Reborn as a Superpower Girl in the 80s
Chapter 186 Stone Makes a Mistake

Chapter 186: Chapter 186 Stone Makes a Mistake

Stone sat there, looking dejected. Luo Qiao spoke softly to Lu Yichen, "Stone has been downcast these past few days, is something the matter?"

Lu Yichen nodded and said, "Indeed, something’s not right. He keeps hesitating to speak. I guess he might want to plead for Kong Yuru."

Luo Qiao didn’t speak further. If Stone really brought up this matter, she would have to reconsider involving him in future matters, as she did not want to raise an ingrate.

Once the food was ready, Luo Qiao asked Lu Yichen to serve the dishes while she picked up the letter and walked into the house.

As Luo Qiao pondered why the newspaper would put the remittance slip in the envelope—as it would be troublesome if lost—she also thought that she should use a pen name for future submissions to avoid such hassles.

When she came out of the room, Lu Yichen had already set the table for their meal. The three of them seemed preoccupied with their own thoughts, so dinner was not as lively as usual.

After finishing the meal and waiting for Lu Yichen to clean up the dishes, Stone hesitated for a long time before saying, "Sister Luo Qiao, Brother Lu, I have something to tell you."

Luo Qiao and Lu Yichen exchanged a glance, noticing how nervous Stone was, unsure of where to put his hands.

Luo Qiao stepped to the doorway to check outside, then she closed the courtyard gate before inviting the two men into the house.

Lu Yichen looked at Stone, "Just speak up if you have something to say."

With a sob in his voice, Stone said, "I’ve done something wrong, but I don’t know what to do."

Luo Qiao replied, "Don’t cry just yet. Explain the situation clearly, and we’ll figure out a solution together."

Stone looked up and said, "Actually, Brother Lu’s three hundred dollars weren’t lost. I hid them."

Luo Qiao said, "What, you hid them?"

Stone nodded and continued, "At that time, my second aunt kept searching the house. Since I knew Brother Lu’s habits and where the home’s money was kept,

I was afraid my second aunt would take it, so I sneakily hid the money where she had already searched, thinking she would leave if she didn’t find it. But I didn’t expect the team leader to arrive later, and my second aunt ran away.

There were other people in the yard at that time, and I was worried that the money would get lost again if left in the house, so I took it and hid it in the utility room. However, later the police arrived and even went to Kong Family Village to take my second aunt away.

I had intended to tell Brother Lu that night, but as it happened, Brother Lu was busy and didn’t come back for the next two days. I only meant to scare my aunt, but I never expected it would lead to a sentence, and that’s why I dared not speak up about the money."

Lu Yichen spoke sternly, "Stone, we mustn’t repeat such a mistake. If you’re wrong, you must have the courage to admit it; evasion won’t solve the problem. Fortunately, I didn’t press the issue about those three hundred dollars.

Kong Yuru also denied taking the three hundred dollars, and her sentencing wasn’t directly related to it. But have you considered the repercussions this incident has caused?"

Listening to this, Luo Qiao felt that Stone had indeed done wrong. Fortunately, Kong Yuru consistently denied the claim, and Lu Yichen didn’t want to be too harsh; the police based the sentencing on the value of the jade pendant.

If any small part of this had gone wrong, it could have led to serious issues. Luo Qiao had to patiently explain the reasoning and consequences involved to Stone. Although this time, they had a lucky escape and his intentions were good, a mistake is still a mistake.

Crying, Stone said, "Brother Lu, Sister Luo Qiao, I know I was wrong. Don’t you want me anymore?"