70s Delicate Girl: A Guide to Being a Rich Woman-Chapter 191: Human Trafficker

After much hesitation, Zhao Qian finally decided to buy the clam oil, mainly because she envied Xu Mumu’s fair and tender face. Despite being village girls like Xu Mumu, they had to work.

Not only did they have to do household chores, but they also had to work, naturally getting tanned, with rough skin and calloused hands.

Liu Meizi didn’t buy anything. She was just out for fun, and her family was even poorer than Zhao Qian’s. How could they have extra money for her to buy things?

Just as Xu Mumu and her friends were looking around, a voice suddenly called out to her.

"Mumu, you’re in town too?" Wen Wan’s voice sounded not far away, and Xu Mumu looked over to see it was Qin Jie, Du Yu’s mother.

"Mrs. Qin, you’re here to buy something at the store too." Xu Mumu said with a smile. Qin Jie had come alone; Du Yu hadn’t come, which didn’t surprise Xu Mumu.

"Yes, came to buy some things. Do you want to come to my house to hang out? Du Yu is home, and Zhou Yuan is at the shoe factory. You guys can play together." Qin Jie said with a smile. She really liked Xu Mumu.

"No need, Mrs. Qin. I’m just casually looking around with my friends and my siblings, and we’ll be heading back later." Xu Mumu declined.

Given it’s New Year, she certainly wouldn’t visit Du Yu’s house, and she hadn’t brought much money either. Visiting without any gifts wouldn’t be appropriate, so she shouldn’t go. She couldn’t just leave her little siblings here. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

"That’s fine. You’re always welcome to come to my house. I’ll give you anything you like." Qin Jie said with a smile as she looked at the store’s goods. She was slightly disappointed by Xu Mumu’s refusal but soon changed the subject.

"Mrs. Qin, I don’t need anything, and I did bring money." Xu Mumu said, slightly embarrassed. Mrs. Qin was always so enthusiastic whenever she saw her, making her a bit overwhelmed. She didn’t even know what had caught Qin Jie’s attention, causing her to like her so much.

Seeing Qin Jie and Xu Mumu talking, Zhao Qian and the others couldn’t join in the conversation and didn’t plan to. They just focused on the things they needed.

Meanwhile, Xu Jiaojiao and the others had already picked out what they wanted to buy. Xu Jiaojiao chose two pens and a few notebooks, and Xu Minglei and the others selected notebooks, pens, and some candy.

When they finished buying their things and placed them in their bags, Xu Mumu was still talking to Qin Jie.

"Mrs. Qin, my siblings have finished buying their things and are ready to leave." Xu Mumu saw that Xu Jiaojiao and the others had finished buying their things, and Zhao Qian and her friends hadn’t bought much either or didn’t plan to.

"Alright then, remember to come over to my place soon." Qin Jie said with a smile.

"I’ll definitely come." Xu Mumu nodded helplessly.

Once she had led a few people away, Xu Mumu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Big sister, was that Du Yu’s mom? She seems to really like you." Xu Jiaojiao asked.

"Of course she likes sis. Sis is so great; who wouldn’t like her, hmph." Xu Minglei said proudly.

"That’s right, that’s right." Tiedan immediately chimed in.

Xu Mumu’s mouth twitched, alright, she liked these little flatterers the most.

Zhao Qian and the others’ expressions were somewhat difficult. They didn’t expect the Old Xu Family to be like this—didn’t they brainwash those kids too well?

Zhao Qing also felt a bit helpless. He thought Xu Mumu was great too, but people back then were more reserved. Such straightforward compliments were still somewhat uncomfortable.

Qin Jie, upon knowing she was Du Yu’s mother, made Zhao Qing feel somewhat gloomy. He knew Du Yu had a good relationship with Xu Mumu, and seeing Du Yu’s mother like Xu Mumu so much made him inevitably overthink.

But what use was overthinking—Xu Mumu still didn’t like him.

Zhao Qing felt dejected, and as they had shopped for quite a bit, they prepared to go home. The kids bought plenty, cheering happily along the way.

But as they hadn’t gone far, the dragon dancers were still performing, attracting quite a crowd. Xu Mumu’s gaze fell on a somewhat sleazy-looking person approaching a woman in a floral cotton-padded jacket, who was holding a child.

Xu Mumu released her grip on Xu Jiaojiao’s hand, saying quietly, "Watch over them for me." Xu Mumu spoke softly.

At this moment, that sleazy man made a move, snatching the woman’s child and attempting to flee.

"My child!" The woman was terrified, reaching for the man, who kicked her down.

The woman fell to the ground, as the man prepared to run with the child.

Someone dared to steal a child in broad daylight, and everyone was slow to react.

An angry flash appeared in Xu Mumu’s eyes as she swiftly reached the man, skillfully forcing him to release his grip, letting the child fall into her embrace.

As she held the child, others quickly reacted, preparing to catch the kidnapper.

The kidnapper saw things take such a turn and was furious at Xu Mumu but couldn’t snatch the child again. With his life at stake, he decided to flee.

Understanding the man’s intent to escape, Xu Mumu wasn’t going to let him.

As the man had barely taken two steps, Xu Mumu kicked him in the stomach, sending him crashing into a tree followed by a painful scream.

If she could, she’d deal with him permanently, recalling how this incident stirred unpleasant memories.

In her past life, she had been nearly kidnapped while still young, saved only by a kindly police officer nearby.

Even though she was young then, that memory was deeply imprinted.

"Tie him up. Can someone call the police?" Xu Mumu took a deep breath and said to others.

"My nephew is already on his way to report it. This kidnapper deserves punishment. Don’t worry, girl," a kind elderly woman said, as several men already restrained the kidnapper.

"Baby, my baby, Xiaobao, thank goodness you’re fine." Seeing her child rescued, the woman cried as she ran to Xu Mumu, taking the child from her arms.

"Be more careful next time." Xu Mumu lightly pursed her lips.

"Thank you so much, girl. Thank goodness Xiaobao is safe. I will definitely keep a close eye on Xiaobao." The woman, Liang Xiuli, looked gratefully at Xu Mumu.

"Mm." Xu Mumu nodded, her gaze falling on the restrained kidnapper, suddenly narrowing. She walked over and took a dagger from his waist.

Seeing the dagger, the men holding the kidnapper jumped back, quickly checking him to ensure no other dangerous weapons. Finally, they sighed in relief; it had been quite dangerous.

"Mumu, are you alright?" Zhao Qian and the others, scared, came over to look at Xu Mumu with concern.