What? You're a notorious bandit? What a coincidence, me too!

Upon hearing this, both Lin Jianguo and Lin Shengnan were stunned.

"How could it not be you who arrested them?"

Lin Jianguo leaned forward, his tone becoming more urgent.

The veteran policeman glanced at them and waved his hand:

"There are plenty of police officers who can arrest people! The city's criminal investigation, public security, and economic crime investigation departments can all handle cases."

The person has been arrested. Just stay home and wait. Don't ask around or run around aimlessly. It's no use!

The police will issue you an arrest warrant within 24 hours.

"Comrade, let me ask you one more question. If... if someone robbed 50,000 yuan, how long would the sentence be?" Lin Jianguo suddenly asked in a low voice.

When Lin Jianguo asked about the sentencing for robbing 50,000 yuan, the veteran police officer frowned sharply.

The other police officers nearby also looked over.

"Robbing 50,000 is a huge amount. According to the criminal law, the sentence is at least ten years, and if the circumstances are serious..."

Before the veteran policeman could finish speaking, Lin Jianguo's face turned completely white in an instant.

My body swayed, and my heart sank to the bottom, feeling utterly cold.

He swallowed hard and pressed on, "Then... what if I pay the money back? Will... will I get a lighter sentence?"

The veteran police officer rolled his eyes impatiently, his tone becoming even more aggressive:

"Returning the stolen goods might get you a lower sentence. But if you robbed 50,000 yuan, as long as you took action, regardless of whether the money is returned or not, you can't escape a 10-year prison sentence!"

Alright, stop overthinking and get going, I'm busy.

After saying that, she ignored him.

They left the police station.

Lin Jianguo's face was extremely ugly as he squatted against the wall and smoked.

Chang'an wasn't arrested by the police station; the crime he committed is probably not minor.

That little rascal, why can't he just shut up?

Lin Jianguo scratched his head and sighed.

Lin Shengnan clutched the hem of her clothes, her mind in turmoil.

Lin Jianguo wondered if it was the 30,000 yuan that day that caused the trouble, making her suddenly remember the harsh words she had said to her cousin at the Second Machinery Factory.

That day, she complained that Lin Chang'an had caused their family a lot of trouble and cost them a lot of money over the years.

That very evening, Lin Chang'an, contrary to his usual behavior, slammed 30,000 yuan onto her table.

When Lin Shengnan thought of this, his head buzzed and instantly became a jumbled mess.

Could it be... that my cousin took the risk and committed a crime because of the complaints I made?

The thought, once it surfaced, gripped her heart like a claw, making it hard for her to breathe.

The more she thought about it, the more likely it seemed. She felt both regret and fear, and tears welled up in her eyes, but she dared not let them fall.

The two were turned away and could only go home to wait for news.

I had just gotten home and told my aunt about it when the phone rang.

Lin Shengnan answered the call.

"Feed".

"It's Nannan. Your brother isn't answering his phone. Is he at your house? I need to ask him something." Fang Qingzhu's voice came through the receiver.

Lin Shengnan bit her lip, covered the microphone, and whispered to Lin Jianguo what to say.

Lin Jianguo sighed and looked at his wife.

Auntie San answered the phone helplessly: "That Xiaozhu, Chang'an didn't come today."

Fang Qingzhu said, "Oh, Auntie, it's the same if I ask you."

You know my family situation; my parents have been divorced for many years.

Originally, I didn't plan to tell my dad about my marriage to Chang'an.

But after thinking about it, I figured since you only get married once in a lifetime, I should tell him.

If he's willing to come, are there any changes we need to make to our wedding ceremony?

Third Aunt's expression wasn't very good: "No, there's nothing to change. I'll just let the emcee know in advance."

Fang Qingzhu smiled and said, "That's good. Then, Auntie, I'll hang up now."

"Wait a minute," Auntie San suddenly called out to Fang Qingzhu.

"Yes, Auntie, please tell me."

Third Aunt looked helplessly at the two people beside her and sighed.

Fang Qingzhu is a good girl, and she's pregnant with Chang'an's child. It looks like they'll be getting married in just a few days.

What are we going to do about the mess Chang'an has made?

The shopkeeper said that since Chang'an wasn't arrested by the police station, this matter probably wouldn't be resolved.

Third Aunt said with difficulty, "Xiaozhu, I have something to tell you, but please don't get excited."

"What is it?" Fang Qingzhu sensed that her third aunt's tone was not good.

Third Aunt hesitated for a moment, then said, "Chang'an has been arrested by the police."

"What?!"

Fang Qingzhu's ears rang suddenly. "What's going on?"

“…………”

After hanging up the phone, Fang Qingzhu felt like the sky had fallen.

No wonder I couldn't get through to Lin Chang'an on the phone.

Countless speculations swirled in her mind. She forced herself to sit on the sofa, suppressing her panic, and recalled the various changes in Lin Chang'an recently.

He said he had earned 50,000 yuan and wanted to buy himself expensive hardware and give himself a grand wedding. He said that if others had something, his wife should have it too.

He also said he wants to open a mobile phone store in the future.

These words filled her with joy at the time.

But now that I think about it, it feels strangely awkward.

Fang Qingzhu felt a mix of emotions, and one bad thought after another popped into her mind.

The more she thought about it, the more panicked she became. Her nose stung, and she couldn't help but cry.

At this moment, Wang Xiulan came out from the inner room and saw her daughter's suddenly red eyes. She asked her what had happened.

As soon as Fang Qingzhu explained the situation, Wang Xiulan's face darkened, her brows furrowed, and she began to complain:

"See! I told you long ago he was no good, and I warned you not to be with him! But you wouldn't listen!"

"Mom, what are you saying! What time is it, and you're still saying these things!" Fang Qingzhu retorted with red eyes, her voice filled with grievance and urgency.

"Am I wrong?" Wang Xiulan raised her voice, her tone full of dissatisfaction.

"Back then, I suggested you marry Hu Bo's son. He's a regular employee at the neighborhood office, with a respectable and stable job, and his family is well-off. That would have saved you a lot of suffering."

You wouldn't listen, you insisted on staying with this good-for-nothing scoundrel! Now look what's happened, he got into trouble and the police took him away, and you're pregnant, what are you going to do now?!

"mom!"

Fang Qingzhu gritted her teeth, her heart aching with bitterness: "Chang'an helped you pay back five thousand yuan! If he were really as bad as you say, would he have helped you pay back the money?"

"So what?"

Wang Xiulan curled her lip, her tone disdainful: "Who knows where that money came from? Maybe he stole it or robbed it..."

Fang Qingzhu felt exhausted looking at her mother's scolding expression and didn't want to talk to her anymore.

She wiped away her tears, took a deep breath, stood up, and walked towards the door.

"Where are you going?" Wang Xiulan asked hurriedly.

"I'm going to find my third uncle in Chang'an to see what to do next." Fang Qingzhu's voice carried a hint of stubbornness, and she didn't stop walking.

"Ugh! What a mess every day is!"

Wang Xiulan watched her daughter's retreating figure, so anxious that she kept slapping her thigh, but there was nothing else she could do but stomp her feet and sigh.