Is Captain Li really this dedicated to his job?
But in his police uniform, Captain Li looked even more strikingly handsome. The young women around him froze for a moment before blushing furiously upon realizing.
Especially the group of girls who had initially befriended Lin Sisi—their eyes practically sparkled now.
Who knew Lin Sisi’s family had such influence?
They had originally worried that if Director Li attended, Captain Li might not come.
After all, according to Lin Sisi, Captain Li was extremely busy and might not make it.
Yet not only did Director Li show up, but Captain Li also came.
What a delightful surprise.
A woman stepped forward to greet him: "Hello, Captain Li. Sisi mentioned you’re usually swamped with work. We never expected to see you here today—what a pleasant surprise!"
"Indeed, we’re all lucky thanks to Sisi."
The moment Captain Li stepped out of his car, he was surrounded by several women, causing him to frown slightly.
Hearing their words, he glanced at Lin Sisi.
Lin Sisi couldn’t help but feel a pang of guilt, her eyes flickering nervously—a telltale sign of someone lying.
"Captain Li, you’re so considerate of Sisi! You came straight here in your uniform—did you just get off work? How thoughtful!"
"Exactly! No wonder Sisi says you two are close."
The group kept gushing about Sisi, their flattery unmistakable.
To onlookers, it seemed Captain Li had rushed over in uniform to attend the wedding without even changing clothes.
No one thought much of it.
Si's Father and Si's Mother were overjoyed, thinking that since even Director Li had come, Captain Li might have followed suit for the same reason.
They eagerly approached, beaming: "Captain Li, you’re here too! You must be attending the wedding. Our Sisi is truly blessed. Please, this way!"
The Fu family exchanged puzzled glances.
Especially Fu Yang’s family.
They had known the Si family for over a decade.
Yet they had no idea they had such connections.
Director Li was one thing, but how did they even know Boss Wang and Chief Zhang?
And then there was Captain Li—a man famously devoted to his work, rarely seen at social events.
It was common knowledge that he’d skip even his own wedding for duty.
Yet here he was. Their expressions turned peculiar.
Did Lin Sisi really have such charm?
Mrs. Zheng was ecstatic: "Seems Sisi is our family’s lucky star, giving us such a grand surprise."
Her own family background was decent, but the Fu family had three generations of officials and carried an air of arrogance.
They had never missed a chance to gossip behind her back.
Now that she’d finally found a bride for her son, the ridicule had only worsened.
They mocked her for picking a "worthless country girl."
If not for the long-standing marriage arrangement between the Si and Fu families—well-known in the military compound—and the fear of ruining both families’ reputations, they might have forced her to break the engagement long ago.
Lately, relatives had been dropping by, making snide remarks about her poor taste and lack of sophistication.
Mrs. Zheng had been seething, but now, seeing everyone’s stunned faces, she finally felt vindicated.
She turned to her husband to comment.
Fu Chief, however, sensed something off about the atmosphere.
Especially with Director Li and the others. He had interacted with them in his younger days and knew their temperaments well.
Director Li, in particular, was the type to revel in drama, always drawn to chaos like a moth to flame.
The look on his face now was the same one he wore when settling in to watch a spectacle.
This didn’t seem like a genuine wedding attendance.
Before Fu Chief could respond to his wife, Captain Li spoke up.
"I’m here for Lin Sisi."
All eyes turned to Lin Sisi, filled with envy.
Lin Sisi herself looked up, stunned.
For her?
Why?
Had he fallen for her at first sight during their last meeting?
A shy, flattered smile had just begun to form when Captain Li added:
"However, I’m not here for her wedding. I’m here to take her to the police station for questioning regarding a missing dowry case involving 3,000 yuan..."
"What?"
"Excuse me?"
The crowd gasped.
Lin Sisi stood frozen.
Si's Father and Si's Mother’s smiles stiffened as they stared at Captain Li in disbelief.
"W-wait, Captain Li, did you misspeak? What missing dowry case?"
Their faces still bore traces of their earlier delight, but now they were completely blindsided.
For a moment, they couldn’t even process what was happening.
The guests were equally baffled.
"A 3,000-yuan dowry theft? What does that mean?"
"I don’t understand."
"So Captain Li isn’t here for the wedding—he’s here to arrest the bride?"
"Did Lin Sisi commit a crime?"
"Isn’t this some kind of misunderstanding?"
Confused, everyone turned to Lin Sisi.
At the mention of "3,000 yuan," Lin Sisi felt her blood run cold, as if struck by lightning.
No, no—the 3,000-yuan case had already been closed!
Liu Dongdong had even provided her alibi. Why was Captain Li coming after her now?
And at such a crucial moment, in front of everyone?
Her heart pounded wildly, her mind in chaos.
Instinctively, she scanned the room—and then her gaze landed on Si Nian.
Suddenly, everything clicked. Her face twisted in fury.
"It’s you! Si Nian, you framed me to ruin my wedding with Fu Yang! How vicious!"
Of course—it had to be Si Nian. Only she would go this far to sabotage her!
The crowd immediately shifted their attention to Si Nian.
Was it possible? Did Si Nian still have feelings for Fu Yang, to the point of fabricating a crime to destroy Lin Sisi’s wedding?
The Fu family frowned at Si Nian.
If true, this girl had a truly twisted heart.
Fu Yang himself glared at Si Nian disapprovingly.
If Lin Sisi were arrested, he’d be humiliated beyond measure.
Imagine the scandal—a groom whose bride got hauled off by the police on their wedding day.
Even if he didn’t care about Lin Sisi, the fallout would be unbearable.
Si Nian’s actions were downright cruel.
He snapped coldly, "What’s going on here?"
Si's Father and Si's Mother, finally snapping out of their daze, snarled at Si Nian, "You wretched girl! What are you up to? Can’t stand seeing our Sisi happy, is that it?"
Si Nian, utterly unfazed by the commotion, replied calmly, "Uncle, Auntie, what are you talking about? What does Captain Li arresting Lin Sisi have to do with me? When the 3,000-yuan dowry went missing, I hadn’t even returned home yet. How could I possibly frame her for stealing it?"
Si's Father and Si's Mother were fuming with rage: "You brat, stop talking nonsense! How could our Sisi possibly steal money?"
Lin Sisi, who came from the countryside, was already burdened with an unfavorable reputation.
If people were to misunderstand her as a thief now, how could the Si family ever hold their heads high again?
"Enough! Who’s the police here—you or us? Do you think we’d arrest someone without solid evidence?" Captain Li snapped sternly.
