Maybe that person was really a child trafficker. Maybe someone had actually abducted a child right in front of her eyes!
The thought that popped into Su Yang's head startled her. But she dared not take it lightly. In this situation, she thought it was better to make a mistake, create an uproar, or cause a big misunderstanding than to turn a blind eye.
The long corridor remained as quiet as ever. Su Yang chased after the figure desperately. When she rushed out of the exit, she saw a hall full of people waiting to check in for the next movie.
In an instant, Su Yang's view was blocked by the people coming and going in front of her. She had no idea which way the man carrying the child had run.
In desperation, Su Yang stepped onto an empty chair without hesitation. Then, with a stride, she stood directly on the small round table beside the chair.
Several young girls dressed like students nearby thought they had encountered a madwoman. They shrieked in fear and scurried away.
But Su Yang had no time to explain. She looked around from her vantage point and immediately spotted the man carrying the child running towards the escalator on the right front.
"Catch the child trafficker!" Su Yang shouted at the top of her lungs. She jumped off the table and chased after him. As she ran, she shouted at the strangers around her, "Quick, call the police, find the security guards. A child has been abducted!"
The entire waiting hall instantly erupted. Murmurs and whispers filled the air.
However, in the face of this unexpected situation, most of the onlookers just stood by to watch. But they all obligingly made way for the running Su Yang.
The man carrying the child obviously noticed Su Yang too. He quickened his pace as he rushed down the escalator.
Su Yang chased after him desperately, shouting as she ran, hoping that someone would lend a hand, even if it was just to slow down the man's escape.
Finally, at the bottom of the escalator, a group of boys with backpacks saw what was happening. Several of them didn't hesitate and joined the chase, closely following the man.
The boys were much faster than Su Yang. The child trafficker couldn't run fast while carrying the child. Realizing he was at a disadvantage, the child trafficker made a desperate move. He threw the child on the ground and then ran towards the safety exit of the mall in a panic.
The child was hurt by the fall and burst into tears. The loud wailing attracted more onlookers.
At this moment, Su Yang rushed to the child's side. She hugged the little one tightly and shouted at the boys still chasing the child trafficker, "Catch that man. Don't let him get away!"
Finally, more kind - hearted strangers joined in. The child trafficker was outnumbered and was quickly subdued on the ground.
The safety exit on the third floor of the mall was crowded with onlookers. A few minutes later, the mall security guards arrived after hearing the news. Everyone worked together to tie up the child trafficker and took him to the security room to wait for the police.
By this time, Su Yang was exhausted. She sat on the ground, gasping for breath while holding the child.
At this moment, a man in uniform walked up to Su Yang and said politely, "Madam, hello. I'm the security captain of the mall. I'm very sorry that you had to experience such a terrible incident. But we hope you can cooperate with us. Please take the child and come with us to the security room. We've already called the police, and this matter will be handled by them. Could you please wait with us for the police to arrive?"
Su Yang nodded. Just as she was about to stand up, she noticed that the child in her arms tilted his head and fell asleep on her chest with his eyes closed.
Su Yang was taken aback. She reached out and touched the child's forehead and felt a slight fever.
She quickly said to the security captain, "I think you should call 120. Also, I'm not the child's family member. This child is probably lost."
In the security room, the person - in - charge of the mall had also rushed over. A man who introduced himself as the property manager solemnly apologized to Su Yang and promised to investigate and take full responsibility for this incident.
Su Yang held the child in her arms with mixed feelings. She asked the property manager to quickly broadcast a message to find the child's family while sending a message to Xu Zhiying.
Afraid that Xu Zhiying and Song Haolin would worry about her, Su Yang told a white lie. She said that she had met a college classmate outside. Since they hadn't seen each other for a long time, they were going to a coffee shop to catch up. She told Xu Zhiying not to worry.
Just as she sent the message, there was a rush of footsteps at the door of the security room. Then, the elite - looking man she had seen in the queue before rushed in in a hurry.
Su Yang and the man stared at each other for a few seconds. The man was slightly stunned at first, and then quickly said, his voice hoarse and trembling, "Thank you, really, thank you!"
The tremor in his deep voice was hard to ignore. Su Yang suddenly felt a huge sense of relief. She gave the man a gentle smile and tried to ease the tense and awkward atmosphere with a light - hearted tone.
"You're welcome. It's not my first time to do a good deed. And I'm still... quite successful."
Just then, the police and the doctors arrived at the same time. The small security room was crowded.
Su Yang thought it was time for her to leave. She stood up from the chair with the child in her arms, ready to return the child to the man in front of her.
But as soon as she moved her hand, the child in her arms woke up. His red little eyes stared straight at Su Yang, and then he burst into tears again.
The crying attracted everyone's attention in the security room. Su Yang thought the child must have been scared. Just as she was about to comfort him, she heard the little one call her "Mommy" in a milky voice.
Su Yang was stunned. She looked at the man awkwardly.
The man was obviously a bit surprised too. He quickly reached out his hand to take the child back from Su Yang.
But the child cried and called "Mommy" while tightly wrapping his arms around Su Yang's neck. No matter how the man tried to persuade him, the child just wouldn't let go.
The man looked embarrassed and said, "I'm very sorry for the trouble. My surname is Gu, Gu Xuyan. May I ask your name, miss?"
"My surname is Su, Su Yang." Su Yang introduced herself.
Gu Xuyan nodded. Then he pointed at the child wailing in Su Yang's arms and said, "This is my son, Gu Zichen. The little one must have been scared. But he has asthma. I'm afraid he might have an attack in this situation. If Miss Su is not in a hurry, could you please wait here for a while? His attending doctor will be here soon. You can leave after the doctor comes, okay?"
Gu Xuyan's words were polite and gentle. His inquiring tone was hard to refuse.
Su Yang thought that since she had already gone this far in "doing a good deed", it wouldn't hurt to stay with the frightened child a little longer. She immediately nodded with a smile.
But after smiling, Su Yang frowned slightly.
Gu Xuyan? Gu Xuyan... Why did this name sound so familiar? She seemed to have heard it somewhere.