Chapter 1207 - 534: Because of Lin Li, He Felt Ashamed of His Identity as a Thief
Lin Li paused in his tracks: "O.o?"
It wasn’t that he was surprised by their line of thought.
Actually, it was what he planned to say all along after intentionally exposing himself. Just as he saw the two trying to run, he was ready to shout and reveal his "identity," but they spoke first.
But this was even better, like a pillow when you’re sleepy, relaxed sphincter when hemorrhoids come, effortlessly delivered to your door!
Lin Li didn’t immediately respond excitedly. Instead, he feigned caution: "You two are... Buddha as well?"
Lin Li’s voice was low and hoarse, complemented by the taut black mask on his head, making him appear mysterious and with a hint of underworld scrutiny.
Seeing Lin Li take two steps forward, the stool immediately followed, but he remained silent, standing in a way that emphasized his presence.
"Buddha? What Buddha?"
"Seems like it’s jargon, a self-reference for thieves? I’m not sure, but that reaction..."
The Hydraulic Cutter Man and his partner exchanged a glance, whispering quietly.
No matter what, the reaction of these two in front of them, using the word ’also,’ absolutely meant they weren’t here to catch them. All was well!
This relaxed them significantly, and the Lookout Man, appearing as the leader, forced a smile, lowered his voice, and shook the bag in his hand: "Sort of, we’re collecting goods to make a living."
"That’s good," Lin Li, not flaunting his mediocre street slang, nodded as he heard this, pretending to relax a bit: "Glad you’re part of the crew."
"Yeah, glad we’re on the same side. We almost got scared just now."
The two across nodded, then promptly inquired:
"Brothers, we’ve scoped this area for the past few days. Tonight’s ’haul,’ you guys... also set your eyes on this batch?"
"No worries, there’s plenty to pick from here. We can still share some among us. If you need... I also have some intelligence; we can trade info..."
Lin Li understood the meaning behind this man’s words—this place is their stakeout target, although they didn’t want to share, they were not stubborn protectors and were even willing to split some.
Those two were quite nice.
Almost didn’t want to bust them.
Just joking.
"Ha." Lin Li chuckled lowly in his throat.
Before the two across could speak, Lin Li shook his head, moved closer, and with a bit of pride in his voice: "Small fry, brothers, the two of us... don’t mess around with battery theft."
"Hmm?" The Lookout Man paused, his tone taking on curiosity: "Then what do you..."
Lin Li extended his thumb, casually pointing towards the residential building behind them, speaking nonchalantly: "We’re after the insides."
"Wow shit, you guys come to steal love affairs?" The Lookout Man was stunned, exclaimed in a hushed voice.
Lin Li: "?"
"We don’t mess with living things inside; we’re after dead things inside." Lin Li nearly let slip, corner of his mouth twitching somewhat, quickly patting his pocket:
"We just cleaned out a household, ready to move on to the next spot."
"Breaking... entering?" Beside him, the Hydraulic Cutter Man gasped, his voice trembling a little.
In their low-level world of battery thieves, those daring enough to break into homes were skilled tradesmen with higher ambition and guts!
At most, they’d last days to months, but breaking in meant years to a lifetime.
The Lookout Man also revered them solemnly; despite feeling the two in front of him were young, at this moment their calm demeanor and posture made them seem more senior, adding some respect:
"Much respect! Didn’t recognize you were big-time thieves!"
It’s no wonder he draped a black mask over his head. If they were really here for batteries, it would be blatantly obvious.
Also explains why his lookout outside didn’t spot these two.
It turns out they emerged from inside, no wonder they couldn’t see them.
However, his occupational habit or innate curiosity still drove him to quickly glance at Lin Li’s and the stool’s empty hands and flat pockets, hesitating repeatedly, unable to resist asking quizzically:
"So... brothers, tonight’s run... empty-handed? Something go wrong?"
He asked cautiously, even with a bit of probing comfort, subconsciously patting his canvas bag holding a few batteries, as if proving he had at least some gains, though he spoke no words.
"What a joke, brother, thieves don’t come back empty-handed; of course we scouted the area, how could a run net nothing?"
Lin Li observed his small movement, a smile forming under his mask.
Lin Li slowly reached into the dry pocket of his pants jacket.
Under the curious and tense stares of the two across, Lin Li’s hand came out slowly.
It wasn’t empty.
Nor was it any tool.
In his open palm was a heap of glittering gold jewelry, still radiating an alluring shine even in this moment!
Gold necklaces, gold rings, gold bracelets... all stacked together, weighty and visually overwhelming!
Lin Li weighed the heavy gold in his hand, his tone as casual as discussing a cabbage bought at the market:
"Here it is, stuff we dug out of that home’s cupboard, the quality’s decent; estimating, after fences’ cuts, we should pocket sixty to seventy, no problem."
He paused, lifted his gaze towards the two across now completely petrified, their eyeballs almost popping out, with a slightly caring tone, lightly inquiring: