Lu Ning was audacious. After quickly conveying some crucial information, he directly hung up the phone.
He had actually hung up on the Head! How impressive!
Following the agreement, Lu Ning cheerfully bought a pack of biscuits for Yuanyuan, then swiftly scooped up the child and dashed out like an untamed wind.
“Didn’t you say your mother is at the Public Security Bureau? Don’t be afraid, I’m going to help your mother right now!”
“No! Let me go! My mother told me to wait for her here!”
Yuanyuan grew anxious, his fair little face scrunching up into a ball. Being held was one thing, but why was he being carried away?
This uncle was so rude! He was no good!
Wriggling like an eel, Yuanyuan struggled in Lu Ning’s arms, nearly falling before Lu Ning managed to secure his hold.
After asking for directions, Lu Ning decided to go all the way and rushed straight to the entrance of the Public Security Bureau with Yuanyuan in his arms. There, he happened to encounter Xia Mingyu, who was hurriedly coming out to search for Yuanyuan.
When Xia Mingyu saw Yuanyuan struggling in a strange man’s arms, her eyes widened in shock.
“Yuanyuan!”
She thought Yuanyuan had been caught by a human trafficker.
Xia Mingyu immediately rushed over, forcefully snatched Yuanyuan back, and held him close.
She glared furiously at Lu Ning.
“Why are you holding my child?”
“Snatching a child in broad daylight? Comrades from the Public Security Bureau, arrest him quickly!”
Hearing this, the officers suspiciously surrounded Lu Ning.
They had witnessed Yuanyuan struggling, and Xia Mingyu didn’t recognize him—the possibility of him being a human trafficker was very high!
But he was wearing a military uniform.
“Misunderstanding! It’s a misunderstanding!”
“So you’re Yuanyuan’s mother. I heard his brother was missing and his mother was at the Public Security Bureau. I thought it was unsafe for him to be alone at the Supply and Marketing Cooperative, so I brought him here.”
Lu Ning quickly raised his hands and explained clearly and logically.
“I’m from Jing Shi, here on a mission. I can show you my credentials.”
“If the child is in Jing Shi, I might be able to help.”
Lu Ning spoke enthusiastically and took out his identification.
“Yuanyuan can vouch for me too!”
Everyone looked at Yuanyuan.
Yuanyuan nodded.
“Mom, this uncle gave me lots of candy and biscuits. He said he was bringing me to find you.”
Seeing Xia Mingyu, Yuanyuan was no longer afraid. He happily showed her his pockets.
At that moment, the officers checked Lu Ning’s credentials and confirmed his story, then reassured Xia Mingyu with a nod.
Xia Mingyu breathed a sigh of relief and apologized.
“I’m sorry, comrade. I misunderstood you.”
“My child is missing, and I’m just so anxious…”
“It’s alright, it’s alright. I understand. All parents feel the same way.”
Lu Ning waved his hand, indicating that Xia Mingyu needn’t feel guilty.
He discreetly observed Xia Mingyu.
Her hair was disheveled, and she looked pale—like an ordinary rural woman.
However, upon closer inspection, one could see she had decent features.
But in Jing Shi, she would be particularly inconspicuous.
Could it be that because of this, the Head had taken advantage of her and then refused to acknowledge it, leaving her with two children before running away?
How beastly!
Lu Ning couldn’t help but inwardly scorn Si Konghuai.
But he showed none of it on his face and instead asked warmly.
“Would it be possible for me to understand the whole story? If possible, I’d like to help too.”
“I’ve become a father myself, so I particularly understand the feeling of losing a child.”
His attitude was sincere.
“Comrade Lu Ning, please come over and listen as well.”
“That child was sent to Jing Shi, so we might genuinely need your help.”
The Public Security Bureau officer welcomed Lu Ning’s involvement – with one more person helping, they could find Xia Mingyu’s child faster.
Seeing this, Xia Mingyu had nothing but gratitude. She could tell Lu Ning held a significant position and couldn’t help feeling fortunate inwardly – perhaps she would be able to find Tuan Tuan very soon!
“Yuan Yuan is so wonderful.”
Xia Mingyu couldn’t resist kissing Yuan Yuan’s chubby little cheek, her joy evident on her face.
She thought it must be because her Yuan Yuan was particularly adorable and well-behaved that Lu Ning was drawn to help.
Yuan Yuan was the great meritorious minister!
Theoretically speaking, this wasn’t wrong – it was indeed thanks to Yuan Yuan.
“Mom, how come you can talk now?”
“Your voice is so beautiful!”
Yuan Yuan happily cupped Xia Mingyu’s face, her eyes curved into smiles.
Xia Mingyu couldn’t speak, and Li Zhaodi never spoke properly. When Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan were young, Xia Mingyu would carry them out and have neighbors teach them to speak.
Tuan Tuan had big brother qualities – he learned to speak very quickly, often learning first then teaching Yuan Yuan afterward.
Xia Mingyu also wanted to speak and tried to learn along, but unfortunately she could never overcome her psychological barriers.
Thus Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan had never heard her speak before.
Now hearing Xia Mingyu could talk, Yuan Yuan couldn’t help feeling happy for her.
“Brother would definitely love Mom’s voice too!”
“Mom thought of you and your brother, and that’s how I learned to speak.”
“Mom won’t let anyone take you away from me.”
Xia Mingyu patted Yuan Yuan’s little head and carried her into the Public Security Bureau.
She gave her statement.
Lu Ning also sorted out the complete story.
He angrily slammed the table!
“This Qiao Hongye is truly inhuman!”
“How can someone like him deserve to be a soldier!”
He was a purebred beast!
Even though they were in the Public Security Bureau, he wanted to drag Qiao Hongye out and beat him up!
“Comrade Lu is right, but the priority now is finding the child…”
Meanwhile, the child had been found.
Jing Shi.
Si Konghuai hung up the phone and immediately stood up.
Sikong Old Master had just returned and, seeing him about to go out, immediately became displeased.
“Where are you going? You barely come back!”
“I found photos of several nice girls for you. Hurry up and choose one to meet.”
“You’re almost 30! If you don’t get married soon, you’ll become an old man. I doubt anyone will want you then! Especially with all your issues!”
Sikong Old Master fumed, his mustache bristling.
Why did their family only produce such stubborn offspring!
If this continued, when would he ever get to hold a sweet, soft grandson!
“Business matter.”
“A child is missing. I’m going to check.”
Si Konghuai hurriedly tossed out these words and left with his men.
“What!”
That was indeed important business. The Old Master closed his mouth, not daring to stop Si Konghuai.
Si Konghuai went directly to the train station with his team.
Coincidentally, the train had broken down along the way, stopping for some time and delaying its arrival in Jing Shi.
So when Qiao Hongye called, his superior hadn’t received Tuan Tuan yet.
By the time the train finally arrived at the station, Tuan Tuan – who had been drugged into unconsciousness – had woken up.
He was carried off the train by Qiao Hongye’s companion, before they could locate their leader.
Tuantuan seized the opportunity, craning his neck and wailing at the railway station staff.
“Help! Kidnapper! Murder!”
“Uncle, save me, wuwuwuwu…”
Tuantuan cried out while weeping, stretching his arms toward the staff, his fair, tender face flushed bright red.
In his panic, he shouted about kidnappers, murder, even a fire—whatever sounded most dire.
With his fair, delicate complexion and adorable appearance, he looked utterly pitiful when crying, instantly drawing everyone’s attention.
The staff rushed forward and grabbed Liu Hai.
“Is this your child? Why is he crying like this?”
“Yeah, I heard him shouting about kidnappers! Put the child down now! You’re not going anywhere until you explain clearly!”
People stopped rushing for their trains and gathered around the two, voicing their outrage.
Liu Hai cursed inwardly—he’d forgotten to administer the drug later, allowing the kid to wake up!
He forced a smile and explained.
“The kid wanted candy, and I didn’t buy him any, so he’s throwing a tantrum…”
“He’s lying! I don’t know him at all! I’m from Nan Province! He kidnapped me from Nan Province and brought me here!”
“When I woke up, my mom, my little brother, and my dad were all gone!”
“I want to go home! I don’t want to go with him! He’s a bad person!”
Tuantuan widened his eyes and angrily bit Liu Hai’s neck, his ferocious expression making it seem like he intended to tear off a chunk of flesh.
“Ah! Damn it!”
“You little brat! Let go!”
Liu Hai was in excruciating pain, his face contorted as he immediately began striking Tuantuan’s buttocks with full force, showing no mercy.
The two clearly didn’t resemble father and son, with one having dark skin and the other fair.
“Give me the child! Let me see your introduction letter!”
The staff understood the situation and immediately tried to pull Tuantuan away from Liu Hai.
It was at this moment that Si Konghuai arrived at the railway station.
He had originally come to ask the station staff if they had noticed anything unusual.
After all, even though he knew children were being sold to Jing Shi, he had few leads and could only start his investigation at the railway station.
He never expected things to proceed so smoothly.
As soon as he entered the station, he saw Tuantuan attacking like a wolf cub.
Si Konghuai’s pupils contracted—this child’s face…
“Stop!”