Xiao Ran sat in the taxi, listening to upbeat music through his headphones, but his mood was not as light. Suddenly, the piercing sound of a 120 ambulance broke the tranquility of the city like a sharp knife. He smiled faintly, as if finding some sort of relief, and then gestured to the driver to stop. He quickly got out of the taxi and headed towards the police station.
Entering the police station, Xiao Ran walked straight to the front desk and stated his purpose - he wanted to file a report. The police officer looked up at him with a hint of confusion. After all, this young man, dressed casually and with a faint smile on his face, didn't seem to have any urgent matters that required reporting.
"What do you want to report, young man?" asked the police officer.
"My takeout was stolen," Xiao Ran replied calmly.
Upon hearing this, the police officer burst out laughing. He had seen various reasons for reporting, but having one's takeout stolen was indeed unexpected. He couldn't help but chuckle, "Young man, you can report if your takeout was stolen, but I suggest you check the surveillance footage with the property manager and directly confront the person who stole it. Since they're neighbors, sometimes things can be resolved privately."
Xiao Ran nodded, seemingly unsurprised by the police officer's reaction. He spoke slowly, "Indeed, after my first takeout was stolen, I first went to the property manager and found out that it was the grandson of my neighbor who stole it. However, his parents not only refused to compensate me for my loss, but also verbally abused me."
Upon hearing this, the police officer furrowed his brows. Stealing something and then refusing to compensate for it, along with verbal abuse, was indeed excessive. He asked, "And what happened afterwards?"
Xiao Ran took a deep breath and continued, "Today, I ordered another takeout, and it was stolen again by their grandson. And this takeout is quite special."
The police officer became curious, "Oh? What's so special about it?"
Xiao Ran took out a receipt from his pocket and handed it to the police officer. Upon seeing the receipt, the police officer was startled. The receipt clearly stated that the takeout cost 80,000 yuan!
"80,000 yuan?" The police officer exclaimed, almost spitting out his tea in surprise. He quickly turned his head, spraying the tea onto the nearby screen. He quickly grabbed a tissue to wipe the screen and stared at Xiao Ran with wide eyes, "You're sure it's 80,000 yuan?"
Xiao Ran nodded affirmatively, "Yes, it's 80,000 yuan. This takeout was specially prepared for an important client. The ingredients were all top-grade imported from abroad, and it was cooked by a chef from a five-star hotel. Hence, the price is so high."
Upon hearing this, the police officer fell into deep thought. He understood Xiao Ran's situation now. This takeout was not only valuable, but also held special significance for him. He patted Xiao Ran's shoulder and said, "Young man, don't worry. We will handle this matter seriously. I'll go with you to talk to them."
Xiao Ran nodded gratefully, a determined gleam flashing in his eyes. He knew that this time, he would not let anyone bully him again.
As the policeman took the delivery order, his brows furrowed immediately, and his expression turned strange. He squinted his eyes and repeatedly confirmed the amount on it. "This... is it really an 80,000 yuan delivery?" His voice was filled with disbelief, as if he were querying the entire surrounding reality.
80,000 yuan was a considerable amount for most people. Ordinary people usually spent no more than a few dozen yuan on takeout, and over a hundred yuan was considered luxurious. However, Xiao Ran had ordered a delivery worth 80,000 yuan, which was simply incredible.
"Would anyone really order a 80,000 yuan delivery?" The policeman muttered to himself, his gaze turning to Xiao Ran with scrutiny. Such an expense could almost afford a lavish dinner in a high-end restaurant, with money left over. Spending so much on takeout, couldn't one just eat directly in the restaurant?
However, Xiao Ran only smiled faintly, without explaining anything. He knew that everyone had their own lifestyle and consumption concept. He had his reasons for ordering this delivery. Whether others understood or not, it wasn't important.
The policeman also understood this principle. He didn't pursue the matter further. After all, how much someone spends on delivery was their own freedom. As a policeman, he had no right to interfere with others' choices. Moreover, he had never heard of any law stating a limit on the price of takeout.
However, this incident had caught his high attention. It was originally a simple case of stolen takeout, but now it had become complicated. Because this wasn't ordinary takeout; it was a valuable item worth 80,000 yuan. Its value was comparable to gold, jewelry, and other such items.
"I have to verify this at Taifanglou," said the policeman, lifting his head and looking at Xiao Ran with determination. He knew that this matter must be investigated thoroughly to give the owner a proper explanation.
Xiao Ran nodded, indicating his agreement. He also wanted to know what this 80,000 yuan delivery was all about. So, he followed the policeman to Taifanglou.
On the way, Officer Liu heard about Xiao Ran's 80,000 yuan delivery and was also incredibly surprised. He stared at Xiao Ran as if he were an alien.
"Wow, your one delivery is equivalent to my annual salary," Officer Liu exclaimed. His voice was filled with envy and admiration. He knew that Xiao Ran was wealthy, but he didn't expect him to spend so much on takeout.
The other officer, around 50 years old and surnamed Zuo, glanced at Xiao Ran with suspicion. He wondered if Xiao Ran had ordered such an expensive delivery deliberately to provoke the neighboring kid to steal it. Otherwise, the coincidence seemed too strange. However, he quickly dismissed this thought. After all, Xiao Ran was a person of status and position; he wouldn't do such a thing.
Regardless of whether it was a setup or not, stealing was wrong. Especially when the value exceeded 3,000 yuan, it involved legal matters. Officer Zuo knew that they must uncover the truth as soon as possible and give the owner an explanation.
Soon, they arrived at Taifanglou. It was a high-end restaurant with luxurious decor and elegant surroundings. The restaurant manager greeted Xiao Ran warmly as soon as he saw him, his face beaming with a warm smile. "Mr. Xiao, you've arrived!" He ushered Xiao Ran and the two officers into the restaurant while saying this.
Upon hearing that Xiao Ran's delivery had been stolen, the restaurant manager immediately expressed his willingness to fully cooperate with the police investigation. He led the two officers to the kitchen area and began introducing the ingredients of the delivery.
"This delivery is one of our restaurant's signature dishes—'Dragon and Phoenix Presenting Auspiciousness.'" The restaurant manager pointed to a delicate dish and said, "Its main ingredients include seafood delicacies like Yangtze River knife fish, abalone, sea cucumber, as well as top-grade wagyu beef and truffles." He showed the various ingredients to the two officers while speaking, "These ingredients are carefully selected from all over the world to ensure the dish's taste and quality."
The two officers were stunned. They had never imagined that a delivery could be so particular about ingredients and quality. Looking at those exquisite ingredients, they couldn't help but marvel: This was truly a delivery worth its weight in gold!
In the bustling city, the name Xiao Ran has quietly become the focus of everyone's discussions. Not long ago, he caused a considerable stir due to a takeout order worth 80,000 yuan. The cost of this takeout was astonishingly high, reaching over 60,000 yuan, leaving a seemingly slender profit margin of less than 30%. However, it truly reflected its extraordinary value.
Officer Zuo stood before Xiao Ran, his expression serious and attentive. In his hands were the evidence submitted by Xiao Ran, including detailed receipts and surveillance footage from the property management, all serving as irrefutable proof of the takeout's worth. Xiao Ran's takeout was not just a meal; the value behind it was staggering enough to leave people dumbfounded.
"Alright, we'll take it from here," Officer Zuo said with a steady and reassuring voice. He knew that this takeout incident was not just a simple case of theft; it was also a contest of values and morality.
Xiao Ran smiled, a firm glint in his eyes. He knew he had much to do. Not only did he want to seek justice for this takeout, but he also wanted to prove his innocence. Thus, he decided to have a meal at Tai Fang Lou to replenish his strength before heading to Liu Susu for a workout.
With the imminent arrival of extreme cold weather, Xiao Ran was deeply aware of the importance of physical fitness. He aimed to maintain peak condition in such an environment, ready to face any challenges that might arise.
Meanwhile, the elderly couple from the Qin family in the northern district of the city hospital was deep in contemplation. After emergency treatment, Mr. Qin had finally escaped the clutches of death. However, the sudden change had also caused the couple to "separate." They began to ponder why Mr. Qin had suddenly transformed into a rambunctious creature, resembling a teddy bear.
The doctor walked over and informed them of the blood test results. A significant amount of stimulant ingredients had been detected in Mr. Qin's blood, causing him to become unusually excited. Upon hearing this, Mrs. Qin suddenly recalled the takeout and her face contorted into a ferocious expression.
"That takeout!" she growled, gnashing her teeth. "Xiao Ran, you bastard, I'll never forgive you!" Her heart was filled with anger and resentment, blaming everything on Xiao Ran. However, she failed to realize that her anger and hatred would only drag her into deeper trouble.
The Qin family descended into chaos and discord. They had to deal with not only Mr. Qin's illness and medical expenses but also the dispute and compensation issues arising from the takeout incident. The root of all these troubles stemmed from their gluttony, greed, and ignorance.
Xiao Ran, on the other hand, calmly awaited the police's investigation results. He knew that all he needed to do was maintain composure and patience, waiting for the truth to emerge. He believed that justice would ultimately prevail over evil, and the truth would come to light.
"Xiao Ran?" The son of the Qin family furrowed his brows when he heard the name, and a hard-to-describe emotion welled up in his heart. He never expected that this minor incident in his family would have anything to do with that newly-minted billionaire. Could there be some unknown secret behind it?
Watching her son's puzzled expression, Qin's mother also felt uneasy. She knew that her grandson stealing takeout was wrong, but at this crucial moment, she was more concerned about whether they could gain any benefits from this matter. Therefore, she took a deep breath and decided to tell the whole story from beginning to end.
"It must be him!" After listening to his mother's recount, the son of the Qin family's face immediately turned ferocious. He didn't think that his son stealing was wrong at all, but instead blamed all the responsibility on Xiao Ran. "This Xiao Ran is too vicious! He even poisoned the takeout, trying to kill us! I'll sue him and make him go bankrupt!"
As he said the words "go bankrupt," the three members of the Qin family all revealed greedy expressions simultaneously. After all, that was a prize of 500 million yuan! If they could get a share from Xiao Ran, they wouldn't have to worry about the rest of their lives.
The son of the Qin family picked up his phone and dialed the police without hesitation. He firmly believed that the police would stand on their side and uphold justice for them. However, the development of the matter was beyond his expectations.
Only ten minutes later, two policemen arrived at the door of the Qin family. The three members of the Qin family quickly greeted them, but they felt somewhat perplexed. Why did these two policemen come so quickly? Moreover, why did they refer to Qin Kang as "the guardian of the child who stole the takeout"?
"Are you Qin Kang's family?" Officer Zuo looked at the three in front of him with a questioning tone.
"Yes, I'm Qin Kang's father," the son of the Qin family nodded, somewhat confused.
"Reporting the case?" Officer Zuo looked surprised at him, "Why do you want to report the case? Are you trying to sue Xiao Ran for intentional poisoning?"
Seeing this, Qin's mother quickly stepped forward and recounted the whole story, firmly accusing Xiao Ran of intentional poisoning. Her words were filled with anger and resentment towards Xiao Ran, as if she wanted to pin all the blame on him.
However, Officer Zuo did not get angry or excited as she imagined. Instead, after listening to Qin's mother's recount, he just smiled faintly, "Your claim doesn't hold in law. If you want to sue Xiao Ran for intentional poisoning, you need to provide conclusive evidence to prove it. Otherwise, the court won't accept such a case."
When the three members of the Qin family heard this, they were stunned. They thought that they could just accuse Xiao Ran of poisoning and make him pay compensation, but they didn't expect the policeman to say this. What should they do now? Could they just let Xiao Ran go?
Just then, Officer Zuo spoke again, "We're here to investigate the matter of stealing takeout. Since you've admitted to stealing the takeout, it's simple. According to regulations, we need to punish you accordingly."
As soon as Qin's wife heard this, she immediately said, "Alright, we'll pay the compensation, but Xiao Ran also needs to pay us for medical expenses, lost wages, and mental distress compensation!" She was thinking that if they could get some money from Xiao Ran, paying for the takeout would be a small matter.
However, Officer Zuo smiled again, "That's even simpler. The compensation you need to pay for the takeout is 80,000 yuan."
"80,000 yuan?!" The three members of the Qin family exclaimed in unison. They never expected that a takeout would cost so much! This was extortion! But what could they say in front of the police? They could only silently accept this fact.