"It seems she comes to ask every now and then. Could we ask the police to monitor the calls and find out where they came from?" My cousin thought of using technology to solve the problem.

"I called and asked, but there's nothing they can do. It's too outdated, too outdated!" Lei Bingzheng shook his head.

Unfortunately, technology was too backward at that time, especially in a backward small town, where reconnaissance methods were scarce and there was little usable equipment.

Qin Xiaoyu remembered the Skynet system. If she had it now, things would be much simpler. She would spare no expense in terms of money and manpower to build up this city, for her own child and for many more children.

The next morning, some new clues emerged. The coal mine area was a remote region, developed by Qin Xiaoyu. Although it had become a bustling new city, urban construction was still progressing slowly. There were only four bus lines coming from the city center.

A Lei analyzed that Bai Weiwei must have been in a hurry to leave the scene after taking Xiao Jiajia out.

Little Jiajia is quite chubby, and it was difficult for her to carry her. Her colleagues said she didn't have a bicycle, which means she must have taken the bus.

After checking with the drivers on duty for the four routes, one of them actually remembered that a woman had boarded the bus carrying a chubby baby.

The chubby baby he described was dressed like Little Jiajia.

Because the chubby baby was cute and dressed in a stylish way, it created a huge contrast with the woman holding him, attracting the attention of the women on the same ride.

The elderly lady sitting next to me kept asking me all sorts of questions. The woman holding the child got annoyed by her questions and got off after two stops.

When Qin Xiaoyu and the others arrived at the drop-off point indicated by the driver, they were in a bit of a dilemma.

This is a crossroads, a thoroughfare connecting all directions. It leads out of the city and into the city center, with people coming and going. Even if you chased them there the moment, you might not be able to spot them, let alone look for clues a day later.

A Lei walked to the newsstand by the roadside. It was cold, and the newspaper seller had already retreated inside, leaving only a window open.

He knocked on the glass, the window opened, and an old man poked his head out and asked, "What newspaper do you want to buy?"

"Sir, I have a question for you. Did you see a woman carrying a child walk by here yesterday?"

"I've lost count of how many babies I see every day. It's strange of you to ask such a question, young man," the old man grinned.

"Grandpa, my son has been kidnapped, I'm going crazy looking for him, please help me." A Lei was persistent and clung to the window to prevent him from closing it.

"Oh dear, your child has been stolen! This is a serious matter. What time did you say it happened?" The old man was soft-hearted and immediately softened his tone.

"It happened around 10:30."

"Ten-thirty, let me think. Someone came to buy newspapers. I was helping load the truck at ten-thirty when I saw a woman carrying a chubby child. She was walking very fast, and the child's shoes fell off. The woman buying the newspapers picked them up and chased after the child. She didn't even say thank you. She's definitely not a good person." The old man pointed, indicating that Bai Weiwei had left the city.

"Could she be trying to take Jiajia back to her rented place? We looked for her yesterday, and the people who stayed behind replied to our messages, but she didn't show up."

As you continue downhill, there is no more news, the population thins out, and there's nowhere to ask for directions.

In the north, it gets dark early in late autumn. Another day has passed. Qin Xiaoyu and A Lei had not eaten or drunk anything. This time, when they entered the house, Commander Zhou and his wife pressed them down into chairs and forced them to drink a bowl of porridge.

"We'll find the child. Just don't hurt yourselves in the process." When faced with adversity, Zhou Xing's mother is as strong as iron.

Qin Xiaoyu hadn't had much rest lately, and now she was feeling a bit overwhelmed. She refused to go upstairs and lay on the sofa, where she drifted off to sleep and closed her eyes.

In her daze, she heard A Lei still discussing things with her cousin.

"I looked at the map, and she's heading in this direction towards her rented apartment, that's right." My cousin felt something was off, so he looked at the map again and again.

“Let’s assume she really went there. Then the landlord is lying. She went back and found a place to hide.” A Lei continued along this line of thought.

"I was thinking about something else. How did she, a rich young lady, know to rent a place there when she fell on hard times? How did she find that place?" Her cousin-in-law's words suddenly lit a light in Qin Xiaoyu's mind.

Right, Bai Weiwei wouldn't go that far to rent a place for no reason. There are plenty of places to rent in the city; she could easily spend an extra five or ten yuan to stay there.

Is there anyone she can rely on there? Given her character and personality, who would she be polite to?

Sister Liu!

Qin Xiaoyu suddenly remembered that she had met Sister Liu before. It was shortly after Liu Nian Xiao Zhu opened. Bai Weiwei brought her child to eat Western-style pastries. At that time, she brought a nanny with her. Although she was also quite boisterous, she gave all the leftovers to the nanny.

That is to say, they usually do small favors and win people's hearts.

So, if she came back in trouble, could it be that the nanny took pity on her and took her back to rent a place? Another strong possibility is that this person is Sister Liu.

If Zuo Xiangyang takes Zuo Bin away, Sister Liu has always taken care of Zuo Bin and has feelings for him. She is like Bai Weiwei, a mother who has lost her child, so they become close.

As her thoughts became clearer, Qin Xiaoyu understood why Bai Weiwei believed her son was gone; something must have happened, and Sister Liu must have told her.

"Go check on the landlord, she's definitely up to something," Qin Xiaoyu said loudly, sitting up.

A Lei and his cousin got up and rushed outside, with Qin Xiaoyu following closely behind. His cousin's wife chased after them and draped a thin woolen coat over her shoulders.

Lei Bingzheng left four men behind to monitor several nearby houses. These four men had carried out many missions, but this one was the worst, and they complained bitterly.

This is inhuman life. They heard a car and rushed out to greet it, hoping to get rid of the surveillance as soon as possible.

They searched the landlord's main house; it was dilapidated, with very few belongings, and it was obvious there was nothing to hide.

"Do you know someone named Sister Liu?" Qin Xiaoyu asked directly.

"I don't know him." The landlord's small eyes darted around, clearly not telling the truth.

"Let me tell you, if you protect her now, you'll be committing a serious crime. You can keep quiet now, but you'll soon have no chance." Qin Xiaoyu didn't have time to reason with her anymore; intimidation was the simplest and most brutal method.

"Sister Liu, there are many people with the surname Liu in this village. Which one are you asking about?" The landlord finally revealed some of the truth.

"How many Sister Lius have worked in the city, doing nanny and babysitting jobs?" Qin Xiaoyu really wanted to grab her and slap her a few times.

"Oh, that one hasn't come back either. I don't know where he is." The landlord declined again.

"Forget it, don't ask her anymore, someone else will tell you anyway." A Lei gave Qin Xiaoyu a wink, and the two walked outside.

"Is what I did illegal? Should I be arrested?" The landlord was getting a little scared.

"You've already broken the law, just wait." Qin Xiaoyu pointed at her angrily and strode out.