Kissed and Seduced By the Most Rough Man in the Village-Chapter 184: The Unreliable Network of Big Gao

Everything happened too suddenly. However, compared to the ruthless traffickers, the police were trained professionals. Their speed was swift, almost rushing towards the three traffickers in the next second. Danger arrived swiftly, but their elimination was even faster.

The three traffickers were apprehended by the police, and the officers who remained upstairs discovered three more traffickers. Among them were a pregnant woman, an elderly lady, and a man. Su Xiaoxiao tallied the number in her mind, matching the count from the news reports of the previous life, confirming that all the members of the gang were present. Her heart, which had been tense, finally eased back into place.

"Comrade, I truly appreciate what you did just now. If it weren’t for your timely intervention, today would have certainly seen a major incident," the chief police officer exclaimed, gripping Jiang Yexun’s hand gratefully.

"It’s nothing. It’s what we should do," Jiang Yexun responded calmly and nobly, portraying the image of an upright and honest young man.

Su Xiaoxiao had seen his carefree demeanor in the production team, so his sudden righteous words made her inwardly chuckle. But soon, the police officers directed their gratitude towards Su Xiaoxiao standing at the side, their expressions shifting from seriousness to appreciation.

"And you, comrade, thank you for notifying us. If it weren’t for your bravery, this heinous event could have continued, causing even more victims," one of the officers expressed.

Su Xiaoxiao, feeling the weight of their words, instinctively straightened her posture. "No, it’s nothing. It’s what we should do."

"By the way, what are your names? Where do you live or work?" the chief police officer inquired.

"I’m Jiang Yexun, and this is my fiancée, Su Xiaoxiao. She is an educated youth from Shanghai. We don’t have jobs; we live at the Hong Feng Production Team," Jiang Yexun briefly explained their situation.

The police chief nodded. As they had to protect the abducted woman, they conducted the formalities right there in the yard.

Su Xiaoxiao and Jiang Yexun also gave a concise account of the situation. They shared an unspoken agreement and deliberately omitted mentioning their encounter with these traffickers on the train.

After completing the written records, Su Xiaoxiao and Jiang Yexun promptly took their leave. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Jiang Yexun rode his bicycle and took Su Xiaoxiao to the post office. First, they retrieved the parcel he had sent from Beijing. Inside it were not only the items they had bought for themselves but also a gift for Big Gao—a portable radio that could be carried and listened to.

The price of such a portable radio was nearly three times that of the larger radios everyone had, and it was only available in a few cities in the north. Acquiring an industrial ticket was troublesome enough, and their monthly ration from the cooperative was even scarcer than television sets. They had to ask Zong Xiaoping for help, and they only managed to purchase it after leaving Beijing. Fortunately, it didn’t take too long.

Though it was a bit of trouble, giving a gift to someone like Big Gao couldn’t be done casually.

Big Gao hadn’t expected that they had bought a gift for him, and his smile beamed brightly.

"So, this is my sister-in-law, right? Yexun, you’re a lucky guy," Big Gao lightly tapped Jiang Yexun’s shoulder.

"Yes, I’m truly fortunate," Jiang Yexun wholeheartedly agreed. Without the blessing of his ancestors, how could a rural lad like him have married a beautiful educated youth like Su Xiaoxiao?

Big Gao observed Jiang Yexun’s cheerful demeanor and couldn’t help but steal a glance at Su Xiaoxiao. He had never expected that his brother would choose a partner like this.

In the past, everyone assumed that if he ever got married, it would be because his family was pressuring him, and he would casually marry a girl who appeared simple and well-mannered, someone who could handle everything both inside and outside the home without requiring much effort from Jiang Yexun.

However, Jiang Yexun had actually found such a gentle and tender girl, someone who seemed to be easily frightened by a louder voice. She was undeniably beautiful, just standing there captivating everyone under his command. If any man had a wife like her, he would hold her in the palm of his hand and shower her with love.

It wasn’t surprising that Jiang Yexun, who had never owed anyone favors, urgently sought him out last time to purchase a hundred-year wild ginseng for a hefty sum of six thousand yuan. This lad was truly generous. If this delicate wife of his were to run away... Well, it was likely that all the money he had secretly saved over the past ten years would go down the drain.

"Sister, it’s almost the New Year. You’re free to pick anything you fancy from here. Whatever catches your eye, just take it. Your boyfriend and I are long-time friends, and you don’t need to be polite here," Big Brother Gaonerously insisted.

"Thank you, Brother Gao," Su Xiaoxiao sweetly replied, deliberately glancing at Jiang Yexun. Jiang Yexun nodded, prompting her to take a look at the items.

They didn’t actually lack anything, but they didn’t want to refuse Big Gao’s kind intentions. So, she didn’t choose anything rare—just a selection of sunflower seeds, peanuts, and some candy for snacks. Then she picked a piece of pork belly and a pork rib, planning to make braised pork and soy sauce braised ribs when they got back.

While Su Xiaoxiao leisurely perused, Big Gao and Jiang Yexun went to the side to chat about old items.

"Big Gao, could your friends over in Harbor City help check the general prices of old items in the market?" Jiang Yexun asked.

"It’s easy; I’ll just have someone asking around. The problem is we don’t have an expert here. Even if we get the stuff back, we won’t know if it’s authentic," Big Gao expressed some difficulty.

But thinking about the two old items he got from Jiang Yexun last time, he laughed, "Your judgment is pretty good. The two things you sold me last time fetched 1,500 yuan each in Harbor City. My friend said they were pretty good; he might take some more. I’ll give you an extra 500 later."

Jiang Yexun’s gaze darkened as he thought about the two items he sold at a low price. It was only after selling two old items with the little educated youth in Beijing that he realized how valuable they were outside.

"Big Gao, have you been to Harbor City before?" Jiang Yexun suddenly asked.

Big Gao was momentarily surprised but then realized what he meant. After a moment of silence, he said, "Well, I usually visit Harbor City every two or three months. I have planned to go there this month. With the New Year approaching, I need to get some rare items. I’ll stay there longer this time and check the market prices myself."

"Alright, take care. With your prominent stall, there must be someone eyeing it. Don’t be complacent; be extra cautious each time," Jiang Yexun warned with a furrowed brow.

Big Gao chuckled and patted him, "Look at you, now that you have a partner, you’re a changed man. You’re looking out for people now."