The two children seemed unfazed, quietly eating their noodles. Such scenes were common in the old Lin household. Before, Lin Sisi would also have an extra egg in her bowl.

Mom used to say, "Girls are weaker and need more nourishment. Boys are different; they're stronger. It's okay if they eat a little less. The main thing is to treat your sister well and let her have more."

Because she was the only girl in the family, they always pampered her. Although different from other families, the boys never blamed their mother. They were always good to their sister, giving her the best of everything.

But when they heard that she wasn't their biological sister, she immediately left them. The two children cried in their beds for days. Even with a new sister, they couldn't find happiness. Although this new sister cooked delicious meals...

Perhaps feeling the silence was too much, the talkative Lin Yu finally spoke up.

"Mom, you know what? There are two students at our school who are so lucky. Their dad has a really cool motorcycle and he drives them to school every day."

As he said this, his face was full of envy.

"Before, they seemed really poor. They couldn't eat enough every day. I even saw his little brother picking up someone else's leftover cookies from the ground!" His face was filled with a look of pity.

Sinian paused and looked up at him, "Are you talking about Zhou Yuehan?"

Lin's mother had always felt sorry for the child and was taken aback by the question. She quickly realized what he meant and her expression changed.

She had visited the Zhou family a few times before and had seen those two kids. They seemed reserved and would turn and leave as soon as they saw her. Could they be the ones her son was talking about?

"I... I'm not sure," Lin Yu stuttered. Being a bit slower in school, both Lin Yu and Lin Yu were only in the second grade at ten years old. In contrast, Zhou Yuedong, at the same age, was already in the third grade. So they had only seen these two from a distance and didn't know which class they were in.

Lin Yu was caught off guard by the sudden conversation with Sini. He became nervous, his tongue tied.

"Is their motorcycle black?" Sini asked.

Lin Yu nodded, a bit dazed.

"Is their dad tall and muscular?"

Again, Lin Yu nodded.

After a moment of silence, Sini sighed.

It was indeed Zhou Yuedong and Zhou Yuehan.

Hearing about the younger one picking up leftover cookies from the ground, Sini felt a pang of bitterness.

Suddenly, she felt a strong urge to go back.

After sending off her two sons, Lin's mother could tell from her daughter's gloomy expression that something was bothering her, likely because of what her son had said. Thinking about it was heartbreaking; if the kids in question were her own, she would be devastated.

Her daughter was always kind to that little girl, so she probably treated the other two children well too. With the Zhou family seemingly well-off, she had assumed everyone was doing fine. Who would have thought the reality was like this?

For a moment, Lin's mother's emotions became quite complex.

That day, Sini was busy with family plans and errands Lin's mother had for her. She even took her measurements, saying she would make her a wedding dress from the best fabric.

Distracted all day, perhaps because she had gone straight to the Zhou family after her time-travel and had stayed there the longest, Sini found herself missing home after just two days back.

She was contemplating whether to return the next day when, unexpectedly, the police arrived at Lin's house that afternoon.

News of Lin's biological daughter returning and her impending marriage to Zhou Yueshen had spread. Learning that Sini was back, many people even came by voluntarily, offering their help.

At that moment, everyone was sitting in the yard, chatting and laughing while mending shoes. The sudden arrival of the police startled everyone, making them think something was wrong with the Lin family.

Even Sini looked over, puzzled, until the officer explained the reason for their visit.

"Don't be alarmed," the officer began, "We're here to inquire about the theft of your dowry worth three thousand yuan."

Everyone was taken aback upon hearing this!

Previously, many suspected that the Lin family had secretly hidden the money and didn't want to return it. But now, with the police actually coming, it seemed unlikely that they'd report the theft if they had hidden the money themselves.

Could it be true that the dowry money was actually stolen?

The possibility shocked everyone.

Sini was also surprised. She had been worried that the police station might not take the case seriously due to the distance, but she hadn't expected the police to actually show up.

The police asked about the situation at the time of the theft and inspected the Lin family's home. According to Zhou SuiSui, she had gone out to work, leaving Lin Sisi at home. When she returned, the incident had already occurred.

Lin Sisi had gone out to meet a classmate that day, but no one knew exactly whom she was meeting. The family had hidden the money securely, and her father even bought a lock to secure the door, always locking it whenever they went out. However, Lin Sisi said she had forgotten to lock the door that day, leading to the theft.

Upon returning home, Sini had also learned quite a bit about Lin Sisi from her family, including classmates she was close to and people she often interacted with.

Hearing this, Sini suddenly spoke up to the police, "May I speak with you privately?"

The officers exchanged glances and nodded.

In the city, when Lin Sisi learned that Sini's family had already transferred their household registration back, she was overjoyed. She had refrained from bringing it up earlier to maintain her image of being kind, accommodating, and victimized. Now, Sini's proactive move to transfer the household registration had actually done her a great favor!

With the household registration transferred back, the Sini family immediately invited the Fu family over to discuss the wedding date. Just as they arrived, the police showed up at their door, leaving the Fu family bewildered.

"Who are you looking for?" Mr. and Mrs. Si looked puzzled.

Having the police arrive at their home right after they had arrived was quite shocking. After all, they were a military family!

The police directly said, "We are here to speak with Comrade Lin Sisi. Is Lin Sisi here?"

Lin Sisi froze, "You're looking for me?"

The Fu family looked on, equally confused.

The police continued, "Yes, we need to inquire about the missing three thousand yuan dowry money from the Lin family."

Lin Sisi's mind buzzed with confusion!

Wasn't this matter already settled? Why were the police suddenly at their doorstep? Did the Lin family report it?

Even if they did report it, the police wouldn't necessarily take the case seriously in such a remote area with so many thieves around. It might have been merely a formality. How did they end up at the military compound?

Lin Sisi suddenly had a foreboding feeling, a sense that something was about to unfold that she hadn't anticipated!

Faced with her family's puzzled looks, Lin Sisi quickly put on a worried expression, "Has there been any progress with this case? Because of this stolen money, I've been unable to eat or sleep, extremely worried about my foster parents."

The police shook their heads, "There hasn't been any progress, which is why we are here to ask you. We heard from your sister-in-law that you were the only one at home at the time, and then you went out to find your classmates. When you returned, the money was stolen, right?"

Feeling flustered, Lin Sisi nodded quickly, "Yes, yes, I really didn't expect the thief to be so daring. It's all my fault!" She blamed herself.

Aunt Si hurriedly hugged her, full of concern, "How can you blame yourself? It's not like you stole the money!"

The police glanced at Aunt Si before saying, "We've interviewed some of your close classmates. One of them, named Yang Xiaoxue, mentioned that you were indeed with her that day, is that correct?"

Lin Sisi was a bit stunned. Why didn't they come to her first instead of going to her classmates?

Yang Xiaoxue was indeed her best friend before. But in reality, meeting with classmates was just her excuse; she didn't actually have the time to see any classmates that day! However, Yang Xiaoxue did come to comfort her that afternoon, could it be because of that?

Without thinking much, Lin Sisi nodded, "Yes, I went to see her."

This way, she proved her alibi directly, she was so clever!

Just as Lin Sisi sighed with relief, the next moment, her scalp went numb.

"Comrade Lin Sisi, I didn't say you went to see her."