Chapter 53

53 52, did it get intense? How come I woke up surrounded by police?_i

Translator: 549690339

Because there was no need to take his daughter to school, Lin Mo and Li Jinwen rarely got to sleep in.

However, Lin Xiaoxiao had already developed a stable biological clock since she went to bed early last night, so she was the first person to get up in the house today.

After a simple wash, Lin Xiaoxiao entered the kitchen and began to prepare breakfast.

The children of poor families become responsible early on.

She may only be 9 years old this year, but she could already make some simple meals, a skill cultivated by her parents from an early age to foster independence.

“To give Mom and Dad a surprise!”

Lin Xiaoxiao moved a stool over, took a few bottles of pure milk out of the fridge, poured them into a small pot to heat, and then continued to take out some eggs, skillfully frying them in a small induction cooker.

Milk and fried eggs, along with two packs of coarse-grain bread.

A simple breakfast was ready.

Just as Lin Xiaoxiao was about to wake her parents, she heard a noisy commotion at the door, followed by a knocking sound.

Knock, knock, knock…

“Dad, Mom, someone is knocking on the door!”

Lin Xiaoxiao didn’t hurry to open the door but alertly went to the bedroom door and called for Lin Mo and Li Jinwen.

Her parents had taught her from a young age not to casually open the door for strangers without her parents present.

“Okay, ask who it is first, Mom and Dad are getting up right now.”

Li Jinwen’s voice came from inside the door.

The couple had actually already awakened, but since they didn’t have to take Xiaoxiao to school today, they were planning to do something naughty.

“Okay!”

Getting a response, Lin Xiaoxiao then went to the door and asked loudly, “Who is it?”

“Smart girl, you’re quite vigilant,” Wang Youcai complimented from outside the door, then said, “It’s your neighbor, Old Mr. Wang. Open the door, 1 need to talk to your dad about something.”

Hearing the voice of Old Mr. Wang, Lin Xiaoxiao hurriedly reported to the inner room, “Mom, it seems to be Old Mr. Wang from next door!”

“Oh, then open the door first!”

Li Jinwen’s voice sounded.

“Okay!”

Lin Xiaoxiao then ran to open the door, but as soon as she did, she was stunned.

Wow,

Beyond the door, standing next to Wang Youcai, were several uniformed police officers, and at the end of the corridor, there were several nosy elderly men and women peeking towards their home.

Honestly, from the time she could remember until now, there had never been so many people at their doorstep; it was nearly impossible to get through. Seeing the scene, Lm Xiaoxiao panicked and didn’t quite know how to handle the situation in front of her.

At that moment, Officer Bai Feng, who normally wore a stern face, walked up with a smile, crouched down, and said gently with a smile, “Little girl, is your dad home?”

“He’s… at home…” Lin Xiaoxiao stammered.

And at this moment, Li Jinwen and Lin Mo, wearing pajamas, came out of the bedroom one after the other.

Seeing the scene, Li Jinwen was also stunned.

What’s going on?

Did something happen?

Why were there a bunch of police officers at their doorstep?

Lin Mo blinked in confusion, glanced at the clock on the wall, and couldn’t help complaining to himself.

He had thought about too many things the day before and had forgotten the information mentioned in the intelligence report that Officer Bai Feng would come to deliver clothes to him this morning!

Lm Mo was stunned for a few seconds, learning from the mistake he had made at Liu Meihong’s before, he appeared very natural and feigned surprise, “Officer Bai? What brings you here?”

Wang Youcai, hearing Lin Mo’s words, was also taken aback and asked in astonishment, “Lin Mo, do you know each other?”

He had thought the police were here to arrest someone, but now it seemed that wasn’t the case.

The police officer looked to be of a high rank, with a commanding presence.

Did Lin Mo actually have such a connection?

Hello, I came here today to thank you specifically, and also, my mother specifically instructed me to bring you these clothes. I am really grateful for your help yesterday!”

After entering the door, Officer Bai took Lin Mo’s clothes out of his backpack, while the accompanying police officers also presented a letter of commendation.

“Apart from that, 1 would like to thank you on behalf of the North City District Police Bureau for your cooperation yesterday.”

Huh?

They’re not here to arrest someone, but to commend Lin Mo for a good deed?

Just a moment ago, a bunch of neighbors who had been speculating whether Lm Mo was a murderer suddenly wore looks of astonishment on their faces.

At this time, a police officer walked over and waved his hand to disperse them.

Having a crowd congesting the hallway wasn’t ideal.

“Your mother?”

Feigning confusion, Lin Mo hesitated for a few seconds before exclaiming in surprise, “Wait, Auntie Zhang… from yesterday was your mother?”

“No wonder I felt that you looked somewhat familiar when I first saw you, you resemble the photos in Auntie Zhang’s home. But I was so scared by the dead body at the time, I didn’t dare to recognize you.”

“Wife, quickly bring over the fleece-lined jacket I asked you to wash last night, that’s Officer Bai’s jacket.”

Li Jinwen, who had just woken up, was still somewhat groggy, and unaware of what had happened, just nodded and went to the balcony to get the fleece-lined jacket she had washed the day before, “It’s not completely dry yet…”

“It’s fine.” Bai Feng took his jacket and shook hands with Lin Mo, smiling gratefully, “Brother Lin Mo, I really can’t thank you enough for yesterday. Without your help, my mother might have faced some real danger.” “You have no idea, after I got home yesterday, my relatives wouldn’t stop talking about you, saying what a good and smart person you are.”

Lin Mo smiled back, “It’s nothing, really, just lending a hand. And here you are, Officer Bai, personally making the trip.”

“Have you had breakfast yet? Why don’t you join us for something to eat at home?”

“No need to bother, there’s still work to be done at the station. 1’11 invite you over to our place for a meal when 1 find some free time. The old lady enjoyed talking to you and wants to see you again,” Officer Bai saluted, not entering the house and continued, “Once again, on behalf of myself and the North City District Public Security, I extend a formal thank you for your good deed and cooperation.”

“No need to see me out, it’s cold outside and you are still in your pajamas. Don’t catch a cold.”

Without lingering, Bai Feng said his goodbyes and went downstairs with the other officers, driving away from the community.

Watching the police leave, Wang Youcai said in astonishment, “I’ve lived for decades, but this is the first time I’ve seen the police deliver a letter of appreciation to a civilian.”

“Lin Mo, what on earth did you do?”

“I need to keep it secret, can’t talk about it. I’ll tell you once it’s all over,” Lin Mo didn’t want to rehash yesterday’s events and asked with a chuckle, “Old Mr. Wang, I really need to thank you for bringing the police to my home! Have you had breakfast? Would you like to join us for some?”

Maybe Wang Youcai didn’t have any ill intentions…

But what he did was still rather irritating.

If I had really committed a crime, honest to God, I would have been ratted out due to Wang Youcai’s guidance.

As he spoke, Lin Mo recalled the intelligence from last night, observing Wang Youcai with mixed feelings.

1 don’t sense any major changes from before,

so why has his lifespan suddenly decreased by so much?

“I’ve eaten already, you go ahead, I won’t intrude,” said Wang Youcai, seemingly also aware of his inconsiderateness, and slightly embarrassed, he turned to walk downstairs.

After watching him disappear from sight, Lin Mo finally shut the door and let out a sigh of relief privately.

You gotta say, you really have to say,

it s quite difficult to act like you know nothing when you’re aware of what’s about to happen.

“Phew…”

Li Jinwen and Lin Xiaoxiao also let out a big sigh of relief.

The common folk fear the officials,

even if you haven’t done anything wrong, you can’t help but feel a twinge of

fear with a few police officers standing at your doorstep.

Such is the instinct of us at the bottom of society.

The fear of government authority!

Just now, Li Jinwen even caught himself subconsciously recalling if there was any money she owed someone that hadn’t been repaid or something else guilty she had done recently.

“Honey, what’s going on?”

“Nothing,” Lin Mo walked over to the breakfast table, scanning the meal laid out and praised, “Wow, Xiaoxiao, did you make all these? You’ve improved!” “Yes!” Lin Xiaoxiao smiled contentedly.

“Don’t change the subject,” Li Jinwen pressed him for an answer.

“Curious one, go wash your face first, and I’ll tell you all about it while you clean up.” It wasn’t until they were in the restroom that Lin Mo started to explain at a leisurely pace, “Didn’t I tell you yesterday that 1 helped an old lady home? This Officer Bai happens to be that lady’s son.”

“After 1 fished out the body, it was this Officer Bai who led the team to the scene. What are the odds in Rakshasa City, right… but let’s not dwell on that. Let’s think about what kind of car we’re going to buy today.”

“Let me tell you, I even downloaded the Car King app last night..”