Chapter 604 Fortune and misfortune go hand in hand!!!

“Leader, do you know me?” Jin Laofei tried hard to force a flattering smile, trying to get close to Xu Ping’an.

“Stop smiling so frivolously here! Fatty Jin, you are quite courageous, aren’t you?” Xu Ping’an’s eyes were as sharp as knives, and his tone was cold. He then waved his hand to signal his men: “Take them all back!”

At this moment, the criminals are caught red-handed and the evidence is irrefutable.

Jin Laofei and his group were caught on the spot by Xu Ping’an. Faced with such conclusive evidence, they were speechless and had no way to defend themselves.

When they returned to the Liujiazhuang Branch, Jin Laofei and his accomplices were like deflated balls. They quickly surrendered and confessed all their crimes.

“Name!” The interrogator’s voice was cold and majestic.

“Fatty Jin!” He subconsciously called out the nickname.

“Bang!” The interrogator slammed the table so hard that the whole room seemed to tremble. “I’m asking about your real name!”

“Jin Sihai, Jin Sihai!” Jin Laofei hurriedly changed his words, with beads of sweat oozing out of his forehead.

“Age!” the interrogator continued to ask, his eyes sharp.

“Thirty-five! Hehe…I’m born in the year of the pig!” Jin Sihai didn’t know the seriousness of the matter yet, and thought that he would be released soon like he had been released before.

He didn’t even think about the fact that in the past, the most they had committed were extortion and petty theft, which were not serious crimes.

Can it be the same this time?

In response to Jin Laofei, there was another deafening “bang!”

“Jin Sihai, be serious! Just answer what I ask and don’t talk nonsense!” The interrogator’s voice was filled with unquestionable severity.

“Okay, okay government!” Jin Laofei felt something was wrong, cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and he was completely panicked.

The atmosphere in the interrogation room was so tense that even the air seemed to freeze.

Jin Sihai lowered his head, rubbing his hands unconsciously, and beads of sweat on his forehead slid down his cheeks.

He secretly glanced up at the interrogator and found that he was staring at him coldly. That look seemed to be able to penetrate his heart and leave him nowhere to hide.

“Jin Sihai, the case you are involved in this time is of a very serious nature. It is not just as simple as extortion.” The interrogator’s voice was low and powerful, and every word hit Jin Sihai’s heart like a hammer.

Jin Sihai’s throat tightened and his voice trembled: “Government, I really didn’t know this matter would be so serious. I just wanted to make some quick money and have a good year…”

“Earn a quick buck?” The interrogator sneered, “Do you know that your actions have involved illegal organization of gangs, extortion, robbery, wounding, and endangering public safety?
Your actions have violated many laws, and the consequences are very serious! You can expect to spend the rest of your life in prison!”

Jin Sihai’s face turned pale instantly, and his lips trembled: “Government, I… I really didn’t know it would be so serious, I…”

“Are you scared now?” The interrogator’s voice was filled with sarcasm. “If you had known this would happen, why did you do it in the first place? You people always think you can do whatever you want, but in the end, you only hurt others and yourself!”

Don’t be fooled by this boy’s usual loudness and bluffing, he is actually a cowardly person.

Facing the interrogator’s questioning, Jin Laofei was particularly cooperative and confessed everything in detail, trying to get a reduced sentence by confessing.

According to Jin Laofei’s confession, their group was originally a group of idle vagrants in a county town in Beihe.

This group of people idle around all day, do not work, and have no goals in life.

Until two years ago, under the organization and instigation of Jin Laofei, they gradually formed a small gang and began to engage in petty theft and extortion in the local streets.

Their actions not only disrupted the local social order, but also caused considerable trouble and losses to many innocent residents.

As a result, they were dealt with by the local police many times, but because the crimes they committed were not serious, they were only detained and educated a few times before being released.

However, the last time, he was sentenced to six months in prison for injuring someone, and was released from prison just over a month ago.

After regaining his freedom, Jin Laofei did not repent. Instead, he was complacent and thought that he had become somewhat famous in the underworld and had a certain level of “qualifications”.

This self-inflated mentality made him no longer satisfied with the “small fights” in his hometown’s small county, but he ambitiously wanted to go to Yanjing, attempting to make a big splash there and create the so-called “glory” again.

Under the leadership of Jin Laofei, this group of people with “lofty ambitions” embarked on a journey to the capital, eager to “establish themselves” in this prosperous city and make a name for themselves.

However, in Yanjing, a place where dragons and tigers fight each other, how could these newly arrived country bumpkins easily establish themselves?

Which of the “bosses” here is not battle-hardened and powerful?
After several setbacks, Jin Laofei and his gang inevitably wanted to give up, and began to think that if they really couldn’t make it, they might as well go home and end their life.

Just when they were about to give up, an unexpected news came: there was a place called Liujiazhuang in the western suburbs of Yanjing, which was even more prosperous than the city.

This rekindled the hope of Jin Laofei and others. They thought: Since we have finally come to Yanjing, we can’t return empty-handed. Why not go to Liujiazhuang and try our luck?
Unexpectedly, after arriving in Liujiazhuang area, Jin Laofei was overjoyed!
What’s going on!

That is, Jin Laofei and others found out after they arrived here that, hey! There was no “force” in the huge Liujiazhuang area to plant a flag.

“If you don’t take what God gives you, you will suffer the consequences!” Jin Laofei was secretly happy, thinking that this was God’s favor to him, and he was destined to make great strides here and achieve an extraordinary career.

However, Jin Laofei, who was determined to “expand his territory” in Liujiazhuang, looked around and found that he had only a few people under his command and their strength was weak, which was far from the image of the “boss” in his mind.

Therefore, Jin Laofei secretly decided to raise some “funds” to expand the team and lay a solid foundation for future “conquests”.

It was the twelfth lunar month, and the major markets in Liujiazhuang were exceptionally prosperous, crowded with people, as if the entire area was ignited by the excitement.

Merchants from all over the world gathered here, shouting and bargaining could be heard one after another, and everyone’s face was filled with joy of booming business.

When he first arrived, Jin Laofei didn’t dare to offend the local merchants, so he set his sights on these weak outsiders.

Qin Huimin is one of the targets chosen by Jin Laofei and his gang. Compared with the burly men, this delicate and tender girl is easier to bully.

So, Jin Laofei first used Qin Huimin as a “target”, intending to spread the reputation of his group in this area, without worrying that other vendors would not give in.

However, plans did not change quickly. Their first attempt to “collect” was not successful. They did not get a penny from Qin Huimin, but only stole a truckload of fireworks and firecrackers.

It was because of this that Jin Laofei was in a hurry to “cash out” and was caught red-handed by the local police.

What he didn’t expect was that the public security management in Liujiazhuang was so strict and the police officers were so efficient in solving cases!

I was wondering why no one came here to “stand up the stick”!

It seems that no one dares to come to this place!
Thinking of this, Jin Laofei felt so regretful that he wanted to cry but had no tears.

He just got out and he has to go back in right away. It will be a long time before he gets out again. He really regrets it!

……

As night falls, the Liu family compound is shrouded in warm lights.

“Miss Xiaomin, it’s getting late and there’s snow on the road. Why don’t you stay in my humble home for a night?” Deng Ru looked at Qin Huimin kindly, her eyes full of concern.

Qin Huimin heard this and quickly waved her hands: “Grandma Deng, I’ve already bothered you all day today. I’m really sorry to cause you more trouble.”

At this time, Liu Jingzhai interrupted and said, “Xiao Min, what are you talking about? We are all acquaintances.

Look at our yard, there are plenty of empty rooms, what trouble can it cause to you to live here?” He paused, and added earnestly: “Besides, you are a girl, and you have to ride that three-wheeled motorcycle with wind blowing in from all sides at this late hour, and travel more than a hundred miles at night. How can we rest assured?” “There is also good news. The police station just called and said that the gang of hooligans who bullied you have been caught. They are being tried in the police station now, and we will give you a fair explanation soon.”

Qin Huimin smiled as she heard the words, her tear-stained face still wet: “Really, Uncle Liu? This is so exciting!”

Liu Jingzhai smiled and nodded, his tone firm: “It is absolutely true, and not a penny of your property will be lost. It has all been recovered.”

He then added gently: “So, just rest up at our house for the night. It won’t be too late to go back tomorrow. We’ll take care of everything.”

Qin Huimin was so moved that she was unable to express it in words, with tears of gratitude flashing in her eyes: “Uncle Liu, Grandma Deng, I really don’t know how to thank you two. I will always remember this kindness in my heart. Let me kowtow to you first to express my gratitude!” As she said that, she knelt solemnly on the ground and kowtowed deeply.

Seeing this, Liu Jingzhai hurried forward to support Qin Huimin, with a helpless tone: “Oh, Xiaomin, there is no need for us to be so polite, stop it!”

Qin Huimin had a stubborn personality and was determined to kowtow to express her feelings. Her action was resolute and would not tolerate rejection.

Liu Jingzhai waved his hands and half-jokingly advised: “Don’t kowtow anymore. If you keep kowtow, I’m afraid you’ll send me away!”

Hearing this, Qin Huimin’s face turned red with shame, and she finally stopped and no longer insisted on kowtowing.

Seeing that Qin Huimin finally gave up the idea of ​​leaving, Deng Ru smiled and said, “Xiaomin, let’s go and have dinner first. It won’t be too late to eat while waiting!”

“Okay, Grandma Deng!” Qin Huimin responded softly with a hint of gratitude in her eyes.

The three of them walked into the restaurant in the front yard and saw the granddaughter-in-law Li Qinglan, who was very graceful, and the housemaid Wu Jie were serving delicious dishes to the table. The aroma was so fragrant that it whetted their appetite.

“Grandpa, grandma, Xiao Min, the food is ready, come and eat! Xiao Min, come, sit next to me.” Li Qinglan greeted them warmly, her tone full of kindness and care.

At this moment, Liu Jingzhai looked around and frowned slightly: “Hey! Where is Xiaowei?” he asked puzzledly, obviously not seeing his beloved great-grandson.

“Hehe, he’s at my second uncle’s house in our old house,” Li Qinglan explained with a smile, “My second uncle is also on vacation, and my brother and his family are back with him. Xiaowei had so much fun playing with his cousins ​​that he didn’t want to leave. No matter how much we persuaded him, he refused to come back…”

“Oh! Tielin and his family are back?” A hint of joy flashed in Liu Jingzhai’s eyes.

“Well, my second uncle just came back not long ago and said he would come to visit you in a while.” The family member continued.

“It’s so dark, why are you here?” Liu Jingzhai waved his hand, his tone full of concern, “Tell them to come back tomorrow! Besides, it’s so late, and the wind is strong at night, don’t let the children get cold.”

“Haha, it’s only a few steps away, and the kids are all wearing big-brand duck down jackets imported from Canada, so they won’t be cold!”

“Forget it, come if you want! Is Dongdong asleep?”

“Well, I didn’t sleep all afternoon, and I couldn’t hold on after drinking oxtail soup in the evening.” Li Qinglan said with a smile while serving soup to everyone.

“Okay, let’s eat!” Liu Jingzhai gave the order. The rule of the Liu family has always been like this, the head of the family would be the first to pick up the chopsticks.

After Qin Huimin sat down, she stared at this magnificent restaurant in a daze.

You can imagine how wealthy the Liu family is. Putting aside other things, just this three-bedroom restaurant in front of her is so big that it is beyond Qin Huimin’s imagination.

There are many people in Yanjing City who have a family of more than ten but do not have such a large house.

And this is just one of their restaurants. According to Uncle Liu, there is also a multifunctional restaurant in this yard that is larger than this big restaurant.

Qin Huimin’s eyes wandered around the restaurant. The magnificent chandeliers, carved wall decorations, and carpets inlaid with gold thread, every detail demonstrated the ultimate luxury.

Her fingers gently slid across the edge of the dining table. The smooth touch of the wood made her sigh that this material was something that most people would never be able to obtain in their lifetime.

“Xiao Min, Xiao Min?” Li Qinglan gently touched Qin Huimin who was in a trance beside her.

“Hey, Sister Li.” Qin Huimin woke up as if from a dream and responded quickly.

“Haha, what are you thinking about? Come and try the chicken soup I made. There are a lot of good things added to it, such as sea cucumber, abalone, ginseng, and wolfberry. It is very nourishing.

You hit your head today and lost a lot of blood, you need to heal it well!” Li Qinglan said with a smile, her eyes full of concern.

“Thank you, Sister Li, you are so kind.” Qin Huimin gratefully took the bowl of soup handed to her by Li Qinglan.

The warm soup exuded a rich aroma, instantly dispelling the chaos in her mind. She blew the hot air gently, took a sip carefully, and immediately felt a warm current sliding from her throat into her stomach, and her whole body felt much more comfortable.

She couldn’t help but exclaimed: “Sister Li, this soup is so delicious, your cooking skills are really amazing.” After hearing this, Li Qinglan showed a gratified smile on her face.

“Well, it tastes good. Drink more. There’s plenty here.”

Deng Ru was standing by, skillfully picking up a palm-sized prawn and gently placing it in Qin Huimin’s bowl, saying in a gentle and kind tone, “Come on, Xiaomin, try this Bohai shrimp. I heard it was just caught, so it’s very fresh!”

Qin Huimin slowly picked up the shrimp, her fingertips trembling slightly, but she didn’t peel it. Her eyes gradually became moist, and tears silently slid down, as if carrying unspeakable emotions.

“Oh, what’s going on? Why are you crying for no reason?” Upon seeing this, old lady Deng Ru immediately put down her chopsticks and asked with concern.

She has always been kindhearted, and she has an inexplicable sense of closeness to Qin Huimin. In particular, some of Qin Huimin’s expressions always remind her of her daughter Liu Zhiruo when she was young.

This kind of love for Qin Huimin makes her concern for Qin Huimin more sincere.

Qin Huimin’s eyes were red and her voice was choked with sobs: “Grandpa Liu, Grandma Deng, and Sister Li, you have been so kind to me. My grandparents have never cared for me like this.”

Grandma Deng gently patted her shoulder, with a hint of reproach: “Silly child, where did you come from? Are your grandparents not good to you?”

Qin Huimin lowered her head, a trace of sadness flashed in her eyes: “To be honest, my family favors boys over girls, and my grandparents have never liked me since I was a child.”

She took a deep breath and continued, “When I was a child, whenever there was something delicious or fun at home, my older brother and younger brother would always be given it first. I could only watch helplessly.”

She took a deep breath, her tone filled with helplessness and sadness, and she slowly said, “When I was a child, whenever there was something delicious or fun at home, my older brother and younger brother were always given priority, and I could only stand aside and watch helplessly, feeling lost and aggrieved.”

She paused, a hint of sadness flashed in her eyes, and continued, “Afterwards, my father passed away, and their attitude became even colder and more distant towards me, as if I had become a superfluous existence in this family.”

Her voice trembled slightly as she continued, “My mother has always been in poor health, so in order to reduce the burden on the family, I had to go out to work early to earn money.

I originally wanted to start a small business to improve my family’s life, but I almost lost everything and all my efforts went to waste.”

At this point, Qin Huimin raised her head, with sincere gratitude in her eyes, and said softly: “If it weren’t for your help, I really don’t know how our family would have survived this New Year. Thank you so much!”

“Hey, silly child, why are you saying thank you? Don’t mention thank you again in the future. We just did what we could.” Deng Ru felt a surge of pity in her heart. Looking at Qin Huimin in front of her, she felt more and more pitiful for her.

Liu Jingzhai also secretly sighed, he didn’t expect that the girl he saved would bear such a heavy family burden. A young girl should have been carefree, but she had to bear the pressure of life so early.

“In your situation, why don’t you go to the city to ask your two aunts for help?” He couldn’t help but ask with concern, with a hint of confusion and heartache in his tone.

“I know your two aunts, their families are pretty good now!”

Qin Huimin raised her head and shook her head, saying, “When my father was alive, my mother and my aunts didn’t get along.

I know the main reason may be my mother, so I don’t want to trouble my aunts, I can take care of the family myself.”

Liu Jingzhai didn’t expect that this little girl had such a strong character. If it were her aunt Qin Huairu, she would have gone to the door to beg for mercy long ago.

(End of this chapter)