frightfiction Chapter 839 A Selfish and Greedy Country Wife Accompanying the Army (3)
Chapter 839 A Selfish and Greedy Country Wife Accompanying the Army (3)
The train conductor did not linger and left quickly.
After taking her medicine, Mu Zhou still held onto the chair, indicating that her symptoms had not improved.
Cheng Lifeng's gaze fell on her face.
Her cheeks were flushed, and at first glance, she really did look like she had a fever.
But Cheng Lifeng remembers that when he saw her for the second time, her face was just as rosy.
Does she really have a fever?
Cheng Lifeng's vigilance was aroused again.
Mu Zhou seemed completely oblivious to his scrutiny, thanked him, and then went back.
But when she returned to her seat, her unsteady steps had returned to normal.
It was no different from when I left.
Sister Wu observed quietly and felt relieved.
About twenty minutes later, Mu Zhou suddenly clutched his head and said he felt dizzy and uncomfortable.
Upon hearing this, Sister Wu touched her forehead and said:
"Oh dear, you have a fever. Luckily, we'll be arriving at our stop soon."
No one around them suspected anything.
Who can blame them when the two of them looked like sisters before?
As a result, Mu Zhou became increasingly dizzy and could barely sit up.
As they approached the station, Sister Wu helped her to her feet, and after carrying their bags and luggage, they walked towards the train door.
When they reached the connecting area between the carriages, a crowd surged forward. An older woman came up to them, exchanged glances with Sister Wu, and then took Mu Zhou from her arms, continuing to support her.
Sister Wu had no intention of getting off the bus; she wanted to continue looking for new targets on the bus.
Just then, more people squeezed forward. In her dazed state, Mu Zhou couldn't tell if she had arrived at her stop. She only felt that there were people all around her, and she could hardly breathe.
She frowned in discomfort and spoke incoherently:
"There are so many people, I need to go to another door."
As she spoke, she broke free from the old woman's grasp and walked toward another carriage.
Caught off guard, the old woman quickly caught up with him after realizing what was happening. Sister Wu, who was about to leave, also followed after seeing the situation.
Mu Zhou squeezed through the crowd to another carriage, struggled to stop by holding onto the seat back, and took deep breaths, as if she was finally feeling a little better.
Sister Wu cursed under her breath for being pretentious, and hurriedly stepped forward:
"Hey girl, let's go, we're getting off the bus."
Mu Zhou was barely holding on; she leaned against Sister Wu, feeling dizzy and weak.
Some passengers looked over curiously and asked what was going on. Ms. Wu quickly replied:
"This is my sister. She has a fever, but luckily we're getting off at this stop."
As she spoke, she and her companion, an older woman, helped Mu Zhou get off the bus.
Once the drug took full effect, Mu Zhou offered no resistance and obediently let them hold her.
The train was moving very slowly and was gradually coming to a stop.
At the same time, the man sitting at the end of the carriage turned his gaze to them.
The man's military uniform was particularly striking, and his sharp, piercing gaze made Sister Wu's heart skip a beat.
She instinctively explained:
“My sister is in poor health and gets sick all the time. I’ve been quite worried about her this time.”
People around them also struck up a conversation with them enthusiastically:
"Young girls these days don't like to work in the fields, and their health isn't good."
"That's right, my sister has never done a single day of farm work, and she gets sick all the time."
The elderly woman who was supporting Mu Zhou also chimed in:
"Who can argue with that? I've pampered my daughter since she was little, and I've never let her work in the fields. As a result, her health isn't as good as ours from the older generation."
This statement was echoed by many people.
Everyone chimed in with their own comments, and Sister Wu just hoped the train would stop soon.
The man's gaze was so intense that it made her feel inexplicably guilty.
She helped Mu Zhou squeeze towards the door.
At that moment, a sharp glint flashed in Cheng Lifeng's eyes.
He narrowed his eyes.
These two are lying.
The girl clearly said she was traveling alone, but the two people said they were her sister and mother.
If that's the case, why did the girl pretend to be unwell and come to find the train conductor herself?
Moreover, Cheng Lifeng had noticed the girl's hands when she came to ask for medicine before.
It was a hand covered in calluses, red from the cold, and with many cracks.
These are not the hands of someone who has been pampered.
She must have worked in the fields year-round.
and so……
Cheng Lifeng immediately thought of the suspicious individuals he had previously discovered.
These two are accomplices of human traffickers.
He turned his head and glanced at Liang Nantian, who was also wearing a military uniform beside him.
As comrades-in-arms who had gone through life and death together on the battlefield, the two naturally had a certain level of understanding.
So, with just one glance, Liang Nantian understood his meaning.
The two silently got up and went their separate ways.
The train finally came to a stop.
Sister Wu and the old lady helped Mu Zhou out of the car, and only after watching the two leave did they return to the car.
She looked up and a man in military uniform blocked her way, with a train conductor behind him.
She turned to run away, but the next second her arms were grabbed and she was subdued.
The sudden change caused panic among others.
Only after Liang Nantian explained did everyone realize that this was actually a human trafficker.
For a time, everyone wanted to kick him.
At the same time, their accomplices in other carriages were also arrested.
This station is a major station in Yangcheng, with a long stopover time, and it is also equipped with a police station.
With the cooperation of the police, the group was escorted off the train.
Liang Nantian looked at the scene, which was chaotic yet orderly, and glanced into the distance.
They originally planned to rescue the girl directly, but considering that they would meet with someone after getting off the bus, they decided not to alert the suspects in order to solve the case quickly and catch them all in one fell swoop.
Instead, Cheng Lifeng personally followed the girl to ensure her safety while finding the contact person.
Cheng Lifeng is very capable, so he's not too worried.
He was just worried that he might miss the train, so he sat back down in his seat.
On the other side, Mu Zhou put all his strength on the old woman, and even though the old woman was strong, she almost couldn't hold on.
The medicine she was taking should have made her feel drowsy and unclear-headed, but it shouldn't have prevented her from walking.
But there was no one to help her at this moment, so the old woman could only support Mu Zhou and move him little by little.
Finally, we arrived at our destination.
She loosened her grip, panting heavily, ignoring Mu Zhou on the ground.
This is a single-story house, and there are two people inside: a man and a woman.
After learning from their conversation that this was everyone, Cheng Lifeng did not hesitate any longer.
He timed his move perfectly, first knocking the man unconscious, and then easily taking care of the remaining two.
His agile skills were on full display at this moment.
Just as he was about to get up to contact the police, he saw Mu Zhou stumble and get up from the ground.
"help me……"
She threw herself into his arms.
Cheng Lifeng instinctively supported her swaying body.
Her fingers were gripping his coat tightly, and she was visibly trembling.
After a brief moment of stunned silence, he instantly felt the softness against his chest, his body stiffened, and he raised his hand to push her away.
But Mu Zhou seemed terrified, clinging tightly to his clothes and refusing to let go.
The knuckles turned white from the force.
If he really put his strength into it, Cheng Lifeng could pull her away.
He didn't serve in the army for nothing.
But if that happens, Mu Zhou will inevitably fall to the ground, and he will probably fall quite hard.
In that instant of hesitation, Mu Zhou pressed himself even closer.