The voluptuous and beautiful nanny, Technician Shen fell for her.

The next evening, as the sun began to set, the fiery red clouds on the horizon shone brightly, making the red brick walls of the municipal party committee compound appear scorching hot.

The Shen family ate dinner early.

Liu Huizhen carried Shen Ping'an to the courtyard to cool off.

Su Nianhe was hiding alone in the nanny's room on the first floor, struggling to change into her light yellow polyester dress.

She didn't dare eat much at lunch or dinner today, only managing to drink a small half-bowl of thin porridge between the two meals. Her stomach was growling with hunger, but she dared not eat her fill.

Even so, this two-year-old dress was still incredibly tight on her.

The side zipper on the skirt got stuck at the waist.

She could only tighten her stomach and grit her teeth as she slowly pulled the zipper up. Finally, the zipper closed, revealing her extremely slender waist, so thin it could be grasped in one hand.

The waist fits well, but the neckline is a big problem.

Even after giving birth, Wang Liping didn't have this figure; Su Nianhe's body simply doesn't fit.

Su Nianhe stood in front of that small square mirror, her cheeks burning.

The dress was a bit old and the neckline was slightly yellowed, but on her, it didn't look dowdy at all. Instead, it made her skin look dazzlingly white and her delicate and charming appearance so captivating that it was hard to look away.

She awkwardly tugged at her skirt, pushed open the door, and walked into the living room.

Wang Liping was sitting on the mahogany sofa, eating sunflower seeds. Hearing the door open, she looked up.

In that one glance, all the sunflower seeds in Wang Liping's hand fell onto her lap.

So lovely.

The thought immediately popped into Wang Liping's mind, followed by an overwhelming wave of jealousy and sour grapes.

When she wore this dress before, she only felt that it was too tight around the waist and the neckline was too loose, and it didn't fill out the shape. Now, when she wears it on this country girl, her waist is so thin that it could be broken with a gentle bend, and it fits perfectly.

With that pure and innocent face, she's the epitome of a seductive little vixen.

Wang Liping gritted her teeth, stood up, and walked around Su Nianhe once.

"The dress itself is nice, but on you, it just looks a bit tacky and unsophisticated." Wang Liping's words were extremely sarcastic as she looked you up and down. "Look at your neckline, it's so tight. I don't know what you eat to grow it like that, it just doesn't look proper."

Su Nianhe was easily embarrassed, and her ears turned bright red from what he said.

She clasped her hands together in front of her, nervously tugging at the hem of her skirt, her voice soft and gentle: "Sister-in-law Wang, is it too tight? Should I go change?"

"What are you changing for!" Wang Liping immediately interrupted her, afraid that she would change her mind. "Just wear it like this! Going to a matchmaking event is for people to look at you. Those naive bachelors will love your figure. Be smart when you get there, talk to people, don't just stand there like a wooden post. If you can find a worker to marry soon, that would be a blessing in your past life."

Wang Liping had a very clear plan in mind.

This country girl is such a stunner; if she just stood at the ball in that dress, she'd attract a swarm of flies. Hopefully, some ugly duckling will take her away soon, and then the Shen family will have some peace and quiet, instead of their husbands and brothers-in-law constantly fawning over her.

Su Nianhe dared not refute, bowed her head and responded, picked up her old canvas bag and hurriedly left the Shen family's gate.

She went around to the back alley, where Li Lianhua was already waiting under the century-old locust tree.

Li Lianhua wore a blue shirt with white flowers today, her hair was neatly combed and tied into two braids.

When Li Lianhua saw Su Nianhe walking over, she was completely stunned.

"My goodness!" Li Lianhua ran forward, grabbed Su Nianhe's hand, and looked her up and down. "Nianhe, did you steal a celestial being's clothes? This dress is so beautiful!"

Su Nianhe blushed, embarrassed by the praise, and explained softly, "Don't talk nonsense. This is an old dress given to me by the eldest daughter-in-law of the Shen family. She couldn't wear it anymore, so she threw it to me."

"That's so kind?" Li Lianhua's mouth gaped open in surprise. "I heard from my aunt that Nurse Wang was always finding fault with you. Why are you suddenly being so generous?"

Su Nianhe sighed, unsure how to tell her fellow villager the harsh words Wang Liping had said: "She complained that I wore a tattered blouse and embarrassed the Shen family. Actually, she has a terrible temper and is always picking fights at home."

"Sigh, all the masters are the same." Li Lianhua pulled her hand and walked towards the textile factory workers' club. "The eldest daughter-in-law of the Li family has a terrible temper. She throws things and fights all the time. We're just here to work and get paid, so it's normal for us to put up with some of that."

In the evening, the leaves of the plane trees on both sides of the road rustled in the wind.

Many young people in work clothes were walking in groups in the same direction, all heading to a social dance party.

Li Lianhua looked at the city workers chatting and laughing, her face full of undisguised longing.

"Nianhe, you have no idea how happy I am today." Li Lianhua lowered her voice, her tone full of anticipation. "My aunt said that several key technical personnel from the workshops are going this time. If I can be chosen by a good person, I'm willing to marry him. Even an apprentice would be fine. As long as I get married, I can register my household in the city and never have to go back to the village to farm again."

Marry a city dweller and secure a stable job.

This was the best way out that these country girls who had fled from disaster could think of.

Su Nianhe listened to her words and nodded, but she couldn't quite describe the feeling in her heart.

She married an honest worker.

This was indeed the best way for her to get rid of her biological father and that cripple.

Once she's married, she'll have a home, and she won't have to live in fear as a nanny anymore, nor will she have to be at the mercy of Liu Huizhen and Wang Liping.

However, marriage means living and eating with another stranger every day.

Who could accept her like this? Would they treat her like a monster?

If that man dislikes her, or goes around spreading this story, how will she ever be able to face anyone again?

As she walked, a cold, stern face inexplicably flashed through Su Nianhe's mind.

A high, straight nose, a defined jawline, and that white shirt that was always spotless.

Last night in the corridor, he pulled her into his arms and covered her mouth tightly with his large hand.

The man's chest was as hard as iron, and the refreshing scent of soap enveloped her entirely.

She even remembers the taut muscles on his forearms and his low-pitched "Thanks." That aggressive, oppressive feeling still makes her legs go weak when she thinks about it.

Shen Huai.

The moment that name popped into her mind, Su Nianhe's heartbeat completely went off track.

Her cheeks flushed red all the way to her ears, and even her breathing became rapid.

She quickly shook her head, forcing herself to shake off the absurd thought.

Shen Huai is Mayor Shen's son and the youngest cadre in the textile factory.

How could someone as high-ranking and promising as him possibly be someone she could even dream of?

That's a world of difference; she doesn't even have the right to look up to them.

The two walked along the street for a while, and the staff club building was already in sight.

The club is a three-story red brick building with two red banners with white characters hanging at the entrance, which read "Youth Staff Friendship and Gala".

Several long tables were set up at the entrance, and several union officers wearing red armbands were registering the names of the people entering.

The loudspeakers were blaring the latest disco music, the pounding rhythm making hearts race.

A large crowd had gathered around.

The young men were mostly dressed in white shirts or clean work clothes, their hair neatly combed; the young women wore floral dresses or dresses, and chatted amongst themselves.

Li Lianhua excitedly grabbed Su Nianhe's hand: "Nianhe, look! There are so many people!"

Su Nianhe stood on the outskirts of the crowd, stunned by the lively scene.

She looked down at her tight dress, then at the confident and poised city girls around her, and involuntarily shrank back.

"Lotus, there are too many people. Why don't we just look around outside?" Su Nianhe said softly, her hands gripping the old canvas bag tightly.

"We're already here, what are we looking at outside for?" Li Lianhua pulled her forward without further ado. "My aunt said we can just mention it to Officer Li at the gate. We have connections in the municipal party committee compound, so we can get in."

Su Nianhe was half-pulled and half-draggled by her to the long table.

Several young men who were in line turned around when they heard the noise.

When they saw Su Nianhe wearing a light yellow fitted dress, the air around them immediately went quiet.

It's too eye-catching.

Even if she just stood there quietly, her alluring figure and delicate, beautiful face were enough to make all the bachelors present unable to look away.

Su Nianhe felt extremely uncomfortable under those direct gazes and could only bury her head even lower.