webnovelfull Chapter 497: Her older daughter was also abducted?
Chapter 497: Her older daughter was also abducted?
Speaking of this, her eyes were filled with complex emotions. There was worry, which was a mother's instinctive love and concern for her child; there was doubt, she was not sure whether this dangerous plan was really foolproof; there was even expectation, she hoped to hear the promise from Qi Tongwei that would reassure her.
Qi Tongwei looked into Sister Qu's eyes and could feel the heaviness in her gaze.
He knew very well that this was an extremely serious issue. It was not just a commitment about the case, but also a commitment to a mother.
He nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, I will definitely ensure your daughter's health."
Qi Tongwei's voice is steady and firm, like a towering mountain, giving people a sense of reliance.
Hearing this, Sister Qu's stiff shoulders seemed to relax a lot.
She seemed to have gained some kind of strength, and the originally tense lines of her body became softer.
She looked at her panicked police colleagues behind her and said, "I believe Chief Qi."
Her words were full of trust, which was not only trust in Qi Tongwei's personal ability, but also trust in him as a soldier and a leader.
Qi Tongwei hesitated for a moment. The hesitation was very brief, but it was still caught by careful people.
He asked, "How old is your daughter?"
After hearing this question, the whole office once again fell into a freezing atmosphere.
The air seemed to freeze in an instant, and an oppressive silence enveloped everyone.
The policemen were all silent. They looked at Sister Qu cautiously, as if they were witnessing a storm about to break out.
Everyone's eyes were filled with tension and worry. They couldn't imagine how cruel this plan would be if Sister Qu's daughter was too young.
Sister Qu's back was as stiff as a stone. She was silent for a moment, then squeezed out a sentence from between her teeth: "Three years old."
This number was like a bombshell, exploding in the already depressing atmosphere.
A three-year-old child should have grown up carefree under the care of his parents, but now he is involved in this dangerous case. Even if it is just a photo, it makes people feel extremely heavy.
Qi Tongwei frowned slightly, he knew that the situation was more difficult than he had imagined.
But he quickly adjusted his expression and said, "Okay, I'll take a photo and send it to you later. I'll edit it a little and send it to them. It will definitely not affect your daughter's future life."
Qi Tongwei's voice was full of determination. He knew he had to give Sister Qu enough guarantees.
"I will process the photo so that those people can only see a blurred outline and some basic features, without revealing your daughter's true face. Moreover, we will adopt the highest level of confidentiality measures to ensure that this photo will not be circulated. Throughout the entire process, we will closely monitor every link, and if there are any signs of danger, we will immediately stop this plan."
Qi Tongwei's words eased the tense atmosphere in the office a little.
Qi Tongwei ignored the strange atmosphere in the office. His mind was completely focused on continuing to build a relationship with the other party.
He is like an experienced fisherman, carefully casting and reeling in the dangerous waters, trying to catch more and bigger "fish".
Not only did he cleverly respond to those people's temptations, he also added the contact information of multiple people. Many people expressed strong interest in the "goods" in his hands, which gave Qi Tongwei hope for further advancement of the plan.
However, the other police officers in the office were whispering about the incident that had just happened.
Although their voices were not loud, they were like countless tiny needles, drilling into Qi Tongwei's ears.
"How determined is Sister Qu?" a policeman sighed softly, his eyes full of admiration and sympathy.
In his opinion, Sister Qu's decision was like taking a step on the edge of a cliff, which required great courage.
"I really feel sorry for Sister Qu. She is so strong inside. If it were me, I would definitely not be able to get over it." Another policeman shook his head and said with a trace of pity on his face.
He imagined that if he were in Sister Qu's position and faced with such a choice, he would probably have been overwhelmed by pain and worry.
"It's been so long and there's still no news? No news at all?" A young policeman asked anxiously, his eyes full of expectation, hoping to hear even a little bit of news about Sister Qu's daughter.
"What do you think? If there was any news, would Sister Qu be in such a bad state?" An older policeman answered helplessly, with a sense of powerlessness in his voice.
He looked at Sister Qu, who had become increasingly haggard recently, and was filled with worry.
"Sister Qu used to call every day to inquire about the situation, but she has called less frequently recently. I guess she has acquiesced." A female police officer said, her voice getting lower and lower, and finally almost turning into a mutter.
When the group of people talked about this, they suddenly became dejected.
Their shoulders slumped.
The whole office was filled with an atmosphere of pessimism and sadness.
When Qi Tongwei heard these words, he felt sad.
He knew how difficult it was for Sister Qu to make this decision.
He thought of Sister Qu's determined yet helpless look, and his heart felt like it was being weighed down by a huge rock.
He was also worried about this plan. Although he promised to ensure the safety of Sister Qu's daughter, in this complicated and dangerous case, any small mistake could lead to irreversible consequences.
Qi Tongwei put down the mouse, and the sound of the mouse gently hitting the desk seemed particularly abrupt in the overly quiet office.
He slowly turned around and looked at the policemen who were whispering behind him with sharp eyes.
There was a kind of majesty in his eyes, as if it could penetrate people's hearts, making those policemen feel as if they were drenched in ice water.
Qi Tongwei asked, "What's going on?"
His voice was low and serious, echoing in the office and making the air seem to freeze.
Several people hurriedly stood in a row like elementary school students whose names were suddenly called by the teacher.
They stood straight, their eyes filled with tension and anxiety.
One of the policemen stammered, "I'm sorry, Chief Qi, we won't chat anymore. We definitely won't disturb you at work."
His voice was trembling, and beads of sweat even appeared on his forehead, as if they had just done something unforgivable.
Qi Tongwei frowned. He did not accept this answer, but continued to ask: "I'm talking about Sister Qu."
His eyes were fixed on the policemen, not missing any expression on their faces.
A young female police officer glanced around at the two policemen beside her, her eyes filled with hesitation and confusion.
Her lips trembled slightly, as if she was weighing whether to speak or not.
It was like two little people were fighting in her heart. One was telling her to obey the rules and not talk too much; the other thought that since Qi Tongwei asked, maybe he could help Sister Qu.
Qi Tongwei looked at the policewoman's hesitation and became even more certain that Sister Qu must be hiding something from him.
He asked directly: "Has Sister Qu's child had an accident?"
His words were like a bombshell, exploding among the policemen.
When the policemen heard Qi Tongwei's words, their bodies trembled slightly.
They looked at each other with surprise and a hint of panic in their eyes.
They didn't expect Qi Tongwei to ask this question so directly, and they didn't know how to answer for a moment.
The female police officer sighed, and the sigh seemed to come slowly from the bottom of her heart, carrying endless sadness.
Before he opened his mouth, his eyes were already red, as if there was an ocean of sadness in his eyes that could burst at any time.
"Sister Qu actually has two children. The first one disappeared more than ten years ago. She must have been abducted."
The policewoman's voice was choked, and every word seemed to be squeezed out of her throat with difficulty.
She seemed to see Sister Qu's struggle in pain for many years, a despair that went deep into her bones.
"Sister Qu has been looking for more than ten years but there is no news."
She continued speaking, tears welling up in her eyes, threatening to fall at any moment.
The other two policemen also tightened their lips and looked sad.
Qi Tongwei suddenly realized. No wonder everyone reacted like that when they heard Sister Qu stand up.
The police officers' shock, worry and admiration now had a reasonable explanation.
"I see." Qi Tongwei nodded, with more understanding and respect in his eyes.
The female police officer asked in a low voice: "How about we not let Sister Qu take this risk? Her little daughter is her lifeblood, and she can't let anything happen to her again."
The policewoman's voice was soft but full of earnestness.
Her eyes were full of worry, as if she had already seen the danger that Sister Qu's little daughter might encounter.
Her hands clenched unconsciously, as if she was guarding something for Sister Qu.
"Commander Qi, you have no idea how hard Sister Qu has been through these years. Ever since her eldest child disappeared, she's become a completely different person. She's put all her energy into finding the child, not missing a single clue."
As the policewoman spoke, she wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with her hands.
"She often cried silently at night, and we could all hear her suppressed sobs. Her little daughter was her only light in the darkness. If anything happened to her, Sister Qu might not be able to hold on any longer."
The other two policemen also nodded, expressing their agreement with the female police officer.
One of the officers continued, "Captain Qi, we understand this case is important, but Sister Qu has already endured too much pain. We cannot put her in further danger. It would be too unfair to her."
Qi Tongwei listened quietly, his brows slightly furrowed, and he fell into deep thought.
He knew that what the female police officer said made sense. Sister Qu had already experienced too much hardship and she should not be put at risk of losing her little daughter.
However, the plan has already reached this stage, and if it is changed now, all the previous efforts may be wasted.