Chapter 240 Something Happened
Shen Qingran couldn't bear to stay up all night to celebrate the New Year.
He leaned against Huo Tingxiao, drowsy.
Listen to the sound of them playing cards getting smaller and smaller.
Huo Tingxiao glanced at the drooping man and made a hushing gesture with his hand.
Everyone looked at him with a smile and waved for him to leave quickly.
Huo Tingxiao lowered his eyes and carried her back to the room. Looking at the person who was sleeping so soundly, he patiently helped her wipe her face and feet, and also applied pearl cream on her.
Shen Qingran didn't know if it was because she was too tired, but she slept very deeply.
Huo Tingxiao looked at her in the dim light, his heart filled with warmth.
I gently stroked her cheek with my fingers. It was a little pink and so cute.
It looks just as good even when sleeping.
He looked at her for a long time, carefully tucked the corner of the quilt in place, kissed the corner of her eye, then stood up and walked outside.
At this moment, everything seemed to have fallen into silence.
The first day of the Lunar New Year is the first official day of the holiday, which usually lasts for three days.
The first, second and third year of junior high school.
Shen Qingran and Huo Tingxiao didn't have any relatives in Ning City, so they planned to go to Qiao Jing's place.
During this period, they would also visit Liu Zhenguo and Qiao Jing's homes once a month.
Although Qiao Jing and Liu Zhenguo's parents were unwilling to accept Professor Gu's help.
But Professor Gu still went there once a week. Taking care of the orphan and widow, he helped Qiao Jing find a logistics job at the university.
After Shen Qingran's persuasion, he agreed.
The situation at home gradually improved.
It was Chinese New Year, so Shen Qingran also bought some things for the children.
In addition to the girl, there is Liu Zhenguo's posthumous son.
Liu's parents cried their hearts out on the day their grandson was born. However, because of this grandson, the two old people gradually got over the shadow of their son's death and their other son's crime.
The eldest grandson is the lifeblood of an old man.
The two old people were in pain with all their might.
Shen Qingran bought a few cans of milk powder thinking about her child's urination.
When we arrived at Liu's house, Qiao Jing was playing with two children.
"sister in law!"
Qiao Jing looked at the two of them and immediately smiled, "Hey, Qingran, Comrade Huo, you're here! Come in quickly!"
The little girl looked at Huo Tingxiao and rushed up to him in one step.
"Uncle Huo!"
Huo Tingxiao picked her up and carried her on his shoulders. "The girl has gained weight again!"
"Ouch, come down quickly, what do you look like?"
The little girl smiled and stuck out her tongue at Qiao Jing, "Mom, Uncle Huo's shoulders are the same as Dad's!"
Qiao Jing's eyes turned red.
Huo Tingxiao patted her little arm and said, "Come on, Uncle Huo will take you for a walk."
Watching the two men leave, Qiao Jing smiled and said, "Look at this kid."
Shen Qingran looked at the fat baby in her arms, with a chubby face, "It's growing up really well."
As he said this, he reached out and poked it, revealing a small dimple.
"Hahaha."
Qiao Jing looked at her and said, "You and Captain Huo are going to hold a wedding ceremony soon. You should get one after you get married!"
Shen Qingran felt embarrassed, as she had no plans to have a child for the time being!
Huo Tingxiao has not yet passed the critical moment, and it might be difficult to deal with his big belly by then.
"By the way, you guys are getting married. I made a bed for you as your dowry."
Qiao Jing said as she returned to the room, hugging the back of a bed of double happiness mandarin ducks, "Please don't dislike it!"
Shen Qingran looked at the back and was overjoyed. "Sister-in-law, you embroidered it so well, why would I dislike it? It's so beautiful."
Qiao Jing smiled and said, "As long as you like it."
Soon, the old couple of the Liu family and Huo Tingxiao walked in from outside.
After staying for a long time, Shen Qingran was still not willing to stay for dinner.
After leaving the Liu family, Shen Qingran couldn't help but sigh, "You said that my sister-in-law will spend the rest of her life taking care of the two children?"
After all, Qiao Jing is only in her twenties. It would be a shame if she were to remain a widow for the rest of her life.
Huo Tingxiao looked at Shen Qingran, his voice a little dazed, "Many of these female comrades from the families of martyrs will remarry."
Shen Qingran saw that he looked normal, "Don't you think you should help men keep their chastity?"
Huo Tingxiao's eyebrows were slightly twisted, "Doctor Shen, this is a new era. Female comrades can hold up half the sky, and it's not too much to marry again."
Shen Qingran was still surprised when she heard Huo Tingxiao's voice as if floating from a distance, "If it were me, I would also hope that you would find someone else worthy of your trust at that time."
"What?"
Shen Qingran turned around and glanced at Huo Tingxiao. She didn't know why, but she felt particularly upset when she heard him say this.
Thinking that he would face a life-and-death crisis in half a year.
"Huo Tingxiao......."
Huo Tingxiao turned around and looked at her with a pale face, "Ranran, I'm just kidding, don't be scared."
Shen Qingran felt as if a huge stone was pressing on his chest.
I feel uncomfortable no matter what.
She would never let anything happen to Huo Tingxiao.
Along the way, Huo Tingxiao felt that something was wrong with Shen Qingran.
Looks like he is worried about something.
When she returned to the city and arrived at her doorstep, she felt a little better when she saw the children chasing each other and throwing firecrackers and heard the laughter coming from the house.
It feels real.
Because Huo Tingxiao was going to visit an old comrade-in-arms in the evening, Shen Qingran decided not to go.
She packed her things and prepared to set up the stall with Zhao Muqiu.
Business is particularly good on the first day of the New Year, and all children have some lucky money in their hands.
She also didn't want to miss the opportunity to set up a stall.
Shen Qingran packed herself up, wrapped herself in a scarf, and walked towards Zhao Muqiu's new rented house in Chaohe.
Now she rents a place far away from the hospital, where an elderly couple lives.
The old lady died of illness, and her son took the old man away.
He was reluctant to sell the house, and happened to meet Zhao Muqiu, so he rented it to her.
It’s not very big, just a two-bedroom apartment with a small yard.
Shen Qingran walked quickly towards where Zhao Muqiu lived.
When I got to the door, I saw a little kid rolling around with a small iron ring in his hand, "Make way, make way."
Shen Qingran was so scared that she quickly moved aside.
"I'm sorry, comrade, I scared you."
My sister-in-law who was following behind greeted me apologetically.
"fine."
"Comrade, I wish you good luck in the new year."
"I wish you great fortune in the new year, too."
People of this generation are very enthusiastic. No matter whether you know each other or not, it will always be a good idea to say something auspicious when you meet them.
Shen Qingran walked to Zhao Muqiu's door happily.
Before I could knock on the door, it opened automatically.
Shen Qingran was stunned. Could it be that Mu Qiu forgot to turn it off?
That’s not right. After the last incident, Mu Qiu has become more cautious and should not leave the door unlocked.
Shen Qingran reached out and pushed the door open.
The cart used by Zhao Muqiu for his stall was still placed in the yard as before.
"Mu Qiu?"
Shen Qingran shouted towards the main hall, but no one answered.
She walked quickly to the kitchen, only to find it was cold and without any heat.
No, if you are cooking, there should be heat.
The dishes were scattered on the stove.
A bad premonition crossed her mind.
Shen Qingran turned around and ran towards the main hall and the house where they lived.
Looking at the things in the bedroom that were in a mess, Shen Qingran's breathing stopped for two seconds.
Something happened.
There was a faint smell of cigarette smoke in the air.
Shen Qingran looked at the window and saw some dust on the ground.
Force yourself to calm your thoughts.
Turn around and make a phone call.
The police arrived quickly.
Officer Chen didn't expect to see Shen Qingran again after two months.
"Comrade Shen."
Shen Qingran looked at Officer Chen and said anxiously, "Officer Chen, thank you for your help."
Several police officers quickly carried out an investigation.
Preliminary conclusions were quickly reached.
"Captain Chen, this looks like a premeditated kidnapping."
"And all the money in the house is gone. Oh, and the comrades inside must have had a dispute."
As he said this, he handed over a knife with blood stains on it.
A small dagger in an evidence bag.
There was no DNA testing in that era, and even if there was, there would be no match without a gene bank.
Shen Qingran watched the police collect evidence bit by bit, and her heart sank little by little.
Huo Tingxiao, who rushed over after hearing the news, rushed to her in one step.
"Don't be afraid."
Shen Qingran leaned against her subconsciously, her voice a little dazed, "Mu Qiu is in trouble."
Huo Tingxiao hugged her tighter and said, "Don't be afraid. The police are investigating. I'll call Song Chuxiao later. He has some channels."
"Officer Chen, what's the situation now?"
Officer Chen briefly recounted the incident, "This incident must have been premeditated. If the house was really planned against her, I'm afraid this matter will be difficult to handle!"
Huo Tingxiao's eyes darkened. "I'd still like to trouble you to help check it out."
"Okay, our job at this time is that during the New Year, there is a lot of population movement, so it may not be easy to check."
Shen Qingran listened and immediately turned around, "Officer Chen, I know it might be related to a few people, you go check these people first."
At this point, we should try our best to save the situation.
We must hurry to find Zhao Muqiu.
"Who is it?"
"There is a man named Zhuo Sheng and his fiancée, and another one is Shen Chaoxi."
Shen Chaoxi?
Officer Chen was surprised for a moment, "She came back from labor reform?"
No, it’s not time yet.
Huo Tingxiao explained with a serious look, "Shen Chaoxi saved the collective property and recovered the losses in the labor camp. He also reported a black criminal gang, so he was released early."
Officer Chen was stunned that there was such a thing.
"Then how could Zhao Muqiu's matter have anything to do with her?"
Shen Qingran hurriedly explained.
"I don't know, but they had a feud before, so this is a clue."
Officer Chen nodded, "Okay, I'll send someone to check it out right away."
The public security department took quick action.
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At this time, Zhao Muqiu, who had been abducted, had his clothes changed.
The entire person's hair was also cut.
Because I was given medicine, I felt groggy all the way.
There is no consciousness at all.
She only felt that she had changed trains and cars.
The whole person was shaking all the time.
I felt so weak that I couldn't speak at all.
She didn't wake up until she heard many men's voices.
"Three dollars."
"I'll give you ten bucks!"
"I want this."
Zhao Muqiu only felt that his hand was being pulled very painfully, and he woke up subconsciously and looked up at the man in front of him.
The fat dark man was looking at her fiercely.
Seeing that she woke up, her yellow and black teeth made me feel sick when I smiled.
"Who are you?"
The effect of the drug made her feel weak all over, and the voice she spoke had no deterrent effect at all.
"Girl, you look so good. I want this one."
"Brother Lei, this woman is the best looking of the bunch, at least by this amount."
The man spat, "What the hell are you talking about? With twenty dollars, I can buy three women."
"Brother, how can it be the same? Look at this face, this beauty."
Zhao Muqiu just felt like dying, and she now knew exactly where she was.
I was sold out by Zhuosheng and his bitch fiancée!
I should be in the hands of human traffickers right now.
The man named Brother Lei glanced at Zhao Muqiu, as if he was wondering whether it was worth buying her.
Finally I made up my mind.
"This is it. If it's no longer useful, I'll sell it!"
Zhao Muqiu felt like he was going to vomit blood.
Her limbs were so weak that she couldn't even run.
I could only shrink back in fear and say nothing.
She let the man carry her up.
This method made her stomach churn.
Feeling that he was being carried by him, Zhao Muqiu kept his eyes on the surroundings.
This seems to be a small county town.
Especially the backward kind.
The houses were all earth-grey and the streets were muddy.
The man carried her directly to a small courtyard.
"Brother Lei, you're back!"
Looking at the person she carried back, he didn't seem surprised at all.
"Do you want me to wash her?"
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