It takes several days to travel from the southern provinces to the capital. Although taking the train is easier than driving, the fatigue of the journey is still unavoidable.
Li Xiyue drank some water and nodded. "I got up a little early this morning, so I was indeed a bit sleepy."
"Then I'll lie down with you for a while?" Chu Xun said meaningfully.
Li Xiyue cupped his face and shook it, "Chen Yu, get off my A-Xun."
Chu Xun chuckled, "Alright, I'm not teasing you anymore. You rest here for a bit, I'll go out and see what's good to eat."
They did bring some food, but it was cold, and he didn't want Li Xiyue to eat cold food, as it was bad for her stomach.
After everyone left, Li Xiyue took off her cotton-padded coat and trousers, crawled into bed, and went to sleep comfortably.
Li Xiyue was sleeping soundly when she was suddenly woken up by the urge to urinate. She didn't want to leave her warm bed at all, but she had no choice. She got up and dressed with a resentful look, regretting that she had drunk that glass of water before going to bed.
When they arrived at the restroom, there was a queue, so Li Xiyue could only lean against the car and doze off while waiting.
"Mommy, I want my mommy..." At this moment, the sound of a child crying could be heard.
Li Xiyue slightly opened her eyes and saw a middle-aged woman carrying a crying child. The child was about two years old, with a flushed face and dazed eyes.
"Mom's here, stop making a fuss, I'll buy you candy when we get off the bus."
"No, I want my mom..."
"Don't talk nonsense, I am your mother." The middle-aged woman covered the child's mouth, glanced around quickly, and then carried the child to the car door to wait.
We'll be at the next stop soon.
Seeing that there were still two people ahead of her, and that it would be a long time before it was her turn, Li Xiyue yawned, walked over to the middle-aged woman, and casually asked, "Auntie, are you out with your child alone?"
"Yes, it's really troublesome for one person to take care of a child." The middle-aged woman glanced at Li Xiyue and saw that she was a very pretty girl, not very old, fair-skinned, and probably a daughter of a wealthy family who hadn't seen much of the world, so she felt relieved.
Li Xiyue asked, "Where are you going? Why aren't you bringing any luggage?"
"Oh, it's just one stop ahead, not far. I have a child with me, so it's not convenient to carry luggage," the middle-aged woman replied.
"Why is the child crying? Why are you covering his mouth?"
The middle-aged woman's eyes darted away. "She kept asking for candy, and I was afraid she would disturb others."
"Want some candy?" Li Xiyue pulled two White Rabbit candies out of her pocket. "Here you go, little one, I have some candy. Don't cry."
The child slapped the candy away in the process.
The middle-aged woman quickly slapped the child twice and apologized, "I'm so sorry, young lady, I've spoiled this child."
“It’s alright.” Li Xiyue stared at the child. “He doesn’t look well. Is he sick? I’m a doctor. I can take a look at him.”
"No need, no need. He's just being temperamental, he's not sick. Thank you, young lady. We haven't reached our stop yet, I'll take him back to sit for a while." The middle-aged woman dodged Li Xiyue's outstretched hand and left with the child in her arms.
Li Xiyue's eyes turned cold, and she grabbed the middle-aged woman's arm and pressed down hard.
The middle-aged woman yelled and dropped the child, "What are you doing?"
Li Xiyue caught the child and shouted, "You're not the child's mother at all! What kind of mother would let go of her own child?"
"You hurt me! I lost my grip on the child and it fell!" The middle-aged woman's expression turned fierce. "Young lady, give me back my child!"
Li Xiyue took a step back while holding the child, "This isn't your child, you're a human trafficker!"
She sensed something was wrong as soon as she saw the woman, guessing that she was a human trafficker who had deliberately approached her in an attempt to rescue her child.
"Mind your own business!" the middle-aged woman pressed closer. "You'd better give me back my child, or else..."
Li Xiyue sneered, "Otherwise what?"
"Look behind you." The middle-aged woman smiled and looked behind her.
Li Xiyue turned her head and saw a middle-aged man walking over with a dagger in his hand. The man had a scar on his face and fierce eyes, which was very frightening.
It turns out it was a gang crime.
With the support, the middle-aged woman became smug, saying, "Give me the child now, it's not too late."
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