Back to the Past: The Rise of the False Heiress Marrying the True Tycoon-Chapter 842 - : Selling Children

Chapter 842: Selling Children

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In a moment of panic, the words ‘child traffickers’ flashed through Su Bing’s mind.

His eyes darted around, searching for Gu Zi, only to find her already collapsed in Yang Zhen’s arms, her face ashen. She had barely managed to keep herself from fainting.

Su Bing rushed over to assist Yang Zhen in supporting her, pulling his sister close. The crowd around them, moved by the scene, began to gather.

“Stay strong, miss,” they urged, “You should call the police immediately.”

Supported by the two men, Gu Zi managed to steady herself, though her voice still trembled as she spoke. “Don’t worry, I can handle this. We need to call the police. Is there a public phone nearby?”

The disappearance of the child was not a plot point in the original book, but she knew that Su Li lived through the later parts of the story, so she knew that everything should be fine. However, she couldn’t help but feel a sense of dread.

If the child had indeed been taken by traffickers, the outcome would undoubtedly be grim. How could she not worry?

A man stepped forward to inform Gu Zi, “There’s a public phone not far from here, at the convenience store. You should hurry. We’ll help look for the three children. Hopefully, it’s just a false alarm.”

With that, the crowd dispersed, many venturing into the nearby woods to aid in the search.

Gu Zi and Yang Zhen headed towards the convenience store to call the police.

Afterward, Gu Zi sent Su Bing and Su Le home, making a detour to inform the Gao family. Gao Ming was also missing, and they had to be notified.

Grandma Gao nearly fainted upon hearing the news, but Grandpa Gao reacted quickly. “Damn those traffickers! We must eradicate them completely this time!”

Grandpa Gao immediately dialed a number.

Gu Zi listened from the side, realizing he was calling the military. This was good news. With the military’s help, their chances of finding the children greatly increased.

‘Su Li, Su Li,’ she thought, ‘You must remember what your mother taught you. Use your wits…’

Meanwhile, an old van was bumpily making its way down the road. The two men and a woman in the front seat relaxed their previously tense expressions. The men even cracked open beers to celebrate.

“Xie Chang, you really came through this time,” one of them said, “Thanks to your wife’s inside information, we’ve got some valuable goods. But that neighborhood isn’t just any place, so we need to get far away. Once we’re out of Guangcheng, we’ll head north. I’ll take you two to meet the boss. Stick with him, and you’ll never have to worry about wealth or status again. It’s much better than your wife being a lousy teacher!”

“Brother Gua,” the other man asked, “How much can we get for these three kids? How much will my wife and I get? I trust you, so give me a hint, will you?”

Driving his car, a man known as Brother Gua had loosened up after downing a bottle of beer. “These children, just as you said, are all students from a top-tier primary school. Their families must be well-off, and good genes fetch a high price. Many families in the North desire boys but can’t have them. These two boys could bring in a substantial sum. You two could at least get two thousand each.”

He continued, “As for the girl, she’s quite a beauty and comes from a good background. If we sell her to the red-light district, you two could at least get eight hundred each. Let me tell you, after a few more deals like this, you could afford a big house and a car.”

Upon hearing this, Xie Chang’s eyes reddened with excitement. He alternated between laughter and tears, hugging and kissing his wife, whom he usually berated and hit. “Zhou Hua, did you hear that? I’ve spent most of my life being honest, and I’ve racked up a mountain of debt in Guangcheng. Now, if we do this one job with Brother Gua and run, not only can we forget about our old debts, but we’ll also become rich. We’re going to be rich!”

Zhou Hua glanced outside; they had already left the city. She then looked at the three unconscious children in the back. She knew there was no turning back, but she didn’t blame herself. It was Gu Zi and the others who had forced her into this corner. If anyone was to blame, it was them!

However, Zhou Hua was still somewhat afraid. She urged Brother Gua, “Can you drive faster, Brother Gua? If we get caught, it’s all over.”

Brother Gua tossed his beer bottle out the window and chuckled, “You’re clearly a newbie. After a few more jobs, you’ll calm down. It’s not that easy for them to catch us. Do you think I’ve managed to sell children for so long because I’m a pushover?”

Xie Chang, afraid of angering Brother Gua, quickly reassured him, “My wife is just being a worrywart, Brother Gua. You’re not going to let them catch us, right?”

Xie Chang’s flattery made Brother Gua beam with delight.

Just then, a childish voice filled with confusion rang out, “Teacher Zhou, why are we in your car?”

Zhou Hua stiffened with fear, not daring to respond. Xie Chang also broke out in a cold sweat. Although they were not good people, this was their first time selling children, and their nervousness was inevitable.

The man driving the car, however, was much more composed. He glanced back and growled menacingly, “Shut up, or don’t blame me for giving you a beating.”

Su Li quickly covered his mouth, and Gao Ming, the boy next to him, also woke up. The two boys locked eyes, their expressions filled with fear and confusion.