Liu Linlin still held out some hope, but when she saw her father's expression, she knew it was over.
The father and daughter have been to Guangdong Province several times and used to take the same bus, but they have never encountered such a thing.
Maybe it was because the scammers were too skilled or the bus was too crowded, but they didn’t even notice that their money was missing.
Liu Wensheng is already in his fifties, with gray hair. He is sitting on the ground now, looking quite pitiful.
Liu Linlin was in tears. She had worked hard for several years to earn the 40,000 yuan, and it was stolen just like that.
Liu Linlin felt some conflicting regrets in her heart. If she had known this would happen, she would have used the money to buy a house or a shop and wait for it to appreciate in value.
But if that were the case, would she be willing?
In her previous life, Liu Linlin had become accustomed to being the center of attention in upper society.
How could she bear to be mediocre now? She had to make a name for herself to soothe the unrest in her heart.
When the people in the hotel saw the appearance of Liu Linlin and Liu Wensheng, they knew that their money had been stolen.
They continued to work on their tasks and paid no attention to them.
It’s not that the people in the hotel are indifferent, it’s because they see too many things, there are travelers being robbed every day, and they can’t sympathize enough.
Besides, both of them were well dressed, especially the lady.
With big wavy hair, fashionable clothes and a high-end watch, he looks like a rich man.
They probably don't need the pity of working-class people like them.
Liu Linlin saw that people passing by were looking at them strangely and felt a little embarrassed, so she quickly helped Liu Wensheng up.
"Dad, what should I do now? I don't have any money on me. Even the change in my bag was stolen."
Liu Wensheng stuffed the clothes he had dumped out into his bag and sighed heavily, "All the money I had on me was stolen, too."
He didn't know how those thieves were so powerful. They knew exactly where the money was hidden.
"Let's go to the police station and report the case first. Our ID cards have also been stolen. We can't even buy train tickets. I'll call your eldest sister later and ask our family to think of a solution."
After all, Liu Wensheng was over fifty years old and had lived for most of his life. He was already experienced and quickly figured out a plan to deal with the situation.
Liu Linlin thought for a moment and said to her father, "Dad, my eldest sister doesn't know anyone here, so it's no use calling her. If my mom knew about this, she would be very worried. Why don't we call my aunt? She knows a lot of people and should be able to help us."
A few years ago, Liu Wensheng felt a little resentful towards his elder sister because of the issue of assigning jobs to his children.
In the past few years, we haven't seen each other much, except for a few younger generations who visit during the New Year and other festivals. But they just say a few words and leave, and we haven't even had a meal at home.
In fact, Liu Wensheng also wanted to ask his elder sister for help as soon as possible. But with the relationship between the two families, he was a little embarrassed to ask.
"Linlin, let's go to the police station to report the case. With so much money, it's a big case. The police will definitely take it seriously, and it's possible that we can get it back."
Liu Wensheng still held on to the fantasy that the police could help them get the money back.
When talking about the 40,000 yuan that was stolen, Liu Linlin felt so heartbroken that her heart was bleeding.
The father and daughter asked the hotel staff about the nearby public security bureau, and then went to report the case with their luggage.
The Public Security Bureau accepted the case and told them to go back and wait for news.
But now they are penniless and have lost their ID cards. Where can they wait for news?
Liu Linlin did not ask her father's opinion. While he was in the toilet, she asked the police officer who was taking their statements.
"Comrade, can I borrow your phone?"
"Where did you hit?"
"My aunt's home in the Beijing Military Region compound. The phone number is XXXXX." Liu Linlin reported a string of numbers skillfully.
The police officer paused for a moment, raised his head and looked at her, then pointed to the phone next to him and said, "Call."
"Thank you, comrade." Liu Linlin thanked him with a smile, then picked up the microphone and skillfully pressed a string of numbers.
Today is Sunday. Liu Aihua and her granddaughter went to the movies, and Jiang Peiyuan was home alone.
He was a little surprised when he received a call from Liu Linlin, "What are you doing in Guangdong Province?"
"Uncle, didn't I open a clothing store? My dad came with me to buy the goods, but someone stole my money while we were on the bus."
Liu Linlin didn't expect that it was her uncle who answered the phone. She didn't dare to flatter him or act pitiful, so she answered honestly.
"Uncle, my father and I also lost our IDs, and now we can't go back. You and aunt know a lot of people, can you help us think of a solution?"
After all, they are his wife's brothers and nieces from her mother's side. Now that they have called home, Jiang Peiyuan can't just ignore it.
He asked where Liu Linlin was and asked them to wait there.
Then he called his former subordinate and asked him to help buy two train tickets and send the person back.
After Liu Wensheng came out of the bathroom, he learned that his daughter had called her brother-in-law.
He nodded silently and sat in the yard depressed, thinking about the 40,000 yuan that was stolen.
Liu Linlin glanced outside from time to time, wondering who her uncle would ask to pick them up? Could it be someone she knew?
About half an hour later, a jeep stopped in front of the Public Security Bureau and a man in military uniform got out.
He first went to the Public Security Bureau to ask, and then walked towards Liu Linlin and Liu Wensheng, very politely.
"Hello, my name is Zhang Tianren, and Chief Jiang sent me to pick you up."
Liu Linlin felt a little disappointed because the person she saw was not the one she had imagined.
Liu Wensheng immediately stood up and shook hands with Zhang Tianren. "Hello, hello, Comrade Zhang. Thank you for your help."
"You're welcome." Zhang Tianren invited them into his car and took them to a nearby restaurant for a meal.
Liu Linlin glanced at the two bars on his military uniform, her eyes flashed, and she started chatting with him enthusiastically.
Zhang Tianren was very polite. He ordered a table full of dishes to entertain them and answered all of Liu Linlin's questions.
After dinner, he personally sent them to the train station.
Liu Linlin thought they would stay here for one night, but she didn't expect to send them away on the same day. It was too hasty.
She was also planning to get in touch with Zhang Tianren, but she never found the opportunity.
Liu Linlin felt a little disappointed. Before getting off the car, she smiled and said, "Comrade Zhang, thank you for your hospitality today. Would you mind leaving us your phone number or contact address? We can come to thank you next time we come."
Zhang Tianren didn't think much about it and gave them his home address. Then he took out an envelope from his bag and gave it to Liu Wensheng.
"Comrade Liu, here is some money for your journey."
Liu Wensheng took it awkwardly and said, "Comrade Zhang, just consider it as a loan from me. I'll send it to you when I get back."
"It's okay." Zhang Tianren parked the car on the side of the road.
A staff member wearing a train station uniform was already waiting there.
Zhang Tianren nodded to him, and the man walked up to him with a smile, took the bag from Liu Wensheng, and took him and Liu Linlin into the train station.
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