41: ask

"Alright, Mr. Xu, my name is Meng Zhong, and I am the Captain of the Guard Team. You can speak now; only my people are here."

Xu Bai briefly summarized what he knew.

"It's like this: my younger brother and I were eating barbecue at a barbecue restaurant. At the time, a man and a woman were sitting at a nearby table. They kept staring out the window and hadn't touched their chopsticks.

After the explosion, everyone was by the window. I noticed that the two of them quietly retreated from the crowd, then climbed out of the back window. They might be with the robbers."

Meng Zhong was overjoyed when he heard Xu Bai's words; finally, there was a clue.

"You should still remember what they looked like, right? Can you describe them? We need to draw a portrait."

"I still remember them. I just recalled them in my mind." After saying that, Xu Bai, afraid his description wouldn't be clear, proposed his idea, "I am a Card Maker. Can you give me some paper and a pen? I'll draw them for you directly."

"You're a Card Maker? Alright, then I'll trouble you." Meng Zhong believed Xu Bai's words even more after learning he was a Card Maker.

Ten minutes later, Xu Bai drew the appearance of the two people in his mind. Although it was just a simple sketch, the likeness was vivid. He believed they would definitely find the people through the portrait.

Of course, if those two people had disguised themselves, Xu Bai would have no way of knowing, nor did he know if disguises existed in this world.

Meng Zhong took the portrait Xu Bai had drawn, walked to the door first, and handed it to his confidant.

"First, have Meng Yong draw a few copies based on this portrait, then distribute them to our people. Afterward, search according to the portrait, but be careful not to alert them."

After arranging everything, Meng Zhong walked back and sat opposite Xu Bai.

"Thank you very much for your help, Mr. Xu. We will generously reward you after we find the robbers. Because of this incident, a full lockdown is currently in effect. Do you want to find a place to stay nearby yourself, or should I arrange a place for you?"

Xu Bai waved his hand.

"It's like this: you see, I also brought a child. I don't want others to know that I provided the information, so there's no need for thanks. This is what I, as an ordinary citizen, should do. Please arrange a place for me here."

"You can rest assured; we will keep your secret. The information will not be leaked. When you leave later, look for the aunt wearing a white wristband; she will arrange your accommodation."

"Alright, goodbye."

"Alright. If you remember any more clues later, you can go to No. 256 East Street. An old man lives there; you can tell him you're looking for Brother Meng."

"Okay."

Hearing that Meng Zhong had arranged everything, Xu Bai felt relieved.

Walking out of the Guard Bureau's main entrance, there were many people outside, all relatives of those inside. As each person who was questioned was sent out, the people outside were not anxious and waited patiently.

Xu Bai quickly found the aunt wearing a white wristband.

"Hello, Auntie."

"Oh, it's Xiao Bai, right? Come with me."

"Okay." Xu Bai didn't say much, holding the sleeping Xu Le and following the aunt in front of him.

They arrived quickly. After saying goodbye to the aunt, Xu Bai walked into the room arranged for him.

The room was very simple, and the quilt looked very clean. However, Xu Bai still took out two of Xu Le's small blankets, one to place under Xu Le and one to cover him.

A long time had passed. Xu Bai ate a piece of bread, felt a little sleepy, and fell asleep after washing up.