The next steps proceeded smoothly.
Hu Zi was exceptionally cooperative, and within half an hour, all the written records and audio materials were collected.
The village chief wanted to invite some people to stay for dinner, but they all declined.
As they reached the door, Officer Xu, with a reluctant expression, grasped Jiang Li's hand.
"Lili, I can't thank you enough, today wouldn't have gone so smoothly without you."
Jiang Li smiled slightly, "It's okay, it's just part of my duties."
The elderly officer praised her profusely and after instructing her on some follow-up matters, they finally left by car.
Jiang Li and Hu Zi played for a while, before she separately called out Hu Zi's mother and pulled out a small wrapped packet from her pocket, placing it into her palm.
