Chapter 811 - 735: I Know Who the Thief Is (3)

Although Tan Aixiang seemed a bit resentful, Lin Wan could hear her meaning, which was agreeing with her cousin’s suggestion.

"I know Saozi isn’t a ruthless person, and you’re not short of a few thousand bucks now. Consider it Shen Rong owing you a favor."

"What’s all this talk about favors? As long as our conscience is clear. Plus, I think Rongrong has really grown up this time."

Lin Wan nodded in agreement.

Just as the two exchanged a smile, feeling relieved about Shen Rong’s matter, they suddenly heard a commotion and crying from next door.

Both were surprised, it seemed something was happening over at Shi Lan’s place. They quickly went out to take a look.

In the courtyard, Han Yi and Grandma also heard it. Han Yi swiftly followed them.

Leaving Grandma and the two children in the courtyard.

Da Ming mischievously chuckled at Little Star, "It must be that they’re catching a thief next door."

"Da Ming brother, let’s go have a look too. Aunt said she’d take me to catch the thief a few days ago, but she’s been too busy with work to earn money to buy me paintbrushes."

"Hmph, adults are like that. I told them there was a thief, and they never believed me."

"What is it? Who didn’t believe it?" Han Ying noticed the two little ones murmuring quietly and couldn’t quite understand.

"It’s about the thief at Godmother’s house. That night, Da Ming and I both saw it."

"Oh? Xingxing saw the thief?"

"I saw it first," Da Ming jumped in eagerly to respond.

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When they arrived, the police had just walked out from the factory, which was when Lin Wan and the others learned that Shi Lan’s money was stolen, and quite a lot, almost all her savings over the years.

This really surprised Lin Wan. How could it have vanished out of thin air? The elderly Ning couple sat nearby with gloomy expressions. Ning Jiang had also returned, sitting nearby, looking sullen.

"What did the police say?"

"The police said it might have been done by someone familiar. But without clues, it’s hard to investigate; we’re supposed to wait for news." Ning Jiang sighed, unable to think of who did it.

Because the place Shi Lan hid her money was very secretive, most people wouldn’t find it. Not even her parents knew.

"Alright, stop crying. It’s already like this; crying won’t solve anything." Lin Wan consoled Shi Lan. Now they could only cooperate with the police and quickly catch the thief. In this era without surveillance and such, it’s really hard to investigate.

"Yes, catching the thief quickly is what’s truly important."

"The police came and didn’t find anything suspicious."

"Did you ask all the factory employees?" Tan Aixiang asked.

"We asked, but usually when I go out, I lock the bedroom door, so most people can’t get in."

"Who has the keys?"

"Me, Ning Jiang, and my mother-in-law."

Once Shi Lan spoke, Ning Jiang’s mother quickly said, "It wasn’t me. Usually, I go into their room only to get the children’s clothes or something. I go in and come back out, didn’t dare stay long." After all, as her daughter-in-law’s room, she knew to avoid suspicion.

Of course, it’s hard to say anything, but since they’re outsiders, Ning Jiang knew it couldn’t have been his parents because there wasn’t any need. Plus, he understood his parents well.

These people came, but all they could do was worry uselessly; they really couldn’t help much.

Such an incident really breaks one’s heart. If they truly couldn’t retrieve it, they’d have to chalk it up to bad luck. But this was terrible luck, thousands of dollars, all of Shi Lan’s savings.

Just as a few were comforting her, Grandma came with the two children.

"I know who the thief is."

That one sentence stunned everyone in the house, even Shi Lan stopped her tears instantly. She excitedly rushed to Grandma, "Grandma Han, do you really know? Who is it? Which scoundrel is it?"

"Da Ming and Xingxing saw them that night."

Han Ying said, then motioned to Da Ming, nodding at him, signaling him to boldly speak out.