The Hidden Treasure
While they were discussing things, Su Hongchen quickly returned with the police. As they passed by the small room, he glanced inside, and Su Xiaoxiao hurriedly followed.
The police asked a few questions and soon took the couple into custody. The couple, anxious and fearful, shouted desperately, "We just want our stuff back. We have no other intentions. They're the ones who are guilty and are accusing us falsely."
"The scrap station does account checks every week, so there's no way anything is missing. You could claim you needed the items before, but what about now? It's just a ceramic bowl; you think you can just waltz in and pick whatever you want from the back? What are you trying to do, play a game here? If you're really innocent, then at most you'll just be charged with causing a disturbance and serve a week in detention," the officer said as they led them outside.
As they got into the vehicle, the officer gave Su Hongchen a nod.