Chapter 98: The Momentum Has Passed

Hearing Qin Huairu's words, Shazhu grinned and said excitedly:

"Yes, yes, it's still Qin Jie who is good to me."

"This… I really can't say that."

"Let's just go, it's no big deal."

Deaf Old Lady furrowed her brows and asked:

"Hmph, is what you saw related to Qin Huairu?"

The matter has come to this.

Deaf Old Lady had to speak plainly.

Because she knows Shazhu too well.

Single‑minded.

Once she decides, she disregards everything else.

She really worries that Shazhu will take everything on himself.

Then that job might not be secure.

If Shazhu loses his job, will he still support her in old age?

He may have the intention, but lacks the ability.

She's becoming more sharp‑tongued now.

She can't even eat ordinary meals.

Yi Zhonghai is now also nervous about Lin Shengli.

Before, he would occasionally bring some meat, but now it's basically noodles every day, or black buns; she's tired of it.

So, at this moment you must step forward.

Only by protecting Shazhu will she be able to eat and drink well later.

Hearing her words, Shazhu was momentarily stunned.

Qin Huairu felt a sudden shiver run through her body.

"Hmph, this old immortal, just to protect Shazhu, drags our Bang Geng into the fray."

"You wait for me; after this is over, I'll keep Shazhu away from you."

Though she felt very upset inside, Qin Huairu forced a faint smile and said:

"Old lady, you can't speak carelessly."

"Everything requires evidence."

"I didn't cheat with Shazhu; no, I have absolutely no connection to this matter."

"I'm just worried about Shazhu."

"You, at such an age, should just enjoy your retirement at home."

"Just stop worrying about these things, okay."

Deaf Old Lady frowned: "Jia Family daughter‑in‑law, there's no need to rush to clear the relationship."

"Whether there's a connection or not, only Shazhu knows best."

"I trust Shazhu will know how to choose."

"If he truly takes the blame for someone, the police won't just let it go."

"If anything else is uncovered, Shazhu will not only be dragged into a public criticism, but his good job may also be at risk."

Shazhu felt a sudden shiver upon hearing that.

He had just thought of that.

Why did he push this matter out of his mind as soon as Qin Huairu spoke up?

As for Qin Huairu,

her mood instantly became complicated.

She had, after all, considered the old lady's words.

At first, she was reckless, insisting that Shazhu take the blame for Bang Geng.

Bang Geng's reputation must not be tarnished.

But.

If Shazhu loses his job because of this, life will become too hard later.

If Shazhu loses his job, can he still often bring leftovers to their family?

Can he still often support her?

Can he still often lend money to her?

Know that Shazhu lending her money is basically giving it away for free.

She never repays it.

Shazhu hardly ever pressed her.

Before Lin Shengli appeared, Yi Zhonghai often helped their family.

If Shazhu loses his job and can't support her, Yi Zhonghai is still there.

But since Lin Shengli arrived, that piggy old lady has completely offended Yi Zhonghai.

Yi Zhonghai no longer cares about their family.

If Shazhu loses his job again, she'll be completely without help.

Shazhu took a quiet, deep breath, lowered his head and said:

"Officer, I think I've decided to speak up."

He didn't dare to raise his head.

He was afraid to see Qin Huairu's pitiful gaze.

By then he couldn't bring himself to be harsh again.

But.

Now if he isn't ruthless, he might be done for.

Hope Qin Jie can understand.

By then I will definitely compensate Qin Jie well.

Police: "He Yuzhu, have you made up your mind?"

Shazhu still kept his head down: "I've decided."

Police: "Then speak quickly."

Shazhu gritted his teeth, made up his mind, and said:

"It's like this."

"I saw Bang Geng making beggar's chicken to eat after work today."

Upon saying that.

The whole meeting hall erupted in an uproar.

Everyone in the courtyard knew that Bang Geng's hands weren't clean; he had often stolen from Shazhu's home.

However, besides Shazhu's home, no one else had lost anything.

So everyone had always turned a blind eye.

Shazhu deliberately left the door unlocked, deliberately let Bang Geng steal—that was his business.

Moreover, Shazhu had a violent temper and would lash out at the slightest provocation.

Who would dare say that?

Upon hearing Shazhu's words, Qin Huairu couldn't help but turn deathly pale.

Now it's over.

Bang Geng's reputation can't be saved.

Ah, who knows whether this is a blessing or a disaster.

Shazhu glanced at Qin Huairu from the corner of his eye, seeing her stand there with her head slightly lowered, her face uncertain.

His heart felt like it was being cut by a knife.

At that moment, Jia Zhangshi came over fuming, pointing at Shazhu and shouting:

"You idiot, my Bang Geng is a good kid—how could he possibly steal chicken?"

Shazhu looked at Jia Zhangshi and gave an apologetic smile:

"Bang Geng's grandma, I didn't say Bang Geng stole chicken."

"I only said I saw him making beggar's chicken to eat."

The quiet onlooker Lin Shengli spoke up:

"In that case, let Bang Geng come out and face us directly."

Jia Zhangshi roared:

"No, why should we face you?"

"My grandson could never steal chicken."

Police: "Auntie, if you don't call him out,"

"then we'll consider him guilty and afraid to come out."

"Besides, don't think we're just eating dry rice."

"If you don't want him to come out, do we really have no way?"

Qin Huairu let out a long sigh and said:

"Police comrade, please wait a moment; I'll bring the child out right away."

Now that it's come to this.

Qin Huairu already knew the situation was lost.

Once the police got involved, the matter completely changed.

Now it's no longer up to her.

Now she only wants to use the chance of taking Bang Geng to teach him how to speak.

As long as Bang Geng holds firm, his charge will be much lighter, and maybe he won't have to go to the Shaoguansuo.

Otherwise.

If Bang Geng goes into the Shaoguansuo, his future is completely ruined.

Police: "I'll go with you."

Now Bang Geng is a suspect.

The police naturally have to follow along.

Otherwise, what if they collude on their statements?

Upon hearing the police's words, Qin Huairu's legs went weak involuntarily.

A few minutes later.

Bang Geng was brought out.

Qin Huairu spoke first: "Bang Geng, tell the police uncle properly."

"How did the beggar's chicken you made this afternoon come about?"

"It's you being careless......"

Hearing this, the police hurriedly interrupted, saying:

"Hey hey hey, let the child speak for themselves."

Bang Geng glanced at Qin Huairu, then at the police, and finally turned his gaze to Shazhu.

Shazhu, upon seeing that, quickly lowered his head.

He now didn't dare to look at Bang Geng's pitiful gaze.

He was now so heartbroken he could barely breathe.

Police: "Bang Geng, speak up, where did your beggar's chicken come from?"

Bang Geng stammered: "I, I also don't know, at that time, I, anyway I didn't steal it."