Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

Chapter 521: 521 not giving up

Throughout the journey, Su Yuanyuan kept thinking about this matter, desperately praying to God, even willing to bear a lifetime of bad luck, to lose her space, to lose everything, as long as the four of them could be safe.

She imagined under what circumstances Tan Shaoting would say those words.

She prayed continuously in her heart, hoping to receive God’s blessing.

Her car was practically flying down the road. She reached the county in half an hour and headed straight to the police station.

The car drove directly into the courtyard. By then, several people from the office had come out, wondering who was driving so recklessly?

Su Yuanyuan jumped out of the car, ”Where’s your leader?” She looked extremely disheveled; although her clothes had dried, they were crusted with salt stains.

”Comrade, I am the director.”

”Let’s talk in the office.”

The director led the way, and once inside the office, Su Yuanyuan took out Tan Shaoting’s work ID.

”I need to use a secure phone.”

”Yes, I’ll prepare it right away.”

Su Yuanyuan didn’t know Zeng Zhenqing’s number, but she knew Tan Shaoting’s office number.

”Hello.”

”It’s me, Su Yuanyuan.”

”Sister-in-law?” Zhou Cong was quite puzzled.

”Give me Zeng Zhenqing’s number. Also, send someone over immediately.”

”Yes, I’ll find Director Li Fu right away.”

Having obtained Zeng Zhenqing’s number, Su Yuanyuan dialed it immediately.

Zeng Zhenqing hadn’t slept all night, even though the person had been captured. But outside, things were indeed chaotic; although most issues had been suppressed, there were still a few active forces.

”Leader, it’s me, Su Yuanyuan.”

”Xiao Su?”

”Leader, Tan Shaoting has had an accident. I can’t explain clearly now, and I can’t find him. I need support, and has that person been captured?”

”He’s already been captured.”

”Leader, please wait for me to return.” Su Yuanyuan said with a choked voice, gritting her teeth.

”Okay, I’ll make sure of it.” Zeng Zhenqing was deeply saddened as well. When Tan Shaoting first appeared on his radar, he had been impressed. Over the years, Tan had always excelled in his tasks, making Zeng cherish his talents all the more.

Hearing this news was nearly unbearable for him.

”Xiao Su, stay strong. I’ll call to fully support you over there.”

There’s always a glimmer of hope.

”Thank you, leader. Please arrange it quickly. I’ll head back immediately. There’s a fishing boat in the village; I’ll use it first.”

”Go on. I’ll send people over right away and call the other side to assist you.”

”Thank you, leader.”

Su Yuanyuan hung up the phone. Coming out of the office, she saw the director waiting for her.

”Thank you, leader.”

”Comrade, is there anything we can help with?”

Though he didn’t know Tan Shaoting, he recognized the work ID—it’s a credential from the security department leadership.

”Director, could you assign two people to accompany me? I don’t have any manpower right now; I need to head out to sea.”

”No problem, I’ll arrange for the two best to go with you.”

Su Yuanyuan couldn’t worry about anything else at this point; she took two people and drove back.

Upon reaching the village, she drove straight to the village head’s house, only to find no one home.

Driving to the brigade office, she found it crowded with people.

”Excuse me.”

Upon hearing her voice, the villagers automatically made way for Su Yuanyuan.

”Old Village Chief, I need the village’s fishing boat now. Rest assured, I’ll pay daily, and we’ll cover the diesel costs too.”

The old village chief looked at the woman with no expression on her face, disheveled, and nodded in agreement.

”Alright, I’ll have Wang Er and the others go with you.”

”Thank you. I’ll pay them five yuan a day.

”Old Village Chief, let’s set off now.”

”Alright. Is anyone from Wang Er’s family here? Go call him.”

Su Yuanyuan looked at the two people squatting on the side, aware that she shouldn’t lash out but unable to help herself.

The villagers, seeing two uniformed officers following Su Yuanyuan, were a bit frightened.

They waited at the brigade entrance for Wang Er and his group, then boarded the boat with two large barrels of diesel.

Su Yuanyuan had disregarded everything by now. Though she knew in her heart that Tan Shaoting had left this world, she still held onto a sliver of hope.

Wang Er and the others, knowing they would receive five yuan a day, were initially reluctant due to fear, but considering Xiao Tan had saved them, they decided to go along. After all, they were involved in the incident.

Onboard, Su Yuanyuan leaned against the rail, eyes closed, thinking about Tan Shaoting and the three children.

Had she known, she would’ve found a way to go with them, preventing their family from being separated.

In life or death, they should’ve been together.

Even if Tan Shaoting is now in another world, can he find his way back?

Having her family separated into two worlds was the greatest blow to Su Yuanyuan.

The boat drifted silently until they reached the incident site. Wang Er slowed the boat, searching around.

Su Yuanyuan extended her Divine Sense as far as it could go, but the sea showed nothing, not even a plank from the shattered boat.

Su Yuanyuan was in despair, with no clues to find.

”Xiao Su, we saw Xiao Tan in mid-air, as if a monster’s mouth swallowed him, and we really didn’t see the three children.”

Su Yuanyuan stared blankly at the sea, Wang Er’s words resonating in her ears.

Suddenly, Su Yuanyuan knelt down and kowtowed thrice, praying desperately, willing to give up everything just to exchange for the safe return of her husband and children.

Everyone was startled by her actions but remained silent.

The boat hovered in the vicinity; she decided to stay until evening to see.

She wasn’t giving up, hoping a miracle might occur at night.

Wang Er and his group had brought steamed buns, offering them to Su Yuanyuan.

”You eat; I’m not hungry.”

”Xiao Su, you must eat. We still need to find Xiao Tan. Without food, where will you find the strength?”

Su Yuanyuan shook her head. She truly had no appetite.

Others couldn’t convince her otherwise.

In this way, they waited until nightfall. Today was the 16th; the full moon on the fifteenth carried over. Gazing at the moon, different from yesterday, Su Yuanyuan broke down in tears.

Yesterday’s moon was red. Today, it was back to its usual color.

The six men watched her cry, unsure how to comfort or console her.

Indeed, a woman who has lost her husband and three children faces a sorrow nothing can mend.

Su Yuanyuan felt her world collapse, wondering what she should do. Even though Tan Shaoting promised he’d find his way back, what if he couldn’t? What would she do if he couldn’t find his way back?