In 1968, inside a courtyard house at the innermost part of the Shan Province Academy of Agricultural Sciences, two little girls were chatting while lying on the bed.
"Ruan Ruan, have you made up your mind? Are you really going to go to the countryside?"
The short-haired girl asked while tugging Tang Ruanruan's long braid.
Tang Ruanruan had been back for a day after her Rebirth. In her previous life, shortly after she went to the countryside, she was entangled with a Ruffian and died. Hearing her best friend's question now, she immediately refused, "No, I absolutely will not go to the countryside."
The policy had already been issued: all children of public service personnel who graduated from high school and were over 19 years old must go to the mountains and countryside to set an example.
Tang Ruanruan, who would turn nineteen in a month, had to decide whether to follow the Arrangement or not.
Tang Ruanruan had been very well protected by her family since birth. She was the late child of her parents, with four older brothers who were already married. Due to the large age gap, her brothers spoiled her like a daughter, and she had never suffered any hardship, which resulted in her being very simple-minded.
Because of this matter, her Mother was almost crying herself blind, unreasonably wanting her Father to use his connections to keep their daughter at home. However, given the current general situation, even if her father wanted to, he couldn't, and moreover, her brothers couldn't be contacted for various reasons.
If she didn't want to go to the countryside, there was only one way: find a man to marry.
A voice she heard just before she died suddenly flashed in her mind: "If you die, there will be nothing left."
That voice was very cold, yet it was her only salvation after death. Her hand subconsciously reached out to grasp the Bodhi Seed bead on her wrist. This was what the other party had retrieved from the Ruffian and put back on her wrist. However, only after grasping empty air did she realize that the Bodhi Seed had already merged into her Body after her Rebirth, forming a Space.
The short-haired girl, Su Xiuer, was startled by Tang Ruanruan's intense reaction and hurriedly asked, "Are you really getting married? Do you have a suitable partner?"
Tang Ruanruan pursed her lips; she indeed did.
After her Rebirth, she first cried with her parents, and then immediately began screening suitable candidates, finally settling on a Man from the neighboring Compound.
The elders of the two families had arranged an Arranged Marriage when they were young, but as they grew older, the matter was no longer mentioned. However, Tang Ruanruan learned from her Mother that her Childhood Sweetheart Fiancée was now working at a Research Institute, was very capable, and most importantly, was a good person. Marrying him would surely protect her.
"Do you know Luo Chaoyang from the Research Institute? Help me inquire about him; I plan to accept this Arranged Marriage according to Grandfather's Arrangement."
Tang Ruanruan's eyes were firm. Rather than being killed in the countryside, she might as well take a gamble and secure this Childhood Sweetheart Fiancée.
Although she only had one month, if she worked hard, it shouldn't be a big problem.
Su Xiuer almost choked, looking at her in shock, not expecting her best friend to say something so bold.
"Are you serious?"
She still couldn't believe that the well-behaved Tang Ruanruan would pursue a Man.
Tang Ruanruan didn't want to die young; she still wanted to be with her parents, so she nodded heavily, "Just tell me if you'll help me or not!"
Su Xiuer couldn't resist Tang Ruanruan acting spoiled the most. The other girl was already beautiful and had a wonderful voice; if the Tang Family hadn't strictly forbidden their daughter from Opera singing, she would be a sensation in the opera circles now.
"I'll help, I must help! I will definitely help you. Should I go find out about Luo Chaoyang right now?"
Su Xiuer couldn't refuse and ran off the bed.
After watching her leave, Tang Ruanruan clenched her small fists and secretly vowed that in this life, she would absolutely not repeat the path of her previous life. She wanted to become strong, protect herself, and protect her family too.
Less than half a day later, Su Xiuer ran back to tell her the news about Luo Chaoyang. Despite the two Compounds being very close, Tang Ruanruan had been so protected by her family that she had never met this Childhood Sweetheart Fiancée. Fortunately, Su Xiuer was well-informed and gathered the information for her.
"Your Childhood Sweetheart is super impressive; he was specially recruited into a research team and usually stays at the Research Institute, so you wouldn't be able to see him. But I heard he injured his leg and is recuperating at home, so you can definitely see him if you go now. Plus, his parents are out of town for research and aren't home at all—heaven is truly helping you."
Su Xiuer was more excited than if she were going into battle herself. She planned many scenarios for Tang Ruanruan, and finally, they decided to visit under the guise of paying a call. If the first attempt failed, they would use the excuse of visiting the sick to bring Medicinal Cuisine or something. At worst, she could use force—she didn't believe any Man could resist the offensive of a great beauty like Tang Ruanruan.
Once the plan was set, the next step was to personally visit the fiancé. Su Xiuer couldn't help with this part; she could only rely on Tang Ruanruan herself.
After seeing her friend off, Tang Ruanruan opened her wardrobe and tried on all the clothes inside. Unfortunately, they were all too conservative. She knew her advantages were a large bust, a slender waist, and long legs, but these clothes were all baggy and couldn't highlight her assets at all.
Looking at her fair and rosy face in the Mirror and her Mother still busy in the kitchen, she knew she absolutely could not back down.
She carefully selected a dark blue Dress, secretly took it to the Sewing Machine in her Mother's room, took a deep breath, picked up the Scissors, and in a few cuts, removed a piece from the waistline. She also changed the neckline to a V-neck, threaded it, and skillfully operated the Sewing Machine. Soon, a Dress that accentuated her waist was finished.
Tang Ruanruan sneakily put the clothes away, ran into her room, closed the door, and changed into the newly modified Dress. Standing in front of the Mirror, her face couldn't help but turn red.
She felt a bit ashamed. Her slender, graspable waist was highlighted, and her long legs were clearly outlined by the close-fitting skirt. The V-neck also revealed a hint of fair curves—not deep, but enough to spark imagination.
She put her hands on her waist and turned, solidifying her plan for a Honey Trap.
She must capture that Man!
Tang Ruanruan put on a Trench coat over her outfit, packed the old hen soup her Mother had made into a Lunchbox, took a deep breath, and headed to the neighboring Compound.
Meanwhile, Luo Chaoyang, the man Tang Ruanruan was thinking about, was yelling at his cousin lying on the sofa, "Are you tired of living? You didn't tell Uncle about something this big and are hiding here—is that appropriate?"
Luo Zhaoyao shrugged, "What's the big deal? I just can't walk. I'm not scared, so what are you worried about? Isn't your current situation supposed to be secret? It's perfect for me to impersonate you and confuse people! Hurry up and go; the train is leaving soon."
Luo Chaoyang was furious but helpless. He said, "I've already asked Aunt Huang to bring you food. Take care of your injury, and I'll deal with you when I get back."
With that, he hurried out with his briefcase, only to nearly bump into a girl right outside the alley. The two passed each other, and Tang Ruanruan didn't realize that the person was the target she needed to conquer.
Tang Ruanruan took a deep breath. Just as she pushed open the Luo Family gate, she saw a tall Man slash his own leg.
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