Chapter Seventy-Three

Lei Tingjun didn't even look at what was written on the business card. They were just strangers who had met by chance, and he had helped out without expecting the other party to remember it.

Although the pickpocket's blade had cut his hand, he didn't pay much attention to it, thinking that he could just find something to wrap it up when he got back to the carriage.

Thunder is a rough guy and doesn't care about these things.

However, the catching of a thief in this carriage alerted the train's police officers, and passengers in neighboring carriages also heard about it and began to discuss it amongst themselves.

"There are a lot of pickpockets on the train, so be careful with your belongings!"

"Exactly! Last time I took the train, a pickpocket stole the money from my pocket. I only realized it when I got off the train. But then I was off the train, so where was I supposed to find the thief? I was so angry!"

"You have to keep a close eye on your own children and never let them go with strangers."

The passengers in the next carriage were chatting amongst themselves. Soon, someone heard that a tall, strong young man had suddenly run out of that carriage and subdued the pickpocket in no time. He was very skilled and brave, and even received praise from the train attendant.

New things usually spread by word of mouth. Ji Wanmei and her companions were in a carriage that was only two carriages away from the carriage where Lei Tingjun caught the pickpocket.

She and Luo Chunyan also overheard the people in the seats in front of them discussing the pickpocketing incident in the next room.

When Ji Wanmei heard everyone talking about the 'tall, mighty, and incredibly brave' young man who subdued the pickpocket, she inexplicably thought of Lei Tingjun.

When Luo Chunyan turned around, Lei Tingjun, who had been standing behind them like a pillar, was gone.

Luo Chunyan then said to Ji Wanmei, "Meimei, look, that Lei Tingjun has gone off to do something again, it can't be anything good."

Because of preconceived prejudice, Luo Chunyan always thought of Lei Tingjun in a negative light.

They thought he just wanted to pester Ji Wanmei, like a toad trying to eat a swan.

Luo Chunyan felt that Lei Tingjun wanted to pester Ji Wanmei, but he couldn't really do anything practical to curry favor or show off.

Just now, when it was lunchtime, he deliberately went up behind them and stood there, staring intently at them as they ate.

Meimei is so kind-hearted, she couldn't bear to see him like this, so she kindly shared some with him.

He took advantage of Ji Wanmei's soft heart and kindness to achieve his own goals!

Perhaps, when he comes back, he'll go around bragging that Ji Wanmei is interested in him and even brings him food, trying to ruin Ji Wanmei's reputation!

As Luo Chunyan thought about all this, she felt that Lei Tingjun was utterly despicable. How could there be such a vile and shameless man in the world?

She really wanted to give Ji Wanmei a good whack so she could open her eyes and see the true purpose of that scoundrel Lei Tingjun.

At this moment, Lei Tingjun came back from the back of the carriage.

He appeared normal. When he came back, he went to the toilet to treat the wound on his hand, picked up a strip of cloth that migrant workers used to pack and tie things up, washed it with water, wrung it out, and tied it to the web of his hand to stop the bleeding.

Ji Wanmei was the first to spot Lei Tingjun returning. She turned her head to the side, looked him up and down, and her gaze immediately fell on his hands, which were bound with strips of cloth.

What happened to his hand?

Lei Tingjun leaned against the corner at the back and gave her a slight smile.

Luo Chunyan whispered in Ji Wanmei's ear, "Meimei, look at him, he's so roguish, just like those thugs in society. Don't get too close to him. We're going out to buy goods, so don't worry about him."

Lei Tingjun looked rather roguish and arrogant. He had a short, stiff buzz cut, sharp and deep-set eyebrows, and wore a white short-sleeved shirt, military green work pants, and low-top leather boots.

But because of the fight with the pickpocket, his white short-sleeved shirt was stained, making him look even more intimidating.

He walked over with one hand tucked into his overalls and a blank expression, and the passengers on the bus would automatically back away when they saw him.

Who would have thought that the young man in front of them, who looked like a 'hooligan,' was the same brave youth they had just been praising?

Ji Wanmei couldn't hold back any longer, so she got up and left her seat.

Luo Chunyan tried to stop her, but Ji Wanmei was determined to leave.

Officer Li assumed she was going to the restroom and politely made way for her.

Ji Wanmei struggled through the crowded train aisle to Lei Tingjun and asked, "Where did you go? What happened to your hand?"

Lei Tingjun smiled nonchalantly, but his gaze was very focused as he looked at her: "I went to the restroom. It's okay, you should go back now, it's so crowded here."

"Were you the one who caught the pickpocket in that other carriage?"

Lei Tingjun fell silent, fearing that Ji Wanmei would dislike his impulsive and righteous behavior.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Ji Wanmei understood everything.

She was indeed a little angry and said, "Is your hand injured? Why is it wrapped in a bandage?"

Lei Tingjun scratched the back of his head: "It's nothing, just a small cut. It'll heal on its own in a couple of days. I'm a tough guy. When I was a kid, I helped with farm work at home, and I always had cuts from pebbles all over my body. I'm very resilient, so don't worry."

Just as Ji Wanmei was about to ask him to show her his wound, a medical attendant carrying a medicine box walked out of the carriage from the other side.

Upon seeing Lei Tingjun, the medical staff immediately said, "Comrade, were you injured while catching the pickpocket? The owner of the stolen goods in the next carriage asked me to come and bandage your wound. Where is the wound? Let me see."

This made Lei Tingjun quite embarrassed, and he said he didn't need it.

As soon as the medical staff spoke, everyone in the carriage knew that Lei Tingjun was the brave hero they had just been talking about.

For a moment, everyone stared at him with somewhat complicated expressions.

Upon hearing this, Officer Li and Luo Chunyan on the other side also turned their heads.

Officer Li turned around, glanced at Lei Tingjun a few times, looked him over suspiciously for a while, and suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "Hey, isn't that Lei Tingjun from our factory? What's he doing here?"

Luo Chunyan frowned, her lips moved, but she didn't speak.

So, the reason Lei Tingjun disappeared for so long was actually because he went to do a good deed and catch a pickpocket.

Although Luo Chunyan was unwilling to admit it, the medical staff couldn't possibly have mistaken her for someone else.

He was definitely trying to impress Ji Wanmei by using a self-inflicted injury as a ploy.

Ji Wanmei said to Lei Tingjun, "Thank you, medical staff. Please treat his wound. It's not good to keep it wrapped in a wet cloth like this."

After observing for a while, Officer Li said thoughtfully, "Is that Lei Tingjun very familiar with Miss Ji?"