When the 2,000 yuan was mentioned, Zhou Ping looked guilty and avoided eye contact.
But Wang Changzhi was so focused on money that he didn't notice anything amiss.
"I think this copper coin must be a very important thing, otherwise people wouldn't have spent so much money just to find it."
"You said that if we find it, we'll use this copper coin again..."
Zhou Ping instantly understood what Wang Changzhi meant, "You mean to say...."
"That's right, we have the copper coins in our hands. We can ask for as many as we want. 5,000 coins? Is he trying to give away a beggar's money?"
Before even seeing a trace of the copper coin, Wang Changzhi was already planning what to do after finding it.
But it was precisely because of this that Wang Changzhi became even more determined to find the copper coin.
"No, I need to find another opportunity to look for it. That kid is very clever and must have hidden it somewhere. This time I must find the copper coin."
-
Although Lin Wei did not connect this matter to Wang Changzhi, she was never one to sit idly by and wait for her fate.
After selling all the boxed lunches, Lin Wei immediately went to the Jiangzheng Street ghost market and bought a counterfeit coin that looked similar to a copper coin but was completely different from it at a high price.
She wasn't worried that the counterfeit money would be detected.
Because Ni Fang, the only one who had ever seen a copper coin, never really looked at it closely, let alone anyone else.
But if they were to present the counterfeit coins to the person behind the copper coins to claim credit—
Lin Wei found it very interesting to think about.
Once she got home, she looked around the house and eventually hid the copper coin on the roof beam.
Lin Wei specifically instructed the children, "This thing was stolen. Hongye, Xiaoling, if you hear any noise at home, pretend you didn't hear it. But if you can help me see who the thief is, that would be the best. However, your safety is the most important thing. It's okay if you don't see anything."
Wu Hongye nodded. "Yes, actually, when that person left last time, I saw a shadow, but I wasn't sure and didn't dare to say anything. If I see it this time, I'll definitely see it clearly."
Thank you.
The Su brothers hurriedly asked, "Sister Weiwei, why do these people keep bothering you? They never stop, just like my mother, so difficult to deal with."
"Yes, but I feel they're not as difficult as our mom."
"No, they're more difficult to deal with than ours."
"No, she's not as difficult as Mom."
Before the two brothers could figure it out, Zhang Min, who came over to deliver mung bean soup, overheard everything.
"Su Sijin, Su Si'an." Zhang Min calmly put down the mung bean soup and chased after the two children, beating them mercilessly. "Are you two looking for death?"
"I just praised you two this morning for being honest and well-behaved, and this is how you two behave? You're still talking badly about others behind their backs. Who taught you that? You have no manners at all. Stop right there and don't run away."
"Mom, we were wrong, we were wrong."
“We didn’t say anything bad about you, we were just expressing our thoughts.”
"Is this what you think? This is how you always think of me. I think you're just itching for a beating lately, you two little rascals, get back here."
The Su brothers dashed out of the Lin family home, and Lin Wei quickly chased after them, saying, "Don't forget to bring back two catties of sugar. Sweet and sour pork ribs won't taste good without sugar."
"I heard you."
Amid the brothers' cheerful laughter, Zhang Min sighed, "Only you, Weiwei, can stand them. I'm so annoyed by them every day."
"Aunt Zhang is overthinking it. The two kids are very well-behaved here with me and can help me with a lot of chores."
But these two kids are really naughty; they need to be disciplined, otherwise they'll really get out of control.
"I'll go with you at noon and help you out while I'm at it."
"Okay, thank you, Aunt Zhang."
-
Just three days after Lin Wei set the trap, while they were out setting up their stall, a figure sneaked into her house.
The man thought he was being discreet, but Wu Hongye still heard the noise immediately and confirmed his identity.
It is Wang Changzhi.
"Wang Changzhi? It's him? When did they get together?"
Lin Wei was somewhat surprised, but upon closer reflection, it wasn't so surprising after all.
Trash should be put in one pile, she just didn't expect that these two pieces of trash would be put in the same trash heap at the same time.
"Sister Weiwei, are you alright?"
Seeing that Lin Wei's expression was not good, Wu Hongye asked with some concern.
"I'm fine, I'm definitely fine. As for whether others are alright, I don't know."
-
After waiting all afternoon, Wang Changzhi finally sneaked into a public phone booth after dark.
"It's me, I found the copper coins."
Upon hearing this, the person on the other end of the phone became noticeably excited, "What did you say? You found it? You really found it."
Wang Changzhi tossed the copper coin onto the board, and the crisp sound instantly made the person who heard it overjoyed.
"I'm coming right now. Don't worry, you won't lose a single penny of the 5,000 yuan."
Just as he was about to hang up, Wang Changzhi interrupted him, "Mr. Xiao, I think I need to make this clear. The 5,000 yuan was the previous price. Now that the copper coins are in my hands, I don't think I need to explain how important they are, so..."
Xiao Yuanbing's voice instantly turned cold, "What do you want? Are you threatening me?"
"No, no, we ordinary citizens wouldn't dare threaten a big boss, but this copper coin isn't just something you want, others want it too... This thing is originally for the highest bidder, so..."
"Alright, let's meet and talk. I need to verify the authenticity of the copper coins. If they're real, you can name your price, but if they're fake..."
“The items found at the Lin family’s residence could not possibly be fake,” Wang Changzhi assured him confidently.
Xiao Yuanbing hung up the phone, his anger evident in his expression.
When Ni Fang got home, she was terrified. "What's wrong? Why did you make that face after just one phone call?"
“Your daughter is quite capable; she found that copper coin at the Lin family’s house.”
Ni Fang was shocked. "What? We actually found it? That brat must have seen us looking for it and knew its value, so she did this on purpose. Now that we've found it, does that mean Qingguo is saved?"
"It's hard to say."
Ni Fang quickly pressed, "Why can't it be said?"
“I offered 5,000 yuan before, but they’re not stupid. They didn’t realize its value and then try to raise the price. You’re the only one who’s ever seen a copper coin before. You have to help me verify its authenticity. I’m worried…”
"Okay, I'll go with you."
Overwhelmed by the prospect of soon possessing copper coins, the two were unable to sleep and drove overnight to Jiangcheng.
Before dawn, they were already waiting near Wang Changzhi's house.
Wang Changzhi lived right across from Lin Xiaomeng's house, and Lin Wei went out to buy groceries every morning.
And sure enough, we ran right into it.
But she acted as if she hadn't seen him and turned a corner to go somewhere else.
Ni Fang spat at her and cursed, "You little bastard, you're so cunning. Wait until I get the copper coins and see how I deal with you."
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