The man's eyes darted around, clearly looking for the Red Soldiers. Tang Yue frowned. Why were these people so afraid of those with red ribbons tied around their arms? And it seemed they didn't even have the right to speak.
The old woman carrying the steamed buns wanted to continue, but Chang Yin didn't want to waste any more time. He placed two ten-yuan bills on the old woman's arm and said, "Auntie, consider this compensation for my comrade taking the buns without permission. Can we go now?"
The old woman saw the two ten-yuan bills on her arm as she held the steamer basket, quickly grabbed them with her other hand and stuffed them into her pocket. Her droopy eyelids darted around with a mischievous glint in her eyes, as if she wanted to say something more, but Qin Diao's voice was neither warm nor cold, "With so many people around, you still don't know..."
The old woman holding the steamed buns seemed to understand. She feigned magnanimity and snorted, "Hmph! You're smart enough not to take advantage of the public or undermine socialism. I'll forgive you this time."
After saying that, he took advantage of the moment when no one was paying attention and ran away quickly.
Chang Yin turned around and solemnly thanked Qin Diao. He had also heard some of the surrounding discussions and knew that the old lady in front of him used to be a rich family's young lady. This identity was not very friendly to her now.
Therefore, Chang Yin only expressed his gratitude solemnly but did not salute. Now that they are out in the world, wherever they go, they not only represent the image of the military, but their attitudes are also subject to interpretation by onlookers.
Even if Chang Yin wanted to do something, he couldn't.
Qin Diao waved his hand, "I didn't help you much, that's just the truth. I, an old woman, never lie. Alright, you've thanked me, now go on your way."
After speaking, Qin Diao didn't wait for Tang Yue and the others to leave; instead, he turned around and left first.
Some people looked in the direction Qin Diao left, puzzled. "That's strange. How dare that old woman come into the city like this today? Why isn't she staying cooped up in her dilapidated house?"
"Hey, this old lady has always been strong-willed. If it weren't for her grandchildren, she probably wouldn't have been so obedient and let those people torment her."
"Hey? You know what, I think this old lady is in pretty good spirits today. Logically speaking, she shouldn't be like this."
Tang Yue heard the crowd's doubts and had a bad feeling. However, they were busy going to the supply and marketing cooperative and the state-run restaurant to resupply, so they didn't follow the old lady. But Tang Yue's consciousness was already focused on the old lady.
On the way to the state-run restaurant, Li Tieniu was listless, looking no different from a fish that had been dried out.
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