The journey was smooth, and in about fifteen minutes, the car arrived safely at the downtown commercial street.

This time of day coincides with the opening of the shopping district, so traffic is not congested.

Chen Hao's eyes were sharp as he quickly scanned the roadside conditions, accurately found a temporary parking space, and decisively turned on the lights, pulled over, parked, and pulled the handbrake. The whole set of actions was smooth and efficient, without the slightest hesitation.

He unbuckled his seatbelt and immediately turned to look at Sisi in the back seat, his tone gentle yet carrying an undeniable seriousness:

"Sisi, Daddy's going to take you somewhere fun today, but you have to be a good girl, don't talk loudly, and stay close to Daddy, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Sisi stopped humming and blinked her big, innocent eyes, looking at Chen Hao with a puzzled expression.

"Dad, are we not going to kindergarten today? The teacher will miss Sisi."

"Dad will definitely take you to kindergarten later, I promise we won't be late," Chen Hao reassured patiently.

"Dad has a small errand to run first, and then he'll take you to school."

After saying that, he unbuckled Sisi's car seat buckle, carefully lifted the little one out of the back seat, held her soft little hand steadily, and walked briskly but very quickly toward the main entrance of the mall.

He didn't look back at all, but with his years of vigilance, he was 100% certain that the gray sedan had stopped not far away, and the person following him had gotten out of the car and was quietly following behind him.

The mall had just opened, the cleaning staff had just finished cleaning, most shops were still tidying up their merchandise, and there were very few tourists entering the stores, making the entire hall seem very empty.

Chen Hao led Sisi through the mall entrance quickly, without stopping, and headed straight for the escalator in the atrium, his pace unwavering.

After stepping onto the escalator, he subtly glanced down at the main entrance on the first floor while turning around to adjust Sisi's collar.

Sure enough, a man wearing a dark, loose-fitting jacket strode into the mall. He was tall and straight, and a baseball cap was still pulled down over his head.

The brim of the hat completely covered his face, making it impossible to see his features. All that could be seen was that he was walking quickly and his eyes were always fixed on the direction of the escalator on the second floor.

Chen Hao understood immediately, withdrew his gaze, stood steadily on the escalator, and led Sisi slowly up to the second floor.

After arriving at the second-floor platform, he took Sisi's little hand and walked quickly forward along the spacious corridor.

Children's clothing stores, toy stores, and milk tea shops lined the roadside, their windows displaying a dazzling array of attractive items.

Sisi looked at the pretty toys and cute little dresses on both sides with sparkling eyes, and couldn't help but slow down her pace, wanting to take a few more glances.

But she remembered her father's instructions and didn't make a fuss. She just obediently followed Chen Hao, her little steps keeping up closely.

After walking for a while, Sisi couldn't help but lower her small voice and ask in confusion:

"Dad, we've been walking, where are we going?"

Chen Hao glanced down at her and said softly, "Daddy will take Sisi to ride a different elevator. It'll be over soon."

After saying that, he took Sisi's hand and immediately turned around, turning into a quiet corner on the side of the corridor.

There are no tourists or shops here, only a freight elevator for staff use, which is rarely used and is extremely private.

Chen Hao strode forward and pressed the elevator button. In the few seconds he waited, he kept a close eye on the movements behind him.

The elevator doors opened slowly and quickly. Chen Hao led Sisi inside and turned to press the button for the first floor.

Just as the elevator doors were about to close completely, he clearly heard a series of hurried and heavy footsteps coming from the end of the corridor. The other person had obviously lost their way and was searching quickly.

Chen Hao remained calm, showing no sign of panic.

The elevator descended smoothly and arrived at the first floor in just a few seconds.

As soon as the elevator doors opened, he immediately took Sisi's hand and walked out, avoiding the crowds at the main entrance, passing through the empty lobby on the first floor, and heading straight for the backup exit at the back of the mall.

This exit is extremely remote, and very few tourists use it. Outside the gate is a quiet little street, with several taxis waiting for fares parked along the roadside year-round, making it very convenient to get away.

Chen Hao walked quickly to the roadside, glanced around rapidly, and after confirming that there was nothing unusual, immediately opened the door of a taxi, bent down and carried Sisi into the back seat.

"Driver, please go to Sunshine Kindergarten. Please drive faster." Chen Hao said to the driver in a deep voice after getting into the car.

The taxi started smoothly and slowly drove away from the roadside.

Chen Hao immediately turned his head and looked through the car window at the back exit of the mall. The outside was empty. The man in the hat from before did not come out, obviously he had been completely shaken off.

Only then did he begin to relax a little, and a thin layer of sweat had already seeped out on his back.

He leaned back in his seat and let out a long sigh of relief.

Sisi, standing to the side, looked up at him with her round little face full of curiosity, her little head full of questions, not understanding why they had walked so fast and changed elevators.

"Daddy, were we playing a game just now?" Sisi tilted her head and asked softly.

Looking at the child's innocent face, Chen Hao's tension completely dissipated. He gently stroked her soft hair and softly coaxed her:

"Yes, Dad was just playing hide-and-seek with Sisi."

Sisi's eyes lit up instantly, and a bright smile bloomed on her face. She clapped her little hands happily.

"Sisi wins! Daddy wasn't hiding well; he was found right away!"

"Yes, our Sisi is the best, she's number one." Chen Hao gently echoed her words, his tone full of doting affection.

To completely eliminate any potential risks and ensure there were no tails following behind, Chen Hao specifically instructed the taxi driver to drive around the surrounding streets several times.

Throughout the journey, he constantly checked the rearview mirror, repeatedly confirmed each traffic flow, and made sure there were no vehicles following behind. Only after it was completely safe did he let the driver head straight for the kindergarten's main gate.

The car came to a smooth stop in front of the kindergarten. After paying the fare, Chen Hao took Sisi's little hand and got out of the car.

Sisi couldn't hold back any longer. As soon as she landed, she skipped and hopped, running lightly towards the kindergarten gate.

The teacher on duty at the entrance was already waiting there. When she saw Sisi coming over, she immediately greeted her with a smile.

"Good morning, Sisi!" the teacher greeted gently.

"Good morning, teacher!" Sisi responded obediently, turned around and waved her little hand vigorously at Chen Hao before turning around and following the teacher into the kindergarten yard.

Chen Hao stood quietly in place, his gaze following Sisi's small figure until she completely disappeared from sight at the entrance of the teaching building. Only then did he look away.

But he didn't turn around and leave immediately. He remained at the kindergarten entrance, silently scanning the surrounding vehicles, pedestrians, and streets.

He observed carefully for several minutes, repeatedly confirming that there were no suspicious persons or unfamiliar vehicles parked around, and that everything around him was normal and there was no unusual activity, before he was finally able to relax completely.

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