CHAPTER 209: CHAPTER 209: THE DESERVING YET PITIFUL MAN (PART 1)

Lin Xiaoyan looked at the bustling crowd on the road, at the faces full of smiles, at the young people struggling for life...

They might never know that there are people still striving and working hard for this peaceful and prosperous time.

After returning home, Lin Xiaoyan thought for a moment and made a call to Liu Zi.

"Hello, sister-in-law, have you arrived in Sea City?"

Lin Xiaoyan: "Yes, just got home, I want to ask you something, how are the families of those three comrades?"

Liu Zi was unaware of those people’s situations. Upon hearing Lin Xiaoyan’s inquiry, he said, "Sister-in-law, I don’t know about this, I’ll go ask in a bit."

"Forget it, no need to ask."

Lin Xiaoyan’s main intention was to donate some money to the families of the three comrades who committed suicide.

In the end, Lin Xiaoyan transferred three hundred thousand to Liu Zi, asking him to pass it on to the families of the three comrades.

No matter if their families are wealthy or not, she just wants to do her part.

After Liu Zi received the three hundred thousand from Lin Xiaoyan, he was filled with emotion.

He sent He Qi’an a message, "Squad leader, sister-in-law is really good-hearted!"

Upon seeing Liu Zi’s message, He Qi’an replied with two words, "Nonsense!"

Liu Zi: ...

After a night of rest upon returning home, Lin Xiaoyan got up at five o’clock the next morning and went out for a run.

The autumn morning was very cool.

Perfect for running.

Lin Xiaoyan ran to the park, found a quiet spot with no one around, and continued practicing the cultivation technique Shi Wu had given her.

She had been practicing consistently for some time now, taking every moment to practice whenever she had time.

Sometimes she could only practice one motion or perhaps only go through the routine once, but she persevered.

Now back home, she finally has time to practice seriously.

During her practice, Lin Xiaoyan was completely focused, very serious.

After an hour, Lin Xiaoyan was drenched with sweat. She finally stretched, found a place to sit, and rested for a while.

It was only then that she noticed there were already people exercising in the park.

The surrounding area also became lively, and after resting, Lin Xiaoyan stood up and prepared to head home.

She opened her phone and saw a message from He Qi’an asking how her rest was last night.

Seeing He Qi’an’s message, Lin Xiaoyan felt sweet inside and replied, "Pretty good."

She then contacted Shi Wu, wondering if he had left Sea City.

Lin Xiaoyan, with her head down, sent a message to Shi Wu, and after sending it, she looked at the traffic lights ahead, which were just green. After checking the cars on both sides to ensure they were stopped, she walked across.

When she reached the middle, suddenly a man ran from the opposite side and bumped directly into her arm.

"Sorry, excuse me!"

The man turned his head quickly and apologized to Lin Xiaoyan, then swiftly ran to the opposite side.

Lin Xiaoyan glanced at the traffic lights – only seven seconds left – and quickly walked to the opposite side.

Once she reached the sidewalk, she turned around and looked over.

By now, the man was already nowhere to be seen.

Lin Xiaoyan checked the time, it was now seven minutes past nine.

She turned and walked towards the community. After taking a few steps, she couldn’t help but burst out laughing.

Just now, when the man bumped into her, she "saw" a scene, and the content of that scene... was just mind-blowing!

She didn’t know whether she should say the man deserved it or feel sorry for him!

However, that scene was just too hilarious!

Lin Xiaoyan checked the time and decided to go to the shop with her brother today and then stop by the police station.

Everything was normal at the shop with her brother there, after checking once, Lin Xiaoyan directly left for the police station across.

At the police station, Lin Xiaoyan greeted everyone.

"Xiao Lin, long time no see, heard you went to Southern Province!"

At this moment, Director Zhao happened to walk in from outside, his eyes lighting up upon seeing Lin Xiaoyan, warmly greeting her.

"I heard you handled a big case in Southern Province, impressive!"

Lin Xiaoyan: "No, no, I just put in a small effort."

"Hahaha, Xiao Lin, you’re just so humble!" Director Zhao said with a smile.

"Director."

He Qi’an emerged and upon seeing Lin Xiaoyan, his eyes lit up, he greeted the director.

"Xiao He is back too, this morning I received a call from Southern Province, they really owe it to you and Xiao Lin this time..." Director Zhao’s smile widened upon seeing He Qi’an.

After a round of compliments, Director Zhao returned to his office.

He Qi’an looked at Lin Xiaoyan, came to her side, and asked with a smile, "Why not rest well at home?"

Lin Xiaoyan looked up at He Qi’an, "I’m here to report a case, how? Not welcome?"

"What happened?" He Qi’an asked seriously.

"Come on, let’s talk in the office."

He Qi’an led Lin Xiaoyan into the office.

Lin Xiaoyan saw Captain Ma and others were there, smiling as she greeted everyone.

"Xiao Lin is here, come, sit down."

Everyone upon seeing Lin Xiaoyan suddenly realized it seemed as if they hadn’t seen Lin Xiaoyan for a while.

Was it possible that Lin Xiaoyan’s visit today meant she’s bringing them a big case?!

Lin Xiaoyan sat down and said, "This morning, after exercising and on my way back, I bumped into a man at the ** road traffic light, I saw him..."

"What?!!!"

"Xiao Lin, you wouldn’t... have seen it wrong, right?"

"Hahahahaha, if it’s true, then that man is too miserable! Hahaha..."

"Hahaha..."

Everyone showed shocked expressions upon hearing Lin Xiaoyan’s words, then burst into laughter.

He Qi’an laughed as well, while meticulously noting the man’s features as Lin Xiaoyan described.

"Zhang Ming, go check the surveillance from ** road at seven minutes past seven this morning to identify the man’s information."

"Yes!"

Half an hour later, Zhang Ming returned.

"Chief, I just found out the information of that man; his name is Li Ke, male, 28 years old, left an e-commerce company three months ago..."

...

At night, Li Ke was squatting at the entrance of a high-end community.

He had no money left in his hands, and he had been staking out this community for two days now.

Tonight, he decided to take a gamble. Once he got the money, he’d buy a ticket home!

At that moment, a car light flashed, and Li Ke instinctively closed his eyes.

Realizing the car was headed into the community, he quickly stood up, put on his hat and clothes, and followed the car past the security guard’s line of sight, quickly walking into the community.

Inside the community, Li Ke chose his lucky number — 2, and entered building two.

Arriving at the entrance of building two, he felt extraordinarily lucky tonight!

At that moment, someone was entering with a swipe card; he followed calmly behind, pretending to be an owner, entering building two, and joined others in the elevator...

He haphazardly pressed for the 19th floor on the elevator.

When the 19th floor arrived, his heart was in his throat as he took a deep breath, psyching himself up, and stepped out of the elevator.