The thief warned Luo Jingyan, "You'd better not meddle in other people's business."
"Not only will I meddle in other people's business, I will also grab you and take you to the police station."
The thieves undergo special training. In addition to being nimble-handed, skilled in pickpocketing, and quick on their feet, they also practice some martial arts to cope with being chased.
However, he was no match for Luo Jingyan at all, and was subdued by her in no time.
Luo Jingyan called over passersby to help her escort the thief to the police station.
Grandma Qin knew that the person chasing the thief was a young girl, and she was worried that the girl might not be able to beat the thief and might get hurt. She was relieved when she saw Luo Jingyan return unharmed.
Not only was Luo Jingyan unharmed, but her bag was also recovered, and two people escorted the caught thief away.
"Grandma, this is your bag. Check if anything is missing."
Grandma Qin took the bag and looked inside: "There's plenty, young lady, nothing's missing. Thank you so much this time."
There wasn't much money inside, but there was a watch that belonged to her granddaughter. The watch had a problem, and her granddaughter was at work and didn't have time to come and exchange it, so she asked her to come and exchange it.
Luo Jingyan wiped the sweat from her forehead and waved her hand, "It's nothing, just a small favor."
"Little girl, what's your name? You helped me find my bag. Come home with Grandma for dinner later."
Luo Jingyan smiled and said, "Grandma, it's nothing serious, you don't need to worry about it. I have to go home in a little while."
The old lady grabbed her hand, insisting, "Tell me quickly, or I'll feel uncomfortable. I can't possibly not even know the name of my benefactor."
“Grandma, this isn’t some great favor. Okay, I’ll tell you my name is Luo Jingyan.”
"Okay, Jingyan. Child, where do you live? Grandma will come to visit you when she has time."
"No need, Grandma. Oh, right, we still need to take the thief to the police station." She was afraid that the two people wouldn't be able to subdue the thief and that he would get away.
Grandma Qin said, "I'll go too. I'm the victim. If I don't go, I'm afraid I can't prove that he's the thief."
"Then let's go together."
Upon arriving at the police station, the officers immediately recognized the thief as a repeat offender who had just been released from prison a month prior and was now back to his old ways.
The police officers admired Luo Jingyan greatly and awarded her a certificate for "heroic act".
After leaving the police station, Mrs. Qin suddenly clutched her back and said she felt unwell.
Luo Jingyan helped her up: "Grandma, let me take you to the hospital."
"No need, young lady, this is an old ailment of mine. I'll be fine after resting at home. Could you... could you take me home?"
"Okay, Grandma."
Luo Jingyan helped Grandma Qin into the food factory's residential compound, and Grandma Qin then asked Luo Jingyan to help her into her room.
The old lady said, "Girl, since you're here, have some food before you leave."
Luo Jingyan then realized that the old lady had been faking illness.
"Grandma, I feel relieved to have you brought back. I have things to do at home, so I won't stay here with you any longer."
Knowing she couldn't keep her, Old Mrs. Qin said, "Alright then, remember this is Grandma's address. Next time you come to the county town, come visit Grandma."
"Okay, Grandma."
When Luo Jingyan walked into the living room, she saw a document titled "Food Factory Management Regulations" on the coffee table. The cover of the document read "Food Factory Director Qin Guangrong".
Grandma Qin noticed her gaze and said, "Qin Guangrong is my son. If you encounter any trouble outside, you can mention him."
Luo Jingyan nodded and left. When she was almost at the oxcart, she quietly took out dried black fungus, dried white fungus, dried cauliflower, dried gongcai (a type of dried vegetable), and other dried vegetables from her space, as well as tofu that had been made by the workers in her previous life and stored in her space. She also took out a piece of tofu, a small bundle of vermicelli, two catties of fresh mushrooms, two catties of apples and two catties of oranges, a bundle of green onions, ginger and garlic, which almost filled her basket.
When she arrived home, it was almost noon. The other educated youths were having lunch, and they were all envious when they saw her returning with a basket on her back.
If they had the means, they would also like to cook separately.
Seeing Luo Jingyan living a carefree life made Du Yinan feel extremely bitter. Luo Jingyan had swindled 150 yuan from her, enough money for her to build a house.
Her parents won't be sending her money for the time being, so these next two months will definitely be tough.
Luo Changtian was going to come back for lunch, so Luo Jingyan quickly started cooking.
In the afternoon, after Luo Changtian returned to school, Luo Jingyan took out the things she had obtained outside the black market.
The bundle was opened, and inside was a white jade Guanyin statue. The Guanyin statue was exquisitely carved and lifelike.
She searched for the carving date on the Guanyin statue and found that it was made during a very prosperous dynasty in ancient my country, about 1,500 years ago. Buddhism was very popular during that dynasty, and both the common people and the royal family held Guanyin and Buddha in high esteem. Even now, Guanyin is still an object of people's respect and worship.
She guessed that the Guanyin statue was either stolen by that person or dug up by tomb raiders, and wondered if that person had been arrested.
Never mind, once the item is in her hands, it's hers. I'll just put it back into my spatial storage.
The next morning, Luo Jingyan personally took Luo Changtian to school. Her purpose was to go to the educated youth settlement of Qianjin Brigade to find Xue Yanchen and invite him to have a meal at her place.
She asked Luo Changtian to go to the educated youth settlement and call Xue Yanchen out. Xue Yanchen quickly came outside.
Luo Jingyan said, "Brother Xue, I've moved out of the girls' dormitory and started cooking with Xiaotian. I'd like to invite you to my place for a meal. Is that convenient for you?"
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