Chapter 32 Yao Xueru is a Reborn Woman
No one knew that she had been reborn.
In her past life, she and Lu Yanchen were deeply in love and became revolutionary partners during those turbulent years.
However, the hardship of rural life eventually wore away her resolve.
She couldn't resist the temptation and instead followed another educated youth from Beijing back to the city, where they hastily held a wedding.
However, life after returning to the city was far from what she had envisioned.
She had known her husband for three years, but he betrayed their marriage by having an affair with another woman. From then on, the family was constantly arguing and fighting.
What pained her even more was that during a heated argument, her husband verbally abused her, saying, "We've been married for so many years and you can't even have a child. You could at least have a daughter! What's the use of marrying you!" After the insults, he even physically assaulted her.
Ultimately, the marriage ended in divorce.
When Yao Xueru was struggling at the lowest point in her life, she was shocked to learn that Lu Yanchen's grandfather, who had been demoted, had been reinstated to a high position.
At this moment, Yao Xueru looked at Bai Linlin, who was smiling brightly beside Lu Yanchen, and felt a burning jealousy in her heart. Her resentment surged like a turbulent tide.
She secretly followed the two on their date and, taking advantage of Bai Linlin's inattention, secretly added herbs that would arouse desire to the lunchbox that Bai Linlin had carefully prepared for Lu Yanchen.
Afterwards, he deliberately lured Lu Yanchen to a secluded place.
When Lu Yanchen rejected her advances, she suddenly ripped open her collar and cried out for help, attracting nearby villagers to gather around and criticize Lu Yanchen.
Facing everyone, she deliberately brought up their past of "sharing joys and sorrows," and tearfully cried out, "I just want to make up for the mistakes I made back then. Can't I even have a chance to atone for my sins?"
Yao Xueru stubbornly believes that as long as she destroys the relationship between Bai Linlin and Lu Yanchen, she can regain the favor that should have been hers.
Looking at Lu Yanchen's complex and unpredictable expression when facing Yao Xueru, Bai Linlin felt both chilled and filled with despair.
Ultimately, she had no choice but to leave Lu Yanchen.
Yao Xueru, after marrying Lu Yanchen for ten years, unfortunately contracted cancer and passed away.
But fate played a cruel trick on her, and she was reborn back to this time, which happened to be the time when Lu Yanchen first met her.
A resolute glint flashed in Yao Xueru's eyes as she thought to herself: This is perfect! Lu Yanchen, you're definitely not going to escape this time. You're destined to be mine.
The captain shook his head helplessly, thinking to himself, "Even an upright official finds it hard to settle family disputes."
But now that Xu Zhili and her brother have become members of the Xiangyanghong Brigade, the brigade will definitely help them if they encounter any difficulties in the future.
Everyone has their struggles.
"Alright, let's go." The captain waved his hand, signaling everyone to set off.
At this moment, an old man was already sitting on the oxcart, leisurely holding the reins, preparing to drive the cart.
After the group set off, they walked for about an hour, and the road conditions became increasingly worse. The road surface was full of potholes, and if one was not careful, one could easily twist their ankle.
Bai Linlin was the first to complain, "I, I really can't walk anymore, can I sit on the oxcart?" she pleaded weakly, her face full of exhaustion.
The captain glanced at her sideways and said irritably, "What are you thinking? The oxcart is already piled high with luggage. If you add one more person on top of that, won't you exhaust the oxen?"
“It’s just a piece of livestock. Bai Linlin is already exhausted. Can’t we let her sit down and rest for a while?” Meng Haozi quickly stood up to speak for Bai Linlin. After glancing at Bai Linlin, he subconsciously lowered his head.
In fact, he harbored a deeper scheme—on the train, he overheard that Bai Linlin's father was the director of a textile factory in the city, which was undoubtedly an excellent opportunity for him to change his fate.
Meng Haozi knew that although he had a high school diploma, he was not capable of returning to the city on his own.
If we can get in touch with Bai Linlin, we might be able to escape this poor, remote place.
Before going to the countryside, he heard from a fellow villager that he had returned to the city because of an injury, and that life in the countryside was hard, with little food and people easily bullied.
Meng Haozi secretly plotted how to cleverly turn this "goodwill" into a powerful bargaining chip for his future return to the city.
He knew in his heart that if he didn't find a way to return to the city soon, he would probably be trapped in the countryside for the rest of his life.
"Alright, look at you, you can't even walk as well as a little kid! And look at him, has he ever complained? Besides, those three big bundles on the oxcart are all yours, they've taken up all the space, there's no room for anyone else to sit."
The captain scolded Bai Linlin in an annoyed tone.
Upon hearing this, Bai Linlin seemed to have all her energy drained away, becoming listless and like a flower that had lost its moisture, devoid of any spirit.
Xu Zhili watched An'an walk silently, her shoes worn through, revealing a little toe, but he didn't say a word.
Xu Zhili felt a pang of sadness and heartache as she looked at him.
"An'an, let me carry you, okay?"
Xu Zhili bent down, gently patted An'an's head, and whispered something.
Xu Zhian shook her head, stubbornly refusing her sister's kindness.
"An'an, you're such a good girl, I love you so much. Let me hug you, I'm strong enough. If I can't carry you anymore, I'll put you down, okay?" Xu Zhili continued to coax An'an.
Hearing her sister say that, Xu Zhian nodded gently.
Xu Zhili picked An'an up in one go. An'an was very light, and she held her very easily, as if the child in her arms had no weight at all.
After carrying him for a while, the little guy actually fell asleep in his sister's arms. It seems that walking really exhausted him.
Lu Yanchen saw this scene: the little girl in front of him was carrying a small backpack and holding a sleeping child steadily in her arms.
Looking at the brother and sister, Lu Yanchen couldn't help but feel pity and sighed inwardly: These two siblings are truly pitiful.
Seeing this, Lu Yanchen quickly stepped forward, his eyes full of concern, and said to Xu Zhili, "Xu Zhiqing, you are still just a young girl, let me hold this child."
Xu Zhili shook her head slightly and declined, saying, "No need, Lu Zhiqing, I can still carry you, it's really no trouble for you."
However, Lu Yanchen did not give up.
His gaze was fixed on Xu Zhili, his tone both sincere and firm: "You're so young. Let me help you carry the child for a while. There's still a long way to go up the mountain road ahead, so don't tire yourself out."
As he spoke, he reached out and gently yet decisively supported the child's bottom, smoothly taking the child from Xu Zhili's arms.
The child seemed to sense the change in the embrace, and shifted restlessly a few times, as if trying to wake up from a dream.
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