Ever since the boss of Qingchi Real Estate was put in jail, the stock price has plummeted. Many investors who believed in Qingchi have suffered heavy losses, and some have even lost their fortunes.

Bai Zhenxi's meaning was very clear. If Jiang Yun could not be sanctioned, then he would be judged by the angry shareholders, which would only make the situation even more disastrous.

"You have to trust the police. We will notify you when we find other evidence. Please be patient!" said the old policeman with sweat on his face.

"That's better." After saying that, Chi Li pulled Bai Zhenxi away.

Walking down the street, he gasped in anger: "I'm convinced. How can these people only speak in official language? Can I ever trust the police again?"

"Don't worry, let's wait a moment and back up the recording and keep it safe." Bai Zhenxi said.

Chi Li followed his instructions and backed up the recording, then they went home tiredly hand in hand to catch up on their sleep.

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A week later.

Chi Li called the police station every day to urge them to do so, and today she finally got a positive response from the police.

"Ms. Chi, your parents have been released."

Chi Li was happy for a moment, then quickly asked, "Jiang Yun was arrested, right? Hahahaha, please let him learn how to operate a sewing machine and make umbrellas."

The police officer on the other end of the phone paused for a moment and didn't respond to Chi Li's question. Instead, he evaded the question and said, "Anyway, that's it. Congratulations on your family reunion."

Chi Li felt something was wrong, but when she received a message from her parents on her phone, she forgot about it.

"My little stream, where are you?" Chi Li shouted happily.

Bai Zhenxi peeked out from the kitchen and said, "I'm making you bunny cookies. What's wrong? Why are you so happy?"

"My parents said they would treat us to a meal," said Chi Li.

"Okay, I..." Bai Zhenxi poured the cookies out of the mold and walked back and forth with his hands and feet together.

Chi Li found it funny and comforted him, "It's okay, my parents don't eat people."

"Gifts, I want to buy gifts." Bai Zhenxi calmed down, placed the cookies neatly on the baking tray and put them in the oven.

After setting the oven temperature and time, Bai Zhenxi said to Chi Li, "When the oven light goes out, if you're in a hurry to eat, take it out and eat it first. If you're not in a hurry, wait for me to come back and take it out."

After saying that, he washed his hands, took off the apron with the little rabbit printed on it, and hung it on the wall.

"What are you going to do? Buy gifts? Don't worry, we won't go to the restaurant until tonight. Have lunch first." Chi Li said.

Bai Zhenxi had already taken out the shoes from the shoe cabinet. As he put them on, he said, "You still have to buy them in advance. Picking out gifts takes a lot of time."

"Okay." Seeing that she couldn't stop him, Chi Li gave up.

Bai Zhenxi took the key and went out. He took two steps and returned to knock on the door.

Chi Li trotted open the door and asked with a smile, "Xiao Xiliu, what did you forget to take?"

Bai Zhenxi smiled and gently tapped her forehead and said, "I forgot to tell that idiot that you must wear gloves when you open the oven to take out the cookies."

"I'm not stupid, ahhh!" Chi Li clenched his right fist and hit Bai Zhenxi on the chest.

Bai Zhenxi chuckled, "Ha, you're right." He pinched Chi Li's face and turned away.

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The restaurant Shiyue Pavilion was also mentioned in the original owner's notes. She missed the time when she and her parents chatted and ate there.

Standing at the door, Bai Zhenxi was holding Chi Li's hand and shaking wildly.

Chi Li was also a little nervous. It was her first time meeting the original owner's parents, okay?

Bai Zhenxi nervously straightened his collar, took a deep breath, and followed Chi Li into the restaurant.

In the lobby, carved tables and chairs are neatly arranged, and exquisite calligraphy and paintings hang on the walls. Going up the wooden staircase, you'll find a different world on the second floor.

As you ascend the stairs, the wooden planks beneath your feet creak softly, as if telling stories of the past. The second floor boasts a more refined and elegant layout, with the railings carved with exquisite patterns, bringing them to life.

"201, this one." Chi Li noticed the number plate on the door with her sharp eyes and pushed it open and walked in.

As soon as he entered the room, Bai Zhenxi's eyes were somewhat evasive, and he didn't know where to put his hands and feet. He forced a smile and said with a slightly trembling voice, "Hello, uncle and aunt!"

"Hahahahahaha." Chi Li was nervously preparing the opening words, but when she heard his trembling ending tone, she couldn't help laughing.

Father Chi's eyes were sharp, and a single glance could convey an invisible pressure. Time had carved deep wrinkles into his face, yet none of it diminished his innate majesty.

He saw Chi Li's eyes soften for a moment, and when he saw Bai Zhenxi, his cold expression returned to normal, his brows slightly furrowed, forming a deep furrow.

Baizhenxi became even more nervous.

Mother Chi's hair was neatly tied up, her face was gentle and peaceful, and the corners of her mouth were slightly raised, as if she could tolerate all the troubles in the world.

Seeing Bai Zhenxi's embarrassment and helplessness, she elbowed Chi's father, who had a cold face beside her.

Father Chi forced a smile and said stiffly, "Come and do it."

"The child is really good-looking and a good match for my daughter," said Chi's mother.

"What's the use of looks? Can it make a living?" Father Chi disagreed.

Chi Li pulled him over to do it and called out, "Dad! Mom!"

Father Chi's emotions fluctuated for a moment, and he nodded coldly.

Mother Chi couldn't help crying when she saw her daughter. She missed Chi Li so much. Tears slid down her cheeks, gathered into drops at her chin, and then fell heavily to the ground.

"Qingyun, what are you doing? Didn't you agree not to cry?" Father Chi hugged his wife and said with concern.

Cheng Qingyun wiped the tears from her face with a tissue and said, "I made the children laugh at me. I couldn't help it."

Chi Li sat stiffly, looking at the two elders. She picked up the teapot on the table, poured a glass of water, and then pushed the cup in front of Cheng Qingyun.

Cheng Qingyun looked at her dazed daughter, and the sadness in her heart dissipated. She drank a sip of water for the sake of face and said, "Thank you, daughter."

"Uncle, aunt, I brought you gifts." Bai Zhenxi stiffened his body and placed two gift boxes on the table.

Cheng Qingyun picked up the gift in surprise and wanted to open it, but was stopped by Chi's father. He put the gift box on the table behind him and said, "Let's eat first. Don't think you can please others by playing tricks."

The corners of Cheng Qingyun's lips drooped, and he elbowed him again.

Father Chi looked at Chi Li and said gently, "The dishes we ordered are what you and your mother like. My daughter, you have suffered for so long. It is your father who is sorry for you. Look, all..."

He looked at Chi Li's face, which had become fuller than before, and couldn't say the word "thinner".

"They're all...all white. Why should a woman be so white? A rosy face is healthy." He tried to make amends, and his voice became lower and lower.

Cheng Qingyun reached out to pinch his thigh and whispered softly: "If you can't speak, don't speak."

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