My Dongguan Love Story

Li Qing stared at the text message from Liu Huimin on her phone screen for a long time, her fingers hovering over the keyboard, typing and deleting repeatedly. After much hesitation, she decided to tell Liu Huimin that she already had a girlfriend, to prevent her from getting too involved: "President Zhao, Dazhuang already has a girlfriend!"

Just as she was about to press send, Lin Huimin sent another text message.

"Qing'er, what should I do? I've fallen for Dazhuang."

"Although we just parted at noon, it feels like we've been apart for ages. After finishing my work this afternoon, my mind was racing with thoughts of him. I feel like I'm going crazy."

"I really want to call Dazhuang and tell him that I've fallen for him, but I also feel a bit presumptuous."

"He just arrived in Dongguan, so he probably doesn't have a girlfriend yet! What should I do if he does have one? The thought that he already has one makes me so sad!"

"Qing'er, where is she? Is she asleep?"

Lin Huimin's text messages kept coming in, and Li Qing didn't know how to reply.

Falling in love can be deadly. Even a rational, decisive, and efficient career woman like Ms. Lin is troubled by love and becomes indecisive. But on second thought, it's understandable; after all, Ms. Lin has never been in a relationship before, and this is the first time she's fallen for someone.

She thought for a moment and then quietly deleted the words "Dazhuang has a girlfriend." She was afraid that directly telling her Dazhuang had a girlfriend would upset her. So she gently advised her, "President Lin, I understand how your heart is racing right now. It's really hard to control yourself when you like someone for the first time."

But Dazhuang isn't right for you. You graduated from a prestigious university, while Dazhuang only has a junior high school diploma; you're the company boss, while Dazhuang is just an employee. You two have absolutely nothing in common, and feelings alone can't sustain a relationship.

Besides, Dazhuang came to Dongguan to work and save up enough money to get married, and now he wants to go back to his rural hometown in Sichuan. Mr. Lin, you're from Guangdong and have your own business; you can't possibly go back to farming with Dazhuang, can you? Even if you talk about it, you'll still break up eventually. Better to end it now than suffer for a long time!

Lin Huimin replied instantly: "It's okay, I don't care about anything. Who knows what the future holds! I believe love can overcome all difficulties. Can you help me pursue him?"

Seeing that Lin Huimin was determined to pursue him, Li Qing sighed helplessly.

Knowing that tactful persuasion would be useless, all I could do now was tell the truth: "Dazhuang has a girlfriend, so don't even think about it."

Seeing that Li Qing was unwilling to give way to her and Da Zhuang, Lin Huimin became angry upon seeing Li Qing's words and said:

"Oh, you're just making this up. You were telling me not to pursue Dazhuang, and now that you can't persuade me, you're lying and saying Dazhuang has a girlfriend, right?"

Li Qing was speechless upon seeing the text message: "It's true, he really does have a girlfriend."

"Don't lie to me anymore. I won't believe anything you say now."

Li Qing knew that Lin Huimin was blinded by love, and no matter what she said, Lin Huimin insisted that it was Li Qing who didn't want her to be with Dazhuang. A heartache requires a heart remedy; Dazhuang having a girlfriend was something only Li Qing could tell President Lin about himself.

Just as she was clearing her mind and getting ready for bed, she heard the creaking and shaking of a wooden bed coming from next door!

Then Tang Yan's voice was hoarse and shy as she said, "Be gentle, or Li Qing will kick the door down."

Da Zhuang, panting heavily, nodded and kissed Tang Yan's neck, instantly leaving a hickey on her fair skin.

Then, Tang Yan was heard humming and saying, "Dazhuang, you're so amazing!"

Li Qing picked up her phone and saw that it was 4 a.m. She was speechless. With them making such a racket, how could she possibly sleep? She really wanted to kick the door down and shut them up, but then she thought better of it. However, after her slightly intimate encounter with Da Zhuang earlier that day, she felt she couldn't bring herself to kick the door down so easily.

She could only cover her head with the blanket, trying to shut out the source of her inner turmoil, but no matter what she did, she couldn't suppress the restlessness in her heart, so she could only go out to the balcony for some fresh air.

She tiptoed to the balcony, turned on a small lamp, leaned against the railing, and let the evening breeze dispel the distracting thoughts in her mind.

After finishing, Da Zhuang went to the balcony to have a smoke. He saw a warm yellow light on the balcony, and his cousin's wife was leaning against the railing. Her slip dress hung softly, highlighting her slender and gentle shoulders. Her hair was brushed against her neck by the evening breeze, and she gently brushed it back with her hand. Her profile looked especially gentle in the night.

As Da Zhuang unconsciously stared for a while before preparing to leave, Li Qing suddenly turned around and bumped into Da Zhuang's gaze, who was standing not far away. She was speechless for a moment.

Just as Li Qing was wondering what to say, Da Zhuang waved the cigarette between his fingers, telling Li Qing that he came out to have a smoke.

Li Qing understood Da Zhuang's meaning, smiled, nodded, and walked towards her room.

As she passed by Dazhuang, he smelled a faint floral fragrance. Watching her departing figure in the dim light, he felt she was a little lonely and wanted to protect her.

At this moment, Da Zhuang never expected that the Hunan gang was preparing for a second revenge.

On the quiet street, Nan Ge, wearing a vest and with sweat beading on his forehead, reached into the hot pot with his chopsticks, picked up a slice of beef, placed it in the bowl opposite him, and smiled as he looked at Zhang Peng sitting across from him, asking:

"Pengzi, I heard your girlfriend is the daughter of the owner of Dingsheng?"

He was just wondering how to cause trouble for Dazhuang when he was surprised to find that one of his underlings was actually the daughter of the boss of Dingsheng. This delighted him.

Zhang Peng was flattered when Nan Ge served him food, and he bowed and nodded in agreement, "Yes."

He was initially puzzled as to why Brother Nan had invited him to dinner, but it turned out that Brother Nan had designs on Dingsheng.

Upon hearing Zhang Peng's affirmative answer, Brother Nan's face lit up with joy. He picked up the wine glass on the table, took a sip, and looked at Zhang Peng tentatively, asking, "There's a pretty arrogant guy at Dingsheng named Chen Dazhuang. Do you know him?"

Upon hearing Dazhuang's name, Zhang Peng's expression changed drastically. He gritted his teeth and said, "Of course I know."

Dazhuang not only seduced Zhao Fengyue and wanted a share of the family fortune, but he also made him drunk and talk nonsense, causing him immense embarrassment. How could he not recognize him?

Seeing Zhang Peng's furious expression, Nan Ge asked with some confusion, "Do you two have some kind of grudge?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Peng sneered, "He's the mistress of the Dingsheng boss's wife."

"Zhao Fengyue's lover?" Brother Nan's eyes widened. He hadn't expected Chen Dazhuang to be so capable. Not only did he have a gentle and considerate girlfriend, but he also managed to seduce the wife of the boss of such a large company as Dingsheng. He's quite a character!

After learning the details, Brother Nan began plotting how to kill Da Zhuang. He chuckled and said, "I heard you're going to Hong Kong Island the day after tomorrow?"

"Yes, Brother Nan." Zhang Peng nodded obediently.

"Well, I have a plan to make Dazhuang disappear, and I need your cooperation. What do you think?"

Upon hearing that he could make Dazhuang disappear, Zhang Peng patted his chest and said, "No problem. Just tell me how you need me to cooperate, Brother Nan."

"Find a way to get Dazhuang to go to Hong Kong Island with you. Once he gets there, I'll have the people from Kwong Lin Shing take Dazhuang away..." Brother Nan said, making a throat-slitting gesture with his right hand.

Zhang Peng's eyes lit up, and he slammed his wine glass on the table: "Great, that's wonderful! I'll tell Xiaoqian as soon as I get back."