Chapter 50: First Visit to the Police Station (Second Visit) “Wang teacher, I—” “Alright, just go to bed now. Even if the sky falls, there’s still a big guy standing tall, right? You’ve made your own mistakes—you owe it to yourself to take responsibility. Once you know what's wrong, improve accordingly. That’s all that matters. Just keep this in mind from now on.” Lü Yun didn’t know what else to say; he could only nod and lie down on the bed. “Lü Yun, there’s a glass of cold boiled water in your cup. If you’re thirsty, just take it. I’ve turned off the light.” “Okay.” Lying in bed, Lü Yun tossed and turned, regretting so deeply that his insides felt as though they had turned blue—yet what good was regret when he already knew, *what could have been done differently?* *Who on earth has been setting me up?* Lü Yun raged inside, furious. Over the past month since enrollment, although he only really knew Zhou Quan—one solid friend—he felt his relationships with others were quite good. As a poor student who hadn’t even managed to accumulate many connections, how could anyone have taken such pains to undermine him deliberately? Could it be Zhou Gao or that group of students who’d stolen Miss Liu’s ham sausage—those grubby little guys? After thinking through every possibility, Lü Yun concluded this explanation was the most logical: they weren’t bold enough to openly retaliate against him. Instead, they used subtle sabotage tactics—planting problems that not only cost him his reputation but also tarnished his standing among peers. The accusation of stealing school sports equipment? It wasn’t just a minor offense—it buried an already shaky image in the eyes of teachers and students alike, adding to his reputation as a sneaky, dishonest boy. Lü Yun didn’t know how he had drifted off to sleep at all—his dreams were endless: darkness stretching endlessly, with Sen’s laughter echoing faintly, stones pummeling his head from time to time. He saw Lü Xiaoying crying fiercely, accusing him of being unambitious and ultimately leaving him. Then again, he dreamed of dozens of students spitting on him—some even shouting—until the dream itself felt so exhausting that he nearly refused to wake up. Yet, what comes inevitably must come. Early in the morning, Lü Yun was woken by Wang teacher and hastily stuffed some food into his stomach before following her into the office of the Education Commissioner. Lü Yun had expected a grueling day—certainly involving trial sessions and multiple rounds of questioning—but when he stepped inside, only the old commissioner was there, seated alone. “Wang, you go ahead and step out,” said the commissioner, carefully trimming his nails with a nail clipper, looking at Lü Yun casually. “I’d like to talk to Lü Yun privately.” “Certainly, Director,” Wang nodded and left immediately. As she turned away, she added to Lü Yun: “Lü Yun, no matter what questions the director has, just answer them truthfully, okay?” “I understand, thank you, Wang teacher.” Wang sighed and stepped out of the office, leaving only Lü Yun and the commissioner behind. Lü Yun stared at the balding, white-haired man with trembling cheeks—his face pale as paper. “Don’t worry, Lü Yun,” the commissioner smiled kindly. “Based on what you described last night, I believe you’ve simply been used by others. As long as you cooperate fully with me, I’ll drop this matter entirely.” *No further consequences!* Lü Yun’s heart soared—so he immediately responded: “Director, I've already shared everything I know. What more can I possibly do?” The commissioner rose from his chair, his heavy body slightly wobbling, and walked over to Lü Yun. With a gentle smile, he said: “I’ve asked you to stay at the police station for two days—would you be willing to do that?” At these words, Lü Yun nearly fell onto the floor; cold sweat poured down his back as he stammered: “Director, I’ve already told all I know. Why must I go to the police station now?” Though still young and only a bit mischievous in character, hearing about an official visit to the police station sent Lü Yun into panic—once inside, he would never recover. The commissioner chuckled softly: “Don’t be afraid. It’s just that I need your cooperation. You know our school has been losing items lately—I’ve felt the growing pressure. Given how limited our budget is, I suspect there's an internal thief behind these repeated thefts.” “Director, I’m not the one stealing—the very first time I accidentally took something, I was caught right in the act!” “Oh—no, I didn’t say you were the insider,” said the commissioner. “I only need your help to catch that actual culprit. Come closer…” Lü Yun listened attentively as the seasoned commissioner leaned in and whispered softly into his ear. “How about it? As soon as this matter is resolved, I’ll give you a major commendation—not just clearing your record, but also waiving all your tuition fees for the second half of this academic year.” Lü Yun lowered his head, thinking deeply before he nodded firmly: “Director, if I agree, will you really waive my summer semester fees?” “Of course,” said the commissioner with a rare sense of solemnity on his plump face—his voice strong and earnest. Knowing that refusing would only bring more hardship, Lü Yun finally agreed: “Then yes—only one request.” “What is it?” “When we go to the police station, could you please not handcuff me? I just feel so uncomfortable seeing those things.” The commissioner burst out laughing: “Absolutely not—we’ll take care of that.” “Hello, Police Station,” said the commissioner on the phone. “We’re from Fuli Town Middle School. We’ve caught a student who’s been stealing school sports equipment and would like to hand him over for handling. Got it.” After hanging up, he turned back to Lü Yun: “Just stay here for a few days, and we’ll compensate you later—how about that?” Lü Yun thought deeply: *You old man! With me in your hands, what other choice do I have?* A short while later, the police car arrived at campus, its siren blaring loudly as it sped through. It pulled up directly in front of the Education Commissioner’s office. The door opened, and two officers stepped out—each wearing a large hat. The commissioner whispered to them briefly before turning to Lü Yun with a bright smile. Lü Yun stayed hidden inside his room, watching through the glass windows as the commissioner beamed with confidence. He silently cursed under his breath—*This old man is going to pay dearly. Once this matter passes, I’ll make sure every pane of glass in your office gets shattered.* Not long after, the commissioner and the two officers entered the office. Pointing to Lü Yun sitting slumped in a chair, he said: “That’s him—please take him to the police station.” “Of course,” replied one officer—a tall, broad-shouldered man whose presence seemed almost like that of a giant. With a warm smile, he approached Lü Yun and said: “Young man, just come with us. You’re only so young—you’ve got plenty of potential. Don’t let the thief in your heart scare you. Let’s go.” Having heard the commissioner's promise earlier, Lü Yun wasn’t as frightened now—he stood up, stepped out of the office, and boarded the police vehicle without hesitation. As the car entered campus, students gathered around to watch. Seeing Lü Yun being taken away, several recognized him and gasped: “Wait—look! Isn’t that Lu Yun? What’s wrong with him?” “How could you not see it? The single bars on the gym floor—their equipment has already been stolen. It must be him!” The students began to chat excitedly. Then the commissioner walked over and waved them off: “What are you all staring at? Go back to your classes now.” Once inside the car, Lü Yun’s only wish was that Lü Xiaoying wouldn’t see him in this state—so awkward, so humbled. --- *Chapter 50: Rural Woman, Chapter 50 – First Visit to the Police Station (Second Part)* — Updated and Complete!