The Prosecutor Is Accustomed To Waiting For A Rabbit To Hit A Stump - Chapter 10

Chapter 10

Zhang He’s attitude was strong, making the persuasion difficult.

Director Cheng, as the main speaker, remained amiable, nodding along to his words without refuting. “We also considered what you said. We’ve put her on the blacklist, so she can’t take trains or planes. She also has a child, which greatly reduces the possibility of her fleeing. We also spoke with her today. The reason she hasn’t repaid you is because she’s the only one at home, she has to take care of sick family members, and she can’t go to work, so she truly has no money on hand.”

“No money? If she has no money, she can borrow some, repay me, and I’ll settle.”

Zhang He raised an eyebrow, repeating the same lines over and over, forming a closed loop of logic: Repay debt – Settle – No money? Go borrow – Repay debt – Settle – Don’t repay – Detention. He was relentless, even a little arrogant.

“Judges, did you take money from the other party to help her this much! I won the case in court, didn’t I? I am the applicant!” Zhang He rolled his eyes.

Lin Fan’s forced smile almost broke. She clenched her hands into fists behind her back.

Patience!

She had to endure!

Chen Qian suddenly pulled Lin Fan’s arm, subtly pointing upstairs and making a gesture.

Having been partners for years, Lin Fan understood instantly.

She nodded, turned, and asked to use the restroom. The moment she reached the second floor, she saw a seductive, well-figured woman taking an apple from the refrigerator. While eating, she was instructing an elderly woman to cook. “Mom, fry it a little longer. I like it well done.”

Lin Fan, who had been expressionless moments ago, immediately put on a standard smile on her little “white dumpling” face and greeted the two with great familiarity. “Hello~ Cooking? It smells delicious! Wow, you’re truly beautiful. If I’m not mistaken, you must be Boss Zhang’s wife, and Apo is Boss Zhang’s mother-in-law, right?”

Lin Fan’s words greatly pleased the woman. She had rarely been called Mr. Zhang’s wife before. The smile on her face immediately became brilliant, carrying a hint of proud smugness. She raised her head, scrutinizing Lin Fan, who was wearing a police uniform. “Are you from the Court or the Public Security Bureau?”

“The Court, the Court. The Court also has police, called court police. This is my first time at Boss Zhang’s house, and it’s quite an eye-opener. The décor, the furnishings, and you, this great beauty—impressive! Awesome! Luxurious!”

The flattery scratched exactly where the woman was itching, instantly making her feel warmer toward Lin Fan. “What are you doing here today?”

Lin Fan pretended to sigh. “It’s all because of that judgment debtor who owes Boss Zhang money. She’s truly terrible, but also genuinely pathetic.”

“How pathetic?” The woman became interested, and the elderly woman cooking nearby also pricked up her ears.

Lin Fan raised an eyebrow and embellished the judgment debtor’s story, making it sound very tragic, while thinking, ‘I’m not distorting the facts, merely applying appropriate literary flourishes.’

The woman’s face initially showed some sadness, but upon hearing that the judgment debtor had a son, a flash of envy and other emotions crossed her face.

Lin Fan had seen many people in the Enforcement Bureau and immediately guessed the reason from the look. Her heart tightened, and she quickly changed the subject. “But this son looks sallow and malnourished. I heard he was born with an illness, congenitally weak. It’s uncertain whether he’ll survive or not. He’s difficult to raise, and they’re suffering a lot.”

Only then did the woman’s expression improve. She wouldn’t admit that when she heard the judgment debtor had a son, she really didn’t want to see the debtor have a good outcome.

She already had a son; why should she expect continuous good fortune? She had been with Zhang He for so long and successfully squeezed his original wife out of this house. She thought this good start would lead to smooth sailing, but her belly was truly uncooperative.

The woman nodded reservedly. “That is indeed quite pitiful.”

The elderly woman beside her also chimed in, “That’s too pitiful.”

Lin Fan felt the mood was right and said, “You two truly have the hearts of Bodhisattvas, especially you, Madam. It’s rare! So beautiful! Such a good figure! And a kind heart too! To be honest, this also earns good karma. I had a case where the applicant felt too sorry for the judgment debtor and gave her some extra time. Just that brief period, and the applicant’s wife got pregnant! That applicant only took half the money, saying it was good karma. He hadn’t had a child in ten years, and now he has a son! Isn’t that miraculous?”

Lin Fan laughed like an actress in a play, dramatically gesturing with her hands. “Later, other applicants heard about it and tried the same thing, and they also got pregnant! You really have to believe in the feng shui of our unit.”

“Is it really that miraculous?”

“Why would I lie to you? I’m not after your money.” Lin Fan saw that the time was right. “Oh dear, I forgot the time while slacking off. I have to go downstairs, or my leader will give me a hard time.”

“Wait, wait, wait!” The woman grabbed her arm. “Ten years without a child and they got pregnant?”

“Really. If you don’t believe me, come to my unit sometime, and I’ll introduce you to that applicant. He still has a few cases with me and comes by often.”

Lin Fan’s face was youthful, her large eyes were watery, and her expression was animated. When talking about this non-existent applicant, she was utterly sincere and earnest, speaking with conviction and adding details to increase credibility.

When someone like her lied, it was doubly effective.

Just standing there, people believed 70% of what she said.

The woman couldn’t help but feel a yearning. She was desperate to have a child to secure her position as the successfully-promoted mistress of wealth. She asked, “How much money does that woman you just mentioned owe Zhang He?”

The plot is thickening!

Lin Fan raised an eyebrow. “It’s not much, probably about a tenth of the cost of your handbag.”

Lin Fan casually pointed to a designer bag on the table.

This comparison made the woman even more eager.

Lin Fan continued to praise her. “However, we can’t persuade Boss Zhang. We’re just here today to complete the procedure. After all, in Boss Zhang’s mind, what are we? Just people trying to make a living. Unlike you, Madam Zhang, who has great fortune.”

“Oh, stop it!~” The woman covered her mouth and laughed, then grandly declared, “If I step in, that’ll be excellent!”

Lin Fan dramatically breathed a sigh of relief. “Your intervention is absolutely wonderful!”

“Hahaha! If everyone in your group had such a good attitude, everything would be easy to talk about~” The woman proudly raised her head, like a duck trying to emulate a swan, and gracefully walked downstairs with a mix of arrogance and reserve.

Lin Fan didn’t follow her downstairs but stayed in the restroom for a while, estimating the time before descending.

The moment she arrived downstairs, Chen Qian raised his eyebrows at her.

It actually worked!

The trio from the Enforcement Bureau watched the young woman use all her persuasive charm on Zhang He. They watched her soft, boneless body cling tightly to Zhang He like a koala to a tree, and heard her utter sweet, endearing pleas through her subtly modified smile. Finally, they heard Zhang He reluctantly say, “You have to guarantee she won’t run away.”

Director Cheng immediately said, “Don’t worry, you can rest assured about that. I will monitor her constantly. And it’s only one month. I’ll go back and have her raise the money. If she still doesn’t have it a month from now, she’ll be detained immediately, no excuses.”

“Fine, fine, you can all leave now.” Zhang He impatiently shooed them away like flies.

After the three stepped outside, Chen Qian rolled his eyes dramatically. Director Cheng noticed and said, “Chen Qian, stop rolling your eyes. At least we got the job done.”

Lin Fan raised her hand and vigorously rubbed her face, which was stiff from smiling. “After all these years at the Enforcement Bureau, my fake smile has become textbook perfect. If I went back to ancient times, my suitable professions would be either constable or courtesan. Come, smile for Grandpa~ I can immediately give him a peaceful, genuine smile.”

Chen Qian concurred, “Your flattery was certainly passable today, I must say, Lin Xiaofan. I haven’t shared an office with you for long, but your ass-kissing technique is evolving rapidly. That woman clearly isn’t the original wife, and calling her ‘Madam’ repeatedly went straight to her heart. Lin Xiaofan, your skin is getting thicker and thicker.”

With that, he pinched Lin Fan’s collagen-filled cheek.

“Ouch!” Lin Fan cried out in pain, swatting Chen Qian’s hand away. She pouted toward Cheng Yawen. “Director Cheng! Keep him in line! He’s abusing a colleague! This is workplace bullying!”

Cheng Yawen looked at the two lively spirits of Group Two and smiled kindly, “Good job today. You two keep up the good work.” With that, she turned and walked toward the police car.

Lin Fan seized the moment while Chen Qian wasn’t looking, jumped up, and playfully smacked him hard on the head, then immediately sprinted away.

She quickly got into the police car, squeezing into the back seat with Cheng Yawen, shutting the door to prevent Chen Qian from retaliating. She then changed the subject, showering praise on Cheng Yawen in a flattering manner. “Director Cheng, your skin is incredible! It’s like you’ve been preserved! You look twenty years younger!”

Cheng Yawen was amused. She looked at the earnest Lin Fan without saying anything, but thought, This little face is indeed quite deceptive.

Chen Qian also got into the car, sitting in the passenger seat. Silhouetted by the setting sun, he turned his refined face and glared fiercely at Lin Fan.

The light, like a loyal admirer, added a halo to his profile, and his fierce glare somehow acquired a hint of hidden affection.

Lin Fan burst out laughing, completely oblivious to his implied feelings. She childishly tugged on Cheng Yawen’s arm. “Director Cheng, look, Chen Qian’s eye is twitching!”

“Clueless” was the word for Lin Fan. Cheng Yawen glanced at the furious yet wounded Chen Qian, then at the cheerfully laughing, baby-like Lin Fan. She understood perfectly but kept silent. When it came to young people’s relationships, it was best to let them work it out themselves.

She had too many professional worries; even playing matchmaker felt exhausting.

As an outsider, Cheng Yawen saw it clearly: Chen Qian liked Lin Fan, but like a child, he showed affection by teasing and annoying her. It seemed all his emotional intelligence had been absorbed into his book-smart intellect.

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