I became the police station's darling after I could understand what the furry creature was sayi

Chapter 178 A New Life? No Way Back? A Dream?
With Nan Shu's current number of fans, she could comfortably lie at home and do live streams, working only two or three hours a day without much hard work, and earning more money than she does now.

Thinking of this...

Nan Punian was shocked to realize how selfish he had been.

Nan Shu couldn't fathom the inner turmoil in Nan Punian's heart, but seeing his extremely cold expression, she tilted her head and reached out to pat the little head of the iron lotus.

Iron Lotus immediately understood and flew to the top of Nan Punian's head.

It grabbed his hair with its claws and sat down on his head.

Nan Pu Nian: ...

The tug on his scalp hurt a little, but it was within a manageable range and also brought Nan Punian back to his senses.

Nan Shu smiled, opened the passenger door first, and got in. "Let's go, Captain Nan."

Nan Punian was taken aback. When he met the little girl's smiling face, he felt a mix of sadness and warmth in his heart. He hummed softly in response and quickly composed himself.

Get in the car and start the engine.

The child hasn't been found yet, so now is not the time for sentimental lamentations!

"Hey? Forensic Doctor Xu, are you coming too?"

Li Feng was taken aback when he saw the three of them get back into the car. Xu Yunli gave a faint "hmm". Li Feng thought about it and felt that since the forensic doctor Xu had gone to help, he, as a frontline worker, should have an even greater responsibility.

Thinking this, I walked around the back of the car, about to open the door, when the car roared and sped out of the gate.

Li Feng: ?
No! He hasn't gotten on the bus yet!
……

Huayang Residential Area.

More than a decade ago, when Huayang Village was first demolished, a batch of resettlement housing communities were built. Without property ownership certificates, the houses could not be bought or sold. Therefore, many villagers rented out their vacant houses after moving out.

The prices are much cheaper than the surrounding market prices, so the occupancy rate of the community is extremely high, and the entire community is brightly lit at night.

Wu Qiang's family lives in Unit 3, on the fourth floor, with three households per floor.

There is a children's recreation area downstairs.

In room 403, Nan Shu saw Wu Qiang's parents, Wu Rong and Cai Guizhi. They were from Guangcheng and were in their early thirties, but because they had worked too hard, they looked much older than their peers.

The living room isn't large; the apartment is a little over 60 square meters, with two bedrooms and a living room. A sofa, a TV, and a dining table almost fill the living room. In addition, the couple's stall boxes and fast food containers are piled up in the corner, making the already small space feel even more cramped.

A family photo hangs on the wall opposite the TV, opposite the sofa.

In the photo, Wu Qiang is wearing the new school uniform of No. 10 Middle School. The three of them are facing the camera, their smiles restrained yet radiant.

They are a very happy family.

On her way here, Nan Shu had read about the Wu family. The couple had gone to work in Hangzhou to send their child to school and paid expensive tuition fees so that Wu Qiang could attend a better school and enjoy better educational resources.

The couple did it. On the day Wu Qiang started school, they took a day off and strolled around the campus with their child. Looking at the large playground, they imagined Wu Qiang sweating on it with his classmates, and their hearts were filled with boundless hope.

The two became even more motivated, thinking that as long as the family worked together as one, things would definitely get better.

Everything is developing in a good direction.

But no one expected that on such an ordinary day, Wu Qiang... would disappear.

The couple had met Nan Punian before. When they saw the three of them arrive, they paused for a moment, their gazes involuntarily lingering on the iron lotus flower perched on Nan Shu's shoulder. Without asking any further questions, they welcomed the three into the house and poured them some water.

Have you remembered any new clues?

Nan Punian looked at the two of them.

Seeing that the two had been busy all day without explaining why they had been called, Nan Punian had no choice but to ask them.

Wu Rong didn't speak, but turned to look at his wife. It wasn't her who made the call, but his wife.

Even he didn't understand why his wife had called.

But next.

"Captain Nan, is my Qiangqiang not coming back?" Cai Guizhi suddenly asked.

Hear this.

Nan Punian frowned slightly, and Wu Rong couldn't sit still any longer. He stood up abruptly and looked at his wife.

"Ah Zhi, what are you talking about? How could Qiangqiang not come back? Aren't the police officers helping us look for him?"

Nan Shu looked at the two of them, raised her hand, and gently touched the feathers of the iron lotus flower, a thoughtful look flashing in her almond-shaped eyes.

Cai Guizhi listened, her eyes reddening.

“I dreamt about Qiangqiang yesterday.”

Upon hearing this, Wu Rong's expression changed. "Dreams are always the opposite of reality. Qiangqiang will definitely be alright, he'll be alright."

"It's just a dream."

Nan Punian spoke up, looking at Cai Guizhi, "Perhaps you are too worried about the child; what you think about during the day, you dream about at night."

"No! It's not."

Cai Guizhi's eyes were red, but she shook her head firmly.

Nan Punian's brows furrowed even more.

Ordinary families pray to gods and Buddhas for their lost children's safe return, but this was the first time he had ever seen someone so desperate for their child's well-being. Although the longer the child had been missing, the slimmer the hope became, it was still better than utter despair.

Wu Rong's eyes also reddened. He explained to the three of them, "My wife... her maternal grandmother was a shaman, so although my wife didn't inherit her grandmother's skills, her sixth sense is incredibly accurate. She doesn't dream easily, but whenever she does, it will definitely come true..."

Nan Pu Nian: ...

Nan Shu paused, her fingers stroking the iron lotus flower, and stared intently at Cai Guizhi, slightly lost in thought.

Xu Yunli noticed her unusual behavior, turned his head to look at her, and a thoughtful look flashed in his eyes behind his glasses.

Nan Punian is a staunch materialist and does not believe in such things as gods and ghosts, but seeing that the couple may collapse at any moment, he has no choice but to take on the role of psychological counselor.

After much persuasion, they finally calmed the two down and waited for news before taking their leave.

The couple saw the three of them to the door.

Nan Shu looked at Cai Guizhi, paused, and pointed to herself, "Look at me, is there anything wrong with me?"

Nan Pu Nian: ...

"Xiao Shu..."

Nan Punian sighed and rubbed his forehead in exasperation.

The couple were taken aback. Upon hearing this, Cai Guizhi looked at Nan Shu seriously, and as she looked, her brows furrowed. "I can't see it. It's too complicated. I'm not capable enough."

Nan Shu nodded, said thank you, and left.

Nan Punian smiled awkwardly at the two of them and left with Xu Yunli.

In the elevator.

None of the three spoke. Nan Punian turned his head to look at Nan Shu, who had been silent ever since she finished talking with Cai Guizhi, and frowned.

Do not know why.

In that instant, Nan Punian felt that the little girl was so close, yet so far away.

Nan Shu was a time traveler, so she was actually skeptical about the existence of ghosts and gods.

Just now, upon hearing Wu Rong's words, Nan Shu suddenly realized something.

She has now fully adapted to her identity as Nan Shu and has her own friends and career.

Then... what about the original owner?

(End of this chapter)