In response to Xiao Jiahua's questioning, Lu Da cleared his throat.
He said arrogantly: "There is an urban and rural supply and marketing cooperative in the suburbs. Just go there and buy all the food and daily necessities and leave them there. Our people will naturally pick them up in batches."
"So you've even prepared a den to sell stolen goods?" Xiao Jiahua was shocked.
"Hmph, don't be so funny. The supply and marketing cooperative has a purchase and sale list. Bring me the receipt later."
Lu Da looked like he was familiar with the place.
He also emphasized, "Brothers are only after money. If you buy it honestly, we will naturally keep our promise and help you pack the cotton quilt neatly."
The supply and marketing cooperative designated by the Lu brothers is not far away.
But if Xiao Jiahua and Tong Qifang went alone, no one could guarantee that these scoundrels would not do something to Mian Xi behind their backs.
To be on the safe side, Xiao Jiahua chose to go alone and let Tong Qifang stay in the cotton warehouse to supervise them packing first.
Tong Qifang objected immediately.
"Xiaoxiao, it's getting dark, it's too dangerous for you to go alone."
Xiao Jiahua shook his head: "These people are short-sighted and just want to make a profit before they leave. We are the purchasing representatives of Taifeng County. We have the Corps as our backing. They dare not hurt us.
"Besides, Mian Xi is more important. We must not make any mistakes tonight. We have to take a gamble even if it means taking a gamble."
Public property is more important than anything else.
Besides, Xiao Jiahua had promised Xiao Dabao and Xiao Shitou that she would go home this weekend, and she didn't want to break her promise.
Tong Qifang's eyes were red as she handed her the cash she had on her. "Xiaoxiao, take good care of yourself. You must come back soon."
Xiao Jiahua comforted her: "Sister Tong, don't worry."
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Xiao Jiahua rode his bicycle through the crisscrossing cotton fields for a long time before finally finding the designated supply and marketing cooperative.
By this time, the sky had completely darkened, and the night was shrouded in a layer of panic.
This supply and marketing cooperative is located at a three-way intersection where urban and rural areas meet. It is a small two-story house with sealed windows and a gray door covered with cobwebs. It looks like a shady shop no matter how you look at it.
Xiao Jiahua rode into the yard and parked his bicycle.
Suddenly, two slap sounds were heard from inside the door, followed by a man's faint groan.
“…”
A chill rose from the soles of his feet to his heart, and Xiao Jiahua felt a little regretful. Could it be that he had miscalculated and really encountered a human trafficker?
Fortunately, she had sharp eyes and saw in the moonlight an old sickle for harvesting wheat hanging on the outer wall of the shabby house.
The sickle had not been used for a long time and had become rusty, but she did not dislike it. She took it down quietly and held it tightly in her hand.
If we really encounter criminals, the worst that can happen is that we will all perish together.
Suppressing her heartbeat, she knocked on the door, but no one answered.
Dong Dong, she knocked again, and the room seemed to become quiet, and still no one answered.
Xiao Jiahua's heart was in his throat.
When I was about to knock again, the shabby wooden door suddenly opened from the inside with a creak, and a hand with dry skin and sharp nails stretched out!
"Ah! Help!" Xiao Jiahua waved the sickle in fear.
"What are you shouting for? Are you calling for the soul?"
An old woman with gray hair, tattered clothes, a mix of Uyghur and Chinese clothing, which looked a bit out of place, leaned against the door and glared at her fiercely.
Very good, there is a shadow, it’s a living person.
"Whose girl are you? What are you doing here in the middle of the night?" The old lady rolled her eyes and spoke in a loud voice.
Xiao Jiahua: “…”
At this moment, can we say that she came here to buy a sickle?
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Xiao Jiahua briefly introduced himself.
The old woman was originally very impatient, but when she heard that she was introduced by Lu Da and Lu Er, she immediately changed her attitude, said her surname was Jin, and kindly invited Xiao Jiahua in.
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