Chương 14: Vanished into Air?
July 3rd.
Zhonghai City entered an unusual state. Anyone who paid a little attention would notice that there were more police officers patrolling the streets than usual.
People didn't know why, but these officers were well aware of their target...
Li Xuan.
Not only did the patrol density increase on every street, but the airport, train station, and bus station also deployed additional police forces.
Especially at the bus station, not only were real-name ticket purchases required, but every passenger had to have their identity card and ticket information checked before boarding. It was essential to ensure that the ticket, identity card, and person matched.
Even at various highway intersections, officers were on duty 24/7, checking the identification of every vehicle and passenger leaving Zhonghai City.
With Li Xuan's photo already publicized, his face was imprinted in the minds of every citizen in Zhonghai City. If he showed up, he would undoubtedly be noticed.
Zhonghai City set up a tight net...
The reason for such a large-scale operation was only one purpose... to arrest Li Xuan.
The Chief of Police, Jiang Jingtong, was full of confidence. With this level of scrutiny, there was no way an eighteen-year-old young man without parents could escape from Zhonghai City.
At this moment, he was having a conversation with the Mayor of Zhonghai City.
"Rest assured, Leader. Within ten days, we will definitely capture Li Xuan!"
"Good, thank you for the organization's support."
"Goodbye."
After exchanging pleasantries, he hung up the phone.
Then he looked up at Ye Gaoyi standing in front of him.
"How is the situation at Zhonghai Hotel?"
Ye Gaoyi placed a file on his desk. "It's almost done. The anti-corruption bureau took over, and it's no longer our concern."
Jiang Jingtong picked up the file and glanced through it casually. "Okay, you can go now. You've worked hard during this time. Take a good rest."
"Okay."
Ye Gaoyi nodded and left the office of the Chief of Police.
Due to the previous failed operation to arrest Li Xuan, Ye Gaoyi was removed from the current operation. He was now in charge of another case involving prostitution at Zhonghai Hotel.
But looking at Jiang Jingtong's confident appearance, Ye Gaoyi had an ominous premonition. Li Xuan... he wouldn't be caught so easily. He wasn't an ordinary criminal.
However, it was no longer his concern. He didn't need to offend his superiors any further because he had already said what he needed to say.
...
July 3rd, evening.
Zheng Tiantian was lying on her bed, her eyes slightly red. When she saw the news about Li Xuan, her heart felt as if it had been clenched tightly, making her incredibly sad.
Now, she was looking at her phone screen, hesitating about which university to apply to. She had wanted to ask Li Xuan which school he had applied to, so she hadn't submitted her application information yet. But today was the last day for applications.
The idea of attending the same university as Li Xuan had ultimately fallen through.
After much contemplation, she finally filled in "Psychology" as her major choice in her university application.
The record she gave at the police station during the day revealed why Li Xuan had acted so strangely in the hotel. But she didn't blame Li Xuan; instead, she admired him even more. This also led her to believe that Li Xuan wouldn't be easily caught.
Though she knew it was an unrealistic thought, she chose to believe in it.
As for why she chose psychology... perhaps in the future, it could help Li Xuan in some way?
...
Days passed by.
The popularity of the name Li Xuan not only didn't wane but increased day by day. Not only was he known in Zhonghai City, but his story began to be known throughout China.
Because Li Xuan's story was perfect for all types of media promotion. Moreover, ten days had passed, and Li Xuan still hadn't been caught.
In the office of the Chief of Police at Zhonghai City Police Bureau, furious reprimands were heard.
"Are you all useless!?"
"We invested so much manpower just to find one person!"
"Still no results!?"
"What a joke!"
Jiang Jingtong couldn't understand why Li Xuan seemed to have vanished into thin air and there was no trace of him. Wasn't he supposed to buy things? Travel? How was it possible that there were no leads?
Or had he already left Zhonghai?
That couldn't be!
The voice on the other end of the phone sounded helpless, "Chief, we want to catch him too, but there are no clues. Should we go door-to-door and ask?"
After hearing this response, Jiang Jingtong gritted his teeth and hung up the phone without saying anything.
At this moment, he suddenly remembered what Ye Gaoyi had said ten days ago.
"Even though he's just an eighteen-year-old boy..."
"But we must not underestimate him!"
"Do not let any detail slip!"
But now... he was at a loss.
The ten days were up, and continuing the high-intensity inspections could easily have the opposite effect.
And when he thought of his previous confident assurances, Jiang Jingtong felt empty inside.
...
July 13th.
The patrol frequency in the city decreased, but the intensity of checks at train stations, bus stations, airports, and highways remained the same.
Li Xuan seemed to have truly vanished into thin air, completely disappearing from people's view.
People on the internet began discussing whether Li Xuan was still in Zhonghai City. Many even started to fabricate stories about how Li Xuan managed to leave the city...
However, Li Xuan was still in Zhonghai and living quite well.
...
Kaifu District was an old district in Zhonghai City, with both bustling commercial streets and ancient alleys coexisting. Although the old alleys looked rundown, many elderly people still lived there.
The living standard of these elderly people remained similar to that of twenty years ago, with only a radio and an old black-and-white television.
If there was any place in Zhonghai City where Li Xuan was least recognizable, it was these old alleys with their elderly residents.
These elderly people had low spending power, but they were warm-hearted. For only 900 yuan, they could have their own room in a large courtyard with meals included. No ID was needed, and no one would check, especially since the radio wouldn't tell them what Li Xuan looked like.
"Xiaozhang, still not awake?"
"Come and eat!"
Li Xuan stepped out of his room. "I'm coming."
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