Sheng Bai might have been angry, but he still didn't dare challenge Qiao An. The moment he heard her tell him to stop, he obediently halted and returned to his spot.
"How much could a low-life petty thief like this be worth..."
He grumbled under his breath, but Qiao An heard him loud and clear. She furrowed her brow in displeasure.
"Be frugal where you can, but don't be stingy where it matters. Turning in even the smallest crook is a contribution to our country. As good citizens, we have a duty and a responsibility!"
Sheng Bai was struck speechless by her righteous tone, but Qiao An merely looked at the fallen father and sons with an expression of pity.
"Sigh, what a pity. Not only did you fail to find the treasure, but you also got your two sons injured. Your reputation is ruined in your old age, truly ruined..."
That expression, that tone... there was more than a little gloating in it.
