Chapter 29: The Deadly Golden Finger Arrives

Qin Wenhuo’s gaze was sharp. When his eyes landed on Song Yan,

Song Yan couldn’t help but straighten his back.

“—Song Yan!”

Song Yan instinctively saluted.

“Here!”

“Apologize to this lady!”

Song Yan: …?

Obedience was ingrained in his bones.

He turned to Mother Fu, bowed, and said, “I’m sorry!”

“Oh, don’t bother, I’m not accepting that.” Mother Fu wasn’t about to go soft just because of a simple apology.

If killing wasn’t illegal and messy,

she’d have wanted to take a knife to every last one of those bastards who’d hurt her daughter.

Song Yan: …?

At this moment, Qin Wenhuo spoke to Mother Fu, “Sorry! We’ll investigate the matter you reported about Song Yan.”

When Song Yan heard this, he felt like the sky was falling.

“That’s fine! I trust the leadership. Besides, I’m not slandering him. He tried to take my daughter’s acceptance letter for his ex-wife. Of course, we settled that at the police station for 800 yuan, so let’s consider that over and done with. No need to punish him for that. What I’m reporting is that his ex-brother-in-law has already confessed to harming my daughter, and yet he still tried to cover for him—he even came to our house to plead for that ex-brother-in-law.”

“Is the law so loose? Anyone can just plead for someone and get them off? Does that mean if someone kills, as long as they pull some strings and beg, the murder charge can be wiped away?”

Song Yan’s eyes were wide with rage—was she trying to ruin him?

“Of course not.” Qin Wenhuo’s features were upright and dignified. When he was serious, he exuded authority. “The law is just. Everyone is equal before the law. Auntie, rest assured, the police will handle your case fairly.”

“That’s good! I was just afraid we’d get snuffed out by someone without even knowing—” Mother Fu made a slicing gesture across her neck, “We’re just a mother and daughter, all alone. It’s scary.”

Song Yan’s eyes were bloodshot now,

entirely from anger.

He’d never realized Fu Mingxue’s mother could be so cunning.

These neighbors—how could she be so ruthless, not only wanting to ruin his future, but to destroy him completely?

His clenched fists bulged with veins.

Qin Wenhuo shot him a cool glance.

Just that one look instantly deflated Song Yan.

“Auntie, please rest assured. The law will severely punish every bad person, and will not wrongly convict a good one. The police are responsible for public safety here, so you can be at ease.”

Qin Wenhuo’s righteous words made Mother Qin see him in a new light.

At that moment, she also noticed how upright—and handsome—this leader was.

And so young, too.

A leader?

He must be—she hadn’t missed Song Yan calling him “Comrade Qin” just now. So young and already a leader.

Impressive.

She wondered if such an outstanding man was already married?

If only he could be her son-in-law—she’d wake up laughing from her dreams.

But, forget it, better not to think about it.

Someone this excellent, how could he not be married!

At this moment, Qin Wenhuo also noticed the girl beside him, who hadn’t spoken but was staring straight at him.

Their eyes met—and his heart suddenly skipped a heavy beat.

If he remembered correctly, this was their first meeting, right?

Why was she looking at him with such a complicated—and unfathomable—expression?

And why did it make his heart race for no reason?

“Miss, do you have a question?”

Fu Mingxue: …?

Yes, a big one.

Just now, a glowing screen had appeared in her mind—a so-called “Tiger Mom System.”

This system told her she had to marry the man in front of her.

If she didn’t—she wouldn’t live past three days.

There was even a countdown on the screen.

Heavens, are you kidding me?!"