The car couldn’t speed through the town, but once it left the town behind, a push of the gas pedal sent it speeding far away, and there was absolutely no way they could catch up to it.
The old couple exchanged a glance, their eyes both reddening slightly.
"Let’s go, let’s head back," Chiang Songhai sighed and said, "Little will definitely be safe. She’s very smart now, and she’s strong and agile too."
They had seen her fight Ho Laidi, observed her fighting Chiang Qingshui, and knew that now, probably no one or two people could handle her with ease.
Hearing him say this, Ge Liutao’s heart relaxed a little.
But that day, the elderly couple still felt somewhat out of sorts, their minds continually worried about Chiang Xiao.
Even though Chiang Xiao knew they would worry, she had no choice but to make this journey now.
If she brought them along, she would have to constantly care for them and wouldn’t be able to run around looking for buyers. Wouldn’t that be a wasted trip?
Moreover, having Xu Linjiang with her wouldn’t be convenient. How would she manage to sell the game?
So, it had to be a journey she made alone.
Once she returned safely this time, probably they wouldn’t worry as much if she went out on her own in the future.
By the time she reached the county town, it was already the afternoon.
On the bus, Chiang Xiao ate the few eggs Ge Liutao had packed for her, along with two buns, and drank a cup of Ganoderma water, so she wasn’t hungry.
She decided to first find a guesthouse, where she might also inquire about renting a cart or tricycle.
Indeed, with so much meat and game, she couldn’t possibly just carry a couple in her hands to sell piecemeal, could she? That would take forever to sell off!
So Chiang Xiao planned to look specifically for restaurants or factory canteens, where they might buy in larger quantities at once.
Even though it was all game, if she charged a little less, that would work, wouldn’t it?
With her plan in mind, Chiang Xiao got off the bus and immediately headed toward the ticket office with a clear goal, where she asked the ticket seller, "Sister, do you know of any reliable guesthouses nearby?"
The woman gave her a curious glance. "Yo, little sister, you didn’t come alone, did you? And you’re staying in a guesthouse by yourself?"
Of course, Chiang Xiao wouldn’t admit she was by herself, so she shook her head quickly and said, "No, I’m here with my grandparents. They were afraid to come over and ask, so they sent me instead."
That made sense. Indeed, some old folks might feel intimidated to inquire themselves when they are out. The young girl seemed savvy; it looked like she was used to handling such matters at home.
After some thought, the woman replied, "If you want some peace and quiet, don’t stay around here. This area is a bit messy. Go straight across the road in front, then turn right. You’ll see a bus stop. There, take the number seventeen bus, ride for three stops, and get off at Wangnong Street. Let me tell you, that area is full of delicious food and fun things to do. There’s a small guesthouse called the Wangnong Street Guesthouse. It’s inexpensive and clean."
The moment Chiang Xiao heard this, she was delighted—so it’s an area full of food? "Is it snacks or restaurants there?" she asked.
It seemed her luck was very good; she had asked the right person.
Chiang Xiao followed the route indicated by the ticket seller, crossed the road, and after less than a hundred meters, she indeed saw a bus stop. The number seventeen bus arrived after a short wait.
Three stops would also give her a chance to see a bit of the county town’s scenery.