The train police subsequently used the broadcast to explain the ins and outs of the recent incident and remind everyone.
"When faced with this kind of situation, listen to the opinion of the involved parties first; don’t rush to sympathize with one side. If you find inconsistencies in their statements, don’t be quick to judge. Report it to the police first. The phrase ’guilty conscience’ is quite fitting for them. Also, a reminder to all women and children: if you discover a trafficker, shout loudly immediately; don’t drink water or eat anything from strangers. If you’ve left your seat, avoid consuming food or drinks, as you don’t know if someone has tampered with them during your absence. Of course, the most important thing is to not be alone, keep an eye on your children, and always maintain a clear mind..."
The two traffickers were eventually arrested. Whether pulling out more roots is possible, she didn’t know, but it made her break out in a cold sweat.
If the opponents had been more ruthless or forced her into the bathroom, or had used some kind of Knockout Drug, she would have truly found no one to help her.
Worried that their accomplices might still be on the train, Hua Yan didn’t dare drink water and stayed in her seat.
After the train reached the station, the train police escorted her to a taxi. Hua Yan had requested this because she had a strong premonition that these people couldn’t possibly act alone; there must be accomplices. She caught two traffickers, and their accomplices surely wouldn’t let her go. The police were amused by this little girl’s anti-investigation abilities. They laughed but weren’t annoyed and even praised her.
Even after getting into the taxi, she wasn’t feeling secure. She often checked the rearview mirror, fearing those people would retaliate.
She did not dare let the taxi take her directly to her community; instead, she found a supermarket to enter.
She found the restroom, changed clothes, wore a hat, and with a new disguise, left the mall and returned home.
She absolutely couldn’t have realized that doing so was the right choice.
Because someone indeed followed her to the restroom door, however, they never expected that she would be clever enough to change her clothes and shoes and walk out of the mall openly and confidently.
By the time they realized something was wrong, where could they find her?
"Damn, that little brat is cunning. Next time, if we encounter her again, we must kill her!"
Why didn’t those people recognize her?
When she entered, she carried a bag; when she exited, she was in sportswear, her cap pressed down on a wig, with sneakers, and the bag stored away into space — how could she be recognized?
Back in her long-lost home, Hua Yan couldn’t afford to be exhausted. She cleaned first, then showered, before sprawling on the sofa to look through Doudou’s leftover belongings.
"Doudou, did you really get lost? How can you be that clever? Be sensible and come back yourself!"
In four days, the semester begins. Tomorrow, she has a piano exam, which was also why she hurried back.
Thankfully, she hasn’t slacked in practicing piano these past days, so she wasn’t worried about the exam.
Before the winter break, she had already handed her materials to the teacher, asking for help with registration.
Feeling a bit tired — she had been rushing around and cleaning the house — Hua Yan casually made a bowl of noodles. After filling her stomach, she returned to her bedroom to sleep.
Before sleeping, she sent a message to Zhao Yun, informing him of her return.
Receiving Hua Yan’s message, Zhao Yun finally breathed a sigh of relief, though he already found it impossible to consider her a normal child.
How can a child from an ordinary family be this independent?
Though she was twelve this year, her maturity made him suspect there might be something wrong with his child’s intelligence.
Considering she just came back and needed rest, Zhao Yun didn’t disturb her much, only to find when he went over early next morning, Hua Yan had already left.
Only then did she realize Hua Yan had her piano exam today, hung up the phone, and couldn’t help looking at her husband.
Ning Zhiyuan was also a lawyer, quite renowned in the industry, dapper and An Yi, with gold-rimmed glasses, particularly charming, and of course, handsome.
Yan Yue was once a well-known talented female student at Beijing University, which naturally spoke volumes of her beauty, akin to a delicate flower of the Chinese Department.
Ning Zhiyuan pursued Yan Yue unsuccessfully before courting his dorm mate, Zhao Yun.
To be fair, this had something to do with Zhao Yun being his younger sister in the same department. Zhao Yun never knew he confessed to Yan Yue, and Ning Zhiyuan remained grateful to Yan Yue.
Unfortunately, the lovely flower of the Chinese Department in the past, ended up...