Chapter 392: On the Train

After arranging things, Chen Hong kept waiting for news.

Lou Xiao'e came back and gave her a hint of news.

"Sister Hong, someone came to talk to my father."

Chen Hong didn't know what had happened, and she said nervously.

"Something happened? Then from now on don't go home, follow me; when I leave, I'll take you with me."

Lou Xiao'e shook her head.

"It's not this matter; my father also wouldn't say."

"It probably isn't something too bad."

"My father is gathering his old subordinates."

This left Chen Hong confused.

"Your father is summoning his subordinates?"

"That sounds too dangerous."

Lou Xiao'e recalled her father's demeanor; he didn't look like a major disaster was imminent, but rather seemed a bit excited.

"It should be fine; I don't know the specifics either."

"But I feel our time to leave isn't far off."

"Otherwise my father wouldn't dare cause such a commotion."

Chen Hong was still worried.

"Otherwise, come with me."

Lou Xiao'e shook her head.

"I can't abandon my parents, and besides, I've arranged an escape route all along; if something happens, I can get out, so don't worry."

Chen Hong felt the situation was a bit strange.

She also didn't know what to do.

At this moment she realized how important a man who can make decisions is.

The matter was too complicated; she was completely at a loss, if not for Yang Qing having earlier analyzed the situation for her.

She feared she would now be even more at a loss.

However, things had been arranged almost completely; she only awaited Director Wang's decision.

After a few more days, Director Wang finally arrived.

When he came again, Director Wang already looked a bit worn out.

"You can take the people, but after they leave, the authorities will punish them on the charge of treason."

This leaves no room for maneuver; those two can only go down a single road to the end.

She needed to ask Chen Xueru and Xu Huizhen about this matter.

To see whether they were willing to bear such a charge.

The next morning.

After Chen Xueru and Xu Huizhen came over, Chen Hong explained the situation to them.

Xu Huizhen's face turned pale, showing her inner fear and anxiety; yet she still gritted her teeth and spoke.

"We have no retreat left; following you is our best choice, and also the least dangerous."

"So we will go with you."

Chen Xueru wanted to say something, but in the end chose to stay silent.

She also had no way out; at the underwear factory she had made a scene that was too ugly, and if what they feared happened, she would truly become a thorn in others' eyes.

Moreover, Fan Jinyou was never a good person; wouldn't he take the chance to kick her when she's down?

"Let's go; there's nothing else we can do."

"Only by going out can we find our own way out."

Having confirmed the two women's attitudes, Chen Hong's plan to flee was quickly settled.

One evening, Chen Hong carried a box and had a child on her back both in front and behind.

Rou Dan and Jia Xiao Fei held hands and followed her out the back door.

Outside the back door, someone had already been waiting for them.

After they got on the vehicle, it drove straight to the station.

At the station, Chen Xueru, Xu Huizhen, Cai Quanwu, and the four children were already waiting there.

The person who saw them off kept escorting them onto the train before waving goodbye.

A train attendant, taking his place, led them to a sleeper compartment.

One family, four adults and eight children, squeezed into a compartment with four berths.

After Chen Xueru sat down, she looked dispirited.

Chen Hong asked Xu Huizhen what was going on.

Xu Huizhen explained.

"All the gold and silver jewelry she had saved were confiscated."

"Her money and grain coupons are also gone."

Saying this, Xu Huizhen felt a bit like laughing.

"That was her savings accumulated over half a lifetime."

"Before leaving, she even exchanged everything into gold and silver, but it all came to nothing."

Chen Xueru was resentful.

How could this be? That's all mine.

Xu Huizhen snorted.

I've already told you to leave, what else do you want?

According to current law, hoarding that much gold and silver warrants execution.

Cai Quanwu interjected.

Hey, stop saying so much—aren't there still some valuable things that haven't been confiscated?

Those jade and jadeite can also fetch a good price.

Once we reach Gangdao, as long as we get a foothold, I'll go work to earn money.

I've heard wages in Gangdao are two or three hundred a month.

By then, my salary alone will be enough to support you all?

Chen Xueru snorted derisively.

What are you going to do? Be a lackey?

Xu Huizhen also poured cold water.

I'm afraid the more you earn, the more you'll spend.

Chen Hong took the child off her person.

Alright, stop talking nonsense—could Yang Qing still let you go hungry?

If he's letting us come over, that means everything is ready.

Yang Qing keeps saying Cai Quanwu is talented; Yang Qing will surely find him a good job.

Upon hearing Chen Hong praise Cai Quanwu, Xu Huizhen's face broke into a smile.

Old Cai may seem dull, but he's reliable.

Chen Xueru gave a dismissive snort and glanced at Chen Hong.

When it comes to men, it's still Yang Qing.

What a pity, I didn't get to eat it.

A group of kids found the train novel, gathering together and chattering as they looked east and west.

Cai Quanwu blocked the door, not letting them run around.

Three women squeezed onto one bed, watching them run and crawl.

Xu Huizhen looked at the children and involuntarily asked Chen Xueru.

What are you planning to do? Still open a silk shop?

Chen Xueru shook her head.

Without a good tailor, what's the point of opening a silk shop?

I want to make underwear, but I'm afraid Yang Qing won't agree.

Let's talk about it when we reach Gangdao; if worse comes to worst, we'll have Yang Qing support us.

Hahaha!

Saying this, she suddenly burst out laughing.

Xu Huizhen glanced at Chen Hong.

You wretch, Chen Hong won't keep feeding you a free-loader.

Jia Xiao Fei edged up beside Chen Hong at that moment.

Aunt Hong, will my mother not want me?

Chen Hong patted her head.

If you weren't here, no one would ask your grandmother's opinion.

Don't think wildly.

Jia Xiao Fei gave an 'oh', stopped speaking, then went to look at the three little brats.

This young lady had been abandoned once; now she's much more sensible and her thoughts are much more sensitive.

No matter how you say it, she has actually been abandoned again.

Xu Huizhen looked at Jia Xiao Fei, then asked Chen Hong.

Is Qin Huairu now together with Yang Qing?

Chen Hong nodded with a solemn face.

Xu Huizhen continued.

What do you plan to do about it?

Chen Hong let out a breath and glanced at Jia Xiao Fei.

Forget it, what else can we do? We can't just drive them away.

Speaking of which, Qin Huairu is suffering because of Yang Qing's drag.

Xu Huizhen praised her.

You're truly great.

Chen Hong glared at her.

If I weren't broad-minded, wouldn't you have angered me to death?

Saying that, she glanced at Chen Xueru.

You think I don't know? That seductive fox has always had ill intentions.