Zhang Xingrong didn't know about Hei Hu's situation. At dawn, she checked on Chen Anchun's wife and left.
She had to hurry back or Zhang Hewu would be worried to death.
Unexpectedly, just as she turned out of an intersection, she was hit by a child rushing by and almost fell.
"Stop, you little bastard, stop right there!" Then an old lady rushed over.
It was early in the morning and there were not many people on the street, so the old lady's voice was particularly loud.
Zhang Xingrong was helpless. Just as she was about to follow to see what was going on, she saw that the child who turned back was none other than Zhao Yongzi!
She hurried to catch up. Zhao Yongzi ran very fast. The old lady was cursing behind him. She thought she could not catch up with Zhao Yongzi, but she did not expect that Zhao Yongzi in front of her was kicked to the ground by an old man who was waiting!
Zhao Yongzi was quickly caught, and the old lady went up and grabbed Zhao Yongzi and started beating him.
"How old are you, little bastard? Huh? You dare to steal things?"
Zhao Yongzi was beaten, but he still held on to the cake tightly and refused to let go. He lowered his head, gritted his teeth, and said nothing, letting the old lady beat him.
Gradually, more and more people gathered around and pointed at him.
"Take him to the police station, send him to labor camp, and let him be shot!"
"That's right, if he dares to steal, we'll arrest him and parade him through the streets!"
Everyone was filled with righteous indignation and was very angry, clamoring to take the person away.
"Wait a minute!" Zhang Xingrong squeezed into the crowd and stopped the people. "Wait a minute, don't take him away yet!"
When Zhao Yongzi heard the voice, he looked up and was stunned to see that the person coming was Zhang Xingrong.
The people around were stopped and were very angry——
"Little girl, what are you doing? Is this person from your family?"
After hearing this, everyone's eyes suddenly turned unfriendly, and they looked like they were ready to take her away together.
Zhang Xingrong wasn't worried. "He's not a relative of mine. I came from the countryside to visit. But I've seen this kid digging roots in the mountains outside the city. I've seen him a few times. I asked around and found out he's the only one in his family, he and his sister. They have no parents, no relatives, and they make a living by digging roots and making soup. The two kids often hang out in the city, helping people move things to make a living. Maybe some of you have seen them."
"I have certainly seen it," said one of the aunts, "and she helped me carry coal for two cents."
When everyone heard this, their faces were moved. He had no father or mother, he was indeed a pitiful child!
Zhang Xingrong took the opportunity to say, "They have no parents and work very hard. This time, I think he must have been desperate and stole things. Please forgive him for once. Auntie, these are the vegetables my family grows. I give them all to you. I also have two pounds of duck-foot millet. You can take it back and make porridge. Please let him go this time!"
When the old lady heard that the child had no father or mother, she was already moved and waved her hands: "Forget it, I won't pursue it. I don't want these either. Just give them to the child!"
Zhang Xingrong didn't expect the old lady to be so kind and thanked her repeatedly.
She waited until everyone had left before going up.
Zhao Yongzi lowered his head and said nothing.
Zhang Xingrong sighed and said, "Yongzi, go home. Is your sister waiting for you at home?"
Zhao Yongzi looked up, his eyes red: "...Thank you, sister."
"You're welcome. Let's go. I'll go back with you." Zhang Xingrong patted his head. This kid wasn't really that shady. He was working hard to earn money to buy food on the black market. He wouldn't steal unless he had no other choice.
Zhao Yongzi nodded gloomily. As they turned around, they saw Lu Ran standing behind them. There was a car parked next to him.
Just when Zhang Xingrong was stunned, Lu Ran walked up with a dark face.
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