Back to the 1970s: Building My Fortune Through Time Trading-Chapter 435: Liu Changjiang Is Caught

"That’s not right, I am not... Bah, my friend is not that kind of person. Anyway, he didn’t steal much, if he explains to the boss properly, he might get off lightly."

"No way, I must go back and talk to him now. We can’t afford to make mistakes on matters like this. Liu Comrade, I’m leaving first."

After speaking, Old Wang hurriedly left.

Liu Changjiang spat at his back: "Useless fool, it’s just a fire. Look at how hopeless you are."

Thinking about the things he’d sneaked out from the warehouse before, Liu Changjiang seemed unable to sit still.

Since Old Wang was unreliable, he decided to handle things himself. Worst case, when the secret is out, it will all be blamed on Old Wang. He truly is a shrewd genius.

To avoid suspicion, he dashed out of the department store right after his shift ended, ensuring everyone would see him leaving.

In reality, after leaving, he didn’t go far but found a hidden alley to lurk in, just waiting for the night to act.

That night, the moon hid behind clouds as a strong wind blew — prime conditions for misdeeds.

Liu Changjiang poured the gasoline he had purchased around the warehouse, gathered some firewood, and then lit his lighter, throwing it onto the wood.

As the scorching flames rose high, a sinister smile appeared on his face.

That damn girl, wanting to catch him in the act, no way. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

As the fire grew, he turned to leave but was startled when he saw someone standing behind him.

"Damn girl, why are you here?"

Standing behind him was none other than Su Xiaoxiao.

"Hi Liu Comrade, good evening. What are you up to? Don’t tell me you’re roasting sweet potatoes?"

Su Xiaoxiao said with a smile.

"Damn girl, since you’ve seen it, don’t blame me for being ruthless."

Liu Changjiang approached Su Xiaoxiao step by step, his face hauntingly sinister in the flickering firelight.

He reached into his pocket and took out a shiny dagger: "Damn girl, it’s your fault for ruining my plans!"

As he spoke, the dagger in his hand was raised high. But before he could act, a commanding voice suddenly rang out behind him: "Stop!"

Simultaneously, a group of people in uniform rushed out from around him.

Liu Changjiang’s hand shook, his face turning pale as he saw the group appear unexpectedly.

Police — why are there police here?

Seeing Old Wang standing at the back of the group, he immediately understood. His eyes glared fiercely at Su Xiaoxiao: "Damn girl, you set me up?"

"One who hasn’t done wrong fears no ghost knocking on the door, Liu Comrade. First you stole company goods, then set the warehouse on fire. Obviously, you strayed from the path, so how is it my fault?"

Liu Changjiang wanted to argue but was already restrained by two police officers.

"Comrade Su, thank you for your cooperation. We’ll take the criminal away now."

The two officers took Liu Changjiang away, while the rest began to extinguish the fire.

Fortunately, the fire wasn’t large, and it was quickly put out.

Su Xiaoxiao checked the time; it was almost eleven at night. With no taxis around and the streets dark, she wasn’t brave enough to bike home.

Just as she hesitated about finding a place to stay, a voice suddenly called out behind her.

"Comrade Su, I happen to be heading back. It’s too late, and it’s not safe for you, a female comrade, on the road. Let me take you home."

Turning around, Su Xiaoxiao was surprised to see Police Zhang, who used to be in charge of her neighborhood.

"Mr. Zhang, how come..."

"I just got promoted and now work at the city bureau. You can find me at the city police station if you need anything in the future."

"Well, thank you then."

Su Xiaoxiao hadn’t expected to run into an acquaintance here. With Police Zhang accompanying her, the journey felt much safer.

Police Zhang biked alongside her until she reached her doorstep before leaving.

Just after Su Xiaoxiao closed the courtyard gate, someone called out to her from outside.

"Comrade Su, it’s us."

This voice...

Su Xiaoxiao took two seconds to realize it was Skinny.

It was already past midnight; were the two men night owls to come looking for her now?

Wait, she seemed to have forgotten something important.

Only then she suddenly remembered: she had promised Skinny they could pick up goods tonight, but she seemed to have gotten too busy and forgot.

Could they have been waiting for her here all this time? Thinking about it made her a bit guilty.

Carefully, she opened the gate a crack, confirming there were only two people outside, and squeezed out through the gap with relief.

Both Skinny and Liu Dadan showed forlorn expressions: "Comrade Su, you wouldn’t have forgotten about our matter, would you?"

With pleading eyes, the two men looked at her simultaneously.

"We haven’t even had dinner, our legs are numb from squatting here..."

The two strapping young men looked almost like sulking children.

Seeing Su Xiaoxiao empty-handed, they seemed even more aggrieved.

"Comrade Su, you haven’t forgotten to get us sewing machines, have you?"

Spoke Liu Dadan, a big guy looking like he was about to cry.

Honestly, they were starving and freezing here all night — who could they complain to if they didn’t get their goods?

Su Xiaoxiao indeed had forgotten, but it wasn’t a problem. Her warehouse had enough supplies.

"Of course not, I had them prepared earlier."

Upon hearing this, the two quickly glanced at her courtyard, wondering how so many sewing machines would fit.

Su Xiaoxiao cleared her throat: "Well, the courtyard can’t fit them, so I placed them outside. Follow me."

With that, she quickened her pace towards the west side of the courtyard wall.

Seizing the moment before the two rounded the corner, she took out two hundred sewing machines from her small warehouse.

As Skinny and Liu Dadan rounded the corner, shock widened their eyes as they saw the neatly stacked heap of sewing machines before them.

Were they seeing things? When did all these sewing machines appear here?

"Alright, all the goods you wanted are here. Two hundred units, not one less. Count them."

"Comrade Su, with our relationship, what’s the point of counting? We trust you."

They immediately smiled broadly and handed Su Xiaoxiao the money.

Su Xiaoxiao took the money without looking and stuffed it directly into her pocket, instantly hearing the familiar cash deposit sound in her mind.

"Alright, payment and delivery are complete. I’m going home to sleep."

They watched agape as Su Xiaoxiao pocketed the cash without counting and turned to leave, growing more impressed with her.

Look, this is what it means to be magnanimous.

Such a large sum, yet Comrade Su didn’t even take a second glance before pocketing it.

After a night of hustle and bustle, it was already one in the morning when she climbed into bed.

Su Xiaoxiao yawned, ready to drift into sleep when the familiar delivery notification sound suddenly echoed in her mind.

What arrived?

She frowned and opened the interface, seeing it was her long-awaited canned seafood. Thrilled, she finally received her goods.

Immediately, she clicked to claim the goods, packing them into her small warehouse space before happily continuing her sleep.

Early the next morning, while she was still dozing, someone called her.