Chapter 144: Did You Harm A-Nian?

On the other end of the phone, A-Nian, watching Qin Yun put away her phone, asked curiously, “Teacher Qin, where are we going?”

A-Nian had seen this beautiful teacher at school before. She spoke gently, smiled sweetly, and had a strong sense of warmth that made people want to be near her.

It was like… the feeling of a mother.

This was something A-Nian had never had but always longed for.

Every time she saw Qin Yun, A-Nian would be in a daze for a while.

So, when Qin Yun asked her if she wanted to go out and play in the afternoon, A-Nian agreed without hesitation.

Who wouldn’t like a beautiful and gentle teacher?

Qin Yun heard her question and slowly smiled.

She got out of the car, opened the door for A-Nian, and softly said, “We’re here, come on out.”

A-Nian got out of the car and looked up at the building in front of her, eyes widening in surprise.

Is it really here?

On the other side of the small county, Fang Zhou was driving with Assistant Liu, searching for any sign of Qin Yun.

Assistant Liu, puzzled, turned his head and asked, “Brother Fang, shouldn’t we be looking in places like malls? Sister Qin said she was taking the student out to play.”

Fang Zhou withdrew his gaze from the roadside and glanced at Assistant Liu with a complex expression.

I also hope Qin Yun is just taking the student out to play and hasn’t suddenly gone mad and planning something else.

“Let’s check the malls first, then.”

Unfortunately, after searching three malls, children’s amusement parks, arcades, and parks in the county, they still couldn’t find them.

Fang Zhou sat in the car, continually calling Qin Yun, but there was no answer.

“Sorry, the number you have dialed is not available. Please try again later.”

He punched the seat in frustration and finally dialed another number.

The digits 110 appeared on the screen, and Fang Zhou’s finger hovered over the call button.

At that moment, Assistant Liu, driving, suddenly brightened up, slapped the steering wheel, and exclaimed, “Oh right! There’s one more place! They must be there!”

With that, he started the car, turning the steering wheel sharply, and drove off quickly.

Fang Zhou, momentarily stunned, put down his phone.

His eyes darkened, and he asked hoarsely, “Where?”

He told himself that if they couldn’t find them there, he would call the police.

His hesitation was because they were guests on a dating show, and due to Qiao Sisi’s viral clip, the local authorities already knew them.

If he called the police, regardless of the severity, it would draw public attention.

At that point, it wouldn’t be easy to dismiss it as a misunderstanding.

Fang Zhou knew that being a guest on the show came with significant influence and consequences.

Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it.

Be cautious and act carefully.

Ten minutes later, the show’s vehicle stopped in an open area, and the two got out.

Fang Zhou looked at the large sign in front of him, frowning.

“Amusement Park?”

Could they really be here?

“Yes, let’s go in and check.”

Together, they entered the county’s only amusement park.

It wasn’t large but had all the necessary attractions: pirate ships, roller coasters, Ferris wheels, haunted houses, and more, loved by both adults and children.

Probably because it was a weekday, not many attractions were operating.

When Fang Zhou found Qin Yun and A-Nian at the carousel, he finally relaxed.

Qin Yun, always dignified and elegant, was sitting on a child’s carousel horse, laughing happily. Her carefree and innocent demeanor matched her beautiful face, giving her an extraordinary charm.

Next to her sat A-Nian, who had changed into a new outfit and hairstyle.

The princess dress and sparkling hair accessories made the little girl even cuter.

What was even rarer was that she didn’t seem nervous about being at the amusement park for the first time but rather open-hearted and happy.

The two, one big and one small, sat on the carousel to the tune of amusement park music, like two real princesses.

Fang Zhou stood silently by the side.

So, Qin Yun really was just taking A-Nian out to play, and they seemed to be having a good time.

He felt a sense of relief: Thank goodness it was just a fun outing.

No need to dwell on the earlier fears or anticipate crises that hadn’t happened. As long as they were safe, that was enough.

“Teacher Qin! The amusement park is so much fun!”

Getting off the carousel, A-Nian affectionately held Qin Yun’s hand, a big smile on her face, happier than ever before.

Qin Yun also seemed to be in a good mood. She gently touched A-Nian’s head and said softly, “I’ll bring you here again if we have the chance.”

As she finished speaking, she noticed Fang Zhou and Assistant Liu standing nearby.

Qin Yun raised an eyebrow, her smile deepening.

“What brings you here?”

“Oh my, Sister Qin, we’ve been looking for you for a long time! Why didn’t you answer your phone?”

Assistant Liu, having searched with Fang Zhou for a while, was a bit annoyed.

Qin Yun took out her phone, looked at it, and apologized, “Sorry, I had it on silent mode. I didn’t want to be disturbed.”

With that, Assistant Liu couldn’t say much more.

“Fang Zhou, why were you looking for us?”

Qin Yun’s gaze settled on Fang Zhou, her eyes like hooks, slowly entangling him.

“Brother Fang was worried…”

Halfway through the sentence, Fang Zhou covered Assistant Liu’s mouth.

“Assistant Liu, wait for us in the car.”

Clearly, he didn’t want Qin Yun to know he had been worried.

After Assistant Liu left, Fang Zhou quickly walked over to A-Nian, observing her closely. After confirming she was fine, he said, “Nothing much, just wanted to join you guys. I’ve been feeling a bit stressed lately.”

“Teacher Fang, do you want to ride the carousel? It’s so much fun!”

The simple-minded girl, hearing he was stressed, just wanted to help him relax.

Fang Zhou smiled and told her, “Teacher gets a bit dizzy on carousels. How about you ride it again for me?”

So, A-Nian got back on the carousel, giving them time and space to talk.

“Are you afraid I might harm A-Nian?”

Qin Yun’s hand lightly tapped her phone, her gaze fixed on Fang Zhou’s changing expression.

“You think of me like that… it’s heartbreaking, Fang Zhou.”

Her voice was low, eyes turning sad, but her words made Fang Zhou’s heart skip a beat.

“I did touch her, though… guess where?”