News reports had previously covered Nie Qingzhou's act of bravery. Though the footage obscured his name and face, he still obtained information about Nie Qingzhou and waited for an opportunity to retaliate. This incident led to another wave of public criticism against Yuping's media, giving Nie Qingzhou a temporary peace.
The sudden kidnapping incident scared the Nie family's parents so much that they rushed back to Changchuan and stayed for several days. Between cooperating with the police investigation, comforting his parents, and keeping up with his studies, Nie Qingzhou’s time was completely occupied. It wasn't until winter break that he could finally catch his breath.
However, Xia Yi's mental state had been fragile ever since the hostage incident.