Siheyuan: Steel Mill Engineer

Chapter 149 Thief of Saints
In Yi Zhonghai's opinion, if there was a thief in the compound, it would have the greatest impact on him as a rich old man. Although he did not care about his identity as a rich old man now, he still had to maintain his dignity at the critical moment.

What's more, Yi Zhonghai felt that the things in his nephew's house were much more valuable than those in He Yuzhu's house. If they were lost, it would be a big trouble.

"I think we should hold a meeting. There's a thief in the compound, and it's our compound. I think we need to have a good talk about this matter. Otherwise, who knows whose family will be harmed later." Liu Haizhong said pretentiously.

"That's right. We have to consider the issue of overall unity." Yan Bugui also said.

The three uncles in charge agreed on this matter, so naturally no one else had any objections.

Moreover, they all felt that what the three uncles said was correct. There were thieves in the compound, which was not a good thing for anyone.

"Okay, everyone, don't rush back to eat. Now that we are here, let's talk." Yi Zhonghai said.

"See who hasn't arrived yet." Liu Haizhong said.

"The Jia family hasn't arrived yet." Yan Bugui said after taking a look.

"Call them over and ask them to listen to this matter," said Yi Zhonghai.

After a while, Qin Huairu came out slowly.

Qin Huairu also heard He Yuzhu's yelling and cursing just now, but she didn't want to get involved because she felt that Jia Zhang was the most suspicious in this matter.

"What's going on? Another meeting?" Qin Huairu said.

"There's a thief in the yard. We need to have a good talk with him." Yi Zhonghai said.

"Okay, everyone is here, so let's start." Yi Zhonghai said.

"Today, a thief broke into Sha Zhu's house and stole pig's trotters and flour. Preliminary judgment is that it was done by someone in our compound, so whoever took it should take the initiative to come forward and don't make things difficult for us. If you come forward and apologize to Sha Zhu at this time, the matter will be over. If we find the thief, it will be hard to say." Yi Zhonghai said.

"That's right. If anyone took it, he should take the initiative to apologize to Sha Zhu and make the compensation. Then we can let this matter go." Yan Bugui also said.

No one spoke in the compound. No one really stole anything, so no one could say anything.

"Since no one knows about this, I will start asking." Yi Zhonghai said.

"Shazhu, tell me what happened in your house and why a thief broke into it." Yi Zhonghai said.

"Today, when I got home from get off work, I was preparing to cook as usual, and then I found that the pig's trotters in the cupboard were gone, and two kilograms of flour were missing. My wife and I didn't eat them, so there must have been a thief," said He Yuzhu.

"Silly Zhu, did you see it clearly? Could it be that a cat has entered?"

"That's right. Isn't it common for mice to be in trouble?"

After listening to He Yuzhu's words, everyone felt that this matter might be a misunderstanding. After all, it was very normal to have mice infestation these days.

"Can your rat eat two kilograms of flour at once?" He Yuzhu retorted.

"Besides, I checked the windows and door. The door was locked. The window was pushed open and there were footprints on it. If you don't believe it, we can go and take a look." He Yuzhu said.

"Since there are footprints, let's go and take a look. We can't escape this." Yi Zhonghai nodded.

With Yi Zhonghai taking the lead, the others followed suit. Anyway, He Yuzhu was in the central courtyard and could be reached in just two steps.

"It looks like this shoe print isn't very big. Could it be a child's?" Liu Haizhong muttered.

"Yes, he looks to be in his teens..." said Yan Bugui.

"The only people over ten years old in our compound are Yan Jiedi and Bang Geng." Liu Haizhong said with his hands behind his back.

"That's not right. My daughter Jie Di has gone to school and is not at home," said Yan Bugui.

"So, Qin Huairu, please tell us about this matter." Liu Haizhong looked at Qin Huairu.

"Impossible, my son Banggeng is such a well-behaved boy, how could he do such a thing?" Qin Huairu immediately began to deny it. In her opinion, it was impossible for her son to do such a thing.

"Don't worry, it's just a child after all, let's call the child out and ask him, then we'll know." Yi Zhonghai said. "That's right, call him out and ask him, it's just a child, just ask him clearly." Yan Bugui also said.

"That's it. Scream it out."

"I'll call someone."

At this time, there was no need for Yi Zhonghai and the others to give instructions, someone would naturally go and call for help.

Banggeng, who was hiding at home, had already heard the noise outside, but he was so frightened that he didn't dare to go out at this time.

"Grandma, what should we do?" Banggeng looked at Jia Zhang. He was really scared.

"Dear grandson, don't be afraid. As long as you don't tell anyone, no one will know. Don't worry, grandma is here." Jia Zhang said while touching Banggeng's head.

"Yeah." Bang Geng seemed to become much more confident.

"Banggeng, come out quickly." At this time, someone shouted outside the door.

"I'm not going!" Banggeng shouted.

"Hurry up, everyone is waiting for you, come out quickly."

"Grandma!" Banggeng looked at Jia Zhang.

"Go ahead, don't be afraid." Jia Zhang said.

Why didn't Jia Zhang show up? Because she was also a coward.

In fact, although Jia Zhang seems to be loud and noisy on weekdays, she is really a coward inside.

"Banggeng, come here quickly." Yi Zhonghai called out to Banggeng.

"Banggeng, tell me, have you been to Shazhu's house?" Yi Zhonghai asked.

"No, I didn't go." Banggeng shook his head repeatedly.

"Well, I believe Banggeng is a good boy. Then tell me, where did you go to play today?" Yan Bugui asked.

Yan Bugui is an elementary school teacher after all, he knows how to deal with elementary school students. This joke is ultimately about elementary school students.

"I just played at home and didn't go anywhere." Banggeng said straightforwardly.

Seeing this, Yan Bugui asked several more questions, and Banggeng answered them truthfully.

"Well, then tell me, what did you do at Shazhu's house? Was it fun?"

"Is not fun!"

"Wow!"

Everyone was in an uproar, and the great joke was exposed immediately.

"Quiet, everyone keep quiet." Yi Zhonghai shouted.

"Mom." Bang Geng knew that he had said the wrong thing and immediately hid behind Qin Huairu.

"Impossible, Banggeng is such a well-behaved boy, how could he steal something? This must be a mistake." Qin Huairu said while protecting Banggeng.

"Qin Huairu, don't be impatient. You haven't finished yet." Yan Bugui said.

"Banggeng, we all know that you are a good kid. Tell me, who asked you to go?" Yan Bugui continued to ask.

(End of this chapter)