A New Strategy

“I really didn’t expect that we would have such a fate,” Chen Wei’er said with a smile.

“How is Teacher Chen?” Lu Haiying hadn’t heard from the outside world for more than two years. She felt like she had been cut off from the world.

Chen Wei’er was deeply grateful for Lu Haiying’s concern for her mother.

“She’s doing pretty well. The dance studio is still open, and business is good. Actually, I knew you were a dancer the moment I saw you! That’s why I felt suspicious of you. How did you end up there then?”

At the mention of this, Lu Haiying’s excitement slowly dissipated.

“Two years ago, I had a movie appointment with my friend. Because I’m a somewhat famous dancer, I thickly covered myself up when I went out on the streets and tried to walk in places with fewer people. The result was that on that day, a strange man appeared, grabbed me, and started scolding me.”

As recounted by Lu Haiying, the man said, “You can’t abandon me and the child just because of money. The child is still waiting for his mother at home. As long as you come back with me and live a good life, I won’t hold it against you!”

Lu Haiying continued, “Everything happened too quickly. My pleas for help were completely blocked by him. Even if there were people around, he just took out two marriage certificates. The passers-by thought that we were married and accused me… I was in despair at that time. No matter how I shouted, it was useless. I even took off my mask and hat, but I was a stage dancer. There were not many people who went to watch my performances. There were more elderly people in that block, and no one knew me. The man’s words became irrefutable evidence. No matter how I struggled, it was useless. No one cared about me. They just watched me get taken away…”

Chen Wei’er was silent. The man was so thorough that he brought a marriage certificate with him.

No one would actually open it to authenticate the evidence. Even if they opened it, there was no way to discern the truth. It was really easy to confuse people. The passers-by would not meddle with other people’s family affairs.

In addition, the man had already established the image of a ‘heartless’ wife.

With a child in the picture, everyone would stand on the man’s side…

Chen Wei’er was so angry that she gritted her teeth.

Lu Haiying continued, “I even hugged a tree next to me. That man came to break my hand. There was an old woman beside me who just scolded me.”

The old woman said, “You’re already a mother. How can you be so heartless and leave your child alone? Your husband is already generous! He’s willing to let bygones be bygones. You’ve already done such a thing, but he’s still willing to stay by your side. What a good man! Listen to my advice. The child is your life and your guarantee for the rest of your life. Go back and live a good life. Don’t believe the sweet words of those men outside, or you’ll definitely regret it in the future!”

Hearing this, Chen Wei’er was a bit puzzled.

“Why is this passerby so nosy? She immediately treated a one-sided story as the truth?!”

Qin Dandan furrowed her brows, “No, that woman is in cahoots with that man! If others hear that she’s right, they’ll ignore Lu Haiying even more.”

“Is it possible?” Chen Wei’er was stunned.

Was she too naive? Did a trap like that exist?

Lu Haiying looked at Qin Dandan and nodded.

“This sister is right. That woman is a member of their gang. After she spoke up, the passers-by who didn’t know the truth also thought that it was the truth. The others persuaded me to follow the man. No matter how much I denied knowing the man, no one believed me. I tried to tell them he was a liar. In the eyes of the passers-by, I’m a vain woman who abandoned a poor father and son. I couldn’t explain myself. I had no choice. I saw a woman in the crowd wearing a gold necklace and pounced on her. I broke the necklace on her neck and threw her phone on the ground. I thought that if I did this, she would definitely call the police and not force me. I would be safe this way! But I didn’t expect that there would be such a kind person in this world…”

Lu Haiying smiled bitterly and said, “That woman actually said it’s alright. She asked the man to take me home. She claimed that she had several houses at home, and the necklace and mobile phone were not worth much, so she asked us not to take it to heart. She also said that my child was waiting anxiously at home and that I had to hurry back to see the child… When I was pulled into the vehicle, everyone was touched, but I was in despair. I didn’t know if I would die or not. I have an incredibly affectionate family, and my parents love each other very much. I’m their only daughter, and they love me so much. If something happens to me, what will they do…”

At this point, Lu Haiying completely broke down.