Chapter 22: Cycling, Questioning at School
As he said this, the boss chuckled and wiped his hands on his apron.
Shi Yi directly called the boss.
"Boss, what is this Panlong Mountain you're talking about?"
Shi Yi looked cautious. After all, they came to Nanshi as a minority group and there were some rules. If they didn't understand them, it might cause some conflicts.
When the boss heard her, he quickly explained.
"Oh, Panlong Mountain is the sacred mountain here. It is said that there is a mountain god in the mountain who can bless our city with good weather and good harvest every year!"
"But that's just a legend. The mountain is indeed full of spiritual energy. Every year after the rain, a lot of mushrooms emerge. We locals love to go there to pick mushrooms."
"But ever since our town got a new mayor, he's ordered Panlong Mountain to be sealed off! He says the mountain is public property, and we're not allowed to go up there and pick anything we want!"
"Tell me, we have lived here for generations. Panlong Mountain originally belonged to all of us. How did it become public property?!"
"This mayor, I think he's just after the supplies on Panlong Mountain, that's why he won't let us go up there to pick them!"
As he said this, the boss spat on the ground indignantly.
Xiao Zhou's face flushed red and he looked a little embarrassed.
"Boss...it's okay, you can go ahead and do your work."
After the boss turned around and went back to the kitchen, Xiao Zhou picked up a tissue beside him, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and smiled awkwardly at everyone.
"...Actually, that's not what he said. After the mayor came to our small town, he was dedicated to its development. Panlong Mountain is indeed very dangerous, with steep cliffs. Every year, people fall off the cliff. We are also concerned about everyone's safety. That's not what he said."
Shi Yi scooped up a mouthful of chicken soup, and after taking a sip, his eyes suddenly widened.
"It's really good, so fresh."
The chicken soup not only has the freshness of mushrooms and the richness of chicken broth, but is also garnished with some cordyceps flowers. It is extremely delicious.
Mi Chen, who had been complaining that he hadn't eaten for three days, also hurriedly scooped up a bowl of soup.
After drinking it, her eyes widened. She looked at the small bowl of rice on the table, frowned, then got up and went to the kitchen.
"Boss, give me 10 kilograms of rice!"
The boss was shocked by Mi Chen and asked repeatedly, "Can she really eat so much?"
After getting a positive answer, the boss immediately made a phone call.
He called on his partners who ran restaurants to send over 8 kilograms of rice.
Under the shocked gazes of everyone in the restaurant, Mi Chen finished all 10 kilograms of rice as if no one was around.
She wiped her mouth and said, "Okay, I'm done. Let's go to the crime scene now."
Gu Hansheng and the others were already used to this. Xiao Zhou quickly wiped the sweat off his face, his jaw dropping in shock.
After paying the money, the person Xiao Zhou found was already waiting at the door and brought them a new means of transportation.
Several people stood at the door of the hotel, looking at the five bicycles and looking at each other in confusion.
"Uncle Xiao Zhou, is this the means of transportation you found for us?"
Xiao Zhou coughed awkwardly and glanced at the people around him.
The person who helped them get the bicycles was a young man. He felt a little embarrassed and whispered softly in Xiao Zhou's ear.
"This is already a decent means of transportation in our small town. The farm's van, even after washing it, still has a smell. It's not good to let our guests ride in that kind of vehicle, right?"
Xiao Zhou coughed after hearing this.
"Thank you for your hard work, go ahead and get busy."
After getting the answer, the young man ran away as if he was liberated.
Xiao Zhou's face turned red. He had never felt so embarrassed as he did at that moment.
There's nothing we can do about it, their city is really poor.
The mayor spent all his money, not a penny less, on municipal construction.
As for other minor aspects, there really hasn't been enough time to develop them.
Gu Hansheng and the others looked at the bicycles in front of them and breathed a sigh of relief.
It doesn’t matter, riding a bike is better than being rubbed in a van that smells like chicken shit.
But there were only five cars, but six people.
Shi Yi felt a little guilty and spoke in a low voice.
"Well...I can't ride a bike."
This is easy now. There are five bicycles, and Shi Yi can only sit on the back bicycle of someone else.
"Captain, please take Shi Yi with you."
Mi Chen suggested, and then he directly rode on the somewhat retro 28-inch bicycle.
Several people also found their own bicycles. Shi Yi looked at Gu Hansheng and blinked.
Gu Hansheng sighed.
"Come on up, I really owe you in my previous life. I drove you to work in the capital, and even took you on a bike when I went out on a mission."
Although he was nagging like this, he was still very active. He pulled Shi Yi to the bicycle on the side and rode away.
Fortunately, this city is not too big, and the distance from the hotel to No. 1 Middle School is only a 20-minute bike ride away.
After they arrived at the school, they saw a large cordon set up at the school gate.
A lot of people gathered around the door, pointing and talking.
"Did you hear that No. 1 Middle School gave these students a temporary holiday and told them to go home and not go out? Did something happen?"
"Mother Xiaotian, don't you know? Three girls have gone missing from No. 1 Middle School. The police have been called in, and they're saying it's human trafficking!"
"Human traffickers?! Damn human traffickers! I have to go home quickly and tell my Xiaotian not to let her go out!"
"Don't worry, I heard that these human traffickers only catch high school students. Your Xiaotian is still in elementary school, so he shouldn't be caught."
"What kind of logic is this? Kidnapping children and choosing age?"
"Who knows? Look, the police have surrounded the entire school, and all the students and teachers in the school are being questioned..."
Shi Yi followed Xiao Zhou and directly crossed the cordon.
"Who are you? This is a crime scene, you can't enter casually!"
A policeman in a blasting suit walked up to them seriously and stretched out his hand.
Xiao Zhou quickly took out his ID.
"Officer, I'm the mayor's secretary. These are experts invited from the capital to help our school solve the case. Here are our credentials."
As he said this, he placed the ID in his hand into the policeman's hand.
After the police looked at it, his expression relaxed a little.
"I understand. You guys go in."
Shi Yi looked around and found that this place was a bit remote, surrounded by wilderness.
Although there are a few small shops, they are not numerous and I guess they rely on the school's business for their survival.
There is a high mountain not far away from the school.
If a bad guy wants to do something, it would be quite easy because of the unique geographical location.
Besides, the school is a little shabby and not very big.
There is only one teaching building and a small playground, and you can see the end at a glance.
"Please come in."
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