457: Is it because I'm weaker than you?

Before long, the Bureau of Public Security arrived with a roar.

Chief Bai personally led the team, and when he saw Xiao Xiao, he smiled bitterly, shook his head, and walked over, where several investigators were already asking questions.

"What's wrong, Xiao Xiao? You haven't finished with the You Family's matter, and now you've found another one?"

Xiao Xiao looked at Chief Bai, smiled, and said, "What's wrong? Are you already tired? This time it's a family matter, very easy to investigate. Go on, get it clear, and see how to handle this kind of thing."

Chief Bai could only nod. After understanding the situation, Lin Hao's brother also rushed over.

The person wasn't taken away, and account records could also be checked remotely.

After some questioning, it was clear that what Lin Hao said was basically true; Aunt Lin indeed had the conditions he described.

And while Lin Hao and his brother had grievances, they hadn't resorted to extreme behavior.

The investigators extracted work logs from the nanny robot, Moss, who cared for Aunt Lin, and found no obvious signs of abuse.

However, Aunt Lin's chronic illnesses were indeed a result of neglect.

The brothers' resentment and retaliation were also very restrained.

Currently, all of Aunt Lin's property-related documents are in the brothers' hands.

Over the years, Aunt Lin had also softened her stance towards her sons, but neither of the brothers believed her.

For such matters, especially when one has been deceived before, the notarization and transfer of property require the person's presence.

The last time Aunt Lin softened, she secretly called the police as soon as she got her hands on a communication device.

But when the police arrived, seeing that Aunt Lin was fine, they only offered a verbal mediation, and she was even called senile by her sons.

The unresolved outcome of the last incident also made the brothers completely distrust their adoptive mother.

Upon investigation, it was found that there were no expenditures in Aunt Lin's account; instead, there was a clear inflow of funds into Lin Hao and his brother's accounts.

This also confirmed Lin Hao's statement that they had been using their own Maternity subsidy to support the operation of the nursery.

At this point, Aunt Lin had no words to defend herself.

Chief Bai was truly enlightened; this old woman guarded against her own children as if they were thieves.

Chief Bai looked at Aunt Lin and asked with a bitter smile, "Why are you unwilling to share some shares with them? Logically, you're old, what use is it to hold onto so much money?"

Aunt Lin was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "I'm afraid they'll take the shares and then not care about me anymore.

After I die, that money and assets will eventually be theirs; their impatience disappoints me greatly!"

Xiao Xiao looked at Aunt Lin and said, "Ultimately, you're still guarding against your two sons, you just don't trust them."

"Little Boss, I didn't."

Aunt Lin still wanted to argue.

"My father just told me about you, that you like to take small advantages and are calculating.

Falling to this point, you deserve it."

Aunt Lin was submissive and dared not refute anymore.

Chief Bai looked at the two brothers and said, "This family matter will be handled this way.

You have in fact engaged in elder abuse, and according to procedure, you should be arrested and tried.

But there is another way, which is a mutual settlement."

Lin Hao and his brother nodded and said, "Chief Bai, we acted this way entirely because our adoptive mother forced us."

Chief Bai waved his hand and said, "Alright, she also has a lot of chronic illnesses, so she's already received her punishment.

I suggest a settlement, let her go to a nursing home, and as for the assets, I'll send two people to handle it for you.

The accounts will be thoroughly cleared, and the nursery will belong to you two brothers.

However, you must provide annual dividends, no less than the minimum wage, for the elder's care."

Upon hearing Chief Bai's proposed solution, Lin Hao and his brother agreed, but their faces still couldn't hide their anger.

Chief Bai patted their shoulders and comforted them, "The matter is over; manage the nursery well from now on."

Then, Chief Bai looked at Aunt Lin and asked, "Do you agree to my proposal?

If you don't agree, your two sons will face 2-3 years in prison."

Aunt Lin looked at her two sons, pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded and said, "I agree to a settlement, but I have one condition."

Lin Hao, who had just calmed his anger, immediately flared up again when he heard this: "Old woman, let us brothers go to jail, and you can guard your nursery and your money until you go to your grave!"

Chief Bai looked at Aunt Lin somewhat helplessly and asked, "What condition?"

"I demand that you visit me at least once a month, and bring your children."

Lin Hao and his brother exchanged glances, then Lin Hao said, "Okay, that can be agreed to."

Subsequently, Chief Bai arranged for personnel to send Aunt Lin to the nursing home and began to handle the asset disclosure of the nursery, followed by the transfer of ownership.

Sitting in Chief Bai's hovercar, Xiao Xiao leaned back in the passenger seat, but turned her head to look at Chief Bai.

There was a smile in her eyes; in fact, very few people could satisfy her.

The two actually had a deep connection; Xiao Xiao and Chief Bai both skipped grades at the same time, completing their studies at seventeen.

At that time, Chief Bai joined the military, while Xiao Xiao joined the Special Operations Group.

Later, Chief Bai pursued Xiao Xiao with great fanfare, almost certain of success.

In his youth, Chief Bai was good in every way, except he was too frivolous, even somewhat conceited.

After being rejected by Xiao Xiao, he immediately joined the Rebel Army.

Now, this man is in his thirties, much more stable in his dealings than before, and his temperament has calmed down quite a bit.

Chief Bai felt a chill in his heart from Xiao Xiao's gaze and asked somewhat awkwardly, "Why do you keep looking at me?"

"Because you're handsome!"

"Don't joke!"

Xiao Xiao chuckled and said, "Really, I'm not joking.

Do you remember when we just graduated?"

"When we just graduated?"

Chief Bai frowned, recalling that past.

It wasn't a good memory, at least not a pleasant one for Chief Bai.

The regret of the past was right before him, but the person in front of him was already worlds apart from himself.

"Honestly, you've become much more stable and patient.

I can't imagine how you would have handled this family dispute ten years ago!"

Chief Bai said, "Ten years ago, I would have directly refused.

If I had to handle it, I would have just arrested those two brothers and followed procedure."

Xiao Xiao smiled and continued, "Yes, ten years ago, you would have done that.

However, now you've learned to empathize and can look at problems from different perspectives; this is your growth."

"Xiao Xiao, when you rejected me back then, what were you really thinking?

Can you tell me?

Was it because I was weaker than you, that's why you looked down on me?"

Xiao Xiao shook her head and said, "No, at that time, let alone you, the entire Space City couldn't find anyone with stronger abilities than me."

"Then, what was the reason?"