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Chapter 642: Prevention is More Important
Chapter 642: Prevention is More Important
At six in the morning, Lu Jiaxin woke up to the sound of her alarm, quickly got out of bed to freshen up, and then headed downstairs for a run. After a short while, she noticed Lu An catching up to her, his forehead glistening with sweat, indicating he had been running for a while.
Lu Jiaxin smiled and asked, "What time did you get up?"
Lu An replied, "Cousin, I woke up at six as well. I'm just doing some plain old running here. Back home, I also train with sandbags."
"What other kinds of training do you do regularly?" Lu Jiaxin inquired.
Lu An nodded and said, "Apart from running with weights, I also do strength training and jumping exercises. After each training session, I feel like sleeping for three days straight."
Hearing this, Lu Jiaxin deliberately said, "It's so strenuous, doesn't pay well, and is dangerous. You can quit and come work for me instead."
Lu An shook his head vigorously like a rattled drum, "Little cousin, I really like this job. Even if it doesn't pay well, is strenuous, and dangerous, I will continue doing it until I'm old."
What he didn't mention was that a couple of months ago, he and his master had been pursuing a fugitive when the fugitive used a Mud-Wood Prison on them during their escape. Fortunately, the fugitive's aim was off, and master and apprentice escaped unharmed. Lu An hadn't dared to tell his family about this incident, afraid that they would worry.
In truth, he had been terrified at the time. He even had a nightmare that night about being beaten to death. But no matter how scared he was, he couldn't give up on this profession that he loved and aspired to.
Lu Jiaxin was pleased, and it was this passion that had driven him to repeat a year of school with such motivation, "If you like it, then commit to it. I have some experience in physical training, and you can seek her guidance."
"Okay," Lu An agreed.
Lu Jiaxin offered a reminder, "Xiao Xiao's training methods can be extremely demanding, but if you can stick with it, you'll have a better chance of capturing criminals in the future."
Xiao Xiao's training could be described as hellish. As a criminal police officer, Lu An faced vicious criminals, and rigorous training could mean the difference between life and death when confronted with danger.
Lu An asked curiously, "Cousin, who taught Xiao Xiao her training methods?"
"It doesn't matter who taught her," Lu Jiaxin replied. "What matters is that it's effective. It's up to you whether or not you can stick with it." Of all her nephews, Lu An was her favorite. He had a silver tongue but a sincere heart.
Lu An nodded and changed the subject, "Cousin, Huang Xiaoyu went to Yangcheng with a man. Instead of going to Yangcheng to look for his daughter, Tang Sufin went to my house to demand that my parents return her."
They say that the shoeless aren't afraid of those wearing shoes. Now that Lu Hongjun's welfare and salary had been revoked, he wasn't afraid of Tang Sufin making a fuss. However, Lu Jiaguang and Wang Xiaojie were different. They both had respectable jobs, and if Tang Sufin caused a scene, they would have something to worry about.
"How did Mom and Dad handle it?" Lu An asked.
Lu An explained, "They called the police and reported him for trespassing. The police station detained him for three days, and he hasn't dared to come back since. Cousin, where could such a big person go?"
Hearing this, Lu Jiaxin stopped in her tracks, turned to face him, and asked with a smile, "What, do you think I had something to do with her disappearance?"
Lu An quickly shook his head and waved his hands, denying the implication, "No, no. Cousin, I'm just curious. Even if Huang Xiaoyu wanted to go to Yangcheng with a man, why didn't she inform her family before leaving? Why did she leave so quietly without a trace?"
Lu Jiaxin couldn't provide him with the answers he sought, but she smiled and said, "Then take your time and investigate. Find out how she ended up in Yangcheng. However, instead of focusing solely on finding Huang Xiaoyu, I think the public security bureau should also educate the public that foreign countries aren't necessarily paradises. They could very well be hell."
"What?" Lu An asked, confused.
Lu Jiaxin continued, "I've never met Huang Xiaoyu, but I've heard that she was desperate to come to Hong Kong City. Apparently, she believed that the city was paved with gold and that she would strike it rich once she arrived.
Upon finishing, she turned to Lu An and said, "Hong Kong City has many nightclubs, dance halls, and some disreputable nightlife venues. These places are filled with young and beautiful girls, some local, but mostly from elsewhere."
Lu An's expression darkened as he asked, "Where are they all from?"
Sighing, Lu Jiaxin replied, "They come from various countries in Southeast Asia. Some of these girls are lured by rumors, believing that they can easily pick up money off the streets abroad. But once they leave their homeland, they realize they've been deceived and have no way of returning."
Not only was this true for this era, but it would continue for decades to come, despite increased international efforts to combat it.
"Doesn't the Hong Kong City police do anything about it?" Lu An asked.
Shaking her head, Lu Jiaxin explained, "Human trafficking? The profits are astonishing, and they've formed a complete industrial chain, making it extremely difficult to eradicate. It's more realistic and effective to raise awareness and encourage people to be vigilant rather than solely focusing on rescuing victims."
An idea came to Lu An's mind, and he said, "Aunt, if we had real-life cases to present, it would be more convincing for publicity purposes."
Understanding the underlying meaning of his words, Lu Jiaxin's smile remained unchanged as she said, "Do you want to save them? Go ahead, but it depends on how capable you are. If you get killed, I'll collect your body."
Lu An did want to save them, but his visa was only valid for a month, and he was unfamiliar with Hong Kong City and lacked the necessary connections. Asking Lu Jiaxin for help was out of the question; cutting off someone's source of income was akin to killing their parents. He couldn't let his personal desires put his aunt in danger by having her make enemies of those rats lurking in the shadows.
"No, no," he quickly clarified, "I just want to know how these human traffickers deceive these girls. Knowing their tricks will help us better prevent such incidents."
Pleased with his response, Lu Jiaxin said, "I'll have someone gather the information, and I assure you it will be authentic. I'll give it to you before you leave."
Lu An was delighted. "Thank you, Aunt."
Lu Jiaxin felt that he had a pure heart, and his passion was not clouded by recklessness. "Remember to prioritize your safety when carrying out your duties. Don't worry your parents; they've been through a lot too."
Although she had known his aspiration to become a police officer to catch criminals, the reality of him being assigned to criminal investigation still concerned her. It was a dangerous job. However, she had never discouraged him, understanding his passion, and someone had to do the dangerous work.
After chatting for a while, Lu Jiaxin returned to have breakfast.
Shortly after breakfast, the stylist and makeup artist arrived. For the engagement banquet, her look had to be perfect and complement her outfits.
Lu Jiaxin had prepared three dresses: a champagne-colored lace gown, a red qipao embroidered with a phoenix, and a fringe mermaid dress. Two dresses would suffice for the engagement banquet, but she kept the third as a backup in case of any mishaps that could ruin her outfit.
Once her hair and makeup were done, she slipped into the champagne dress and stood up to admire herself in the mirror. Satisfied, she said, "Give Mr. Nie a call and ask how much longer he'll be."
Yan Yijun immediately made the call.
Qian Xiaoxiao praised, "Sister Jiaxin, you look so beautiful. Mr. Nie is so lucky to have you."
Lu Jiaxin smiled gently. "Mr. Nie is the most eligible bachelor in Hong Kong City. I'm sure countless women envy me."
Indeed, Nie Zhan was known for his impeccable character and generosity. For the engagement alone, he had gifted her several hundred million worth of gifts, setting a record for the most extravagant betrothal gifts to date.
However, Qian Xiaoxiao saw it differently. "Sister Jiaxin, if not for you, his career wouldn't have been so smooth either."
Lu Jiaxin knew that this young girl idolized her, so she didn't argue.
(End of Chapter)
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