Chapter 10: Big Brother Yan

Wen Xi waved her hand dismissively. "Officer, please hurry and arrest the human trafficker and interrogate them thoroughly to see where their accomplices are hiding, so that no new victims appear. As for any other words of thanks, let's talk about that later!"

Wen Xi had indeed saved Lili, so she wouldn't say things like "it's what I should do." The trafficker had kidnapped Lili; along the way, many people had seen it, but had anyone intervened?

Did everyone truly not suspect this old woman at all?

Or was everyone just keeping their heads down, acting as if it had nothing to do with them?

She had saved Lili so kindly; if she was lucky, she might even be able to root out the human trafficking ring behind it. This was indeed a merit, so why should she decline it?

What was hers was hers.

She didn't want this comrade to repay her; instead, she would let this comrade take a trip to the countryside later to intimidate those who wanted to scheme against her. That wouldn't be excessive, would it?

Besides, aren't connections meant to be used?

"Comrade, please look after Lili. Take her to the police station first; it's near the post office," Yan Zheng requested, entrusting Yan Lili to Wen Xi.

Wen Xi pulled Yan Lili closer and said very sensibly, "Officer, please handle the trafficker's matter with peace of mind! I will take good care of Lili."

Afterward, Wen Xi pulled Yan Lili and left first; otherwise, if the human trafficking gang lurking in the shadows saw her traveling with a police officer and a trafficker, she might face retaliation.

Yan Zheng had likely considered this when he asked her and Yan Lili to leave first.

Furthermore, as an eyewitness, Wen Xi would need to go to the police station to give a statement.

The silhouette of Wen Xi pulling Yan Lili away was like a beautiful arc sweeping across the tip of his heart. A trace of imperceptible tenderness flashed through Yan Zheng's eyes. When his gaze fell upon the old woman on the ground, it instantly turned several degrees colder. He pulled out his handcuffs, cuffed her hands, and escorted her toward the police station.

As Wen Xi led Yan Lili into the police station, two elderly people—not quite old, but seasoned—who were sitting on the chairs crying out their grievances, suddenly rushed over. They hugged Yan Lili and began to wail loudly.

Yan Lili started crying as well, and after a long time, she explained through sobs, "Grandpa, Grandma, Lili was just knocked unconscious and kidnapped by a bad person. It was this big sister who saw it and saved me."

Only then did the two elderly people notice Wen Xi, and they both repeatedly thanked her. "Young lady, thank you for saving our Lili, otherwise we..."

"Thank you, you didn't just save Lili, you saved our whole family..."

Their son and daughter-in-law were contributing to the country without even having time to rest, and while they were in the rear resolving their worries, they hadn't even taken good care of their own child. They felt a deep sense of guilt!

Just as Wen Xi was about to say something, Yan Zheng returned with the human trafficker. Wen Xi communicated with the system in her mind: *System, make her wake up and make her confess the human trafficking gang behind this, otherwise, your master here will be in danger.*

Subsequently, the human trafficker in Yan Zheng's hands slowly regained consciousness. Seeing that she was in a police station, she began to scream in terror. Yan Zheng immediately sent her into the interrogation room, ignoring her screams as he placed her directly in the interrogation chair, then called someone over to interrogate her.

"Comrade, next we need to follow procedure and take a statement, so..." Yan Zheng came out of the interrogation room and approached Wen Xi. Fearing he might scare her, he made a special effort to relax his expression.

"I understand. As the sole eyewitness, I indeed need to give a statement to prove my innocence." There had been no one else in the alley; it was just her and the trafficker. It was possible others might think she was part of the gang, so giving a statement was only right.

Wen Xi followed Yan Zheng into the office and sat in the seat he arranged. Yan Zheng poured a glass of water and handed it to her, saying softly, "Just tell the truth in a moment, there's no need to be nervous."

If she were truly just a sixteen-year-old girl, she might be nervous facing the impartial police officers in such a solemn police station. But she was reborn; she knew that police officers and soldiers were the ones who brought security to the world, and that everyone's stable life was brought about by them. Naturally, she wasn't nervous.

Yan Zheng sat down opposite Wen Xi, picked up a pen, and began to ask questions according to regulations.

"I am a sent-down youth. I just settled into the village in Dongfang Commune, Kai Ming County, yesterday. I came to town today to replenish my daily necessities. I had just finished buying things and was leaving the supply and marketing cooperative when I saw an old woman carrying an exquisite child. I noticed their temperaments were completely mismatched; the old woman didn't look like someone who could raise such an exquisite child, and the child wasn't making any sound at all, looking as if they had been drugged, so I followed them..."

Wen Xi explained the matter to Yan Zheng. This way, once he investigated, he would know immediately that she had just arrived here and could not possibly have any connection to the human traffickers.

After the statement was completed, Yan Zheng handed a piece of paper to Wen Xi. "Comrade Wen, it isn't easy for you to be away from your parents and family in a foreign land. This is my address and phone number. If anything happens in the future, call me or come to my house to find me. Once I am through this busy period, I will personally bring Lili to your door to thank you. Letting people know that you have someone protecting you means no one will dare to bully you."

Yan Zheng knew a bit about life in the countryside. Many people were uneducated and didn't understand the law, so they would do outrageous things. He did not want to see the young girl suffer any harm.

It could be said that Yan Zheng's words hit Wen Xi right in the heart. Thus, Wen Xi did not refuse, but instead reached out to take the contact information from Yan Zheng's hand. "Comrade Yan, thank you."

"Comrade Wen saved our Lili; she is like family to us. If Comrade Wen doesn't mind, please call me Big Brother Yan from now on!"

Yan Zheng gazed at Wen Xi, looking at those round, watery eyes. He spoke cautiously, and after saying what he wanted to say, his heart felt as if it were leaping into his throat.

Upon hearing this, Wen Xi felt a surge of joy. As if fearing Yan Zheng might regret it, she hurriedly called out in a crisp voice, "Big Brother Yan."

She, Shen Jiaojiao, and Jiang Yue were alone and unsupported in the countryside. In the village, anyone could step on them. If they had any conflicts with the villagers, Captain Qian wouldn't take their side because they were outsiders.

Now that they knew Yan Zheng, anyone who wanted to bully them would have to think twice. Even Captain Qian would have to give Yan Zheng some face.

Hearing that crisp "Big Brother Yan," Yan Zheng felt as if he had never heard such a pleasant voice. The corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up slightly. "Comrade Wen, then may I call you Xiao Xi from now on?"

(End of Chapter)