"It was handled by my company; it's absolutely legitimate, you can rest assured, ma'am!"
Just then, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly came from the alley entrance.
Zhang Xiaoqiang looked up and saw four uniformed police officers walking quickly towards him; the one leading them was Officer Li.
His face turned deathly pale instantly, and the cigarette in his hand fell to the ground.
"Don't move! Police!"
Officer Li shouted sternly.
Zhang Xiaoqiang turned to run, but a young policeman rushed forward and pinned him against the wall.
"What are you doing? What law have I broken?"
Zhang Xiaoqiang struggled to shout, but his voice was weak and trembling.
Su Jianguo stepped out from behind the policeman and looked at him expressionlessly.
"These vegetables, were they stolen from my shop?"
Zhang Xiaoqiang's pupils contracted sharply, and his lips trembled, unable to utter a word.
Officer Li had already opened the woven bag, and inside was a large quantity of perfectly good quality vegetables.
"Caught red-handed."
Officer Li said coldly.
"take away!"
Two police officers supported the limp Zhang Xiaoqiang, while another began to count the stolen goods.
Su Jianguo stood aside, watching all of this with icy eyes.
"Boss Su..."
Zhang Xiaoqiang suddenly struggled and turned towards him.
"This has nothing to do with me! My cousin made me do it! She said these vegetables were going to be thrown away..."
"Shut up!"
Officer Li interrupted sharply.
"Take your words to the station!"
After arresting Zhang Xiaoqiang, Su Jianguo led the police officers directly to his own shop.
at the same time.
Inside Su's Vegetable Store.
"Zhang Meili, can you please pay a little more attention when you're wiping the counter? The watermark is still here!"
Li Hongmei's reproachful voice echoed inside "Su's Vegetable Shop".
She tapped her fingers heavily on the glass counter twice, making a crisp sound.
Zhang Meili pouted and reluctantly wrung out the rag again.
She's already wiped the counter three times today; the so-called watermarks are just Li Hongmei nitpicking.
Ever since she secretly spoke with Boss Su alone last time, Li Hongmei has been particularly displeased with her.
It seemed she had already guessed that he had secretly tattled on her.
"What are you looking at? Get back to work!"
Li Hongmei stood with her hands on her hips, glaring down at Zhang Meili.
"How many times have I told you? This counter needs to be cleaned! All you do is slack off!"
Wang Li carefully wiped the shelves, secretly casting a sympathetic glance at Zhang Meili.
After Li Hongmei became the acting store manager, she was initially very friendly to everyone.
Until Su Jianguo had something to do and went to Baoding, he stayed for more than half a month.
I don't know how, but Li Hongmei has become like this.
The atmosphere of the entire store has changed; the originally relaxed and pleasant working environment has become oppressive and tense.
"Hmph, you won't be arrogant for long..."
Zhang Meili muttered to herself as she vigorously wiped the counter, as if she wanted to vent all her dissatisfaction on the glass.
Li Hongmei, with her sharp ears, immediately turned around.
"What did you say?"
"It's nothing, I said I'd clean it right away."
Zhang Meili forced a smile, but secretly hoped that Boss Su would come back soon.
Li Hongmei nodded in satisfaction and turned to walk towards the cashier to organize the ledgers.
She wore a new shirt today, and her hair was neatly combed, making her look capable and professional.
Who would have thought that this seemingly conscientious and responsible store manager would secretly take the store's vegetables out to sell every evening?
"The accounts must be balanced..."
Li Hongmei muttered to herself as her fingers flew across the calculator.
The corners of her mouth turned up slightly.
In this short period of time, she has earned nearly a thousand yuan through her cousin Zhang Xiaoqiang.
Just then, the shop door was suddenly pushed open, and the wind chimes made a crisp sound.
Li Hongmei didn't even look up.
"Sorry, we're closed now. Please come back tomorrow..."
"Li Hongmei."
A deep voice interrupted her.
Li Hongmei looked up abruptly, and upon seeing the scene before her, she was instantly stunned.
Su Jianguo stood at the door, followed by three uniformed policemen.
She felt a chill run up her spine from the soles of her feet, but her professional habits made her immediately put on a smile.
"Boss! What brings you here?"
She stood up and said very respectfully.
"Is something urgent? The shop is being cleaned up..."
Su Jianguo didn't speak, he just stared at her coldly.
That look sent shivers down Li Hongmei's spine.
Officer Li stepped forward.
"Li Hongmei, right? We're from the police station. We need your cooperation in investigating a case."
Li Hongmei's face turned deathly pale instantly.
She instinctively took a step back and bumped into the cash register.
"W-What case? I don't know anything about it!"
Just then, two police officers escorted Zhang Xiaoqiang in.
Zhang Xiaoqiang's face was still streaked with tears, and his wrists were handcuffed.
"Cousin, cousin..."
Zhang Xiaoqiang's face was crestfallen, and his voice trembled.
"They know everything..."
Li Hongmei's world seemed to collapse at that moment.
Her legs buckled and she collapsed to her knees.
Officer Li stepped forward.
"Li Hongmei, you are suspected of stealing a huge amount of money. Please come with us to assist in the investigation."
Only then did Li Hongmei realize what was happening.
"Mr. Su! Mr. Su, I was wrong!"
She suddenly lunged forward and hugged Su Jianguo's leg, tears and snot streaming down her face.
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