Qiu Jiadong scoffed and said to his lackey in a nonchalant tone, "She asked me if I wanted to buy quail eggs or buttons! Do you think I'd buy that woman's frivolous stuff?"
The henchman laughed loudly, "This woman really doesn't know how to talk. Does our boss even want your quail eggs and buttons?"
One of them kicked the box of quail eggs.
"Such a pretty girl, selling quail eggs, how pathetic! I'll give you a tip: come over here, light a cigarette for Brother Qiu, say a few nice words, and Brother Qiu won't bother you!"
The "not good people" quartet was indeed a bunch of scumbags; Chu Yu was right about them.
In mid-1983, the nationwide crackdown had just begun, but Deyang had not yet taken any major action. At least on the streets and alleys, one could still see idle young people who did not engage in any proper work.
However, this is all due to historical reasons. The college entrance examination was suspended for ten years, and many young people returned to the city without jobs and became unemployed.
At this age, people are prone to impulsiveness. If they don't study, don't have jobs, and aren't disciplined, wouldn't they become lawless when they get together?
Chu Yu was about to speak when the older woman who had bought the buttons yesterday stopped her. The woman was just passing by and wanted to check on the young girl's business, but she never expected to witness this.
“Girl, don’t mess with them. These guys have iron rods on their waists! They call themselves the Iron Rod Gang. They collect stall fees from individual vendors and bully young girls. You’re all alone. If they target you, you’re definitely in trouble! You might as well be more compliant and just give them a cigarette and let it go.”
The older sister meant well. Young girls setting up stalls must sometimes find themselves alone, right?
The Iron Rod Gang has a terrible reputation in Deyang. If they have their eyes on you, you can commit crimes anywhere—on the streets, on your way home, in the dark thickets of weeds.
Chu Yu's appearance is too outstanding. Her older sister is afraid that she will be targeted and if something bad happens, the girl's reputation will be completely ruined and her life will be ruined. It's really not worth it for a group of thugs!
Chu Yu understood her elder sister's meaning. She was in the open, while the Iron Rod Gang was in the shadows, and the Iron Rod Gang had a large group of members. If they really wanted to cause her trouble, she wouldn't be able to defend herself. Besides, isn't the common person's life just about things going smoothly? No matter how much or how little they earn, as long as life is smooth and peaceful, that's what makes life comfortable.
She didn't want to make enemies, but was she really going to offer this Brother Qiu a cigarette?
He lit a cigarette, said some sweet words, and then what?
Will this Brother Qiu really have the mercy to let her go? I doubt it'll be that easy!
As long as she continues to do business in Deyang, she must resolve this matter. However, she has neither connections nor resources, so expecting Brother Qiu to release her is simply wishful thinking.
Chu Yu adopted the negotiating demeanor she had adopted in her past life, speaking calmly:
"Brothers, I am not as wealthy as you are. I just run a small business at a stall and earn a meager living. I hope you will be kind enough to help me... If you don't mind, I'll treat you to a cigarette as a token of my respect."
She spoke very politely, and she was sensible. As the saying goes, you can't hit a smiling face. Qiu's underlings all felt that being complimented by such a beautiful girl was a great honor.
But Qiu Jiadong wasn't buying it.
Qiu Jiadong's greedy gaze lingered on Chu Yu's ample chest!
This girl is absolutely gorgeous!
What kind of woman hasn't he seen in his life?
I've never seen anything like this before.
Her skin was as soft as tofu, and her appearance was like that of a lady from a painting. She was beautiful even without makeup. If she had more makeup and eyebrows, she would be both charming and radiant.
With such a beautiful face and such a great figure, how could any man resist her charm?
After Qiu Jiadong committed the crime last time, he was kept under the control of his family. He finally took his brothers out hunting after things calmed down. He never expected to encounter such an extreme case on his first trip.
Qiu Jiadong's smile was particularly lewd:
"You think you can just leave after giving me a pack of cigarettes? You think you can get rid of a beggar like that? I'll tell you the truth! I'm itchy here, little sister, can you scratch me?"
The four of them burst into laughter.
"Brother Qiu, you're so lewd! Don't scare the girl!"
"Brother, where does it itch? Tell your little sister! Let your little sister see the world!"
"Did you hear what Brother Qiu said? Hurry up and come over here to scratch Brother Qiu! Who does Brother Qiu think he is? He's only coming to see you out of respect!"
Chu Yu was definitely not going to go there; if soft tactics didn't work, they'd have to resort to hard ones!
This guy called Brother Qiu is so arrogant now, but how long can he keep up his swagger?
Soon, a nationwide crackdown will be launched, and this time the scale and intensity will be unprecedented. Anyone caught as an example will be shot. This Brother Qiu is definitely not the first time he has acted recklessly. As long as he makes a big fuss, he will definitely not be able to withstand the investigation!
Chu Yu deliberately raised her voice so that the onlookers would know about it, thus confirming that these people were harassing and extorting her.
"In broad daylight, you dared to extort money in front of the Deyang Department Store, and when that failed, you harassed and assaulted women! Aren't you afraid I'll report you to the police and make a big fuss about it?"
Qiu Jiadong laughed so hard, as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world, that he almost dropped his cigarette on the ground.
"Hahaha, she's going to call the police! She said she's going to call the police!" Qiu Jiadong looked at his henchman beside him, laughing uncontrollably. "Did you hear that? She said she's going to call the police to sue me!"
"You little brat who sells buttons dares to sue our Brother Qiu! Let me tell you the truth! Our Brother Qiu has powerful backers! People you can't afford to offend!"
After Qiu Jiadong had finished laughing, he wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes with his fingers.
That brat is so arrogant! She hasn't even done anything to him yet, and she's already trying to mess with him! The woman in front of him was also threatening to kill herself at first, saying she was going to sue him or jump into the river, but in the end, her father suppressed it!
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