Chapter 179 Helping People to the End
"Report a crime? Did someone hit your car and run away...or?" Feng Qiang was puzzled.
The village woman said, "I was originally a middle school student in Beijing. Three years ago, I was drugged and taken to the mountains to be sold to that old man. After I gave birth to a son, they gradually relaxed their supervision. I tried to escape before, but as long as I ran out of the village, I would be found in the mountains. They also said that they have people in the village, and if I ran away, I would be caught sooner or later. So I want to go to the city. I would like to ask some kind people to give me a ride as far as you can."
"But this isn't the direction to Beijing. It's to XX City in Hebei Province, which is just a prefecture-level city." Lao Zhan said, "Who can you find there?"
"I know. It was because the route was not to Beijing but back to the village that the person agreed to let me go alone. The Public Security Bureau of the prefecture-level city will be able to handle my case, right?" The village woman's face was full of sadness.
Without cell phones or telephones, the secluded mountain village could have trapped a woman for life. She feigned compliance, gave birth, and feigned obedience, finally finding her chance. But many more women may never have such an opportunity, and even if they did, they lacked the courage to do so.
When she said this, she was determined to make a desperate move. If the people in the car didn't dare to meddle and asked her to get off immediately, then she would get off, stop another car on the road, and run as far as she could.
Moreover, the car was a Jingshi brand, so she felt that they could always bring the news back.
After saying this, she told him her real name and her home address in Beijing.
Of course Lin Ruoyan had to help. Not only did she have to send the girl to the public security bureau safely, but she also had to resolve the matter thoroughly.
Lao Zhan let Feng Qiang drive for a bit while he shifted to the passenger seat. He immediately called a friend in the Beijing Public Security Bureau, gave them their name and address, and asked if they knew the missing daughter. A moment later, they confirmed it. The family had been waiting three years to file a complaint, but the case hadn't progressed. They had no idea their daughter was trapped in a mountain village near Beijing. It was truly a mystery.
The Beijing authorities also provided the contact information for the relevant department in the prefecture-level city. They will immediately dispatch personnel to assist in the investigation. Just have Zhan Li deliver the suspect to the prefecture-level city's public security bureau.
The girl cried with joy and thanked them repeatedly.
When they were almost there, Lin Ruoyan suddenly asked the girl, "Will you take the child back to Beijing, or leave the child behind and go home by yourself?"
The girl was stunned for a moment, obviously she had never thought about this problem carefully before.
Her trip was a random one, and she didn't have her child with her. The man gave her a ride back to the village, convinced she couldn't bear to leave her child behind and wouldn't run away again. In fact, she'd considered abandoning the child. There were many motherless children in that village, and upon inquiry, it was revealed that their mothers had run away because they disliked the village's poverty. In reality, most of them likely didn't come voluntarily.
Including her mother-in-law, who spoke with a southern accent and was brought to the north to work. She had also tried to escape, but her leg was broken, and now her legs are still not working properly. She gave birth to several daughters, but none of them grew up. Only this son survived, and now at forty, he still can't find a wife. All the women in the village have married off and never returned, so no one is willing to marry their daughters here.
Her mother-in-law finally gave in. She thought, "It's not like living anywhere for the rest of your life." Since her son couldn't find a wife, she could just tighten her belt and save money to "buy" one, just like she did back then.
Nowadays, when women encounter such things, most of them will not come back if they can escape, and they will definitely not want the children.
Even if someone did intervene and she could return to the civilized world with her child, she would likely not be recognized by those around her and would be crushed by rumors and gossip. They clearly weren't in the wrong, yet they endured a lifetime of suffering and grievance.
"I'll take the child away. He's innocent. If he stays in the village, he'll probably do the same thing again, harming himself and others." The girl's expression hardened. "Besides, I'm still young. I want to continue studying. Knowledge can change your destiny. I was able to run away because I can read. I know it's not far from the big city. My mother-in-law doesn't know. She's forgotten where her hometown is and where her relatives live.
I trust my parents; they will understand and support my choice. I will take the child with me, bring him back to Beijing, and raise him properly, so he can become a decent person."
Lin Ruoyan gave the girl all the several thousand yuan in cash she had on her, telling her not to put herself in a difficult position when she got there. She also left her phone number and reminded her, "When you graduate in the future and want to find an internship or a job, you can contact our company. We have many positions."
After Lin Ruoyan explained all this, she and Lao Zhan personally sent the girl to the Public Security Bureau and handed her over to the project staff. Then they went to the place in the city where they had agreed to meet Wang Min.
But after all this trouble, they were late.
Wang Min and Li Li arrived yesterday, and they knew that if an accident occurred on the winding mountain road, they would definitely not be able to guarantee the time limit. Fortunately, the accident was not on General Lin's side.
The person in charge of the city's liaison department had already communicated with Wang Min. Knowing Lin Ruoyan's identity, he was naturally very enthusiastic and asked about the accident with concern.
Lin Ruoyan recounted the entire story of the girl reporting the case.
The city official immediately informed the deputy mayor in charge of public security, who then specifically followed up on the case. This small mountain village was likely home to more than one case, and similar cases were likely occurring in surrounding villages.
"In the final analysis, it's all because of poverty. Beijing is so developed, and all the capable people have gone there, leaving the incompetent ones trapped in the mountains. Which woman would be willing to marry there? They can't grow much grain, and they don't have the technology and conditions to grow fruit trees. Those who go to work in the nearby mines will never come back to the village." People in the city sighed.
Wang Min was born in the countryside and understands this principle. In fact, there are many impoverished counties around Beijing that have not yet been lifted out of poverty. Relying solely on agriculture to drive the economy also requires support from land conditions.
People in the city said, "We specifically studied how these counties could develop." Chongl County mentioned its experience in vegetable cultivation and wanted to develop it into an agricultural base. Tourism and mining also needed to be revitalized. Mining has existed since ancient times, so increasing investment is feasible. Vegetable cultivation is also an option.
The current county head has invited many agricultural experts to develop greenhouses to grow vegetables in the mountains. This allows for winter crops to be grown, and off-season supply will significantly boost economic returns. The only area that needs more investment is tourism. You've arrived at the perfect time.
"If we can accomplish the introduction of a ski town and related industries, this series of initiatives might actually boost the economy," Wang Min said. "Regarding the introduction of industries, if our local government can support such a plan, and have General Manager Lin invite experts to conduct in-depth research and quickly implement specific measures, we can alleviate the current poverty situation, so that everyone can have legitimate livelihoods and have enough food and clothing, and perhaps such tragedies won't happen again."
Lin Ruoyan described her future plans for the ski town and related industries in the ice and snow economy.
This was a popular topic in the real world a decade or so later. Most real estate professionals, especially those working in real estate consulting firms, had seen the corresponding tactics. She also cited several foreign examples, easily impressing the city's audience.
If relevant industries can truly be developed, they will undoubtedly create more high-value-added jobs. Vegetable farming is also a good idea, requiring scientific cultivation to improve yield and quality. Food processing and the new industries generated by ski resorts and hotels are also key to economic growth.
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