Chapter 174
Chapter 174
Chapter 174
"Xiao Ni, tell Dad what you want, and Dad will buy it for you."
Zhou Daqiang stood in front of the shelf with Zhou Xiaoni in his arms, wishing he could buy everything for his daughter.
Xiao Ni shook her head, but hugged Zhou Daqiang's neck tightly.
Zhou Daqiang didn't continue to ask, but took a few snacks from the shelf by himself, and thought that children should like to eat snacks.
"When the police uncle finishes the formalities, Dad will take us Xiaoni home." Zhou Daqiang put the things into the cart and gently stroked Xiaoni's back.
"This time, Dad will never let you leave me again. Dad will watch over Xiao Ni to live a good life and cook delicious food for Xiao Ni..."
Zhou Daqiang pushed the trolley forward while whispering in Xiaoni's ear, wondering if she could understand.
Zhou Daqiang came out of the supermarket, hugged Xiao Ni, and went to the nearby bank.
"Officer Hou said that Officer Song helped a lot this time. He was the one who helped Dad find you first, so I have to thank him very much..."
Xiao Ni, who was hugged by her, shouted a lollipop and held a chocolate in her hand. She still didn't speak, but looked at Zhou Daqiang with a pair of bright eyes, but they were full of joy.
Zhou Daqiang withdrew 5 yuan from the bank, which was almost all of his savings.
Although he was a little bit reluctant, when he saw Xiao Ni in his arms, he smiled in relief.
"When the money is gone, earn it again."
He carried Xiaoni in his arms and went to the place he had made an appointment with Song Ci.
Originally, Mr. Song said to call him before leaving, but because of the formalities, it would take several days, so after asking for the opinion of Police Officer Hou, he called Mr. Song in advance, so that he had the immediate scene.
The appointed place was the park near the hotel, not very far away, Zhou Daqiang walked over with Xiaoni in his arms.
When he arrived, Song Ci was already waiting for him, and there were two bags beside him.
"Mr. Song..." Seeing Song Ci, Zhou Daqiang took a few steps to meet him.
Song Ci nodded to him, and before he could speak, Zhou Daqiang handed Song Ci a black plastic bag.
"This is for you."
"For me?"
Song Ci was a little surprised, didn't think much, and took it over.
"What is it?" He asked curiously.
"5 yuan is not a lot, I hope you don't think it's too little." Zhou Daqiang said.
"money?"
Song Ci was stunned for a moment, then handed the bag back to Zhou Daqiang and said, "I can't take this."
"You should take it. I know you are not a policeman. I have thought about it before. If anyone can provide Xiaoni with clues, I will reward the other party with 5 yuan. What's more, you directly help I found Xiaoni." Zhou Daqiang insisted.
Then he said to Xiao Ni who was eating a lollipop in her arms, "Ni'er, call me uncle."
Xiao Ni didn't open her mouth to call out, she was a little self-conscious, and looked at Song Ci timidly, wanting to call out but also a little scared.
Seeing that Zhou Daqiang wanted Xiaoni to call someone, Song Ci stopped him.
"Don't make things difficult for her. If you don't bark, don't bark. She is accepting her life now, and everything has to be done slowly. You can't force her, you know?" Song Ci said in a serious tone.
"Well, thank you, Mr. Song, it's because you have considered it thoroughly." Zhou Daqiang accepted the suggestion humbly, scratching his head in embarrassment.
"I also have a daughter who is a little younger than Xiaoni. I know very well that most of the time, don't force your children, but guide them slowly and be patient."
"Also, I don't think you have a lot of money, not to mention you have a child with you, so take the money back to me."
As Song Ci said, he stuffed the bag back to Zhou Daqiang.
Zhou Daqiang still wanted to decline, but he heard Song Ci say: "Wait for me to finish speaking first, and then make a decision, okay?"
Hearing this, Zhou Daqiang looked at Song Ci in a daze, not understanding what he meant.
"Officer Hou should have told you that I'm not a policeman, right?" Song Ci asked with a smile.
Since Zhou Daqiang took money to thank him, he knew that Zhou Daqiang should have known that he was not the police's business, otherwise he would not have done so.
Sure enough, Zhou Daqiang nodded upon hearing that.
"Then you know, how do I know Xiaoni is your daughter?" Song Ci asked with a smile.
Zhou Daqiang shook his head. In fact, he also had a lot of guesses in his mind. Of course, the biggest possibility was that he had seen his missing person notice, but even so, Zhou Daqiang felt that the possibility was unlikely.
On the one hand, it is because Xiao Ni has grown up a lot, and her appearance has changed slightly from the past. It is difficult to recognize her unless she is close to her.
On the other hand, it was because the photos on the missing person notice were drawn by someone else, but they were actually somewhat different from the real person.
"That's because the child's mother has been guarding her. She told me, so I know that you are Xiaoni's father. Was your previous mobile phone number XXX?"
Following Song Ci's words, Zhou Daqiang's eyes widened. Unlike others, he did not doubt Song Ci's words at all. He believed that what Song Ci said was true.
The reason for this is that on the one hand, he is not very educated, just an ordinary farmer, and on the other hand, there are many witches in their place, and almost everyone in the countryside believes in the existence of ghost gods.
"Is Xiulan still there? Is she still there now?"
He looked beside him excitedly, but naturally he couldn't see anything.
But he didn't give up.
"Xiulan..."
"Xiulan..."
……
He shouted anxiously, attracting the attention of people around the park.
Song Ci felt a little embarrassed, Xiao Ni who was held in his arms was even a little frightened, and quickly hugged his neck tightly.
"Okay, stop shouting, you're scaring the child." Song Ci stopped it aloud.
At this time, he was really worried about Xiaoni and his life in the future. With his appearance, he could really take good care of Xiaoni.
Of course, the same rice supports all kinds of people, and he doesn't force Zhou Daqiang to be the same as him, but no matter what he does, he must first take care of his children.
Fortunately, Zhou Daqiang is a very persuasive person. Hearing this, he quickly patted Xiaoni on the back and comforted him softly.
Then he said to Song Ci with guilt, "I'm sorry, I... I was too excited."
Song Ci shook his head, and then said to the side: "You should tell him in person, there are some things that you really need to explain clearly to him."
Then, under Zhou Daqiang's surprised expression, Song Ci untied a string of talismans from his hand and put them into the void beside him. Then, a familiar yet unfamiliar figure appeared out of thin air beside him.
Familiar because this person is his wife who gets along day and night, unfamiliar because she has been away for many years, and her memory is already a little fuzzy.
He knew that Song Ci could see his wife because the other party could communicate with Gui, but now a big living person appeared in front of him out of thin air, this is still a witch, isn't it, a god?
If you remove the last word, it’s more or less a god.
"I'll give you one night until eight o'clock tomorrow morning. You have to explain some things to him one by one. I don't think he is a person who can raise children."
Song Ci glanced at the time, it was almost five o'clock in the afternoon.
"Thank you, Mr. Song."
Ge Xiulan was thanking Song Ci, but she kept looking at Zhou Daqiang's father and daughter, especially Xiaoni. She couldn't restrain her excitement and wanted to hug her eagerly.
"gone."
Song Ci didn't want to bother them anymore, and left the rest of the time for them, said, picked up the plastic bag next to him, and left.
"Xiulan~"
Zhou Daqiang called out, his voice was very soft, as if he was afraid that it would scare Ge Xiulan away if he made too much noise. It felt like a dream, so he was afraid that he would wake up from the dream because he was too loud.
"Zhou Daqiang."
At this moment, Song Ci, who had already walked a few steps, suddenly turned around and shouted.
"Mr. Song."
Zhou Daqiang's heart trembled when he heard the sound, and he hurriedly responded.
"Change your phone." Song Ci raised the phone in his hand as a signal.
Under Zhou Daqiang's puzzled gaze, Song Ci looked at Xiaoni in his arms.
"Leave a thought for the child."
"what……"
Zhou Daqiang came to his senses, changed his phone, and went there later, he happened to have money on him, money...
"Mr. Song, Qian..." He shouted after walking a few steps.
But Song Ci didn't wait for him, he just waved his hand behind him.
"thanks……"
-
"Why are you here again?"
The security guard of the orphanage was a little surprised to see Song Ci appearing at the door again.
"Excuse me." Song Ci said with a smile.
"Are you alone?" He looked behind Song Ci.
"Yes, I bought something for the children." Song Ci gestured to the bag in his hand.
"According to the rules, I shouldn't let you in."
Although the security guard said so, he still opened the door for Song Ci.
"But seeing how familiar you are with Officer Hou, you shouldn't be a bad guy..."
"Thank you."
Song Ci took out a pack of cigarettes and handed it to him.
"Oh, and mine?" The security guard was a little surprised.
The cigarettes were not good ones, they cost twenty yuan, and the security guard was not polite, so he just reached out and took them.
He is just an ordinary security guard of the orphanage, not a government department, and he is worried about taking bribes.
"Young man, you really know how to behave."
The security guard is about 50 years old, probably about the same age as Song Ci's father, so calling him a young man is no problem at all.
"In two days, I guess I'll have to trouble you, but I should always come with Officer Hou."
"Come with Officer Hou, how dare I not open the door for you?" the security guard joked.
Song Ci smiled, didn't talk to him much, and walked into the orphanage with his things.
Along the long corridor, I came to a room. The room was very large and empty inside, but there were many climbing mats on the floor, and many children were playing in the room.
In the afternoon, Ma Yuan slipped out of this room.
"Teacher Ding..."
Song Ci stood at the door and called a staff member inside. In the afternoon, it was this staff member who found that Ma Yuan was missing. It was also the one who had been paying attention to Ma Yuan in the morning.
Teacher Ding is young, with a round face, wearing round glasses, and a ponytail. Although he looks ordinary, his skin is very fair. At first glance, he can't help but think of the word "Yu Run Zhu Yuan".
"Mr. Song..."
In the afternoon, she had a chat with Song Ci, and she had a good impression of Song Ci.
"I bought something for the children." Song Ci handed her the bag.
"It cost you money."
Teacher Ding was not polite, and took it from behind, and then found that Song Ci still had a bag in his hand.
"This is for Mayuan."
Song Ci opened the bag, and inside was a colorful paddle ball.
The ball that Ma Yuan has been holding is dirty and broken, and I don't know when it was donated to the orphanage.
"Ma Yuan must be very happy if you are interested." Teacher Ding glanced at Song Ci in surprise.
Then he turned around and shouted into the room: "Mayuan, Mayuan..."
But Ma Yuan sat in the corner, holding the ball, as if she didn't hear it.
Teacher Ding sighed helplessly, walked over and pulled her over.
"Ma Yuan." Seeing her approaching, Song Ci called out.
Hearing the sound, Ma Yuan raised her head, saw that it was Song Ci, and immediately raised the ball in her hand again.
Song Ci now understood what she meant, and wanted him to play with her.
"Ma Yuan likes you very much." Teacher Ding said as he patted Ma Yuan's head.
"This is for you." Song Ci handed over the colorful paddle ball in his hand.
Seeing the colorful ball, Song Ci clearly felt a gleam of joy in Ma Yuan's eyes.
She let go of the ball in her hand, let it roll down, and then took the colored pat ball from Song Ci's hand.
"I want to say thank you, uncle." Teacher Ding said.
But in fact, Teacher Ding also knew that this was almost impossible.
Sure enough, Ma Yuan still didn't speak, but just raised the ball towards Song Ci again.
Song Ci took it with a smile, knelt down, patted the ground a few times, and then handed it to Ma Yuan to let her try the same.
Ma Yuan took it and tried it clumsily.
Song Ci raised his head and said to Teacher Ding next to him, "Teacher, do you have a pen? Can you lend me a pen?"
"Pen?"
Although Teacher Ding didn't know what Song Ci needed a pen for, he still found a black fountain pen from the side.
Song Ci took the pen, picked up the falling colored paddle ball, and wrote two characters "Mayuan" on it.
"This is Ma Yuan, this is your ball, don't let other children snatch it away."
Song Ci handed the ball to Ma Yuan, saying this sentence to Ma Yuan, and also to Teacher Ding next to him.
Not knowing if she understood Song Ci's words, Ma Yuan raised her head, staring blankly at Song Ci with her big clean and clear eyes.
"Ms. Ding, Ma Yuan she..."
PS: ask for a monthly pass~ask for a reward~
(End of this chapter)
"Xiao Ni, tell Dad what you want, and Dad will buy it for you."
Zhou Daqiang stood in front of the shelf with Zhou Xiaoni in his arms, wishing he could buy everything for his daughter.
Xiao Ni shook her head, but hugged Zhou Daqiang's neck tightly.
Zhou Daqiang didn't continue to ask, but took a few snacks from the shelf by himself, and thought that children should like to eat snacks.
"When the police uncle finishes the formalities, Dad will take us Xiaoni home." Zhou Daqiang put the things into the cart and gently stroked Xiaoni's back.
"This time, Dad will never let you leave me again. Dad will watch over Xiao Ni to live a good life and cook delicious food for Xiao Ni..."
Zhou Daqiang pushed the trolley forward while whispering in Xiaoni's ear, wondering if she could understand.
Zhou Daqiang came out of the supermarket, hugged Xiao Ni, and went to the nearby bank.
"Officer Hou said that Officer Song helped a lot this time. He was the one who helped Dad find you first, so I have to thank him very much..."
Xiao Ni, who was hugged by her, shouted a lollipop and held a chocolate in her hand. She still didn't speak, but looked at Zhou Daqiang with a pair of bright eyes, but they were full of joy.
Zhou Daqiang withdrew 5 yuan from the bank, which was almost all of his savings.
Although he was a little bit reluctant, when he saw Xiao Ni in his arms, he smiled in relief.
"When the money is gone, earn it again."
He carried Xiaoni in his arms and went to the place he had made an appointment with Song Ci.
Originally, Mr. Song said to call him before leaving, but because of the formalities, it would take several days, so after asking for the opinion of Police Officer Hou, he called Mr. Song in advance, so that he had the immediate scene.
The appointed place was the park near the hotel, not very far away, Zhou Daqiang walked over with Xiaoni in his arms.
When he arrived, Song Ci was already waiting for him, and there were two bags beside him.
"Mr. Song..." Seeing Song Ci, Zhou Daqiang took a few steps to meet him.
Song Ci nodded to him, and before he could speak, Zhou Daqiang handed Song Ci a black plastic bag.
"This is for you."
"For me?"
Song Ci was a little surprised, didn't think much, and took it over.
"What is it?" He asked curiously.
"5 yuan is not a lot, I hope you don't think it's too little." Zhou Daqiang said.
"money?"
Song Ci was stunned for a moment, then handed the bag back to Zhou Daqiang and said, "I can't take this."
"You should take it. I know you are not a policeman. I have thought about it before. If anyone can provide Xiaoni with clues, I will reward the other party with 5 yuan. What's more, you directly help I found Xiaoni." Zhou Daqiang insisted.
Then he said to Xiao Ni who was eating a lollipop in her arms, "Ni'er, call me uncle."
Xiao Ni didn't open her mouth to call out, she was a little self-conscious, and looked at Song Ci timidly, wanting to call out but also a little scared.
Seeing that Zhou Daqiang wanted Xiaoni to call someone, Song Ci stopped him.
"Don't make things difficult for her. If you don't bark, don't bark. She is accepting her life now, and everything has to be done slowly. You can't force her, you know?" Song Ci said in a serious tone.
"Well, thank you, Mr. Song, it's because you have considered it thoroughly." Zhou Daqiang accepted the suggestion humbly, scratching his head in embarrassment.
"I also have a daughter who is a little younger than Xiaoni. I know very well that most of the time, don't force your children, but guide them slowly and be patient."
"Also, I don't think you have a lot of money, not to mention you have a child with you, so take the money back to me."
As Song Ci said, he stuffed the bag back to Zhou Daqiang.
Zhou Daqiang still wanted to decline, but he heard Song Ci say: "Wait for me to finish speaking first, and then make a decision, okay?"
Hearing this, Zhou Daqiang looked at Song Ci in a daze, not understanding what he meant.
"Officer Hou should have told you that I'm not a policeman, right?" Song Ci asked with a smile.
Since Zhou Daqiang took money to thank him, he knew that Zhou Daqiang should have known that he was not the police's business, otherwise he would not have done so.
Sure enough, Zhou Daqiang nodded upon hearing that.
"Then you know, how do I know Xiaoni is your daughter?" Song Ci asked with a smile.
Zhou Daqiang shook his head. In fact, he also had a lot of guesses in his mind. Of course, the biggest possibility was that he had seen his missing person notice, but even so, Zhou Daqiang felt that the possibility was unlikely.
On the one hand, it is because Xiao Ni has grown up a lot, and her appearance has changed slightly from the past. It is difficult to recognize her unless she is close to her.
On the other hand, it was because the photos on the missing person notice were drawn by someone else, but they were actually somewhat different from the real person.
"That's because the child's mother has been guarding her. She told me, so I know that you are Xiaoni's father. Was your previous mobile phone number XXX?"
Following Song Ci's words, Zhou Daqiang's eyes widened. Unlike others, he did not doubt Song Ci's words at all. He believed that what Song Ci said was true.
The reason for this is that on the one hand, he is not very educated, just an ordinary farmer, and on the other hand, there are many witches in their place, and almost everyone in the countryside believes in the existence of ghost gods.
"Is Xiulan still there? Is she still there now?"
He looked beside him excitedly, but naturally he couldn't see anything.
But he didn't give up.
"Xiulan..."
"Xiulan..."
……
He shouted anxiously, attracting the attention of people around the park.
Song Ci felt a little embarrassed, Xiao Ni who was held in his arms was even a little frightened, and quickly hugged his neck tightly.
"Okay, stop shouting, you're scaring the child." Song Ci stopped it aloud.
At this time, he was really worried about Xiaoni and his life in the future. With his appearance, he could really take good care of Xiaoni.
Of course, the same rice supports all kinds of people, and he doesn't force Zhou Daqiang to be the same as him, but no matter what he does, he must first take care of his children.
Fortunately, Zhou Daqiang is a very persuasive person. Hearing this, he quickly patted Xiaoni on the back and comforted him softly.
Then he said to Song Ci with guilt, "I'm sorry, I... I was too excited."
Song Ci shook his head, and then said to the side: "You should tell him in person, there are some things that you really need to explain clearly to him."
Then, under Zhou Daqiang's surprised expression, Song Ci untied a string of talismans from his hand and put them into the void beside him. Then, a familiar yet unfamiliar figure appeared out of thin air beside him.
Familiar because this person is his wife who gets along day and night, unfamiliar because she has been away for many years, and her memory is already a little fuzzy.
He knew that Song Ci could see his wife because the other party could communicate with Gui, but now a big living person appeared in front of him out of thin air, this is still a witch, isn't it, a god?
If you remove the last word, it’s more or less a god.
"I'll give you one night until eight o'clock tomorrow morning. You have to explain some things to him one by one. I don't think he is a person who can raise children."
Song Ci glanced at the time, it was almost five o'clock in the afternoon.
"Thank you, Mr. Song."
Ge Xiulan was thanking Song Ci, but she kept looking at Zhou Daqiang's father and daughter, especially Xiaoni. She couldn't restrain her excitement and wanted to hug her eagerly.
"gone."
Song Ci didn't want to bother them anymore, and left the rest of the time for them, said, picked up the plastic bag next to him, and left.
"Xiulan~"
Zhou Daqiang called out, his voice was very soft, as if he was afraid that it would scare Ge Xiulan away if he made too much noise. It felt like a dream, so he was afraid that he would wake up from the dream because he was too loud.
"Zhou Daqiang."
At this moment, Song Ci, who had already walked a few steps, suddenly turned around and shouted.
"Mr. Song."
Zhou Daqiang's heart trembled when he heard the sound, and he hurriedly responded.
"Change your phone." Song Ci raised the phone in his hand as a signal.
Under Zhou Daqiang's puzzled gaze, Song Ci looked at Xiaoni in his arms.
"Leave a thought for the child."
"what……"
Zhou Daqiang came to his senses, changed his phone, and went there later, he happened to have money on him, money...
"Mr. Song, Qian..." He shouted after walking a few steps.
But Song Ci didn't wait for him, he just waved his hand behind him.
"thanks……"
-
"Why are you here again?"
The security guard of the orphanage was a little surprised to see Song Ci appearing at the door again.
"Excuse me." Song Ci said with a smile.
"Are you alone?" He looked behind Song Ci.
"Yes, I bought something for the children." Song Ci gestured to the bag in his hand.
"According to the rules, I shouldn't let you in."
Although the security guard said so, he still opened the door for Song Ci.
"But seeing how familiar you are with Officer Hou, you shouldn't be a bad guy..."
"Thank you."
Song Ci took out a pack of cigarettes and handed it to him.
"Oh, and mine?" The security guard was a little surprised.
The cigarettes were not good ones, they cost twenty yuan, and the security guard was not polite, so he just reached out and took them.
He is just an ordinary security guard of the orphanage, not a government department, and he is worried about taking bribes.
"Young man, you really know how to behave."
The security guard is about 50 years old, probably about the same age as Song Ci's father, so calling him a young man is no problem at all.
"In two days, I guess I'll have to trouble you, but I should always come with Officer Hou."
"Come with Officer Hou, how dare I not open the door for you?" the security guard joked.
Song Ci smiled, didn't talk to him much, and walked into the orphanage with his things.
Along the long corridor, I came to a room. The room was very large and empty inside, but there were many climbing mats on the floor, and many children were playing in the room.
In the afternoon, Ma Yuan slipped out of this room.
"Teacher Ding..."
Song Ci stood at the door and called a staff member inside. In the afternoon, it was this staff member who found that Ma Yuan was missing. It was also the one who had been paying attention to Ma Yuan in the morning.
Teacher Ding is young, with a round face, wearing round glasses, and a ponytail. Although he looks ordinary, his skin is very fair. At first glance, he can't help but think of the word "Yu Run Zhu Yuan".
"Mr. Song..."
In the afternoon, she had a chat with Song Ci, and she had a good impression of Song Ci.
"I bought something for the children." Song Ci handed her the bag.
"It cost you money."
Teacher Ding was not polite, and took it from behind, and then found that Song Ci still had a bag in his hand.
"This is for Mayuan."
Song Ci opened the bag, and inside was a colorful paddle ball.
The ball that Ma Yuan has been holding is dirty and broken, and I don't know when it was donated to the orphanage.
"Ma Yuan must be very happy if you are interested." Teacher Ding glanced at Song Ci in surprise.
Then he turned around and shouted into the room: "Mayuan, Mayuan..."
But Ma Yuan sat in the corner, holding the ball, as if she didn't hear it.
Teacher Ding sighed helplessly, walked over and pulled her over.
"Ma Yuan." Seeing her approaching, Song Ci called out.
Hearing the sound, Ma Yuan raised her head, saw that it was Song Ci, and immediately raised the ball in her hand again.
Song Ci now understood what she meant, and wanted him to play with her.
"Ma Yuan likes you very much." Teacher Ding said as he patted Ma Yuan's head.
"This is for you." Song Ci handed over the colorful paddle ball in his hand.
Seeing the colorful ball, Song Ci clearly felt a gleam of joy in Ma Yuan's eyes.
She let go of the ball in her hand, let it roll down, and then took the colored pat ball from Song Ci's hand.
"I want to say thank you, uncle." Teacher Ding said.
But in fact, Teacher Ding also knew that this was almost impossible.
Sure enough, Ma Yuan still didn't speak, but just raised the ball towards Song Ci again.
Song Ci took it with a smile, knelt down, patted the ground a few times, and then handed it to Ma Yuan to let her try the same.
Ma Yuan took it and tried it clumsily.
Song Ci raised his head and said to Teacher Ding next to him, "Teacher, do you have a pen? Can you lend me a pen?"
"Pen?"
Although Teacher Ding didn't know what Song Ci needed a pen for, he still found a black fountain pen from the side.
Song Ci took the pen, picked up the falling colored paddle ball, and wrote two characters "Mayuan" on it.
"This is Ma Yuan, this is your ball, don't let other children snatch it away."
Song Ci handed the ball to Ma Yuan, saying this sentence to Ma Yuan, and also to Teacher Ding next to him.
Not knowing if she understood Song Ci's words, Ma Yuan raised her head, staring blankly at Song Ci with her big clean and clear eyes.
"Ms. Ding, Ma Yuan she..."
PS: ask for a monthly pass~ask for a reward~
(End of this chapter)