novelaction Chapter 147 Arrival at Xingchuan City
Chapter 147 Arrival at Xingchuan City
The train journey from Nan Province to Xingchuan takes three days and two nights.
During these three days, Shi Qingqian was interrogated by two human traffickers, and she cooperated very well by telling them all kinds of "family affairs".
The film portrays a simple little girl who has been well protected by her parents since childhood, but has no choice but to rely on relatives and friends when encountering a disaster, but is despised by everyone and becomes a pitiful little girl.
Perhaps because Shi Qingqian's story was so heartfelt, or perhaps because her face was so rare, the two human traffickers gradually let down their guard against her.
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The train slowly pulled into the platform of Xingchuan City. The friction sound between the wheels and the rails gradually weakened and finally stopped.
People in the carriage stood up, picked up their luggage and prepared to get off.
Shi Qingqian also stood up, looking at a loss.
The woman smiled brightly and took Shi Qingqian's hand affectionately, her tone particularly gentle: "Little comrade, don't be afraid, follow us, we will definitely take good care of you."
The woman's hand tightly grasped Shi Qingqian's wrist, as if she was afraid that she would run away.
Shi Qingqian lowered her head slightly, looking timid, and replied softly, "Okay, thank you, Auntie."
There was a tremor in her voice, as if she really was a helpless little girl.
The man was carrying his luggage, looking around constantly, alert to the situation around him.
He whispered to the woman, "Be careful, don't let anyone see your flaws."
The woman nodded slightly and held Shi Qingqian's hand tighter.
The three of them slowly walked out of the carriage with the crowd and stepped onto the platform of Xingchuan City.
People were coming and going on the platform, and the noise was constant.
As they walked, the woman softly comforted Shi Qingqian: "Don't worry, little comrade, Xingchuan is a good place, you will adapt quickly."
Shi Qingqian listened obediently and nodded occasionally.
After walking out of the platform, the man stopped a tricycle.
The woman first helped Shi Qingqian onto the cart, then she got in herself, while the man sat next to the driver.
Tricycles are traveling on the streets of Xingchuan City.
The woman kept talking to Shi Qingqian, trying to make her relax. "Little comrade, we'll take you to eat something first, and then we'll go find your relatives. If they don't take you in, just follow us. We promise we won't let you suffer."
Shi Qingqian looked at the woman gratefully and said, "Auntie, you are so kind. I don't know how to thank you."
The woman smiled and said, "You're welcome. You're about the same age as my younger sister. Seeing you is like seeing her. I'll naturally help if I can."
The tricycle stopped in front of a shabby little hotel.
The man paid for the taxi, then took Shi Qingqian and the woman into a dilapidated house. When the man in the house saw that they were bringing strangers, he looked wary and questioning.
The man winked at him and explained, "Brother Yang, this is my niece. She's here to stay with her relatives. We'll stay here for one night and then go find someone tomorrow."
The man called Brother Yang understood immediately, and his eyes unscrupulously scanned Shi Qingqian up and down, with the same satisfaction as if he was looking at a commodity.
Shi Qingqian was frightened by Brother Yang and hid behind the woman. The woman patted her hands and said, "Brother Yang, please make two rooms for us. We are exhausted from the journey."
Brother Yang chuckled, but his eyes were still lingering on Shi Qingqian, "Okay, sister, come with me, I'll arrange a room for you."
The woman pulled Shi Qingqian and followed behind Brother Yang.
This dilapidated house was filled with an old and decayed smell, and the dim light made people feel uneasy.
Brother Yang led them to two adjacent houses and said, "This is it. Girls, you guys take a rest first. I'll have someone bring you some hot water later."
The woman nodded, "Thank you very much, Brother Yang."
After Brother Yang left, the woman pulled Shi Qingqian into the house.
There was only a simple wooden bed and a tattered cabinet in the room, which looked very shabby.
The woman looked at Shi Qingqian's frightened expression and comforted her, "Don't be afraid, I'm here. Get a good night's sleep tonight, and we'll go find your relatives tomorrow."
Shi Qingqian nodded obediently.
After a while, someone brought hot water.
After the woman left, Shi Qingqian did not use the water in the basin.
It's nothing, it's just too dirty.
After washing up and coming out of the space, Shi Qingqian let A Miao out.
"Qianqian, is there anything I can help you with now?"
Shi Qingqian nodded: "Ah Miao, you have good ears, help me listen to what they said."
"No problem," Ami's robotic ears turned around and began to repeat what he heard in a low voice.
"This girl is so beautiful, she will definitely sell for a good price. We need to contact the buyer quickly."
"That's right, but you have to be careful not to be discovered."
"The situation has been tense lately. I feel like this is a bit precarious. Why don't we just wait and try not to make any mistakes?"
"What are you afraid of? We've been doing this for a long time. As long as we're careful, nothing will happen."
"I think what Aunt Yue said makes sense. It's always better to be careful. Besides, this girl looks like that. I think it's a pity to sell her off."
"What are you going to do? I'm warning you, don't have any evil thoughts. It's such a waste to ruin such a pure girl."
"I heard that Big Brother has been in a bad mood recently. Why don't we send someone up there? I'm sure Big Brother will be happy."
"That's a good idea. With this good stuff, maybe Big Brother won't mind that we were all caught by the cops."
The three of them, speaking one sentence at a time, decided the life of an innocent female comrade.
Shi Qingqian listened to what A Miao repeated and felt very angry.
At the same time, I felt that this was a good opportunity.
If they handed herself over to their boss, it would mean that she could see the man behind the scenes with her own eyes, and perhaps find more clues about the criminal gang and catch them all in one fell swoop.
She took a deep breath, tried to calm herself down, and said to Ah Miao, "Ah Miao, continue to pay attention to their movements. If there is any new situation, tell me immediately."
Ami nodded, and the robotic ears began to move again.
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This side of Southern Province.
The ticket seller knew the seriousness of the matter and immediately handed the note Shi Qingqian left for him to the police station.
The police station also quickly contacted the Southern Military Region.
When Commander Liang and Political Commissar Wen learned that Shi Qingqian had discovered the whereabouts of the escaped human traffickers and was actually taking the risk to follow them alone, they felt nervous.
Commander Liang frowned and paced back and forth. "Comrade Shi, how could you be so reckless? This is no joke. Those human traffickers are extremely vicious. How could a girl like her risk her life alone?"
Xu Huaian's mission has been almost completed, and he will be able to return to the military region soon. If something happens to Shi Qingqian by then, how will they explain to Xu Huaian and the old leader?
Political Commissar Wen's face was also filled with worry: "The most urgent task now is to quickly find a way to find her and ensure her safety."