Chapter 39 A pile of money fell from the sky
  Sitting in the police station, Fang Qing explained for a long time before proving her innocence. It was late at night when she finished recording the statement. Fang Qing finally remembered the few people who watched the lanterns in the square, but it was already midnight and the Lantern Festival in the square had ended long ago.

  The police sent a car to send the people home safely. As soon as Fang Qing entered the house, she heard her mother crying. She was a little embarrassed, as if she had caused trouble again.

  "Mom, Dad, I'm back."

  Hearing their daughter's voice, the family ran out excitedly. After the police explained, Fang's father and mother realized that their daughter had actually gone to catch human traffickers alone!

  After sending the police away, Fang Qing also realized the danger of her behavior tonight. She felt guilty for making her family worry about her, and honestly began to reflect on herself. It was not until Fang's father came over and hugged her tightly that Fang Qing calmed down.

  "Qingqing, were you scared? You're home now. It's okay. It's all over! You did well. Dad's proud of you..."

  Fang Qing's hands were shaking in her lap as she recounted her experiences that night, though she wasn't aware of them.

  Fang's mother said nothing, wiping her tears and going inside to get some iodine. "Hurry up and change your clothes. Disinfect your hands quickly..."

  Her eldest brother, Fang Ming, held a cup of water for his sister and quietly praised her when his mother wasn't looking. "You're great! It's only been a few days, and you're brave enough to go out on your own

  . But remember to ask me next time..." As the family quietly fetched water for her, washed her face, and soaked her feet, no one blaming her for the incident, Fang Qing's inner anxiety gradually faded.

  Few people knew about Fang Qing's rescue. Aside from Wen Ling and Wen Ning, who came to visit her early the next morning, Fang Qing's life quickly returned to normal. Still, Fang Qing felt a sense of pride at having saved someone. She wondered if the child was frightened, and hoped he wouldn't be traumatized.

  The child Fang Qing was thinking about was now being held in the arms of a beautiful woman. The woman was wearing a cheongsam and had a gentle face. She looked at her son in her arms with tears in her eyes. She felt a wave of fear in her heart. She turned her head and looked at her husband across from her while crying.

  "Meng Ting, I told you that the family was unreliable, but you refused to listen. If it weren't for our Zicheng's good luck this time, I would never see my son again! Anyway, I will avenge my son no matter what you say!"

  The man smoking across from her pinched out his cigarette butt and slammed it into the ashtray. "Don't worry, I won't show any mercy this time, even without you telling me!"

  Just as the man was about to get up to deal with that family, the child in the beautiful woman's arms suddenly spoke.

  "Fang Qing, the sister who saved me is Fang Qing."

  The man paused in astonishment, then quickly returned, stopping before the child with an excited expression. "Son, son, you're talking? Good, great! My son is getting better. This is so great!"

  The beautiful woman looked at her son in her arms, heartbroken and excited. After all this ordeal, her son actually spoke. It seemed he really had to thank the girl who saved him.

  The beautiful woman nudged the man with her foot. "Didn't you hear my son? The person who saved him is Fang Qing. Send someone to thank her. If she has any requests, fulfill them!"

  The man then stood up and strode out the door.

  ...

  Jingtan County Public Security Bureau.

  The director had just finished a meeting when he received a call from the provincial government. After hearing a series of instructions, although he didn't quite understand them, he instructed his staff to follow them.

  That day, Fang Qing was reviewing her homework at home when two police officers suddenly arrived, saying they had something to discuss with her and took her away.

  Fang's mother was mending a shoe insole when she was so frightened that she pricked her hand. Thinking Fang Qing had done something wrong, she quickly called her husband and told them to come back...

  to the police station.

  Fang Qing stared in amazement at the pile of banknotes in front of her and the dark-faced man wearing sunglasses opposite her.

  "Uncle... what do you mean by this?"

  Fang Qing's heart was pounding. Who was this man? He just came up and gave her money without saying why. This made her a little scared!

  The dark-faced man frowned when he saw Fang Qing refused to take the money. "You think it's too little?"

  Fang Qing quickly waved her hands. "No, no, I don't know why you're giving me money..."

  The dark-faced man seemed impatient and grabbed the money and stuffed it into Fang Qing's hand. He breathed a sigh of relief as if he had completed a task.

  "Remember, don't tell anyone about what happened on the night of the Lantern Festival!" After saying that, he opened the door and left.

  Fang Qing was shocked. Could this man be an accomplice of the human traffickers? Are the bad guys so rampant now? They dare to threaten people directly in the police station? That's not right. The human traffickers can't give her money. Could it be that child?

  Just as Fang Qing was bewildered and at a loss, Director Wen approached. He secured the wallet in Fang Qing's arms with paper and then allowed her to sit down.

  "Qingqing, don't be afraid. That person is here to thank you on behalf of the parents of the child that night. This... is their thank-you gift." Director Wen pointed to the bundle of money.

  Fang Qing finally realized what was happening, but still felt a little uneasy looking at the pile of money. "Uncle Wen, I didn't expect any reward from saving that person... I feel guilty about taking this money..."

  Director Wen shook his head and sighed. "You old Fang family are really honest. It's given to you, so just take it! What's there to be afraid of!"

  Fang Qing muttered. "With so much money, I'm afraid it'll attract attention. As soon as I leave this door, the county will probably find out soon. I'm afraid of thieves stealing it, but I'm afraid of thieves thinking about it..."

  Director Wen patted her shoulder. "Don't worry about this. This matter is confidential. No one knows about it except me, so you can take it back without worry."

  Fang Qing breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. Although she hadn't expected any reward, since the money was given to her, she felt it was best to keep it for herself.

  Then Fang Qing suddenly remembered that her parents had been worried about borrowing money to buy a house these past two days. She stood up instantly, said goodbye to Director Wen, and quickly returned home.

  In the evening, Fang Qing held a family meeting with her family.

  Looking at the pile of money on the table, the Fang family was stunned.

  Before her parents could ask questions, Fang Qing briefly explained that the police had taken her away today and the source of the money. The Fang family was relieved.

  Fang Qing was a little nervous, "Dad, Mom, I always feel that it is not good to take this money, but that person is so fierce. He put the money down and left, so I had no choice but to take it back first..."

  Fang Qing thought her parents would blame her, but unexpectedly, her parents unanimously agreed that the money had to be taken this time.

  Fang's mother took the wad of money and flipped through it, then rolled her eyes at her silly daughter. "

  You're such a fool! You risked your life to save people, not for the money, but this is a thank you, so you should take it!" Fang's father nodded. "Don't be so rigid. What's given to you is yours. There's nothing to worry about. But this amount is too much to leave with you. Give it to me for safekeeping..."

  (End of this chapter)