For the sake of convenience in moving, Wang Xiaoqiang decided to buy a Jianghuai minivan. After all, once the chicken farm was built, he would inevitably need to use a vehicle frequently.

Although he didn't have a driving license yet, his driving skills had become quite proficient during the two months he spent learning at Shunfeng Driving School.

Living in the countryside had its advantages, such as being able to drive without a license without fear of being caught by the traffic police. As long as he didn't drive on national highways or cause any major accidents, there was no problem.

In another month or so, Wang Xiaoqiang would be able to take the driving test, and he had decided to get the car first and the license later since he didn't need it for driving in the countryside.

Because he didn't have a license, Wang Xiaoqiang originally planned to ask Zheng Shuang to accompany him to the county town to buy the car, and then have Zheng Shuang drive it out of the county town before he drove it back himself.

Just then, Xu Qingxue called him, saying her mother's illness had worsened again and asked if Wang Xiaoqiang could come and check on her.

Upon receiving the call, Wang Xiaoqiang felt guilty. He had promised Xu Qingxue he would help treat her mother whenever he was free, but these past two months, between caring for the chicks, being busy with the construction of the chicken farm, and learning to drive, he had been relentlessly busy and had completely forgotten about it, and Xu Qingxue hadn't called as she was hesitant to ask.

Filled with guilt, Wang Xiaoqiang immediately agreed to help with the treatment.

This pleasantly surprised Xu Qingxue, who drove to Sanmiao Village later that afternoon to pick up Wang Xiaoqiang.

At the time Xu Qingxue called Wang Xiaoqiang, she had just left a meeting at the police station. Because she came in a rush, she hadn't even changed out of her uniform. Xu Qingxue, dressed in her police uniform and driving her Chang'an Ford, arrived on the road in front of Big Mouth Supermarket in Sanmiao Village.

As she jumped out of the car, she instantly attracted the attention of the entire village.

They had seen female police officers before, but such a beautiful one was truly rare. Her commanding presence, her handsome yet cold face, and her noble yet elegant demeanor attracted the gaze of all male villagers aged from ten to sixty. Lame Wu Laoer, upon seeing Xu Qingxue's stunning figure, found his legs and feet suddenly agile.

Just at this time, Erdiao was dragging a few idlers from the village to his house for gambling. Passing by Big Mouth Supermarket and seeing a female police officer getting out of a car, they felt guilty, and their hearts began to pound, especially Erdiao.

Since the last altercation with Wang Xiaoqiang, Erdiao had been uneasy, fearing that Wang Xiaoqiang would report his gambling activities at home to the authorities. Now, suddenly seeing a female police officer arriving in the village really made his heart uneasy.

Having planned to gather people for a big gamble at his house, Erdiao was so scared that he directly ducked into Big Mouth Supermarket.

"Erdiao, buying cigarettes again?" Zheng Dazui saw Erdiao, pale-faced, hurrying into the supermarket and asked in slight surprise.

"No, not buying." Usually talkative and eloquent, Erdiao now stuttered.

"Got it, buying alcohol, then. But remember, no credit for alcohol…" Zheng Dazui of course knew Erdiao well. When he came to the supermarket, it was either for cigarettes, alcohol, or playing cards, and he often bought on credit.

Erdiao turned his head and saw the police officer heading toward the supermarket, which made him tremble so much that his teeth chattered, "No, not buying alcohol either…"

"Then it must be playing cards…" Zheng Dazui said loudly.

Hearing this, Erdiao shivered all over, "No, no, I'm not buying anything…"

Erdiao thought the female police officer had come to arrest him, and here Zheng Dazui was asking if he wanted to buy playing cards, which made him feel both panicky and miserable. He thought to himself, can't you ask something good for a change?

It's either cigarettes, alcohol, or playing cards… But then again, he realized that when he usually came to Big Mouth Supermarket, those were the items he bought the most.

While Erdiao was panicking, Xu Qingxue had already entered the supermarket, not to arrest him, but to casually start shopping.

Xu Qingxue had driven to the front of Big Mouth Supermarket instead of directly to the old village committee building because she wanted to buy some gifts. Last time she came empty-handed, and she felt it would be too careless to come empty-handed again. But in her haste because of her mother's illness, she had forgotten to buy gifts in the Provincial Capital.

It was only when she was almost at her destination that she remembered, so she could only buy some items from the village shop to make do. Fortunately, Sanmiao Village had a store, and it was a rather large supermarket at that—the Big Mouth Supermarket.

Seeing that Xu Qingxue wasn't there to arrest him, Erdiao quietly breathed a sigh of relief, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and was just about to sneak away when Zheng Dazui called out to him… "Hey, Erdiao, when are you going to pay back the money you owe for the alcohol?"

"Uh... I... I'll pay you back tomorrow." Erdiao stopped in his tracks, not turning his head as he spoke.

"Don't keep pushing it to tomorrow, and then the day after tomorrow, give me a straight answer!"

"Alright, I'll pay you now." Erdiao said, turning around, and pulling a hundred yuan note from his pocket, handing it to Zheng Dazui.

Zheng Dazui couldn't help but be taken aback, thinking to himself how easily Erdiao was paying back today. This was not in line with his usual style of ducking debts! It was too uncharacteristic, and while taking the money, he couldn't help but ask, "Why the unusual behavior today? Last time's drink money was sixty-five, the change is thirty-five... Oh, do you want to buy anything else?"

"No more buying, just, just the change."

"Sheesh, then why did you even come to the store?" Zheng Dazui gave Erdiao a disdainful look.

Erdiao glanced subconsciously at Xu Jingxue, who was picking items, and saw that she was now walking over with a shopping basket containing two bottles of Luzhou Laojiao, two boxes of Golden Leaf cigarettes, and two packs of Red Bull drinks. Although these items weren't considered high-end, they were the most expensive among the tobacco, alcohol, and drinks in Big Mouth Supermarket.

As Xu Qingxue approached, Erdiao quickly stepped aside, making room for her.

Zheng Dazui gave Erdiao the change, and when he saw a strange, beautiful police woman carrying the three items, he couldn't help but feel surprised and asked, "Miss, which family are you visiting?"

"Auntie, I'm not visiting relatives, I'm here to see a friend…" Xu Qingxue politely began.

"A friend…" While ringing up Xu Qingxue, Zheng Dazui asked again, "What's your friend's name?"

"Wang Xiaoqiang." Xu Qingxue answered truthfully.

Wang Xiaoqiang!

At the mention of Wang Xiaoqiang, Zheng Dazui was quite taken aback, and Erdiao, who was near the supermarket entrance, was even more startled. Damn, this police woman was actually a friend of Wang Xiaoqiang. If Wang Xiaoqiang wanted revenge, he could be arrested any minute.

"Oh my, it's a good thing I didn't confront Wang Xiaoqiang last time, otherwise I'd be in big trouble now," he thought anxiously as he swiftly slipped away.

"Miss, if I may ask bluntly, are you and Wang Xiaoqiang girlfriend and boyfriend?" Not only was Zheng Dazui's mouth big, but her curiosity was strong too. Seeing this distinguished-looking police woman claiming to be Wang Xiaoqiang's friend and even buying him such expensive gifts, she figured their relationship wasn't simple and couldn't help but inquire further.

"Auntie, you're asking too much." Xu Qingxue replied, slightly displeased, and then paid Zheng Dazui.

"Look at me, blabbering about this all of a sudden, sorry miss…" Zheng Dazui playfully slapped her own mouth, her expression embarrassed. Yet in her mind, she was already muttering that they must be in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship, as ordinary friends wouldn't just show up like this.

"It's fine." Yet Xu Qingxue smiled graciously at Zheng Dazui.

Zheng Dazui pulled out a large prepacked bag and packed up the cigarettes and alcohol that Xu Qingxue wanted, along with the two packs of Red Bull beverages, and handed them over to her.

Worried that the items might be too much for Xu Qingxue to carry, Zheng Dazui saw that Xu Qingxue could carry the cigarettes and alcohol in one hand, and hold the two packs of Red Bull beverages in the other hand without bending or straining, and she walked out with big strides.

Seeing this, Zheng Dazui was secretly impressed...Tsk, tsk... this police woman was not only beautiful but seemed to be quite the tomboy!

Xu Qingxue placed the three items in the car, then drove off towards the old village committee building.

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