Chapter 880: Almost Kidnapped at 2 AM.

A faint rustling sound came from the back wall of the Lu family's house.

Almost simultaneously, Gu Weimin and Li Xiangdong quietly surrounded them from different directions.

A dark figure was trying to climb up that section of the wall.

The movements were a bit clumsy, but they knew how to use leverage.

He had just stepped onto the wall bricks when Gu Weimin was already close like a shadow, grabbing his ankle like an iron clamp and pulling hard! Li Xiangdong blocked his way out.

"Ouch!" the dark figure cried out as it fell.

"Don't move!" Gu Weimin said in a very low voice.

"What are you doing?! Catching a thief?" The man struggled in panic, his felt hat falling off, revealing him to be Bai Qian, that idler.

He was unshaven and looked panicked.

"Climbing over the wall in the middle of the night, what are you up to?" Li Xiangdong shone the flashlight directly into his eyes.

“I…I have no money for food! I wanted to steal something to exchange for money, I’m just a petty thief, and this house…looks like they have money, I was wrong, comrade, have mercy!” He was incoherent, and a small cloth bag fell out of his arms, containing simple lock-picking tools and a flashlight, which certainly looked like a thief’s gear.

Gu Weimin quickly searched the person but found no unusual items such as a camera or blueprints.

Li Xiangdong examined his hands and found that the calluses looked like they came from doing rough work, not from long-term use of weapons.

"Name? Where do you live?"

“Wang…Wang Laowu, lives in the shantytown at the front, has no fixed abode…” he stammered.

On the surface, everything points to an ordinary thief: panic, excuses, tools, and a veil.

But after scouting the location several days in advance, they inexplicably chose this wall that allows a glimpse into the study...

That's too much.

"Take them away first," Gu Weimin said decisively.

Regardless of whether it's true or not, climbing over the wall of a protected residence late at night should never be overlooked.

They took Wang Laowu away quietly, without alerting the Lu family.

Afterwards, Gu Weimin briefly explained to Lu Qingyang: They caught a suspicious person who was trying to sneak in. He claimed to be a thief and they are currently interrogating him.

After listening, Lu Qingyang pondered and said, "Thank you for your hard work. It's good that you caught them, but..."

He looked out the window. "What I'm afraid of is that this is just testing the waters, or... trying to lull the enemy into a false sense of security by using the identity of a thief."

Gu Weimin's eyes sharpened: "That's what we think. We've increased security and applied to investigate the surrounding area. You and your family should be extra careful in the near future."

It was another ordinary evening. Not long after the school bell rang, Xiao Shitou, carrying a canvas schoolbag, held tightly to his older sister Xiao Yuer's hand as they walked home along their familiar route.

Little Fish was praised in her school's handicraft class today, and she was in a good mood, walking briskly.

When they reached a quiet corner about 100 meters from the alley, a stylishly dressed woman with curly hair and a friendly smile stopped them.

She was holding a transparent cellophane bag filled with colorful candies wrapped in shiny paper, which looked especially tempting in the sunset.

"Little one, school's out?" The aunt bent down, her voice sweet and soft, her gaze fixed on Little Fish.

"Auntie has some delicious candies here, freshly made, they're so sweet! You can have some, okay?" As she spoke, she took out two of the brightest strawberry candies and orange candies from the bag and handed them to Little Fish.

The little fish's eyes lit up instantly.

She loved pretty things; the candy wrapper shimmered with iridescent light, and the candy inside was crystal clear and looked delicious.

She unconsciously let go of her younger brother's hand and reached out her little hand to catch him.

"Don't take it!" Little Stone suddenly tugged at his sister, pulling her behind him.

He looked up, staring warily at the beautiful aunt who had suddenly appeared, his little brows furrowed tightly.

The auntie's smile froze for a moment, then brightened again. She pushed the candy forward a little further, her voice softening, "Don't be afraid, little ones, I'm not a bad person. Look, what pretty candy! All the other kids want some, so I'll give it to you two. Here you go."

Little Fish hid behind her younger brother, looking at the candy that was so close, then at her brother's tense profile, and hesitated.

Little Stone became even more certain that something was wrong with this aunt.

Why would a perfectly good stranger offer a child candy for no reason?

He recalled how wary Uncle Gu and Uncle Li usually were, and he also remembered his father saying, "Some bad people will use delicious food and fun toys to trick children."

Seeing that his older sister seemed to be attracted again, Little Stone got anxious.

He was small, but quick. Taking advantage of the aunt's attention being on the older sister, he suddenly rushed forward, not to catch the candy, but to raise his foot and kick the aunt's shinbone, which was covered in stockings, with all his might.

"Ouch!" The woman was completely unprepared for the sudden attack from the seemingly chubby little boy. Caught off guard, a sharp pain shot through her shinbone, causing her to cry out softly. She almost spilled the candy in her candy, and the smile on her face vanished completely.

Little Stone struck hard, then without pausing, turned and grabbed his sister's wrist tightly, yelling at the top of his lungs, "Run!"

Then, grabbing the little fish who hadn't fully reacted yet, he rushed headlong into the alley without looking back.

He ran incredibly fast, his schoolbag slapping against his back, his heart pounding in his chest, but only one thought occupied his mind: Run! Go home! Find Uncle Gu and Uncle Li!

The woman clutched her aching calf, watching the two small figures run away in an instant, both shocked and angry.

She instinctively wanted to give chase, but a quick glance revealed guards nearby.

Gu Weimin seemed to have heard the noise and was looking in this direction, already taking a step forward.

The woman's expression changed. Forgetting about her leg pain and her plan, she quickly put away the candy bag, lowered her head, turned around, and blended into the crowd in the alley next door, disappearing from sight in no time.

Little Stone dragged his sister along as they ran wildly until they rushed into the alley. When they saw Gu Weimin's tall figure, they suddenly stopped, panting heavily, their little faces flushed red.

“Uncle Gu… Uncle Gu!” Little Stone let go of his sister, pointed back the way they came, panting, “There was… there was a bad auntie who gave us candy, and then she kicked us.”

Little Fish only then realized she was scared, and clung tightly to her younger brother, her eyes a little red.

Gu Weimin quickly scanned the two children to make sure they were unharmed, then squatted down, pressed Xiao Shitou's shoulder, and said in a steady voice, "Shitou, speak slowly, what happened? What kind of auntie? Which way did she go?"

Little Stone calmed himself down and recounted what had just happened, focusing on describing the aunt's appearance and the candy.

After listening, Gu Weimin patted Xiao Shitou's head and said in a deep voice, "You did the right thing, Shitou. Remember, never take anything from a stranger."

He then looked at Xiaoyuer, his tone softening, "Xiaoyuer didn't take it, that's good."

He stood up and gave Li Xiangdong in the gatehouse a signal. Li Xiangdong immediately understood and quietly followed the direction the little stone pointed.

Gu Weimin personally took the two children home and explained the situation to Lu Qingyang and Aunt Liu, who came out after hearing the commotion.

Aunt Liu hugged the two children tightly, repeatedly saying, "I was so scared."

Lu Qingyang's expression was solemn. He asked about the woman's characteristics in detail and immediately reported the situation to the relevant departments.

Although Li Xiangdong later reported that no more suspicious women matching the description were found in the nearby streets and alleys, this incident undoubtedly served as another wake-up call.

The other party's level was 꿛段놇꿤级, and their target was directly aimed at the child.

That evening, the Lu family held a serious family safety meeting.

Lu Qingyang and Shen Mo reiterated the safety rules to the children and told them that after school, they should try to wait for either Uncle Gu or Uncle Li to pick them up and not walk alone on secluded roads.