On Huang Kun's side, his superiors gave instructions to have Gu Qin give a simple statement. Then Huang Kun told Gu Qin, "Superiors instructed us to add a few shots to the body, saying the suspect escaped and was shot during capture. With the evidence now available, the case is considered solved. However, you still need to give a statement, probably for the higher-ups to see, since this case is significant and has already caught their attention."

Gu Qin nodded, not concerned, "Then there shouldn't be any problems. I'll head back now."

Huang Kun suddenly stood up, bowed deeply to Gu Qin, and said solemnly, "Student Gu, thank you. On behalf of the victims' families and the rescued children, I say thank you."

At that moment, Gu Qin felt all her efforts were worth it. Even though Ruan Ting had doubted her, she didn't mind. This moment made her feel that helping was worthwhile.

Huang Kun straightened up and accompanied Gu Qin outside, mentioning the previous human trafficking cases, "Many children have already been rescued. Don't worry, the remaining children nearby will also be saved. Within half a month, all the children will reunite with their families."

Just as they reached the lobby, Ruan Ting walked out of another room, naturally encountering Gu Qin. She opened her mouth but said nothing.

Huang Kun escorted Gu Qin outside the police station. The sky was already cool, and the figures of sanitation workers could be seen. Huang Kun offered, "I can drive you home."

Gu Qin shook her head, "No, I want to take a bus home. It's rare to relax a bit."

Huang Kun understood her meaning and nodded, "Okay, see you later."

Gu Qin smiled, "See you later."

Because of this incident, Gu Qin had been tense for two or three days. Now, she was finally relaxed and walked out of the police station slowly, planning to walk along the road and take a bus home. As soon as she stepped out, Ruan Ting followed closely behind.

Gu Qin turned her head and asked, "Is there anything?"

Ruan Ting opened her mouth but closed it again, hesitating for a moment before saying, "Did you know everything that happened on the day Xiangyu called me to the Oriental Hotel? Did you know I would be the sixth victim, and that someone would target me?"

Gu Qin thought for a moment and didn't hide it, "I noticed something ominous during dinner, then learned you were the sixth victim. Since I didn't know the suspect's situation or when you would meet them, I called you to the hotel. Once you were there, I knew more about the suspect, so I called you to the hotel not to humiliate you, but to learn more about the suspect."

Ruan Ting lowered her head, then asked after a while, "Then, why didn't you tell me at the hotel?"

Gu Qin replied, "By then, you had already met the suspect. Telling you would risk them discovering something and attacking you prematurely."

Ruan Ting fell silent, following Gu Qin for a while before whispering, "Thank you."

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Gu Qin said, "You're welcome."

At the bus stop, Ruan Ting finally parted ways with her. Gu Qin waited for the bus and boarded it.

When she returned home at seven thirty, the Cheng family had already woken up. Cheng Yinxiang and Lu Qingrong were preparing dinner in the kitchen, creating a warm atmosphere. Gu Qin couldn't help smiling. Her grandparents thought she had gone for morning exercise and asked with a smile, "Jiajia? He didn't come back with you this morning, did he?"

Gu Qin replied, "He'll be back for dinner later."

When Jia returned for breakfast, the whole family ate together. Cheng Chuchu and Cheng Yueguang couldn't help pulling Gu Qin aside to ask questions. Gu Qin smiled, "Don't worry, it's all resolved. The murderer is dead, so there's nothing to fear anymore."

Seeing her look tired, they didn't press further. Chuchu said, "Rest well first."

This time, Gu Qin slept for a long time, waking up the next morning. The Cheng family was worried sick, but Chuchu and Cheng Yueguang stopped them from waking her up, saying she was just tired and needed more sleep.

Cheng Yinxiang was also worried and asked what Gu Qin had done during the past nights. Gu Qin briefly explained the situation, omitting the fact that the murderer was also a cultivator. Otherwise, her mother would be extremely worried. Indeed, after hearing this, Cheng Yinxiang felt reassured. She knew Gu Qin's abilities and that ordinary people were no match for her, but she still felt concerned. "Why did you have to go catch the murderer at night? It would have been better during the day. Day and night reversals are bad for your health."

Gu Qin pouted, "Mom, don't worry. It's over now. The murderer is caught, and the families of the victims can finally rest easy. I did something good."

Cheng Yinxiang sighed, "You're a girl. I actually prefer you to have an easier life, without so much responsibility."

Lu Qingrong watched the mother and daughter, feeling a softness in his heart.

In the next two days, Gu Qin wasn't idle. She helped Huang Kun solve several old, unsolved cases. Many of these cases had suspects in hiding, which was relatively easier for Gu Qin. Knowing the birth dates of the suspects, she could calculate their locations and use her Heavenly Eye to pinpoint them.

These days, Gu Qin helped solve numerous cases. On the seventh day of the lunar month, Cheng Yinxiang finally decided to take the two kids back home. Originally, they planned to take a train or bus, but Lu Qingrong smiled and offered, "I'll drive you back."

Gu Qin knew their relationship and wasn't surprised, thinking they would eventually get together. Accompanying them back was normal, so she nodded, "Thank you, Uncle Lu."

Cheng Yinxiang also said, "It's fine, traveling back and forth takes a day, too troublesome."

Gu Qin glanced at Cheng Yinxiang, who blushed.

Lu Qingrong laughed, "Alright, pack your things, and I'll drive you back."

In the end, Lu Qingrong drove them back. By the time they arrived at home, it was already two in the afternoon. Cheng Yinxiang didn't have time to cook and went to a nearby restaurant for dinner. Lu Qingrong stayed for a while, as it was inconvenient to leave the same day. The house was cramped but could accommodate them.

While Lu Qingrong parked the car, Cheng Yinxiang was upstairs tidying the rooms. Gu Qin was also organizing her room. Cheng Jia sat on the sofa drinking water and asked his mother, "Mom, when are you going to get married with Uncle Lu?"

Cheng Yinxiang nervously ran out, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

Cheng Jia smiled, "I can see it at home. I don't oppose it. I think Uncle Lu is great. Mom, if you think it's right, just get it done quickly."

Gu Qin slowly walked out, "Mom, I agree too. Uncle Lu is very nice."

Cheng Yinxiang felt both moved and embarrassed. When Lu Qingrong came upstairs, she didn't know how to face him and hurriedly returned to her room to continue tidying up.

Lu Qingrong stayed at Gu's house for two days. Cheng Jia, busy with tutoring and exercise, trained for four hours daily. Despite the hardship, he persisted. Gu Qin felt pleased, seeing that after half a year, Cheng Jia was changing. He was no longer the selfish Cheng Jia, but someone who could stick to something and care for his family, no longer obsessed with brands and appearances.

Usually, it was just Lu Qingrong, Gu Qin, and Cheng Yinxiang at home. Cheng Yinxiang felt awkward urging Lu Qingrong to leave, so she hadn't investigated the market to find business opportunities. With Lu Qingrong around, she couldn't go either. Gu Qin had more free time, besides exercising and cultivating, she completed her studies. She could watch TV, surf the internet, and explore online. She enjoyed browsing news and searching for information but rarely read forum posts.

However, she occasionally visited forums. Once, she replied to a post about the Yunshi bus station incident, registering under the ID "Qing Gu." She advised Yunshi residents to avoid crowded areas in the southwest. Initially, few responded, thinking she was exaggerating. After the incident, the post gained millions of views and tens of thousands of replies, all praising her as a deity. People @ her, and her inbox flooded with messages asking her how she predicted the event. There were also requests for fortune-telling, relationship advice, and missing persons.

Gu Qin was amused but concerned about the authenticity of these requests. She deleted the messages and shut down the post, deciding to focus on news instead.

Cheng Yinxiang and Lu Qingrong continued their conversation outside. Lu Qingrong said, "Yinxiang, we're not getting any younger. The children don't oppose it. Let's get a marriage certificate first. We can have a wedding when you're ready."

He feared time would slip away, and only what he held onto was real. He had missed too much and didn't want to miss anymore.

Moreover—Yinxiang's appearance was striking. Her skin was fair, with few wrinkles and faded spots. Her hair was thick and black, her complexion rosy. She didn't look like a woman in her forties. Such a graceful woman, regardless of age, was captivating.