Director Li took the portrait back to the Public Security Bureau, admiring An Moxue's talent while also feeling sorry for her plight.
In the office, the first call was to the Provincial Public Security Bureau, the second to the Provincial Military Region, the third to the Kyoto Lion Regiment, and the fourth to Wu Sicheng, but unfortunately he was away on a mission and his return date was uncertain.
He knew there was only so much he could do, but he had to do something, to do his best to protect that pitiful girl, to be true to himself and to his country.
"Old Wang, let me know immediately if the men you sent into the mountains return," Director Li said.
"Understood, Chief." Old Wang didn't even look up, still organizing the case files in his hands.
In the hospital, after a morning, the doctors and nurses all learned about An Moxue's ordeal and took the time to visit her.
In no time, people kept coming and going in the ward, offering words of concern, comfort, and encouragement. An Moxue's heart was filled with warmth.
She and Aunt Ma sat on the hospital bed. Aunt Ma said, "Mo Xue, look, there are still more good people in this world. You have to believe that good will always prevail over evil. Those bad people will pay the price for their actions one day." Aunt Ma was worried. This was the last seedling of the Nalan family. They had to live first before thinking about the future. She was afraid that Mo Xue would do something wrong in a moment of impulse.
"Yes, Auntie, don't worry, I know what's important and what's urgent."
She appeared relaxed, but only she knew that she dared not relax at all. The Nalan family had a huge hidden danger buried deep underground, which could explode at any time, and it would be far more serious than what was happening now.
These people are relentlessly pursuing her, possibly because of the An family's ancestral treasure, or perhaps because of her parents' last mission, or maybe both. It's all top secret, something not just anyone can know. Moreover, due to her current status and the constraints of the times, she is destined not to uncover the truth behind it all and can only proceed slowly. There's no use in being impatient.
These are things she can't say to anyone; she can only bear them silently. No one knows how strong and urgent her desire to become stronger is.
Moreover, she believed that her ancestors must have paid a great price for this chance to be reborn, so she must cherish it and treat it with utmost care.
Human life is as worthless as grass, the cheapest thing in the world, yet also the most precious thing, something that cannot be bought with anything.
An Moxue was in the hospital, suffering but also enjoying herself, planning how to deal with the Tang family, until she received a call from Zhang Jing.
"Uncle Zhang, I am Mo Xue."
Over the phone, Zhang Jing couldn't discern An Moxue's emotions. He asked with concern, "Moxue, how are you feeling?"
"Uncle Zhang, how did you know I was injured? It's nothing, just a minor injury. I'll be fine after a few days of rest," An Moxue said with a smile.
"Director Li called and told me. Don't worry, although we've been forced to stop some things, these small fry are still safe. But since they've shown their faces, we won't let them off easily. The Tang family thinks they're so powerful! I held a meeting with the whole regiment about your situation, and we'll launch a plan. If anyone tries to harm you again, we'll investigate them and keep a close eye on them. We can't catch them red-handed in this one incident, but I don't believe they haven't committed other misdeeds. We'll find something to deal with them. Let's start with the Tang family. Consider it training for our Lion Independent Regiment. Last year's lesson wasn't enough. Remember, this isn't just about you. Call me immediately if anything happens. I don't want to hear about you from anyone else, understand?" Zhang Jing's words were more serious than ever before.
An Moxue calmed the turmoil in her chest, and after a while, she said in a choked voice, "Uncle Zhang, I'll remember."
"Hmm, how's your studying going?"
“First. I sent you a letter after I got back, so it should have arrived by now.” An Moxue felt a little smug.
"As expected of someone from our Lion Independent Regiment, you've made us proud! Take good care of yourself and don't leave any lasting health problems, as they can affect you for life. You don't need to worry about the aftermath of this matter; we'll let you know when the results are in. Take care of yourself." Zhang Jing's smugness was palpable even through the phone line.
"Okay, I understand." After ending the call, An Moxue calmed herself down and walked out of the dean's office.
On the third day of An Moxue's hospitalization, she persuaded Aunt Ma to go home. Aunt Ma's health was already poor, and she didn't stay at the guesthouse at night. After staying in the hospital for two days, her mental state was obviously not as good as when she was at home. Just then, Uncle Ma came to visit her, so she forced the old couple to go back.
That day, Director Li came again. "Mo Xue, the people who went into the mountains have returned. Based on the clues you provided, it is highly likely that the Tangqi people were dismembered by wild boars. We found a few pieces of clothing. Come to the Public Security Bureau when you have time to confirm this further."
"Didn't they find any remains?"
"No, there are signs of wild boar activity in that area. It's suspected that the body was dismembered by wild boars and then eaten by other animals."
An Moxue's face turned pale, and she said in a trembling voice, "Uncle Li, so you're saying I was lucky? He was surrounded by wild boars, which gave me a chance to escape."
"Yes, that must be it. He was arrogant and ignorant, and had no respect for the forests of our North. He's dead, so don't be afraid." Director Li comforted her, saying that this child had had a very difficult journey.
"Uncle Li, thank you!" An Moxue said sincerely to Director Li.
"It's what I should do, why are you being so polite, child!" Who wouldn't be happy to encounter a grateful child?
“Investigating cases is our duty, but making phone calls? That’s not the case.” An Moxue was a person who knew right from wrong.
"It's just a few phone calls, nothing much. It's just that Sicheng is away on a mission, otherwise he would have come right away," Director Li joked.
Several phone calls?
An Moxue wondered if this call was not only made to Kyoto and Wu Sicheng, but also possibly to the provincial military and the provincial public security bureau.
An Moxue thought this, and then asked it aloud: "Uncle Li, you also called the provincial military and the provincial public security bureau?"
“After what happened to you last time, these units told us that if you have any problems in the future, you should notify them in time so that they can take appropriate measures.” Director Li felt that he had only done his job and there was nothing to say, but since An Moxue knew about it, there was no point in hiding it.
"I had no idea this happened, and I don't know how to thank you enough!" An Moxue felt a surge of pride. The difficulties in front of her were no longer difficulties. As long as she persevered, justice would eventually prevail and the long arm of the law would prevail.
Director Li said, "Doing your best is the best reward."
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