Chapter 49: Miss Jiang Has A Clue
Little Ink Swallow told Jiang Yuan, “That place is so remote. I saw them lock up many dogs. Inside, there’s also an enclosure made of blue corrugated iron, and many people are watching two dogs fight there.”
“Some people were also holding whips and beating dogs in another area. Several dogs had wounds and were bleeding. They looked so hurt…”
After hearing this, Jiang Yuan instantly understood, “They’re not dog meat vendors; it’s a dog fighting arena.”
But those stray dogs and pet dogs clearly had no fighting spirit.
A dog fighting arena? Little Mo Yan and Tu Tu didn’t understand the meaning of that term.
Tu Tu eagerly barked, “Yuan Yuan, what is a dog fighting arena?”
Jiang Yuan said solemnly, “A dog fighting arena is where two dogs are put together to fight each other, and people bet on who wins or loses.”
Tu Tu trembled all over from fear, “W-will they die…”
“Yes!” Little Mo Yan suddenly remembered something else she hadn’t said, “I saw them drag a dog that was covered in wounds and not moving into a very cold room, and then they called someone to pick it up.”
Jiang Yuan narrowed her eyes, her voice chilling, “So, they also sell those unfortunate dogs that have passed away to dog meat vendors.”
This time, Tu Tu understood what “dog meat vendors” meant without explanation. Its ears drooped powerlessly, tears welled up in its eyes, and it let out a low whimpering sound.
Were its little friends still alive…
Jiang Yuan frowned slightly and asked again, “Little Mo Yan, did you see where they put Dan Zai?”
Little Mo Yan: “They locked Dan Zai in a cage. It was very crowded inside, with other dogs. A guy with yellow hair said he wanted to train for a while.”
“I understand.” Jiang Yuan lowered her gaze, already having a guess in her mind.
Dog fighting is bloody and cruel, causing immense harm and heavy casualties to dogs. To maintain a continuous supply of fresh fighting dogs, dog fighting arenas madly extend their sinful hands towards stray and pet dogs.
It was late at night. Jiang Yuan adjusted her anxious and uneasy mood, settled Little Mo Yan and Tu Tu, set her alarm for 7 AM, and returned to her room to sleep.
The alarm clock rang, and Jiang Yuan suddenly opened her eyes.
Deng Rui was preparing breakfast and seemed surprised to see her up at this hour: “Why so early today?”
“Good morning, Mom. I have some things to take care of today.” Jiang Yuan said and took her clothes into the restroom.
Deng Rui poured the freshly squeezed, still steaming soy milk into a cup.
After Jiang Yuan finished washing up and changing, she came out and heard her speaking.
“Did you get any news last night?”
“I did.” Jiang Yuan nodded.
Deng Rui didn’t say much, only, “Drink your soy milk and fried dough sticks before you go out.”
After drinking half a cup of warm water, Jiang Yuan drank the soy milk in one gulp.
Seeing her drink so quickly, Deng Rui guessed she might be in a hurry. She picked up a paper bag and put two fried dough sticks into it, “Take these to eat on the road.”
Jiang Yuan looked at her, and her vision flickered for a moment, inexplicably recalling a scene.
Deng Rui had packed fried dough sticks for her to eat on the road, but she had been extremely disgusted, throwing the dough sticks into the trash can, saying they were food for poor people. She was a little princess and wanted to eat French baguette with cream soup.
Jiang Yuan frowned, not understanding what was so good about French baguette, when fried dough sticks were clearly more delicious.
She reached out, intending to take the fried dough sticks Deng Rui was offering, but her hand uncontrollably slapped the items onto the floor.
Deng Rui looked at her in astonishment.
The party involved, Jiang Yuan, also didn’t know what had happened.
She clearly intended to take the fried dough sticks, so why did she end up slapping them away?
Deng Rui’s eyes gradually misted over with a hazy moisture, her expression showing hurt, her lips trembling slightly, “Yuan Yuan, you…”
“Mom…” Jiang Yuan’s voice was tinged with panic, “I’m sorry, my hand just malfunctioned.”
She quickly squatted down to pick up the fried dough sticks that had fallen on the floor, a look of bewilderment flashing between her brows.
“If they’re dirty, then don’t have them,” Deng Rui said, her voice subtly containing an unshed tear, feigning calmness, “I’ll get you new ones.”
“It’s okay, it’s okay, they’re edible.” Jiang Yuan took a bite of a fried dough stick and walked to the entrance hall to change her shoes.
She opened the door, and Tu Tu was the first to walk out.
Before closing the door, Jiang Yuan left a message, “Mom, I’m leaving. I won’t be back for lunch.”
Deng Rui walked to the balcony and gazed at her daughter’s slender figure, her brow furrowed, her face full of deep worry.
Public Security Bureau.
As soon as Jiang Yuan appeared, Meng Xiaokai noticed her and proactively stepped forward to greet her, “Good morning, Miss Jiang. Are you here to see the boss?”
“Morning.” Jiang Yuan’s expression was calm, her tone light, “I’m here to report a case.”
Upon hearing this, Meng Xiaokai’s expression suddenly sharpened.
Half an hour later.
Jiang Yuan was sitting in Bureau Chief Lou Qinglin’s office.
Lou Qinglin, now middle-aged, was tall and imposing like a pine tree, with short, neat hair. Beneath his thick eyebrows were a pair of wise eyes that seemed to see through all the lies of sin and evil in the world.
He looked at Jiang Yuan, a gentle smile appearing between his firm eyebrows, “Miss Jiang, I finally have the honor of meeting you today.”
Lou Qinglin knew in his heart that Jiang Yuan had assisted the police in solving several cases.
Although the cases were not extremely tricky or complicated, her outstanding abilities at such a young age showed limitless potential for the future and should not be underestimated.
Facing the calm and serious Lou Qinglin, Jiang Yuan was actually a little nervous deep down. She pressed her lips together and said softly, “Bureau Chief Lou is joking.”
After a brief conversation, Lou Qinglin’s smile faded, his expression becoming solemn, and he began to get to the main topic, “During this period, we have indeed received many reports from the public regarding pet dogs being stolen and robbed by criminals.”
“We are taking this very seriously and are conducting a full investigation to find a breakthrough.” Lou Qinglin changed the subject, looking at the young lady before him, “Miss Jiang, do you have any clues?”
“Yes.” Jiang Yuan’s expression was solemn, “Several stray dogs I’m close to were caught. Last night, we specifically went to that…”
Lou Qinglin listened, dumbfounded.
Although he knew she had extraordinary abilities, he still found Jiang Yuan’s words unbelievable.
Dogs acting as decoys by rushing out on their own?
And she had Yanzi follow them the whole way?
Yanzi came back and told her there was a dog fighting arena there?
Lou Qinglin pressed his lips together, unsure how to organize his words for a moment.
After a full minute of silence, he finally asked, “Miss Jiang, can you understand what Yanzi says?”
“Yes,” Jiang Yuan nodded gently, “The location of the dog fighting arena relies on it to lead us.”
Lou Qinglin hesitated, “Although it may be somewhat presumptuous, could I ask Miss Jiang to demonstrate?”
Jiang Yuan knew his concerns and immediately agreed, “Yes.”
Outside the window of Lou Qinglin’s office was a patch of trees. Birds were quietly perched on a dead branch.
Jiang Yuan stood up and walked to the window. Her gentle gaze fell on the bird, and she softly called out, “Little Mo Yan.”
Little Mo Yan flapped its wings and flew towards her, “Yuan Yuan, can we leave now?”
Jiang Yuan smiled, “Not yet. Bureau Chief Lou wants to test our tacit understanding.”
