Chapter 9: The Sun Family Files a Report, The Liu Family Is Doomed

“Alright.”

Qin Yi’an lowered her voice, drank the water in her cup in one go, and then refilled it, drinking it all before calming her dry mouth.

Xu Gong’an saw her temper calming down and quickly stood up, leading Qin Yi’an out to meet her parents.

“There’s nothing more to do here. You and your parents can leave the police station, but for the next couple of days, please stay in Jile County just in case we need your cooperation again.”

“Rest assured, Comrade Police, I won’t leave until I see them sentenced, I won’t go anywhere,” Qin Yi’an nodded. She wanted to see that family’s downfall in person before leaving.

Xia Xiulan eagerly nodded along beside her.

Qin Jiaguo asked, “Comrade Police, can we come this afternoon to handle the household registration transfer for the child?”

“There’s no rush. There are still many things to handle here. We can take care of it later,” Qin Yi’an shook her head at her “father.” As long as her household registration was still under the Qin family, she had the right to inherit some things, especially their house and assets, which she would claim openly before transferring her household registration.

“I also suggest you wait until the case is over to handle it. It will be simpler and faster. It’s better for the child this way,” Xu Gong’an sincerely advised.

“Thank you, Comrade Xu. You carry on with your work, we won’t disturb you. If anything comes up, just let us know. We’ll be staying at the county guesthouse.”

After Qin Jiaguo spoke, he led his family out of the police station.

Qin Yi’an walked a little way before looking back and saw Xu Gong’an leading others out. She felt a bit more at ease.

“Sweetheart, come on, let’s go to the state-run restaurant for lunch. You must be starving,” Qin Jiaguo said happily.

Qin Yi’an rubbed her stomach. She hadn’t felt hungry when dealing with the scum earlier, but now that things were winding down, the hunger hit her like a wave. She realized she was starving.

“Yeah, I’m starving. I didn’t have breakfast. Let’s go.”

“Alright, let’s go.” Xia Xiulan smiled brightly and walked over to link arms with Qin Yi’an.

“I’ll treat today. I owe my niece an apology. It’s my fault for not being able to see clearly,” Zhou Jinglin seized the opportunity to speak.

Qin Jiaguo gave his friend a glare. “This meal is between me and my daughter. You don’t get to pay. If you really want to apologize, go home and have your wife make a few beautiful new clothes for my daughter.”

“Of course, I’ll have the clothes made, but I’ll still treat for this meal. Next time, I won’t fight you for it. I’ll cook the next meal myself. Niece, tell me what you like to eat, I’ll make it for you.”

“Uncle, you’re too kind, no need to cook yourself. I eat whatever, I’m not picky.”

Qin Yi’an casually replied, but when Xia Xiulan heard the last part, her eyes reddened with emotion. She felt bad for her daughter. “Today, order whatever you like. We’ll have only the best.”

Qin Yi’an was starting to feel okay with these parents. They didn’t have the attitude of the cold, distant parents you read about in those novels where the real daughter is treated with disdain. But she wasn’t sure how things would go if they found out about the adopted daughter.

Right now, there was no evidence to prove that the adopted daughter was Qin Dagui’s real daughter. The couple and their accomplices hadn’t discussed it at all, and no rumors had leaked.

She knew this, but it wasn’t the right time to reveal it. After everything here was settled, and once things calmed down, she’d see how her parents would react.

For now, she couldn’t let the adopted daughter off the hook. The genes of Qin Dagui and Liu Guifang were not good.

Now, feeling her hunger grow, she quickened her pace. “Let’s hurry up and eat.”

…

On the other side, even though Qin Yi’an had gone to lunch, the words she had spoken were already working their magic.

Xu Gong’an took her advice seriously and, along with his team, went door-to-door to investigate in the vicinity of Liu Bing’s home.

The gossip also reached Sun Jing’s parents, who had heard about Qin Yi’an’s words.

Sun Jing had died only a month ago, and her parents had not fully recovered from the shock of her passing. When they heard the news, they immediately recalled how their daughter used to complain about that family when she visited them, thinking it was just normal marital bickering. They had advised their daughter that every family has its issues, that even one’s teeth might hurt when biting, but now hearing these words…

Sun’s mother slapped herself in the face and collapsed to the ground, crying out, “It’s all my fault, all my fault, my dear daughter, I’m so sorry…”

Sun’s father, with a dark expression, put down his work and rushed outside. “I’m going to find that family!”

“Those people from the Liu family look like bad people. I always suspected something was wrong with Sun Jing’s death. They cremated her without even letting her parents see her. Damn it, now that I think of it… Let’s not cry anymore. Think about it, did Jing Jing leave anything behind? Let’s look for evidence. If that family really is as wicked as they seem, we can’t let her die without peace!”

A neighbor held Sun’s mother back and tried to comfort her.

“Yes, you’re right,” Sun’s mother suddenly found strength, wiped her tears, and ran back home. “Please ask for a day off for me. Jing Jing came back a week before her death and seemed to have brought something back. I need to go back and find it.”

Sun’s son also heard the news and rushed out of the factory, heading to Liu Bing’s house. He remembered his sister had a habit of writing in a diary.

That afternoon, after Xu Gong’an finished his investigation, he returned to the police station with a dark face, bringing along Sun’s family.

The Sun family had reported that their daughter didn’t die in an accident but was beaten to death by the Liu family. They had found relevant evidence.

Sun Jing’s brother trembled as he handed over an old, worn-out notebook to the police. “This is my sister’s notebook. I found it at Liu’s house. She wrote in it every day. Take a look—each entry is evidence. It proves that the Liu family abused my sister for a long time and did many terrible things to her.”

He turned to the last page, tears streaming down his face. His voice choked as he said, “This was the last entry my sister wrote before she died. The Liu family beat her and locked her up for days without food. Her wounds got infected, and there was no medicine to treat them. She had a high fever that wouldn’t go down, and… she…”

“Jie—”

The suppressed crying echoed in the police station.

The police saw the notebook with their own eyes as Sun’s brother carried it out of the Liu house.

“Also, here are two photos—my daughter’s body covered in bruises. I found them in the crack of her bed. She came home the week before she died, probably sensing something was wrong. She left these things at home.” Sun’s father handed over the tightly clenched photos.

“That damn Liu family… They tortured my daughter to death! My poor daughter… Comrades, I want them to pay for this! You have to give us justice!”

Sun’s mother sobbed uncontrollably, barely able to stand.

“It’s all my fault. I kept telling her that families should endure and compromise, that everything would pass… It’s all my fault.”

When Qin Yi’an came to inquire about the progress of the case, she happened to witness this and offered some comfort.

“Aunt, it’s not all your fault. If anyone is to blame, it’s those wicked people who took our kindness for granted and used it to do evil. You need to take care of yourself. Live on for Sun Jing. Smile when those bad people get their comeuppance.

The more you grieve, the happier they’ll be. If you’re happy, they’ll suffer.

Cry it out. Once you’re done, we’ll welcome a new beginning and get justice for Sun Jing.”

Sun’s mother, holding onto Qin Yi’an’s arm, cried out loud, and Sun’s father and brother also joined in. After the family finished crying, they thanked Qin Yi’an, collected themselves, and actively cooperated with the police.

When Qin Yi’an left the police station again, the witnesses who had taken the photos of Sun Jing were also found. The Liu family’s crimes would no longer be as simple as a 15-day detention.

The Qin family case had unraveled a series of connected cases, causing a huge impact in the county. Higher authorities were also paying attention, and the police station took it seriously. All officers worked overtime to close the case as quickly as possible, promising to announce the results the next day.