Some people heal their entire life with their childhood, while others spend their life healing their childhood.

Yi Roujing thought of this saying and sighed, "The doorman is the criminal. Didn’t you discover anything when you investigated the kindergarten before?"

"The kindergarten doorman works in shifts. On the day we investigated, it was an elderly person with no issues. The doorman who wasn’t at work, we asked around at the kindergarten, and everyone said he was an enthusiastic young person, very gentle with both the parents and the children."

"I hadn’t seen that person either, but we did keep an eye on them. There were no issues over those few days, so the tailing got a bit lax, and that’s when Chang Xiuming disappeared. Fortunately, we found him in time."

"Chang Xiuming is from the Chang Family in Jing City, a third generation of red." As soon as Xu Ancheng said this, Yi Roujing understood.

"Looks like Mr. Xu is really well-connected in Jing City," Yi Roujing teased.

"It’s also a matter of outstanding ability."

Upon hearing this, Yi Roujing smiled, as if she suddenly thought of something. Her face changed abruptly, startling Xu Ancheng beside her, "What’s wrong? What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"You just mentioned that the criminal was the kindergarten doorman, so how did he manage to capture the missing person?" Yi Roujing asked with a serious face.

"They selected people who knew movements, lured them under the guise of taking care of the children," Xu Ancheng said.

Yi Roujing’s face turned pale, "Quick, quick, I need to call my third brother."

"What happened?"

"I suddenly remembered that once Chenyan received a message from the kindergarten doorman that Chentao was injured. Chenyan got panicked and went to take leave. I happened to be there, so I followed her, but we found Chentao was fine, and that doorman was fired by the kindergarten for his conduct."

"That happened to be the same day the Zou Family showed up at their door, so I didn’t think much of it then. Now that you mention it, isn’t Chenyan in great danger?" Yi Roujing said anxiously.

"Chentao’s temperament is similar to what you mentioned before. By the way, did the criminal have any family? Did you find that out?" Yi Roujing asked.

"Jing, don’t panic, don’t worry. There hasn’t been a disappearance case in Huaixi County recently," Xu Ancheng said. "Besides, if the doorman went to the textile mill to notify, there were bound to be witnesses. Who would be so blatant?"

Yi Roujing felt slightly calmed down after hearing this, "But I still need to call my third brother. After all, Chenyan and Chentao are siblings living together, it’s not safe."

"I’ll accompany you to make the call first."

Yi Roujing called back, and Yi Weiliang answered with delight, because the village had installed telephone lines, and the Wan Tang Production Team also installed a phone. Learning that Yi Weiliang spent the National Day with Xie Chenyan and Xie Chentao at the Wan Tang Production Team, Yi Roujing breathed a sigh of relief. However, she still reminded him to not let the siblings be alone when they returned to the county, which Yi Weiliang readily agreed to.

After Yi Roujing finished the call, Xu Ancheng made another one, asking Zhao Guang to investigate the former doorman of the Huaixi County kindergarten and check if any disappearance cases were recently reported in the county, especially those related to the kindergarten.

Zhao Guang was a bit surprised by Xu Ancheng’s request but didn’t ask much and agreed immediately.

"Don’t act alone, pay attention to your safety," Xu Ancheng instructed, "I gave you a number earlier, call it first, let him join you, and go to the Public Security Bureau to find Lou Wenjian to ask if there’s anyone named Qi Wenting in Huaixi County."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Guang sensed potential danger, and after Xu Ancheng ended the call, he immediately reached out, and upon seeing the imposing figure that arrived, his heart was half at ease.

"Is this Qi Wenting the criminal’s family?" Yi Roujing asked.

"Yes, the criminal’s brother. He should be twenty-six years old this year by age," Xu Ancheng said with a frown, "He’s a scholar, the last time he took exams, he was admitted to the Central Police Academy at the youngest age."

Yi Roujing was somewhat surprised, "The brother is a policeman?"

"Yes, a very excellent policeman, but after what happened with his brother, and the involvement with the Chang Family, he was suppressed. I heard he went to a small county in the Northeast to be a policeman. I don’t know how he’s doing now," Xu Ancheng said.

"I’ve met Qi Wenting. He doesn’t seem like someone who would commit a crime. He has a genuine enthusiasm for being a policeman. It was because of what happened in his family that he applied to the police academy back then. With his score, he could have gotten into Jing University."

"Could he have developed resentment due to being stifled?" Yi Roujing asked.

"I don’t think he would," Xu Ancheng said earnestly and then made another call.

"Hello?"

Xu Ancheng raised his eyebrow, thinking it was impossible, "Qi Wenting?"

"Ding Ancheng?"

"I forgot to tell you, I am now called Xu Ancheng, reclaiming my ancestral roots," Xu Ancheng said with a smile.

"Congratulations."

...

The two chatted casually for a bit.

"Is there something you need from me?"

"Nothing much, just wanted to let you know this," Xu Ancheng said.

"Alright, if there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up."

...

"He’s still in the Northeast, it can’t be him who did anything in Huaixi County. Now we wait for Zhao Guang’s call, it may not be the same perpetrator." Xu Ancheng said.

"Oh, oh, I hope I was overthinking." Yi Roujing said a bit embarrassed.

During dinner with Chang Xiuming and his wife at a hotel in Jing City that night, Xu Ancheng didn’t mention this matter and just enjoyed the meal, chatting about daily life. Yi Roujing got along quite well with Ruan Zhuqing, and they exchanged contact information.

The people who needed to be contacted had been reached. Until the train ride back to Huaixi County, they hadn’t received a call from Zhao Guang, and Yi Roujing felt somewhat relieved. No news is good news.

However, Xu Ancheng was on edge. If it was just Zhao Guang investigating, the lack of news is normal, but if Lou Wenjian and Wei Yan were involved, then something truly happened.

Still, to prevent Yi Roujing from worrying, Xu Ancheng concealed this well.

On the evening of the eighth, upon disembarking the train, everyone returned to Bright Alley. Xu Ancheng went home, reminded Ding Anguo of a few things, and then went out, heading directly to the northern part of the city to Zhao Guang’s usual hideout, but found it empty, his brow furrowing as he immediately went looking for Lou Wenjian.

Upon learning Lou Wenjian went to Huaixi County Hospital, Xu Ancheng turned and headed there, inquiring with a nurse who told him the location in the inpatient department, leading him directly to the ward.

Outside the ward guarded by police, as Xu Ancheng approached, they moved to block him, but Lou Wenjian opened the door, saw Xu Ancheng, and quickly invited him inside.

"Zhao Guang was severely injured, just came out of surgery. He’s not in life-threatening condition, but the injury is significant. Even after recovery, his body won’t be the same, needing care," Wei Yan sat beside Zhao Guang’s bed, his upper body bare, left hand in a cast supported by his neck, with a solemn expression.