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Chapter 79 Lin Jie, the Factory Director's Daughter
The next evening, Lin Yanqing and Jiang He sat on a stone bench in the courtyard. The air around them seemed to freeze, filled with a heavy and oppressive atmosphere.

Lin Yanqing frowned slightly, his eyes revealing a hint of helplessness and determination. He slowly said, "Jiang He, I've thought about it for a long time and I want to go back to the city to work for a while. We may have to live apart for the time being. We'll discuss the future properly after our college entrance exam results come out. Don't worry, I definitely won't divorce you. No matter what, I will never give up on our relationship."

Upon hearing this, Jiang He's body trembled slightly. She raised her head and stared intently at Lin Yanqing, her eyes filled with reluctance and panic.

"Why do we have to live apart? We've always been together, and suddenly having to separate like this leaves me feeling empty and uneasy."

Jiang He's voice trembled slightly, like a fragile leaf in the wind.

Lin Yanqing sighed softly, reached out and took Jiang He's hand, trying to offer her some comfort.

“You know, the college entrance exam just ended, and we don’t know the results yet. I’m going back to the city to find a job, earn more money, and plan for our future. This is just a temporary measure. Once everything is settled, we can naturally be together again.”

Jiang He's lips trembled slightly. She knew that Lin Yanqing's words made some sense, but the thought of parting with him made her feel a wave of sadness wash over her.

"I know you have your own plans, and I don't want to hold you back. It's just that this sudden separation has made me very anxious."

As she spoke, her eyes reddened, and tears welled up in them.

Lin Yanqing pulled Jiang He into his arms and gently patted her back as if coaxing a child.

"Don't cry, this is only temporary. I will write to you often and come back to see you whenever I have time."

In the days that followed, Lin Yanqing was busy packing his bags to return to the city, while Jiang He quietly helped him along the way.

She folded Lin Yanqing's clothes neatly, one by one. With each piece she put into the box, her hands trembled slightly, and her heart felt as if it were being pricked by countless fine needles.

Lin Yanqing was organizing books and materials, constantly reminding Jiang He to take good care of herself.

On the day of parting, the sky was overcast, as if it too was grieving for the impending separation.

On the path at the village entrance, Jiang He stood quietly, her eyes fixed on Lin Yanqing, her gaze filled with longing and unease.

Lin Yanqing, carrying her luggage, looked at Jiang He's swollen eyes and felt heartbroken.

"Jiang He, don't be sad. Maybe I'll be back soon. If you have any difficulties at home, ask the elders in the village for help."

Jiang He bit her lip and nodded vigorously. "Take care of your health while you're in the city, don't overwork yourself. If things aren't going well at work, don't force yourself."

Lin Yanqing turned and embarked on the road back to the city, each step feeling as heavy as a thousand pounds.

Jiang He stood there, watching his departing figure gradually disappear at the end of the road, tears streaming down her face like a burst dam.

At that moment, she felt a huge emptiness in her heart, and loneliness and helplessness enveloped her tightly.

After returning to the city, Lin Yanqing smoothly entered the factory under his father's arrangement. As the deputy factory director, Lin's father always proudly boasted about his son's excellence to everyone he met, saying that Lin Yanqing would definitely excel in the college entrance examination and be admitted to a top university.

Thanks to her father's power, Lin Yanqing didn't have to work hard in the workshop like other workers. Instead, she sat in a spacious and bright office all day, pretending to be busy with a pile of documents, but actually doing nothing. Her ambitions were gradually worn down by this comfortable life.

That day, sunlight streamed through the windows and cast dappled patterns of light and shadow on the office floor.

The factory manager's daughter arrived gracefully, like an elegant butterfly.

She wore a delicate floral dress, the hem swaying gently with her steps, revealing her slender, fair legs.

Her face was beautiful, her skin as smooth and delicate as mutton fat jade, and her large eyes were bright and spirited, as if they held the stars and the sea. Lin Yanqing looked up casually, and his gaze was instantly drawn to her, a ripple of emotion stirring in his heart.

Lin's father keenly sensed this subtle atmosphere, and a thought suddenly occurred to him.

In his view, if his son could marry the factory manager's daughter, it would be of immeasurable benefit to his son's future and the entire family.

So, he privately approached Lin Yanqing, his eyes filled with a hint of cunning and expectation, and whispered, "Son, have you seen the factory director's daughter? You need to take the initiative and get close to her. This will greatly benefit your future."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yanqing was suddenly jolted, his conscience and selfish desires clashing fiercely deep within him.

He knew he already had Jiang He, his wife who waited for him silently in the countryside and took care of the household chores for him. The vows and beautiful memories they had made were like a heavy hammer, striking his soul.

However, the beauty and elegance of the factory director's daughter, and the bright future she represented, seemed...
The same tempting candy exudes an irresistible charm. After a painful struggle, Lin Yanqing's gaze was gradually blinded by desire.

He began to look for various opportunities to get close to the factory manager's daughter.

The afternoon sun shone lazily into the factory garden, where Lin Yanqing and the factory manager's daughter, Lin Jie, sat facing each other.

Lin Jie gently brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and broke the silence first: "Lin Yanqing, what do you usually like to do besides being in the office?"

Lin Yanqing sat up slightly, a gentle smile on her face: "I enjoy reading, and I've read all kinds of books. I can experience different worlds through words."

Lin Jie's eyes lit up: "Really? I also love literature. I recently read a book called 'Jane Eyre,' and I really admire Jane Eyre's independence and resilience."

Lin Yanqing became interested: "Jane Eyre is indeed a masterpiece. I find Jane Eyre's line, 'Do you think that because I am poor, obscure, plain, and little, I am soulless and heartless? You are wrong! My soul is just like yours, and my heart is exactly like yours!' particularly powerful. It expresses a strong pursuit of equality and self-respect."

Lin Jie nodded repeatedly: "That's right, this kind of spirit is invaluable in any era. By the way, which schools do you plan to apply to for college?"

A complex look flashed across Lin Yanqing's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure: "I'm still considering it. I'd like to choose some comprehensive universities to broaden my horizons. What about you?"

Lin Jie chuckled and said, "I might follow my father's advice and choose a professional school that would be helpful to the family business. But sometimes I feel lost and don't know if this is the right choice."

Lin Yanqing gently comforted her, "No matter what, as long as you can continue to grow and improve in university, it's a good choice." Lin Jie tilted her head slightly and looked at Lin Yanqing, "You're always so rational and calm, quite different from the other young people in the factory."