Dreaming of Lion Rock: Recipe in Hand

Chapter 277 CiCi is missing

After spring got back on track, Chunni didn't have time to relax, but started to visit other communes to inspect the planting conditions of dry seedlings.

On this day, Chunni was still in the countryside of Taiping Commune, checking the growth of seedlings, when someone came rushing over on a bicycle.

Chunni took a closer look and recognized that the man was Luo Cheng, a salesman from Shichun. Her heart skipped a beat, and a bad premonition made her subconsciously walk out of the rice field and waved to Luo Cheng.

"Luo Cheng! Luo Cheng!"

Luo Cheng was relieved to see Chunni, and he drove his old-fashioned 28-bar bicycle straight at Chunni. The weather was not hot, but Luo Cheng's face and neck were covered with sweat. He wiped the sweat with his sleeves, pulled Chunni away from the villagers, and said: "Boss, something happened at home, you should go back quickly!"

Chunni knew something had happened, otherwise her family wouldn't have found Shichun and let an outsider inform her. She turned to the leader of Taiping Commune and nodded, "The rice seedlings in the field are growing very well and are strong. You don't have to worry too much. If you don't understand anything, ask Uncle Liu. He has been growing rice seedlings in dryland for two years and is very experienced."

Uncle Liu was a temporary technician assigned to Taiping Commune.

Afterwards, Chunni said goodbye to everyone and hurriedly rode her bicycle to follow Luo Cheng home.

On the way, Luo Chengcai told Chunni what had happened.

"Ci Ci, gone."

Chunni almost lost her grip on the steering wheel. She took a deep breath, suppressed all her anxiety and fear, and asked, "How could this happen?"

"I don't know exactly how it was lost. I only found out about it when someone came to Shichun to ask about your itinerary. I quickly came to inform you."

Chunni was very busy during this period, busy with the spring festival and busy inspecting various communes. Even her grandparents were not sure about her exact location.

If she hadn't gone to Shichun early this morning, Luo Cheng really wouldn't have been able to find her.

Chunni and the other person quickly rushed back to Lion Rock. She didn't stop and saw a lot of people gathered at the foot of Lion Rock, so she went straight there.

"Chun Ni, you're back!" A sharp-eyed villager in the crowd saw two people riding bicycles rushing towards them. He looked closely and saw that one of them was Chun Ni, so he shouted loudly.

"It's really Chunni."

"Poor kid! How could he do such a sin?"

"You're talking nonsense. How did Ren Chunni commit a sin? Don't talk nonsense."

"Chun Ni..." Old Master Chu called out when he saw Chun Ni approaching, but he didn't dare to look her in the eye.

"What's going on?" Chunni asked directly.

"Your Grandpa Li and I were fishing by the river, and Ci Ci was playing nearby. Suddenly my hook moved, and I was busy trying to catch the fish. As soon as I turned around, Ci Ci was gone!"

Chunni felt her body lighten and she almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, the lady next to her held her tightly. Chunni took a deep breath, closed her eyes, opened them again, and asked: "Is it possible that she fell into the river?"

"No. We didn't hear any sound." Old Master Chu said hurriedly.

Chunni let out a breath and asked again: "Have you searched the village?"

Old Mrs. Chu glared at the old man and old man Li, and then she forced a smile at Chunni. "Everyone in the village helped to look for him. We searched every household, even the toilets, but we couldn't find him!"

"That's the mountain?" Chunni looked around and found that this place was very close to Lion Mountain. A little further ahead was the educated youth station. "Is there anyone going up to look for it?"

"Your grandfather asked about fifty tribesmen and villagers for help. They all went up the mountain. But we haven't found anyone yet."

"Ci Ci is only a little over one year old, he can't walk far. So many people went up the mountain and didn't see him. Could something have happened and people overlooked him? No, I have to go up the mountain. I know this mountain well." Chun Ni was about to go forward, and then Mrs. Chu saw Chun Ni's muddy calves and naked feet. Her tears suddenly fell. This granddaughter felt the same way about Ci Ci as she did about Big Girl. She regretted being lazy and not following Ci Ci. She slapped Mrs. Chu's chest with her fists and complained.

The old lady also covered her mouth to prevent tears from flowing. She hurriedly took off her shoes and put them on Chunni.

"Chun Ni, my feet are the same size as yours, don't be disgusted, put them on and go find Ci Ci."

Chunni unconsciously let the old lady put on her shoes and subconsciously walked towards the mountain. Several young old ladies and sisters-in-law hurriedly followed her.

Chunni walked slowly, tapping every piece of familiar yet unfamiliar land with a branch, trying to find some clues from the shape of each weed. However, she found nothing. This area is where the villagers are most active. At this time of year, there are many people picking mushrooms and wild vegetables. Just by looking at the footsteps on the weeds, it is impossible to tell whether Cici has passed by.

Chunni was very panicked, but she forced herself to calm down. She couldn't panic, because if she panicked, she might really not be able to find Cici!

Chunni searched every corner carefully, and slowly they passed the educated youth site and slowly walked into the bamboo forest.

Chunni listened carefully, but there was no sound except the rustling of the bamboo forest caused by the wind.

This bamboo forest is the burial place of the Yang family’s ancestors and the original owner’s biological parents.

There was never a moment when she wished so much that there were ghosts and gods in the world. She sincerely hoped that these long-dead people could bless her Cici and keep him safe and healthy.

Chunni kowtowed three times towards her parents' graves. Her sisters-in-law who came with her watched the scene in silence.

Some sentimental people have already started wiping away their tears.

Many people have lost their way in Lion Rock, and some have never returned. Even adults can encounter accidents, let alone a little kid like Cici.

The search team didn't seem to have taken this road, and Chunni's hope was rekindled. With his grandparents watching over him in heaven, Cici would be safe.