Zhao Fugui and Zhang Jinhua declined, saying they had enough money for their wedding banquet, but the second uncle secretly slipped the money to Zhang Jinhua behind Zhao Huanhuan and Lin Yuan's back.

Zhang Jinhua was grateful to her younger brother and quietly said thank you, saying she would return it to them next year.

Second Uncle smiled and said, "Don't rush to pay it back. You should focus on living your own lives first."

After walking for a while, the second uncle whispered to Zhao Fugui, "I've found out recently that Hou Ying does have connections. It wasn't just the deputy director of the cotton mill who helped with Huanhuan's matter; that higher-up also intervened. My friend's words might not be as effective as that person's."

"Sister, tell Huanhuan not to rush to cause trouble for Hou Ying. This is how things have been these past few years. Once it comes to major policies, anyone who dares to say a few words might get punished. So, let's be patient and let Huanhuan live her life first. A gentleman takes revenge even after ten years. We'll find the most appropriate time."

"Fortunately, Huanhuan is now staying in the countryside, so she can't bother them. Also, sister, I suspect that Hou Ying is targeting Huanhuan so much because Huanhuan saw that she had an ambiguous relationship with that deputy factory director, so she wants to send her far away."

"Unfortunately, Huanhuan is still a temporary worker at the cotton mill and hasn't been promoted yet. If Huanhuan were a permanent employee at this time, she would have to think about the consequences before she lays a hand on Huanhuan."

Zhao Huanhuan's matter was originally thought to be a simple matter by her second uncle, but after investigating some things over the past month, he felt that Huanhuan might have seen something.

But he couldn't ask her directly. He told Zhang Jinhua today hoping she would ask Huanhuan to see if that was true.

Zhang Jinhua was astonished. Could it be that Huanhuan really saw something she shouldn't have seen?

She looked up at Huanhuan walking alongside Lin Yuan, who was chatting and laughing with her younger cousins. Zhang Jinhua sighed inwardly.

If that's the case, they should be thankful that the director only took the opportunity to send Huanhuan to the countryside, rather than directly harming her life.

Otherwise, they really would be impossible to guard against.

After the family returned home, they sat on sofas and chatted for a while before Zhang Jinhua asked the question that had been on her mind.

Zhao Huanhuan paused, thinking back to the plot of the original book. It seemed that this matter was not mentioned. However, she had also suspected this possibility when she was reading the book. After all, after Zhao Huanhuan died, her second uncle and her parents, in order to avenge her, not only put Hao Qiang and his mother in jail, but also ruined Hou Ying's reputation. It was because they investigated Hou Ying's affairs thoroughly that they also found out about her improper relationship with the deputy factory director.

Of course, those two people were eventually reduced to a state of utter destitution and died of illness soon after, with no one caring about them. After all, no one wants to deal with someone who has been persecuted, for fear of being accused of being an accomplice.

While reading the book, Zhao Huanhuan had actually suspected this possibility. Could it be that Zhao Huanhuan had seen what happened between the director and the deputy factory director, which was why she was being targeted? After all, the reason that she was being targeted just because she didn't know how to flatter and please her was a bit far-fetched.

At this moment, she had no memories of the original owner, and the original owner's diary did not mention this. Zhao Huanhuan thought for a moment and nodded to Zhang Jinhua.

Zhang Jinhua and Zhao Fugui exchanged a glance and sighed.

"Alright, just be careful in Taojia Village from now on. Since that's the case, and you're now far away from them, you can't threaten them anymore."

"Huanhuan, your second uncle also said today that we will definitely not let her get away with harming you, but we will find an opportunity to take her down without affecting our family or you. That would be the most beautiful revenge."

“So, your second uncle doesn’t want you to do anything in secret that would put you in danger. You’re all alone in Taojia Village now, and Lin Yuan is about to return to the army. If something happens to you, no one will be able to protect you. So, be obedient, go back, get married, and live your life quietly.” Zhang Jinhua earnestly instructed Zhao Huanhuan.

Zhao Huanhuan nodded obediently, "Okay, I'll listen to my parents and won't do anything to go against her."

The Zhao couple were relieved. They discussed the wedding arrangements with the two of them for a while before washing up and going to rest.

After her parents went back to their bedroom, Zhao Huanhuan followed Lin Yuan back to her own bedroom to decide what time to get up and what to have for breakfast the next morning.

Lin Yuan closed the door behind him and pulled Zhao Huanhuan to the table, making her sit down. He sat by the window and asked softly, "What are you talking about? Who wants to harm you? Tell me what happened so I can keep track of things. I don't feel at ease if I only hear half of what's going on."

Zhao Huanhuan thought for a moment, nodded, and told him about the events leading up to her going to the countryside.

Lin Yuan frowned after hearing this. "Isn't the arrangement of educated youth going to the countryside usually handled by the neighborhood committee or the government? How can she interfere?"

Zhao Huanhuan whispered, "Hou Ying has connections. She was recommended by her work unit, and the factory director also issued a letter of recommendation. It's possible for her to get things done. After all, I was indeed the most educated person in our workshop at that time, but I was still a temporary worker. Their letter of recommendation sounded nice, saying that I was an outstanding worker and a role model for others. They recommended that I go to the countryside to study for a year, and then apply for me to become a permanent employee of the cotton mill after I came back."

"Think about it, how difficult is it for a temporary worker to become a permanent employee in a company? Besides making significant contributions, you also need connections. But I have nothing. And the company is recommending me for promotion. Do you think this is likely to succeed?"

After Zhao Huanhuan finished speaking, she looked at Lin Yuan and said, "Have you figured it out? They are determined to send me out of Yuancheng, but they don't want me to come back. Do you remember what happened to Hao Qiang's family? I remember that Hao Qiang's family had never mentioned liking me or wanting to marry me before, but after they came to Yuancheng and went back, they brought it up. I suspect that they may have been instructed by Hou Ying."

"However, this is just my guess. I think that Hou Ying sent me to Taojia Village because she definitely doesn't want me to be able to go back in a year or several years, so they will definitely find a way."

The original book briefly mentioned these points, and Zhao Huan embellished them to get a general understanding of the situation.

After listening, Lin Yuan remained silent for a while, then nodded: "I understand. Regardless of whether your guess is right or wrong, since this has happened, we must first think of the worst-case scenario in order to avoid all misfortune."

"I'll handle Hao Qiang's family's side of this matter. I have to guarantee that after I leave, his family will never dare to lay a hand on you or have any thoughts of harming you again. As for this side, you won't be coming back for the time being, so you won't be a threat to them or confront them. If you happen to come back and run into them, you should pretend you didn't see them and avoid them."

"Huanhuan, remember, this isn't because we're afraid of them, but rather a tactical form of self-protection. Just like your second uncle said, finding the most opportune moment to counterattack is the key to victory," Lin Yuan earnestly instructed her.

He was worried that Zhao Huanhuan was too young and might be easily provoked into seeking revenge.

Zhao Huanhuan nodded, "Don't worry, I know what's important, I won't make you worry."