RYEY -Chapter 335 Successful Report

When the ticket clerk pushed Xiao Chengli and the little boy in front of them, the people there exchanged glances, unsure what to say—there was even a thief this small?

“Comrade, this child got separated from his mother. He was brought here by someone.”

Ah, that explained it. Luckily, I hadn’t shown a fierce expression, or I might have scared the child. She reached out to take Xiao Chengli’s hand, but he nimbly avoided it:

“Auntie, is this really the Public Security Bureau?”

“Yes. We sometimes get thieves on our buses; they are sent directly here. Don’t worry.”

Xiao Chengli looked up at the sign, which indeed read “Jinxian Public Security Bureau.” His heart instantly relaxed. He bowed politely to the ticket clerk to express his thanks.

“This child is so well-mannered. Comrade, we’ll leave the child with you. Please find his mother as soon as possible. We’ll be going now.”

Xiao Chengli watched the bus slowly drive away. One by one, the windows rolled down, and the passengers waved goodbye. His eyes blurred with tears.

“It’s cold outside; come inside with us.”

Two officers from the Public Security Bureau guided Xiao Chengli and the little boy into a warm office. Without saying anything further, they first served the children two cups of brown sugar water.

“Now, tell us—where did you get separated from your mother?”

“Uncle, I was captured by traffickers, but I managed to escape.”

“What!”

The officers leapt up in surprise. They had already received intelligence about a child-trafficking ring in the area, but hadn’t known the exact location. They had raided several suspected dens without success.

“Child, tell us exactly what happened.”

Xiao Chengli instead took out six cents and handed it to the little boy. “Here. You should go back now.”

The officers were puzzled. The little boy stared at Xiao Chengli with wide-eyed innocence. He hadn’t simply gotten lost from his mother—he had escaped from traffickers! How brave!

“Uncle, I live in Caojiawan. There shouldn’t be traffickers there, right?”

Hearing “Caojiawan,” the officers frowned. That area had the worst public security and the most complicated population in the region. Even with solid evidence, it would be hard to catch anyone there.

The terrain was extremely tricky, and one could easily get lost. If pursued, it would be too dangerous.

“Tell us your name, age, and the names and workplaces of your parents.”

“I… I’m Cao Jun. My mother passed away, my father is Cao Qun, and he was taken away by you. I live with my grandmother. I don’t know her name; everyone just calls her ‘Cao Qun’s mother.’”

The officers looked at the child with pity. They assigned someone to escort him back, though only to the entrance of Caojiawan would suffice.

“And your name? Where do you live? Do you know your parents’ names?”

Once Cao Jun had left, the officers gently lowered their voices and patiently asked Xiao Chengli the basic questions.

Looking at the officer in the white uniform and large hat, Xiao Chengli finally felt calm:

“Uncle, my name is Cheng Li. I live in the capital. My mother is Cheng Qiao, my father is Li Huan, and I also have a grandfather named Ye Jun.”

Suddenly, Xiao Chengli remembered that Ye Jun was a well-known doctor in the capital. If he mentioned his grandfather’s name, they might find his parents even faster.

“What? You’re Ye Jun’s grandson? But why is your surname Cheng?”

Hearing Ye Jun’s name, the officers immediately stood up. Their former leader had been near death from illness, and it was Ye Jun’s silver needles and medicine that saved him.

“I take my mother’s surname, because she was the only daughter in the Cheng family. Ye Jun is my mother’s master. My mother’s name is Cheng Qiao.”

Everything matched. The Capital Public Security Bureau had issued an urgent notice yesterday: Ye Jun’s grandson was missing, and all nearby cities were instructed to be on high alert.

The bureau chief took the notice seriously and had already deployed personnel. They had several target addresses, but the traffickers were cunning and elusive, and they didn’t know where to start.

Resources and vehicles were limited; most travel was on foot. Besides a few bicycles, only the chief had a tricycle motorcycle.

“Child, tell us how you escaped.”

The officers never imagined that the person they were desperately searching for had actually been captured by traffickers and had escaped successfully. These traffickers were notorious for being vicious and cunning.

“Uncle, I was suddenly knocked unconscious on New Year’s Eve, then locked in a guesthouse. I waited until the room was empty, and escaped. I saw a woman eating sesame cakes, and thought she was trustworthy, so…”

Xiao Chengli clearly recounted his ordeal. The officers’ eyes widened, especially since he had managed to escape from Caojiawan. This child was extremely clever.

“I’ll call your grandfather right away.”

The officer picked up the phone but then put it down. He needed to consult the bureau chief first—otherwise…

Upon hearing that Xiao Chengli had been found, the chief immediately rushed over. Seeing the child, he knew instantly—this beautiful child couldn’t have run away.

“Good child, I now understand your situation. You are so smart, just like the Ye family. I’ll call your grandfather immediately to give him this good news.”

Xiao Chengli was overjoyed—he could finally contact his family. Nervously, he watched the chief pick up the phone and dial.

“Clara… Clara…”

The dial spun back, and the sound thrilled Xiao Chengli. Finally, the phone rang, but no one answered.

“Uncle, did you call my grandfather’s hospital?”

“Yes. But why isn’t anyone picking up?”

“Uncle, you called the number at my grandfather’s home.”

Xiao Chengli told the chief the phone number of the courtyard home. The chief quickly dialed, and the call was answered after one ring:

“Hello, who is this?”

“Is this Dr. Ye Jun’s home in the capital?”

“Yes. Dr. Ye isn’t home. You can call his hospital.”

“May I ask who’s calling?”

“I… I’m the grandmother of Dr. Ye’s disciple.”

Mother Li felt slightly embarrassed. This wasn’t her home—it was her daughter-in-law’s master’s home. If not for finding Xiao Chengli, she would have returned to Chun City instead of helping cook and care for her grandson here.

“You are Cheng Li’s grandmother, right?”

The chief quickly deduced the other party’s identity. Ye Jun had only ever taken one female disciple in his life. This disciple had gone to the countryside as an educated youth and married the local village chief.