The police were reviewing the surveillance footage, tracing Zeng Chengxue's route from the stadium.

"Have He Yu and the others searched every corner of the school?"

Zeng Yunchen did not answer, and he was not sure if he had found anything.

The longer it went on, the darker his face became, and the kidnappers prayed that Cheng Xue would be safe and sound.

"When I came last time, I remember the principal mentioned that there was construction going on in one part of the school. Did you check it out?"

Tang Min slapped her forehead, remembering that the principal had vaguely said something like that when she stood up for Cheng Jing before.

She hadn't paid attention before, thinking the principal was trying to attract investment again, and since she couldn't make decisions for the Zeng family, she hadn't listened very carefully.

Looking back now, construction sites are usually surrounded by fences, and ordinary people wouldn't go to these places except for workers.

With few people and a chaotic atmosphere, hiding a little girl would be a piece of cake.

As soon as Tang Min finished speaking, Zeng Yunchen picked up the phone.

"He Yu, ask the security guard if there's any construction going on on campus recently?"

"it is good"

They put down their phones and waited anxiously.

Just then, Captain Zhang walked in.

"Captain Zhang, what's wrong? Any news?"

Tang Min quickly stepped forward.

"Currently, the surveillance footage indicates that Miss Gui disappeared on her way to the lounge, but that area is a blind spot for the cameras, and the investigation is ongoing."

Having news is better than having no news; at least we know where they started disappearing.

Near the lounge, it means that Cheng Xue had just returned from the venue and was there to meet up with them.

It must have been around eleven o'clock, at which time the two of them were struggling with the pack of wolves in the lounge.

The more Tang Min thought about it, the more determined she became. From now on, whenever she went out with the three little ones, she would make sure they had a full complement of bodyguards, so that they wouldn't disappear from her sight.

Although Tang Min is still in the adjustment period with the three boys, she is, in any case, their nominal mother.

Tang Min's heart gradually changed through a series of events, and she gradually began to learn to accept and change some things.

Dong dong dong

"Enter"

There were a few knocks on the door, and a young policeman in uniform entered.

"what happened?"

Team Leader Zhang, who was still talking to Zeng Yunchen, turned his head and asked.

"Captain, we've spotted a suspicious person on the surveillance footage."

The group of people jumped up from their seats.

"What does it look like?"

"I couldn't see clearly, but he looked to be a middle-aged man around 40 years old, disheveled, and dressed in tattered clothes. I couldn't make out his face."

The young policeman reported the facts truthfully.

"The surveillance footage shows him appearing near the stadium and the locker room."

"Keep investigating and see where else he's been."

Team Leader Zhang gave orders to his team members: they had finally found a clue, and regardless of whether it was true or not, they had to continue tracking it.

Ring ring ring

Zeng Yunchen's phone rang at that moment.

"Hello, Mr. Zeng, there is indeed a construction site on campus recently. It's a place that's rarely visited, but construction has been suspended for the past two days due to the sports meet. We're already on our way there."

Okay, stay in touch and be careful.

After thinking for a moment, Zeng Yunchen added that, based on the policeman's description, he had reason to suspect that the person had mental problems.

"Let's go too!"

After saying that, Tang Min pulled Zeng Yunchen and started to walk out.

"Mrs. Zeng, I suggest you don't go out now, because we're unsure if it's true or not. If it isn't, going there will be a waste of your time."

But Tang Min couldn't wait any longer. Cheng Xue had been missing for almost three hours now, and the thought of her possibly being kidnapped by a middle-aged man kept bringing up unpleasant images to Tang Min's mind.

"Minmin, let's wait a little longer, don't worry."

Zeng Yunchen pulled Tang Min back into his arms and held her tightly. He was also very anxious about the child's disappearance, but he couldn't be more anxious than Minmin. Someone had to stay alert at all times.

"I know, but... I can't rest easy."

"Okay, I know, just wait a little longer, just a little longer."

Zeng Yunchen could only repeatedly comfort them, hoping that the police and He Yu could act quickly, even faster.

..................

Inside the small house on the back hill.

Zeng Chengxue forced herself to stay awake, straining to keep her eyes open, afraid that she would fall asleep.

After spending several hours in a place where she couldn't hear a single voice and without drinking a drop of water, she was on the verge of collapse under the dual pressure of psychological and physical stress.

The man was still squatting on the ground in the same position, and Zeng Chengxue would sometimes tilt her head and look at him with a puzzled expression.

Doesn't his leg feel numb?

Deng Deng Deng

Suddenly, Zeng Chengxue thought she heard footsteps.

She looked at the person squatting there, quietly got up, turned around, and tried to grab the window.

She is now extremely grateful that the man did not tie her hands and feet.

She vaguely saw a figure running towards her.

"cough cough"

Zeng Chengxue pressed her chest and turned back to lean against the wall.

Upon hearing Zeng Chengxue's voice, the man merely glanced up indifferently before lowering his head again.

"cough cough"

Seeing this, Zeng Chengxue coughed louder and louder.

But she hadn't drunk any water and was nervous, so she soon ran out of energy.

She could only hope that her faint voice would reach the ears of the person who came looking for her.

"He Zhu, there seems to be a sound over there."

"Team Leader Zhang, there's movement over here too."

The Zeng family and the police arrived at the same time. The Zeng family seemed to have heard some noises, and the police search and rescue dogs were running in a certain direction.

"Go check it out, hurry!"

"Walk"

The two teams advanced side by side.

They are currently located at the very back of the school, where the principal said that a teachers' dormitory building is being constructed.

Piles of sand were piled up in the back, making it look like a small hill from a distance.

"cough cough"

"Hey, I heard it again, someone coughing."

"Team Leader Zhang, over here!"

“Follow up”

While instructing his entourage to follow the police officers, He Yu took out his phone and called Zeng Yunchen.

"Hey"

Zeng Yunchen's calm voice came through the phone.

"Mr. Zeng, we have a lead."

"Say"

Zeng Yunchen patted Tang Min on the shoulder and placed his phone between the two of them.

"We heard a faint cough behind the school. It sounded like a girl, but we're not sure if it's the young lady. The police are on their way with search and rescue dogs, and we're with them now."

He Yu quickly gave the report.

"Specific location"

"At the very back of the school, they're building a teachers' dormitory."

"Okay, we'll be right there. If Cheng Xue's life is threatened, don't act rashly. Also, tell the police that we're open to discussing any terms."

"Yes, Mr. Zeng."

Regardless of the reason or the circumstances, if the other party wants to kidnap Cheng Xue, Cheng Xue's life is the top priority. This is Zeng Yunchen's attitude.

"Walk"

After hanging up the phone, Zeng Yunchen grabbed Tang Min's hand and ran outside.

Tang Min's heart was pounding.

This feeling frightened her; she hadn't felt this way even when she woke up at the Zeng family villa on the first day.

Cheng Xue, please don't let anything happen to you!

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