Shen Changan also followed her and sat on the edge of the bed. He had known that Jiang Li would be disappointed, but he didn't expect her reaction to be so big.

"It's okay. Although we didn't find your sister, we've made some progress. At least we found a few people in the far northeast who are willing to help us pass on the message."

"Isn't this much better than just blindly waiting? You should think positively and don't get stuck in a rut."

Shen Changan quietly stretched out his arms and gently hugged her in the void.

"Well, you're right. This trip wasn't entirely fruitless. At least it's much better than before. Maybe the timing isn't right yet."

"Chen Changan, thank you for helping me. If it weren't for you, I might not be able to find my sister."

"You've done pretty well yourself. I came here mainly because I was worried about you. I can't really help you much."

Shen Changan felt very guilty for not helping Jiang Li find his sister.

After all, human power is limited. Later, he will rely on the help of his family and find a way to help Jiang Li.

Regardless of whether he could help her or not, he had to at least do it. Sitting at home and waiting for death was not his style.

Jiang Li is the woman he wants to protect, and he will help her unconditionally.

Jiang Li lowered her head, and Shen Changan's hand slowly rested on her shoulder.

Feeling his touch, Jiang Li's whole body stiffened reflexively.

But this time she quickly relaxed. Although Shen Changan had acted like a hooligan to her a few times, he was still very reliable at the critical moment.

If this man's family background was not so prominent, if he was just a child from an ordinary family, if he really liked her, perhaps she would consider accepting him.

Jiang Li had never been in love in his previous life and had never tasted the sweetness of love.

She thought that this was her life, but she didn’t expect to meet Shen Changan.

Shen Changan put his arm around her shoulders, and seeing that she didn't resist or push away, he became a little bolder.

Shen Changan stretched out his hand and hooked it gently, and Jiang Li's head leaned into his arms.

Jiang Li was slightly surprised, but this time she didn't push him away.

Shen Changan's embrace was broad and warm. Jiang Li, who was panic-stricken, just wanted to lean on his arms and feel this brief peace.

Shen Changan just hugged her quietly like this, his heart was a little nervous but gradually calmed down.

The two of them sat there quietly for a long time. As the sky outside was getting dark, Jiang Li suddenly reacted.

"It's getting dark, I should leave here."

"What are you going to do next?"

Shen Changan had been maintaining the same posture and his arms were a little sore, but he still held her tightly and didn't let go.

"Let's go to the Public Security Bureau and report the case first. They'll destroy the den in Lijia Village in a few days, and then we can rescue many innocent children."

"I hope that fewer children will be kidnapped by human traffickers, and more families will be reunited and live happily together."

"If that's the case, why wait a few days? Isn't it better to do it sooner rather than later?"

When he thought of the children's heart-wrenching screams, Shen Changan's heart ached.

He cannot bring his own children with him, but he hopes that other people's children can grow up happily with their parents.

It would have been fine if he hadn't seen these things, but as a soldier, he felt very guilty when he saw the children suffering with his own eyes and was unable to lend a hand.

Now it will take a few more days to rescue them, and Shen Changan feels even more uncomfortable.

"You told me before that Zhang Zeping verified his identity and introduced himself when he went there. If we leave, Lijia Village will be wiped out immediately. If we don't catch them all, the remaining ones will definitely come for revenge."

"Revenge on Zhang Zeping is fine, but we're living at Lai Erniang's house now. If Zhang Zeping can't stand the beating and exposes us, who do you think will be the unlucky one?"

Lai Erniang treated him sincerely, and Jiang Li didn't want to cheat her again before leaving.

Even if I have to leave, I must get away with it safely, without getting involved in anything and without letting innocent people suffer.

"It's Lai Erniang, Xiao Li, you are indeed bold and careful, and you consider things very carefully. I didn't think about this matter enough."

"When I see those crying children, I think of our children. I feel bad. I think if I report the case earlier, they can return to their parents sooner."

Shen Changan mentioned our child again, and Jiang Li immediately became alert and retorted.

"I already told you it's not your child. Don't keep saying that."

"Yes, yes, they're not my children. I'll just stop talking about it. Anyway, those children are quite pitiful. We should rescue them as soon as possible."

Jiang Li nodded, "Don't worry about that. I know my limits."

Jiang Li stood up and started to pack her things, but Shen Changan quickly grabbed her.

"It's dark outside. It's probably not safe to go down the mountain at this time. Besides, staying in a guesthouse is very expensive. We might as well stay here for one night and leave at dawn tomorrow."

"There's only one room here. You're not short of money, and I can afford the cost of a guesthouse. Why should I squeeze in with you?"

"If you really think it's too expensive, then you can continue to live here. I'll go to the guesthouse."

Jiang Li didn't have much stuff, so she quickly put her belongings into a small bag.

"Jiang Li, I've prepared dinner, come and eat quickly."

Lai Erniang knocked quietly at the door, and Jiang Li quickly got up and opened the door.

Through the gap in the door, Lai Erniang saw the bundle that Jiang Li placed on the bed.

"Are you leaving now? Where are you going so late? Why don't you stay here one more night?"

"Lai Erniang, I've been living here for several days, so I won't bother you anymore. Besides, there are only two rooms here, and there's no room for the two of us."

Jiang Li turned his head and glanced at Shen Changan. Lai Erniang also stared at him for a long time before she understood the concerns in Jiang Li's heart.

"Are you worried about him? Don't worry, you sleep with me tonight and let him sleep in a room by himself. It's a good opportunity for us to have some private conversations. Otherwise, we won't know when we'll meet again after this separation."

Lai Erniang felt a little sad when she said this. Jiang Li no longer had any worries in his heart. Seeing that it was indeed getting dark, he did not force himself to continue.

"Okay then, I'll sleep with my aunt tonight."

When Shen Changan saw the two women leaning against each other and whispering, and secretly glancing at him from time to time, he felt uncomfortable all over.

When did he become a monkey in the zoo and be visited by people at will?

And there was something wrong with their eyes, as if they were calculating something.

After dinner, Jiang Li told Shen Changan that she would not leave tonight.

When Shen Changan thought about sleeping in the same bed with her at night, he happily took care of all the work.

But when he went to bed at night, he was dumbfounded. Jiang Li was dragged to the next room by Lai Er Niang!