Guan Huichun had a habit of saving gold.
When Guan Huichun was young, she worked in the street organization. During those ten years, the Red Army soldiers were making a lot of trouble. Guan Huichun cooperated with the Red Army soldiers. If anyone did not get along with her, she would drag them out, fabricate charges against them, and make the Red Army soldiers criticize and denounce them.
If public criticism wasn't enough, they would confiscate their homes.
She lacked cultural refinement and looked down on calligraphy, paintings, pottery, and the like. Even if she did appreciate them, they wouldn't be hers to claim. With so many people confiscating property, she would at best be a handyman, only able to pick up the scraps of gold that others didn't want.
Gold bracelets, gold rings, and gold earrings weren't enough, so he took advantage of the chaos to buy some more, and over the years he accumulated a whole cloth bag full.
Zhao Gan's father is a worry, and Zhao Gan is unreliable. Guan Huichun plans to rely on this bag of gold for his retirement. If he runs out of money in his old age, he can sell a few. With the pension from above, he can enjoy his old age without any problems.
This bag of gold was Guan Huichun's spiritual pillar.
She lived her whole life and left nothing behind but these few valuable things. Over the years, the old neighbors she had persecuted have gradually returned to their jobs and moved back to the compound. They see Guan Huichun all the time and often gossip about her behind her back.
When Guan Huichun was so ashamed of being scolded, he would take out the gold, examine it carefully, count each piece, wipe it clean, and put it back.
The things she cherished were all taken away by someone, and Guan Huichun was so anxious that she almost vomited blood and fainted.
This bag of gold had been in our house for years and no one had touched it. It was gone as soon as the Shu family came. If it wasn't the Shu family who stole it, then who was it?
Shulan wanted to use a hammer to wake up her past self.
She hated herself for insisting on being with someone like Zhao Gan. If she hadn't been so stubborn, her family wouldn't have suffered such humiliation, and she wouldn't be in such a difficult situation.
“We didn’t steal anything from you, Guan Huichun. I’m warning you, you need to provide evidence before you speak.”
Guan Huichun's expression wasn't pleasant after Shu Lan called her by name; she merely gave a disdainful smile.
"Evidence? You came and the things disappeared, what evidence do you need? I told Zhao Gan long ago not to go after rural women, but he wouldn't listen to me. See? You dared to steal from my house on your first visit. What else are you incapable of?"
"Pah! No matter how poor my family is, we would never steal from others. Don't underestimate us."
"Looking down on me? If you weren't guilty, why would you be rushing home without even eating? Isn't it all to sell the stolen goods? Let me tell you, Shulan, if you don't hand over the gold today, none of you are leaving here!"
Shulan was furious, and Deng Fangping and Shu Aiguo were also speechless with anger. What else could this be but looking down on others?
They assumed they were from the countryside and that the loss of their belongings would lead them to be wrongly accused. Deng Fangping, who had never complained about being poor her whole life, realized then that poverty could indeed bring a lot of trouble.
If they lived in Deyang, she would be the owner of Shujia Roujiamo (a type of Chinese sandwich), Shu Aiguo would be the owner of Xibao Furniture City, and they would also have Chu Yu, a wealthy relative with two buildings. Who would dare to accuse them of stealing money?
People judge a book by its cover, and no matter how angry Deng Fangping is, she can't prove her innocence.
Chu Yu remained relatively calm. "Uncle, let's call the police!"
Shu Aiguo nodded in agreement. Why waste time arguing with Guan Huichun? He knew his child well. He had never stolen money when they were poor, so there was no reason for him to be envious of others when they were rich. If a child were to steal money, he wouldn't steal gold.
Guan Huichun sneered: "Call the police? You dare to call the police after stealing things? Are you trying to take the opportunity to run away with the stolen goods?"
Guan Huixian ran over and helped Guan Huichun, who was visibly agitated.
“My poor sister, how did you end up with such unreasonable in-laws? It’s bad enough that they’re all poor and stingy, but they stole your gold and won’t even admit it. You can’t let them get away with this; you have to take them to the police station!”
Guan Huichun nodded and told Dawang to call the police.
Da Wang is Guan Huixian's eldest son, who is 14 years old this year. Guan Huichun treats him like a son and often asks him to do errands. Each time, Guan Huichun gives him a dollar for pocket money, and Da Wang is quite willing to help Guan Huichun.
Da Wang looked at Guan Huixian, and Guan Huixian nodded at him.
"Dawang, go to the police station and bring her back for your aunt."
Da Wang nodded, wiped his face, and was about to leave when Chu Yu stopped him.
"Since the items were just stolen, no one present can leave the scene. Our family can't go to the police, and neither can your family. Who knows if you're planning to take the stolen goods out and then turn around and accuse us?"
Many of the neighbors watching were eager for a good show. Chu Yu pondered that Guan Huichun was a bad person and probably wouldn't get along with the neighbors in the family compound.
"Why don't we ask one of the neighbors who are here to help us run a errand and ask the police to come and investigate this matter thoroughly?"
Guan Huichun's eyes widened. "How could I possibly do such a thing?"
"Neighbors, although you may not know us, you certainly know you. You know better than we do what kind of people the Zhao family is, what kind of person you, Guan Huichun, are, and what kind of person Zhao Gan is. This is our first time visiting, how would we know where the gold is hidden? With so many people in the house, who could steal a large bag of gold in full view of everyone? It is you, Guan Huichun, who are of low character and are very likely to slander others. I wonder if any neighbor would be willing to go and prove our innocence?"
Guan Huichun had many enemies in the family compound. As soon as Chu Yu mentioned it, a male neighbor stood up.
Seven years ago, Guan Huichun led her Red Army soldiers to seize her male neighbor's house, smashed his mother's memorial tablet, and caused his pregnant wife to miscarry. She has been unable to conceive for many years, and the male neighbor hates her to the core.
“Young lady, I’ll run an errand for you. Chief Qiao of the police station is from my hometown. I know where he lives. I’ll have him bring some people over.”
"Thank you, brother, for your trouble." Chu Yu said very politely.
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