"Are you the 5-1706 in the group?" Lin Jingjing suddenly thought.
Xia Shige also had some impression of this person. Isn't this the owner of 1706? He often led the group to say that Jingjing's price was super expensive. Unexpectedly, she actually had the idea of stealing.
Wang Xi was so scared that she kept crying and kept apologizing to Xia Shige and Lin Jingjing. She cried and said that she was laid off in April, and now the water and electricity bills are too expensive, and the prices of goods have been rising. She can only rely on her savings to support herself.
Her boyfriend came to work in the factory, but lost his job after the factory had power cuts, and he could no longer live in the factory dormitory, so he came to Xindu Community to live with her.
Both of them were unemployed and were under great financial pressure. The current price increase also made them panic. They decided to secretly pry open the door of the supermarket at night and bring back some food.
However, the two had no experience in lock picking before, and after trying for a long time they failed to open the door, so they had to return empty-handed in shame.
After listening to you, the police said, "The original sentence for burglary is less than three years, but considering that you attempted theft and it was your first offense, you should sincerely apologize to the store owner. As long as he forgives you, you will not be detained this time. If you commit the offense again next time, you will be punished severely!"
"Yes, yes, we won't dare to do it again. Please forgive me! We were really bewildered for a moment!" Wang Li and her boyfriend said crying.
Xia Shige and Lin Jingjing looked at each other. They realized that the situation was in chaos, thefts and robberies were frequent, the police force was tight, and the detention center did not want to waste food. First-time offenders like these would not be detained, so they accepted this result.
Seeing that Xia Shige and Lin Jingjing did not pursue the matter, Wang Ximen kept thanking her desperately and promised that she would never do it again next time.
The group returned to Jingjing Supermarket, and the case was closed. The police had to rush back to handle other cases.
After sending the two policemen out, the older policeman said, "Recently, prices have risen, unemployment is high, and burglaries have occurred frequently in various places. This kind of thing will definitely happen again in the future. You'd better take countermeasures in advance."
After seeing the police off, the Lin and Xia families were both extremely worried.
"I'll sleep in the store at night from now on, so I can be the first to notice if someone knocks on the door." Lin Jingjing's brother Lin Shuo suggested.
"It's too hard for you. Let's take turns between our two families." Xia Huiyin said.
"No, no, your family often gives us some fruits. You take good care of us. This is what we should do." Lin Shuo waved his hand and said.
"Why are you being so polite, kid? Let's put things one way or the other. It's tiring to leave you alone in the store all the time. If we let two of us stay overnight in the store every day, we can take care of each other." Xia Huiyin replied with a smile.
After discussion, the few of them decided to do as Xia Huiyin suggested and let Xia Guocheng and Lin Shuo sleep in the hotel today.
Although prices have risen a lot, there are still many people who come to stock up. The more chaotic the situation is, the more people are willing to stock up.
Of course, many people are waiting and watching, as they think prices will eventually return to normal.
In the evening, Xia Shige, his mother and aunt returned home. Grandma and Grandma Liu had already cooked dinner.
Sweet and sour pork tenderloin, mashed garlic pork, squirrel fish, two kinds of stir-fried seasonal vegetables, and a fruit platter. They are the apricot and peach trees planted by Xia Guocheng in the yard, irrigated by the Taoyuan stream. They have all borne fruit. Although the number is not large, the fruits are large, sweet and juicy.
"Where is your uncle? Why didn't he come back with you?" grandma asked.
Xia Shige told the story of how Chao was almost robbed yesterday.
Grandma and Grandma Liu were both surprised. Grandma Liu sighed, "It's only been three months since the high temperature, and my family is already in chaos. It seems that life will not be too easy in the future."
Xia Shige took a bite of the peach, and Grandma Liu said, "That's right. Today, a building collapsed and the supermarket was almost robbed. It seems that life will become more and more chaotic in the future."
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