80 village women marry military officers; it was supposed to be a fake marriage.

Su Qingya seemed to have been provoked, shaking her head frantically, "Don't say anything, I don't want to hear it, it must be fake, everything you're saying is fake."

Everyone in the compound, including her parents, said she would marry Chang Jingxiang. Her choice of school and job was based on Chang Jingxiang.

No matter how unwilling she was, she would grit her teeth and persevere. She did not give up during the time when the Chang family was sent to the countryside.

Becoming Chang Jingxiang's wife was her goal, but now Chang Jingxiang's words have undoubtedly shattered all her dreams, and her beliefs have collapsed in an instant.

Chang Jingxiang was also conflicted, feeling indebted to Su Qingya, after all, she had waited for him for several years.

If he hadn't met Lin Yue, he probably would have continued his relationship with Su Qingya.

Su Qingya seemed to be possessed, unable to escape the self-imposed confinement she had created within herself.

Chang Jingxiang tried to comfort her, "Su Qingya, I know that what I'm saying will hurt you. I hope you can let go of the past and find someone who truly loves you."

Su Qingya reacted as if she had heard a joke, her expression shifting from sadness to anger, from disappointment to despair, her smile twisting in a grimace. "Are you really going to be this heartless?"

Chang Jingxiang shook his head. "I may owe you a debt of gratitude, but ethically speaking, Lin Yue is my wife. I hope you can understand that."

Su Minmin scoffed, "I'm going to find that Lin Yue right now and make her give you back to me. You're going to marry me, and you can only marry me."

Chang Jingxiang felt that her emotions were somewhat unstable at the moment and was afraid that something might happen to her, so he tried to stop her.

Unexpectedly, Su Qingya started throwing things around without even looking at what they were. She just picked up whatever she could and threw it away.

She was also pampered by her family and had never suffered such injustice before.

After she finished venting, she noticed Chang Jingxiang standing beside her, looking at her with a deep frown. Blood was flowing from his head, down his forehead and onto his face.

"Are you alright? You're bleeding? I... I didn't mean to." She panicked and tried to check the wound.

Chang Jingxiang leaned back slightly. "Calm down. I'll have your family come and pick you up. You're not in the right state to go back on your own right now."

Seeing the disappointment in his eyes, Su Qingya deflated like a punctured balloon and slumped weakly onto the kang (a heated brick bed).

Chang Jingxiang took the first-aid kit, wiped the blood off his face, and treated his wounds himself.

There's a cut on my head. The wound isn't deep, but it extends from the top of my head to my forehead, so it'll probably leave a scar.

Su Qingya wanted to help several times, but after sensing Chang Jingxiang's distant and indifferent attitude, she withdrew her hand and watched silently.

She also had her pride; she felt that Chang Jingxiang had wronged her and betrayed their pure relationship.

After the commotion, she calmed down and began to feel annoyed, angry at herself for not controlling herself earlier.

Before she came, Su's mother had warned her to maintain her dignity and show her advantages so that she could outshine the village woman who had no background.

Clearly, she ruined this move, which is a real pity. She needs to salvage her image in Chang Jingxiang's eyes first, and then go back and think of a solution.

She secretly pinched herself, and tears welled up in her eyes. "Jingxiang, I'm sorry, I don't know what's wrong with me, my hands and feet just wouldn't obey my commands."

She burst into tears, then choked out, "I...I hurt you. I feel like I'm not even myself anymore. Maybe...maybe you should call the police and have me arrested."

Seeing her crying with tears streaming down her face, Chang Jingxiang's heart softened a little. "It's not that serious, don't take it to heart. It's just a little scratch, nothing serious, it'll be fine in a few days."

Su Qingya thought to herself that Chang Jingxiang was a man who responded better to gentleness than force; the more weak she pretended to be, the more tenderness she would elicit from him.

Lin Yue looks like a vixen; it must be her coquettish and seductive manner that bewitched Chang Jingxiang.

If I can turn things around with Chang Jingxiang and pretend to be more understanding, I might be able to turn the situation around.

She wiped away her tears and said in a trembling voice, "Jingxiang, do you think I might be sick? How could I do such a thing? I have no face to face you."

Chang Jingxiang grew up with her. She was usually a quiet and gentle girl who always spoke softly, unlike before.

A young woman, having traveled all the way from the capital to here, was exhausted and had no relatives or friends. In addition, her actions had indeed gone too far, which had provoked her.

Chang Jingxiang's voice softened, "Qingya, get some rest. Someone will come to pick you up tomorrow. We'll see what happens after we get back to the capital."

Seeing that her methods were beginning to show results, Su Qingya became even more certain of her thoughts: this matter could not be dealt with by force; a roundabout approach was needed.

Chang Jingxiang cooked a meal himself and even thoughtfully served her food. Su Qingya liked him more and more, which strengthened her resolve to win Chang Jingxiang back.

After dinner, they discussed some current academic issues and Su Qingya's experiences at work. Chang Jingxiang listened attentively, and the two of them talked back and forth, finding they had a lot in common.

They received similar educations and encountered similar people and things, making it easy for them to connect.

Only now did Su Qingya truly understand her mother's words: the struggle between women is never about throwing tantrums; that only annoys men.

What they need to see is something more sophisticated, something that resonates with them.

When Su's mother was looking for Su's father, she defeated many competitors before finally becoming the current Mrs. Su.

Su Qingya decided to consult her mother properly when she got back, since in terms of family background, experience, and knowledge, she far surpassed Lin Yue.

It was already quite late, and Chang Jingxiang offered to rest in the room next door.

Su Qingya pretended to be scared and pulled her skirt tighter. She looked outside again and said, "Jingxiang, can you stay here with me? I'm so scared. It's so dark outside. I don't know if someone will break in."

"You weren't here last night, and I was so scared I couldn't sleep a wink. Was I being too weak? If it were Miss Lin, she would definitely be braver than me."

Chang Jingxiang's lips unconsciously curved into a smile as he thought of Lin Yue running alone on the back hillside late at night to catch wild game, looking fearless.

His young wife is quite bold.

Feeling someone grab his clothes, he subtly shifted back. "Don't be afraid. I'll lock the door from the outside. No one can come in. If you need anything, just shout. I'm in the next room."

In the middle of the night, Chang Jingxiang was dreaming of embracing Lin Yue tenderly when he heard a scream coming from the next room.

"what…"