Rebirth in the 1970s: Refusing to Be a Side Character

Chapter 27: Kidnapped

◎Do you know how crazy I've been looking for you?!◎

From the moment Dong Jiaojiao got off the procurement vehicle that morning, Lai Mazi had been watching her closely, following her all the way to the machinery factory.

He bribed the gatekeeper with a pack of cigarettes, pretending to look for someone, ensuring that Dong Jiaojiao never left his sight.

Thinking about what he was going to do today made Lai Mazi excited, feeling his whole body was boiling with anticipation.

When he saw Dong Jiaojiao's photo yesterday, he thought he was about to make a huge profit. Seeing her in person today, she looked a hundred times better than in the photo, making him so excited he barely knew what to say.

Nevertheless, Lai Mazi felt he deserved to be reimbursed for the pack of cigarettes, as he was doing a job for someone else.

Reflecting on yesterday, Lai Mazi couldn't help but lament that some women who looked delicate and sweet were actually black-hearted inside.

Lai Mazi thought his boss had chosen him for the job because of his appearance, believing that if he wasn't the most unattractive, he wouldn't have been assigned this task. It seemed the employer had a deep grudge against Dong Jiaojiao.

Despite his inner reflections, Lai Mazi wasn't a good person either. He was more than happy to do something that would both earn him money and bring him pleasure. He figured it was Dong Jiaojiao's misfortune to have offended someone, and that had nothing to do with him.

Dong Jiaojiao, oblivious to this, was still running around the streets and alleys, busy looking for a place to stay.

In those days, with families having many children, there were hardly any extra rooms available for rent. And houses for sale were rare since most were owned by the government, with very few private homes.

Dong Jiaojiao searched within a ten-mile radius of the machinery factory for a long time but didn't find a suitable place.

Was she left with no choice but to look for Lin Xiaoqiang? Although his home was a bit far from the factory, it was better than staying on the streets.

Just as Dong Jiaojiao was pondering her next move, a large hand suddenly covered her mouth and nose from behind.

The hand held a towel with a pungent odor that almost made Dong Jiaojiao lose consciousness instantly, preventing her from retreating into her space.

When Dong Jiaojiao woke up again, she found herself in a small, shabby room, with only a rickety bed as the furniture.

The scene was very familiar. In her past life, when she was abducted by human traffickers, it was almost the same.

Dong Jiaojiao's first reaction was that it must be Lu Yao's doing!

But in her previous life, Lu Yao hadn't acted so early.

What confused Dong Jiaojiao even more was that she had already divorced He Chengjun, and Lu Yao shouldn't have any reason to harm her. Why would she still come after her?

However, this wasn't the time for such reflections. Dong Jiaojiao was preparing to retreat into her space when a man entered the room.

It wasn't the same person who had trafficked her in her previous life!

Could it be that it wasn't Lu Yao?

"Ah, the little beauty is awake. Perfect timing; the effects of the drug should be kicking in soon.