The young police officer's attitude improved significantly upon realizing the potential for commendation.
If this matter was true, apprehending this group would be a ready-made merit.
The officer repeatedly thanked Su Xiaotian for her support of their work and assured her they would check carriage number nine at precisely nine o'clock.
Su Xiaotian was satisfied with the officer's response.
She believed that once the officer promised to go, he would definitely follow through.
"Then I'll leave you to your work. Goodbye!" Su Xiaotian waved goodbye politely to the young officer.
After bidding farewell to the officer, Su Xiaotian turned back.
The young officer watched the young girl's receding figure, smiling and shaking his head slightly, "The girl is really good, such a warm heart. But if her report gets out, she might be targeted."
Thinking that the young girl might be targeted, or even retaliated against, the young officer decided to keep this matter strictly confidential, ensuring no one else found out.
As she passed carriage number nine, Su Xiaotian instinctively glanced again at the place where the swindlers were.
Indeed, the swindlers were still engrossed in their card game.
Several people were enthusiastically placing bets, as if they wouldn't pass up any opportunity for gain.
Su Xiaotian noticed two new faces. Both were dressed impeccably, at the forefront of fashion.
Su Xiaotian surmised that these were likely the swindlers' true targets.
This meant that the people she had seen earlier were most likely part of the same group of swindlers.
It was no wonder the young officer was reluctant to come along.
If he had come, he would have surely been disadvantaged and possibly even framed.
In fact, even if the officer came now, before these two potential targets were swindled, they would likely feel that the officer was hindering their path to wealth.
Su Xiaotian watched the two eager new faces.
If even one of them fell for the scam, the swindlers would make a considerable profit in this round.
What would happen to these two after being swindled was unknown.
Su Xiaotian could not step in to prevent them from being scammed, so she placed her hope in the police officer.
She hoped the officer would arrive at the agreed-upon time and take down the entire operation.
Su Xiaotian thought that she could also come back later to check the situation, just in case she could help.
After all, the police presence on the train was limited.
Although interfering on a train was dangerous and could lead to injury, Su Xiaotian was confident in her own abilities.
"Xiaotian, why are you standing here? We've been looking for you."
As Su Xiaotian was lost in thought, she heard a familiar voice. It could only be Fan Shufang.
Su Xiaotian quickly stepped forward with a smile and said, "I was looking for you and Grandma Yang. I must have gone the wrong way."
In reality, the group of swindlers, who were working together, had become suspicious when they saw Su Xiaotian return for a second time.
Fortunately, Fan Shufang arrived at that moment. Hearing their conversation, the swindlers' vigilance decreased considerably.
It turned out she was just looking for people back and forth.
"Then let's go back quickly and get some rest."
Fan Shufang affectionately took Su Xiaotian's hand and led her towards their carriage.
After seeing the two figures disappear, several swindlers exchanged glances.
The man in the suit, holding the cards, felt particularly at ease.
So, she was just a young girl from a wealthy and influential family who hadn't been out much.
Why say influential and wealthy? Because of where she was heading, the soft sleeper carriage, which not just anyone could afford.
Just then, another round of cards was dealt. Some were overjoyed, as if the money was rolling towards them.
However, two people were very dejected, yet in an instant, they seemed to be ignited with a fighting spirit, ready to continue the battle for another three hundred rounds.
And those two, who looked quite well-off, were unknowingly drawn into this emotional state, losing a significant amount of money in a short time.
Yet, they remained oblivious, unaware they had fallen into the trap, still contemplating how to recoup their losses.
Meanwhile, Su Xiaotian returned to the small compartment with Fan Shufang.
Xiao Liu had already climbed onto the upper bunk and lay down, her eyes closed. It was unclear if she was asleep or lost in thought.
After a brief exchange with Fan Shufang, Su Xiaotian told the two elders to rest well and then climbed onto the upper bunk herself.
Sitting up on the bed, leaning against the carriage wall, Su Xiaotian took a book from her bag and began to read.
Xiao Liu, on the opposite bunk, was clearly not asleep. Hearing someone get into bed, she couldn't help but look over.
She saw Su Xiaotian sitting on the bunk and engrossed in her book.
Xiao Liu had initially thought Su Xiaotian was just pretending.
With the train rattling so loudly, could anyone actually read?
She was really good at putting on a show.
Perhaps it was people like her, who were good at putting on a show, that Chairman Yang and Director Fan liked so much?
However, soon, Xiao Liu realized that Su Xiaotian was genuinely reading, and truly immersed in the book.
Even though she disliked Su Xiaotian, she couldn't deny that Su Xiaotian looked truly beautiful when she was focused and reading diligently.
Moreover, Xiao Liu inadvertently noticed that the book Su Xiaotian was reading was in a foreign language.
Could Su Xiaotian truly understand such a thick foreign language book?
Could it be that this Su Xiaotian was indeed as formidable as others claimed?
Su Xiaotian was so focused on her reading that she didn't spare any extra attention for those around her.
She read for a full hour before casually placing the book on the bunk.
The moment Su Xiaotian turned to get off the bed, she saw Xiao Liu staring intently at her.
She was startled.
Was this girl foolish?
Why was she staring at her like that?
What was so interesting to look at?
Xiao Liu knew that staring at someone like that was not good. She quickly adopted an indifferent demeanor and turned her head away.
Su Xiaotian felt uncomfortable being stared at by Xiao Liu, so she immediately got off the bed.
The two people on the lower bunk were still chatting, but they kept their voices low out of consideration for Su Xiaotian reading.
Only after Su Xiaotian got off the bed did their voices rise slightly.
"Xiaotian, are you thirsty?" Fan Shufang immediately asked.
"Second Grandma, I'm not thirsty. Are you? I'll get you some water."
"No need, Xiaotian. You should rest for a while. We still have water in our cups."
"No wonder Xiaotian studies so well. She's so diligent that she insists on studying even during train journeys!" Yang Liming said with a smile.
Such a smart child, and so hardworking. If she wasn't successful, who would be?
Indeed, this was someone else's child, outstanding in every way!