Baozi Xishi's Struggle

Chapter 453 Signature Petition, This Case Will Be Appealed Today

Lu Lang hurriedly explained for Shen Yu: "Doctor Sun was a good friend of Miss Shen's father. As they are his nephews, it is not surprising that they don't know his name."

"How about this, I'll let Qixi follow Miss Shen back to the restaurant, have Doctor Sun sign his name, and then bring the complaint back."

Master Liu just had to go through this process. He could only take the case if he had a lawsuit, so he nodded and said, "Then go quickly and come back soon. It's getting late. I will report this to you, my Lord."

"Fortunately, except for the chief detective who has taken leave, everyone else is here. Send two people to investigate the matter tomorrow."

Shen Yu didn't expect things to go so smoothly.

Originally, she just wanted to come and ask Lu Lang for advice, but Master Liu acted decisively and directly wrote a lawsuit for her, and the case was directly appealed today.

She quickly stood up and thanked Master Liu.

Master Liu's usually calm face now had a slight smile on it: "If you really want to thank me, please treat me to a good meal during the New Year."

Shen Yu immediately nodded and agreed, saying readily: "Of course there is nothing to say about that."

"Let alone one meal, even if Master Liu came to our restaurant every day to eat during the New Year holiday, we would be more than happy to have him."

Master Liu smiled and said, "Oh, really? Then I won't be polite."

"During the Chinese New Year, Master Qian and I have to stay in Anping County and cannot go back. It's boring to be idle all day."

"Then I will shamelessly take Master Qian to the girl's house for dinner."

Shen Yu nodded with a smile: "The two masters just go ahead."

As she spoke, she stood up and said, "I have to go back and ask Uncle Sun to sign his name."

"Mr. Lu, Mr. Liu, thank you both so much for today."

"After Uncle Sun has recovered his strength today, I will have him come over to thank you two in person tomorrow."

Lu Lang waved his hand and said, "That's not necessary. It's better for him not to move around until the case is fully investigated."

Master Liu also said, "Young Master, you are right. It is better for Doctor Sun not to meet with us for the time being. We can meet again after the case is concluded."

Shen Yu naturally listened to their advice, bowed quickly, carefully put away the lawsuit, and hurried out of the county government with Qi Xi.

When Master Liu saw that there was nothing else to do, he stood up and said goodbye, going to report the case he had taken on temporarily to the county magistrate.

Lu Lang was left sitting in the study room, wondering: "When the yamen runners go to investigate the case tomorrow, should I go with them to see and learn more?"

"But I have already planned my trip back to Beijing, and have written to my grandfather to inform him of the departure date. I don't know if I will be able to come back in time this time."

Shen Yu and Qi Xi returned to the restaurant. It was already closing time. Li and the others were busy cleaning up the store, and Yuan Qing was there helping to sweep the floor and wipe the table.

When they arrived at the kitchen in the backyard, Doctor Sun was sitting by the stove with his eyes closed, while Boss Li was squatting in front of the new three-burner stove in the big kitchen, studying the advantages of this stove.

Seeing Shen Yu coming back, followed by an unfamiliar young man, both of them stood up and greeted him.

Shen Yu explained the judgment given by Master Liu, and then took out the lawsuit to show Doctor Sun.

Doctor Sun read through the entire article at a glance. His lips trembled and he was so excited that he was speechless.

While Doctor Sun was reading the lawsuit, Shen Yu went to fetch the inkstone, writing brush and ink and placed them on the table.

Doctor Sun rolled up his sleeves, picked up the pen, and wrote his name seriously and solemnly without hesitation.

Only then did Shen Yu see that after Doctor Sun rolled up his sleeves, there was a large bruise on his wrist.

I couldn't help but feel angry in my heart: "This is just what's exposed on the surface. I'm sure there are some on his body too. That family was really cruel to an old doctor who was over 50 years old."

After signing his name, Shen Yu picked it up and blew on it carefully. When he saw that the ink was dry, he rolled it up, put it in a paper bag and handed it to Qi Xi.

Doctor Sun and Boss Li thought Qixi was a yamen runner who followed them, so they stood up and bowed, "Thank you, sir, for taking the trouble to make this trip."

This frightened Qi Xi so much that he jumped aside immediately, his face flushed with anxiety, and he shook his hands and said, "No, no, I'm not an official, you two have misunderstood."

Shen Yu smiled and said, "He is Mr. Lu's servant, named Qixi, who often comes to our place. He is not a runner from the county government."

Boss Li said, "That means you are more prestigious than the yamen runner. Thank you, brother Qixi."

Qi Xi had no choice but to quickly return the greeting, saying, "No need to be polite, this is all my job."

Then he said to Shen Yu: "Miss Shen, the young master is still waiting at the county government office. I have to go back quickly."

Seeing Shen Yu nod, he ran away as if his butt was in danger, leaving Doctor Sun and Boss Li stunned.

After Qixi left, Li and her friends cleaned up the front shop, closed the door, and then came over to ask how things were going.

Mrs. Li knew that she had already filed a complaint, and said happily, "That's good now. Even Master Liu thinks that there is something fishy going on with that family. Doctor Sun can now rest assured and recover from his injuries."

"Brother can rest assured and stay here for a few days."

Boss Li smiled and nodded, "Originally I planned to stay for two days and then go back, so as not to worry my family."

"Now it seems that I have to stay a few more days to see what the government says when they come back, so that I can go back with peace of mind."

Li happily began to make arrangements: "Let's go buy some New Year's goods together in the next two days and bring them back to my sister-in-law and nephews. We should also bring some back to my second brother's family."

"Also, I'm not going back. Big brother should also take back the gifts I bought."

Li Laoda waved his hand and advised: "Little sister, we have almost bought the New Year's goods at home. It's bumpy on the road, so there's no need to buy more."

"Although you are a little better off now, you still have two daughters to marry and a son to get married waiting for you to take care of."

"Don't spend money recklessly. It's better to save some."

"I think Yuzhi has a hard time too. She is a girl who is busy all day long. She is more useful than Yuanqing. You should be more considerate to her."

"Don't spend money lavishly like your brother-in-law did when he was around, without caring about your future livelihood."

Li's face turned red after her elder brother exposed her true colors. She quickly said in defense, "Brother, you are lecturing me again."

"I am not like before. I always compare prices from different stores when buying things."

"You rarely come here, but I just feel that you and my second brother's family always subsidize me in the past, so I want to buy more New Year's goods to make my two sisters-in-law happy and to make you and my second brother look good."

Shen Yu was listening nearby and could understand Li's feelings. He also helped Li and said, "Uncle, my mother is very smart with her accounts now. The things she buys are always cheap and good."