The Sweetness of the Seventies-Chapter 1166 - 1135: Welcome, Interrogation

He Tiantian shared with Grandma Wang the grand drama of the day.

Grandma Wang cursed the human traffickers harshly, righteously indignant, but upon seeing Little Rotating Turtle, her heart ached as she asked, "Child, what is your name?"

Little Rotating Turtle had lived with Grandma Wang for a long time, and she deeply adored the tender and kind-hearted old lady.

"Grandma, my name is Xuanxuan," Little Rotating Turtle said, somewhat shyly. ƒгeewebnovёl.com

Upon hearing this, He Tiantian, with a smile, said, "Xuanxuan is really well-behaved!"

"Yes, Xuanxuan is really well-behaved," laughed Grandma Wang, taking Little Rotating Turtle’s hand, "Tiantian, this child is pitiful too, let’s treat her well. If we can find her parents, that would be great, but if not, we’ll take care of her, okay?"

In Grandma Wang’s heart, children who were abducted usually couldn’t find their parents.

If sent to an orphanage, or welfare institution, although they would have food and drink and could grow up, it’s still no match for growing up in a normal family.

Having no relatives of her own, Grandma Wang felt even more sympathy for Little Rotating Turtle.

"Grandma Wang, let’s do as you say. If we can find her parents, that’s even better, but if not, we’ll adopt her," He Tiantian said, "Given our family circumstances, we should be able to do it."

"Good, good," agreed Grandma Wang, "Xuanxuan, you can feel at ease staying here."

Just then, Li Xian arrived with three children.

Huo Ruimin saw Grandma Wang talking to a little sister and excitedly ran over, saying, "Sister, sister, I’m your big sister Huo Ruimin, what’s your name?"

Before she even reached Little Rotating Turtle, Huo Ruimin had already introduced herself.

Little Rotating Turtle chuckled inwardly, thinking Little Master Ruimin was so adorable!

Turning her head, Little Rotating Turtle replied with a smile, "Hello, big sister, my name is Xuanxuan!"

Huo Xiaosan peeked out from behind his elder sister and said, "Uncle, you were right, she’s just as pretty as sister, I like..."

Well, well, was he still thinking about how to handle the matter of a child bride?

It seems like he won’t be able to overcome everyone’s objections!

Huo Ruihua sauntered over, glanced at Little Rotating Turtle, his eyes narrowed in a way that one couldn’t see the surprise in them.

After a while, Huo Ruihua spoke softly, "Xuanxuan, welcome."

Little Rotating Turtle was familiar with Little Master; he was just like a dumpling stuffed with black sesame filling—surprisingly sly!

"Thank you, big brother," said Little Rotating Turtle. This was a whole new experience, and she was slightly overwhelmed.

He Tiantian went to the kitchen and saw that Lu Wanxia had already prepared the meal. With a beaming face, she announced, "Children, wash your hands, dinner is ready."

At these words, the children giggled and headed off to wash their hands.

Huo Ruimin, like an older sister, took Little Rotating Turtle’s hand.

During dinner, everyone eagerly offered Little Rotating Turtle dishes.

Having been hungry all day, Little Rotating Turtle accepted everything offered to her.

Seeing this, Grandma Wang said, "Alright, Xuanxuan is still a child, she shouldn’t eat too much at night to prevent indigestion."

"Grandma Wang is right," nodded Huo Ruimin. "Then, Sister Xuanxuan, you can have more delicious food tomorrow. Here, drink some tomato and egg soup."

"Thank you," Little Rotating Turtle thought to herself with inner distress, but still thanked Huo Ruimin.

In reality, she could have eaten much more.

Alas, her body had shrunk, but her appetite had not.

It seemed she would have to ask Snake King for a late-night snack.

After dinner, everyone took a stroll in the yard to help with digestion.

Then, they all went inside to watch TV.

Grandma Wang liked the show about the child bride, and so did Huo Xiaosan, so the remote control was in his hands.

A child bride, how nice!

Huo Xiaosan muttered to himself.

At the same time, he kept sneaking glances at Xuanxuan!

Li Xian chuckled quietly, while Huo Ruihua shook his head with a smile, "Oh, my silly little brother!"

He Tiantian was still puzzled and didn’t understand why Huo Xiaosan watched TV and sneaked peeks at Little Rotating Turtle at the same time.

"Xiaosan, what’s with you?" He Tiantian asked, "Is there something wrong with Xuanxuan?"

Huo Xiaosan hurriedly shook his head, saying, "No... no..."

And then he stole another glance at Little Rotating Turtle.

Unable to hold back, Huo Ruimin laughed and said, "Little San might be getting inspired—now he’s thinking about finding himself a child bride..."

Huo Ruimin told their mother everything Huo Xiaosan had said on the street.

Huo Xiaosan was not pleased, his face flushed red as he said, "I was just saying, it’s not... I’m not talking to you guys anymore!"

With that, he ran off, heading back to his own room.

Li Xian couldn’t help but laugh once more.

He Tiantian also laughed heartily and looked at Grandma Wang, saying, "I guess the kid has been watching too much TV..."

"Yes, in those Republican-era dramas we watch, there’s the child bride," Grandma Wang said with a laugh, "He even said he wanted a child bride to do his homework for him. This child is really something."

Little Rotating Turtle also felt speechless. Child bride, Xiaosan, you really are creative.

Amidst the laughter, Little Rotating Turtle came to live here.

He Tiantian had already prepared a room for Little Rotating Turtle, but Huo Ruimin, being enthusiastic, insisted on sleeping with her sister because she was worried she might be scared. Fortunately, Huo Ruimin’s room was large, and so was the bed, big enough for two little girls to sleep comfortably.

The next day happened to be the weekend, and He Tiantian had already taken the day off.

If it were a normal day, He Tiantian would take the kids out to play, but today it was raining outside, so they had to play indoors.

Luckily, there were three children, and apart from doing homework, they could play together.

Around ten o’clock in the morning, Old Chen brought Xiao Liu over. They were a bit worried and came to check on things.

Seeing Xuanxuan not talking much, but beginning to play with the other kids showed that she was doing well here. They were even more reassured seeing the clothes she was wearing and the lunch she had.

Both He Tiantian and Mr. Li were kind people who wouldn’t mistreat children, surely better than the welfare institute.

Next, they questioned even more stringently, hoping to help Xuanxuan find her parents as soon as possible.

However, three days passed, and although they had obtained some information from the human trafficker, cooperating with police forces from other areas had resulted in the rescue of many trafficked children from out of town.

But there was no information related to Little Rotating Turtle.

Therefore, Old Chen, Xiao Liu, and the others focused their interrogation on the old hag who had tangled with Li Xian at the train station.

"Tell us, what’s the story behind the kid you encountered at the train station?" Old Chen asked, "Your accomplices have already confessed. Spill the beans for leniency, or staunch resistance will lead to severity. If you don’t talk, you will be severely punished."

The old hag, already dazed from the questioning, said, "Actually, I didn’t even know where that stupid girl was from. I found her near our base in the morning, gave her something to eat, and took her back with me. But this girl was clever. Seeing the other kids getting beaten and yelled at, she sneaked away. I was the only one there at that time, so I went after her. I didn’t expect to end up at the train station, and you know the rest..."

"Is what you’re saying true?" Old Chen asked, "If it’s a lie, we’ll verify it with your accomplices. After all, they have loose lips and confessed as soon as they were questioned."