Chapter 129 Sent to the Police Station

Shen Xiaochuan deftly packed two bowls of fragrant, thick porridge into a lunchbox, along with plenty of delicious pickled vegetables. He carried the lunchbox and jogged all the way to the brigade headquarters.

"Chen, Hang, come and have breakfast," Shen Xiaochuan called out loudly.

"Oh, Xiao Chuan, you're being too polite! We can just go home and eat whatever we want, there's no need for you to bring it all over." Shen Hang waved his hand in refusal, swallowing hard.

In fact, their families' financial situation was not very good, and they often couldn't even guarantee a decent breakfast.

At this moment, looking at the tempting aroma of the porridge with its plump grains and the brightly colored pickled vegetables in front of them, their eyes were practically glued to the food, and their throats were involuntarily bobbing up and down. But they still managed to suppress their inner desires and try to decline.

"Hey! Stop arguing with me and eat while it's hot! We're brothers, there's no need to be so polite!" Shen Xiaochuan shoved the lunchbox into Shen Hang's hands without a word and said with a hearty laugh.

Without further ado, the two quickly picked up their lunchboxes and began to wolf down their food. In the blink of an eye, the lunchboxes were empty.

Time, like fine sand in an hourglass, flows away silently.

Before we knew it, the clock had already struck 9 o'clock.

At the far end of the road, two figures in police uniforms could be vaguely seen. They were slowly approaching on bicycles, each with a person on the back.

Upon seeing this, Shen Xiaochuan quickly strode forward to meet him.

As he approached, he smiled and greeted the two police officers warmly: "Hello, officers!"

At this moment, one of the older officers spoke up and asked, "Who called the police?" His voice was steady and powerful.

Shen Xiaochuan quickly straightened up and replied with a serious expression, "Hello, it was our captain who called the police, but I am the real victim."

Upon hearing this, one of the policemen looked at Shen Xiaochuan with suspicion, scrutinizing him from head to toe, seemingly not quite believing what he was saying.

Seeing this, Shen Xiaochuan quickly explained, "This is what happened. Last night I was resting at home when I suddenly heard a strange noise outside."

"When I went outside, I was shocked to find two thieves trying to break into my house! Luckily, there were many kind-hearted villagers around, and we all worked together to catch the two thieves."

"They were locked up in the brigade headquarters, and the brigade captain called the police this morning," Shen Xiaochuan said clearly.

The police officer, who was taking notes with a notebook and pen, then asked, "Okay, I understand the situation. So, did these two thieves steal any valuables from your home?"

He asked questions while taking careful notes.

"I discovered it before I could, but many families in our village have recently lost things, so it's possible that they stole them too."

Without hesitation, Shen Xiaochuan pinned the blame for the frequent thefts in the village entirely on those two people.

At this moment, the two thieves were like wilted eggplants, completely losing their temper and becoming unusually docile.

No matter how much Shen Xiaochuan criticized and scolded them, they kept their heads down and remained silent, not daring to offer any rebuttal.

"Officer, what kind of punishment do you think they will receive next?"

Shen Xiaochuan stared intently at the two men in front of him, who had been untied but handcuffed again, and asked the policeman in front of him a question.

The older policeman asked with a serious expression, and after a moment's thought, replied, "The evidence is conclusive. Based on relevant regulations and past experience, they will most likely be sent to a farm for labor reform."

"As for how many years the renovation will take, that depends on our further investigation into the quantity and value of the stolen items. Ultimately, the court will make a fair judgment."

After saying this, he and another policeman pushed the bicycle together, while the other two escorted the two dejected thieves slowly toward the town.

"Xiao Chuan, if there's nothing else, we'll head over now."

Shen Hang opened his mouth wide and let out a huge yawn, as if he could swallow a hippopotamus whole.

Alright, hurry home and rest! Next time, if I'm lucky enough to catch a pheasant or rabbit, I'll definitely treat you to a delicious meal!

Shen Xiaochuan nodded hurriedly in agreement, and a warm smile, as radiant as the spring sun, instantly bloomed on his simple face, as if it were melting the surrounding air.

They smiled at each other, and the two walked side by side with perfect understanding, taking light steps on their way home.

Watching them walk further and further away until they disappeared from sight, Shen Xiaochuan stood silently for a long time, gazing thoughtfully in that direction.

Then, as if suddenly snapping out of his reverie, he abruptly turned his head, his gaze fixed on the other side. His brows were slightly furrowed, his lips pursed, and his eyes flickered uncertainly, as if he were pondering something important.

However, after hesitating for a long time, he still didn't say a word. He just sighed softly, and like a deflated balloon, he turned around dejectedly and walked quickly towards his home in silence.

Shen Xiaochuan rushed home, picked up his basket, and without saying a word, headed straight for the mountain.

The mountain path was rugged and overgrown with weeds, but for Shen Xiaochuan, who often went up the mountain, it was a piece of cake.

It didn't take long for him to reach his destination, and he immediately spotted Shen Xiaoxiao diligently digging for medicinal herbs.

Hearing footsteps, Shen Xiaoxiao looked up and saw Shen Xiaochuan. "Brother! Why did you come so quickly? Have those two been taken away?" As soon as she saw Shen Xiaochuan, Shen Xiaoxiao immediately went to greet him and asked impatiently.

"Yeah, they've already taken him away. I heard that if everything goes smoothly in the end, he'll probably be sent to work on a farm. But he shouldn't be here for too long before he comes back," Shen Xiaochuan replied with a worried frown.

"Brother, look at you with that worried face. What are you worried about? Are you afraid they'll come back for revenge?"

Seeing her brother's solemn expression, Shen Xiaoxiao also frowned and asked suspiciously.

"Yeah, I am a little worried, after all, my parents don't really have any ability to protect themselves!"

Shen Xiaochuan looked at his sister and frankly expressed his thoughts, a hint of worry on his face.