Being caught red-handed in public, you can't just say a few soft words to get away with it. Shang Chengyun told Ma Hui not to argue anymore. "The victim, check to see what's missing."
Ever since the security department arrived at the scene, Qiu Yuling let go and no longer had to worry about the person running away. Now that she received the reminder, she immediately searched the house inside and outside.
"Captain Shang, I've lost a pork chop, a pot of soybean oil, and 167 yuan. This money is for my third brother to marry after the New Year. They left it with me. It's rolled up, and there's a little plum blossom drawn in pencil on each corner..."
Ma Hui felt guilty at first, but when she heard about the money, she jumped up and said, "You're full of nonsense. When did I take your money? I didn't even open your door. It might have run away on its own, or you spent all the money on something. Stop putting the blame on me..."
Shang Chengyun suppressed his chatter and ordered his men, "Search next door. If this happened recently, the stolen goods certainly haven't been moved yet. Collect evidence at the scene."
"Yes, Captain." Two team members went over together to search for evidence.
Ma Hui yelled from the back, "Why are you searching my house? Whatever she says is the truth. You're just being partial..."
Shang Chengyun couldn't stand it any longer and shouted, "Shut up! If the evidence is conclusive, this is considered burglary and you'll go to jail."
The search team quickly returned with the evidence. "Captain, everything matches. The spareribs, soybean oil, and a roll of money. The amount and mark are exactly as she said."
Everyone was originally just watching the fun, thinking that Ma Hui was just trying to take advantage of some small food. But now when they saw the recovered evidence, they were shocked.
"How could she be so bold? She actually stole the money?"
"Good fellow, this guy's going to be dragged out to the barn and shot." The man who spoke also slapped the boy next to him. "See, when he was young he stole oil, and when he grew up he stole cattle. He wouldn't dare do such petty things."
Another person also pulled his child's arm and said, "Don't play with those kids from that family anymore. Those kids who have no morals to teach are also naughty. I always say that every time her kid leaves our house, we either lose a bun or a thimble..."
Ma Hui was dumbfounded. She didn't steal any money at all. She didn't even know where Qiu Yuling's money was, so where could she steal it from?
But the evidence was irrefutable. Shang Chengyun didn't listen to her excuses at all. He simply tied her up and said, "Take her away. Check if there are any other cases."
He then shouted to the onlookers, "Everyone, go back and check if your family has experienced something similar, and report it as soon as possible..."
Everyone left. Qiu Yuling picked up a few small twists of dough, thought for a while, and then put a handful of fruit candies in the pocket of the child.
Take it to Fan Caiye's house, and the main purpose is to thank her for her bravery.
Fan Caiye refused, "Oh, it's not worth your thanks. I'm just annoyed with her. No matter whose house she steals from, as long as I come across her, I can't let her get away..."
After a detailed chat, Qiu Yuling finally understood that Fan Caiye had been targeted by thieves many times since she first arrived. At first, she was indifferent and only thought about her neighbors, so every time they left, she would just take away a clove of garlic, a sprig of scallion or cilantro.
I thought of just not having any contact with her and not letting her into the house, so I simply used a low wall made of dirt and rubble to enclose the kitchen and the doorway. But she still didn't know how to restrain herself. Once she climbed over the wall and got in, just like this time.
It's a pity that everyone was at work at the time, and I was just a young wife, so I couldn't bring myself to yell at her and ask for her things back and then she ran away.
But this person was let off, but was ungrateful and even teased her behind her back. When her own brother came to bring her some food, she made it sound like she was inviting a strange man into her house, causing others to point fingers at her.
She got angry and started fighting with her. As a result of the fight, all her meridians were opened up. From then on, whenever Ma Hui bumped into her, she would either scold her or beat her up.
Qiu Yuling was puzzled, "Aunt Fan, why don't you report this to your employer?"
Fan Caiye invited her to sit down. "These are all trivial matters. I've reported them so often that people think I'm too nosy and unreasonable. Plus, she's a good show-off and always rushes to do all the dirty work in the kitchen. Some people who don't understand the situation think it's just a personal conflict between us and shouldn't be linked to her character."
Then she changed the subject, "Humph, do you think she's really that hardworking? She even doesn't let go of the slop bucket. She fills it out separately and asks her in-laws to take it away to feed the pigs. As for the pot in the back kitchen, she first uses the steamed buns to rinse it, and then brings back the greasy water from the pot..."
Seeing that it was almost time for dinner, Qiu Yuling declined Fan Caiye's invitation, "No, Aunt Fan, my uncle left a lot of food when he left yesterday, and I have to finish it quickly. Please get busy. I've kept you up for the whole afternoon..."
Fan Caiye escorted him to the door and said, "Xiao Qiu, when you're free, come to my house and chat. If you have any difficulties, just call me. I'll be there to help you wherever I can..."
Qiu Yuling hummed and groaned as she thanked him again. "It's right next door. Please don't see me off. I'm leaving now."
Not long after Qiu Yuling entered the house, the gate of the courtyard was slammed. She sighed and went out. Two girls and a boy knelt on the ground through the small wooden gate.
"Sister Qiu, we beg you, please spare my mom. She won't dare to do it again. The security department said she'll be sentenced to three years in prison. Woo~"
Qiu Yuling frowned. She had seen Ma Hui's children before, and they were not very well-behaved children. The older one was only three or four years younger than her, and was already very sensible.
But every time she passed by her house, her eyes would wander and look inside. Once, she suddenly looked up and bumped into an eye between the firewood. It looked so sneaky that she was really scared at that time.
"Get up, this is no longer my business. I didn't say I was going to do anything to your mother. This all depends on how the security department handles it..."
Before Qiu Yuling could finish her words, her youngest son stood up and said "Pooh" to her, "You slut, you dress up all day long and invite all those shady people over, and you think you're a good person..."
The second sister next to her quickly covered her younger brother's mouth and looked at Qiu Yuling eagerly, "Sister Qiu, he is young and doesn't mean what he says."
That last bit of pity disappeared completely. The upper beam is crooked and the lower beams are crooked. This family has a long history of family learning.
Qiu Yuling's face turned cold and she didn't want to pay any more attention.
The eldest sister, who had been silent the whole time, shouted at Qiu Yuling, "I know your secret!"
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