CHAPTER 577: CHAPTER 572: FOR THE SAKE OF SOCIAL STABILITY (THIRD UPDATE)

A group of people arrived at the Police Station, and Fang Xiu quickly explained the situation.

When the comrades at the Police Station asked Zhou Yunmei what was going on, Zhou Yunmei was so scared that her lips were trembling, she dared not speak.

Being from the countryside, they believe in staying away from official doors in life and avoid hell in death. They always felt that entering the Police Station meant no difference from those who had committed crimes and served time. Zhou Yunmei felt as if she had already committed a crime.

Seeing Zhou Yunmei’s pale face, the people at the Police Station didn’t know how to react. They would be held accountable if they caused the old lady to faint or die because of such a matter.

Actually, it wasn’t a big deal, and as the Police Station staff heard their conversation, they knew there were familial relations involved—it was clearly a domestic issue.

If it were not because Zhou Guangsheng was in the military, the Police Station wouldn’t have bothered arresting anyone. Now that it had reached this point, a young captain at the Police Station called Zhou Guangsheng to another room and whispered, "Comrade, what if I just give a simple reprimand and let it be? It looks like the old lady can’t take much. She’s practically scared to death."

Zhou Guangsheng glanced at Zhou Yunmei, who indeed seemed delirious and frightened. He considered letting it go since she was already frightened.

He then gestured to Fang Xiu, "Xiu’er, come over, what do you think we should do now?"

After hearing Zhou Guangsheng’s words, Fang Xiu glanced at Zhou Yunmei through the window and also feared causing further problems, so she decided to drop the matter, "How about we do what the police officer suggested? Just give a trivial lecture and let it go..."

Before Fang Xiu could finish speaking, a familiar voice came from the doorway, "Don’t let her go."

Fang Xiu and the other person looked up, and to their surprise, Fang Pingying had rushed back, covered in dust.

Fang Pingying called Fang Xiu on her way back in the car and discussed the situation with Luo Zhiyong, Chen Jie, and Luo Honglan.

Luo Zhiyong and Luo Honglan, tired of hearing Zhou Yunmei causing trouble at Fang Pingying’s home, unanimously stated they would not intervene and let Fang Xiu handle it however she wanted.

Actually, everyone had the same idea: frighten Zhou Yunmei would be the best approach.

Now that everyone agreed, Fang Pingying was determined to resolve this issue and worried that Fang Xiu might withdraw halfway. Therefore, she suggested she should come back.

Originally, Luo Zhiyong intended to return with her, but she worried Luo Zhiyong might soften when he actually saw Zhou Yunmei being arrested, so she decided not to let him come back. Instead, she took a car by herself and headed back.

Seeing Fang Pingying suddenly appear, Fang Xiu ran to her like finding a pillar of strength, grabbed Fang Pingying’s arm with a smile, and asked, "Big sister, how come you’re back?"

Fang Pingying gave her a stern look, knowing well that Fang Xiu was all bark and no bite. If she hadn’t come, Zhou Yunmei would have been released by now.

If Zhou Yunmei were released this time, she probably wouldn’t even be afraid of entering the Police Station, and nothing would be able to intimidate her.

Then, Fang Pingying nodded at the young captain and smilingly said, "Dear officer, let’s handle this by your Police Station’s rules. Typically, how would you punish someone for malicious injury?"

The young captain, having seen quite a bit in life, noticed Fang Pingying’s commanding presence wasn’t like Fang Xiu’s and knew she must be a tough character.

He responded by the book to Fang Pingying, "Under these circumstances, usually it would be a detention for three days."

Fang Pingying immediately replied, "Then detain her for three days."

"But this old lady..." the young captain was still worried about Zhou Yunmei’s health.

Fang Pingying glanced through the glass, where Xu He was speaking to Zhou Yunmei, who, despite looking unwell, was moving her mouth as they conversed.

Seeing she was capable of speaking showed there wasn’t a physical issue.

Fang Pingying scoffed contemptuously and told the young captain, "Her health is fine. In fact, she’s healthier than you and me. This situation can’t scare her. Give her half an hour, and she’ll be defiant again."

After saying this, Fang Pingying purposefully stood at the doorway, making sure Zhou Yunmei saw her.

As expected, upon seeing Fang Pingying, Zhou Yunmei reflexively sprang from her chair and started scolding, "Fang Pingying, so it was really you, you had the Police Station people come to arrest me, you venomous woman..."

Fang Pingying smirked and spread her hands to the young captain, "Officer, see, she’s more spirited than either of us. Detaining her for a few days isn’t a problem."

Upon hearing Fang Pingying still instigating the police to imprison her, Zhou Yunmei, furious, rushed towards the door, "Fang Pingying, you..."

Of course, in the Police Station, they wouldn’t allow her to act violently; she was stopped halfway there.

Fang Pingying’s words were proven as she said to the young captain smilingly, "Comrade, you see, even here in the Police Station she dares to act violently. Imagine what her attitude would be outside. Moreover, a person who can harm a child disrupts social peace and must be properly educated."

"This old lady is indeed too unruly," the young captain, having seen Zhou Yunmei’s aggressive behavior, made his decision and nodded, "Let’s keep her here for a couple of days, to educate her for social peace."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yunmei was so frightened that her body slumped, collapsing onto the chair.

But this time, no one was afraid of her anymore.

Seeing this, Fang Pingying smiled at the young captain, "Thank you very much."

After speaking, Fang Pingying also handed over a paper bag she was holding to the young captain, "Sorry for troubling all of you today."

Inside were a few pounds of roasted chestnuts that Fang Pingying had bought along the way when she saw someone selling them on the road, thinking that if Zhou Yunmei was going to stay here for a couple of days, it would inconvenience the people here; these small items were meant as a token of appreciation for the Police Station comrades.

Although they were just small gifts, who in this world doesn’t appreciate a thoughtful person, especially at this Police Station at this time?

The young captain smiled as he accepted the goods from Fang Pingying and spoke a round of officialdom jargon.

Afterwards, Fang Pingying also spoke privately with the young captain, conveying the message that the old lady was from the countryside, knew little, and hadn’t done anything too egregious—just a scare would suffice and to let her go when it was time.

The young captain, being an insightful man, understood the relationships among their party after hearing more, repeatedly saying he knew how to handle the situation, and even specifically shared his identity with Fang Pingying.

This young captain was surnamed Huang, only 25 years old, quite shrewd, and the leader of a small team at this Police Station. Usually, he spent most of his daytime hours stationed here.

Then, he asked Fang Pingying about her work and other details.

Thinking that as a business person it was good to know more people, Fang Pingying then gave Captain Huang a business card.