kvmb Chapter 548 She died.
Chapter 548 She died.
Upon entering the village, they were met by a group of wary women and children, each with an unfriendly expression, yet none daring to move.
The women's eyes were filled with wariness and vigilance.
Director Zhao knew that Chi Liche was only looking for a girl named Bai Yisha, and that he could live as long as she was handed over.
The unlicensed taxi driver they caught said he sold Bai Yisha into this village, which is why they came in to look for her.
Director Zhao dared not harbor any illusions; the despicable things he did could not escape Chi Liche's eyes.
So he laid his cards on the table.
These troublemakers are really something, daring to mess with the powerful and have a death wish!
He was thinking that if he could find that girl as soon as possible, he could not only quell Chi Liche's anger, but also beg the girl, and maybe he could keep his position.
Therefore, he rudely dragged the village chief out and cursed, "Where's that woman Jiang Ying? Tell her to bring out the booklet!"
Director Zhao gripped the village chief's collar tightly, his voice filled with impatience and threat.
His eyes were bloodshot with rage, and the veins on his forehead bulged. He looked like an enraged beast, ready to explode at any moment.
He Zhizhou frowned, his indifferent eyes fixed on Director Zhao.
His brows furrowed slightly, and a glint of light flickered in his indifferent eyes.
This Director Zhao... seems very familiar with the situation here, and may even know about the human trafficking incidents.
He Zhizhou's gaze wandered through every corner of the village, as if searching for something, or as if confirming something.
His hand, which was always clenched into a fist at his side, seemed to be suppressing some kind of emotion.
This isn't the time to focus on this; there's no use in being anxious.
The middle-aged woman nearby looked around, then mustered her courage and stepped forward, saying, "Jiang Ying went to the market a long time ago. What do you want with her?"
Her voice trembled slightly, and her hands gripped the hem of her clothes tightly, her knuckles turning white from the force.
"Snapped!"
Director Zhao suddenly slapped the woman across the face, his anger undiminished: "Don't play dumb with me! Is the person you abducted with Jiang Ying? Where is she?! Where's the register?!"
His actions were rough and sudden, and the sound of the slap was particularly jarring in the quiet village.
The woman staggered backward after being hit, a bright red handprint immediately appearing on her face; she was stunned.
He wasn't truly righteous; he was anxious and worried that if he didn't find the girl sooner, he would lose his job.
In the past, I was always protected by the bureau chief, and I had been asked similar questions before, but why is it different today?
The woman instinctively glanced at her husband, who was being watched, then looked fearfully at Director Zhao, and quickly told the truth.
"The booklet is with me, I'll get it out right now. Jiang Ying, Jiang Ying is taking her men to the usual spot..."
Her words came out in fits and starts, as if she were struggling to squeeze out each one.
As she spoke, her hand reached deep into her clothes and groped around until she finally pulled out a tattered booklet, which she handed to Director Zhao with trembling hands.
The booklet's edges were worn, indicating it had been frequently read, and it was covered in dirt.
Jiang Ying had temporarily placed the booklet on her person, and she happened to have it with her as well.
Cheng Wangxun was already impatient. If he hadn't been unfamiliar with the way, he would have gone to find someone directly and turned the whole mountain upside down.
His fingers tapped incessantly on his thigh, his brow furrowed, and his eyes filled with anxiety and unease.
Now that I'm here, I'm restricted everywhere.
His fists clenched unconsciously, his knuckles turning white from the force.
Uncomfortable!
Lu Jingyan coldly watched the woman's actions, snatched the booklet, and opened it to read.
His fingers flipped through the booklet rapidly, his eyes sharp, not missing a single detail, and he exuded a chilling aura.
He flipped through several pages, and the more he read, the colder his heart became.
This list...
There are roughly a hundred of them.
His brow furrowed deeper and deeper as he flipped through the entire booklet, but Bai Yisha's name was not on it.
"There is no name for Niu Niu."
His voice was low, barely concealing his anxiety.
She then pursed her lips and looked up at He Zhizhou.
Before He Zhizhou could speak, the auntie subconsciously interjected, "Niu Niu? Is it Da Niu? Yes, isn't Da Niu on the first page?"
Lu Jingyan's heart skipped a beat. He turned his head and quickly flipped to the first page, where a name called Da Niu was written. The date was the day she was taken away.
"Where is she?!"
His voice suddenly rose, filled with urgency and anger.
The woman was startled by Lu Jingyan's sudden question and stammered, "She...she was taken up the mountain by Jiang Ying."
When Director Zhao saw that there really was such a girl, his eyes widened in surprise. He quickly reassured the men, "It's not far from here. I'll take you up there. Let's go."
Director Zhao led them along a narrow, muddy path, barely wide enough for two people to walk side by side.
The road is winding and uneven, its surface riddled with potholes from the rain, and every step kicks up a cloud of yellow dust.
The road was lined with dense weeds and shrubs, which occasionally brushed against the trouser legs of pedestrians, making a rustling sound.
Director Zhao walked at the front, his steps hurried and heavy. They did not linger any longer and continued upwards.
The sound of their footsteps was exceptionally clear in the silent forest, and everyone's breathing became rapid.
Cheng Wangxun walked in the middle, occasionally pushing aside branches and leaves that blocked his way, his eyes filled with impatience and urgency.
He Zhizhou walked slightly behind, his sharp eyes scanning the surroundings as if searching for something.
Lu Jingyan followed closely behind, his brows furrowed, his eyelids twitching incessantly.
He knew it was just because he hadn't rested well, but he still felt uneasy.
He couldn't feel at ease unless he saw Bai Yisha.
After turning several corners, the group stopped and stared blankly.
The mountain road suddenly opened up, revealing a small clearing ahead. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, creating dappled patterns of light and shadow.
Just then, a faint stench of decay wafted into everyone's nostrils, making their hearts sink.
Under a tree in front of them…
A female corpse was lying there.
Upon seeing this scene and noticing the reactions of the other officials, Director Zhao's face turned pale instantly, and his legs trembled slightly, as if he had already sensed the impending storm.
The body lay quietly beside the tree roots, surrounded by mosquitoes.
He had a coat over his head, a familiar string of Buddhist beads on his wrist, and a gleaming pure gold ox around his neck.
The surrounding air seemed to freeze, and even the wind stopped moving.
The men's hearts seemed to stop for a few seconds as they stared intently at the female corpse, their throats dry and hoarse, unable to utter a single word.
"Baby......"
Song Yumi's eyes immediately reddened, his eyes almost bulging out of their sockets. He was breathing rapidly, clutching his heart in pain, and uncontrollably knelt on the ground, trembling all over.