"Qi Yue, take a detour to the supply and marketing cooperative first, and then go to eat." Xiao Yihan whispered.
The three of them drove to the town's supply and marketing cooperative first. Xiao Yihan got out of the car and went in. After a while, he came out holding a small bag.
He sat in the passenger seat and threw the small bag to Chu Jingqiu, "Your clothes are torn. Change into these clothes and shoes later, and then we'll go eat."
Chu Jingqiu felt warmth from this seemingly cold young man. She said gratefully, "You saved me and even let me spend money. I really don't know how to repay you. Thank you so much!"
Xiao Yihan waved his hand to indicate that you were welcome.
The three of them drove to the state-owned restaurant. The two of them got off the car first to order food, leaving Chu Jingqiu to change clothes in the car. Chu Jingqiu opened the bag and saw that Xiao Yihan had bought her a red checkered white collar shirt, a pair of dark blue pants, a pair of liberation shoes, and a pair of socks. It must be said that Xiao Yihan had good taste. This outfit was still very fashionable in this era.
Chu Jingqiu's mouth curled up unconsciously. She hurriedly changed into new clothes and shoes, then braided her messy hair into two fluffy pigtails, letting them hang naturally over her shoulders. Finally, she used her tattered clothes to soak up some leftover water, wiped her face clean, and got out of the car.
Just now, she was running on the road without shoes on her right foot. Relying on some mental strength, she didn't feel much pain. Now she realized that her right foot was in so much pain that she could hardly touch the ground, so she limped into the restaurant.
The two of them ordered food in the restaurant and sat by the window waiting for Chu Jingqiu. When Chu Jingqiu walked in, their eyes lit up.
I saw a girl about 165cm tall, wearing a red checkered top. Her black hair made her face look as white as the spring snow. She had almond eyes and rosy cheeks. The pigtails hanging naturally on her shoulders made her look pure and pretty. Her lips were naturally red, and she had a tall figure and a slender waist.
His limping gait was a bit discordant, but his outstanding appearance still attracted everyone's attention as soon as he entered.
Chu Jingqiu limped over to the table where Xiao Yihan and Qi Yue were sitting. Qi Yue said exaggeratedly, "Oh my God, is this Chu Zhiqing? She looked like a little beggar just now, but now she's transformed into a fairy!"
Xiao Yihan and Chu Jingqiu picked up the same stool at the same time. Chu Jingqiu saw the man with sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, a handsome face, a high nose, and delicate features as if carved by a knife and an axe; while Xiao Yihan saw the girl's almond eyes wide open, her long eyelashes like a doll fluttering, and her cherry lips slightly open. The two of them stared at each other in a daze, and their gazes intertwined like electric currents.
Qi Yue deliberately coughed loudly, and the two hurriedly avoided looking at each other. Chu Jingqiu blushed and lowered her head, and Xiao Yihan covered his mouth with the back of his hand and coughed awkwardly.
At this time, the waiter of the state-owned restaurant reminded them that the meal was ready and they should go and get it themselves. At that time, the employees in the state-owned restaurants were all regular employees, and each of them was very powerful. They would go and get their own meals.
"Brother, let's go serve the meal. Chu Zhiqing, your feet are not convenient, so you sit here and wait!" Qi Yue stood up and patted Xiao Yihan on the shoulder.
The three of them ordered a braised pork, a scrambled egg with green peppers, a stir-fried bean sprouts, and an egg drop soup, which were some of the better dishes served in the restaurant today. They also ordered three bowls of rice and a few steamed buns.
Chu Jingqiu felt that today's food was particularly delicious. One reason was that she was hungry and hadn't eaten for two meals in a row. She thought it was mainly because vegetables in this era were all grown with organic fertilizer, and pigs were fed for a long time without hormones. The braised pork was especially delicious, soft and sticky, leaving a lingering fragrance in the mouth.
The three of them ate and chatted, and Xiao Yihan asked casually: "Where is Xiao Zhiqing from? How long have you been queuing up?"
"I'm from Beijing, and I've only been queuing for a month. Where are you from?"
Qi Yue looked at Xiao Yihan and said happily, "We are both from Beijing. It seems we are from the same hometown!"
"I am grateful to have met you in a foreign land and have been saved by you. I will never forget your kindness. If anyone needs me, Chu Jingqiu, I will do anything for you." Chu Jingqiu accidentally blurted out the slang he used in the army.
Xiao Yihan raised the corner of his mouth. "Can you describe the specific details of your interactions with those traffickers yesterday? You can also tell us what you think of them. We'll have to ask them when we get to the police station later."
"A few of us educated youth agreed to meet at the primary school gate at the west entrance of the town around 4 p.m. and then go back to the educated youth site together. Two educated youth had already arrived, but two hadn't returned yet. Just then, this old lady came over. She was dressed in rags and walked straight up to me. She told me that her grandson was sick and in the hospital, and she was anxious to go to the machinery factory to ask her youngest son for money for the child's medical treatment. Although I had only been here for a month, I happened to know that the machinery factory was at the foot of the mountain north of the town, not far from here, so I told her how to get there. Unexpectedly, the old lady said she couldn't tell east from west and north from east, and even knelt down and begged me to lead her. I thought the way was not far, so I took her there. As we were passing through a small alley, she suddenly covered my mouth with a cloth. I tried to struggle but I had no strength left, and then I fainted."
Chu Jingqiu took a sip of his soup and continued, "When I woke up, I found myself lying in a utility room similar to a firewood shed. The room was very small, but it was partitioned off. Firewood was placed outside, and inside was a bed made of broken planks. If an outsider accidentally pushed open the door, they would only see the firewood and would not realize that there was someone hiding inside. My mouth was blocked by a torn towel, and my hands and feet were tied.
Just as I was thinking of a way to escape, I heard the door of the woodshed open. I quickly closed my eyes and pretended to faint. At this time, an old woman and a thin man came in. The thin man lifted my chin and said to the old woman, "You got a good batch of goods this time. They are really beautiful. I guess they can sell for a high price. There are no tails left!"
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