The two officers asked a few more routine questions before preparing to conclude the day's investigation.
"Alright, we have a good grasp of the situation now. Thank you all for your cooperation. If any other questions come up, we may be back. We hope you'll continue to cooperate with our work then, ma'am." The older officer watched his partner put away his notebook, then stood up to leave.
"Of course. The police and the people are one family, aren't we? Don't look down on me for being an uneducated old woman—I have a high sense of civic duty." The old lady didn't miss the chance to boast a little.
The two police officers nodded in agreement. They handled many cases, and it was rare to meet an old lady so articulate, honest, and reasonable.
"So, after just a few questions, does this mean our family is in the clear? The Old Jiang Family can't falsely accuse us again, can they?" The old lady was still worried.
