"We don't care about the money inside, but you must return the stuff to us! I'm telling you, I'm not falling for your usual tricks. Believe it or not, I can cripple you right in front of the police today and walk out of the station tomorrow without a scratch!"
There's a bail system in Mahali, so in a way, as long as you pay enough, any crime can become non-criminal.
It wasn't the first time Fu Yi saw her baring her teeth like a fierce wolf cub, but this time Jiang Nuan was even more impressive than he imagined.
"I..."
Jiang Nuan pressed her head against the door, speaking in a slow, warning tone, "Think it through before answering me - my patience is limited."
The old woman's eyes finally showed fear. After pondering for half a second, intimidated by Jiang Nuan's threat, she confessed obediently.
"I used the money in the suitcase for rent, there wasn't much cash inside, and after I paid the rent, it was all gone."
"What about the passport, wallet, and clothes?"
