Chapter Fifty-two

  Wai-lun Tang, the highest-ranking police officer in Hong Kong's Western Kowloon district, was once an outstanding member of the Flying Tigers.

  Because he married the daughter of former Commissioner of Police Kwok Ka-keung, his career path was smooth.

  Three years ago, Kwok Ka-chuen, who took over from the outgoing commissioner, was promoted as the Commissioner of Police of the Kowloon West Region.

  Strong work ability, prudent and humble in conduct.

  Ai Zi Qing put down the documents in her hand, took a light sip of the slightly warm tea water, and smiled lightly.

  ……

  Wai Ying Primary School is currently the most well-equipped and strongest faculty in West Kowloon.

  At this time, a crowd of people surged outside the school gate, and all parents were waiting with bated breath for their children to come out after school.

  "Ding ding ding......" The school bell rang on time, and the school gate opened.

  Before long, children with backpacks poured out of the school in groups and rushed towards their parents.

  At the bustling school gate, Guo Minting stood in a conspicuous position, so that her son could see her as soon as he walked out of the school gate. After waiting for a while, there was still no one in sight, and she slightly frowned, thinking to herself if this child had been kept after class again.

  She couldn't help but sigh, because of her family's superior background, her son was so young and already knew how to be lazy, fight, bully his classmates, and his grades were extremely poor in class. She had hired countless tutors to supplement his studies, but they had all been driven away by this child. Now not only had his grades not improved, but he had also become a little tyrant. It was really unclear what to do.

  Just as I was thinking about it, a delicate and lovely little boy appeared at the school gate, looking like a porcelain doll.

  Guo Minting saw her son and her previous worries instantly disappeared without a trace, a smile spreading across her face.

  "Xiao Bao, over here!" Guo Minting waved at the delicate and refined little boy.

  The boy saw his mother, but unlike other children, he didn't run to her with joy. Instead, he rolled his eyes and muttered, "I'm not a kid anymore, why do you always have to pick me up?" Nevertheless, he still walked towards his mother.

  Just then, two tall men rushed out of the crowd, picked up the little boy and ran towards a white van by the side of the road!

  "Xiao Bao!" Guo Minting suddenly exclaimed, and without even noticing the high-heeled shoes on her feet, she hastily chased after him!

  Other parents were also stunned, but no one came forward to stop them. Who could see that the two men in black were physically strong and well-prepared? Who dared to intervene in such a trivial matter? If they were to be remembered with hatred, how would their own children go to school in the future?

  So the people around gradually dispersed, with an air of being unrelated and hanging high, but they all stared at that side with tension.

  "Mom! Mommy! Let me go!" The little boy was also frightened by this sudden change, crying and punching the man, but it had no effect.

  The man was about to hug the child and drill into the car, while the car had already started, waiting for a foot on the accelerator to run away! But Guo Minting came running from more than 100 meters away, everyone frowned and watched nervously!

  "Xiao Bao! Xiao Bao! Let go of my son, I'll give you money!" Guo Minting frantically shouted, her eyes red-rimmed as she chased after them. But just as the other party was about to get into the car, her heart suddenly turned icy cold, as if someone had grasped her heart tightly!

  Just then, a young girl of about seventeen or eighteen years old rushed out from the side of the road, holding a stone picked up from the side of the road and was about to hit the man in front of her who was holding a child. The latter dodged, but the arm that was holding the child loosened, and the boy fell to the ground instantly!

  The man was about to pick up the child, but the girl suddenly became aggressive and rushed towards him. Her movements were fierce and desperate, as if she was fighting for her life. The man dodged quickly, and the girl fell to the ground, her face pale with fear. However, she still managed to get back up and shield the little boy.

  The man was about to rush over again, but was pulled back by his companions. He looked at the parents who were watching from the side and getting restless, gritted his teeth, quickly got into the van, and the vehicle also started quickly, driving away swiftly.

  "Xiao Bao! Xiao Bao!" Guo Minting rushed over, squatting down to hug her sobbing son, checking him up and down, seeing that he was not injured, before finally putting her tightly clenched heart at ease. She comforted her tearful, pale-faced son.

  The parents who were watching also gathered around, discussing and comforting each other, praising the girl's bravery, and the sound of praise filled the outside of Huiying Primary School. The school security guard also ran over and asked Guo Minting if she wanted to call the police after understanding what had happened.

  Guo Minting shook her head, looking at the girl who was getting up and preparing to leave, and hurriedly said: "This time I really thank you so much, if it wasn't for you rushing out in time, my son today..." At this point, her eyes turned red again.

  The girl's slightly pale face had a hint of blush, as if she had exerted herself too much while fighting the thugs, and also as if she was somewhat shy and red-faced under everyone's praise. Her clothes were also slightly damaged, which was caused by her falling to the ground earlier.

  The girl heard Guo Minting's thanks and slightly shook her head: "I was just close to those scoundrels, seeing a glimmer of hope to save the child, I naturally wanted to give it a try."

  "Are you from mainland?" Upon hearing the girl's accent, Guo Minting was taken aback for a moment, but instantly broke into a grateful smile.

  "Ah, the child is fine now, I'm leaving too." The girl nodded and turned to leave, walking a bit unsteadily as if she had been injured from the fall.

  Guo Minting saw the girl was about to leave, but she didn't want to let her go. Seeing that her clothes were torn and her leg seemed to be injured from a fall, Guo hurriedly said: "My car is nearby, come with me back home and change your clothes."

  Ai Ziqing, with her back to Guo Minting, slightly raised the corner of her lips upon hearing this, stopped in her tracks and turned around smiling: "It's okay, I can just go home and change into some clean clothes."

  Not bad, this girl who rushed out to save people is indeed Ai Zi Qing.

  Guo Minting was unwilling to give in, and after repeated persuasion, Ai Ziqing looked down at her damaged clothes with a somewhat embarrassed expression and nodded slightly.

  On the bus, Guo Minting's son sat next to Ai Ziqing, holding her hand with a somewhat dependent expression, and his small face still had tear stains on it. This made Ai Ziqing feel slightly apologetic, but not regretful.

  Not bad, this play is directed and performed by Ai Zi Qing himself, and the main characters are Deng Wei Lun's wife Guo Min Ting, as well as their son, Deng Xiao Bao.

  She didn't do this entirely for Xiang Yao's family, but had her own considerations and plans.

  "Today, thank you so much. If it wasn't for you, our little treasure would have almost been kidnapped by the scoundrel. If anything happened to Little Treasure... I wouldn't be able to live either." Guo Minting spoke up again to express her gratitude, her voice trembling with lingering fear.

  She and Deng Weilun didn't have a son until middle age, if something happened to him, she would really be heartbroken.

  "No need to thank you, Aunt Guo. I think Xiaobao and I are quite fated to be together. It's just destiny." Ai Ziqing felt that she was being very hypocritical, but looking at the little boy in front of her with shining eyes staring intently at her, Ai Ziqing indeed felt a strong connection with this child and genuinely liked him from the bottom of her heart.

  "Yes, the child's father doesn't even know who he offended, and yet they won't let even such a small child go, sigh!" Guo Minting said with a sigh.

  Ai Zi Qing didn't respond.

  ……

  After arriving at Guo Minting's home, Ai Ziqing sat on the sofa in the living room, while Guo Minting was brewing tea in the kitchen. After the latter brought the tea over, Ai Ziqing thanked her and took it.

  "You wait here, I'll go inside and find you a change of clothes." Guo Minting turned around and went back into the house.

  Deng Xiaobao sat beside Ai Ziqing, wearing a clean set of pajamas. Seeing Ai Ziqing drinking tea, he spoke in a sweet and sticky tone: "Sister, do you want to drink soda? I have soda."

  "I'm fine with tea, let Xiaobao have the soda." Aizi Qing said with a hint of amusement, responding in not-so-fluent Cantonese.

  Xiao Bao puckered up her small lips and stared at Ai Zi Qing saying: "Are you still in pain? My family has some medicinal liquor."

  Ai Zi Qing smiled and shook her head: "It's not broken, no need for medicine."

  Deng Xiaobao's two suggestions were not adopted, and he pouted slightly in disappointment. After thinking for a moment, he spoke again: "I have some snacks in my room, do you want to eat them?"

  Ai Zi Qing smiled lightly and saw him looking at her with an expectant expression, his eyes shining with moisture, extremely cute, so she nodded slightly.

  Deng Xiaobao burst out laughing and hastily jumped up from the sofa, running towards the room.

  At this time, Guo Minting also walked out of the house and saw Deng Xiaobao rushing into the house. She shouted: "Slow down, don't fall, this child! What are you running wildly for?"

  "I'll get some snacks for my sister to eat." Deng Xiaobao's voice came from inside the house, with an indescribable excitement.

  Children are like that sometimes, a small thing can make them happy for a long time, this kind of mentality is enviable to Ai Zi Qing.

  "Xiao Bao is rarely so close to people, this kid has a very stubborn temper, even with me as his mom, it's not been so good. I think only you can control him." Guo Minting shook her head and smiled, saying to Ai Ziqing.

  "I think Xiao Bao is quite cute and very sensible." Ai Zi Qing smiled, taking the clothes handed over by Guo Min Ting.

  "This is what I just bought for my friend's daughter, and she hasn't worn it yet. See if it fits." Upon hearing Aizi praise her own son, a mother can't help but be delighted, and after finishing speaking, she takes Aizi to the door of the house and lets her go in to change clothes.

  After she changed her clothes and went out, Guo Minting praised: "It's really people rely on their clothes, Xiaoqing is so beautiful, wearing this dress is just right."

  At this time, the sound of opening the door came from the entrance. Ai Zi Qing involuntarily raised an eyebrow and thought that Deng Wei Lun had finally returned.

  Only then did Deng Weilun, who was about 1.8 meters tall and had a sturdy build, walk into the hall. His appearance also showed that he was a handsome young man in his youth, no wonder even at the age of 40, Guo Minting, who still looked beautiful as a flower, could fall for him.

  Deng Weilun slipped into his slippers and entered the house. When he saw Ai Ziqing, he was taken aback for a moment before turning to his wife and asking, "Who's this?"

  But the latter's face turned pale, and his anger suddenly surged: "What have you offended? Do you know that my son was almost kidnapped today! Luckily, Xiaoyu intervened in time, otherwise today..." At this point, Guo Minting's eyes reddened again, and she finally found a vent to shed tears.

  "What? Minting, don't cry first, what's going on?" Deng Weilun also became somewhat anxious at this time and hurriedly comforted his tearful wife.

  "It's not you, day after day! I don't even know who we've offended! My child was kidnapped on the way home from school today and almost didn't see my son again!" Guo Minting's tears fell more fiercely as she accused in a stuttering tone.

  Deng Weilun finally managed to persuade his wife and then furrowed his brow in thought.

  Deng Xiaobao had already asked the couple to return to their room and do their homework.

  "Thanks to Xiaoyin today, who rushed out regardless of the danger and managed to grab Xiaobao back." Guo Minting continued, turning to Ai Ziyin with gratitude.

  This made the latter somewhat embarrassed, but he could only smile in response:

  "Aunt Guo doesn't have to thank me, I've said it before, maybe this child Xiaobao and I are fated, otherwise we wouldn't have encountered such a thing when passing by."

  "Is Miss Ai from mainland?" Deng Weilun asked as soon as he heard Ai Ziqing speak.

  "Uh-huh, I just transferred here this year." Ai Zi Qing replied truthfully.

  "Come over here to take refuge with relatives?" Deng Weilun nodded and asked casually.

  Who would have thought that Ai Zi Qing's eyes suddenly dimmed, and she nodded: "Come to seek refuge with an uncle."

  Guo Minting noticed Ai Ziqing's expression and asked: "What's wrong? Did you encounter some difficulties?"

  Ai Zi Qing's face turned gloomy as she shook her head, "It's just that Uncle's family has encountered some difficulties, but don't bother Auntie Guang about it."

  This remark naturally led the latter to continue asking questions.

  Ai Zi Qing had no choice but to recount the events at Xiang Ji Zhuo Ge Piao, finally sighing: "That's how things are, Guo Yi also tried her best, after all, she is Deng Chu Zhang's relative, what can we small townspeople do?"

  "What? The business Old Wu mentioned earlier is your uncle's?" Guo Minting was stunned, and under Ai Ziqing's astonished gaze, she explained apologetically: "Your Uncle Deng is the same as the Director Deng you mentioned, but don't worry, Little Qian, I definitely won't let him do this."

  The 'he' in Guo Minting's mouth naturally refers to Wu Laoban, who is also Deng Weilun's maternal uncle.

  Ai Zi Qing seemed stunned for a moment, then listened as Guo Min Ting continued:

  "Wei Lun, Old Wu knows about this matter. You go back and tell him to forget about the business with Item Remember, he can find other ways to make money. If we don't help Xiao Qing's family out, how can we face them?"

  Deng Weilun heard this and could only nod slightly, since his wife had said so, he could only follow suit.

  Ai Zi Qing actually grasped Deng Wei Lun's weakness, so she planned to make a breakthrough from Guo Min Ting. After all, according to the information, Deng Wei Lun's promotion is closely related to the Guo family, so what Guo Min Ting says must be effective.

  Ai Zi Qing didn't seem humble or surprised, but smiled calmly and thanked him. This move made Deng Wei Lun look at her with a bit more respect.

  As it was getting late, Guo Minting asked Ai Ziqing to stay for dinner at her home. She personally cooked a table of delicious dishes and during the meal, she couldn't help but tell stories about how brave Ai Ziqing was today, and how she had saved her son from the bad guys. It was completely unlike her usual noblewoman demeanor, showing that she really liked Ai Ziqing a lot.

  This made Aizi Qing secretly feel that it was indeed right to take this approach, otherwise it wouldn't have been so easy to infiltrate the 'enemy's interior'.

  At mealtime, Deng Xiaobao always put the dishes he loved to eat into Ai Ziqing's bowl. This move made Deng's husband and wife nod in surprise, saying that this child had experienced a great change and was much more sensible, and indeed very close to Ai Ziqing.

  "Which school does Zǐ Qíng attend?" Guō Mǐntíng asked.

  "Lianyue High School." Ai Ziqing replied.

  Deng Weilun nodded, his hand holding the chopsticks paused for a moment, and he casually asked: "I heard from Aunt Guo that you've exchanged blows with those thugs? Did you learn some moves?"

  "Yeah, I've learned some, and I have an uncle in mainland China who's a soldier, so I practiced with him." Ai Zi Qing replied.

  "Not bad, you're quite skilled at fighting thugs at such a young age. I didn't have skills like that when I was your age." Deng Weilun smiled and nodded.

  Ai Zi Qing's hands didn't stop for a moment as she wrapped the dishes, but her heart skipped a beat.

  Did Deng Weilun suspect her? The information said that Director Deng was cautious, and it was indeed true.

  Although Ai Zi Qing was just a little girl and there was nothing suspicious about her, Deng Wei Lun's cautious habit that he had cultivated over the years still made him speak tentatively.

  And a girl, even if she has some skills, would not easily rescue the child from the villain's hands. If it wasn't for the villain intentionally letting her win, then it was truly because of her exceptional skill!

  "Uncle Deng is laughing at me, I just have good luck, that's why I said I have a fate with Xiaobao." Ai Zi Qing didn't explain anything, but instead slowly started playing Tai Chi with him.

  "Sister, eat this. My mom said that the Mandarin fish is what Yang Guifei ate and it's very nutritious." Xiaobao picked up a piece of Mandarin fish and put it in Aizi Qing's bowl, interrupting Deng Weilun's question.

  "You see, Xiaobao really gets along well with you, even I, as a mother, feel jealous. Is Zi Qing in high school now? Has she ever thought about being a tutor to earn some pocket money, just to practice early?" Guo Minting suddenly asked.

  "Private tutoring?" This was not what Ai Zi Qing had expected, and she was taken aback.

  "Yes, this child is already in the third grade, and her grades are still lagging behind. We've hired many tutors but none of them have been effective. She's very mischievous now, and it's rare for her to be so close to you. I was thinking of asking you to tutor her..." Guo Minting said with concern, looking at her precious son.

  "It's not a big deal to tutor Xiaobao, but my school is quite far from here..." Ai Ziying was somewhat embarrassed. If she could use this relationship to interact with the Deng family more often, it would be great, but her school was indeed too far away from the Deng's house, and running back and forth every day was a bit of a hassle.

  "It's okay, I'll send Xiaobao to you after school and pick him up at night." Guo Minting smiled and looked at Deng Weilun, "What do you think? Xiaobao can't delay his studies anymore, or he'll become a spoiled brat."

  Deng Weilun looked up upon hearing this, sizing up Ai Ziqing with a subtle glance. He put down the chopsticks in his hand and shook his head at his wife, saying "Learning is important, but safety comes first. If I can't guarantee her safety, I won't agree."

  Guo Minting was also stunned upon hearing this and thought of the things that had happened today, still feeling a lingering fear, and hesitated for a moment.

  "Actually, Aunt Guo sent Xiaobao to my school, it shouldn't be dangerous, and the bad guys wouldn't think that Xiaobao is coming here. If we really encounter them, I will do my best to protect him." Ai Ziqing said, pinching Deng Xiaobao's cheek, who then smiled with a wide grin.

  "What Xiaoyu said also makes sense. Apart from the time we send and pick up our kids from school, it shouldn't be dangerous." Guo Minting nodded slowly.