Step by step, a gentle breeze leads to a smooth path

Without delay, Officer Zhang immediately arranged to go to the countryside. He didn't hear what Nan was saying and suggested leaving first, but Mu Zhiyuan wouldn't let her go.

Ting Nan was truly exasperated. She still had to go to the nursing home to find Liu Dayong; otherwise, Master Liu would start to worry.

"Yuan'er, be good. I know your grandpa's house, your dad's factory, and your mom's school. No matter where you are, I'll be able to find you!"

"Really? Great! Sister is the best, just like Sun Wukong." Well, Ting Nan has gained another fanboy.

"Alright, Yuan'er, next Sunday is my day off. I'll come to visit you in the morning, okay?"

"Really? Pinky promise!" Mu Zhiyuan seemed more lively now.

"Pinky promise, I'll bring you White Rabbit milk candy too." Ting Nan made a very serious pinky promise.

Mu Zhiyuan then let go of Ting Nan and let Jiang Qianqian hold his hand.

Mu Xudong repeatedly expressed his gratitude to Ting Nan, but Ting Nan said, "Uncle Mu, this is my destiny with Yuan'er, no need to thank me. You should hurry up and go to the countryside to investigate and find out the truth, and spend more time with Yuan'er in the future."

Gao Haoran, driving the bureau's car, urged them to hurry up and leave. Jiang Qianqian quickly whispered, "Sunday, little sun, so Ting Nan won't get lost when he arrives."

Ting Nan could finally go see Master Liu. She tidied herself up in front of the police station's styling mirror, making sure her master didn't notice anything amiss. She didn't want to be scolded for being vain; that would be a terrible injustice.

Fortunately! Liu Dayong didn't say much when he saw his 'ugly' apprentice arrive. He just assumed that Nan had gone to deliver the goods since he was a little late.

As usual, they checked the student's progress, and then the master and student continued to hone their ventriloquism. Soon it was three o'clock in the afternoon, and Liu Dayong urged Tingnan to go back quickly: "Tingnan, you should get ready to go back. Be careful on the road. There's been a crackdown on prostitution and organized crime lately, and some people might try something desperate. Try not to go out unless necessary, and if you do go out, remember to make yourself look less attractive."

"Okay! Okay! Master, I understand!" Ting Nan hurriedly agreed. Thankfully, her master didn't know about today's events, otherwise…

Ting Nan was unaware of the large-scale sweep in the county town. She focused on her studies and martial arts practice until she heard the follow-up news at Mu Xudong's house on Sunday.

Aunt Zheng herself wasn't a problem; it was Mu Zhiyuan who was being targeted by Sanmazi. Knowing that Yuan'er wouldn't go with strangers, he tried to get close to Aunt Zheng, helping her with chores like carrying water and gathering firewood, and even gave her small gifts twice to curry favor. Aunt Zheng wasn't on guard and greeted Sanmazi casually, introducing him to Mu Zhiyuan.

That day, Grandpa had some errands to run, and Aunt Zheng was busy washing the quilts. Yuan'er kept asking to go out and play. Sanmazi happened to come by and said he would take the child out for a walk. Well… he disappeared in a flash.

By the time Grandpa Mu realized what had happened, there was nowhere to be found. He had no choice but to ask his son to call the police, which delayed things for two days. Fortunately, they encountered Song Tingnan.

After Mu Zhiyuan was taken away, he kept clamoring to go home. Sanmazi beat him with a belt, but the owner of the general store said that he couldn't damage his appearance or he wouldn't fetch a good price, so he wasn't whipped in the face.

When Yuan'er heard that he was going to be sold, he cried even louder. Later, the two men who intercepted him rushed in and beat him up, saying that he had disturbed their sleep. No wonder Yuan'er trembled when he saw them.

Mu Zhiyuan had been beaten quite a bit these past two days and had only eaten two steamed buns. Therefore, he trusted Tingnan completely when she invited him to eat wontons and carried him out in her arms.

After severe torture, a large number of people were finally apprehended. The owner of the general store was their leader. He had been living in the county town for over a decade, making friends everywhere and using various information sources to perfectly conceal himself at the general store. He had committed crimes and trafficked no fewer than one hundred children and women.

This time, it was because Ting Nan ran away with Yuan'er that Officer Zhang suddenly took action. He hadn't received the message, so he was exposed. He was going to be executed, and the other accomplices were also sentenced to heavy prison terms.

Based on the clues provided by those people, many children and women were rescued. The children were alright, and their families were overjoyed and wept with happiness.

Many of the abducted women are afraid to go home.

Because even if they return home, they will be looked down upon. Even if their families accept them, they will find it difficult to face the gossip and whispers from those around them. This is especially true for those who have already given birth; most choose to stay in the city, at least they have their children to rely on.