CHAPTER 67: CHAPTER 67: OUR CAPTAIN CAN’T BEAR TO LET GO

When Wei Lai came back with the groceries, Sang Yu had finished cooking.

Wei Jin and Jiang Chunhe also arrived, along with Lin Wen.

Lin Wen was invited by Sang Yu to come over by Jiang Jingming.

As soon as Lin Wen arrived, seeing the sumptuous dinner spread, he almost drooled.

Sang Yu truly showcased her skills today.

She made salt-pepper spare ribs, sweet and sour yellow croaker, jarred meat, braised lion’s head meatballs, Kung Pao chicken, fish-flavored shredded pork, clay pot tofu, stir-fried shredded potatoes in vinegar, and snow vegetable winter melon soup.

Just looking at it made people salivate.

Especially Lin Wen, who had tasted Sang Yu’s cooking before, couldn’t wait.

"Sis-in-law, you’ve really outdone yourself today, the dishes are a feast for the senses!" Lin Wen gave Sang Yu a thumbs up.

Sang Yu smiled lightly: "Just whipped up something casually."

Wei Lai was also overwhelmed by the abundance of dishes on the table.

The aroma was so striking, constantly invading his nostrils; it was impossible to ignore.

"Sis-in-law, it’s a shame you’re not opening a restaurant with cooking skills like yours." Though he hadn’t tasted them yet, they already looked so delightful.

This stirred a chord in Lin Wen: "You think so too? I think exactly the same, but our captain definitely wouldn’t allow it."

Wei Lai asked, puzzled: "Why?"

Lin Wen immediately got chatty: "You don’t know, our captain is so protective of our sis-in-law. He wouldn’t let her work so hard on this."

Wei Lai glanced at Jiang Jingming, then at Sang Yu.

The former appeared usual, while the latter blushed.

Wei Jin watched the two, his eyes full of amusement.

"Let’s sit down and eat; the food won’t taste as good once it gets cold," Sang Yu quickly said.

Lin Wen laughed: "Enough with the talk; sis-in-law is getting shy, eating takes precedence. Or else the captain might throw me out."

Without another moment wasted, Lin Wen promptly found a spot at the edge to sit down.

Wei Lai then sat beside Lin Wen.

Wei Jin and Jiang Chunhe also took their seats.

Jiang Jingming and Sang Yu sat next to each other.

Wei Jin tasted a bite of Sang Yu’s cooking and couldn’t help but say: "Xiao Yu, your cooking is really great. Last time, the meatballs you sent mom were also delicious."

The meatballs last time had already showcased Sang Yu’s culinary talent.

Today’s dishes amazed Wei Jin even more.

Even Jiang Chunhe praised: "Truly remarkable, better than what chefs in restaurants cook."

Lin Wen couldn’t stop eating; even with food in his mouth, he managed to say: "I envy the captain so much, being able to eat sis-in-law’s cooking every day."

Wei Lai envied too: "Sis-in-law, can I come over often for food in the future?"

This simply can’t be compared with what my mom cooks.

Jiang Jingming glared coldly at Wei Lai: "No way."

Wei Lai sulked a little: "Brother Jingming, you’re really stingy."

Wei Jin laughed: "Focus on eating your meal and stop spouting nonsense."

Wei Lai grunted twice, then started gobbling down food again.

On this side, everything was harmonious and joyous, but not everyone was so fortunate.

...

Shenzhen

(Here, just to clarify, don’t insert specific city names; all the incidents characters face here have no relation to any city, thank you, let’s continue. (●’◡’●))

"Officer, our money was truly scammed away." Song Jiajia said, clutching the officer’s hand.

The officer withdrew his hand and said: "Comrade, speak properly; don’t grab people’s hands."

Song Jiajia, agitated, said: "Officer, you must help us get our money back."

Over a thousand yuan, if we can’t get it back, not only will our business fail, but even our eating, clothing, shelter, and transportation would be problematic.

All the money we had is gone.

Beside her, Lu Hao looked dejected, his face filled with fatigue.

"How exactly did your money get scammed?" the officer asked.

Song Jiajia explained: "We met a man who said he could help us do business; initially everything was fine. He took us to see the goods and even treated us to meals. Later, he asked us to pay for the goods, but after we paid, he didn’t deliver the goods, and only then did we realize we were being scammed."

Song Jiajia regretted not being more vigilant at the beginning.

Moreover, the man acted very genuine, not at all like he was faking it.

But in the end, they were still scammed.

"From your accent, you’re not locals?" the officer asked.

Song Jiajia replied: "We’re from Sea City."

Officer: "Where are you living now?"

Song Jiajia reported an address.

Officer asked: "When did you pay the money?"

Song Jiajia thought for a moment and said: "Yesterday, we paid in the morning yesterday."

The officer glanced at the time; it was already four in the afternoon.

"Why are you only reporting it now?"

Song Jiajia: "We only realized we were scammed today."

That man said money had to be paid before receiving goods, and his behavior in the past few days seemed genuine.

Song Jiajia was eager to get the goods and make money, so she didn’t think much and just paid directly.

After paying, the man said he would deliver the goods this morning.

But as the morning passed, when she tried to call him, she found she couldn’t reach him.

She even went to places they’d visited before to ask for clues about the man, but none knew him.

Only then did Song Jiajia realize she had been scammed, so she hurried to report it.

The officer frowned: "You’re too late; it’s unlikely we can recover it."

It’s already been a day and a night; the person has probably fled.

In such a big Shenzhen city, where would you find this man?

Moreover, they couldn’t describe what the man looked like.

"That can’t be done, officer, that money was all our savings; you must recover it!" Song Jiajia cried out.

The officer explained: "It’s been too long, and you can’t accurately describe the man’s appearance; it’s hard to find him in the vast sea of people.

All I can say is that we’ll try our best, but don’t hold too much hope."

Song Jiajia was unwilling: "You’re the police; you must help us retrieve the money!"

Though slightly annoyed, the officer still said: "We will try our best, but it’s been too long; the person may have already left Shenzhen, so we can’t guarantee recovery, especially since you can’t even describe his appearance; our search area is too wide."

Song Jiajia, arguing, said: "I don’t care; the money must be recovered. If not, you must compensate me seventeen hundred yuan!"

Both the policeman and others working in the station were shocked.

"Ma’am, that’s ridiculous. You lost the money and you want the officers to pay you back?"

Someone couldn’t help but say.

Song Jiajia: "My money was scammed here; don’t you bear any responsibility at all?

It’s because your local police were negligent that our money was scammed.

This wouldn’t happen in Sea City.

So, the police here should compensate me for my losses!"

"Alright, alright, the previous Chapter got stuck in review again, I really haven’t written anything

Forgot to set the timer, my apologies, my apologies."