CHAPTER 69: CHAPTER 67: KID, YOU SURE KNOW A LOT

He Chen and Ye Manman didn’t expect to see Li Hongmei’s family at the police station, and they certainly didn’t expect to see them either.

They were brought in for a reprimand and education yesterday night, it was too late to return to the village, so they stayed at the station overnight, and today they were planning to go back to the hospital for a check-up.

Unexpectedly, before they could leave, they saw He Chen and Ye Manman walking into the police station.

Both parties were stunned for a moment.

Liu Tianhu didn’t know they were acquainted and immediately greeted He Chen enthusiastically as soon as he saw him.

"Hey, you two lovebirds are here? Come, sit down."

He treated He Chen and Ye Manman as if they were his favorites, full of enthusiasm, his face blooming like a chrysanthemum.

Li Hongmei and Liu Tiejun were shocked, not expecting the serious and intimidating officer to have such a side. When he looked at them, it was as if he was looking at something detestable, not even bothering to hide his annoyance.

"What are you all doing at the police station?"

Even though Liu Tianhu was smiling warmly, looking almost kind, Li Hongmei was still somewhat uneasy around him, although she was curious why He Chen and the others had come.

Unexpectedly, before He Chen could speak, Liu Tianhu waved his hand, letting the officers beside them lead them out.

"Go, go, go, hurry back. What they’re here for is none of your business. Remember, don’t cause trouble again, or it won’t just be a reprimand next time."

Liu Tianhu was most annoyed with dealing with disputes like those of Li Hongmei’s family, which were unreasonable and hard to clarify, fighting like madmen, wasting police resources meaninglessly.

After all, women from rural areas like them could start a fight at any time, and talking to them was useless. Once they decided something was right, it was right.

To your face, they’d say yes, yes, yes, and promise to behave, but they’d be the ones fighting in the next dispute.

Li Hongmei’s family was taken out; they didn’t dare to stay stubbornly with the police escorting them.

Moreover, He Chen and the others didn’t know what they were up to, and if they got dragged into something, it wouldn’t be good. Li Hongmei didn’t linger and hurried off with Liu Tiejun to the hospital.

After spending a night in the cold, their condition worsened, and she didn’t dare delay any longer.

Ye Manman and He Chen were both wearing masks, which puzzled Liu Tianhu, wondering what they were up to.

But before he could ask, He Chen spoke first.

"Officer Liu, what did those people just leave for? When did they arrive at the station?"

Liu Tianhu was puzzled, but hearing his question reminded him of Li Hongmei’s earlier expression, and he slapped his forehead.

"Oh? You know them? I thought that person just liked to meddle."

"They got into a fight with another family at the hospital yesterday, especially that one who just talked to you, fighting another woman so fiercely. It was terrifying. We had to pull them apart for quite a while."

"By the way, who are they to you?"

Liu Tianhu was also puzzled; He Chen and Ye Manman seemed like such promising young people. They couldn’t possibly have those kinds of relatives, right?

"She was my aunt, but not anymore, we cut ties."

He Chen didn’t elaborate, but Liu Tianhu mentally exclaimed.

Turned out they were relatives.

Good thing they severed ties.

Families like that, men with criminal records, women causing trouble everywhere, who knows when they’d drag them down someday.

But Liu Tianhu wouldn’t voice these thoughts; he just kept them in mind.

Seeing the police were unaware of the flu issue, He Chen, thinking about how Li Hongmei’s family was the first and most severe case in the village, kindly reminded him.

"Officer Liu, I originally wanted to ask if that pickpocket had been caught, but since they were here today, I suggest you disinfect the police station as soon as possible."

"Our village had a flood recently, and now many people are catching colds and fevers. The town doctor said it might be flu. We disinfect every day, so we’re wearing masks to avoid getting infected."

"You saw their family’s condition. It’s pretty serious, and since they were the first to catch the flu, I worry it might spread to the police station. You’d better find time for a thorough disinfection."

He looked serious, not the least bit joking.

Liu Tianhu stopped smiling upon hearing this.

They had apprehended a "good person." A minor issue could end up infecting the whole station.

He immediately instructed his officers to arrange for disinfection, then looked at the masks on their faces.

"Did your wife make those masks? Really skillful, and they look quite nice."

Liu Tianhu intended to compliment He Chen’s wife to comfort him, as they hadn’t caught the pickpocket yet.

However, He Chen’s face showed a deep awkwardness at this compliment.

Ye Manman chuckled, her soft and lazy voice sweet, catching the attention of many in the serious police station.

"Officer Liu, I didn’t make them. The crafty one is him, hahaha."

She gave Officer Liu a look at He Chen, finally understanding he’d complimented the wrong person, embarrassed.

He had praised a tall, sturdy guy for his delicate hands, finally realizing it.

"Ahem, little brother, you have quite a skill set, haha."

Liu Tianhu awkwardly rubbed his nose, realizing he shouldn’t blurt things out. Everything he said today ended up wrong.

He shouldn’t have opened his mouth, oh.

Fortunately, He Chen didn’t mind, just asked about the pickpocket investigation’s progress, learned the usual haunts, and then left with Ye Manman.

After all, their main goal today was to relax, and asking was just because they happened to pass by.

Leaving the police station, Ye Manman found Liu Tianhu’s words amusing.

In the street, she held He Chen’s hand, looking closely, suddenly curious how his thick fingers could thread needles.

Wouldn’t he break the fine needle?

"He Chen, your hands are so big yet so skillful, hahaha."

"Even Officer Liu praised you, you really are a skillful and clever man~"

Her tiny hands were silky, fingertips cold, and as she pinched and touched, He Chen felt like several jelly-like eggs were massaging his hand, very comfortable.

But mostly he felt shy, being squeezed so openly on the street, with passersby watching, and his ears turned red.

"Manman..."

"Hmm?"

Ye Manman was engrossed, curiously pressing the calluses in his palms and finger joints.

"Does it hurt when I press here?"

She’d never had such things, and whenever He Chen touched her or held her hand, Ye Manman found it scratchy.

"No."

He Chen didn’t feel pain; with her little strength, she could barely tickle him.

But with such little force, it made him squirm internally, not in pain, but it tickled his heart, making him want to pull back.

Realizing he wanted to retract, Ye Manman grabbed his index finger, mischievously shook it, blinked her large, bright eyes, and smiled playfully.

"No taking it back!"

"This is your reward for skillfully making masks, today I’m taking you shopping~"