"Thank you." Lin Yuhe carried a large bag of breakfast and pulled Bai Zhizhi along with one hand as they walked into the station.

After Lin Yuhe and Bai Zhizhi had walked away, Uncle Zhang wiped the sweat from his brow and looked at their departing figures with a strange expression.

Bai Zhizhi glanced back to make sure that Grandpa Youtiao wouldn't hear her, then tugged at Lin Yuhe's hand.

"Auntie, Grandma Youtiao is dead!"