Late at night, the streets of Yuanzhou City appeared deserted and silent under the glow of the streetlights.
Carrying Xiaojiu, Yang Qi walked out of the hospital, ready to hail a cab back to his hotel.
Suddenly, the phone in his pocket began to vibrate.
Yang Qi pulled it out and saw the caller ID: Yao Zhenwei.
When he answered, Yao Zhenwei's slightly hoarse voice came through the line. "Advisor Yang, I hope I'm not disturbing you?"
"I was just about to head back to the hotel," Yang Qi replied. "Are you still busy, Director Yao?"
"No matter how busy I am, I had to make this call."
Yao Zhenwei's tone grew serious. "Advisor Yang, words can't express how grateful I am. For the Yuanzhou case to have concluded so successfully…
"All the children were rescued safely, the main criminal hideout was dismantled, the key suspects are in custody, and our side suffered zero casualties. Your and your partners' contributions were decisive!"
