154: They should be crippled.
Because she had lost her son, Ning Shi Yi went to the Public Security Bureau that day to report the case, and she also started searching for her son's whereabouts herself.
She also called her family in the Chengdu, and her older brother and the others came. Not only that, but her older brother and his comrades-in-arms also came to help search.
After searching for a few days, she fell ill. The day she was hospitalized, she wanted to be discharged, but the leaders of the Military Region Hospital insisted she stay. Her older brother and mother also rushed over to help with the search.
Her husband, Zhang Weiguo, had gone out to sea, executing an important mission during these days, so she hadn't told him about this matter.
“Hello.”
“Brother Weiguo, I'm sorry, I didn't protect our son...” Hearing her husband's voice, Ning Shi Yi couldn't control her emotions and burst into tears.
“Wife, our son has been found. Quickly ask Division Headquarters to borrow a vehicle and have them send you to the Yangcheng Military Region Hospital...”
Hearing this, Ning Shi Yi couldn't believe her ears.
“What did you say? Hao Hao has been found? Is he alright?”
These past few days, she had been filled with self-reproach, wondering why she hadn't held her son's hand; otherwise, he wouldn't have gotten lost.
Because of the search for her son, she had requested extended leave from her unit.
“He's fine, wife. I'm sorry, I didn't know something like this happened. I'll ask my leader for leave right away...”
“Okay.”
Xiao Niannian was watching the children in the room. After Zhang Hao finished his porridge, the other children woke up too.
Squad Leader Li and the others had prepared plenty of porridge; some children drank three bowls in one go.
Xiao Niannian looked at the children, feeling a sense of relief.
Zhang Hao’s condition was the most serious, but no bones were injured. With a few months of good rest, he could recover. The other children had some scars, but since they were young, with proper care, they would recover quickly.
However, apart from Zhang Hao, who was a Military Dependent, the families of the other children had not yet been found.
It had only been a few hours since last night.
At this time, information was not as developed as it would be decades later.
Xiao Niannian looked at the chattering children, a smile appearing on her face.
Although these children had suffered such great hardship, it didn't seem to have a major lasting impact.
However, regarding the Female Comrades Zhang Hao and the others mentioned, and the people who died on the back mountain—if those Female Comrades were truly sold, finding them would not be easy.
And it would be difficult to find the families of those murdered people on the back mountain.
Xiao Niannian felt even more furious.
She should have gone in yesterday and given those few people a good beating first.
And those few people, including Zhao Quan—she had hit them too lightly; they should have been crippled.
Lu Jing, Director Hou, and the others were discussing the case details.
When it was almost noon, Battalion Commander Han and Instructor Jiang appeared at the doorway.
Battalion Commander Han and Instructor Jiang walked in.
“Uncles.”
After waking up, the children saw the Soldier Uncles who had rescued them and greeted them enthusiastically.
Battalion Commander Han and Instructor Jiang looked at the children and asked about their condition with concern.
The children also felt very close to Battalion Commander Han and the others.
After talking for a while, Battalion Commander Han looked at comrade Xiao Niannian and spoke.
“Comrade Xiao.”
Xiao Niannian had already stood up and saluted when Battalion Commander Han and the others entered.
“For the next few days, you will stay here and help look after these children. Squad Leader Li and the comrades who brought them here will also assist. Once their condition improves, you can return to the battalion...”
“Yes.”
Xiao Niannian immediately agreed upon hearing this.
“Battalion Commander Lu.”
Battalion Commander Han, Instructor Jiang, and Lu Jing were talking.
Director Hou also stepped forward, thanking Battalion Commander Han and the others repeatedly.
“Battalion Commander Han, thank you very much. If it weren't for you...”
“It was Comrade Xiao, Comrade Zhao, and comrade Cao who discovered them...”
Director Hou praised Xiao Niannian, Zhao You, and Cao Huan extensively.
“These comrades are truly outstanding. Once this case is thoroughly investigated, I will certainly recommend them for commendation...”
Battalion Commander Han and Instructor Jiang also wore smiles upon hearing this.
Although this case has not been fully solved yet, these Soldiers under their command saved Teacher Jiang, then uncovered such a large criminal organization and rescued so many children.
When they reported to Division Headquarters today, Division Commander Yu also praised Comrade Xiao and the others over the phone, saying that he and Instructor Jiang had trained excellent Soldiers... “Reporting to Battalion Commander Han and Instructor Jiang, the clothes have been purchased.”
Hearing this, Battalion Commander Han and Instructor Jiang replied.
“Give the clothes to Comrade Xiao, and have her help the children get dressed.”
When they were sent into the emergency room last night, the doctors and nurses inside had already cleaned the children. They were wearing hospital gowns.
“Hao Hao, Tingting, Shiwu... the Soldier Uncles bought you new clothes.”
“These clothes were bought this morning by someone we asked. They have already been washed and dried.”
Hearing Battalion Commander Han's words, Xiao Niannian glanced at him and Instructor Jiang again. She hadn't expected them to be so thoughtful; they were truly admirable.
“Thank you, Uncle.”
Hearing this, Zhang Hao tried to sit up.
“Don't move. The doctor said you must not move around right now.”
Xiao Niannian quickly said.
“Older Sister, you don't need to change my clothes for me. I am a Man.”
Xiao Niannian laughed when she heard him say that.
“You rascal, you're only this tall, and you call yourself a Man.”
Zhang Hao raised his voice upon hearing Xiao Niannian's words.
“I am a Man! I didn't cry.”
Yesterday, while so many children were crying and shouting, Zhang Hao truly didn't cry. Although he couldn't help but groan a few times when the pain was severe.
“Alright, you are a Man.”
The other children changed into their clothes.
Battalion Commander Han and Instructor Jiang took out the candy they had bought.
“We asked the doctor, and they said you can have candy. Your Uncles bought you white rabbit milk candy.”
Seeing so many Soldier Uncles now, they were no longer afraid, and their faces showed more smiles.
Battalion Commander Han and Instructor Jiang each gave them six pieces of white rabbit milk candy.
“Six-Six Great Fortune! Your Uncles wish you all safety and health in the future...”
“Thank you, Uncle.”
The children all shouted loudly.
Xiao Niannian and her comrades-in-arms watched the children's smiles, and their own faces also showed more happiness.
“Son.”
Ning Shi Yi ran in quickly, stumbling slightly as she entered the door, nearly falling.
Xiao Niannian quickly and skillfully helped her up.
“Thank you, comrade.”
Ning Shi Yi's gaze fell upon her son's face on the bed.
She rushed over, hugging her son and weeping loudly.
“Hao Hao.”
“Waa...”
Hearing his mother's voice, Zhang Hao's eyes were filled with surprise, and tears streamed down his face incessantly.
“Mom.”
“I'm sorry, Mommy didn't protect you well...”
Ning Shi Yi cried heartbreakingly. For so many days, she had been hoping every day to find her son, but there was never any news.
Several people followed Ning Shi Yi: her Eldest Brother and her mother.
Zhang Weiguo also arrived at this moment.
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