Moreover, she was certain that Shen Heng was not joking this time.

After hearing Shen Heng's words, Bai Jiaojiao moved closer to the big rock. She knew she couldn't help and might even hold Shen Heng back out of fear, so it was best to quickly hide to the side.

Shen Heng held a small hoe in his hand, used for digging holes and setting traps, and stared intently at the bush.

The rock that Shen Heng pointed out to Bai Jiaojiao was very large and safe, but it was also difficult to climb up.

Next to the rock grew a chestnut tree. Its trunk was so thin that it was impossible to step on it, and it was also very prickly.

Bai Jiaojiao circled around halfway before climbing up the pine tree on the other side.

"Crack!" A pine branch was stepped on and fell off.

The sound seemed to have triggered a switch in the bushes; with a "whoosh," an indistinct, grayish thing darted out.

In the blink of an eye, Shen Heng threw the hoe. The creature shrieked and broke off a tail, but it was still running.

Shen Heng lunged forward and was caught.

"Brother Heng, what is this?"

Shen Heng grabbed the thing by the neck. Bai Jiaojiao glanced at it; it was dusty and had two lines on its face. It was quite ugly, and she didn't recognize it.

"Badger oil is great for making oil. If you get hurt, apply some badger oil, especially for burns. It won't leave a scar and will heal very quickly."

Shen Heng had no intention of keeping the badger alive. He threw it onto a rock, and the badger's limbs twitched twice before it died.

"Did I scare you?"

Shen Heng picked up the badger, discarding its tail, and held the dead badger in his hand.

"fine."

But Bai Jiaojiao still breathed a sigh of relief: "I thought it was a snake."

"We can't spot snakes unless they come out."

That thing is silent; even with the best hearing, it's impossible for a person to spot a snake hiding in the dark first.

This little thing was unlucky; it tried to hide in the bushes but was discovered by Shen Heng.

"We're lucky today. If we had encountered something else, it would have been terrible."

Shen Heng returned home laden with a badger in one hand and mushrooms in the other.

"Don't worry about this for now, I'll clean it up when I'm done with my work."

Shen Heng was already late for work today, so when he got home, he quickly washed his hands and went out.

"I don't care if you don't tell me."

Bai Jiaojiao didn't even glance at the badger. The thing had been thrown onto a rock by Shen Heng, and blood was gushing from its nose hole, which was terrifying.

Shen Heng smiled and left.

Bai Jiaojiao was at home cleaning mushrooms and preparing some snacks when she saw Li Shutao panting heavily: "Sister Jiaojiao, Brother Bo has been arrested!"

"What?"

"My sister told me to tell you to go home and figure out a solution."

Bai Jiaojiao quickly put down what she was holding and headed towards the Bai family home without even washing her hands.

"Father, what happened?"

Bai Jiaojiao, still catching her breath, quickly asked.

"How would I know? Your older brother has already ridden his bike to town. The town police station called the brigade and asked someone from our family to go there."

Bai Jiaojiao's first thought was that Bai Shibao had been arrested for speculation and profiteering.

She quickly said, "Then I'll go take a look too!"

After thinking for a moment, Bai Jiaojiao took Shen Heng with her when they passed by the fields.

Last time someone wanted to report Bai Shibao, Wang Fushun was able to find someone to handle it. This time, if he could find someone he knew who could speak on his behalf and pay some money to bail him out, that would be the best outcome.

Shen Heng, riding his bicycle with Bai Jiaojiao on the back, said, "Your third brother is really something, how could he possibly get caught like this?"

Nowadays, the government doesn't really manage speculation and profiteering anymore; they can't control it because there are too many of them. Today you exchange goods for goods, tomorrow I exchange tickets for money—it's all an open secret.

Bai Jiaojiao said anxiously, "My third brother is honest by nature. Sigh, we were only thinking that he would have no problem doing business, but we forgot about this."

"It's alright, don't worry. Things have eased up a lot now. You can go sell some of your own products; the punishment shouldn't be too severe."

Speculation also has different levels. Selling agricultural products or homemade goods is a minor matter, but if you resell things that shouldn't be sold, then it's hard to say.

Bai Jiaojiao had always trusted Shen Heng, and his words reassured her.

Shen Heng knew exactly where the town's police station was.

He and Bai Jiaojiao went inside, and before anyone could ask, he said, "We are Bai Shibao's family members. Where is he now?"

"Bai Shibao's family? Wasn't one of them already here?"

“That’s my older brother.”

"Oh, I'll take you there."

The officer on duty led Bai Jiaojiao and Shen Heng to a corridor. Before they even entered the room, they heard Bai Shihai's angry voice: "Don't you ever learn? You dare to go again! You dare to go again! Don't you know what kind of family they are?!"

Bai Shihai was exasperated with his younger brother Bai Shibo. Looking at Bai Shibo in front of him, he really wanted to abandon his brother in a fit of anger.

"Big brother, what happened? I came here with Heng as soon as I heard about it."

Bai Jiaojiao entered the house and saw that there were not only Bai Shibao and Bai Shihai, but also the whole family.

"Little sister, let's not get involved in this. Let him do whatever he wants!"

Bai Shihai was furious. He thought Bai Shibo and Wangjiazu had broken up long ago, but he didn't expect they were still in contact.

"Big brother, don't be angry," Bai Jiaojiao pulled Bai Shihai back. "Officer, what's wrong with my third brother? Is it serious?"

"Bai Shibao is suspected of reselling gold. Didn't your family know about this?"

"Gold?" Bai Jiaojiao looked at Bai Shibao in surprise.

"I didn't, little sister, I really didn't. How could I possibly have the guts to resell gold!"

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