C19 (1/2)

”Sister, I want to eat cake.”

Every evening, Jiayi would drag Xiao Ze downstairs to take a walk. On the way, they would hide things from their parents and go to the convenience store to buy some delicious snacks, such as cakes, ice cream, chocolate, potato chips and more. Whatever his brother wanted to eat, his sister usually agreed.

This was also the happiest time of the day for Xiao Ze. Because he didn't have a mother to control him, he could only protect his sister, so he was able to eat and drink to his heart's content.

The reason her elder sister doted on her little brother so much was because his elder sister Yang Jiayi was ten years older than his younger brother, Yang Jiaze. The other reason was that Xiao Ze was truly adorable and mischievous, liking almost everyone around him.

The autumn day had already been shortened, and once dusk came, it was almost no different from night. pulled Xiao Ze and slowly walked towards the convenience store.

In the recent few days, because her father was away on business and his mother was on duty every night, Jiayi had to take care of her brother and take care of the breakfast and the kindergartens. However, since their parents were not around, the siblings were unscrupulous. They could stay up late and even bring home those snacks that their mother hated the most.

After buying a piece of cake for Xiao Ze, Jiayi led Xiao Ze out of the residential area. As they were walking past the entrance, a middle-aged security guard surnamed Wang habitually carried Xiao Ze up from the guard room. Xiao Ze just indifferently nibbled on the cake.

The security guard's name was Wang Feng, and he was on good terms with the siblings.

”Oh right, Jiayi, recently, try your best not to bring your brother out for a stroll tonight.” After putting Xiao Ze down, Wang Feng spoke with a serious expression.

Jiayi was a little not used to Wang Feng's expression. After all, he would usually laugh when he saw him.

”Why?”

”Don't ask, just listen to me.”

”What? What's the matter?”

Jiayi was a person who would not let things go, she would clarify everything that happened to him.

”Didn't you hear about the incident a few days ago?” Wang Feng asked.

Jiayi shook her head.

”Last night, at the small park, didn't you also see a lot of people there? Don't you know what they were talking about?”

”I don't know.” Those are all old aunties, usually the most gossipy ones. Who cares about them. ” Jiayi was straightforward, she was not afraid of offending anyone.

”Heh …” ”That makes sense.” Wang Feng was amused by Jiayi, and immediately stopped smiling, ”Let me tell you, in these few days, the two children in the neighborhood have all been lost.”

”Lost two children?” Jiayi was startled.

”Right, two!” Wang Feng nodded.

Xiao Ze stopped eating cake and seemed to have nothing to do, so he started to urge his sister to leave quickly.

”Okay, okay, Xiao Ze, wait a minute …” ”Hey, Uncle Wang, how did this child get lost? Did you find him?”

”Where can I find one!?” The two lost boys are as old as your Xiao Ze. Where do you think a child of his age would go? They all disappeared on the slide in the little park. Someone must have carried them away. ”

”Ah?” Did you call the police? ”

”It's already been reported to the police. The police have come a few times already! Right now, both families had gone mad with anxiety. It was said that they had all happened while the elderly were taking care of their children. Sigh … ”That's why I told you to be careful in the near future. Don't go out when you have nothing else to do.”

”Oh, it's like this …” Jiayi frowned, holding tightly onto Xiao Ze's hand. Xiao Ze was no longer noisy and was listening attentively, as he vaguely understood what was going on.

”Oh right, there's one more thing. I heard those women talking yesterday, they said someone saw the person who carried the child away.” Wang Feng suddenly lowered his voice and said.

”Who is it?”

”It seems to be an old woman, not someone from here. What did she say …” She was wearing a fur coat, and the man saw her sneaking around in the little park.

”It's really scary.” Although she was still young and had not yet attended high school, but she had heard quite a lot about stealing from other people. She was also one of the more widespread problems in society today, and knew that it was usually traffickers who threw away boys, and it was said that it was very difficult to find them again, because these children would usually be sold to the more remote parts of the village, places where ideas were lacking. Some of the children could not be born, and some families that did not have boys would simply buy one.

If Xiao Ze was also kidnapped by a trafficker, it would be unimaginable for them since their parents would definitely go crazy. Thus, when he heard Wang Feng out of it, Jiayi didn't hesitate to pull Xiao Ze up and leave.

”Elder sister, where are we going?”

Xiao Ze must have felt it was strange that he would not normally return home so early.

”I'm not playing today. Didn't you hear what Uncle Wang said? With an old lady wearing a big leather jacket, who specially came to catch children as big as Xiao Ze, would Xiao Ze be afraid? ”

”I'm afraid.” Xiao Ze blurted out as he stared at his.

”That's why we have to go home. It's fine as long as we stay at home.”

”Oh, but... ”There's still big brother and big sister playing over there.” Through the forest, following the direction that Xiao Ze pointed, Jiayi saw that there was a man and a woman playing on the swing at the skating ladder in the small park. The two children looked slightly older than Xiao Ze, and they both wore yellow hats.

”They're all going back to eat, too.” Jiayi casually made up a lie, but in her heart she thought: I really hope that I don't hear about these two losing them in a few days.

The two of them returned home smoothly. Jiayi still had lingering fear in her heart, so she called his mother, who was a little nervous when she heard the news. Naturally, she told Xiao Ze not to go out, and would personally take care of Xiao Ze's kindergarten.

Several days passed and the two siblings did not go out for a walk in the evening. Their father was still away on business and their mother was still busy. There were no more news of their child being taken away from the district, but it seemed that the two missing children could no longer be found.

Today was Saturday, so they didn't have to go to school. Mom was in the hospital all day, at least until midnight. Jiayi casually brought Xiao Ze something to eat. Seeing that his brother was bored to death, Jiayi brought him to the center of the city square to take a walk. She thought that as long as they went to a lively place, they would be safe.

In the evening, the two returned home in high spirits. Jiayi suddenly remembered that there would be a reunion tonight, the birthday of a classmate of her who was also her best friend. She had to go, and coincidentally, her parents were not home, so Jiayi had wanted to take this opportunity to have a good time.

Normally speaking, leaving Xiao Ze alone at home would not be a big deal, but because of the recent special circumstances, not only was Xiao Ze worried, he was also worried that he would feel scared.

”Xiao Ze, sister has something to discuss with you.” After hesitating for a long time, Jiayi decided to participate in the gathering.

Jiayi believed that as long as they were at home, Xiao Ze would not be in danger.

”What?” Xiao Ze played with the wooden block as he replied absent-mindedly.

”Sister is going out to eat dinner tonight, I've made an appointment with a classmate. I'll make Xiao Ze's favorite sandwich and put in a cartoon for him. Once it's 9, Xiao Ze will go to bed on his own, is that okay?”

Xiao Ze slowly raised his head and looked at Jiayi with an innocent gaze.

”When is elder sister coming back?”

”As soon as possible, maybe Xiao Ze still hasn't fallen asleep, but Big Sis is already back.”

”Alright!” Although he was unwilling, Xiao Ze still agreed.

”So obedient, there's more. Just like last time, you're not allowed to tell Mommy about Big Sister going out.” Jiayi laughed slyly.

”En!”

Jiayi was overjoyed, she immediately made a sandwich for Xiao Ze, then opened the children's channel's program on TV. After everything was arranged, she changed her clothes and prepared to leave.

The moment he stepped out of his house, he saw Xiao Ze staring at him anxiously. Jiayi was still a little worried, and could only remind him:

”Oh yes, if there are any strangers knocking on the door, Xiao Ze must not open the door, remember?”

Xiao Ze nodded his head heavily.

When his sister closed the door, Xiao Ze immediately felt a sense of loneliness. He stood there for more than ten seconds before slowly returning to the living room.

After a pause, he got up and went to the kitchen to get his sister's sandwich.

At this moment, he noticed that the light in the kitchen was not turned on. It was pitch black and looked somewhat eerie.

Xiao Ze unconsciously slowed his pace. The distance from the living room to the kitchen was very short, but he felt that it was incredibly long.

Finally, he found the light switch for the kitchen. After turning it on, the kitchen was instantly bright. After thinking for a moment, he turned on the bedroom, the bathroom, and the corridor lights.

Xiao Ze was finally relieved. He held the warm sandwich in his hand and sat on the sofa to eat it quietly.

It was different from normal times. When eating the sandwich, Xiao Ze did not dare to make too much noise, as if he was afraid that someone or something would hear him.

But he clearly knew that he was the only one left in the family.

While eating, Xiao Ze suddenly had the urge to cry. He was five years old, and logically speaking, he should have been a big child, but he was rarely left alone at home like tonight. Moreover, the recent events in the neighborhood had touched on some of his weak nerves, especially the name: leather-clad mother-in-law!

According to my sister, that mother-in-law will carry the child away. Will she come and carry me away?

This was a terrifying guess that had currently stopped in Xiao Ze's mind.

At this moment, he had a nagging feeling that something was wrong at home. Moreover, it was strangely quiet. The place that he should have been most familiar with, however, was a place that he was extremely unfamiliar with.

After sitting in a daze for a long time, he began to watch the children's program. However, he was still a bit absent-minded, and would look towards the door from time to time.

He wished so much for his mother, sister, and father to come back together now, to talk and laugh as they usually did.

When the clock struck eight, it was already eight in the evening. Xiao Ze just sat there, numb in his seat.

Just as he was looking around, suddenly, a light noise came from outside the door. Xiao Ze's ears were perked up and his nerves were sensitive to the noise, causing him to instantly sit up straight.

The sound of the television was very soft, so Xiao Ze was able to quickly distinguish that it was the sound of a person's footsteps.