Back to the 1970s: Building My Fortune Through Time Trading-Chapter 381: Li Huilan Backs Down

Just before she could reach Su Xiaoxiao, she was forcefully pushed, took two steps back and landed on her butt, sprawling all over.

"Liu Cuilan, you bitch, how dare you push me! I’ll fight you to death!"

Li Huilan cursed as she scrambled up, charging headfirst toward Liu Cuilan.

She was sturdier than Liu Cuilan, with the strength of an ox. If she got too close, it would be tough for Liu Cuilan to avoid injury.

Su Xiaoxiao hurriedly rushed to pull them apart, but before she could intervene, a group of women swarmed in and restrained them.

"Li Huilan, have you lost your mind? You know exactly what kind of person your daughter is. She makes a mistake and blames it on someone else, that’s shameless."

"Exactly, flapping your foul mouth without a clue. Pay attention to your daughter before blaming Xiaoxiao."

"And resorting to violence? Why don’t you grab a balloon and fly to the sky?"

A bunch of women, siding with Liu Cuilan’s family after receiving favors, expressed strong biases.

"You shameless old hags. You get some benefits and talk nonsense. Do you have any conscience left?"

Li Huilan struggled fiercely, surrounded by many, as Liu Cuilan and her kid flaunted without any worry.

The fighting strength of these village women wasn’t a joke; the loyalty rewards they received weren’t wasted.

Su Xiaoxiao sighed internally but maintained a serious face: "Aunt Li, you need to ask Zhang Dongmei about her work. Her frequent tardiness, early exits, ignoring company rules, and public insults towards the leadership were tolerated only because our department heads are generous."

Her use of "leadership" was sharp, who would’ve thought she was the single leader being insulted.

"You’re lying! My daughter is honest and straightforward; she couldn’t possibly do such things."

Li Huilan jumped in protest; her daughter might bully Su Family’s girl but behaved otherwise with others.

"Why not? I went shopping today at the department store and saw it with my own eyes. That girl from Zhang Family was banging against the manager’s office wall, threatening! If you don’t believe, you can inquire at the department store. Your daughter has made quite a name!"

A fat aunt emerged from the crowd, named Chen, known for gossip in the village.

She was at the department store today, followed the commotion late, and saw only Zhang Dongmei in action.

Nevertheless, it didn’t stop her imagination from running wild.

"How... how is it possible?"

Li Huilan was shocked, never thought the girl would be so lawless, not just insulting leadership but also physically threatening. Who gave her the guts?

This meant Su Family’s girl’s words were true, and with the department store managers only asking her to reflect for some time, it was incredibly lenient.

Her face turned pale and flushed, unsure how to proceed.

Previously, she could’ve cursed them out, but now it was different; their daughter is her daughter’s boss.

The more offensive her curse earlier, the more regret she felt now. She questioned why she acted without clarifying the truth.

The girl didn’t even tell her mother the truth, trying to endanger her. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

"Since Zhang Dongmei is unwilling to reflect properly, she won’t work at the department store anymore. I’ll report this to the general manager tomorrow..."

Su Xiaoxiao hadn’t finished when Li Huilan hastily shook off the women grasping her and dashed to grab her hand, startling her.

"Xiaoxiao, sorry, it’s all because my girl didn’t tell the truth, and I wrongly accused you. I’ll make her apologize personally at your house, can’t we just let this pass since we’re neighbors?"

Su Xiaoxiao had to admire Li Huilan. Her shamelessness could probably withstand a two-day whipping without bleeding.

"Aunt Li, you stormed my house and created a scene, and I didn’t call the police considering we’re neighbors."

Implying the matter wasn’t so simple.

Li Huilan wrung her hands in deep regret over her impulsiveness.

Her daughter’s job was now in Su Xiaoxiao’s hands, she must’ve been crazy to create this ruckus.

"Xiaoxiao, what about this, I’ll make Dongmei apologize personally tomorrow and compensate you a hundred bucks?

Li Huilan gritted her teeth, no choice but to solve the immediate problem with money.

"Okay then, I’ll wait to see Zhang Dongmei’s... sincerity."

Su Xiaoxiao emphasized the word "sincerity." Her family had endured much from Zhang Family, only due to past guilt over her father’s actions did she let go so easily.

"Alright, if there’s nothing else, just get lost, stop being an eyesore."

Liu Cuilan glanced at Li Huilan and stood straighter, now in the right.

"Be careful next time; your daughter uses you without you realizing."

"Indeed, her daughter resembles a bear, full of schemes."

"Having her mother take the fall is true filial piety, isn’t it?"

Listening to the gossip around, Li Huilan left with a dark face.

The ungrateful daughter, causing even her own mother to suffer.

At home, Zhang Dongmei was nibbling on some yellow cakes, waiting for her mother. Suddenly, the door was kicked open, scaring her to almost fall off the stool.

Turning, she saw her mother enter, she eagerly approached, "Mom, how did it go? Did you deal with that bitch Su Xiaoxiao well?"

Li Huilan ignored her, scanned the room for some convenient tool.

"Mom, what are you looking for? Tell me what happened with that girl?"

Before she finished, she saw Li Huilan pick up a broom from the corner with a cold face, alarms blazing in her mind.

"Mom, what are you doing?"

Li Huilan sneered, "Doing what? I’m gonna deliver justice today!"

She swung the broken piece of bamboo hard, and the sound of relentless screams shook half the village.

Su Xiaoxiao heard it too, smirked; served her right.

Judging by the noise, Li Huilan wasn’t holding back.

Just then, a message alert rang in her head.

Su Xiaoxiao opened her game store, saw messages directly piling up at 99+.

Being busy recently, she had forgotten to check.

Clicking it open, numerous messages popped out, all asking about sea cucumbers.

Su Xiaoxiao debated selling the few pounds of sea cucumbers left; it was all money.

Although, given the demand, those few pounds were a drop in the bucket; she needed to figure out a way to visit Hai City Fishing Village.

A bus ride wasn’t far, but she was so busy daily, practically living at her job, where to find the time?

Thinking there was no chance to earn, opportunity unexpectedly arrived the next day.