Back to the 1970s: Building My Fortune Through Time Trading-Chapter 407: Leaving Chenhe Village

Last night, Chen Ergou definitely saw her face.

But even if he knows who beat him up, Chen Ergou probably wouldn’t dare to say it out loud.

After all, hooligan activities these days could lead to severe consequences.

Getting beaten up at night in an unmarried girl’s room, it’s obvious what he was up to.

So, Chen Ergou had no choice but to accept this silently.

Aunt Wang snorted lightly, "That bastard, whoever beat him up was doing a good deed. It’s a pity we don’t know who did such a great thing, otherwise I’d definitely award them with a ’bravery in righteousness’ banner."

Su Xiaoxiao: "..."

There’s really no need for that.

After inquiring about the situation, the two of them squeezed into the crowd again to take a look at Chen Ergou’s miserable state.

The old doctor was applying medicine to him; Chen Ergou was covered in injuries, and he howled miserably when the medicine touched him.

He caught a glimpse of Su Xiaoxiao and immediately fell silent in fear.

He had thought she was just a pure little flower, but it turned out she was a fierce one.

He didn’t know what she used last night, almost electrocuted him.

Now, seeing her smiling at him, his body started trembling involuntarily.

He really wanted to tell everyone she wasn’t a good person, but considering what he did yesterday could land him in big trouble, he held it back.

Having seen enough, Su Xiaoxiao pulled Chen Lingling away to go eat.

After last night’s exertion, she was starving.

As soon as she entered the room, she saw a steaming bowl of tomato and egg noodles on the table.

Chen Lingling gulped and leaned closer, "Auntie is being generous today; these noodles are made with white flour."

Saying this, she picked up chopsticks to get some noodles, but before the chopsticks could touch the noodles, Wang Xiujuan slapped her hand away, "Shoo, these noodles are for Xiao Su, not you."

Chen Lingling looked aggrieved, "Boo-hoo, Auntie, am I not your real niece anymore?"

"Xiao Su is a great benefactor to our village, much more important than a niece like you."

Wang Xiujuan pushed the noodles towards Su Xiaoxiao with a gentle smile, "Xiao Su, eat while it’s hot."

Feeling unable to refuse such hospitality, Su Xiaoxiao picked up the chopsticks.

Just then, three small furry heads popped up from the side of the table, staring at the noodles eagerly, almost drooling.

Being watched by the three of them, Su Xiaoxiao found it hard to eat, feeling embarrassed to eat alone in front of so many people.

She was about to offer some to the three kids.

But Wang Xiujuan promptly came over, dragging the three kids away by their collars.

"What are you doing here? Your Sister Su needs to catch the train soon and needs to eat well. Your meal will be ready soon; it’s not like you’ll miss out. Don’t act as if you’ve never eaten before, embarrassing me."

Once the kids were dragged away, the room fell silent.

Since Chen Lingling had to go to work, she usually ate at the restaurant in the morning, so she quickly said goodbye to Su Xiaoxiao and left as well.

Chen Guanghai was nowhere to be seen early in the morning, leaving her alone in the room.

Finishing the noodles, Su Xiaoxiao thought of the pitiful looks of the three kids and took out a few packets of instant noodles from the small warehouse, placing them on the table.

Only then did she get up, pack her things, and inform Wang Xiujuan that she was about to leave.

Wang Xiujuan hurriedly caught up to her, "Sister, wait a minute, take this."

She handed her a big bundle.

Su Xiaoxiao opened it, finding it full of dried shrimp, fish, and other seafood products.

"We don’t have much at home, this is what several families in the village put together, take it back to eat, don’t look down on it."

Su Xiaoxiao: "..."

If this were in modern times, it would seem a bit showy.

But now, she knew Wang Xiujuan was sincere.

Feeling it would be rude to take such expensive things for free, she pretended to rummage through her crossbody bag—actually retrieving a flashlight, a comb, and a stainless steel cup from the small warehouse in her space.

Initially thinking of taking out more, but her crossbody bag was only so big, taking out too much might arouse suspicion.

She shoved the items into Wang Xiujuan’s hands, "Sister-in-law, thank you and Brother Chen for taking care of me these days, I don’t have much to offer, take these."

Wang Xiujuan immediately tried to refuse the items in her hands, "I can’t accept these, sister. Your help to our village is more than enough."

These items were considered precious; she felt embarrassed to accept them.

If not for Su Xiaoxiao, they might still be struggling to make ends meet.

"If you don’t accept them, I won’t accept what you gave me either."

Su Xiaoxiao pretended to be angry.

Wang Xiujuan had no choice but to accept it.

Chen Guanghai returned at this moment, panting and handing another large bundle to her, "Sister, here’s the canned seafood you wanted. Once the factory is up and running, I’ll send your share to you every month."

Su Xiaoxiao took the bundle, feeling it was likely more than fifty cans, "Alright, thank you, Brother Chen. Whenever you and sister-in-law are free, be sure to visit me in Binhe City."

Chen Guanghai used the village’s ox cart to take Su Xiaoxiao to the train station, staying with her until she reached the platform.

Su Xiaoxiao felt a bit helpless.

She didn’t want to lug these two large bundles onto the train.

She had thought to stash them away in her small warehouse once people were gone.

Carrying so much would not only attract thieves but was also too heavy.

"Alright, Brother Chen, you can leave me here, I’ll get on by myself."

But Chen Guanghai wasn’t assured, "These are too heavy, I’ll help you carry them up and come back down."

Su Xiaoxiao: "..."

No need for that, really.

"Brother Chen, since the factory just started, you should head back to oversee things. I’m strong, these are nothing for me."

She demonstrated by flexing her arm.

Wearing a heavy cotton jacket, it looked more amusing than anything else.

"The new factory certainly needs your supervision, you should hurry back."

Su Xiaoxiao continued persuading as the train was about to leave, and she needed to stash her things quickly.

She didn’t want to carry them the whole way.

"Alright, be sure to visit often when you have time."

Thinking of the factory’s many affairs, Chen Guanghai conceded.

He waved goodbye and turned away.

Once he left, Su Xiaoxiao breathed a sigh of relief, finally gone.

She discreetly found a spot and stored the two large bundles in the small warehouse, then leisurely boarded the train with her crossbody bag.

The train started slowly, Su Xiaoxiao had a hard seat this time. Sitting by the window, she watched the passing scenery with appreciation.

These older trains seemed nice too, moving slower, allowing her to enjoy the views along the way.

Su Xiaoxiao thought to herself, lulled into a light sleep by the clattering of the train.

Feeling hazy, she suddenly felt her bag being tugged.

Seriously, again? Is there no end to this?

Su Xiaoxiao was speechless, encountering a thief on the way there and now again.

Opening her eyes, she saw a pair of hands sneaking into her bag from the side.

Looking up, she met the awkward gaze of the lady opposite her.

The other quickly averted her eyes, looking guilty.

Su Xiaoxiao could understand her feelings well.

Out of the house, no one wants to stick their neck out for a stranger.

Noticing the thief rummaging through her bag more and more frantically, she kindly reminded, "Hey, brother, is it possible there’s nothing in my bag?"