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Chapter 72 Cheating
When Lin Yao first arrived at the educated youth settlement, she was attracted by Lin Yanqing's gentle and refined temperament and outstanding talent.

Lin Yanqing always stood out among the educated youth. He was well-read, eloquent, and often offered unique insights when others discussed issues, like a shining star.

Lin Yao's heart gradually fell for him, and as the days went by, this admiration grew stronger and stronger, eventually transforming into a burning love.

So, during the time they spent studying together at the educated youth settlement, Lin Yao began to intentionally or unintentionally display her charm.

She always found various reasons to sit next to Lin Yanqing, under the guise of discussing issues, to gently touch his arm or gaze at him with affectionate eyes.

She would deliberately reserve a spot for Lin Yanqing in the early morning, and would also secretly place precious little items she brought from home on his desk, trying to attract his attention.

Lin Yanqing, though outwardly appearing as a virtuous gentleman, harbors an uncontrollable desire deep within his heart.

He failed to uphold his moral principles in the face of Lin Yao's overtures.

At first, he would struggle in his heart, but gradually, that struggle was overwhelmed by desire.

On a quiet night, as moonlight spilled into the courtyard of the educated youth settlement, the relationship between the two underwent a subtle but profound change, plunging them into an illicit emotional vortex.

Jiang He felt that her husband's letters had become shorter and more perfunctory, lacking their former warmth.
Her intuition told her that something was wrong, and a shadow gradually fell over her heart.

That day, filled with doubts and unease, Jiang He traveled a long way to the educated youth settlement.

Throughout the journey, she felt incredibly heavy-hearted, with all sorts of unpleasant thoughts constantly surfacing in her mind, but she desperately tried to tell herself not to overthink things.

When she entered the courtyard of the educated youth settlement, an unusual silence enveloped the entire space.

Her heart tightened suddenly, and her steps became heavier.

She slowly walked into the room where the educated youth usually studied. Just as she reached the door, the ambiguous atmosphere coming from inside the room was like a sharp blade, piercing straight into her ears.

Jiang He's face turned deathly pale instantly, and her body trembled slightly.

She couldn't believe her ears, but the sound was so clear and undeniable.

Anger and pain intertwined in her heart, and her eyes instantly became bloodshot.

In that instant, she lost all reason, and her pent-up emotions erupted like a volcano.

Jiang He suddenly raised her foot and kicked the door with all her might.

With a loud bang, the door was kicked open, and the scene inside was like a disgusting painting unfolding before her eyes.

Lin Yanqing and Lin Yao were frantically straightening their clothes, their faces filled with fear and shame.

The moment Lin Yanqing saw Jiang He, he was stunned. His lips trembled slightly, but he couldn't say a word.

Jiang He swayed, as if all her strength had been drained away by this scene.

Her eyes were filled with despair and hatred as she stared intently at the two men who had betrayed her.

"How...how could you do this?"

Her voice trembled, choked with sobs, yet was utterly cold.

Lin Yao lowered her head, not daring to look Jiang He in the eye. Her hands gripped the hem of her clothes tightly, and her body trembled uncontrollably.

She knew she had made an unforgivable mistake, but it was too late for regrets. Lin Yanqing finally came to his senses and tried to explain, "Jiang He, listen to me, it's a misunderstanding..."

However, his lies appeared so weak and powerless in the face of such irrefutable evidence.

Jiang He sneered: "Misunderstanding? Do you think I'm stupid?"

Tears welled up in her eyes and streamed down her cheeks. All the trust and love she had once held for her husband vanished in that instant.

She recalled the days she spent waiting anxiously at home, and the beautiful dreams she had for the future. Now, all of that had been utterly destroyed by the betrayal of these two men.

"Jiang He, I...I was wrong, please forgive me."

Lin Yanqing knelt down with a thud, pleading. He knew his actions had deeply hurt Jiang He, but he was also afraid of losing his family and everything he had back in his hometown.

Jiang He looked at Lin Yanqing kneeling on the ground without a trace of pity.

"Do you think this will make up for the mistakes you've made? You've trampled on our years of relationship so easily."

She turned to look at Lin Yao, "And you, as an educated youth, how could you do such a shameless thing?"

Lin Yao cried and said, "Sister Jiang He, I... I really like Brother Yan Qing, I can't control my feelings..."

"Your feelings? This is a violation of morality and ethics!"

Jiang He roared angrily. Her heart was filled with contradictions and pain. On the one hand, she could not forgive her husband's betrayal; on the other hand, she did not know how to face this broken family.

In this remote educated youth settlement, such a scandal, once it spreads, will have a huge impact on everyone.

Jiang He took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. "I will tell the brigade leaders about this and let them handle it."

Her tone was firm and resolute. She knew this was the only thing she could do; she couldn't let these two people get away with it. She had to get justice for herself.

Lin Yanqing and Lin Yao turned even paler upon hearing Jiang He's words.

They knew that if the brigade leaders found out about this, they would face severe criticism and punishment, and might even be sent back to their hometowns, where they would live out their lives with shame.

"Jiang He, please don't. We know we were wrong, and we will correct it," Lin Yanqing continued to plead.

"Is it wrong to know now? It's too late!"

Lin Yanqing hurriedly dressed and chased after him without a second thought.

Jiang He staggered but walked very fast, as if trying to escape this heartbreaking place.

Lin Yanqing caught up quickly, grabbed Jiang He's arm, and said urgently, "Jiang He, let me explain. It was all Lin Yao who seduced me. I made a terrible mistake in a moment of confusion. There's nothing between us. She just kept pestering me, so I..."

Jiang He abruptly shook off his hand, her eyes filled with disgust and despair: "Stop talking! Do you think I'll believe your lies? Your actions have shown me your true colors. After so many years of marriage, you betrayed me so easily."

Lin Yanqing was still unwilling to give up. "Jiang He, I know I was wrong. I swear I will never do it again. Please give me another chance. We still have a child. Our family cannot fall apart like this."

Jiang He burst into tears, choking back sobs as she said, "Opportunity? You've ruined our home, what right do you have to talk about opportunity?"

After saying that, he turned and left quickly without looking back, leaving Lin Yanqing standing there blankly, filled with regret and helplessness.