NOVEL NEXT Chapter 15 - Listen, your daughter is in my hands! Remember to bring money!
Chapter 15: Listen, your daughter is in my hands! Remember to bring money!
Following the little girl’s number, Lin Yang swiftly made a phone call. A female voice on the other end inquired, “Hello, who is it?”
Concerned about the adorable girl left outside, Lin Yang pondered whether she was intentionally or accidentally abandoned. Regardless, her parents seemed unfit.
In a gruff tone, he asked, “Is your daughter lost?”
“I have her in my custody now!” He declared to the confusion of the studio.
Meanwhile, twenty kilometres away in a police station, an anxious mother and several police officers anxiously stood up. The news of her daughter’s situation weighed heavily on everyone.
Upon hearing about her daughter, the woman immediately inquired, “How is my daughter? Is she safe now?”
Lin Yang, contemplating the little girl’s safety, responded with a cold snort. Reflecting on the marks and scratches on her, he replied somewhat exaggeratedly, “Safe? She’s quite safe, just endured a bit of discomfort.”
Confused and concerned, the woman asked, “What do you mean? Do you want money for her return?”
Observing the little girl, Lin Yang thought she must have been lost for a while and was likely hungry. Deciding to buy her something to eat after the call, he replied, “Money? If you want your daughter back, you can come here yourself.”
As he was about to continue, the woman quickly interjected, “No, no, I swear I didn’t call the police.”
Lin Yang glanced at the little girl, who pointed to a nearby cake shop with a helpless look. He concluded that she must be hungry and took her there after the call.
“If you didn’t call the police, then come here yourself. Oh, and bring some money,” he added.
The woman reassured him, “No police involved. I’ll come right away. How much money should I bring?”
Estimating the little girl’s hunger, Lin Yang suggested, “Not much, $20 should be enough.”
“Okay, $20 it is. I’ll get the money right away. Please make sure my girl is safe,” the woman agreed.
Still puzzled by the need for the $20, Lin Yang assured her, “Don’t worry, the child is safe with me.”
As Lin Yang and the little girl headed towards the cake shop, she stumbled and fell, reopening the wounds on her knees. Bursting into tears, Lin Yang complained into the phone, “Listen, your daughter is crying so pitifully, her legs are bleeding.”
The woman, hearing this, promised to withdraw the money immediately and arrive as soon as possible.
Entering the cake shop, Lin Yang grabbed a shredded bread, commenting, “How about this? The hand-torn ones are more suitable for children.”
Though not intended for the phone call, his words reached the woman’s ears, causing her distress. Puzzled by the lack of response, Lin Yang reported his address again and hung up without waiting for a reply.
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[Brother, do you want to listen to what you just said? Why do I feel like he is not notifying the family members to pick up the child, but as if the family members are coming to redeem the child simultaneously!].
[This is wrong, this is very wrong! Every sentence sounded fine, but after careful consideration, I found that every sentence had another meaning. Is this guy a live anchor!].
[I was thinking, if I were a parent, if I heard what he said, would I call the police? This sounds like an old kidnapper, and he is quite skilled in his business!].
[He is obviously doing something good, but it sounds like he is kidnapping. If it were in Ying Jiang, he would have received a lunch box on the spot!].
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Just after Lin Yang ended the call, the local police rushed into action, swiftly mobilising over 50 officers to the command centre. Standing solemnly on the podium, the chief addressed the officers with urgency.
“Team, we’ve just received the latest update. The child reported missing this morning was not a case of mere chance – she’s been kidnapped. Unlike previous incidents targeting the wealthy, this criminal has crossed a moral boundary by abducting children.”
“Information from the phone messages suggests these kidnappers are ruthless, having already harmed hostages before demanding ransom. Some children may have already suffered at their hands.”
“We’re dealing with a highly dangerous criminal this time. Our priority is to bring them to justice and provide answers to the victims’ families. Our primary goal is to rescue the hostages.”
“I’ve confirmed the kidnapper’s location through phone signals. The address seems genuine, but we must block all escape routes. Captain Jiang accompanies the hostages’ families discreetly. Lao Wang, secure the south intersection to prevent any breakthrough.”
“Lao Qin, Captain Lee…”
“I’ll be in the command centre directing this operation. Everyone, move out!”
The officers responded in unison, “Yes!”
Meanwhile, Lin Yang, oblivious to the unfolding events, continued his routine, unaware that a sizable police force was already in motion.
After buying breakfast for the injured girl, he returned to the car, buckling her seat belt tightly. An unexpected disturbance occurred outside the bank as they sat in the car to eat.
A young woman screamed, “Help! Robbery!” as a motorcycle sped by, the rider snatching her bag. Fully armed, the rider’s identity remained a mystery.
Witnessing this daylight robbery, Lin Yang, concerned for the safety of the little girl, quickly secured her in the car. Igniting the engine, he accelerated, causing a screeching sound and leaving a trail of smoke as they fled. The pursuing motorcycle attempted to catch up, but Lin Yang evaded them.
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[Fuck, robbery in broad daylight, is this still my Great China? Such a thing can happen. Is West Sea City so chaotic?].
[Too scary, what is Lin Yang planning to do? To chase the robbers? It’s funny. You are a domestic car chasing someone else’s locomotive. You can’t even smell the exhaust.].
[But at least he is brave. At least he will do what is right. It’s just impossible to catch up with the locomotive.].
[It depends on the technology, but the streets are full of cars, the motorcycle is too flexible, and it is difficult to chase with four wheels.].
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At this moment, Lin Yang and Ben couldn’t hesitate. There was a crucial reason driving them forward. Lin Yang, equipped with masterful driving skills courtesy of the system, saw an opportunity to put these abilities to the test. He had never imagined a scenario where these skills would come in handy, but today was the day to showcase their true prowess.