Forest Ranger, starting from Picking Up a Lynx Girl-Chapter 170: How About, Change the Home Court?

The two who escaped reportedly headed toward Gula Gully, and now forest police, firefighters, and joint defense personnel are blocking traffic and conducting dragnet checks.

Yin Li was suspended for the time being, while his father went straight to the bureau for a talk.

Yin Li's father, who always believed personal connections were paramount, finally understood under the illumination of legal justice that such connections were like fleeting bubbles that burst even without being poked.

His so-called friends avoided him like the plague, and several "brothers" even denounced him for exploiting Yin Li's position to traffic precious medicinal herbs.

Though the latter accusations were proven to be exaggerations by those kicking him when he was down, Yin Li's father's behavior was indeed a dance on the edge of legality.

Upon hearing that his son, his pride and joy, might lose his job, Yin Li's father seemed to age a decade overnight.

His back stooped, his voice softened, repeatedly denying any intent of poaching, claiming he merely wanted to ask for some investment from the big boss.

"Do you think you can just ask and receive? Do you think people find money on the street? Expecting returns without giving anything, do you think that's possible?"

Yin Li's brother-in-law was furious. When he visited his father-in-law with his wife, he couldn't hold back his anger any longer.

"I know I'm useless; that's why you look down on me, even my wife tolerates it. Ali is the only successful one in the family, but now, even that success you're going to ruin."

The man crouched by the wall, cradling his head as he cried softly, his face even more haggard and aged.

Across on the third floor, Yin Li watching this scene from the director's office felt uneasy.

"Yin Li, don't feel burdened mentally, this won't affect you much."

The director stood beside Yin Li, patting his shoulder.

"How have you considered the matter I mentioned last time? I personally suggest you give it a try, and if it really doesn't work out, you can always come back here; there will always be a place for you in Jiamu Town."

Yin Li bowed his head and said nothing.

The director had mentioned that a new protection station would be established in the highland after New Year's, and he wanted Yin Li to take charge.

He was hesitant, as he was quite comfortable with his job in Jiamu Town, working well with everyone, and most importantly, it was close to home, allowing him to care for his mother more.

But with his father's scandal, staying on would attract too much criticism.

Even now, the investigation had cleared his father of knowingly associating with poachers, but would rumors consider the truth?

The director didn't pressure him, allowing him to think it over a while longer.

The newly established protected area was still in its organizational phase, and it wouldn't officially launch until next March or April at the earliest.

Yin Li had until mid-February after the New Year to decide.

"We'll give you half a month off now, during the New Year holidays, you'll follow the usual protocol, combining old and new staff for three days of duty. Go home and try not to argue with your dad, it's normal for the elderly to not understand; we need to be patient and meticulous in explaining things to them."

Yin Li nodded silently.

Leaving the director's office and just about to start the case closure procedures for his father next door, he received a call from Chen Ying.

"My dad heard about your family situation and is rushing into town. You should quickly bring your dad back home before the two old men meet."

They were too embarrassed to say, but when the two old men were apart, it was still manageable; put together, it was like Mars colliding with Earth, everyone wishing the world would just end.

Yin Li hastened his pace, completing the procedures next door in moments, then grabbed his brother-in-law to take his father away.

Seeing him with a grim expression, Yin Li's sister and brother-in-law dared not speak; they just did as he commanded.

It wasn't until he had taken his father home and urged his sister to keep a close watch over him for the next couple of days, and quickly turned to leave, that Yin Li's brother-in-law cautiously asked what had actually happened.

A sister-in-law from a neighboring house passed by, glanced at their yard, and waved at Sister Yin Li.

"I heard Uncle Chen is coming back, make sure to keep an eye on your dad and don't let them start fighting."

It all became clear now.

The grudge between the two elder men traced back to their childhood.

As people of the same age and living nearby, they naturally became the most commonly compared pair.

Chen Ying's father was silent, but his mind was sharp.

Yin Li's father was impulsive and irritable and not fond of using his brain.

The accumulated conflict erupted after a particular parent-teacher conference, after both had married and had children.

"My dad gave the teacher a gift, but not money—it was an audit pass he obtained through his connections. My teacher wanted to upgrade her credentials and was looking for a chance to attend additional classes. What my dad is best at is 'providing timely help.'"

"Then, Yin Li's dad saw him giving out the audit pass and accused my dad of bribing the teacher with money, claiming it helped me get the 'Outstanding Student' award. But actually, I had been the top student in my grade for five consecutive years."

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"After that, my father left the village to seek opportunities elsewhere. Then I got into a middle school in the county, and later followed him to the provincial city for schooling."

"Later, at a family reunion, my uncle slipped up, revealing Yin Li's father had become quite paranoid since then, and believed the world was all about connections and that nothing could be achieved without money or power. He then always pushed Yin Li to succeed. Their father-son relationship deteriorated completely after we moved away."

Old Gao was astounded, "Old Yin didn't end up causing trouble with your dad like his own father did, which really speaks well of his character."

"Exactly. Actually, we've been on good terms since childhood. I was a bit better in school than Ali, and it was noticeable. Basically, we kept alternating between the top two positions. And the year I was awarded 'Outstanding Student', he got an 'Excellent Cadre' award too, but his dad felt it was unfair."

Old Gao sighed, "No wonder the director hinted for you to persuade Old Yin to work at the newly established Protection Center. I would do the same; such parents are suffocating."

"That's true, the current director was promoted from our town's middle school. Ali had been a class officer for six years and had good grades, so he was a favored student of his."

This remark made Old Gao choke up.

No wonder the director seemed to go above and beyond in training Yin Li—there was this connection.

Chen Ying left unsaid that it takes two to tango.

The feud between the elders escalated to outright hostility, aside from Yin Li's father being easily provoked, his father was no pushover either.

Driving Old Gao's car into the town, stepping into the police station's main entrance, they immediately saw Mr. Chen, dressed as a successful businessman, and a middle-aged man in an elite's attire stepping out.

Chen Ying walked over, and before he could speak, his father interrupted him.

He introduced the middle-aged man beside him as a fairly renowned lawyer, specifically hired by Mr. Chen to defend Yin Li's father.

This turn of events somewhat puzzled Chen Ying.

"President Chen, I'll be heading back then. This issue shouldn't be too serious; probably just a reprimand is expected. If there are any further issues, feel free to contact me anytime."

The lawyer, being busy, left after handling the matter.

Chen Ying, still confused, followed his father and saw off the lawyer, then found a moment to ask his father what this was all about.

"Hmph, with that fool's brain, he was most likely set up. It's possible for him to do something unreliable, but for this kind of thing, even with ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare."

As per usual, after venting, Mr. Chen awkwardly looked away.

"I won't return to the village; that guy must be feeling terrible now. I've gotten the details—there will be a punishment, but it won't escalate to a criminal level. More importantly, he was deceived..."

Mr. Chen sighed, "This old man, at his age, half in the grave, still can't let go, huh?"

"Tell Ali that I'll find ways to help him minimize the impact of this incident, and he shouldn't carry too much psychological burden. If it's really needed, I'll see if he can be transferred somewhere else."

Mr. Chen came like the wind and left like lightning.

After sending him off, Chen Ying and Old Gao decided to visit Xiaozhai Village to check on the situation.