Chapter 897: Can you just stop for a moment?

As for the Dong family, Lu Qiao did not ask Little Cangcang to keep an eye on them.

Because they were not worth the attention.

One didn't even need to use their brain to know what kind of mindset those two people were in right now.

As for Old Mrs. Dong, guilt and self-reproach were certainly there, as was fear, but the feeling of losing face was the greatest; she didn't know how to face the people in the residential compound.

Once things stabilized, there would likely be more blame directed at Dong Mingming.

As for Dong Yuanyuan's mindset, she was likely thinking of nothing but how to distance herself from this matter.

Therefore, paying attention to them or not didn't hold much significance.

When Lu Qiao arrived at the Beidu station, it was Qin Hengzhi who picked her up.

Qin Hengzhi drove the car, carrying his wife as they traveled slowly along the streets of Beidu.

Currently, it was the best season of the year.

Spring was warm, flowers were blooming, and the air was filled with the scent of birds and blossoms.

Today's weather was also quite good, with no wind or rain, and a rare, clear blue sky had appeared.

Qin Hengzhi was not at all surprised that Lu Qiao knew about what had happened at the Dong family's; he said in a deep voice to Lu Qiao, "... She woke up this morning, but she refuses to communicate, doesn't speak, and has no reaction to the outside world."

Afterwards, while waiting for a red light, he turned his head to look at Lu Qiao sitting beside him, held her hand, and said to her, "Tell Huang Huang that this is not its fault, and tell it not to blame itself or feel guilty."

Lu Qiao curled the corners of her lips: "If you say that, Huang Huang will definitely be very happy."

Upon returning home and not seeing Huang Huang, Qin Hengzhi knew where it had gone.

But since Huang Huang hadn't come out yet, it was probably inconvenient.

Or perhaps Huang Huang didn't want to come out.

"I had a brief exchange with Old Dong; right now, the priority is treatment. As for why there is this reaction, everyone needs to find the cause. I also went to look at the fragments on the floor; that vase could be considered an antique, and according to current acquisition prices, it's worth about 50,000 yuan."

Don't look at the fact that we have already entered the 80s; the wages of most enterprises and public institutions have not increased significantly.

The planned economy is still dominant.

Therefore, prices are not much different from before.

This 50,000 yuan is actually not cheap at all; as far as Lu Qiao's family is concerned, this 50,000 yuan really doesn't count for much, but this matter needs to be clarified.

Lu Qiao listened as Qin Hengzhi continued: "I have already taken photos; you won't be able to see the fragments if you go back now, the Dong family has already cleaned them up."

As for when Qin Hengzhi left the Dong family, Dong Yuanyuan, who had rushed out of the bedroom, shouted loudly: This matter is entirely the fault of the Huang Huang that Lu Qiao keeps; now that the cat has caused trouble and run away, if you can't find the cat, can't you find the owner? Dong Yuanyuan hoped Lu Qiao would provide an explanation.

Although Dong Yuanyuan was scolded by Old Dong and sent back to the bedroom, Qin Hengzhi knew that Dong Yuanyuan would try every possible way to pin the responsibility on Huang Huang, and subsequently drag Lu Qiao into it.

Qin Hengzhi was impatient with such things.

But this matter did indeed involve the cat Lu Qiao kept, so he suggested that the military department intervene in the investigation.

Regarding the matter of Huang Huang, Qin Hengzhi did not go into detail, but he told Lu Qiao how it would be handled.

Only then did Lu Qiao learn of Qin Hengzhi's suggestion, and she felt that his suggestion was excellent.

Right and wrong must have a standard; one cannot just feel "you should" or "it's about the same."

Since it is our responsibility, we will bear it; if it is not our responsibility, we will absolutely not bear it.

Lu Qiao said: "Qin Hengzhi, let the military department handle the compensation matter as well."

Qin Hengzhi nodded: "That was my intention as well."

Dong Yuanyuan didn't go out much before, and for the past two days, she had been keeping an eye on the movements next door.

She didn't know when Lu Qiao would return, and then she heard the sound of someone coming upstairs.

The doors were all ordinary wooden doors, so she couldn't see the situation outside, but she heard it—it was the sound of the lock on the opposite door being opened.

Then she also heard Lu Qiao's voice.

She knew that Lu Qiao had returned as well.

Dong Yuanyuan did not hesitate at all and reached out to open the door.

At this moment, only Grandma Dong and she were at home; Old Dong and Lian Liying were both at the hospital.

When Old Dong left, he instructed her to keep an eye on Dong Yuanyuan, because she had spoken very inappropriately in front of Qin Hengzhi, making him lose a lot of face.

So when Dong Yuanyuan stood at the doorway, the old lady became defensive. She rubbed her chest, feeling that she must have committed some sin in her past life; otherwise, why would she encounter such distressing things in her old age?

She lowered her voice and scolded Dong Yuanyuan unpleasantly: "You stand right there, what are you going to do?"

Dong Yuanyuan stood at the doorway, her hand on the doorknob, and turned to say to Old Mrs. Dong: "Grandma, Lu Qiao is back. Everything that happened in our house today is because of the cat from Lu Qiao's house. Without that cat, today's events wouldn't have happened, and we would still be fine just like before. Why should Lu Qiao act like nothing happened? That cat ran away, but the monk may run, but the temple cannot; Lu Qiao is back, so of course, she must be held responsible for this matter."

After saying this string of words, it was clear that Dong Yuanyuan had been psychologically prepared for a long time.

For a moment, Grandma Dong actually felt that what Dong Yuanyuan said was right; if all the matters could really be dumped onto Lu Qiao, it wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing; at the very least, it could divert attention.

But remembering her son's instructions, she gritted her teeth and said to Dong Yuanyuan: "Shut your mouth! Leader Xiao Qin has already applied for the military department to intervene and handle it; Lu Qiao is back, and the military department will come to investigate. What is the use of you going to find Lu Qiao now? Whether it is her responsibility or not, the military department will definitely give a result in the end."

"Grandma, you have to know that Qin Hengzhi's backing is much bigger than ours; don't let all the responsibility be pushed onto you and me in the end."

Old Mrs. Dong widened her eyes, her hand on her heart: "What do you mean by this? How can you say such things to stab my heart? My health hasn't been good these past two days, can't you let me live peacefully for a few days? Can you just stop for a moment? Either you go find a job, or you go hide at your mother's place; can you not stare at the door opposite all day long? I know your thoughts, I advise you to give up on this idea. After this incident, even if Lu Qiao ends up bearing responsibility because of that cat of hers, she cannot possibly bear full responsibility."

Speaking to this point, Grandma Dong sat on the sofa with a dejected expression: "The military department is waiting for Lu Qiao to return so they can investigate together; what you should be thinking about now is how to talk to the people from the military department."

While she was hesitating, Dong Yuanyuan heard the door opposite being closed.

She stomped her feet in annoyance and said to the old lady: "You must be afraid to offend the opposite side because of my dad. But Grandma, even if we have responsibility, we must minimize it; otherwise, neither of us will have a good end."

Old Mrs. Dong looked at Dong Yuanyuan with some disbelief: "What do you mean by 'we, we' in every sentence, you girl...?" ===== CHAPTER 898 =====