Lin Yi’s purpose was astounding; when she clearly saw what was on the sign, it was about her six-year-old daughter who had gone missing, and she hoped the TV station’s leaders could help find her.
"Let’s go take a look at her; she’s been kneeling here for a long time, and it’s not going to help."
The three walked over, Zhou Li took the lead and spoke, and the woman looked up at them.
"Sister, please stand up first, this isn’t going to solve anything; let’s talk about it calmly."
The woman’s face was weathered, her eyes were dull, her hair was messy and hadn’t been washed for a long time, and it was covered in dust.
Perhaps because she had been kneeling for a long time, when she stood up, she fell to the ground again.
Eventually, with the support of Lin Yi and Ma Jun, she managed to stand up.
"We are journalists from the TV station, tell us what’s going on," Zhou Li asked.
Upon learning their identities, a sudden gleam of hope appeared in the woman’s eyes.
"Journalists, please help me... sob sob..."
Tears flowed uncontrollably down the woman’s face as she held Zhou Li’s hand and cried out loud.
"Sister, listen to me first; crying over this issue won’t solve anything; let’s talk about it calmly."
Under Zhou Li’s persuasion, the woman wiped her tears away.
"Three days ago, my daughter didn’t e home after school, and she hasn’t been seen since then; she must have encountered traffickers. Please help me."
"What about your family? Have you mobilized them to look for her?" Lin Yi asked.
Having been a police officer before, Lin Yi had some experience in such matters. With no trace for three days, there’s a high probability she’s encountered traffickers.
Because in today’s society, if someone truly gets lost, strangers who see them would surely ask questions and help report to the police.
So the result isn’t looking optimistic.
"Family from back home have already arrived, and they’re helping us search, too, but we’ve found nothing so far."
After understanding the basic situation, the three exchanged glances.
Lin Yi had experience in this area, and Zhou Li and Ma Jun had reported similar stories before; based on the woman’s description, they could almost confirm she had encountered traffickers.
"Have you reported to the police?"
"Yes, I have, but they haven’t found her, which is why I came to you, hoping you could report it and help me find my child."
"Which school does the child attend? At what specific time did she go missing?" Lin Yi asked.
"Chunxi Second Primary School; they dismiss at five o’clock."
Lin Yi nodded, "These past few days, has anyone called you for ransom or anything like that?"
"No, they haven’t."
Lin Yi didn’t speak; if it’s a kidnapping, it might be less dire since there’s no immediate danger.
So much time has passed and no one has contacted her; the situation isn’t looking promising.
"Don’t worry, sister, we’ll report this matter for you."
Zhou Li handed some tissues from her bag to the woman, letting her wipe her tears.
"You should go back first; leave this matter to us. Kneeling here won’t help and will just waste time."
"Understood, thank you so much, journalists! Without you, I wouldn’t know what to do."
"This is our duty; you go back and wait for news. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible. By the way, give me your contact information."
"Okay, okay."
Zhou Li took out her phone and recorded the woman’s name and contact information.
"By the way, which police station did you report this to?" Lin Yi added.
"Spring City Second Bridge Police Station."
"Alright, got it. You head back, and try posting your situation more on short video platforms; maybe someone will e across your child and provide a clue."
"I got it. Thank you so much."
The woman thanked them repeatedly, bowed, and left.
Zhou Li looked at Lin Yi and Ma Jun, "You two can go back first; I’ll head back and chat with Brother Rong to see if he can help."
As a woman, Zhou Li could empathize more with her, and she felt more connected to the issue.
"I’m free tonight, I’ll go with you." Lin Yi said.
"Alright, you two go deal with it first; I have a dinner meeting tonight, so I won’t be joining you." Ma Jun said.
"Okay, take care of your matters first."
Ma Jun left first, Lin Yi and Zhou Li went back.
"Why are you two back again?" Feng Chengrong asked when he saw them return.
"We just encountered a woman who lost her child; she’s kneeling at the TV station’s door, hoping we can help find her."
Feng Chengrong’s expression became serious, "Did you gather detailed information and specifics?"
"I made calls, and I think we can leave some time in the show’s tail end to report this matter."
"No problem, just municate it to the post-production, provide them with the relevant information. Let’s air this in tomorrow’s show."
"Okay."
"Sister Li, give me her contact information."
Zhou Li took out her phone, and Lin Yi searched the short video platform and indeed found the woman’s account.
She had posted over a dozen videos, but the exposure was pitifully low.
Lin Yi found one of the videos and invested 10,000 yuan to boost it, hoping this method would yield some clues.
"By the way, earlier you asked which police station she reported to. Is there something up?"
"I want to learn about the case progress from the police station."
Both turned to Lin Yi, "Are you thinking of helping find the child?"
"I’ll help as much as I can; without this effort, there’s truly no hope."
Ever since Little Nuonuo and Little Lin Cheng came into his life, Lin Yi has had a special empathy for matters like this.
If it were another issue, he might not be so proactive, but this one is different.
Regardless of wealth, every child is a parent’s treasure, unique and invaluable.
"But how are you planning to help on this?" Zhou Li said, "The most we can do is this much; don’t act too impulsively."
Zhou Li, although empathetic, kept her position clear.
Reporting these matters is her maximum capability.
But Lin Yi’s approach was evidently crossing the line and might affect him personally.
"I’m an adult, how could I be impulsive? I’ll do my best while staying measured."
"What’s your plan? Tell me."
"I think the police probably have more evidence, and checking surveillance is fundamental work; through these, more clues might be found."
"As you said, the police have more clues and evidence, yet they’ve found nothing, so you might be even less effective."
"That’s not necessarily true; three amateurs might match Zhuge Liang’s capabilities; with non-professionals involved, the effect might just be better."
After speaking, Lin Yi looked seriously at the two and said:
"Don’t you think treating this as material for reporting would have a better effect?"
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