Jiang Qiaoqiao's body stiffened instinctively.
Just what I feared most came to pass.
The street where the bank is located is very lively.
She looked at the people coming and going, wanting to ask for help, but hesitant to take the risk.
She had finally been reborn, and before she could even become a rich woman and enjoy life, she was about to die like this.
She didn't dare to look back at the man's face, and could only follow his instructions, moving step by step into a secluded alley nearby.
"Hey, Qiaoqiao, what are you doing here? Shopping?"
Just then, a familiar voice rang out.
Jiang Qiaoqiao looked up and met Aunt Zhao's ambiguous gaze.
Zhao Da Niang's cloudy old eyes were filled with excitement.
She said that Jiang Qiaoqiao always dressed up so extravagantly, she must be flirting with men outside, and now she's caught her red-handed.
When she gets back today, she'll have to tell all the older women and young wives in the courtyard about it.
Yes, we still need to go to Director Huo's house.
Director Chen said today that as a stepmother, she shouldn't interfere in Huo Beixiao and his wife's affairs, and she's also worried that the young couple might not know how to manage a household.
Ask her to keep an eye on things more often, and tell them if there are any problems.
If she were to tell Director Chen this big news, he would definitely thank her, and might even whisper in Director Huo's ear to help her son get a government position!
"Qiaoqiao, the man next to you looks unfamiliar! Is he your brother?" Aunt Zhao asked.
At this moment, the robber held a knife to Jiang Qiaoqiao's waist, but his movements were so subtle that it appeared to outsiders that he was actually holding Jiang Qiaoqiao's waist.
Aunt Zhao glanced at the robber's hand with a face full of disgust.
That Jiang Qiaoqiao! She really is no good!
"Speak properly."
As the robber's menacing voice reached her ears, the knife pressed against Jiang Qiaoqiao's waist tightened instantly, and a sharp pain shot through her waist.
Jiang Qiaoqiao forced a smile, "Yes, yes..."
As she responded, she kept blinking at Aunt Zhao.
Although she knew that Aunt Zhao probably wouldn't understand what she meant, what if she did?
As expected, Aunt Zhao didn't understand her plea for help at all. Not only did she not understand, she also looked at the man's hand on her waist with disgust.
He raised his voice and said, "Hey, even if this is your own brother, you can't do this! A man's head and a woman's waist are not to be touched. What kind of behavior is this, hugging and kissing in the street? If this gets back to Engineer Huo's ears from people who don't know your brother, won't you two start arguing?"
As she spoke, Aunt Zhao stepped forward and tugged at the robber, saying, "Brother, let go of her! This isn't good for your sister's reputation in public!"
Aunt Zhao's actions stunned not only the robber but also Jiang Qiaoqiao.
Just now she clearly felt that Aunt Zhao did not understand her meaning, but now she felt that Aunt Zhao understood her meaning and was using this method to save her.
She clearly felt the tip of the knife pressed against her waist tremble.
The robber was clearly panicking.
But he was unwilling to let her, this cooked duck, go to waste.
The robber glared at Granny Zhao, his eyes filled with malice. "Old hag, get out of my way, or I'll kill you too!"
Aunt Zhao turned pale with fright and looked at the robber as if she understood something.
He quickly took several steps back, then turned and ran away without the slightest hesitation.
Jiang Qiaoqiao sighed helplessly. She had thought that Aunt Zhao was going to save her, but she had indeed been overthinking things.
The robber stared at Aunt Zhao's back, as if worried that she would call the police. He loosened his grip on Jiang Qiaoqiao's waist slightly.
Jiang Qiaoqiao's eyes flashed, and taking advantage of the moment, she quickly bent her elbow and shoved it back.
Caught off guard, the robber grunted and instinctively took a step back.
Taking advantage of the break, Jiang Qiaoqiao took off running towards the bank.
"Help! Someone, catch the robber!"
She ran while shouting.
The robber reacted and moved quickly, catching up with her in just two steps after she ran out.
He grabbed her hair and slapped her hard across the face. "You bitch, you stole money from home and tried to run away, and you even dare to try and frame me! I'll beat you to death!"
As soon as the man said this, the crowd around her, who were about to rush forward to help her, immediately stopped in their tracks.
However, the human traffickers' accomplices who had been hiding in the crowd revealed themselves.
"Sister-in-law, that money was Gang-ge's money to treat Gouwa's illness and save his life! Gouwa is your own son, how could you be so heartless as to steal the money for Gouwa's life-saving treatment and run away?"
"Sister-in-law, Gouwa has such a disease, and you didn't want to be a burden, so Gang Ge even agreed to a divorce. But you shouldn't have taken the money for Gouwa's life-saving treatment!"
...
The robber had four accomplices, all of whom were strong and healthy young men.
Their lines come naturally.
It was obvious that they were not acting on impulse; they had not only planned how to deal with all the unexpected situations, but they also cooperated seamlessly.
They must be repeat offenders, and who knows how many times they've succeeded using this method.
The crowd who were trying to help Jiang Qiaoqiao catch the robber just now.
By this time, he was filled with righteous indignation.
"What kind of person is this! The child is sick, and not only did she run away, but she also stole the child's life-saving money!"
"Pah! A woman like that doesn't deserve to be a mother!"
"Pah! They're a disgrace to women!"
"A woman like that deserves to be beaten to death!"
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