Chapter 191 People's hearts have long since changed
Guo Zhenyi did not answer immediately, but instead reached out and gently took her hand.
Yes, it will.
“Some people will definitely come back. More than 20 years have passed, and some people still remember the Zhou family and you. But you must remember that the world has changed, and people’s hearts have changed too. Not everyone comes back for sentiment; some people may have ulterior motives. Don’t believe everything you meet; observe more and be more careful.”
Zhou Shufen nodded obediently.
"Yes, I know. Don't worry, I'm not stupid, and I won't easily trust anyone. But as long as they are genuinely willing to come back, even if it's just to work as helpers, I welcome them."
During dinner, Guo Zhenyi pulled her up.
"Let's go to the dining car and have a good meal."
Zhou Shufen had lived two lives, but this was the first time she had ever been inside a train's dining car.
After he sat down, he ordered four dishes and a soup without hesitation.
Zhou Shufen quickly reached out to stop him.
"Don't order anymore, it's too much! How can the two of us finish it? How much will this meal cost? It's too expensive, there's no need to spend so much money."
"You eat, I'll keep you company."
He said softly.
"Don't deprive yourself. You need to nourish your body right now, you can't always be frugal."
"Shufen, although my current income is not as high as yours, it is more than enough to support you."
He paused, then lowered his voice.
"Don't always be so stingy with your money. Look at you, you've lost weight since the first time I saw you. You've been so busy lately, your face looks thinner. Eat more! Don't make me feel bad."
As Guo Zhenyi spoke, he deftly picked up the serving chopsticks and began putting food into Zhou Shufen's bowl.
In Zhou Shufen's bowl, the food was piled up like a small mountain.
She couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"Zhenyi, don't just focus on me. You work so hard, you need to eat well too. Don't just take care of me."
After saying that, she picked up her chopsticks and scooped the last few bites of food from the bottom of her plate into Guo Zhenyi's bowl.
After finishing their dinner in the dining car, the two got up and slowly walked back to their sleeper car.
Back in the carriage, the man in the middle bunk had disappeared without a trace.
Guo Zhenyi sat down next to Zhou Shufen.
They chatted quietly for a few minutes about everyday things.
Just then, the train conductor suddenly rushed in.
He checked each carriage one by one, asking questions loudly as he went.
"Comrades, have you lost anything?"
The train conductor stopped and glanced at the two of them.
Zhou Shufen was taken aback and subconsciously looked down at herself.
She always went out casually, without even carrying a bag, wearing only a faded cotton coat with empty pockets.
Guo Zhenyi only carried an old briefcase, and the clasp was a little loose.
"Zhenyi, do you still have your bag?"
She turned her head and asked softly.
He touched the empty seat next to him, and his face immediately changed – his bag was gone.
"Comrade, my bag is missing!"
There weren't any valuables in the bag, just a few letters of introduction from my workplace and a few changes of old clothes.
What's inside?
The train conductor quickly pressed for details, taking out his notebook to write it down.
"It's mainly a letter of introduction from my work unit; I need to go back to my hometown to handle some formalities."
Guo Zhenyi answered.
“There are also some personal items, not worth much, but… very important.”
The train had only stopped at three or four stations, each for only two or three minutes.
The person who stole the bag has most likely already gotten off the bus in the chaos and made a quick getaway.
The letter of introduction was lost, but so be it; the company could issue a replacement, it would just be a bit of a hassle. Guo Zhenyi wasn't worried.
"Please leave your name and address. If we find it, we will definitely notify you."
The train conductor sounded apologetic.
Guo Zhenyi waved his hand.
"It's nothing, the items aren't worth much. Thank you for making the trip. You've worked hard."
Zhou Shufen quietly tugged at the corner of his clothes.
"What if someone uses your ID and impersonates you?"
She had heard too many stories like this back in her hometown.
Some people find other people's identity documents and then brazenly open bank accounts, take out loans, and even buy cars and houses.
Guo Zhenyi's heart tightened.
The letter of introduction did not contain a photo, only the name, date of birth, official seal of the employer, and a brief explanation of the purpose of the visit.
If it falls into the hands of those with ulterior motives, the consequences would be unimaginable.
If someone uses it to apply for a loan or sign a contract, that would be a real problem.
"Shufen, what... should we do about this?"
He turned to look at Zhou Shufen.
Zhou Shufen frowned, thought for a moment, and then spoke.
"We need to publish a notice in the newspaper explaining the situation, and we also need to ask the local police station for help to spread the word as much as possible to prevent it from being misused. Most importantly, we need to contact our employer as soon as possible to complete the necessary procedures."
She turned around and took the train conductor's hand.
"Comrades, please, you must help us find it. This is our phone number and address. If you have any leads, please let us know. This isn't just about losing a bag; it's about his future."
Zhou Shufen deftly copied her address into her notebook.
"What's your phone number? I'll write it down too."
Guo Zhenyi gave the security department's number.
"If I am temporarily not at my post and someone comes to me, at least someone can take over and things won't be delayed."
The train attendant went to the next carriage to get busy, and the carriage immediately became quiet.
"Shufen...is there really someone who dares to impersonate another person?"
He asked in a low voice, his brows furrowing slightly.
Zhou Shufen gently placed her hand on the back of his hand.
"Don't panic. What we should do now is plug the loopholes and prevent others from taking advantage of them. The damage has already happened, so instead of worrying about the consequences, we should try to stop the source of the problem."
Guo Zhenyi was taken aback.
"What if... what if, because of my negligence, someone uses this letter of introduction to cause trouble, impersonates me, or forges my identity?"
Zhou Shufen frowned as she looked at him.
“Zhenyi, as the team leader, how could you have a brain fart this time? Can this kind of thing be solved by regretting it afterwards? What we need to do now is to immediately notify the relevant units to freeze the validity of this letter of introduction, and at the same time, have the security department keep an eye on the movements of suspicious personnel.”
He lowered his head.
"I...I'm just so happy. It's the first time I've traveled so far with you, and all I can think about is you. I've forgotten everything else."
"You!"
Zhou Shufen raised her hand and gently tapped his forehead.
"Shufen... are you angry with me?"
Guo Zhenyi shrank his neck and avoided eye contact.
"I was too careless and didn't think things through. I've caused you trouble."
"I'm not angry."
She shook her head.
“It’s okay if it’s lost. Anyway, a letter of introduction can’t get things done directly; it still needs an official seal and an approval process. What I can guarantee is that even if the other party has the letter, they might not dare to go to Ningcheng to take your place. But what I’m afraid of is that they might use your letter to deceive people, using your name to swindle and cheat, and harming innocent people.”
In her past life, she had seen far too many people who falsely claimed to be the children of high-ranking officials to swindle others.
Some scammers can use just a piece of paper to cheat people out of food and drink for months, or even steal their life savings.
No sooner had the words left his mouth than the man in the middle bunk slowly returned.
The system, which had been silent, suddenly rang with a "ding".
[Zhou Shufen, keep a close eye on him. Catching him will be a huge achievement!]
Zhou Shufen was taken aback.
"Who is it? Why do we have to arrest him? This guy looks like an ordinary passenger, what's wrong with him?"
System: [A notorious thief, skilled in disguise and document theft. He's done many dirty jobs with Yao Jun'an. Most importantly, Guo Zhenyi's letter of introduction was in his left pocket! He snatched it five minutes ago in the chaos, and your man hasn't even noticed yet.]
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