20demayo Chapter 529 A Home-Style Meal!
Chapter 529 A Home-Style Meal!
With his skills, these young men couldn't possibly restrain him. But Zhong Yuemin didn't want to make a scene—wouldn't his resistance only confirm that he was a "thief"?
He patiently explained, "I'm really not a thief! My luggage is still at the gate of the courtyard, why don't you go and see for yourselves?"
Upon hearing this, a patrolman quickly ran to the gate, glanced inside, and then shouted, "Captain! There really is luggage! Several large bags!"
"Ha!" The captain sneered, his "I knew it" expression growing even stronger. "You're quick on your feet, managing to 'pull out' so much 'goods' in broad daylight? Looks like a veteran! Take him away! Take him to the police station and let the officers interrogate him properly!"
Zhong Yuemin was completely bewildered when he heard this.
This is making things worse the more you try to explain.
He simply stopped struggling and arguing, and was thus "escorted" by several young men, paraded through the city, and taken to the nearby police station.
Upon arriving at the police station, he was "invited" into a small interrogation room, where he was questioned repeatedly but could not provide a clear explanation. Finally, having no other option, he called his wife, Zhou Xiaobai, who was still working at the hospital.
When Zhou Xiaobai heard that her husband had been arrested as a thief and taken to the police station, she was both angry and amused. She quickly took leave and rushed over. After explaining the situation to the on-duty police officer and verifying his identity, she finally got to the bottom of it.
The police officer at the station was a little embarrassed after hearing this, and offered him an apology. He added, "Comrade, don't climb over walls when you get home without your keys. It's easy to cause misunderstandings, isn't it?"
After leaving the police station, Zhou Xiaobai drove there. Now that she is pregnant, her family won't let her ride a bicycle anymore.
"I'll take it, I'll take it." Zhong Yuemin quickly took the "stolen goods" from his wife's hands, his own suitcase, and the several large and small bags of gifts.
"Get in the car and sit down. You're pregnant, so be careful." He put the suitcase in the trunk, placed the gifts in the back seat, and then opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat.
Zhou Xiaobai started the car, glanced at her husband, and shook her head helplessly:
"You're really something... getting arrested as a thief even when you're back home. If Yuan Jun and Zheng Tong knew, they'd laugh at you to death!"
Zhong Yuemin spread his hands, looking completely innocent: "I've explained it to them, but they just won't listen. What can I do? I can only say... this patrol team is just too 'dedicated'."
"What do you know!" Zhou Xiaobai said while driving. "There have been frequent thieves in the neighborhood lately, and several houses have been burglarized, which is why we've increased patrols. You... you've just walked right into their trap!"
"Fine!" Zhong Yuemin slapped his thigh. "I guess I'm just unlucky. I deserve this misfortune!"
Zhou Xiaobai was at her wits' end and advised, "From now on, take your keys with you when you go out, don't always forget them. If necessary, hang them on your car keys. I don't want to have to come to the police station every few days to 'pick someone up'."
“Okay, okay.” Zhong Yuemin readily agreed, then smiled nonchalantly, “What’s the big deal? You know how common it was when we were young, going to the police station was like going home.”
Zhou Xiaobai couldn't help but raise her hand and gently slap his arm, scolding, "You're quite proud of yourself?" Even as she said that, she couldn't help but burst out laughing when she thought of those absurd yet vivid memories from back then.
The atmosphere between the two finally relaxed completely.
Back at the compound, I first went to the daycare to pick up my little girl, Ling'er. The little girl was overjoyed to see her father, jumping and skipping with delight.
"Daddy! Daddy! You're finally back! Ling'er missed you so much..."
Hearing this, Zhong Yuemin was overjoyed. He picked up his daughter, spun her around several times, and then tossed her high in the air. The child's silvery laughter echoed in the yard, as if even the surrounding air was dancing with joy.
"Alright, alright," Zhou Xiaobai said with a smile, stopping him. "Quickly put the child down, don't let him fall, let's go home first."
The family of three walked home.
The little girl carried a big bag by herself. She knew it contained a gift her father had bought for her, and she refused to let go, insisting on carrying it herself. Her small body huffed and puffed as she walked ahead, looking extremely strained, and she wouldn't let anyone help her.
Zhong Yuemin and Zhou Xiaobai exchanged a smile and let her have her way.
When I got home, the bag was covered in dust and looked black from being dragged all the way.
Zhong Yuemin bought a lot of things for the little girl: new clothes, little leather shoes, all kinds of toys... many of which were picked out by Li Yan.
The little girl was so excited, changing into her new dress and little leather shoes, twirling around in front of them to show them off.
"Mom, does this look good?"
"Mom, what about this one?"
"Mother……"
Despite her young age, she's already at the age where she knows how to "show off".
"Yes, it looks good, it looks good..." Zhou Xiaobai responded with a smile.
The little girl was very satisfied with the praise, and then she ran outside with several new toys to show off to her friends.
His wife was helping him pack his luggage.
Zhong Yuemin walked over, extended his right hand in front of her, palm facing up.
"What?" Zhou Xiaobai looked up, somewhat puzzled.
He slowly spread his five fingers, and a dazzling and exquisite necklace dangled from his palm. The chain was delicate, and the pendant reflected a warm and dazzling luster in the afternoon sunlight.
Zhou Xiaobai fell in love at first sight; her red lips unconsciously curved slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.
"For me?"
"Otherwise what?" Zhong Yuemin smiled, his tone matter-of-fact. "Come on, turn around, I'll put it on for you."
Zhou Xiaobai obediently turned around, lowered her head slightly, and revealed her fair and slender neck to him.
Zhong Yuemin carefully wrapped the necklace around her neck, fastened the clasp, and felt the cool metallic touch against her skin, which was then warmed by her body temperature.
After putting it on, Zhou Xiaobai turned around, gently stroking the pendant around her neck, and looked up at him, her eyes sparkling:
"How's it going? Does it look good?"
"It looks good!" Zhong Yuemin answered decisively, with his usual teasing tone, "Even if our Xiaobai were wearing a dog leash, it would still look good."
"Get lost!" Zhou Xiaobai's face flushed slightly, and she raised her hand to lightly slap his arm. "You're the dog! You can't expect anything good to come out of a dog's mouth."
She looked down and examined it carefully again in the reflection of the glass of the cabinet next to her. It really suited her; the design was exquisite yet elegant. This "rascal," who usually seemed carefree and impulsive, always had a good eye for gifts.
Although she liked it, she couldn't help but complain, "I already have several necklaces at home, why buy more... what a waste."
"What are you afraid of?" Zhong Yuemin put his arm around her waist, completely unconcerned. "Wear one, throw one away, we'll just buy another when we run out. Our family... doesn't lack this little bit of money."
Zhou Xiaobai looked up and glared at him, annoyed. "You're never serious! You're just talking nonsense." But the slight upturn of her lips betrayed the joy in her heart.