Lin Hui nodded, her eyes turning cold.
The prescription in Xu Xinghe's hands should not fall into the hands of the General Army, so as not to allow the country's troops to continue to become even more powerful!
The conversation in the small room came to an end. Lin Hui's fingertips casually traced the lipsticks inside, finally picking up a light pink one before leaving.
Once outside, she casually applied some makeup in front of the counter mirror, speaking as if it were just ordinary shopping, "This one will do, the color is light, perfect for everyday use."
The woman at the counter immediately understood, quickly wrapped the lipstick in kraft paper, and handed it over with a smile, saying, "Sister Lin has a good eye, this color makes you look younger, it will definitely look good on you."
Lin Hui took the lipstick but didn't leave immediately. Instead, she went to other counters. "How much is this fabric? It looks quite soft. I'd like to make a little dress for the neighbor's child."
While asking about the price, she picked up a bar of imported soap and smelled it. Occasionally, she would chat with the counter staff about everyday things, prices, and the recent weather. Her every move exuded the gentle and composed demeanor of a wealthy lady.
After lingering for about fifteen minutes to make sure it wouldn't arouse suspicion, Lin Hui picked up the bag containing lipstick fabric and soap, and said goodbye with a smile, "Thank you for your help today. Next time you get new fabric patterns, remember to let me know."
As soon as we left the supply and marketing cooperative, a black sedan was already waiting by the roadside.
Lin Hui bent down to get into the car, and the car drove smoothly toward the cadre family compound.
The small house she lived in was not large, but it was exquisitely maintained. Two rose bushes were in full bloom at the entrance, and sparse vines climbed the gray courtyard wall, exuding an atmosphere of tranquility.
As soon as the car came to a stop, Aunt Zhang from next door came out of the courtyard gate carrying a wash basin. When she saw Lin Hui, she immediately greeted her warmly, "Lin Hui is back? Did you go shopping again today?"
"Hello Aunt Zhang, yes, I'm just buying some daily necessities." Lin Hui opened the car door with a perfectly timed smile on her face. She then waved to Aunt Li, who was drying quilts not far away, "Aunt Li, the sun is shining brightly today, the quilts that have been dried in the sun will keep you warm!"
"That's right! You should take your thick quilt out to air it, otherwise it's going to rain soon!" Aunt Li replied with a smile.
Lin Hui walked unhurriedly towards her courtyard gate, her slender figure wrapped in an elegant cheongsam, exuding indescribable grace.
Standing next to Aunt Zhang was a strange woman, her cousin who had just arrived from the countryside. Looking at Lin Hui's back, she couldn't help but lean close to Aunt Zhang's ear and whisper, "Cousin, who is this? She has such a good presence."
Aunt Zhang sighed, her voice full of regret, "This is Lin Hui. Her husband is Director Li at the General Hospital. Lin Hui is a good person in every way—she comes from a good family, is beautiful, and is kind to everyone. But she has a hard life. She was lost for several years when she was a child, and I heard she was abused by bad people, which damaged her health..."
She shook her head. "Although they found her later, her health was compromised, and she couldn't get pregnant. Director Li is a top doctor, and they consulted many specialists, but it was no use. It seems that the couple will never be able to have children in this lifetime."
"My God, so pitiful?" My cousin's eyes widened. "Doesn't Director Li have any thoughts? What man doesn't want children? Didn't he ever think about finding another one?"
"You silly girl, don't talk nonsense if you don't understand!" Aunt Zhang slapped her. "They're in a military marriage, how can they just get a divorce? Military discipline is very strict, soldiers who mess around outside will be punished! Unless both husband and wife are willing to divorce, but these days, who wants to initiate a divorce? If word gets out, Lin Hui's reputation will be ruined, she definitely won't want that. Director Li is also someone who cares about his reputation, so this is the only way it can be."
My cousin nodded, watching Lin Hui walk into the courtyard, and couldn't help but sigh, "That Director Li is really at a disadvantage. He's so capable, but in the end, he doesn't even have anyone to inherit the family business. It's really pitiful."
These words drifted into the courtyard like feathers, landing right in Lin Hui's ears as she reached the doorway.
Her fingers, which were pushing open the door, paused for a moment, a faint, cold smile curling at the corner of her lips, so quick it was almost impossible to catch. Then she regained her composure, turned around and closed the courtyard gate, completely shutting out the discussions outside.
"Pitiful?" Lin Hui leaned against the door, scoffing softly. The tenderness in her eyes vanished instantly, leaving only coldness. "He's pitiful, but what about me?"
She walked to the dressing table, threw her bag on the table, and her lipstick rolled onto the floor.
Looking at her exquisitely made-up face and gentle features in the mirror, Lin Hui's gaze gradually drifted away.
The claim that she was abused and injured as a child is just a pretext she needs to use to impersonate someone else.
She wasn't incapable of getting pregnant; she simply never intended to have a child with the man surnamed Li in the first place.
Her roots are not in this land; her homeland is thousands of miles away, a place she dreams of returning to!
To her, Director Li was nothing more than a stepping stone to infiltrate this place, and this seemingly perfect marriage was merely a tool to conceal her identity.
Once she obtains Xu Xinghe's prescription, completes the task, and accumulates enough merit, she will leave without hesitation.
This man, this home, were never her true home.
Lin Hui walked to the window, looking at the blooming roses at the gate of the courtyard with a cold gaze.
She raised her hand and touched her lower abdomen.
child?
How could she possibly have a child with an enemy?
She must obtain Xu Xinghe's prescription; it is her only chance to return to her homeland, and no one can stop her!
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