Ch 122: This Drama Queen Is At It Again
Bai Jingjing took out the money inside and counted it herself. Shen Mingyue was right; almost half of the money was missing.
In an instant, the blood drained from Bai Jingjing’s face. It wasn’t that the over one thousand yuan was a huge sum for her, because the Bai Family Home’s conditions were good; the first time Shen Mingyue went out to restock inventory, Bai Jingjing drove her own car.
The most important problem now is that Shen Mingyue trusts her, entrusting her with everything in the shop, and she didn’t do her job well, losing the money.
“Sister Mingyue, I really don’t know what happened. I counted it two days ago, and the money was clearly correct. I haven’t opened it these past two days. It’s really unbelievable; how could so much be missing?”
Bai Jingjing was a little worried, and a layer of cold sweat broke out on her forehead.
Shen Mingyue naturally trusted Bai Jingjing; if she didn’t trust her, she wouldn’t have used her. Since she used her, it was one hundred percent trust.
Bai Jingjing couldn’t have stolen the shop’s money; she’s not that kind of person, so it must have been someone else.
But if someone else came in to steal, why would they only steal half? Why not take it all? Besides, there are no signs of damage to the cabinet lock.
That leaves only one possibility: someone in the shop stole it.
Besides Bai Jingjing, only Cao Shuangxi and Shen Mingxia are left.
Shen Mingxia has no reason to steal, so Cao Shuangxi is the most suspicious, but the key is with Bai Jingjing. How could Cao Shuangxi steal the money without anyone knowing?
Seeing Shen Mingyue’s gaze, Cao Shuangxi unconsciously straightened her back. She took the initiative, frowning and questioning Bai Jingjing.
“Sister Jingjing, you’re too much! The boss trusts you and gave you the key. How could you steal the money inside? If you keep doing this, how can Sister Mingyue trust you with the shop?”
Cao Shuangxi’s appearance seemed more anxious than Shen Mingyue. Bai Jingjing had said so many good things for her before, but now she completely changed her attitude and refused to acknowledge her.
She felt that she was speaking up for Shen Mingyue, and Shen Mingyue should be grateful to her.
Unbeknownst to her, her actions made Shen Mingyue even more disgusted.
“The matter hasn’t been investigated yet. Why do you say it was Jingjing who stole it?”
Cao Shuangxi stiffened her neck, “The key is in her hands, and now the money is gone. If it wasn’t her, who else could have stolen it?”
Bai Jingjing didn’t expect Cao Shuangxi to be so unconscionable; wasn’t this adding insult to injury?
Shen Mingyue looked at Bai Jingjing, “Jingjing, I know you didn’t do it, but this is a considerable amount of money, so I plan to report it to the police and have the Public Security come to investigate. As long as someone stole the money, there will be clues, and it will definitely be found out. Do you agree with my approach?”
If the Public Security came, the first person they would suspect would be Bai Jingjing, but after the investigation, Bai Jingjing would naturally be cleared of suspicion, leaving only Cao Shuangxi.
Bai Jingjing nodded, feeling very guilty. After all, it was Shen Mingyue’s shop, and half a month’s income was lost at once. Only Shen Mingyue could remain so calm; if it were someone else, how could they be so calm?
“I agree with your approach. I didn’t take the money. With the Public Security, maybe we can get it back.”
Cao Shuangxi panicked. If the Public Security were called, wouldn’t she be investigated too? This made her a little afraid.
Because she was the one who stole the money. She had been eyeing that money for a long time. To steal it, she took a piece of dough and pressed an imprint on the key while Bai Jingjing was busy, then she found someone to make a copy of the key.
After getting the key made, she took half of the money inside while Bai Jingjing and Shen Mingxia were not in the shop.
She originally wanted to take it all, but she was really scared; she thought three thousand yuan was too much, and she didn’t have the guts.
After hesitating for a while, she only took half.
“Sister Jingjing, don’t be stubborn. If the Public Security finds out, it will be a big trouble. You’re a girl; how will others look at you? I say you should quickly take some money from your home to make up for the boss, and this matter will be over. Sister Mingyue has such a good relationship with you; she definitely won’t hold on to it.”
Cao Shuangxi’s words sounded like she was thinking about Bai Jingjing, but she was actually indirectly forcing her to admit that she was a thief.
Even if Bai Jingjing was slow-witted, she realized it now.
“What do you mean? I didn’t steal it, so why should I admit it? I can make up for the money; this is because of my guilt towards Mingyue. It’s my responsibility, I didn’t do it well, and it’s right to make up for the shortfall, but it’s definitely not because I stole the money. These are two different natures.”
Bai Jingjing’s thinking was still very clear. If the money could be recovered, it would be best. If it couldn’t be recovered, she would make up for it with her own money; she would never let Shen Mingyue lose money.
Cao Shuangxi, after being told this by Bai Jingjing, was unconcerned. Now that Shen Mingyue wanted to dismiss her, and Bai Jingjing wasn’t helping her, why not shift the blame? Let Bai Jingjing attract the firepower, so maybe Shen Mingyue would let her off.
But she underestimated Shen Mingyue’s intelligence.
“I, the boss, am not worried; why are you so worried? Could it be that you’re guilty?”
Saying this, Shen Mingyue’s gaze was sharp, directly looking at the watch on her wrist.
“The watch is pretty; when did you buy it?”
Cao Shuangxi was a little uneasy and quickly lowered her hand to her side.
“I don’t know how much it costs; someone gave it to me.”
Cao Shuangxi spoke vaguely, but Shen Mingyue already had an idea.
The money must have been taken by Cao Shuangxi; it’s just that she doesn’t know what method she used. Otherwise, her family background is so poor, and her parents are leeches. How could she afford such an expensive watch?
At this moment, Bai Jingjing also completely realized her stupidity. This Cao Shuangxi is really an ungrateful person; she had pleaded for her before, and her kindness was repaid with evil.
Shen Mingyue directly called the police, and the Public Security arrived shortly after. Several people in the shop were taken to the bureau to give statements.
Bai Jingjing was open and honest, saying whatever she had to say, but Cao Shuangxi was very nervous.
It’s no wonder she couldn’t stay calm; on the one hand, she was guilty, and on the other hand, she was afraid.
Who among ordinary people isn’t afraid of the Public Security Bureau?
The Public Security had handled cases before, and they thought Cao Shuangxi was suspicious, but investigations require evidence, and evidence needs to be found slowly.
The amount involved in this case was relatively high, so the bureau attached great importance to it; after all, it was over fifteen hundred yuan.
After giving their statements, Bai Jingjing and the others were released. After returning to the clothing store, Shen Mingyue still decided to dismiss Cao Shuangxi.
However, wages were never deducted; she would receive her full pay.
Cao Shuangxi didn’t expect Shen Mingyue to not let her off even after all this; she was furious.
But thinking about stealing the money, she felt it was good to be dismissed; maybe they wouldn’t investigate her anymore.
Cao Shuangxi, with a mournful face, packed up her things and left.