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Chapter 98 Jiang He stole the money and ran away!

Jiang He felt like she was sitting on pins and needles every day while living in the Lin family. The seemingly considerate yet surveillance-filled care from Lin's mother made her yearn to escape, to find a life of her own, and to see Lin Yanqing, whom she longed to see.

Finally, a chance opportunity arose.

That day, Lin's mother went out as usual, and Jiang He keenly sensed that this might be her only chance to escape.

She took a deep breath, and her long-suppressed determination instantly turned into action.

During this time, she saved money by living frugally and secretly accumulated some. At this moment, she went to Lin's mother's room again, trembling as she opened the drawer and took away all the thick stack of money inside.

Filled with nervousness and anticipation, she quickly packed a few clothes and hurriedly fled the Lin family home.

After a long and winding journey, Jiang He arrived at the train station and bought a ticket to Tsinghua and Peking Universities without hesitation. As the train slowly started moving, and she watched the scenery receding outside the window, tears welled up in Jiang He's eyes.

She didn't know what the future held for her, but as long as she could get close to Lin Yanqing, everything seemed worth the risk.

However, when Jiang He arrived in the unfamiliar city of Tsinghua and Peking University, excitement and confusion welled up inside her at the same time. She then realized that she had no idea which university Lin Yanqing was attending.

Standing in the bustling train station square, surrounded by people coming and going, she felt incredibly lonely and helpless.

Left with no other choice, Jiang He found a small hotel nearby to stay in. The hotel room was small and had a worn-out feel to it; the paint on the walls was peeling, and the lighting was dim and yellowish.

But for now, this place has become her temporary refuge.

Jiang He sat on the edge of the bed, looking at the little money she had left, a wave of worry washing over her. She knew this money wouldn't last long, and she had to find Lin Yanqing as soon as possible.

However, with so many universities like Tsinghua and Peking University, finding Lin Yanqing for a chat is no easy task.

She decided to rest for the night and think of a solution tomorrow.

Meanwhile, when Lin's mother returned home, she habitually opened the drawer, only to find that the money was gone.

Her eyes widened instantly, a wave of dizziness washing over her, almost causing her to faint. "Jiang He! It must be that little bitch!"

Lin's mother shouted angrily, a sense of foreboding rising in her heart.

She frantically searched for Jiang He, but the room was empty.

After regaining her composure, Lin's mother quickly took out her phone and called Lin Yanqing. The dial tone on the other end of the line seemed to pound against her heart.

Finally, the call connected, and Lin's mother anxiously exclaimed, "Yanqing, something terrible has happened! Jiang He stole money from the house and ran away. She's probably looking for you! You must be careful, don't let her deceive you!"

Lin Yanqing's heart tightened upon hearing the news. He hadn't expected Jiang He to do such a thing, much less that she would come looking for him at all costs.

"Mom, don't worry, I understand."

Lin Yanqing tried to make her voice sound calm, but her heart was already in turmoil.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Yanqing sat blankly in the chair, lost in thought.

The next morning, she got up early and began preparing to search for Lin Yanqing.

She took out a pen and paper and listed all the information she knew about Lin Yanqing, trying to find clues. However, the information was pitifully scarce; apart from knowing that Lin Yanqing studied at Tsinghua or Peking University, she knew almost nothing. Jiang He decided to start her search from nearby universities.

She left the hotel, went out onto the street, bought a map of Tsinghua and Peking Universities, and marked several well-known universities.

She first visited Tsinghua and Peking Universities, and looking at the energetic students coming and going on campus, she felt both envious and inferior.

She mustered her courage and asked the gatekeeper about Lin Yanqing, but the gatekeeper just shook his head, indicating that there was no such person.

Undeterred, Jiang He moved on to the next university.

She spent the entire day visiting several schools and asking countless people, but still received no news of Lin Yanqing. As night fell, Jiang He dragged her exhausted body back to the hotel.

She sat on the edge of the bed, looking at her haggard reflection in the mirror, tears blurring her vision once again.

As the days went by, Jiang He traveled between universities every day searching for Lin Yanqing. Her money dwindled, and life became increasingly difficult.

Sometimes, she could only afford a simple meal of instant noodles to fill her stomach. But she never gave up; that glimmer of hope in her heart sustained her onward.

While searching for Lin Yanqing, Jiang He also began to try to find some odd jobs in the vicinity to make a living.

She found a job washing dishes at a small restaurant. Although the job was tiring and dirty, she cherished the opportunity.

Every day after get off work, she would still inquire about Lin Yanqing's whereabouts, not letting go of any possibility.

While Lin Yanqing continued attending classes and living her life normally at school, she remained constantly worried about Jiang He.

He didn't know if Jiang He had arrived at Tsinghua or Peking University, or if she had found him.

He also looked around the campus, hoping to catch a glimpse of Jiang He, but to no avail.

As time went by, Jiang He gradually adapted to life at Tsinghua and Peking Universities. Although the road to finding Lin Yanqing was still long and arduous, she always held onto hope.

She didn't know what the future held, nor whether she would ever find Lin Yanqing, but she decided that no matter how many difficulties she encountered, she would persevere until she found her own answer.

Meanwhile, Lin's mother remained resentful about Jiang He's escape.

She kept urging Lin Yanqing to be careful of Jiang He, and even wanted to call the police to find Jiang He and recover the stolen money.

After Jiang He escaped, Lin's mother was filled with anger, anxiety, and resentment. She paced back and forth in the room, increasingly convinced that she couldn't let it go like this; she had to teach Jiang He a lesson and get the money back.

Finally, Lin's mother picked up the phone and dialed the police. After the call connected, she said anxiously and angrily, "Officer, I need to report a crime! That Jiang He, she's been eating and living at my house for free, and she even stole a wad of cash from me and ran away! I don't know where she went; it must have been premeditated!"

The police asked detailed questions over the phone, and Lin's mother answered them one by one, describing Jiang He's situation at the Lin family home and how she escaped, emphasizing the amount of money Jiang He stole.

After calling the police, Lin's mother breathed a slight sigh of relief. She felt that with the police involved, Jiang He wouldn't be able to escape. Sitting on the sofa, she imagined Jiang He being caught by the police and obediently returning the money, a smug look on her face.

However, she did not consider the relationship between Jiang He and Lin Yanqing, nor did she realize what kind of trouble this action might cause Lin Yanqing.

She was only thinking about her own losses and how to punish Jiang He properly.

Meanwhile, Jiang He, completely unaware of the situation, is still in a small hotel in Tsinghua University, busy searching for Lin Yanqing. A storm triggered by calling the police is quietly approaching her.