Chapter 59 Kidnapping
The story combines childhood sweethearts, betrayal by a scumbag, marriage into a wealthy family, family property disputes, third-party interference, amnesia due to a car accident, help from an adorable child, and siblings recognizing each other, making it a culmination of melodramatic elements.
The dramatic plot had the shop owner so engrossed in listening that he couldn't stop crying. "Phew, Hanhan's life is so tragic. Her father died in a car accident, her mother left home, she got separated from her brother, her adoptive family treated her badly, and when she finally grew up, her childhood sweetheart abandoned her and married the female lead... In the end, she was paralyzed from the waist down and became an orphanage teacher!"
Yunxia: Her background is indeed tragic, but who told her to be the second female lead and to do a series of bad things.
After sighing, the shop owner wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes and pulled out a small notebook from behind him. "Fill in the contact address so I can send someone to deliver it."
After filling out the address and chatting with the shop owner for a while, the two got up and left.
"Bai Ye, can the shop owner make money doing business like this?"
"If you tell a good story, you get free gifts; if you don't, you pay three times the price. All things considered, you can earn just as much as other companies."
Wow, so there's more to it than meets the eye. Their marketing tactics are truly impressive. "Good stories, given away for free" is sure to attract a large number of people who love to take advantage of small things.
"There's a snack shop up ahead. Come on, I'll treat you to steamed buns and some oil tea and sesame paste!"
Upon hearing about food, Yunxia couldn't help but drool and quickly nodded in agreement. The two arrived at the shop, and Bai Ye, ever the friendly type, ordered two servings of steamed buns and oil tea with sesame paste!
"Oil tea and sesame paste is this place's signature dish, you should try it!"
"Um!"
It's numbing and spicy, much like the spicy soup from my past life, but the flavor isn't as strong. The sesame paste is a mixture of flour and tofu pudding, topped with a layer of braised soybean paste. A spoonful of oil tea and a spoonful of sesame paste create a unique and delicious contrast between strong and mild flavors.
"Wow, this tastes pretty good."
"That's right, my family's craftsmanship has been passed down for generations, and we're very particular about the ingredients..."
The stall owner proudly introduced the stall, and Bai Ye nodded in response from time to time, while the little girl focused on eating her rice.
After finishing their meal, Yunxia, whose stomach was bulging, suggested taking a walk to digest. Bai Ye readily agreed, and the two wandered aimlessly, playing a game of rock-paper-scissors to choose which way to 'turn' at a fork in the road.
Unbeknownst to her, she found herself on an empty road with hardly anyone around. Not far behind her, she heard the creaking of a car. Yunxia turned her head and glanced at it.
Upon catching sight of a fierce-looking man with tattooed arms and sensing the murderous intent in his eyes, Bai Ye became alert and pulled him aside.
Unexpectedly, the light brown van stopped abruptly, and four masked men got out and walked straight towards the two of them.
"run!"
Bai Ye grabbed the little girl's hand and ran quickly. The burly men's eyes narrowed, and they gave chase.
...
At the dead end, the two people holding hands were panting heavily, staring at the four burly men in front of them with hostile eyes.
"What...are you going to do?"
"The brothers are short of money and want to borrow some from Bai Shuhua, but when you need someone's help, you should at least prepare a small gift!"
Wow, the word 'kidnapping' is described in such a fresh and elegant way!
“This has nothing to do with her. Let her go, and I will go with you willingly.”
"Young Master Bai's friend must come from a well-off family. We brothers don't mind making a little extra money."
“My mother died in childbirth, my father sold the house and ran away with the money a year ago, and we don’t even know where he is now. My grandparents and maternal grandparents passed away before I was born. Are you sure you can get money by kidnapping me?”
Kidnapper leader: ...This must be a jinx descended upon the world!
"Boss, this girl is really pretty. I have connections. If we kidnap her and sell her, we can make a lot of money!"
Ugh, that damn accent, that old-fashioned dialect. Yun Xia peeked out slightly, and even with her face covered, she could tell at a glance that he was the sleazy man trafficker from People's Square.
Just as he was about to retort, the bandit leader struck first, punching and kicking with great force, making the sleazy man cry and beg for mercy.
"Damn it, I hate human trafficking the most! If you dare mention it again, I'll stab you a dozen times and throw you into the river to feed the fish!"
"I won't dare, I'll never dare again, boohoo!"
The sleazy man was lifted up by his accomplices. The bandit leader turned to the two men standing against the wall and said, "Hey, brothers, we've had a fight. You two are just making a spectacle of yourselves. Please leave."
Knowing the chances were slim, Bai Ye still couldn't help but say, "This has nothing to do with Xia Xia, let her go!"
"Boss, don't let go. That girl is very clever. I fell for her last time."
"***, with your stupidity, it wouldn't be surprising if you fell for a three-year-old child."
Sell me? Then don't blame me for being unethical. She lightly pounded her head with her little fists, pretending to suddenly realize something, and said, "Oh, I knew that voice sounded familiar. It's that sleazy guy from People's Square—the human trafficker."
Upon hearing this, the bandit leader's eyes widened, and he turned around angrily, saying, "Damn it, you're actually a human trafficker! Brothers, beat him up... beat him to death!"
The two henchmen went from sparring to a fierce beating, each punch aimed at vital points, driven by a bit of personal grudge. They only stopped when their hands and feet ached.
"Please come in, gentlemen!"
After secretly comparing the combat strength of both sides, Yun Xia sighed inwardly, tugged at Bai Ye's sleeve, and winked, indicating that she should compromise first.
The boy understood, took the girl's hand, and followed the masked bandits out of the alley.
...
In the northern suburbs, in the Wuliangshan area, there is an abandoned factory!
"Hey, it's almost noon, give me something to eat!"
"Heh! Behave yourself, don't try anything funny. Didn't you two have a good meal at the stall before you came here?"
Uh, so these guys had already set their sights on me back at the flea market!
"Don't blame your friends. She suffered an innocent misfortune. You... you should at least make sure she has something to eat!"
"Heh, Young Master Bai is quite chivalrous. Oh well, we just won't give it to you, what can you do about it?"
After saying that, he started rummaging through their bags, taking all their valuables. "Oh, this girl has a sweet tooth, doesn't she? All she eats are sweets. Aren't you afraid of getting cavities?"
"Hmph, it's none of your business!"
"Don't move! Give me back my crystal bear!"
The boy was sweating profusely with anxiety, frantically twisting his wrists, trying to break the hemp rope.
"Oh! Is this it?"
The crystal bear, the size of a pigeon's egg, was held in the fat, dark hand by the thug, who chuckled and threw it to the ground, stomping on it several times.
"Pah, I can't stand rich people the most. Can you eat this junk? Ha, I'll just find a hammer and smash it to pieces."
"No, you're not allowed to touch it."
The boy's fair neck was covered with bulging veins, a testament to his extreme anger.
"Hey, is this how you complete the boss's orders? When he gets back, I'm going to report you. You want to experience what happens to a pervert like that?"
Right now, the sleazy guy is hanging from a tree with a stinky sock stuffed in his mouth, acting like a salted fish swaying in the wind!
Recalling the sleazy man's miserable state, the henchman couldn't help but shudder. He uttered a few harsh words, but his bravado was all bark and no bite, before pushing open the door and leaving.
"Bai Ye, calm down. Crystal Bear, I'll think of something."
What could the boy do about the frail little girl? That was his first thought. But... her clear voice seemed to have a magical power, washing away all the anger in his heart.
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