When Yi Zhonghai saw Xushu hurrying once again in the direction of the Police Station, he was instantly struck by the memory of the profound and ominous expression Director He had worn last time. In a heartbeat, a sense of foreboding washed over him like a tidal wave. He felt like a lamb led to the slaughter, certain he would not escape this catastrophe. His legs turned to jelly, his spirit seemed to drain away, and he collapsed to the ground with a dull thud. His gaze grew vacant, his eyes fixed blankly on the door of Xushu’s home.
First Aunt, who had been standing nearby, was terrified by this sudden collapse. She scrambled over in a panic, her face etched with worry and concern. She reached out, gently patting Yi Zhonghai’s back, and whispered comfortingly, "Zhonghai, don't panic. Perhaps there’s still a way to turn this around..."
However, Yi Zhonghai was already submerged in the abyss of despair and turned a deaf ear to her words. The crowd of onlookers, meanwhile, was buzzing like a pot of boiling water, caught up in a new frenzy of discussion. They whispered to one another, their eyes full of shock and excitement. None had expected that so soon after Xushu’s return, the courtyard would be rocked by such a monumental event. Everyone secretly mused that all the previous dramas were mere child’s play compared to these last two incidents. These latest bits of "gossip" were so rich and juicy that they found them impossible to resist.
Chapter 34