Sun Ling sneered, dragging him towards the outdoor stairs.
The buildings in this area were old, with exposed red bricks. The stairs were also outdoor iron structures that made a dull "creak" with every step.
It was a five-story building, and she still had to drag a child. After stopping and starting many times, they finally reached the rooftop.
Throughout the journey, Rui Rui was terrified. But he still forced himself to hold back tears and tried to comfort himself: "It's okay, Rui Rui, don't be scared. Mom and Dad will definitely come to save you. They'll definitely come and save you. You need to be brave."
While comforting himself, his mind was also rapidly working out a plan.
This woman was bringing him to the rooftop because she intended to throw him off. He was just a child and didn't have the strength of an adult. Running was out of the question. He could beg for mercy; speaking nicely was the right approach.
So, when Sun Ling removed the gag from his mouth and started untying the ropes on his hands, Rui Rui pursed his lips and softly pleaded, "Auntie, can you let me go? It's too high here, I'm scared."
Hearing his tearful voice, Sun Ling paused for a moment, but then continued her actions, saying cruelly, "That b*tch surnamed Chen didn't show any mercy when she wronged me back then. Blame him if you have to."
"Auntie, my mom isn't a bad person. She's the best mom in the world. She wouldn't hurt anyone."
"Who says she wouldn't!" Sun Ling's eyes flared with anger upon hearing his words, and she shoved him, causing him to stumble.
Rui Rui's palm scraped against the ground, tearing the skin instantly. But he didn't dare to cry because Sun Ling's expression was too terrifying. He was so scared he couldn't move.
"I'm in this situation today because of that b*tch Chen Li Shu. She won't have it easy either. I'll make her wish she were dead."
As Sun Ling spoke, she lifted Rui Rui from the ground, slowly walking him towards the edge of the rooftop.
...
"Li Shu, slow down, be careful of your stomach." Zhang Xue, seeing her walking so quickly, felt her heart leap to her throat and nervously chased after her.
"I know my own body. The baby is fine. The most important thing now is to find Rui Rui first."
Seeing the man leading the way stop, Chen Li Shu anxiously asked, "Why did you stop?"
"This is where we handed the child over to her before."
Upon hearing him, Chen Li Shu looked around the area. "Did she have any transportation with her at the time?"
To transport a seven or eight-year-old child, it would have taken some effort for a single woman. If she had no transportation, it meant the person was still nearby.
"She had nothing with her at the time," the man said after thinking carefully, with certainty.
Hearing the man's words, Chen Li Shu frowned as she looked at the dilapidated houses around them. Most people had been relocated, and very few people came here. It was impossible to ask anyone for information.
"Then she shouldn't have gone far. Let's split up and search."
Zhang Xue was worried and hesitated, "But, your condition?"
Chen Li Shu shook her head. "I'm fine, don't worry. If you find anything, just call out loudly."
After agreeing, the three of them quickly separated.
...
Rui Rui was forced to walk step by step to the edge of the rooftop. Suddenly, his sharp eyes spotted a familiar figure, and his eyes lit up. "Mom!!"
Hearing him, Sun Ling instinctively pulled back the hand she had extended.
Chen Li Shu, who was searching anxiously below, suddenly heard Rui Rui's voice. She quickly turned around. When her gaze landed on the two figures standing on the rooftop, her pupils contracted. She felt as if her heart had stopped for a moment, and then all the blood rushed to her brain. The immense shock caused her to feel dizzy for a moment.
"Sun Ling, what exactly do you want?!" Chen Li Shu roared and quickly ran towards the building where they were.
Hearing her shout, Zhang Xue quickly turned and ran towards her location as well.
When she saw Sun Ling and Rui Rui standing on the rooftop, her heart skipped a beat. She chased after Chen Li Shu and ran upstairs with her.
Seeing that she had been discovered, Sun Ling no longer rushed her actions. Instead, she tightly held Rui Rui against her chest, waiting for Chen Li Shu to come up.
Didn't the greatest pleasure of revenge come from watching the person you sought revenge against suffer and repent before your eyes?
After quickly climbing five flights of stairs, Chen Li Shu felt a tightness in her chest, and her stomach began to experience a dull, pulling discomfort. That feeling made her panic, but Rui Rui was facing a life-or-death situation, leaving her no room for hesitation.
"I didn't expect you to be so capable, finding me so quickly," Sun Ling said, a smug smile playing on her lips as she looked at Chen Li Shu's pale face.
Chen Li Shu, however, ignored her completely, her gaze fixed firmly on Rui Rui.
"Rui Rui, don't be afraid, Mom is here."
"Mom." Rui Rui was, after all, only a seven or eight-year-old child. Even with his mature mind, he was terrified by everything he had experienced. Especially seeing Chen Li Shu, he couldn't hold back anymore, and tears streamed down his face.
"Mom, save me."
"Mom will save you, Mom is coming to save you now." When Rui Rui cried, Chen Li Shu felt as if a knife had pierced her heart, causing her so much pain that she could barely breathe.
"Stay right there, don't move!" Seeing her about to come closer, Sun Ling pulled Rui Rui and prepared to push him down. "Take one more step, and I'll push him off right now, believe it or not!"
Chen Li Shu's heart instantly leaped into her throat. "Alright, alright, I won't move, I won't move."
Zhang Xue, seeing the situation, felt both anxious and angry. "Sun Ling, is it worth it? What deep-seated hatred makes you want to take revenge on Chen Li Shu like this? We were classmates before, how can you bring yourself to harm such a young child?"
If Zhang Xue hadn't mentioned the word "classmates," Sun Ling wouldn't have been so agitated. Hearing it now, Sun Ling's eyes turned red with anger, and she roared, "Classmates? If it weren't for that b*tch surnamed Chen, would I have been expelled from school? She's the reason I'm in this situation!"
Zhang Xue frowned involuntarily as she looked at the almost frenzied Sun Ling. "You were expelled from school because you took someone else's university spot."
Sun Ling didn't think there was anything wrong with taking someone else's spot. Her family had already paid to settle the matter, but Chen Li Shu reporting it was her fault.
Chen Li Shu didn't want to discuss who was right or wrong at this moment. She just wanted to save Rui Rui quickly. "Sun Ling, what do you want to do to let my son go?"
"Want to save this little brat? Then kneel down and admit your mistake. Maybe if I'm in a good mood, I'll let him go."
...
Gu Xingdong drove, with Jin Kun and Shuan Zi, along with Wan Liansheng and another public security officer, rushing towards Culture Street. Upon arrival, Gu Xingdong forcefully turned the steering wheel, causing the tires to screech against the ground.
Soon, they got out of the car and began to quickly patrol the surroundings.
"Over there!" Wan Liansheng suddenly pointed at the rooftop of a building scheduled for demolition. Gu Xingdong's gaze immediately fell upon Chen Li Shu and Rui Rui standing on the rooftop, his eyes suddenly tightening.