Xia Chuyi reluctantly entered her room.
When it came to studying, she could never outstubborn Xia Chengzong.
However, once inside, she didn’t dutifully focus on her studies; instead, she took out Huo Shiqian’s letter and read it through again. Then, she spread it out beside her.
She took out a piece of stationery, unfolded it, and prepared to reply.
Xia Chengzong never disturbed her while she was studying, so she flipped her hand and summoned the Heavenly Book Recipe.
She casually turned to the and began copying down the content.
"Clear stewed free-range chicken, honey-roasted sky pigeon... with gourmet food as my oath, I trust you and Ou Lianlian’s matter."
Pleased with the letter she had written, she checked it over, nodded in approval, sealed it, and tucked it into her bosom.
I wonder what expression Uncle Liberation Army will have when he receives this letter?
Xia Chuyi’s eyes curved like little boats as she thought with a smile.
After her musings, she returned to reality, took a breath, and, with no way out, entered into a state of study.
She hadn’t studied for long when she heard Chang Luhui’s loud voice outside.
"Huh, Comrade Chuyi isn’t here?"
Xia Chuyi promptly closed her book, stood up, opened the door, left the room—all in one smooth motion.
"Director Chang!" She called out to Chang Luhui outside while still in the courtyard.
"Comrade Chuyi, you’re here!" Upon seeing her, Chang Luhui smiled heartily.
"Director Chang, you’ve arrived?" Xia Chuyi greeted him with a smile and then turned to her brother, "Brother, Director Chang is here; shall I make him some marinated delicacies?"
As she spoke, she calmly assumed her position behind the counter.
Xia Chengzong: "...Alright then."
He actually wanted his sister to continue studying, but the visitor was Chang Luhui—Public Security Bureau Chief, so he had a certain awe for public servants.
Moreover, his knife skills were poor, and lately, they had been selling large chunks directly. He had told people that his sister was preparing for university and couldn’t cut the marinated meat, so they could either have him clumsily cut it or take it home to process themselves.
Most customers were quite understanding, and when they heard she was studying for university entrance, they willingly agreed to buy and cut the marinated meat at home.
But now, with the arrival of Director Chang... he certainly couldn’t expect him to cut his own, it’s possible his knife skills were even worse than his own.
Thinking this, Xia Chengzong unconsciously stepped aside to make room.
Seeing this, Xia Chuyi let out a sigh of relief, grinning like a little fox. She grabbed the knife, twirled it with a flourish, and felt instantly invigorated.
With deft hands, she sliced up a bowl of assorted marinated meats and brought it over to Chang Luhui.
"Director Chang, not too busy today? What brought you here?" she chatted with Chang Luhui, earnestly hoping to avoid returning to her room to study.
"We’ve finally wrapped up a phase, and Xia Chengzu’s sentence has already been handed down," Chang Luhui said as he grabbed a few pieces of meat, shoved them in his mouth, and swallowed them in a flash, continuing, "I came specifically to let you know."
"Sentenced?" Xia Chuyi was a bit surprised, "So soon?"
"The evidence was conclusive, he confessed to his crimes, and after a few calls, the judgment came down that fast," Chang Luhui said, taking another bite, "He got ten years."
Ten years? In this era, the sentencing was neither light nor heavy.
"Mhm," Xia Chuyi nodded to Chang Luhui to show she understood.
Truth be told, she didn’t care about the people of the main house in the slightest.
"By the way, Xia Lan was disturbing public order, so we have temporarily detained her," Chang Luhui mentioned casually, "We’re also preparing to notify her family. If no one shows up, she’ll have to complete her fifteen days of detention."