Chapter 193 One by one, we fight.

"You better tell me the truth!"

The flight attendant took a step closer.

"Where did you hide it? Did you take something else?"

The man was forced to lean back repeatedly by the bright light, still muttering to himself.

“I didn’t steal it…it wasn’t me…it was Brother Yao…Brother Yao told me to take it…that letter…it can sell for a lot of money…it’s worth a lot of money…”

As he spoke, he raised his hand, his fingers trembling, and pointed towards his pillow.

As soon as he said those words, Guo Zhenyi's heart sank.

He had initially held onto a sliver of hope, thinking it was just an ordinary theft, but now, everything seemed to be true.

Sure enough, this matter is inextricably linked to that letter of introduction!

He immediately pulled out a dark cloth bag and unzipped it with a "whoosh".

"Flight attendant, this is the letter we lost! We found it under his pillow! It was untouched!"

The flight attendant took the letter and quickly glanced at the letterhead and official seal.

He looked up and stared at the man, then pulled a notebook out of his chest pocket.

"That's him! It's him!"

He looked up.

"This man's name is Pan Dashan, a repeat offender! A notice for assistance in the investigation has been issued!"

The passengers, who had been holding their breath, suddenly gasped.

Zhou Shufen seized the opportunity to shout.

"He definitely has something else on him! You'd better search him carefully, don't miss anything!"

The flight attendant immediately understood her meaning and nodded to Guo Zhenyi, signaling to cooperate.

The two men, one in front and one behind, turned the man over and checked his clothes and belongings.

Hidden inside the lining of the jacket was a jade Buddha statue.

Several bracelets rolled out from the side and slid onto the bed one after another.

"My God..."

"This patina... it's so thick... at least fifty years old, maybe even longer! It's definitely an antique! It's no ordinary item!"

The man remained slumped on the bed.

He muttered to himself.

"Look at that jade, easily worth hundreds of thousands... you'll be set for life..."

A system notification sounded quietly.

[They were all stolen, extremely valuable; this one item alone is enough to warrant ten years in prison.]

Zhou Shufen gasped.

She immediately raised her voice.

"Train conductor, these must be handled with care! Absolutely do not touch them carelessly, and definitely do not drop them! They could all be national treasures! If they are damaged, none of us can bear the responsibility!"

Upon hearing this, the train conductor's face turned deathly pale.

"You two, come with me to give your statements."

He pointed to Zhou Shufen and Guo Zhenyi.

He then raised his voice and shouted to the passengers in the carriage.

"Listen up, everyone! Be a witness! These items have been seized. Next, we'll contact our local comrades directly to take over the processing!"

Guo Zhenyi nodded silently, carefully folded the letter he had received earlier, and gently put it into his inner pocket.

Then, he and Zhou Shufen walked side by side toward the duty room.

Just as they passed the man, he suddenly looked up and stared intently at Zhou Shufen.

"It was you...it was you who released the snake to bite me...I recognize you! You can't escape..."

Zhou Shufen did not stop walking.

"Comrade, are you still dreaming? I've never even killed a chicken, so where would a snake come from? Are you delirious from the fever, talking nonsense?"

Guo Zhenyi immediately responded.

"He kept talking nonsense, spouting utter incoherent tales, which are completely unbelievable. He's probably been frightened and his mind isn't clear."

The man opened his mouth, his face turning red as he tried to speak.

Inside the duty room.

The train conductor sat at an old wooden table, head down, carefully writing down notes.

"Luckily you two discovered it early, this is a big case! You don't know, we never expected to run into it, and we even caught them together on the spot."

Guo Zhenyi stood to the side, his gaze not falling on the train attendant, but fixed on Zhou Shufen's profile.

His brows furrowed slightly.

From the very beginning, Zhou Shufen appeared far too calm.

How did she do it?

Zhou Shufen noticed his gaze, turned her head slightly, and smiled at him.

"I'll tell you when I get back."

When I returned to my bunk after giving my statement, it was just getting light.

People in the carriage were gradually waking up, rubbing their eyes and yawning.

The people around were still talking amongst themselves.

"This lady has a sharp eye! She can tell something's wrong even through the blanket."

"That's right! If it were anyone else, they would have acted like nothing happened."

Upon seeing them return, everyone stopped talking and gave them a thumbs up.

Guo Zhenyi responded to each question with a smile.

"Thank you everyone, it was just a coincidence."

After everyone had left, he gently took Zhou Shufen's arm.

"How do you know he hid something? No matter how sneaky he was, he didn't give anything away. And you just mentioned Yao Jun'an, what exactly is his connection to this?"

Zhou Shufen didn't answer immediately. Instead, she sat on the edge of the bed and bent down to straighten the slightly wrinkled corner of her clothes.

“A few days ago, I was reading the newspaper in the waiting room when I came across a case. It also happened on a train, involving a habitual thief who specifically targeted long-distance travelers. He didn’t steal money; he targeted small, valuable items like antiques and jade. His methods were very discreet, and he hid them very well.”

“After we got on the train, he either pretended to be asleep with his eyes tightly closed, or he would wander around mysteriously, either going to the toilet or getting water. His behavior was too abnormal. He didn’t seem like a normal passenger. So I kept a close eye on him.”

Guo Zhenyi had some questions, but he didn't ask any more.

Anyway, thank you so much.

He suddenly reached out and gripped her hand tightly.

"Don't be so reckless in the future, you hear me? If something happens, I... I can't forgive myself."

Zhou Shufen smiled slightly and squeezed his hand in return.

"Understood, Boss Guo. Next time, I'll definitely consult you first before taking any action, okay?"

The train's public address system came on at just the right moment.

"Attention passengers, the next stop is Yuxin Station, arriving at 7:23. Passengers who are getting off the train, please prepare in advance."

The moment the broadcast ended, a cold system notification popped up in Zhou Shufen's mind.

[Reminder: Yao Jun'an has received word of this and is currently mobilizing manpower, with plans to take action at Yuxin Station. Please be vigilant and avoid acting alone.]

Zhou Shufen's pupils constricted slightly.

"We'll take him on one by one. Why would I be afraid of him? Yao Jun'an is coming. Perfect, let's give him a welcome party."

Guo Zhenyi felt a chill run down his spine when he saw her unwavering determination.

"What's wrong?"

"fine."

She said softly.

"I just felt that there would definitely be a good show to watch when the two of us are in Yuxin."

The train slowly pulled into the station. Zhou Shufen deftly picked up her luggage and led him off the platform.

They headed straight for the long-abandoned old houses on the outskirts of the city.

On the day the letter was found, Guo Zhenyi took out his important belongings one by one.

Then, he looked up at Zhou Shufen.

"These are all yours."

He had witnessed her magical space and had long since made up his mind.

From now on, Zhou Shufen will be in charge of all the family's savings books, household registration books, and valuables.