Showing off? What is showing off?
Before Chen Chen could react, Ning Yuan had already roughly grabbed him and disappeared around the corner.
She was putting on airs just to make Uncle Liu and his gang flinch and be wary for a moment, so she could escape from the standoff!
A disturbance broke out right in front of the police station, and no one came out on top!
Sure enough, this time, no one openly stopped them.
Because they lingered for too long, the guard at the gate, looking wary, called for someone to come and check on the two groups of suspicious-looking guys.
"Let's go!" Seeing this, Uncle Liu could only suppress his anger and turn to leave with his men.
After leaving the police station, the skinny guy clenched his fists and finally couldn't help but growl angrily—
"Brother, it's 1,500 yuan! She's taken all the money we have, even though we have guns..."
Uncle Liu suddenly raised his hand and pressed the scalding cigarette butt against the skinny bamboo pole's neck: "Shut up!"
"Ouch—!" The skinny bamboo pole's neck veins bulged from the pain, but under Uncle Liu's gloomy and cold gaze, he forced himself not to cry out.
"If it weren't for your incompetence in handling a middle school teacher, you wouldn't have been able to make me lose so much money!" Uncle Liu sneered, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
The skinny bamboo pole was in so much pain that he dared not speak or struggle. He hadn't done anything right, and this was already a minor punishment; it was good enough that he hadn't been buried alive.
He was genuinely terrified of his older brother. He couldn't understand how that brat dared to challenge him; ignorance is bliss!
Fat Winter Melon could only come to the rescue: "Big Brother, we've seriously injured three people. This can't just end like this. I've already sent people to follow them. This time, we'll definitely find out their background and skin them alive!"
Uncle Liu then released his cigarette butt, threw it on the ground, and said coldly, "That brat must have someone backing her. How could she know so much?"
It is also known that when the price of antiques rises, it marks the beginning of a golden age—meaning that people will gradually have the spare money and means to collect collectibles.
This is not the kind of perspective that ordinary ordinary citizens and rural girls would have.
He's even starting to wonder if he offended someone when he received the goods, or if there's some force behind Ning Yuan that's targeting him.
That guy named Chen Chen is definitely a top-notch military expert.
"The big guy next to her is definitely not an ordinary person. Don't make any rash moves. The person I'm dealing with must be dealt with decisively!" Uncle Liu said grimly.
He had his eye on the Yuan Dynasty plum vase a month ago, and after the news was released, someone had already placed a high-priced order!
I thought I could get something good for a few dozen yuan or even for free, but I ended up spending a lot of money!
The girl realized that she didn't want her subordinates to suffer too many losses in this small county town, and she especially didn't want to lose these two antiques, particularly the Yuan Dynasty plum vase, which is why she dared to be so arrogant.
We've weathered the storms, but capsized in a small ditch!
A murderous glint flashed in Uncle Liu's eyes.
Damn it... he will never let that brat get away with this!
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"Sister-in-law, they won't let you off the hook. How are you going to sell your goods in the city after this?" Chen Chen looked at Ning Yuan, feeling utterly exasperated.
He was particularly sensitive to murderous intent and hostility. That Uncle Liu was definitely not someone to be trifled with. If someone like that held a grudge against him, he would be in big trouble.
Ning Yuan finally breathed a sigh of relief, her legs weak and her mind and body exhausted: "Then let's not sell it."
Despite the freezing weather, her vest was soaked with sweat. How could she not be terrified when she suddenly found herself in a life-or-death situation?!
If she had been as cowardly as she was in her past life, she would have fainted long ago and been sold off along with her goods!
Fortunately, she had spent more than half a year struggling in the black market and had Grandma Xia as her role model, which helped her develop the ability to improvise and adapt to different situations.
Chen Chen was stunned: "But weren't you just planning to take Sister Manhua with you to sell the mountain products to various units in the county?"
Ning Yuan took out a handkerchief and wiped the cold sweat from her forehead: "I already have about 1,700 yuan, why am I still selling mountain products? I should use that time to prepare for the exam. Do you think harvesting goods and working isn't tiring?"
She worked herself to the bone selling mountain products for half a year and only earned a little over three hundred yuan, half of which went to Rong Zhaonan.
As for the business of selling mountain products, she had already introduced Manhua to Sister Zhang. All she needed to do was guide Manhua on what to do behind the scenes. It didn't require much skill.
Whether the deal goes through ultimately depends on Manhua's understanding and perseverance.
As for antiques and such, it's not too late to sell them after she goes to university!
As for why she doesn't keep the antiques for decades to sell for tens of millions, only a brainless idiot would ask that question, right?
The old lady has quite a few top-quality antique items, including several plum vases.
She needs start-up capital to start a business, and she also has to support herself, her two elderly parents, and Rong Zhaonan. How much money can she make by selling mountain products alone?
Why not exchange it for money? Are we supposed to live a life of hardship like Teacher Zhu for decades, only to become rich and powerful before we die?
She's not mentally challenged!
Besides, she'll be leaving the county town to go to university, and sooner or later she'll have to entrust the sale of mountain products to someone else!
Ning Yuan sighed: "What your captain said actually makes sense. It's already February in the Gregorian calendar, and the college entrance examination is just a few months away. I'm not going to the county town to sell goods for the next few months. I'll leave the village after I get into university."
They all ran away back then. China is so big, she could make a big profit and run away, what's there to be afraid of?
As for now, even if Uncle Liu's gang finds out which village she's in, do you think they'd dare to go into the village and make a move?
With poor transportation, villagers are relatively isolated. Even before an unfamiliar face enters the village, the whole village already knows about it.
Back then, when Chen Chen took her home late at night, Aunt Wang even saw him at the village entrance!
Not to mention that Rong Zhaonan will be staying in the village for the time being, and with Xiaobai the wolf guarding the house, she's not afraid!
Chen Chen was at a loss for words. It turned out that she had already planned her escape route on the spot. No wonder she dared to scheme against Uncle Liu and his gang of ruthless thugs.
He could only sigh that this young sister-in-law was truly—his grandmother's "the bolder the people, the greater the harvest," a very "Great Leap Forward" style.
Chen Chen shook his head: "But this is still too dangerous, sister-in-law. Do you want to go back and find Sister Manhua now?"
Ning Yuan thought for a moment and said, "No rush. I need to go to the post office to make a phone call and deposit money. Then I need to go to the county guesthouse later."
She can't carry that much money with her!
Chen Chen frowned, glancing discreetly at the street not far away: "Sister-in-law, Uncle Liu's men are still watching us."
Doesn't this mean she's exposed her usual relationships and activity schedule?
Ning Yuan's big eyes darted around, and she said with a smile, "Don't worry."
With that, she turned and headed toward the post office.
Chen Chen didn't know what she was planning, but he felt that this sister-in-law seemed to have a lot of "bad ideas".
He could only escort Ning Yuan to the post office.
Ning Yuan entered the post office and found that many people were queuing up to make phone calls on Sunday, so she obediently joined the queue.
Seeing this, Chen Chen simply went to the telegraph window, showed his identification, and immediately gained priority in sending telegrams.
After he finished sending a telegram to both the capital and the provincial capital, he turned around and saw that Ning Yuan was still in line. He decided to go out of the post office to have a smoke and get some fresh air.
He was reassured that the post office was quite safe.
As soon as Chen Chen stepped outside, he saw a tall, slender figure standing at the door.
He paused for a moment, then immediately went to greet him, somewhat surprised: "Captain, when did you join the county? What brings you to the post office?"
Chen Chen noticed that his team leader had changed into a brand new blue work uniform, with the top button of the collar fastened.
This seemingly ordinary work uniform, when worn by Rong Zhaonan, accentuated his broad shoulders and narrow waist, making his figure appear as elegant and slender as a poplar tree in winter.
"Hey, did your sister-in-law buy new clothes for the captain?" Chen Chen asked, circling around Rong Zhaonan with obvious delight.
The captain seems to have regained his previous spirit in the team; that dejected and gloomy atmosphere has dissipated a lot. That's great!
"Hmm." Rong Zhaonan casually tugged at the hem of his clothes, smoothing out the wrinkles at the corner.
Then, he looked behind Chen Chen, but didn't see anyone behind him. His brows furrowed: "Where is she? Still on the phone?"
Chen Chen was still admiring his captain's good looks, chuckling and nodding: "Yeah, Brother Nan, how did you know I brought my wife to the post office to make a phone call?"
Rong Zhaonan's handsome face turned cold, as if something was bothering him, but he did not answer Chen Chen's question.
You can't exactly say you were a petty spy staking out the post office for two or three hours!
Fortunately, he went to the restroom and missed Ning Yuan and Chen Chen when he came out, so no one saw them.
Rong Zhaonan said casually, "I came to the county town to meet a few people, you know them too, retired old comrades-in-arms. Ning Yuan wants to find two people to help look after her business."
Chen Chen immediately understood, his thick eyebrows furrowing: "My sister-in-law probably really needs to hire two bodyguards to keep an eye on her. She's far too audacious, like she's obsessed with money!"
He had never seen such a bold woman in his life. She was clearly terrified, yet she didn't show any fear when dealing with that group of thugs and even dared to blackmail them!
Rong Zhaonan raised an eyebrow: "What, what trouble has she gotten herself into?"
Chen Chen then recounted the whole story in detail.
Rong Zhaonan's face darkened, a cold glint flashing in his narrow eyes: "Those people have cornered you?"
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