Reborn As Lucky Star

Chapter 99: Chapter 99: You let him out

The turn of events far exceeded Wang Jinshun’s expectations.

The police sternly told him that the act of poisoning in the Yue Family’s fish pond was of a heinous nature, and Wang Jinshun would definitely go to prison.

Wang Jinshun opened his mouth to beg for mercy, but the police didn’t entertain him.

With both eyewitness and physical evidence, and Wang Jinshun’s own admission of guilt, all that was left was to follow procedure.

The police notified Wang Jinshun’s family to bring him some essential living supplies during his detention.

He Zhenzhen saw her husband through the iron gate.

In just two days, Wang Jinshun’s beard had grown quite a bit, making him look extremely unkempt.

“Jinshun, how did you get caught, how could you be so careless,” she asked.

He Zhenzhen wailed and dabbed at her eyes, causing the nearby police officer to frown and glare at her.

These two really are a couple, one poisoned the pond, and the other also looks like no good person.

Listen to what she’s saying! What does she mean by ‘carelessly caught’? He shouldn’t have done it in the first place.

Wang Jinshun scowled, “Shut up, what’s the use of crying.”

He Zhenzhen sniffled and hung her head low, “I brought you some warm clothes. When can you come out? Caidie was asking about you just this morning.”

Wang Caidie, the couple’s daughter born in their middle age, was usually rather spoiled.

Especially after their son, Wang Daming, became useless, the couple had even discussed the idea of finding a husband for their daughter when she grew up, to continue the family line.

Mentioning his daughter, Wang Jinshun sighed.

“I’m afraid I won’t be able to get out anytime soon.”

He Zhenzhen cursed, “That heartless widow Lin Chunju, how could she be so cruel? We’re all from the same village, why on earth would she call the police!”

Wang Jinshun cautiously glanced at the police officer before speaking.

“Enough, don’t talk so much nonsense. We don’t know what’s going to happen next. You better go and take care of things at home first.”

He Zhenzhen wiped her tears clean, “I know, just make sure you come home before New Year. We will need to till the fields in spring, and with two plots of land at home, Daming definitely won’t be able to manage alone.”

The police officer listening nearby felt like laughing.

Wang Jinshun couldn’t bear it, “Is that something I can decide?”

How could this woman get it so wrong? He was about to go to jail, and she was still worried about the two plots of land at home.

He Zhenzhen, misunderstanding his words, said, “I’ll go talk to that widow Lin Chunju, her fish pond is perfectly fine, isn’t it? Why should you be locked up because of her.”

The police officer frowned, about to enlighten her on the law when He Zhenzhen had already stormed out furiously.

At the Yue Family’s place, Lin Chunju had just finished preparing lunch.

Zhang Ying and Wang Xiaoni put down their work, filled the iron lunch boxes, and prepared to take lunch to the men working in the fields and at the fish pond.

Before they could leave, someone slammed the outer gate open with a bang.

He Zhenzhen barged in, followed by a girl who looked about five or six years old.

“Lin Chunju, are you intent on harming others, by all means? Why did you call the police?” she demanded.

Lin Chunju took off her apron, wiped her hands, and did not bother to respond.

Angry and annoyed, He Zhenzhen raised her voice, “What do you mean by staying silent? Are you feeling guilty?”

Wang Xiaoni couldn’t help but retort, “Your man did something wrong, and you still think you’re in the right?”

He Zhenzhen put her hands on her hips, “So what? Isn’t your fish pond fine now? But my man is locked up in the police station, all because that widow Lin Chunju stirred up trouble.”

Lin Chunju looked at her coldly, “What a fitting lid for every pot.”

He Zhenzhen was enraged, “Who are you insulting?”

“Oh, you can tell it’s you being insulted? You have quite the self-awareness,” Lin Chunju replied, without losing her cool.

He Zhenzhen, raising her voice, shouted, “I can’t be bothered to argue with you, just release my husband.”

“What does it have to do with me? The police took him, go talk to the police yourself,” Lin Chunju said.

He Zhenzhen didn’t have a clue about the processes involved, “It was your call to the police that got him arrested; if you stop pressing the issue, won’t he naturally come back?”

Lin Chunju found it laughable, “Do you even understand the law? How long he stays locked up and whether he can be released has absolutely nothing to do with me.”

He Zhenzhen truly didn’t understand.

In her mind, since Lin Chunju was the one who called the police and got someone arrested, if she just softened her stance and let the matter go, Wang Jinshun would naturally be safe.

What did that last remark by Lin Chunju mean, then?

It must be an excuse to shirk responsibility!