This also explains why Haohao didn't notice anything wrong with the note that day.
Because if you don't pay special attention, no one would notice such a situation.
No one knows what kind of potion the other side used.
The fewer people who know about this, the better. They don't want to cause panic. Moreover, all their current speculations lack substantial evidence.
"What's going on? It's so scary." Xiaoyu was just a child. It was the first time she had been so close to a terrifying incident.
Tang Tang quickly hugged the trembling little girl into her arms and comforted her in the gentlest voice she could muster. "It's okay. Don't be scared. We're all here. Look, Xiaoyu, there are so many little friends here. If you're scared, just stay with everyone."
They didn't dare to speak openly, so they could only give hints in a veiled way.
Thankfully, the kids here were quite well - behaved and cooperative when something happened. They all nodded one by one.
Teacher Wang gave Zuo Mu and Tang Tang a meaningful look. Zuo Mu understood what she meant. Tang Tang, who was still focused on the kids, didn't notice at first. Zuo Mu patted her on the shoulder to give her a hint.
Only then did Tang Tang come to her senses. She followed Zuo Mu's gaze and noticed Teacher Wang's signal. She realized that she might have said too much.
To comfort the kids, the teachers would surely come up with a suitable explanation. So, they just made up a random excuse and the three of them walked out of the classroom together.
In the classroom, the kids were still chattering about this incident.
Once the kids' curiosity was piqued, it was hard to stop them. Seeing the teachers leave and the remaining teacher looking preoccupied and not paying attention to them, the kids huddled together and started discussing.
"I think it must have been done by some bad guys," Huzi concluded calmly.
May was excluded from the conversation circle because she was too young.
Mingming shook his head. "How could that be? We're safe here. Which bad guy would dare to come in?"
This was true. They couldn't guarantee many things here, but the security system was reliable. One of the most reassuring facts was that their orphanage was not far from the nearest police station.
This fact had become something for the kids to brag about.
After Zuo Mu and the others left, they were looking for a secluded place.
After what had happened, Teacher Wang had completely abandoned the cluttered office when she went back. It was already time to get off work, and no one knew if someone might barge in while they were talking.
Teacher Wang didn't know of any place more secluded than the bushes nearby.
So, led by Teacher Wang, they all came here.
Seeing Teacher Wang's hesitant look, Zuo Mu was the first to ask. "What's wrong, Teacher Wang? Do you have any difficulties?"
Since this involved so many kids, Teacher Wang was being more cautious than ever.
"Mr. Zuo Mu, could you please keep this a secret for now?" Teacher Wang struggled for a long time before finally speaking with difficulty.
Zuo Mu couldn't understand. "If it's just to calm everyone down, there's really no need. If the person behind this note really wants to do something, wouldn't it be safer for the kids to know?"
The kids in the orphanage were very sensible.
Teacher Wang looked a bit embarrassed.
"Actually," she even stammered, "there will be a city - wide performance in a few days, and there will also be an inspection."
I see.
Zuo Mu showed an expression of understanding.
So that's it. He sneered inwardly. Teacher Wang's eyes became even more evasive.
She was evasive because she felt guilty.
Tang Tang was even more stunned. She was about to argue right away. Just as she couldn't hold back and was about to start a debate, Zuo Mu quietly tugged at her, telling this feisty girl to calm down.
"I..." Tang Tang still seemed a bit aggrieved, but Zuo Mu just shook his head to signal her.
Tang Tang didn't trust the teachers here, but she trusted Zuo Mu. Since he was signaling her to be quiet, it seemed there really were some difficulties.
So Tang Tang kept silent.
Zuo Mu didn't want to say much more. They had roughly grasped the current situation, and they had already put forward reasonable suggestions. As for the rest, it depended on whether the people here would adopt them.
Tang Tang was worried about the kids, but she was still pulled away by Zuo Mu.
Before leaving, they went in to say goodbye to the kids.
"Candy Sister, aren't you going to play with us anymore?" A bunch of kids were disappointed and surrounded Tang Tang when they heard she was leaving.
"Yeah, we haven't even played much."
"Stay with us."
...
Looking at those eager eyes, Tang Tang felt guilty. Although she really wanted to play with the kids, the most urgent thing was to sort out the clues they had obtained.
So, after promising them that she would come next time, they left. These kids were the purest and loveliest. Who on earth would want to target them? It was simply insane.
Zuo Mu didn't look very relaxed. He took Tang Tang and left.
Since there were kids around, Tang Tang held back from saying anything.
She just hoped that the teachers would take this seriously. This was what Tang Tang was most worried about. The kids in the orphanage had no parents. Even if something happened to them, the orphanage wouldn't suffer much loss, but no one would stand up for them.
This naked and cruel truth lingered in Tang Tang's mind for a long time.
As soon as they got in the car, Tang Tang looked back at the kids.
Some of her good - playing friends had chased after the car.
They were the kids she had met in the woods on her first day here. There weren't many, mainly Huzi and the others.
"Sister, you must remember to come."
As the car slowly drove away with the sad farewell of those little kids outside, Zuo Mu started the car.
The car moved slowly but steadily. Huzi and the others gradually disappeared from the rear - view mirror.
Only then did Tang Tang breathe a sigh of relief. She had been feeling guilty for not being able to tell the kids the truth, and Zuo Mu had noticed.
"Don't worry. Since nothing bad has happened yet, if we work hard, we can find out the truth soon," Zuo Mu whispered to comfort Tang Tang.
"It's so unrealistic. Why don't they think that if something really bad happens, not only Teacher Wang's job but also the director's position will be affected," Tang Tang sighed.
Zuo Mu listened and shook his head. He tried to explain. "Forget it. We can't reason with them. We still need to keep the most crucial information."
Although Tang Tang didn't understand, she trusted Zuo Mu's decision. So she decided to wait and see.
When they got home, Zuo Mu was still as calm as ever. He ate and drank as usual, seemingly unaffected at all.
Tang Tang was different. Since leaving the orphanage, she had been sulking, angry at herself and at the orphanage.
This was now that she was grown - up. If it had been in the past, she would probably have made a big fuss.