1959Siheyuan, a Turnaround

Liu Hongguang and Wang Jiancheng have known each other for a long time and they understand each other's thoughts well.

He understood that Wang Jiancheng's deliberate anger was just an attempt to force Banggeng to submit and continue stealing things for them.

Since Wang Jiancheng played the good guy, it was natural for him to play the bad guy.

Liu Hongguang had a seemingly kind smile on his face, but deep inside that smile lay an imperceptible calculation.

He stretched out his hand, which seemed to be placed on Bang Geng's shoulder affectionately, but it seemed to weigh a thousand pounds, and pulled Bang Geng to the side.

When they reached a relatively secluded corner, he bent down slightly, looked at Banggeng at eye level, and said in a low voice earnestly: "Banggeng, why are you so stubborn? The family is not here, so why not go in again? Besides, don't you have brothers to keep watch for you? Listen to me and go in again. Think about it carefully, if you annoy Brother Cheng, who will take you out to play in the future?"

As he spoke, he stared closely into Bang Geng's eyes, not missing any change in expression on his face. His eyes were like a poisonous snake spitting out its tongue, trying to see through every wavering in Bang Geng's heart.

Bang Geng bit his lips and fell into an even more intense struggle in his heart.

The thrilling scene of yesterday and the days after joining Wang Jiancheng's group kept appearing in his mind.

He thought that if he could really join them, he would no longer be looked down upon. Maybe he could even live a life of luxury as they boasted, and show off in this alley.

But when he thought of the possible danger, his legs couldn't help but go weak.

Seeing a slight relaxation on his reluctant face, Liu Hongguang felt that the time had come, so he struck while the iron was hot and continued to exaggerate, "Brother Cheng said that as long as you are obedient and go in again, he will let you officially join us. Think about it, you will be one of us in the future, and we will protect you. Who dares to bully you in this alley?"

When Banggeng heard this, his eyes lit up instantly, and the light seemed to be able to penetrate the morning mist.

He had always wanted to officially join Wang Jiancheng's small group, but they always looked down on him. Every time he had to beg them to please him by stealing things from home, and they would only reluctantly take him to play.

Now, Liu Hongguang actually said that he could officially join. This was a dream opportunity for him, just like a person who had been groping in the dark for a long time and suddenly saw a ray of light.

Under Liu Hongguang's persuasion, Bang Geng's originally firm defense line completely collapsed, and he impulsively agreed: "Okay, I promise to go in again."

His voice changed slightly with excitement, and the gloom on his face disappeared, replaced by full of anticipation and longing.

Wang Jiancheng's originally stern face suddenly turned bright, and a smile that was so bright that it was almost exaggerated appeared on his face. However, that smile revealed a hint of pride after success.

Wang Jiancheng was immediately delighted and patted Banggeng's shoulder with a smile: "I knew you were not a coward and had great potential!"

Others followed suit, praising the good joke one after another.

"Great! From now on we'll be best friends!"

"Follow us, I guarantee you'll have everything you want, and no one will dare to bully you anymore!"

Bang Geng was so flattered that he followed them happily, not realizing that danger was approaching step by step.

Li Weiguo was like a stern statue, quietly hidden in the mottled shadows of the wall, his eyes as sharp as torches, fixed tightly on the backs of Banggeng and his group as they gradually walked away.

Their unbridled laughter and joy seemed particularly abrupt and harsh in this alley where it was so quiet that one could almost hear the sound of dust falling, as if it was a blatant mockery and provocation of the world's morals and laws.

The corners of Li Weiguo's mouth rose slightly, revealing an imperceptible but meaningful sneer. Without the slightest hesitation, he turned around resolutely and walked quickly towards the direction of Jiaodaokou Police Station.

Soon, Li Weiguo's hurried footsteps stopped in front of the police station.

He walked straight through the slightly old corridor and headed towards Captain Chen's office.

In front of the familiar door, he paused slightly, took a deep breath, raised his hand and knocked gently on the door.

A deep and powerful voice, "Come in", was immediately heard from inside the door, as if carrying a majesty that could dispel the gloom.

Li Weiguo pushed open the door and saw Captain Chen sitting at his desk. He looked so focused that it seemed as if the only thing in the world was the documents in front of him.

Captain Chen heard the noise and raised his head. The moment his eyes met Li Weiguo's, a hint of surprise and confusion flashed in his eyes.

"Weiguo, why are you here? Sit down and talk!"

"Uncle Chen, I have something extremely important to report to you."

Li Weiguo's voice sounded a little hurried. Banggeng and his group might have arrived at the place by now, so he had to bring the public security comrades over as soon as possible.

Captain Chen nodded slightly, his deep eyes seemed to see through everything. He raised his hand and motioned Li Weiguo to sit down and talk.

Li Weiguo sat down slowly, sorted out his thoughts, and told Captain Chen in detail about the thrilling thing he had just heard in the dark about Wang Jiancheng and his group's carefully planned theft.

Of course, he deliberately concealed the complicated process of his tracking Bang Geng, and only emphasized that he heard it by chance. His sincere look made it difficult for anyone to doubt him.

Captain Chen had known Li Weiguo for a long time, and because of many contacts he had with Yi Zhonghai, he was well aware of his character and personality, so he chose to believe his words without hesitation.

"Weiguo, you did the right thing. In this bright and clear world, we must not let these criminals act recklessly and go unpunished."

Captain Chen stood up suddenly, his heart full of determination and his eyes revealed a resolute aura like steel.

Without any delay, he quickly summoned his well-trained public security personnel.

After assigning the task in a concise manner, he led everyone, like a team about to rush to the battlefield of justice, and followed Li Weiguo closely, rushing towards Yuer Hutong at lightning speed.

Everyone quietly came to Yu'er Hutong. Li Weiguo crouched down and pointed at Wang Jiancheng and others who were looking around nervously in the alley. He lowered his voice and said, "Uncle Chen, it's them. I just heard them clearly. They were discussing how to steal things. You can tell from their appearance that they have done it many times."

Captain Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze as sharp as an eagle, carefully observing every move of Wang Jiancheng and others.

Relying on the rich experience accumulated in handling cases over the years, he could see at a glance that there was something wrong with this group of people, thus proving that what Li Weiguo said was true.

But in order to catch this group of thieves in one fell swoop and catch them red-handed, we will leave them no room for excuse.

He made a prompt decision and decided to lead his team to hide in the dark, quietly waiting for Wang Jiancheng and his group to show their true colors.

At this time, Wang Jiancheng and his companions were like a group of stupid moths blinded by greed. They were unaware of the quietly approaching danger that was leading them step by step into an abyss of no return.

They looked at the closed doors of their neighbors with sly eyes, secretly rejoicing in their hearts, as if they had already seen what they were about to get.

Wang Jiancheng looked up at the sun hanging high in the sky. He squinted his eyes and estimated the time. According to past experience, lunch time was the best time to steal.

He looked around carefully, and after making sure that no one was paying attention, he put his lips, which were slightly dry due to nervousness, close to his companion's ear and gave an order in a low voice: "Just like yesterday, two people will stand guard, and the others will help to climb the wall and pass the property. Be smart and don't make any mistakes."