Chapter 147: Xiao Shiliu is missing

Under the neon lights, a big person and a small one walked down the road, holding umbrellas and holding hands.

"Mom, why are you unhappy today?"

Xiao Shiliu blinked his large eyes and looked up at Shi Yi.

Shi Yi sorted out her complex and chaotic thoughts, lowered her head, and said gently to Xiao Shiliu:

"Mom isn't unhappy. Being with Xiao Shiliu is Mom's happiest time!"

"You're lying. Your eyes are clearly red, and the tip of your nose is red too, just like how I look when I've just cried. Mom, are you sad because of that Aunt Shi Xi and Uncle thing?"

Shi Yi's heart skipped a beat.

"How do you know Shi Xi's name?"

"The kids and teachers at kindergarten all know. They say Aunt Shi Xi saved Uncle's life and saved Grandma's life, so she should marry Uncle. But I think..."

"You think what?"

"I think it's wrong. Because if you have to marry someone just because you saved them, then wouldn't the firefighter uncles have to get married every day?! What's fun about getting married!"

Shi Yi laughed and stroked Xiao Shiliu's hair with a face full of relief.

"Xiao Shiliu makes a lot of sense! Mom thinks so too. Let's hurry!"

"Mm!"

Ten minutes later, the two returned to Shi Yi's rental house on Happiness Street.

This wasn't Xiao Shiliu's first time here; every weekend, he would come here to stay with his mom.

"Mom, did you not eat dinner again today?" Xiao Shiliu opened the empty refrigerator and pouted with dissatisfaction.

Shi Yi indeed hadn't eaten dinner; to be precise, she had only drunk one cup of coffee and eaten a few small cookies all day. At this point, she was indeed a bit hungry.

"Mom hasn't had time to eat yet. Is Xiao Shiliu hungry? Mom will order takeout, and we'll eat together."

"Uncle says eating takeout all the time is bad for your health!"

Shi Yi:...

"Uncle's words aren't an imperial decree; why listen to him! Hmph, Mom says takeout is also very healthy."

Xiao Shiliu looked at Shi Yi's eyes and shook his head, his tone like a little adult.

"Mom, don't make excuses. Don't you know what your health condition is like? Do you want to go back to the hospital for a few months? You have to be good and eat on time so you don't make others worry."

Shi Yi:...

When did this child learn to be so sharp-tongued?!

She sighed helplessly and had to say:

"Then I'll go to the supermarket downstairs to buy some fruits and vegetables, and I'll cook some noodles in a bit. You have to wait for me obediently at home!"

Although it was a bit troublesome.

But thinking that Xiao Shiliu would also need breakfast at home tomorrow, Shi Yi decided to go to the supermarket to purchase some food.

Fortunately, the supermarket was right downstairs, and she should be back in ten minutes or so. Leaving Xiao Shiliu home alone shouldn't be a problem.

Xiao Shiliu nodded solemnly.

"Okay, I'll wait for you at home. Mom, you don't need to rush."

The rain outside was getting heavier.

A black figure appeared on the road of Happiness Street like a ghost.

He didn't have an umbrella, nor was he wearing a raincoat; he was still in a black smock, wearing a black baseball cap.

If one looked closely at his right shoulder, there were wisps of red seeping out, washed away by the rain and blended into the night.

Soon, the man came to the Happiness Street No. 3 Courtyard compound, pushed open the old wooden door of Unit 4, and walked up the stairs step by step.

The main door was a security door newly replaced by Qin Hao Bei, with a password lock added.

But this couldn't stump Gu Fei.

He had long been lying in ambush nearby, observing for a long time, and had mastered the password to Shi Yi's home.

After a few "beep, beep, beep" sounds, the door was successfully opened.

Just then, a childish voice suddenly came from the living room.

"Mom, are you back?"

Gu Fei's footsteps paused abruptly.

Inside the room, it wasn't that woman named Shen Xingyao, but... a child?

Xiao Shiliu ran out of the living room full of joy, but what he saw wasn't his mom, but a strange man.

"Who are you?!"

He took a step back in alert.

Gu Fei's heart sank. He had seen this child a few times; he should be the son of that woman, Shen Xingyao.

However, he still couldn't bring himself to kidnap such a small child.

What should he do?!

"Why are you in my house? Where is my mom?!"

"Mom, Mom, where are you?!"

Just then, Xiao Shiliu shouted loudly.

"Shut up!" Gu Fei gave a cold shout and stepped forward to cover Xiao Shiliu's mouth.

Xiao Shiliu was even more frightened and screamed at the top of his lungs:

"Help! Help! There's a bad guy trying to kill me!"

At this moment, Gu Fei had no way back. Delaying any longer would only alert the neighbors.

He didn't hesitate and chopped the back of Xiao Shiliu's neck with his hand. The small child instantly lost his strength, his eyes rolled back, and he fainted.

Gu Fei squatted down, tied the child's body with a rope he had prepared in advance, and stuffed a handkerchief into his mouth.

In the rainy night, a black figure carrying a large suitcase walked out of the Happiness Residential Compound.

Ten minutes later, Shi Yi, carrying a plastic bag full of food, walked up the old stairs.

She hadn't just bought the necessary fruits and vegetables; she had also bought Xiao Shiliu's favorite potato chips and ice cream.

This child was strictly managed by his uncle and rarely ate such junk food. Shi Yi, however, doted on him and always wanted him to be happy when he was here.

"Beep, beep, beep."

The password lock was quickly opened.

"Xiao Shiliu!"

Shi Yi called out while changing her shoes at the door: "Mom is back, and I bought you ice cream. Come and eat!"

However, the room was quiet and empty; no one responded.

"Xiao Shiliu?"

Shi Yi finished changing her shoes and walked into the living room with the plastic bag, but didn't find Xiao Shiliu's figure.

Her heart sank suddenly. Where did the child go?!

"Xiao Shiliu?"

"Xiao Shiliu!"

The plastic bag dropped to the floor with a "bang," and Shi Yi quickly ran into the bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, balcony...

She searched every corner, but still couldn't find Xiao Shiliu's figure.

Shi Yi was completely panicked!

She hurriedly took out her phone and called Qin Hao Bei.

"Brother, did anyone come to pick up Xiao Shiliu?"

On the phone, Qin Hao Bei paused for a moment and then said: "You mean pick up Xiao Shiliu? Wasn't the child picked up by you tonight?"

Shi Yi's head went "buzz!"

Everything went black before her eyes, and she felt the world spinning. She hurriedly grabbed the wall to steady her swaying body.

She spoke tremblingly, her voice already choked with sobs:

"Brother, what should I do?"

"Xiao Shiliu is missing!" ===== CHAPTER 148 =====