The Case of Love

Chapter 77 Tracking
Zhou Yifeng smiled and whispered to Su Xiaohan and Li Zhisong, "I don't think we need to look for her anymore. Xia Mo is not here. Let's go first."

Su Xiaohan and Li Zhisong understood and nodded.

Li Zhisong pretended to be embarrassed and said, "Auntie, since you said that, we won't bother you anymore. Let's go to another place to have a look."

After leaving Liu Shuangquan's house, Zhou Yifeng called Director Zhang and explained the situation to him, asking him to arrange a few police officers to guard the door of Liu Shuangquan's house and the entrance of the village. The three of them continued to inquire in the village to see if there were any clues. He guessed that Xia Mo should be hidden somewhere outside the village, and Liu's mother sent her things regularly.

They visited several families in the village, and most people said that Liu Shuangquan was honest, filial, and capable. They were very sorry that such a good man had not yet found a wife in his 30s, and the two elderly people in his family were very anxious.

Zhou Yifeng and the other two were very puzzled. If Liu Shuangquan bought Xia Mo from a human trafficker, the villagers would not be completely unaware of it. Although they failed to find out any news about Xia Mo, they learned that when Liu Shuangquan was at home, he often drove an electric tricycle to a construction site in Songlin Town to work, and often did not go home at night. This made the three of them more certain that Liu Shuangquan's family hid Xia Mo outside the village, and Liu Shuangquan would go to find Xia Mo at night after finishing his work during the day.

As she got closer to the truth, Su Xiaohan became more and more nervous. She couldn't imagine what kind of place Xia Mo was imprisoned in, and what kind of torture she suffered every night.

Near noon, Zhou Yifeng and the other two found a small restaurant in the village to eat. The three of them sat by the window and could see the mountains in the distance, verdant and steep.

Looking at the mountain, Su Xiaohan couldn't help but think of Zhang Hong. She took out her phone and opened the electronic map. From the map, the village was surrounded by mountains on three sides. If she wanted to go to the town outside the village to work, she had to pass through a forest.

An idea suddenly flashed through her mind, and she couldn't help but blurt out: "Captain Zhou, do you think Xia Mo will be imprisoned in a cave like Zhang Hong?"

Zhou Yifeng was eating noodles. After taking a mouthful, he responded, "That's possible. Just eat your meal first. I'll make arrangements after you finish eating!"

Su Xiaohan wanted to say something but was stopped by Li Zhisong, "Junior sister, listen to the boss and eat first. Only when you are full will you have strength. I have a feeling that we will find Xia Mo soon!"

Hearing this, Su Xiaohan didn't say anything else. However, as a typical foodie, she found the fragrant beef noodles in the bowl tasteless.

After dinner, Zhou Yifeng called Director Zhang again and asked him to help check the license plate number of Liu Shuangquan’s electric tricycle and tell him relevant information about Liu Shuangquan.

"Boss, this is too much trouble for us. Why don't we just go and ask Liu Shuangquan where he hid Xia Mo?" After hearing Zhou Yifeng's arrangements, Li Zhisong became a little anxious.

"We don't have enough evidence now to prove that Liu Shuangquan bought Xia Mo from the human traffickers. If we ask him directly, do you think he will tell us?" Zhou Yifeng glanced at him sideways and said unhappily.

Li Zhisong thought for a moment and said, "Boss is right. If we ask him directly, he won't tell us anything and we will alert him. Why don't we follow him quietly and catch him red-handed? The evidence will be irrefutable!"

Su Xiaohan looked at Zhou Yifeng and expressed her agreement.

The three borrowed a car from the local police station and drove to Songlin Town. More than two hours later, they arrived at the construction site where Liu Shuangquan worked. Li Zhisong asked around and learned that the construction site closed at about six o'clock every day.

There was still some time before finishing work, so they parked their car near the construction site and found Liu Shuangquan's electric tricycle based on the license plate number sent by Director Zhang.

"Boss, do you think it's okay for us to just sit there and wait? What if Liu Shuangquan doesn't ride this bike back?" Li Zhisong was a little worried.

"Go and ask if there's a place to stay at the construction site. If there's no place to stay, he'll have to leave after work, and he probably won't feel comfortable leaving his car there." After hearing his question, Zhou Yifeng made arrangements.

"Okay, Boss, I'll go ask right away!" Li Zhisong responded and trotted away. Without the talkative Li Zhisong, the carriage immediately returned to silence. Su Xiaohan leaned back in her chair, looking tired. She was exhausted from running around all day, worrying about Xia Mo, and not sleeping well at night.

"The construction site will not close for more than an hour. Zhisong and I will keep an eye on it. You should take a nap!" Zhou Yifeng suddenly said.

"I'm not sleepy, just a little tired." Su Xiaohan smiled and said gratefully.

"Xiaohan, facing the unknown, many people may get nervous and worried. But I believe you will be able to control your emotions." Zhou Yifeng revealed what Su Xiaohan was thinking.

"Don't worry, Captain Zhou, I'm fine now. Now I just want to find Xia Mo as soon as possible!" Su Xiaohan sat up straight and subconsciously moved forward.

Zhou Yifeng turned around and looked at her, insisting: "Let's not talk about this for now, go to sleep first, I will call you when I need you."

"Okay, Captain Zhou!" Su Xiaohan didn't say anything else and closed her eyes obediently. With Zhou Yifeng around, she felt at ease.

I don’t know how long it had been, but when Su Xiaohan woke up, it was already dark. Through the car window, she could see the bright lights on the construction site.

Sitting in the front seats, Zhou Yifeng and Li Zhisong were staring intently at the electric tricycle, waiting for its owner to appear.

"Boss, do you think that man is Liu Shuangquan?" Li Zhisong pointed at a man who was getting closer and closer, and was very emotional.

Zhou Yifeng took a closer look, then glanced at the photo on his phone, and confirmed: "It's him, no doubt about it! Don't worry, let's see if he gets in the car!"

The target appeared, and Su Xiaohan instantly sobered up. She didn't even dare to breathe, and her eyes were fixed on the man approaching the electric tricycle.

As they wished, Liu Shuangquan got on the tricycle and started the car quickly.

"Zhisong, follow me! Don't follow too closely, or he will find you!" Zhou Yifeng's voice was calm, but his heart was surging like a tide.

Li Zhisong started the car in response, and the off-road vehicle followed the red electric tricycle in front slowly, like a hawk waiting for its chance to hunt in the dark night.

"Boss, it looks like Liu Shuangquan is going to leave Songlin Town!" After following for a distance, Su Xiaohan opened the electronic map on his mobile phone and saw the clues.

"Yes, this is the direction out of the town!" Zhou Yifeng affirmed.

"Old Mrs. Liu said that Liu Shuangquan will not go home until next month. If he doesn't go home at this time, he should go to find Xia Mo!" said Li Zhisong.

"Don't be anxious, concentrate on driving and don't lose track of the person!" Zhou Yifeng ordered.

Li Zhisong tactfully said nothing more. The three of them focused their eyes on the red tricycle not far away.