After Wang Qin's rebirth, she wasn't limited to just one man. She felt that in her previous life, she cared too much about her reputation and chastity, which led to her miserable life. Therefore, in this life, she felt completely unburdened and didn't care about romantic relationships at all.
As long as she could achieve her goals, she saw giving her body as a risk-free transaction.
In the first hundred thousand characters of the story, she had already been with seven men.
Perhaps there really is such a thing as a protagonist's halo. In this era, where couples holding hands on the street could be reported, she managed to get away with everything without any trouble.
The first was a street punk from Beijing City, whose family had a hereditary skill for picking locks. Wang Qin relied on him to steal the household registration booklet and her family's money and property.
The second was a staff member from the Beijing City Neighborhood Committee. Wang Qin used him to change her destination for going to the countryside, switching from the Northwest to the Hongxing Brigade in Heilongjiang Province, which was known for its local customs even in Beijing.
The third was an Educated Youth she met on the train. This one was a loss. Wang Qin thought he looked like he came from a well-off family based on his attire, and he did have some connections. However, he was abandoned by his family, and Wang Qin gained nothing from him.
Not only did she gain nothing, but because of this person, Wang Qin also caused a lot of trouble and implicated many others.
The fourth is suspected to be the male lead, the fifth was a cadre in the Commune, and the sixth was a thug in the village.
The seventh shouldn't really be counted among Wang Qin's men; she was forced.
He was the most promising young man from the Hongxing Brigade. After enlisting in the army for several years and being promoted to Deputy Battalion Level, he returned home as a relative, but was schemed against by the reborn Wang Qin, who had 'foresight'.
Wang Qin pretended to fall into the water on his usual path home. A soldier would naturally not stand by and watch someone drown. As a result, Wang Qin extorted him, claiming she had lost her purity and would have no choice but to die if he didn't marry her.
Later, rumors even reached the Deputy Battalion's stationed area, almost preventing him from continuing his military career.
When Lin Yuexi saw this part back then, she was so angry that she cursed for over an hour.
"Are you crazy? You're talking about purity? Were the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth all just props?"
She was so angry that she tore the book to shreds.
Ren Yan leaned in slightly and said mysteriously, "Wang Qin has a fiancé in Beijing City. They haven't broken off the engagement yet. If the Zhao family finds out about her being so intimate with someone here, it won't be easy for Aunt Hao."
Lin Yuexi, who had been listlessly leaning against the back of her wheelchair, instantly perked up. Her somewhat drowsy eyes became much clearer, "Wang Qin has a fiancé?"
I haven't heard of that.
You are leisurely enjoying the scenery under the moon, unaware that you have long been a part of someone else's view.
A deep, probing gaze had been fixed on Lin Yuexi since she left the Educated Youth Office.
Her body was slender and delicate, as if a gentle breeze could blow her away.
He remembered hearing the aunts in the old man's family discussing her, saying she was like a fairy from heaven, and this mortal world couldn't contain her, which was why her body was so weak, and she would eventually return to heaven.
At that time, he hadn't met Lin Yuexi. He only knew that Commander Leng's family had a girl who was very sickly but as beautiful as a celestial being.
He didn't know how beautiful a person had to be to be almost universally recognized as a fairy, rather than a vixen or a demon, or other derogatory terms.
It wasn't until he saw her for the first time in the alley that day that he understood. It wasn't just her face that was beautiful, but also the serene and transcendent aura that emanated from her bones.
Looking at her, it was hard to harbor any ill thoughts; it felt like even speaking ill of her would be blasphemy.
If he weren't a firm materialist, he might have also believed, like those people, that she was a celestial being descended to earth.
That aura, which couldn't be faked, was too special, unique.
He was momentarily curious. How did Commander Leng, that gruff man whose voice boomed like thunder, and Zhang Hongying, with her fiery and straightforward personality, raise such a special daughter?
If it was about genetics, it was even more impossible. Lin Yuexi's biological father, Lin Erzhu, was even more of a rough man than Commander Leng, and her biological mother was even more timid.
If Enlai wanted to go, he could only explain it as a gene mutation.
"When Wang Qin's biological mother was pregnant with Wang Qin, Aunt Hao was also pregnant with Zhao Xiping. Wang Qin's biological mother and Aunt Hao were from the same village when they were young girls, and they married into the same village later. They were also good sisters, so they privately arranged a baby engagement for their two children, even having tokens."
"Later, Aunt Hao went with the army while pregnant and didn't know about the Wang family's situation. It wasn't until two years ago when the Zhao family moved into the compound that they learned Wang Qin had been abused by the Wang family. Aunt Hao wanted to help, but Wang Qin couldn't stand up for herself. The more Aunt Hao helped, the worse Wang Qin's situation became, to the point where Aunt Hao dared not help her anymore."
"However, Aunt Hao and the Zhao family still acknowledged the engagement between the two families. This time, when Wang Qin went to the countryside, all her belongings were prepared by Aunt Hao. The Zhao family also gave her 150 yuan; Aunt Hao gave 100, and Zhao Xiping gave 50."
Ren Yan used to live next door to the Zhao family and often went to their house to eat, so she knew the inside story very well.
The more she understood, the angrier she became. Gritting her teeth, she said fiercely, "As soon as the post office opens tomorrow, I'll send a telegram to Aunt Hao. We can't accept this daughter-in-law."
From what she said, it seemed the Zhao family didn't know that Wang Qin had stolen all the money from Wang Hanzhong's family.
Even living in the same compound now, at most, the neighbors know each other's business. But once they are far apart, information becomes scarce. Especially in recent years, as the atmosphere has become increasingly tense, people are less likely to gossip, to avoid bringing trouble upon themselves.
Lin Yuexi slowly suggested, "A telegram is only a few words, how can it explain everything? Moreover, you don't have concrete evidence. For this kind of matter, even if caught red-handed, they can come up with an excuse. It would be better to let Aunt Hao see the telegram and get angry for nothing."
"Wang Qin should have a lot of money. Why don't you write a letter and ask Aunt Hao to inquire about Wang Qin's affairs in the compound? If the person is gone, at least the money should be recovered."
Wang Hanzhong's family's more than four thousand yuan is all with Wang Qin. If they ask, Li Hehua will definitely not conceal it for Wang Qin.
Ren Yan was stunned for a long time, then stammered in disbelief, "That shameless woman! She has money in her pocket but always cries poverty when she visits the Zhao family. Zhao Xiping has been working for over a year, earning twenty-three yuan a month, and he's been giving her ten yuan all along!"
She suddenly realized that the Zhao family was quite pitiful.
If it were another family, Lin Yuexi would just watch the show. But Deputy Brigade Commander Zhao was different. Not only was he her father's soldier before, but he was also still sending her money and food tickets.
Ask Uncle Wei to pass a few words to Grandfather.
Suddenly, the sound of a tractor starting from behind attracted their attention.
The two turned to look and saw Uncle Wei striding towards them.
Ren Yan asked, "Did something happen?"
Uncle Wei first looked at Lin Yuexi with concern, then nodded and said, "Several Educated Youths in the Hongxing Brigade are making a fuss, refusing to pay for their stay at the guesthouse themselves and insisting the brigade should pay. They're spouting a bunch of nonsense; the Captain is angry and said they either pay for the guesthouse themselves or go back to the village tonight. It's only a little over an hour's journey anyway."
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