flstandardbreds Chapter 1006 I'm Hungry
Chapter 1006 I'm Hungry
Two police cars drove smoothly into the driveway of the Teng family villa, yielding to green lights all the way, and soon stopped outside the carved iron gate.
In the car in front, Wei Guoqing, who was in the passenger seat, quickly got out and opened the back door.
Teng Zijing carried the baby and stepped down steadily, with An Ran following closely behind, the redness in her eyes not yet completely gone.
Zhai Minghao in the car behind also opened the door at the same time, and Deng Zhouyi helped Yu Qianqian out. Both of them still had a slight tremor on their faces from surviving the ordeal.
In the living room of the villa, Teng Junhao was leaning back on the sofa, talking to the old man beside him about the details of going to Q City to propose marriage, his tone full of joy at the success.
Ling Ya sat in a single sofa, flipping through a thread-bound Buddhist scripture in her hand, occasionally nodding in agreement upon hearing this.
Deng Min came out of the kitchen carrying a plate of neatly cut fruit. Just as she put the plate on the coffee table, she heard the faint cry of a baby coming from outside the courtyard gate.
All eyes turned to the doorway, and then Teng Zijing called out urgently, "Mom! Mom? Aunt Deng..."
Ling Ya immediately put down her scripture and stood up, her brows slightly furrowed as she quickly walked towards the door, Deng Min following closely behind. "Where...where did this child come from?"
Ling Ya walked up to Teng Zijing, looked at the crying baby in his arms, and asked in a puzzled tone.
Deng Min naturally took the child and gently patted him, coaxing, "Oh, little one, don't cry anymore, Grandma will hold you."
Teng Zijing breathed a sigh of relief, wiped his face, and explained, "I received a tip from Tie Niu before boarding the plane, saying that someone was planning to harm me."
They've already set up a stakeout at Kunming Airport to arrest me; they told me to be careful.
After getting off the plane, I paid special attention to my surroundings at the airport. Little did I know that the other person had been watching me from the European airports and had been following me all the way here.
An Ran added from the side, her voice still choked with emotion: "It was a middle-aged woman who came to ask for help, carrying this child."
Unexpectedly… she had heartlessly strapped a time bomb to the child, aiming directly at Zijing.
Yu Qianqian said angrily, "This is directed at the two of you. These people will stop at nothing to achieve their goals. They are truly inhuman!"
The atmosphere in the living room instantly became tense. The old man put down his teacup and said in a deep voice, "Have you found out who was behind this?"
Teng Junhao also stood up, his face darkening: "These people are really bold, daring to attack in broad daylight!"
Deng Zhouyi interjected, "The Public Security Bureau has already begun investigating that woman's movements."
According to airport surveillance footage, she disappeared into the crowd after succeeding. There's definitely someone within our system causing trouble.
Holding the baby who was gradually stopping crying, Deng Min looked at the baby's pink face and sighed with heartache: "What a tragedy, how could anyone do this to such a small child."
Ling Ya grasped Teng Zijing's arm and looked him up and down: "Son, are you alright?"
Seeing him shake his head, he turned to An Ran and gently patted her hand, "Were you scared? It's all over now."
The baby yawned in Deng Min's arms, nuzzled her clothes with its little head, and then peacefully closed its eyes, occasionally humming softly.
This fragile little life, having just escaped the brink of death, has finally found a moment of peace in a warm embrace.
Teng Zijing gazed at the baby in Deng Min's arms; the little one's eyelids seemed to be drooping.
The boy whimpered and refused to fall asleep, his appearance reminding him of some past events—
During the last visit to the military sanatorium, after a series of interrogations, the old man learned that An Ran had aborted a child that belonged to her.
From that moment on, it felt like a piece of my heart had been torn away, and I suddenly understood many tender things that I had never paid attention to before.
“Aunt Deng,” he said softly, his gaze falling on the baby’s wrinkled little face.
"This little guy is whimpering and won't sleep. Is he hungry after being on the plane for several hours?"
Should I go buy some formula and bottles? I'll take good care of him these days.
Once the police find his parents, they can be returned to them in a respectable manner.
Ling Ya glanced at her son, her face showing concern for the baby.
Seeing that he had shed his usual sharpness and even revealed a touch of clumsy cuteness,
A motherly smile appeared in her eyes: "Your clothes are soaked."
Go upstairs, take a shower, and change your clothes first. Mom can handle things like buying formula.
Upon hearing this, Teng Zijing's face instantly broke into a bright smile, like a child who had been granted a pardon: "Thank you, Mom, you've worked so hard!"
"All you do is talk the talk," Ling Ya said with a smile, patting his arm before turning to Deng Zhouyi and Yu Qianqian.
"Ayi, you guys go upstairs to your bedroom and rest for a while. We'll have hot pot tonight to warm yourselves up."
Deng Zhouyi put his arm around Yu Qianqian and walked towards the stairs. He turned back to Deng Min and said, "Mom, I'm entrusting Xiaobao to your care. I'll help you wash the vegetables tonight."
"No need, no need. You take good care of Qianqian. Sister Guihua will be there for dinner, so it won't be a problem."
Deng Min held the baby, gently rocking and soothing it while waving her hand, "Go ahead and don't worry, it's none of your business, go quickly!"
"Okay, Mom," Deng Zhouyi replied, and walked up the stairs with Yu Qianqian.
Teng Zijing took An Ran's hand, turned around and walked towards the stairwell. The two smiled at each other.
Teng Zijing reached out affectionately and gently touched her cheek, trying to wipe away her undried tears, his eyes filled with endless comfort.
An Ran gazed into his eyes, as deep as the starry sky and the ocean, then looked at the baby in Deng Min's arms, who was gradually calming down.
The initial shock slowly dissipated in the warmth of the room.
The figures at the stairwell disappeared one by one, leaving only Deng Min's soft voice soothing the baby in the living room.
Ling Ya picked up the phone and instructed the housekeeper, "Hey? Old Zhou, arrange for the driver to wait for me at the door. I'm going to buy some baby formula."
After saying that, Ling Ya got up and walked towards the door, while Deng Min carried the child and walked towards the back.
In the living room, the old man stood with a grim face, his brow furrowed with a mixture of heartache and anger.
He reached for the phone receiver, skillfully dialed a number, and said in a deep voice, "Lieutenant, immediately mobilize the plainclothes team and do everything in your power to track down the fugitives!"
What just happened at the airport must be thoroughly investigated and I must get a clear answer, the sooner the better!
Before he could finish speaking, he slammed the phone down with a "bang," his chest still heaving with anger.
Looking at his father's tense profile, Teng Junhao felt a surge of resentment. The worry hidden in his anger was almost overflowing.
He picked up the teapot and refilled the old man's empty cup with hot tea. The rising steam blurred the rim of the cup and slightly eased the somber atmosphere in the room.
"Dad," he said calmly, with a hint of consolation, "let Zijing handle his own affairs."
Don't always hold him in your heart—he's no longer a child who needs your protection; it's time to let go and let him venture out on his own.
The old man picked up his teacup, his fingertips touching the warm rim, but he didn't drink it.
He stared at the tea leaves floating at the bottom of the cup, his Adam's apple bobbing: "Let go? At the airport today..."
The bomb was only seconds away from him! If it weren't for the skills he honed in the team back then, he would be...
He swallowed his fear halfway through his sentence, leaving only a heavy sigh.
Teng Junhao was silent for a moment, then said, "It is precisely because he has gone through those trials that he has been able to withstand these storms."
He hasn't forgotten the advice you gave him: "Be cautious in the face of adversity, and plan carefully to achieve success."
Besides, he has Ah Yi's help, and An Ran is the apple of his eye; he knows his limits.
After a moment of silence, he looked at his father and said, "What you should do most now is take care of yourself."
The rest, let the young people fight for it. The Teng family isn't so easily defeated.
The old man calmed down, picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and finally gave a soft "hmm," indicating that he had taken some of the advice to heart.
At the same time, in the emergency meeting room of the Kunming Municipal Government Affairs Hall, the air was so heavy it felt like you could wring water out of it.
The long conference table was filled with heads of various departments, each with a solemn expression, and even their breathing was slightly lighter.
Secretary Li Yanshan sat in the main seat, his fingers rhythmically tapping lightly on the table.
His gaze was piercing, slowly sweeping over everyone present; his voice, though not loud, carried immense weight:
"Shouldn't you all give me a reasonable explanation for the airport incident? Are we no longer responsible for our work?"
The crowd lowered their heads, remaining completely silent. He paused, his fingers stopping their movement.
His tone suddenly became more serious: "Two weeks ago, the operation to apprehend suspects at the 'Gilded Club' in the commercial street failed."
Chang Haihe and Chang Miaomiao are still at large and their whereabouts remain unknown—this is the second point.
"The mastermind behind it all remains a mystery. The NGR pharmaceutical factory, the Elrobuch incident..."
Some of the officials we implicated have escaped justice and remain at large. This is one point.
"The vicious cycle of incidents continues, even with the veteran elites led by Comrade Teng Zijing..."
When they discovered that AnTai's core technology documents were being mailed out of the country by a logistics company, they tracked them down. And what was the result?
Criminals dared to shoot and kill Jiang Chengyu, the president of a leading enterprise in Kunming, amidst the chaos! What a disgrace!
Li Yanshan slammed his hand on the table, causing the water glass on it to shake slightly.
"Has our epidemic prevention and control system become a mere decoration? Has it become blind to our true nature?"
The air in the conference room instantly became heavy, the oppressive atmosphere making it hard for everyone to breathe, and no one dared to speak.
"Today, during another round of surveillance and arrests, Comrade Teng Zijing has become the target of assassination!"
Li Yanshan's voice was filled with barely suppressed anger, "What's even more outrageous is..."
They used a baby less than 100 days old as bait, strapping a time bomb to the child!
He took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, his words as cold as ice: "This is no longer a simple case of business retaliation."
This is a blatant challenge to the bottom line of public safety; it is a heinous crime committed with utter depravity!
If we can't even protect the lives and safety of ordinary people, what face do we have to sit here?
Director Chang, who was in charge of criminal investigation, stood up, sweat beading on his forehead, and said, "Secretary Li, we have already established a special task force."
The airport security and transportation departments worked together to review surveillance footage overnight and will definitely identify the suspect as soon as possible…
"As soon as possible?" Li Yanshan interrupted him. "From the Liujin Club to the airport, we've failed time and time again, allowing criminals to escape justice time and time again, and even making them more and more brazen!"
What I want is not 'as soon as possible,' but results! Results that reassure the citizens!
He stood up, his bloodshot eyes sweeping over the crowd: "I'll give you seventy-two hours."
If the mastermind cannot be found, and the criminal chain cannot be uncovered, everyone must submit their resignations. Meeting adjourned!
The last few words were spoken with conviction, echoing in the silent conference room.
Li Yanshan suddenly stood up and strode to the conference room door, where his secretary, Fang Zhengyu, had already opened it.
Then Li Yanshan suddenly turned around and added to the public security personnel present,
His tone carried an unquestionable command: "Furthermore, immediately coordinate with the propaganda department and the civil affairs system."
The notice for assistance in the investigation was issued through the city's government affairs platform, community announcements, and media channels.
The document includes the infant's physical characteristics and trajectory information during the time of the incident, and we are making every effort to find the infant's biological parents.
We must verify the child's identity as quickly as possible and reunite the child with their family as soon as possible.
After issuing the order, he didn't wait for a response and strode out of the conference room.
The sound of leather shoes striking the floor echoed urgently in the corridor, carrying an barely suppressed anger and a sense of urgency.
In the conference room, the deputy director in charge of public security immediately picked up a pen and circled this point heavily in his notebook.
This is not only a mission, but also an explanation to that young life that was almost crushed.
Under the dark clouds, everyone's faces were pale. They rose and walked heavily out of the conference room.
A race against time quietly began in the night.