Chapter 379 - 377: Stolen Wallet
Wang Xiaoya watched Chen Tianlong leave and let out a deep breath. She couldn’t understand why she was so nervous when she stole from Chen Tianlong’s pocket just now. Don’t be fooled by the seemingly simple action; it took all her strength, more effort than any theft she’d done before.
"Boss, check how much money is in that kid’s wallet."
One of the red-haired subordinates said impatiently. They knew very well that fighting usually wasn’t the boss’s goal, and earlier, she stopped after just one move, which was obviously out of character for her.
The only logical explanation was that she had already obtained the wallet.
At this moment, Wang Xiaoya gave a mischievous smile and pulled a black wallet out of her pocket.
This was a wallet Chen Tianlong had bought at a night market not long ago. He thought it had a nice texture and was a great deal at just 88 yuan, so he bought one.
"Tsk tsk... Judging by the quality of the wallet, there should be quite a bit of money inside. Open it up and take a look."
Another subordinate was also impatient. They weren’t short on money, but having grown accustomed to this lifestyle, they were excited to know that Wang Xiaoya had managed to pinch a wallet.
In the eager eyes of the two, Wang Xiaoya slowly opened the wallet, only to find herself disappointed; there were only 400 yuan inside.
"Hey, why so little?" The two subordinates said in unison.
"Yeah, huh..."
Wang Xiaoya was a bit distressed. Such a handsome guy, with a girlfriend even; just 400 yuan couldn’t even cover a meal.
Little did they know, Chen Tianlong had already placed all his cards and phone in Wu Mengting’s bag.
Wu Mengting was the epitome of a domestic good wife. As they entered the amusement park, she had been concerned about the possibility of pickpockets.
She asked Chen Tianlong to put all the important things in her bag, which was big and not easy for pickpockets to target, unlike a small wallet.
However, Chen Tianlong decided to keep some cash in his pocket for convenience when buying drinks and snacks, so he took out all the cards and ID from the wallet, leaving only 400 yuan inside.
Otherwise, Chen Tianlong wouldn’t have allowed the little delinquent girl to walk off with his wallet so easily.
"Well, 400 is 400; at least we can have a nice meal, hehe."
At this, Wang Xiaoya’s mood improved instantly, and she reached for her other pocket. She fumbled for a bit, then froze, her expression turning nervous as she said, "Oh no, my wallet is gone."
"Ah? Gone? What do you mean?"
One of the subordinates widened his eyes. They were used to stealing from others, not the other way around. If this got out, and their fellow thieves knew, they would be laughed at.
Wang Xiaoya quieted down, recollecting the previous scenes. Her memory focused on Chen Tianlong, thinking, "Could that guy just now have stolen it? Impossible; it was clearly me who...?"
Realizing this, Wang Xiaoya suddenly felt it was very likely. After all, she was sure her wallet was there before encountering Chen Tianlong. It only disappeared after the run-in with him.
"Xiaoqian, Xiaobao, I’ve remembered; it must have been that kid and the **** just now, they stole my wallet."
Wang Xiaoya said excitedly, but as soon as she finished speaking, she felt something was off. It was awkward to accuse others of stealing when she herself had been a professional thief who stole their wallet.
"Um... Boss, are you sure it was him?"
The subordinate Fang Xiaoqian was still skeptical. It seemed too strange. They had been watching the whole time and saw their boss touch his pocket, but no unusual actions from that kid.
Little did they know, Chen Tianlong’s speed was beyond what they could see.
When Wang Xiaoya reached out, Chen Tianlong noticed it and, while the other two’s attention was also on the little delinquent’s theft, he made his move.
"If I’m not wrong, it’s true."
Wang Xiaoya said, hurriedly looking around, but couldn’t see the two of them. Her wallet containing all her bank cards and ID had to be recovered no matter what.
But Wang Xiaoya thought again; if it really was that kid, he must be a master in this field. Her little trick might have been noticed too. If she asked him blatantly, he surely wouldn’t admit it, so she’d have to think of a way to steal it back from him.
"Oh oh, what do we do? Your ID and bank cards are inside; we have to get them back," said the worried subordinate Wei Xiaobao.
If only the money was gone, they could manage, but missing IDs would be a problem.
"Um... I know, but we can’t act rashly now; let’s think of a plan."
Wang Xiaoya had a headache. The upcoming thrilling rides had no appeal to her now. She just wanted to find Chen Tianlong and seize the chance to retrieve her wallet.
The three of them walked dejectedly to other attractions, and Wang Xiaoya’s resentment grew, thinking if Chen Tianlong hadn’t stolen her wallet, she wouldn’t have lost interest in playing. They had spent 188 yuan on admission!
On the other side of the amusement park, Chen Tianlong and Wu Mengting arrived at the UFO attraction.
Today, surprisingly few people were in line here, but the attraction was quite thrilling. Chen Tianlong planned to take Wu Mengting for a spin, thinking the ride’s intensity would temporarily make them forget all sorrows and unhappiness, shocking the system with adrenaline.
They stood in line at the back, watching the people already on the UFO scream. The ride was so intense that they couldn’t help but shout, especially the girls, who screamed from their hearts.
The principle of the UFO was simple: a disc swinging back and forth on a crescent-arched track, spinning faster and faster as it swung.
At the highest point, one would feel weightlessness.
This feeling was the main attraction of the ride. Simple swaying would not be thrilling enough to make so many people scream.
It was almost their turn; people around displayed mixed looks of tension, masking their fear with indifference.
But Chen Tianlong knew everyone’s hearts were racing, especially Wu Mengting’s, standing next to him.
Seeing Wu Mengting’s silent expression, Chen Tianlong understood she was worried about the UFO ride.
"Mengting, don’t worry, I’m right next to you. Hold my hand, and even if something happens, it will be fine. I’ll protect you."
Chen Tianlong clasped Wu Mengting’s hand and gently stroked it as he spoke.
"Mm-hmm..."
Wu Mengting nodded and smiled faintly, visibly more relaxed after hearing Chen Tianlong’s reassurance.
At that moment, some familiar faces appeared in front of Chen Tianlong. Three people: Hao Jian and Mo Shaoyun, along with someone unfamiliar, who was Shangguan Wei, the third senior brother from Pure Yang Martial Arts Hall.