It was past eleven in the evening by the time they left the police station.
Ding Junyao was with Wang Yue.
Ding Junyao was not from Wang Yue's small town, but from Rongcheng, the provincial capital.
Rongcheng was a good 200 kilometers away from Wang Yue's small town, and it would take at least two hours for her family to get there.
During this time, Pan Huiying called Wang Yue, asking what was happening with being taken away by the police.
Nosy neighbors had already told his parents about it.
Wang Yue explained a bit, and with Zhang Yunfei's explanation, Pan Huiying and Wang Jianguo finally accepted the fact that Wang Yue had actually assisted the police in capturing a fugitive.
"Why don't you go check into a hotel? I have school tomorrow and can't accompany you."
Wang Yue yawned, feeling a bit sleepy.
He had been highly focused tonight, and now that he relaxed, he felt a sense of fatigue.
Ding Junyao blinked her large eyes pitifully, "Wang Yue, are you going to leave me alone? I'm scared."
Her adorable expression melted Wang Yue.
He coughed and said, "How about you wait at the police station? You should feel safe there now, right?"
"But I just want to spend more time with you."
Ding Junyao acted spoiled, grabbing Wang Yue's arm and shaking it, not letting him leave.
Honestly, Ding Junyao had never met a man as brave as Wang Yue in her life.
Let alone vicious fugitives, even a thief would scare the boys at her university into silence.
Coupled with Wang Yue's handsome appearance, Ding Junyao was starting to feel something.
However, the thought that Wang Yue was only seventeen made her feel a bit guilty.
"Alright, alright, I give up. Let's find a place to sit for a while."
Wang Yue found a bench by the roadside and sat down.
Ding Junyao quickly followed.
"Xiao Yue Yue, do you have a girlfriend you like?"
Ding Junyao asked seemingly casually, but with some nervousness.
"I'm not called Xiao Yue Yue! It sounds bad."
Wang Yue first retorted, then thought for a moment and said, "Not currently."
"Then do any girls like you?"
Ding Junyao, for some reason, felt a little happy.
"Given my charm, I'd probably be ranked at Rongcheng Tianfu Square."
Wang Yue said.
"(ˉ▽￣～)Hmph~~"
...
Ding Junyao's parents arrived much faster than expected, before one in the morning.
The moment she saw her parents, Ding Junyao rushed into their arms.
"Mom, Dad, I thought I'd never see you again."
Seeing the three of them reunited, Wang Yue's lips curved upwards unconsciously. He felt like he had done something good again.
He hadn't heard about this incident involving Ding Junyao in his previous life; it must have been because the fugitive wasn't caught then. The girl's fate was predictable.
At this moment, Ding Junyao's parents walked over with her.
"Wang Yue, you are our family's benefactor! If anything had happened to Yao Yao, neither your mother nor I would have known what to do."
Ding Jun said gratefully to Wang Yue.
"Wang Yue, thank you so much. Your father and I have discussed it. One million yuan, as a thank you for saving Yao Yao's life."
Zhou Yun was a beautiful middle-aged woman, but she was well-maintained, looking like sisters with Ding Junyao.
Hearing the figure of one million yuan, Wang Yue was startled.
In his previous life, he had worked for ten years and hadn't earned a million yuan. This Ding Junyao family was truly wealthy.
If Wang Yue were truly just a seventeen-year-old boy, he would certainly have accepted the million yuan.
But as the saying goes.
A debt of gratitude is the hardest to repay.
He didn't particularly need this million yuan now, but letting the Ding Junyao family owe him a huge favor might be useful someday.
So, Wang Yue refused.
"Uncle, Aunt, I didn't save your daughter for your money. That would go against my initial intention of saving a life. I believe anyone in this situation wouldn't stand idly by."
Upon hearing Wang Yue's refusal.
Ding Jun and Zhou Yun were both very surprised.
One million yuan was a huge sum of money in those times!
No normal person would refuse it.
Ding Junyao was both shocked and moved.
From her conversations with Wang Yue, she could tell that he was not from a wealthy family, but from an ordinary one.
This sum of money could instantly elevate an ordinary family to a comfortably well-off status.
And Wang Yue had actually refused it!
"Wang Yue, why don't you just accept it?"
Ding Junyao persuaded him again.
"No, no. If there's nothing else, I'll be going now. I have school tomorrow." kuAiδugg
After saying that, Wang Yue ran off.
He was afraid he might change his mind if he stayed any longer! This was the closest he had ever been to being a millionaire!
"Congratulations to the host for achieving the accomplishment – Disdain for Money. In the face of enormous wealth, you managed to remain calm and refuse gracefully, displaying extraordinary magnanimity. Reward: 3 random quality skill books, 1 free attribute point."
"Congratulations to the host for completing the wanted mission. Reward: 2 lottery tickets."
At this moment, the system's notification chimed.
"This young man will surely achieve great things in the future."
Watching Wang Yue's retreating figure, Ding Jun couldn't help but exclaim.
"But speaking of which, even though he doesn't want the money, our family owes him this favor. If he ever encounters any difficulties in the future, we must do our best to help him solve them."
...
Back home.
Wang Yue found that his parents hadn't slept and were sitting on the sofa waiting for him.
They were finally relieved when they saw Wang Yue return safely.
"You told me you were going to a classmate's house, and instead you went to the rooftop to catch a fugitive? Do you know how dangerous that is? If anything had happened to you, what would your father and I do?"
Pan Huiying was quite upset.
Wang Yue quickly ran up to pour tea, offer water, and massage his mother's shoulders and back. Only after a series of appeasements did he manage to calm her down.
Meanwhile, Wang Jianguo secretly gave Wang Yue a thumbs-up.
In Wang Jianguo's opinion, although Wang Yue's actions were dangerous, he was unharmed, and it also showed the spirit of their Wang family.
Lying in bed, Wang Yue felt extremely tired, so he didn't draw any more lottery tickets and fell asleep.
The next morning, with the alarm clock ringing, Wang Yue woke up on time again.
Feeling the surging power within him and his completely refreshed spirit.
Wang Yue couldn't help but sigh, "Youth is wonderful!"
In his past life, he would be worn out after a single all-nighter.
Wang Yue's act of helping the police catch a fugitive had spread throughout the neighborhood, and several neighbors greeted him as he left.
In a good mood, Wang Yue opened his system panel again.
"Draw!"
"Congratulations to the host for obtaining a Musical Guitar and a Milk Tea Recipe."
"Musical Guitar: Makes plucked notes more pleasant to listen to."
"Milk Tea Recipe: A recipe for milk tea that is suitable for all ages and so delicious it makes you cry."
Seeing the two items he had drawn.
Wang Yue thought, isn't this perfect timing?
Just when he felt sleepy, someone handed him a pillow. Could there be anything more satisfying than this?