I’m Really Scared
Chapter 185: Robbery! Don't Move!

Bei Qing sat nervously in the coffee shop, facing Lin Shuman. While sipping her coffee, she cautiously observed the girl across from her, who seemed even younger than herself.

Bei Qing never expected that the financier willing to shell out 300,000 yuan to refurbish the entire orphanage would be a young woman in her twenties.

But... it seemed that the person in front of her wasn't the real deal.

So, was she some rich second-generation with money to burn? Or did the disabled people they mentioned need to be placed somewhere because of questionable origins?

Bei Qing's heart was filled with unease. She couldn't help but be suspicious since her nearly bankrupt orphanage held no inherent value for anyone.

She was desperate, making a wild guess with her offer. She hadn't expected anyone to agree so readily...

Thus, she first suspected the other party was a scammer, arranging a face-to-face meeting to confirm her suspicions.

Bei Qing glanced at the man seated at the table beside her. He returned her gaze and made an "okay" gesture with his hand.

He was someone she had asked to help if something went wrong. The coffee shop was also owned by someone she knew. If anything seemed off, they'd send the suspect straight to the police.

Though Lin Shuman might not seem reliable, she had been a spy and informant for many years and had excellent psychological resilience. Dealing with ordinary people was a piece of cake.

She was neatly dressed in professional attire, with her hair tied in a high ponytail, exuding the air of a distinguished secretary.

Lin Shuman put down her phone, covering her mouth with a dry cough, and said, "Ms. Bei, Mr. Guan will arrive soon. In the meantime, could we confirm some details about the Fuxin Orphanage?"

Bei Qing nodded. "Ask away. I'll tell you everything I know, provided you are sincere."

Lin Shuman asked, "Fuxin Orphanage has been operating for sixteen years. For the first fifteen years, it was managed by Mr. Bei Dexin. It was transferred after his death a year ago. As someone who grew up in this orphanage, you took over less than a year ago, but due to poor management and loss of funding, you're preparing to transfer it. Correct?"

Bei Qing was taken aback, her face showing embarrassment at the thorough investigation. "That's right, but a charity organization has contacted me and is willing to provide funding..."

Lin Shuman smiled nonchalantly. "However, they wish to take full control of the orphanage's future planning, which is different from our intentions."

Bei Qing was at a loss for words, her heart skipping a beat. How did they even know about that charity organization that contacted her just two days ago?

Lin Shuman continued, "Ms. Bei, as someone from the orphanage, you're aware of Mr. Bei Dexin's dedication and the effort he put into it."

Bei Qing couldn't hold back any longer, glaring at Lin Shuman. "Are you trying to threaten me?"

"No," Lin Shuman shook her head. "I'm just saying, if Mr. Bei Dexin valued the orphanage so much, why didn't he leave anything for it in his will?"

Bei Qing had never considered this, being asked by a complete stranger. Her previous aggressive stance softened in surprise.

She stammered, "The orphanage was just an act of goodwill. He wasn't obliged to leave anything behind."

Despite trying to conceal it, Bei Qing's disappointment was evident.

Lin Shuman shook her head. "You're wrong. He did leave something behind. He donated one-third of his estate to the orphanage, but the will was altered by someone."

The man beside her suddenly stood up, shouting, "Don't talk nonsense! Mr. Bei's family would never do such a thing. His son is Bei Guangji!"

Bei Qing was startled, agreeing inwardly. "Exactly. As the editor-in-chief of a prominent magazine, he champions charity and education. How could he do such a thing?"

The man was Yan Tie, someone she had asked to help manage the situation. The other "customers" were his friends.

"I didn't name names," Lin Shuman smiled. "Whether it's true or not, the evidence will speak."

At the mention of evidence, Yan Tie's eyes flickered. He walked over, slapping the table. "What evidence? Clarify, or we'll sue you for defamation!"

Bei Qing was frightened, not expecting such a reaction from Yan Tie. She wanted to intervene but noticed the "customers" surrounding her, realizing something was wrong.

Her pupils contracted as she said, "Yan Tie, what are you doing?"

Yan Tie snorted. "How can we let Mr. Bei's life's work be sold off to outsiders? You've lost your mind!"

"And this woman, spouting nonsense, must be kicked out!"

"Hey! Hey! Yan Tie, this is too much..."

This wasn't the plan. Bei Qing panicked, standing up to stop him.

Yan Tie, tall and burly, brushed her aside and reached for Lin Shuman.

Lin Shuman, outwardly calm but slightly panicked, didn't expect the entire coffee shop to be filled with their people.

Then, she saw someone step into the coffee shop, her eyes lighting up as she relaxed.

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Guan Shan arrived at the agreed location, confirming he was in the right place before entering the coffee shop.

But as he stepped inside, he sensed something was off.

The normally quiet coffee shop was unusually noisy, with all the patrons standing and gathering in one direction.

Lin Shuman's voice came through his earpiece, pleading, "Guan Shan, help!"

Without thinking, Guan Shan instinctively pulled out his Glock 17, releasing the safety.

The sound of the gun being cocked was distinct in the crowded coffee shop.

All eyes turned towards the source of the sound, spotting the menacing black weapon, their expressions changing drastically.

In a lawful society, the sight of a real gun was shocking.

Some people even raised their hands, pale-faced, legs trembling as if about to pass out...

Yan Tie, the leader, was also dumbfounded, swallowing hard. He hadn't planned for this to escalate.

Uh... reflex action, reflex action.

Guan Shan grimaced inwardly, realizing he had two choices.

One was to act as a robber, the other as a police officer.

So he went with the flow, raising the gun and adopting a serious expression. "Robbery, don't move!"

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