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Song Shiwei:?
"Miss Song, you are too young. You do not meet the requirements for adoptive parents as stipulated in our country."
[What? I'm too young???]
Captain Liu was completely baffled by them. Good heavens, these two had done everything, but hadn't even considered whether their age met the adoption requirements?
Song Shiwei and Jiang Xun had completely forgotten about this; they had genuinely forgotten to check whether they met the adoption requirements.
What should we do now! Song Shiwei red, and sweat was already seeping into them.
Father Jiang Mother Jiang meet the age requirement, but they already have so many children, so they don't meet the adoption requirements.
What are we going to do now? Does this mean Tongtong really has to be sent to an orphanage?
"Miss Song, that's the main reason why I don't recommend you get involved in this matter."
Captain Liu, "Tongtong is indeed very pitiful, but if you insist on adopting her even though she doesn't meet the adoption requirements, the netizens' backlash will only intensify."
"Is there really no other way?" Song Shiwei was so anxious she was almost crying.
"Who says there's no way? Here I come!" No sooner had Song Shiwei finished speaking than a sleazy voice rang out.
Immediately afterward, Zhang Lexuan and Zhang Leyao rushed in from outside. "Sister Song Gua, don't worry, we're here."
"Brother Shampoo, what are you doing here? What are you doing getting involved?" Song Shiwei couldn't contain her excitement and blurted out what was on her mind.
Zhang Lexuan:...
The "Brother Shampoo" meme is just going to stick, isn't it?
Zhang Leyao smiled and then gracefully walked up to the police officer. "Officer, we're here to adopt Tongtong. Below is my notarized property statement, as well as my marital status and family situation. I believe I'm very suitable to adopt Tongtong."
After Zhang Leyao finished speaking, she looked at Song Shiwei with a gentle gaze that seemed to say, "Don't worry, your sister is here."
Song Shiwei was so moved she almost cried. Sister Leyao is so kind.
Just as Zhang Leyao finished submitting her documents, a woman slowly walked in from outside. "Officer," she said, "I heard there's a child here whose custody is a bit complicated. How about I adopt him? I'm financially stable, and I have no children, no younger siblings. I'm practically all alone now, so I'm the most suitable person to adopt Tongtong."
Her voice was soft, yet it carried a strong sense of resilience.
Upon hearing this, Song Shiwei and the others quickly turned around, never expecting that the person in front of them was actually Chen Jingxian.
She was dressed in a plain-colored long-sleeved shirt and trousers, and her face was full of energy, looking much better than when Song Shiwei first met her.
Indeed, the three greatest joys in life are promotion, wealth, and the death of one's husband.
Look how much better Chen Jingxian's spirits have become since she left her deadbeat father.
But if Chen Jingxian wants to adopt Tongtong, will she still be willing to raise someone else's child?
"Song Shiwei is not my child. A large portion of our Song Family's assets belong to Song Shiwei. I don't have many years left to live, so to be honest, there's absolutely no way I would covet Tongtong's inheritance." After Chen Jingxian finished speaking, she glanced at Song Shiwei, her eyes full of determination.
In the past, she couldn't be kind to Song Shiwei, but this time she was determined to fulfill Song Shiwei's wish.
She was the right age, had no children, and lived alone, making her the most suitable person to adopt Tongtong. Registering Tongtong under her household registration would also protect Song Shiwei from those rumors and gossip.
She doesn't care about being scolded, since she doesn't use the internet and turns off her phone; she doesn't care who she's dealing with.
She also handed over a prepared document to the police officer, saying, "Officer, I am more suitable to adopt Tongtong than Zhang Leyao."
When Captain Liu saw the two elegant ladies who had suddenly appeared before him, along with their notarized property certificate, he was overjoyed.
Both of them do indeed meet the requirements for adopting Tongtong! I never expected that Little Tongtong would be so lucky; even though she couldn't be adopted by the Jiang Family, there are other people willing to adopt her.
He narrowed his eyes. "Did you two know that Tongtong's assets were notarized?"
Zhang Leyao and Chen Jingxian exchanged a glance, then shrugged, saying nonchalantly, "Of course we know. Do we care about Tongtong's money? We just love this child."
Chen Jingxian even said with a relaxed expression, "I will leave all my inheritance to Tongtong after I die."
Captain Liu:?
No way, are you guys doing this? These working-class people will really be envious.
Zhang Leyao frowned, suddenly sensing that something was off about Chen Jingxian.
Could this woman be depressed? Something does seem off.
Chen Jingxian seems to need Little Tongtong more than she does; the healing power of human infants is limitless!
Perhaps having a child would distract Chen Jingxian Chen Jingxian prevent her from dwelling on the matter and getting over it.
Zhang Leyao glanced at Chen Jingxian, feeling a pang of regret, yet helplessly said, "Officer, I also think Chen Jingxian is indeed more suitable to adopt Tongtong than I am. Besides, Chen Jingxian and Song Shiwei are closer, which would help Tongtong adapt and accept the situation."
Captain Liu glanced at the two of them. "Why are you two being so polite? You're really something."
He sighed softly, silently reviewing their information several times, but still couldn't make a choice. "I'd like to ask Tongtong's opinion."
Let the child go wherever she wants; after all, both families are good families, and Captain Liu couldn't force Tongtong to make a decision for her.
Song Shiwei glanced at Zhang Leyao and Chen Jingxian, her eyes instantly welling up with tears. She hadn't expected that Chen Jingxian and Zhang Leyao would be willing to help her at this time.
She walked up to them and bowed deeply. "Thank you."