Zhong Hua lay on the ground, tears streaming silently down her face, her heart filled with regret. She regretted her naiveté and her blind trust in friendship. If she had been more cautious and had a better understanding of the complexities of human nature, perhaps she wouldn't have fallen so unprepared into this carefully planned trap, and wouldn't be in this precarious situation, teetering on the brink of life and death.
Chapter Four: A Turning Point
Just as Zhong Hua felt her life force was about to be completely swallowed by darkness, her consciousness growing increasingly blurred, and she was almost about to give up the struggle, suddenly, a crisp doorbell rang out in the silent room. The sound, like a call of salvation from heaven, instantly rekindled a glimmer of hope in Zhong Hua's heart. As if grasping at the last straw, she mustered her last strength and crawled laboriously towards the door. Each ring of the doorbell seemed to inject a faint but precious sliver of strength into her dying life.
Inch by inch, Zhong Hua struggled to move her body, each step requiring immense effort. Finally, she crawled to the doorway and, with a trembling hand, opened it with all her remaining strength. Standing outside was her colleague, Xiao Li. Xiao Li was shocked to see Zhong Hua in such a wretched state; her face was deathly pale, her clothes soaked with cold sweat, and her eyes filled with pain and despair. Without a second thought, Xiao Li quickly pulled out her phone and dialed for an ambulance.
While waiting for the ambulance, Zhong Hua, with her last shred of consciousness, intermittently recounted what had happened to Xiao Li. Upon hearing this, Xiao Li was both shocked and furious. His fists clenched tightly, and his eyes burned with rage. He comforted Zhong Hua, telling her she would be alright and to hold on, while secretly resolving to help her uncover the truth, bring those who betrayed her to justice, and seek justice for her.
Chapter 5: The Truth Revealed
Thanks to the doctors' best efforts, Zhong Hua finally escaped death and was out of danger. However, she suffered immense physical and emotional trauma and will need a long time to recover. During her recovery, Xiao Li tirelessly traveled around collecting evidence. He didn't overlook any detail, like a persistent detective searching for clues to the truth through layers of mystery.
Persistence pays off. Xiao Li finally found the key evidence that Lin Wanqing framed Zhong Hua: a document detailing Lin Wanqing's conspiracy and phone records of Ah Yu's collusion with Lin Wanqing. This irrefutable evidence exposed their despicable acts.
When the evidence was presented to Lin Wanqing and A Yu, their faces turned deathly pale, their eyes filled with terror and despair. They could no longer deny it; all their lies and pretenses were utterly shattered in that instant. Upon learning of this, the company expressed extreme indignation at Lin Wanqing's egregious behavior, immediately dismissing her and deciding to pursue legal action against her, showing no leniency towards such unscrupulous acts for personal gain. A Yu, too, lost all credibility and status within the company due to her betrayal; her colleagues looked at her with disgust and contempt, plunging her into a state of complete isolation.
Lying in her hospital bed, Zhong Hua watched her former best friend fall so low for profit, her heart filled with sorrow. Their past friendship, all those beautiful memories, had vanished in this betrayal. But at the same time, she learned from this painful experience, understanding that in this complex and ever-changing world, one cannot easily place all trust in others; one must learn to protect oneself and see through the true nature of those around them.
After being discharged from the hospital, Zhong Hua cut her long hair, as if bidding farewell to her naive and trusting past self. She faced life anew with greater strength and maturity. Although the experience of betrayal left a deep mark, an indelible scar on her heart, she believed that time is the best healer and would slowly mend all wounds. She also looked forward to meeting truly trustworthy and reliable friends in the future, and rediscovering the lost beauty of life.
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