country bumpkin

In the workshop of the garment factory in the city, Director Xu was holding a morning meeting, and all the group leaders were listening attentively.

Deng Yiyao has been quiet lately; she's looking for an opportunity to teach Kong Xiufang a lesson.

Ever since she told her mother that she liked JJ Lin, she has been strictly controlled.

Her mother always followed her to and from get off work, like a bodyguard.

That day, she heard that Lin Junhui had taken Kong Xiufang to his home to meet his parents. She felt very uncomfortable and thought she was about to lose her mind.

She hasn't figured out how to deal with Kong Xiufang yet. Her current goal isn't to steal Lin Junhui away, but to make Kong Xiufang miserable. She gets extremely agitated whenever Kong Xiufang is in trouble or unhappy.

After the meeting, Deng Yiyao quietly pulled aside a female coworker who was usually gossipy and talkative.

She handed the other person a handful of candy and said in a low voice, "I heard that Kong Xiufang used to be quite disrespectful when she was in the countryside. If you can spread this word, especially to Lin Junhui's family, you'll get even more candy."

The female worker's eyes lit up, and she nodded hurriedly.

She even went out of her way to bribe Chen Aqiang, a scoundrel at the factory, using the same method. But he wasn't some naive girl; he didn't want any of that, he just wanted money. He also threatened Deng Yiyao, saying he would reveal what she had told him if she didn't get her money.

Deng Yiyao regretted provoking this scoundrel and had no choice but to give him money. After some haggling, they finally settled on 15 yuan.

In the following days, rumors spread throughout the factory.

After hearing the rumors, Lin Junhui's mother became suspicious and asked her son for clarification.

Although Lin Junhui did not believe that Kong Xiufang was that kind of person, he could not stop his mother's nagging.

Kong Xiufang looked aggrieved; she knew someone was deliberately smearing her, perhaps Deng Yiyao. But she was powerless to do anything about it.

Deng Yiyao secretly observed everything, a smug smile playing on her lips.

But to her surprise, Lin Junhui did not give up on Kong Xiufang easily. Instead, he decided to work with her to find out who was spreading rumors behind the scenes.

Soon, they discovered clues and found the person who had been bribed; all the evidence pointed to Deng Yiyao.

When confronted, Deng Yiyao panicked, her conspiracy was exposed, and in the end she not only failed to ruin Kong Xiufang, but was also criticized and warned by the factory. When her mother learned of this, she was so angry that she scolded her for being foolish.

I think she's too stupid; she's already tried this method, and it doesn't work at all.

Hu Jinhua was furious because her daughter was always trying to harm others, and she didn't seem to have any sense of reason, unable to come up with any good ideas, so she could only drag her daughter down with her. Wasn't that how her eldest son got involved last time?

Hu Jinhua gave her a long leave of absence and forced her to go on blind dates. Hu Jinhua believed that as long as she got married, she would definitely be able to let go of Lin Junhui.

Little did they know that Deng Yiyao's repeated failures had already triggered her masochistic tendencies.

She not only bullies and abuses others, but also enjoys abusing herself. She has reached a pathological level.

Hearing her mother tell her to arrange a blind date and get married only fueled her obsession. She thought of an even more fun game; it seemed a good show was about to begin.

Deng Yiyao stood in front of the mirror, carefully tidying her hair, a hint of cunning on her delicate face.

In her view, this blind date was nothing more than a game in which she could control the whole situation.

She gradually came to understand a principle she believed to be true: if you can't have it, destroy it. If you're sad, others can't be happy either.

She chose a dress that accentuated her figure while maintaining elegance, applied the lipstick that boosted her aura, and gave a confident smile.

The blind date was to take place in a quiet little park. Deng Yiyao walked over gracefully in her high heels.

She spotted Sun Jue, the blind date she was introduced to, at a glance—a handsome man with an extraordinary air about him.

Deng Yiyao walked gracefully to him and said softly, "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting." Her voice was so gentle it seemed to melt water.

Sun Jue looked up and was instantly captivated by Deng Yiyao in front of him, his eyes filled with amazement.

Deng Yiyao was secretly pleased with herself and began to use her charm.

She skillfully steered the conversation, sometimes sharing interesting stories she had heard, and sometimes offering unique insights into current trends and economic circles. Every glance and every gesture was perfectly timed, keeping Sun Jue's gaze fixed on her, and his heart gradually succumbing to her charm.

After this date, Deng Yiyao kindly gave Sun Jue a chance to get closer to her.

Sun Jue fell in love with her at first sight, but she herself had no genuine feelings for Sun Jue; she only wanted to enjoy the thrill of controlling other people's emotions.

For a whole week, the two spent time together, going on dates, eating out, and watching movies. Deng Yiyao even took him home to meet her parents.

Hu Jinhua also took a liking to Sun Jue. He was handsome and rich, and most importantly, he was generous and had taken a liking to her daughter. She was very happy with the marriage.

One evening, Deng Yiyao deliberately invited Sun Jue to a hotel near the garment factory, saying it was a surprise for him.

Sun Jue went to the appointment with great joy.

Deng Yiyao had tampered with the room beforehand, adjusting the lighting to an ambiguous level and preparing some alcohol.

She kept urging Sun Jue to drink, and under her persistent persuasion, Sun Jue gradually became drunk.

At this point, Deng Yiyao made an excuse to leave the room. She rode her bicycle for about 5 minutes and arrived at the factory.

It was already past closing time, and there were hardly any people left in the factory. The dormitory area was also deserted.

She ran to an elderly scavenger and called out to her. She handed her 10 yuan and asked her to deliver a letter to the administrator.

Another message was sent: "If there's anything urgent, contact Kong Xiufang; it's about Lin Junhui."

The elderly woman who collected recyclables took the money and walked towards the dormitory area with the letter in her hand.

The old woman handed the letter to Aunt Qu, the dormitory manager, and left after relaying a message.

Aunt Qu quickly delivered the letter.

After receiving the letter, Kong Xiufang was anxious after reading its contents, wondering what had happened to Lin Junhui. She rushed to the hotel room.

Deng Yiyao hid in the shadows and watched Kong Xiufang walk into the room, a triumphant smile appearing on her face.

She knew that after tonight, something unexpected would happen between Sun Jue and Kong Xiufang, and she could gracefully withdraw from this chaotic emotional entanglement and continue to stir up trouble.

However, as she turned to leave, a strange sense of loss welled up inside her.

It feels like I've lost something important.

She looked at the closed door and suddenly recalled Sun Jue's gentle gaze and all the moments they had spent together.

She began to doubt whether what she had done was really right, but proud as she was, she still gritted her teeth and left the hotel.

All that remains is that room filled with unknowns, and a vortex of emotions stirred up by her, waiting in the quiet night for fate to unfold further.