Han Xu was initially unsure if Wu Laogou had seen anything; he was taking a gamble.
Unexpectedly, he was right!
Actually, it wasn't entirely a gamble, because Han Xu had made another discovery among the footprints, though he didn't mention it.
Wu Laogou's footprints showed large strides, indicating that after jumping down the iron ladder, he left the scene quickly without pausing, suggesting he was emotionally agitated.
If he hadn't seen or encountered something in the workshop, there was no need for such panic in the deserted factory area.
Moreover, Wu Laogou was a seasoned thief kingpin; his mental fortitude was naturally exceptional.
Of course, Han Xu wasn't entirely confident either; otherwise, he would have attracted Xiong Dalin's attention, which would have been too troublesome
