Chapter 262 – Calling the Police
It’s not that Xiao Qi was unwilling to believe; the situation was indeed quite serious.
And using loaches for transportation, this was truly the first time he had heard of such a method, so was it really possible?
Xiao Qi had some doubts.
Sensing Xiao Qi’s disbelief, Xu Jinning felt a bit anxious.
“Uncle Xiao, I really can’t be a hundred percent sure, but what if this is true? Even if there’s just a one percent chance?”
“If we let the person go just because of this uncertainty, and if he’s really involved, where will these things end up in the future? If we continue to overlook and let them develop, what will they become? How many families will be shattered, and how many lives will be ruined because of this?”
“Uncle Xiao, we can’t gamble on this possibility.”
“If, if it turns out in the end that it was just a misunderstanding, I’m willing to apologize and compensate that person.”
However, Xu Jinning couldn’t ignore even a one percent chance.
When Xu Jinning said these words, Xiao Qi looked deeply at her. He hadn’t expected this young girl to have such high awareness.
He also admitted that the girl’s words convinced him.
Indeed, although they couldn’t be a hundred percent sure, as long as there’s a one percent chance, they must act without hesitation.
If they were here, as long as they received the report, as long as there’s a one percent possibility, they would promptly respond, rather than gamble on the impossibility.
Xiao Qi felt that his awareness was not even as good as this seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl.
He suddenly remembered what Zhang Changzheng had told him.
At that time, when Zhang Changzheng asked him to help buy the tickets, he joked, “Changzheng, it seems like you really dote on your goddaughter. I really want to know what this young lady looks like.”
On the phone, Zhang Changzheng replied, “Ningning is indeed a good girl. She is our family’s lucky star, no, she is everyone’s lucky star.”
“Old Xiao, if Xu Jinning ever tells you something, even if it seems impossible, you should try to believe her. I can guarantee that she will also be your lucky star.”
“Why are you being so mysterious, are you still Zhang Changzheng?” A chief, and still talking about lucky stars, this sounds a bit…
“Of course, it’s me.”
Because of Ningning’s inner thoughts reminder, that’s why…
Otherwise, he would have died long ago.
How could he have possibly reached this position now, having two children, and still being with his wife and family?
“Anyway, when you meet Ningning, you’ll know. I believe you’ll also like this child.”
“…”
At that time, Xiao Qi was still somewhat skeptical.
But now, regardless of whether what this girl just said is true, her ideological awareness truly impressed Xiao Qi.
In fact, Xu Jinning didn’t have to come and tell him all this.
After all, that person had nothing to do with them and wouldn’t harm them.
But these siblings still came and told him.
They didn’t stand by idly; instead, after seeing the seriousness of the situation, they chose to inform him and hoped that he would call the police.
That, is truly commendable.
“Uncle Xiao, please believe in Ningning. Her intuition is very accurate. Generally, when she is sure about something, she’s never wrong,” Xu Xiangdong urged anxiously.
As a family member who could hear Xu Jinning’s inner thoughts, Xu Xiangdong had complete faith in her.
He also understood the seriousness of the situation.
So when he saw Xiao Qi hesitating and not fully believing, he became a bit anxious.
Xu Jinning was about to continue speaking when Xiao Qi raised his hand and said, “I understand everything you want to say.”
“Young lady, you’re right. We can’t let go of even a one percent chance.”
“Here’s the plan. We still have two hours until the next station.”
“When we reach the station, I’ll instruct the staff to temporarily keep the doors closed and announce on the intercom that someone has lost something on the train and they’re searching for it, just to delay some time.”
“Then I’ll ask the staff to quietly get off the train and call the police. I remember there’s a police station not far from the next station.”
“After everyone gets back on board, they will conduct a search under the pretext of searching for the lost item and arrest that man.”
“What do you think of this plan?”
“Sounds good,” Xu Jinning immediately agreed.
This plan was quite effective.
This way, the man wouldn’t be able to escape.
Actually, if they had mobile phones in this era, it would be even better.
They could directly call the police on their phones. But unfortunately, mobile phones are not yet developed on the mainland.
The most convenient means of communication is still through landline phones.
After confirming the plan with Xiao Qi, Xu Jinning and Xu Xiangdong returned to their seats.
“Hey, Big Brother Xu, where did you two go?” Wang Xiumei asked curiously.
“Did you go to find the staff?”
“Xiumei, why are you asking so many questions?” Wang Chenggong was a bit dissatisfied with his sister’s abrupt questioning. He felt it was somewhat impolite.
Xu Xiangdong and Xu Jinning exchanged a glance before Xu Xiangdong spoke, “It’s nothing. Actually, there is a staff member on this train who is an uncle we know.”
“This time, we asked him to help us get these tickets.”
“So now that we’re on board and have some free time, we naturally went to thank him.”
Xu Xiangdong wasn’t lying.
Before they returned, they did thank Xiao Qi for the tickets.
However, Xiao Qi had said it wasn’t necessary to thank him, as it was Zhang Changzheng who asked for the favor. If they wanted to express gratitude, they should thank Zhang Changzheng.
Despite his words, Xiao Qi’s impression of the two kids improved even more.
“Oh, I see,” Wang Xiumei said, understanding.
…
For the next while, Xu Jinning didn’t see the man with the loaches or the old man. She knew they were still on the train, just not within her sight.
The commotion caused by the old man’s words earlier must have made the man move to another part of the train to avoid drawing attention.
Time passed bit by bit.
Soon, they reached the next station, Changyi Station.
The train became lively again.
Those who were getting off at Changyi Station started gathering their luggage, preparing to disembark.
But they waited and waited, and the doors didn’t open. Instead, they heard an announcement.
“Dear passengers, we apologize for the inconvenience. We will delay a few minutes.”
“A passenger reported losing 50 yuan, and there might be a thief on board.”
“We have sent someone to get the police. Please wait while we await the officers’ arrival to conduct a search.”
“We apologize for any inconvenience and ask for your understanding.”
“Dear passengers…”
The announcement repeated on a loop.
“So, someone lost money, huh? Fifty yuan is quite a lot,” a passenger remarked.
I don’t want a victim blame here, but why was that little boy going through somebody stuff and eating what he thought was flour? There is no way my mother would have allowed me to do anything like that as a kid. And I knew better than to touching the stuff of an adult I didnt know. Even though this situation helped reveal a drug cartel, it doesn’t change the fact that there’s a little boy out there addicted to Opium now.☹️