The shadow of the broad-brimmed hat fell across the old woman's face.
It made her expression somewhat indistinct.
The woman narrowed her eyes slightly.
She noticed the old woman's faintly bewildered look.
After a brief pause, inspiration struck.
The old woman didn't recognize the words "Student Xiao."
"Mom."
The little boy looked up, puzzled.
"Weren't you going to help Grandma find Big Brother?"
"That's right."
The little girl nodded brightly.
The woman: ...
Right.
She remembered.
But when she saw the old woman heading straight toward the little plaza...
She'd thought the old woman had forgotten what she'd been doing.
And yet...
The old woman still remembered?
The woman looked at the old woman's profile.
As if sensing her gaze, the old woman turned her attention away from the children.
She looked at the woman.
Her eyes urged her to hurry.
The woman smiled wryly.
"I know."
"Wait here a moment."
She raised a hand and tapped herself on the head.
She felt a little annoyed with herself.
She'd jumped to conclusions.
If only she'd known, she would have asked Officer Li and the others for Student Xiao's contact information before parting ways.
Then she wouldn't be in this awkward position now.
The woman hesitated.
She looked at the two children.
"Huan Huan, Lele, Mommy has a task for you."
"It's a bit difficult."
"Do you think you can do it?"
"What task?"
"We can!"
The little girl looked puzzled.
The little boy gave his assurance loudly.
The woman couldn't help smiling.
"I need you to go to the police station and find the police officer."
"Ask him for Big Brother's phone number..."
Her voice grew softer as she spoke.
Even after saying it aloud, she was still hesitating.
Should