Chapter 913: No, absolutely not!

If you do something wrong, you must accept the punishment.

This principle holds true no matter where you go.

It's just that for someone like Dong Yuanyuan, he really didn't know how the military department would handle it.

"I'll go too, and explain the situation clearly," Dong Ze said.

Lu Qiao first gave Dong Mingming a look filled with admiration, then said to the old Lady Dong: "Whatever you decide is fine. Right now, Mingming is the most important thing. Once things are settled here, we can discuss the rest."

As for the tone, it definitely had to be softened; you couldn't just wipe out the entire Dong family in one stroke.

If she could adopt Mingming, that would be fine, but looking at the current situation, it was simply impossible.

Even Dong Mingming herself wouldn't agree to it. Besides, she was already married, and there was still Qin Hengzhi, a young man, in the household.

And with Dong Yuanyuan's malicious attitude and bullying behavior, even decades later, if she were sent to prison, she would be out in a year to three years at most.

And right now, it was 1981.

Just as Dong Yuanyuan's mother said, at most, she would just have to accept the condemnation of morality and conscience.

Even if you filed a complaint, it would just be various forms of compensation.

But this was the Dong family's private business; who would go and file a complaint?

Dong Mingming?

As for the others in the family...

If a grandmother beats or scolds her granddaughter, it's just favoritism or not liking you, so what of it?

If parents are negligent, that's just negligence.

It's like a thief stealing money; you'd want to chop their hands off, but is there such a law?

Therefore, Lu Qiao would not cut off Dong Mingming's path, especially not before she grew up.

Lian Liying was arranged to stay behind to take care of Dong Mingming.

Grandmother Dong said: "Mingming, Grandma is going to the military department to tell them it wasn't Huang Huang's fault, nor was it your Sister Lu's fault. I will return the money. It's late today; your mother will stay here with you. You get some good sleep, and Grandma will come to see you every morning. I'll bring you good things to eat..."

It was the first time the old Lady Dong had spoken so gently to her little granddaughter. Dong Mingming couldn't describe how she felt inside, but when she saw Lu Qiao's gaze, she seemed to realize something and said: "Okay... Grandma!"

The old lady was so happy that she cried again.

The old lady's eyes were swollen from crying today, which showed she was truly regretful. As for Dong Yuanyuan, even though she was angry and afraid inside, she didn't dare to speak, especially in front of Lu Qiao. She was truly afraid of her, and every time Lu Qiao opened her mouth, she felt her heart skip a beat.

So at this moment, she was very obedient; she did whatever she was told and absolutely dared not have any opinions.

She even felt that being locked up in the military department was better than being at home; at least she didn't have to face her family.

Especially Dong Mingming, who wanted to sever their sisterly relationship.

She didn't want to see her anymore either.

When the group arrived at the military department, Old Liu and Xiao Jiang hadn't gone home; the two were working overtime writing reports.

Consequently, the report had to be rewritten.

There wasn't any nonsense; first, they took out the situation statement, which could be torn up, and then they returned the twenty thousand yuan to Lu Qiao.

As for how to return it, Old Liu and Xiao Jiang decided to make another trip to the Dong house later.

Today's matter looked like a family affair, but it was actually very difficult to handle. However, Old Liu and Xiao Jiang went to another office to hold a simple meeting.

Old Liu said: "If we want to resolve this, then Dong Yuanyuan's behavior constitutes false accusation and defamation..."

This charge was very complex, but if one wanted to pursue accountability, it was naturally possible.

Xiao Jiang didn't hesitate and said directly: "Should we lock Dong Yuanyuan up first today?"

This girl's behavior was too malicious; arguing with her sister and using false accusations to force her sister to jump off a building—she deserved to be punished.

Old Liu thought for a moment and said: "That's possible. It just so happens that Lan Yingmei is on duty today. We don't have a precedent for how to handle this specifically, so it's better to ask the leaders for instructions."

Lu Qiao glanced at the head-bowed Dong Yuanyuan. She suddenly felt that leaving Dong Yuanyuan here was actually letting her escape the consequences.

After all, no one here complained about her or scolded her, and the people in the military department handled things by the book. Except for not being as comfortable as at home, there was nothing she couldn't endure; it was even more comfortable than being at home!

Dong Yuanyuan wasn't someone who cared much about face; she was a person who did as she pleased.

Arrogant people never care what others think of them; as long as they feel satisfied themselves, that's enough.

Moreover, she had no job, wasn't in school, and didn't have a partner. If she really ended up with a criminal record, she might even be happier, because although they weren't immediate family, if she had a sister in prison, the younger sister wouldn't be much better off.

Because she herself wasn't a person who could think for others.

Lu Qiao really felt that leaving Dong Yuanyuan here wasn't a good idea.

Lu Qiao looked at the gloomy faces of Grandmother Dong and Dong Ze, and seeing Dong Yuanyuan's obviously relieved look, she sighed and asked Old Liu: "Director Liu, can I choose not to pursue this?"

Everyone's gaze fell upon Lu Qiao.

Dong Yuanyuan opened her mouth, feeling a bit anxious. She wanted to stay; just staying alone in the inspection room—she knew it because she had curiously run in there when she was a child.

Although there were no windows, it was very quiet, and when there was no investigation, no one would disturb her. She didn't want to go home; she didn't want to face the anger of her grandmother and father.

Her grandmother and father had lost so much face today; they definitely wouldn't spare her.

Compared to going home, she would rather stay alone.

Anyway, she was an unemployed drifter; she didn't give a damn!

But Lu Qiao was actually not pursuing it anymore?

What kind of trick was she playing now!

This woman was truly too terrifying.

Dong Yuanyuan spoke up hurriedly: "I... I was wrong. I am willing to accept the punishment; I will reflect on myself properly here."

Lu Qiao thought to herself, there's no one here to complain about you or beat or scold you; you'll reflect on nothing, and you might even get a good night's sleep.

No, absolutely not!

Lu Qiao didn't look at her, only at the pleasantly surprised Grandmother Dong, her voice sounding a bit complex: "... Although Dong Yuanyuan's behavior was very malicious, after thinking it over, I am still willing to give her a chance.

Auntie, they say a distant relative is not as good as a close neighbor. Our two families living door-to-door is a hard-won fate, and I actually cherish it very much.

Having had such a thing happen, I also feel very regretful, but life cannot be relived, and time cannot flow backward. We still need to look forward.

Yuanyuan is currently on the edge of a cliff, and whether it's family or friends, everyone has the responsibility and obligation to pull her back.

Therefore, after thinking it over again and again, I have decided not to pursue it. Comrade Liu, do you think you can give Dong Yuanyuan a chance to turn over a new leaf?"

Old Liu and Xiao Jiang exchanged a look.

Old Liu rubbed his forehead. He had handled so many disputes, conflicts, and accidents, but this was the first time he had encountered something like this...

If you say it's complex, it's not that complex. A quick investigation would reveal the truth.

But if you say it's simple, it's not that simple either.

After all, a human life had almost been lost in the middle of it.

But now that Lu Qiao had taken the initiative to request not to pursue it, according to the unit's regulations, if the victim's side didn't pursue it, they wouldn't hold onto it either. ===== CHAPTER 914 =====