Huang Hao boasted at the dinner table, threatening to burn down Brothers' tobacco and liquor store.

It might burn, or it might just be bragging; Wang Peng didn't want to gamble on the odds.

The next morning, she took her girlfriend to her mother-in-law's house and explained the whole story.

The story begins with Huang Hao's extortion using counterfeit money and continues until Zheng Meifeng tipped him off last night.

The air was unusually quiet, and the whole family frowned.

"It's better to believe it's true than not," Li Kefan said. "Xiaopeng, no one should live in the shop anymore."

Wang Peng nodded. If the shop burned down, at most you would lose money, but if someone died in the fire, you would regret it for the rest of your life.

Duan Cuilu shook her head, "It won't do if no one's in the shop, what if we get robbed in the middle of the night..."

“These are extraordinary times, and lives are at stake,” Li Kefan said. “Xiaopeng, call Xiaolei and tell him and Shishi to move in tonight. Your mother and I will stay at your place, okay?”

"No problem, I'd love for you to stay here every day," Wang Peng said with a genuine smile.

Wang Cun's parents and siblings are all extremely selfish and have severed ties with him. He also longs for family affection.

"Dad, Mom, I've wanted you to move there for a long time, hehe." Li Mingzhu said with a smile.

Wang Peng picked up the telephone on the table and called the tobacco and liquor store directly. Du Lei answered the phone.

"Brother Lei, your parents want you and Shishi to move to the light bulb factory's residential compound. They'll stay at my house."

"Okay, we'll pack our things right away."

"Pack up, we'll move tonight."

The two brothers chatted for a few more minutes before Wang Peng hung up the phone.

"Xiao Peng, since no one is watching the shop, don't keep too many cigarettes and alcohol in it. Find a warehouse as soon as possible," Li Kefan said.

Duan Cuilu hurriedly spoke up, "Why waste that money? Just leave the goods at our house."

“Okay.” Li Kefan nodded and said, “It’s not far from the tobacco and alcohol shops.”

Wang Peng chuckled and shook his head. "It's still too far. I'll rent a warehouse near the tobacco and liquor store."

"Brother, let's rent a house in a private house, it's cheaper," Li Mingzhu said.

Wang Peng called Du Lei again, asking him to immediately find a warehouse nearby, preferably a courtyard.

At this point, the people and goods have been effectively transferred, so even if Huang Hao really sets fire to the shop, it won't cause Wang Peng any serious damage.

And the most important question is how to solve this problem.

"Xiaopeng, what's the next step?" Li Kefan asked.

"Let's call the police and have your uncle and Lao Feng investigate Huang Hao," Duan Cuilu added.

“In that case, the fire won’t start.” Wang Peng shook his head. “Dad, Mom, I want the fire to start.”

Li Kefan's eyes widened instantly, and the next second, his gaze turned sharp.

Arson can be punishable by death, while attempted arson can be punished with a maximum sentence of ten years.

Huang Hao is a thief. If we don't take him down once and for all, there will be endless trouble in the future.

“Fine! Since you want this fire to start, you have to minimize the damage.” Li Kefan said in a deep voice, “A man like Huang Hao definitely doesn’t have the money to compensate you for your losses.”

Upon hearing this, Duan Cuilu and Li Mingzhu both widened their eyes.

"Brother, this...this isn't right, is it?" Li Mingzhu was a little scared.

“Yes, Xiaopeng, if that fire really starts, all the goods in the tobacco and liquor store, and your renovation money, will be gone.” Duan Cuilu shook her head vigorously. “No, this won’t do.”

"Mom, isn't there someone who keeps pestering you to buy personal accident insurance?" Wang Peng smiled calmly.

"Huh? Why are you suddenly bringing this up?" Duan Cuilu shook her head. "I'm so annoyed by him. He calls me every day."

"Brother, do you want to buy insurance for the tobacco and liquor store?" Li Mingzhu asked hurriedly.

Wang Peng nodded and gave her a thumbs up.

Duan Cuilu suddenly realized what was going on and reached for the phone. "Xiao Peng, should I call her?"

Wang Peng nodded.

Duan Cuilu pressed the speakerphone button and dialed the number of the PICC Property and Casualty Insurance Company. A moment later, a woman's voice came through the phone.

"Sister Duan, you were looking for me?"

"Nana, my son-in-law owns a tobacco and liquor store. He's worried about fire and theft. What kind of insurance would be suitable for him?"

"Basic property insurance! Sister Duan, what's the name of your son-in-law's tobacco and liquor store? Where is it located?"

The other person's voice instantly rose two decibels, filled with a strong sense of urgency.

"Brothers Tobacco and Alcohol Company is located near the university in the provincial capital."

“I know, I’ve bought alcohol from them before. My husband said that Brothers Tobacco and Liquor Store never sells counterfeit goods.”

“You’re right, my family never sells counterfeit goods. Nana, tell me about this insurance.”

"It's a perfect match for my major," Liu Nana immediately started talking.

Wang Peng listened carefully and quickly understood that the more insurance premiums paid, the more compensation would be received after an accident.

However, any incidents must be assessed by professional organizations, such as whether they are natural fires or man-made fires.

Finally, at Wang Peng's suggestion, Duan Cuilu arranged to meet Liu Nana at the tobacco and alcohol shop that afternoon for a discussion.

After hanging up the phone, Duan Cuilu said, "Xiaopeng, if Huang Hao doesn't set the fire, the insurance premium will be wasted."

"That's fine," Wang Peng said with a smile. "Mom, you two go to the store this afternoon too, I'll buy your insurance as well."

“No need,” Li Kefan said. “Your business is more important; we’ll buy our own insurance.”

At this moment, the issue of economic losses has been resolved.

Li Kefan said, "Xiaopeng, there's one last question: after Huang Hao set the fire, will the police be able to find him?"

"Dad, do you doubt the police's ability to solve cases?" Wang Peng laughed.

“It’s not that I doubt him, I just want to add an extra layer of insurance,” Li Kefan said. “From now on, I’m not doing anything else but keeping an eye on Huang Hao.”

Upon hearing this, everyone was completely dumbfounded.

"Hmph!" Li Kefan patted his chest. "You know, I'm a retired reconnaissance soldier."

Wow, this is a perfect match for my major.

Wang Peng shook his head. "Huang Hao only knows how to set fires at night. Staying up all night every day is definitely not good. I'll find someone else."

“I’ll find it for you.” Li Kefan shook his head and said, “I’ve told you about Lao Hong before, haven’t I?”

Wang Peng thought about it carefully and nodded. The old man was talking about Hong Tianhe.

He lost his left arm in Vietnam years ago, his wife passed away last year, and his son and daughter are both married. He now lives alone.

“I’ll work with your Uncle Hong, one of us will keep watch for the first half of the night, and the other for the second half,” Li Kefan said.

Wang Peng nodded, "Okay, I'll pay you all five hundred yuan a month, five hundred yuan each."

Li Kefan hurriedly shook his head, "You pay him a salary, of course I can't take your money."

“Xiaopeng, after your father and I pass away, everything in the family will belong to you and Mingzhu. What are you talking about salary?” Li Kefan added.

"Isn't five hundred yuan too much?" Duan Cuilu said softly. "Old Hong collects scraps every day, and his monthly income is only one hundred."

“Not many,” Wang Peng said. “Mother, a generous reward will surely bring forth brave men.”

At this point, Wang Peng had finalized his counter-plan, intending to turn the tables and completely deal with the petty thug Huang Hao.