They had been searching for Miao Zhi for two days, but there were still no clues.
When Father Miao heard that the anti-trafficking operation was mostly over and all the rescuable children had been brought home—but there was still no sign of Miao Zhi—his already-frail body could no longer take the strain, and he collapsed from illness.
Miao Zhi was Father Miao's only child—his precious Miao Miao. Everyone wanted to help him and had searched extensively, but it was to no avail.
Hearing that Father Miao had fallen ill, Su Li took Little Tang Mo to visit him.
Su Li and Little Tang Mo both felt terrible. Although Little Tang Mo was also a victim, Miao Zhi had been abducted while she was with them. Now, Little Tang Mo, Little Tongtong, and so many other victims had returned safely, yet Miao Zhi was still nowhere to be found.
With no leads at this point, the grim assumption was that Miao Zhi might no longer be alive.
