TFSRITA Chapter 106

The people in the room paused in their movements. Yan Jiajia, Auntie Nie Cuihua, sat back down and coolly said, “Let her wait outside. If she dares to run away, she needs to learn a lesson.”

“Right,” Yan Xianhong growled, “You little brat, you can kneel outside today and reflect on your behavior!”

His voice carried outside, and the group of police officers darkened their expressions.

Captain Liu could no longer hold back and knocked on the door. “Police, open the door!”

“Crash—”

It sounded like a chair had fallen, followed by chaotic noise inside and the sharp cries of a woman.

Yan Qing lowered her head, appearing timid and frightened, but the corners of her mouth were subtly lifted, enjoying their distress, reminding them that there was still the law to protect her.

After a moment of chaos, the Yan family cautiously welcomed the police officers inside.

The Yan family had started from a typical rural background; even now, their hometown was just an ordinary county town. Most people had little understanding of the law, often thinking it was something that didn’t apply to them.

But when they saw the police, they were filled with fear.

Especially Yan Xianhong, who had lived in luxury for years and gained considerable weight. His fierce face, which usually glared at Yan Qing with various expressions of anger, now wore a forced smile as he welcomed the officers. “Comrades, you’re here to return the child, right? Oh, you didn’t need to come all the way here; just give us a call, and we would have picked her up ourselves. This child is something, making you go through all this trouble…”

“We’re here because the child has injuries. Your actions are illegal and will require an investigation,” Captain Liu said sternly.

As soon as he finished, everyone’s expression darkened.

Especially Grandma Yan, who was fiercely protective of her family, scolded, “We’re all family here. What’s wrong with giving the child a few hits? You police can’t be like this!”

Aunt Yan Min panicked as well, pointing at Yan Qing. “This child has no parents. If she’s gone astray, we have to help correct her! How can that be illegal? Officer, you can’t say that!”

“Exactly…” Nie Cuihua nodded quickly in agreement.

Yan Qing looked on coldly, then lowered her head, pretending to be too scared to speak.

In reality, the doctors the police had brought were already inside gathering evidence.

The officers prevented the Yan family from interfering and sternly educated them about the law, listing regulations that left them pale with fear.

Three children upstairs heard the commotion and came downstairs. They exchanged glances and quickly ran back upstairs, except for Yan Xianhong’s five-year-old son, who came down crying, “Mommy, Daddy…”

Yan Xianhong’s face, previously tense with fear, softened as he rushed over to hold his son. “Hey, what’s wrong, son? Are you hungry?”

Captain Liu shook his head in disbelief. “If you can treat your son like this, how can you bear to hit and scold your brother’s only daughter?”

Yan Xianhong hurriedly apologized. “Officer, you’re right; it’s my fault, my fault. I didn’t mean to— I just lost my temper…”

“Yes, we just lost our minds for a moment. We usually don’t hit her, truly,” Aunt Yan Min nodded in agreement.

Captain Liu let out a cold huff. After all these years, he knew very well that they were only speaking sweet words. If he didn’t take serious action, Yan Qing would be in grave danger once they turned their backs.

“When the injury report comes back, we will request the court to revoke your guardianship,” Captain Liu stated firmly.

Yan Xianhong’s eyelids twitched, and he handed the child to Nie Cuihua, turning to Yan Qing with a rare softness in his voice. “Good niece, you see, Uncle didn’t mean it. Look at the clothes you’re wearing; I bought them for you. If I lose my guardianship, I won’t buy you nice clothes anymore.”

Just as Captain Liu was about to speak, he saw the poor girl suddenly lift her head and hesitantly ask, “Uncle, does my father’s inheritance include this house? I have the right to inherit this, right?”

Captain Liu slapped his thigh and nodded vigorously. “Yes, you are the primary heir! You can inherit most of this house and convert it to cash, it would be enough for you to live comfortably for half your life!”

“What?!” The Yan family gasped in shock. Yan Xianhong couldn’t believe it. “How is that possible? Isn’t this house already in my name?”

Grandma Yan also pulled on the police officer’s sleeve, her eyes wide. “Right, right! How can a disgrace inherit most? I’m her mother, so I should inherit most too!”

“Quiet!” Captain Liu shouted angrily, glaring at the group who turned red-faced at the mention of property division. He coldly stated, “This is the law! If you’re capable, go amend the law! It doesn’t matter whose name it’s under; this child deserves the most!”

“God—” Yan Xianhong gasped, unable to process the shock, and clutched his chest as he collapsed.

…

Like a farce, Yan Xianhong was hospitalized, and all the Yan family members were taken to the police station to give statements for future legal action, with evidence already collected.

During this time, Yan Qing was taken to stay with a female police officer for her protection, fearing that the family might retaliate against her for wanting a share of the inheritance.

“Don’t be scared; I’m good at protecting you!” Zhang Xiaoyu, the police officer who first interacted with Yan Qing, held her hand gently.

“Thank you, I’m not afraid,” Yan Qing replied, smiling faintly, her delicate face appearing even more pitiful.

Zhang Xiaoyu immediately offered to take Yan Qing in, knowing she had nowhere to go.

When they returned, Zhang Xiaoyu even used her own money to buy Yan Qing new clothes, as the original owner’s clothes were very shabby and even had patches. No one would believe that a girl living in the richest area of City Y could look so worn down.