Reborn in the 80s: The Smart Wife with a Secret Space Chapter 1086: The Fearless Spirit of Youth

When she at last escaped the deserted mine, dawn was just starting to light up the sky.

Instead of hurrying off, she discovered a secluded corner and slipped into the space.

She first whipped up a simple meal, satisfied her hunger, and grabbed a brief rest.

Once her short break ended, she emerged from the space, the camera Han Jingchen had gifted her previously in hand. She captured plenty of images of the surrounding landscape.

These shots would spare the authorities some trouble; those scoundrels were far too sly, and they absolutely could not escape justice.

Thankfully, moving during daylight was far simpler than in darkness, and her consistent exercise kept her steps swift.

With no safe way to phone or message due to fear of malicious eavesdroppers, she picked a meetup spot for Han Jingchen to hasten to.

Seizing the moment, Xinyan reached the courtyard from the night before. Spotting no one nearby, she vaulted the wall and dropped into the yard.

After verifying the area was empty, she replicated the steps Xiao Liu had taken last night, probing the stove's cavity endlessly until she uncovered the secret trigger.

As the hidden entrance swung open, Xinyan clearly sensed a draft rushing from within; clearly, this passage connected to multiple outlets.

Her instincts proved correct. Shining her flashlight as she descended, she found numerous crates stacked in the compact chamber below, a shadowy tunnel vanishing into the distance from its center.

She idly checked several boxes, revealing them packed with hard currency. After a night's toil, Xinyan decided against departing bare-handed, so she seized three from the center—two brimming with jewels, one with gold.

She avoided pursuing the tunnel deeper, handing that task to the proper authorities.

With all traces of her visit erased, she slipped away from the courtyard.

By the time she linked up with Han Jingchen, noon was approaching.

Han Jingchen clutched his daughter in a fierce embrace: "Yanyan, are you alright? You took such a huge risk; how did you manage to divert those people?"

Xinyan felt somewhat baffled and questioned: "Dad, didn't you send someone to check that small courtyard the suspects confessed to earlier?"

Confirming his daughter truly unharmed, Han Jingchen answered: "When they arrived, the courtyard stood empty, yielding no useful clues, so those people must have grown suspicious and fled."

Xinyan trusted her father's setups but sought to prevent further mishaps: "Call the police. I have a major discovery. Let's take down this group first. If they are indeed connected to the Xue Family, then we can deal with the root of the problem.

If there's no connection, we'll find another way to investigate.

However, this time, let's not expose ourselves. At least we should make the people behind this, or those connected with them, feel some fear. Who knows, there might be some unexpected gains."

With his daughter now safe, Han Jingchen felt much relieved: "Alright, time is of the essence. Come with me to meet someone."

Xinyan was thus led to a military district, promptly ushered into an office building. Upon encountering the man inside, Han Jingchen stepped forward: "Commander."

The man rose with a grin: "Jingchen, is this your daughter?"

Han Jingchen beamed as he introduced: "Yes, my daughter, Han Xinyan."

He then faced Xinyan: "Yanyan, this is Commander An."

Xinyan offered a gentle smile: "Hello, Commander An."

Commander An waved casually: "No need to call me Commander, just call me Grandpa An. Your father and I have known each other for a long time."

Xinyan responded without hesitation: "Hello, Grandpa An."

The elder commander slapped Han Jingchen's shoulder: "Well done, truly showing your colors even after retirement. Tell me, what exactly is going on?"

Han Jingchen refused to claim his daughter's merits, indicating her instead: "Things are more serious than we imagined. This fearless young girl decided to follow along, so I'll let her tell you."

Commander An's face grew grave: "Young lady, carefully tell me everything that happened."

Xinyan likewise stowed her smile and, omitting only her space, detailed every other occurrence.

Commander An, having absorbed the account, comprehended the dire stakes. He at once directed staff to process Xinyan's photos and initiated deployments.

Half an hour passed, and the group convened.

The developed photos were examined, with a terrain expert from the region confirming the site's identity.

To nab the criminals swiftly, following Commander An's directives, Xinyan donned a female soldier's uniform and climbed aboard the vehicle.