Along the way, they also kept an eye on their surroundings.
They found nothing.
Xiaohe Village was not far from the village where Huang Ali lived, but its population was almost twice as large.
That was why it had gotten a road first.
After they got off the boat, Huang Ali asked, "Are we going to the county hospital now? I can take you to catch the bus!"
Song Ning shook her head. "That man is probably a dangerous fugitive being hunted by the authorities. He only wanted to use Lan Ying to escape. He would never go somewhere like a hospital! He attacked Baomei because he didn't want his whereabouts getting out!"
"Normally, Baomei, who grew up by the sea, would be more useful to him than Lan Ying! But he kept Lan Ying instead. That can only mean she's easier to control than Baomei! She does what he says!"
"Yes!" Huang Ali said quietly. "Baomei may be young, but she's very sharp! Most people couldn't fool her!"
Song Ning reassured him, "Don't worry! Baomei will be all right! Let's go into the village and find somewhere we can wait and easily pick up news!"
She surveyed their surroundings. "That man must be badly injured, and he's dragging along Lan Ying, who doesn't know anyone or anything around here! He probably couldn't get far. There's a very good chance they're hiding in this village!"
Han Xiao spoke up then. "The comrades taking Baomei to the hospital will report the situation to their superiors. People will be sent here soon! We shouldn't act rashly. Alerting him would only make things worse!"
Huang Ali's eyes were still red. He nodded and pointed ahead.
"There's a shop on the street to the left up ahead. A lot of people gather there. I