At this moment, a middle-aged uncle spoke up: "Chuanzi, I have a suggestion."

"Go ahead," Lin Chuan nodded.

"The rear eight-wheeler trucks of Feixiang Company often run into problems every other three days due to overloading. The maintenance cost is a significant expense," said the middle-aged uncle. "We had some old masters in our factory workshop who are really good at fixing these issues. Instead of letting them sit idle at home, why not hire them to repair our trucks exclusively? I think it's much more cost-effective than getting repairs done outside. Look, just this month's vehicle repair fees are already at ten to twenty thousand. Replacing a single part costs over a thousand, not to mention labor costs are sky-high..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chuan said, "Hmm, that's a pretty good idea."

"..."

Afterward, everyone discussed and shared their thoughts on the various problems they encountered at work. It was clear that these veterans from Changlin Factory really put their minds into it; otherwise, they couldn't have come up with so many suggestions.

.........

Leaving the transportation market, the sky gradually darkened.

Driving the jeep leisurely along Huai Mountain South Road, Huai Mountain South Road is a main thoroughfare in the eastern district of the city. Both sides are lined with prominent shops. However, many storefronts here are under the control of Feng Taibao and the Northeast Tiger. To the east of Huai Mountain South Road, there is a large Shandong Gold store, and opposite it, a jewelry shop. This street is also considered the economic boom area of the eastern district. There are several high-end residential buildings nearby, inhabited by wealthy people. For instance, Shangpin Garden, Park Mansion, Hengda City... and so on.

Those who can afford these houses with unit prices over ten thousand are certainly rich, and their purchasing power is strong. Therefore, the shops on this street really are located in golden spots.

As Lin Chuan drove on, he suddenly spotted Song Xiaojia performing her duties on the roadside. Seeing Song Xiaojia in that uniform allure, Lin Chuan couldn't help but want to tease her a bit.

Screech...

Lin Chuan suddenly stopped the car, stuck his head out: "Yo, Officer Song, on patrol?"

When Song Xiaojia heard Lin Chuan's voice, she was initially a bit excited, but seeing Lin Chuan's lecherous look, and his eyes as if they were about to stick to her chest, an inexplicable rage surged within her: "What are you looking at? Keep staring and I'll gouge out your eyeballs."

"Tsk, tsk..." Lin Chuan grinned and said, "Officer Song, is it because you've been eating too many papayas lately, or is it because your police station's budget is tight? Making a uniform and you still cut corners. Look at how tight your chest is, the buttons are about to burst."

"You!" Song Xiaojia glared at Lin Chuan and said, "You jerk, can't you speak properly? Must you flirt like this?"

It must be said, Song Xiaojia is indeed a beauty in the making. Tall and elegant, with exquisite features and a graceful figure, wearing a police uniform makes her even more eye-catching. The cap on her head adds a touch of uniform charm. Song Xiaojia truly lives up to her reputation as the "Police Flower" of Jiangbei City, with many young officers smitten with her. Unfortunately, Song Xiaojia doesn't seem to reciprocate their feelings.

"Oh no, Officer Song, you misunderstand," Lin Chuan opened the car door, smiling, "I'm just telling it as it is."

"You jerk." Song Xiaojia gnashed her teeth and said, "Get lost, I don't want to see you for a minute."

"Alright, let me look at you for fifty-nine more seconds," Lin Chuan laughed.

Song Xiaojia's face turned red with anger. Last time, that guy Lin Chuan took big advantage of her. That day, he used collecting material as an excuse to divert the security guard's attention, hugging and kissing her, taking his fill of liberties. It was really an advantage taken in full. Thinking about this, Song Xiaojia felt a little uneasy. Lin Chuan's presence was simply an insult to her. The good image Lin Chuan had previously left with Song Xiaojia disappeared in an instant, and Lin Chuan became that lowly, shameless villain once more.

Catch the thief!...

Suddenly, a cry for help came from not far away.

"What's that noise?" As a police officer, Song Xiaojia was sensitive to such sounds.

"Probably a thief," Lin Chuan said with a grave look in his eyes, as he quickly jumped out of the driver's seat.

"What?!" Song Xiaojia was shocked.

At that moment, a series of cries for help came from the large jewelry shop nearby, "Thief, and he's hitting people!"

"This is bad, it might be a serious thief." Xiao Jia's face changed suddenly.

"Quick, follow me!" Lin Chuan hunched over and dashed towards the opposite jewelry shop. His steps seemed peculiar, a bit awkward, but his speed was incredibly fast, startling Song Xiaojia.

Song Xiaojia hurriedly followed. She exhausted all her strength, yet could not keep up with Lin Chuan's pace. Her heart was pounding; this was the first time in many years on the job that she had encountered a theft. Of course, she was lucky but also unfortunate. Some officers never encounter such major cases in their entire careers. This was her chance to make a mark, and at the same time, a test for her.

"Lin Chuan, wait for me," Song Xiaojia's face was flushed red, she exerted her utmost effort.

"Hurry up, criminals don't wait for anyone," Lin Chuan swiftly crossed the median barrier.

At this moment, people from inside the jewelry store were swarming out. And many pedestrians were also scattering in all directions. Obviously, the thief had already succeeded. Lin Chuan suddenly halted his steps.

"What's going on?" Song Xiaojia finally got close to Lin Chuan.

"Too many people." Lin Chuan looked around vigilantly and said, "It took us thirty seconds to get here; the criminal must have already blended into the crowd."

"What should we do?" Song Xiaojia asked anxiously.

"Follow my lead." Lin Chuan suddenly grabbed Song Xiaojia's shoulder and said, "They're not alone; there must be someone meeting the thief. Go bring the car here immediately."

"Okay." Song Xiaojia panicked — after all, she was a rookie police officer of just one year.

Just as she was about to turn around and leave, suddenly, Lin Chuan wrapped his arm around Song Xiaojia's slender waist and planted a kiss on her red lips, catching Song Xiaojia off guard. At that moment, Lin Chuan said, "If I don't make it back, take care of yourself and don't get hurt."

After saying that, Lin Chuan rushed out, like a nimble cheetah.

Watching Lin Chuan's retreating figure, Song Xiaojia suddenly became dazed. How had he changed from a hooligan to a heroic figure in the blink of an eye?! Clenching her teeth, Song Xiaojia pushed aside the distracting thoughts in her mind and dashed towards her police car.

Lin Chuan had already set his eyes on two men. The situation at the scene was extremely dangerous and had already caused a commotion. To protect Song Xiaojia, the rash and impulsive girl, he had to figure out a way to lead her away. Lin Chuan held two daggers as thin as cicada wings in his hands, bending over and slowly approaching the targets.

One of the middle-aged men wore a black jacket, smoked a cigarette, and walked with his head down. He had on a pair of yellow leather shoes, and the weight of his bag made his boots crunch heavily as he walked, indicating that the bag must be filled with a lot of stuff.

The other man wore a gray knitted hat, wasn't very tall, and cradled a scarf in his right hand. A weapon was surely concealed within the scarf. He looked around as he walked, and both men were moving quickly.

From the jewelry store to the roadside was a distance of about fifty meters. There was a small square here. A crowd had gathered on the square, and after the screams, people scattered. The two men, mingling with the crowd, headed straight for a Santana waiting on the road.

"Lai Zi, hurry up," the short man urged.

"Okay," Lai Zi nodded and said, "After this job, we can go home and get married."

A look of longing appeared on Lai Zi's face, and he couldn't help but quicken his pace.

Suddenly, a shadow flashed in front of them. A figure suddenly stood in the two men's way. The figure stared at them coldly and said, "Brothers, even theft has its rules. Being so brazen isn't right!"

"What do you mean?" the shorter man put his hands on his hips, eyeing Lin Chuan with caution.

Lin Chuan stared coldly at them, sensing from their stance that they were not simple characters. Lin Chuan coldly said, "I made myself very clear, you taking things is none of my business, but I can't ignore violence."

"Friend, we steal to survive; please step aside," Lai Zi responded, reaching for something.

Bang...

A gunshot rang out, and Lin Chuan was already prepared. He hadn't expected that these petty thieves would be armed,

Swish...

The daggers in his hands suddenly flew out. Sparks flew through the air as the bullet was split in two mid-flight by the dagger. Lin Chuan's right foot kicked off the ground, leaving a black mark as he dashed out like a shadow.

"Lai Zi, run!" Eagle instantaneously leaned back and sent a flying kick.

Whack...

Lin Chuan struck a punch at Eagle's lower leg, forcing him to retreat several steps. With this punch, Eagle felt as if his leg bones were about to split. Clenching his teeth, his complexion almost turning blue, he was near fainting.

However, Lin Chuan did not let up on his opponent. He was like a cheetah, always ready to sprint at high speed and tear at the enemy. Eagle gritted his teeth, hopped back several steps, and then quickly leaped onto a tree. Just as Lin Chuan was about to give chase, unexpectedly, the man made a surprise counterattack.

Bang...

Lin Chuan was kicked in the chest.

"Lin Chuan..." At this moment, Song Xiaojia ran over, gasping for air.

Lin Chuan, clutching his chest, stumbled back several steps. He turned his head to look at Song Xiaojia and said, "You… why did you come?"

"I was afraid you wouldn't be able to catch them alone," Song Xiaojia quickly replied: "So… so I didn't go to the car."

"You!" Lin Chuan was dumbfounded. How could this woman be so foolish as to not understand his intentions? Annoyed, Lin Chuan looked at her and said, "Run, it's too dangerous here."

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