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Back to the 80s: A Marriage of Favor
Once, Zhao Jin endured many beatings after marrying Wu Feng. On the surface, Wu Feng appeared gentle, but in reality, he was a brutal man. Whenever he was slightly displeased, he would mercilessly beat Zhao Jin. Even when Zhao Jin was pregnant, Wu Feng showed no restraint.
Zhao Jin always believed that her good fortune in giving birth to a daughter was due to the favor of fate.
However, her good fortune lasted only until her daughter was born.
Because she had given birth to a girl, the Wu Family showed great disdain for her child, and Wu Feng became even more ruthless towards her.
If the Wu Family had not turned a blind eye to her daughter's suffering, Zhao Jin might not have harbored such hatred for Wu Feng and the entire Wu Family. She accepted that marrying into the family meant following their ways.
But the Wu Family should not have allowed her daughter to suffer and die from illness. It was just a common fever, yet the Wu Family refused to provide money for medicine or treatment. Kneeling before Wu Feng with her one-month-old daughter in her arms, she begged desperately, only to be met with a brutal beating.
In the end, her daughter died in her arms. She could clearly feel the child's body grow cold, until there was no more movement or response.
Her daughter left this world without even having a name.
She realized too late how foolish she had been. She never thought to save some money for herself; all her earnings were taken by Wu Feng and Grandma Wu. She had not prepared for herself or considered her future, ultimately leading to the death of her own daughter.
The Wu Family was cruel and heartless. Ever since she gave birth, they kept her confined at home, forbidding her from going out. They were ashamed of having a daughter; Zhao Jin's presence would bring disgrace to the Wu Family.
Zhao Jin understood that the Wu Family feared she would seek help from her maternal family. Even though the Zhao Family was not as harmonious as it once was, they would not abandon her in times of need.
The Wu Family had ruthlessly cut off any chance of survival for her daughter. Those heartless beasts never intended to keep her child alive; they wished for her daughter's death to simplify matters!
At that time, she felt like she was being driven mad by the Wu Family.
When she faced another brutal beating from Wu Feng, she took out a hidden blade that she had kept for a long time and plunged it deep into Wu Feng's chest. Then, she stumbled out in a desperate escape.
Because she had hurt someone, Zhao Jin did not dare to return to her maternal family, fearing that Wu Feng might be killed by her, which would bring even greater disaster to her maternal family.
So, Zhao Jin ran away. She ran far away, and even if it meant living as a beggar outside, she did not dare to return to Willow Leaf Village.
Life as a beggar was not easy. Zhao Jin knew nothing; she didn’t understand how to beg for pity from passersby and ended up starving. She also didn’t know how to get along with other beggars, so she couldn’t even find a place to sleep. No matter where she stayed, she would be driven away.
At one point, Zhao Jin truly thought she was doomed. She had just given birth and often faced beatings during her confinement period; her body was already in terrible condition. After wandering outside for half a month, she had become emaciated, barely clinging to life.
In truth, Zhao Jin didn’t even know what she was holding on for. There was an inexplicable obsession urging her from within, reminding her to persist and never give up.
When salvation finally arrived, Zhao Jin fainted entirely. Only in the moment before closing her eyes did she see Qi Zheng’s familiar yet strange face.
It was Qi Zheng...
This thought lingered in her mind and warmed her heart. Zhao Jin's tense emotions finally relaxed, and with newfound courage, she fainted.
It felt as if at that moment, facing unknown dangers, as long as Qi Zheng was by her side, Zhao Jin felt an extraordinary sense of security.
The sense of safety that Qi Zheng provided was unmatched by anyone else. It was a deep-rooted attachment and belief that only Qi Zheng could fulfill uniquely.
“Qi Zheng.” Zhao Jin recognized Qi Zheng. Whether in this life or the last, they were not strangers. However, after a lifetime apart, calling out Qi Zheng's name again made Zhao Jin feel a long-lost nostalgia. She cautiously called out again and again, “Qi Zheng…”
Qi Zheng was somewhat taken aback. He saw Zhao Jin nearly fall and instinctively reached out to help her without thinking. Because it was Zhao Jin, he didn’t even consider the difference between genders; he only wanted to protect her from harm.
But now, with Zhao Jin nestled in his arms calling his name with complete trust, Qi Zheng felt his heart burning with warmth; even his usually calm heartbeat quickened in speed and frequency.
Qi Zheng liked Zhao Jin; he truly liked her. But this secret had always been kept hidden in his heart and never shared with anyone—not even the Qijia Family knew.
Qi Zheng was four years older than Zhao Jin. If it were earlier in the Qi Family’s history, even if there were no waves caused by the marriage between the Zhao Family and the Qi Family, according to rural customs where people married at seventeen or eighteen years old, Qi Zheng’s marriage partner could not possibly be Zhao Jin.
Therefore, the Zhao Family has gradually become distant and indifferent in recent years, but Qi Zheng has never taken it to heart.
For him, if it wasn't Zhao Jin, he wouldn't marry anyone else. It doesn't matter whether other women are good or bad; his heart can only accommodate Zhao Jin.
"Jin!" At that moment, Qian Minmin's urgent shout broke the ambiguous atmosphere between Qi Zheng and Zhao Jin.
"Ah! Second Sister-in-law!" With a startled exclamation, Zhao Jin straightened her posture.
Qi Zheng also timely let go of her hand. After confirming that Zhao Jin was steady on her feet, he took a small step aside, increasing the distance between them.
Zhao Jin didn't notice that Qi Zheng was creating distance for her reputation. After looking around and spotting Qian Minmin and Sun Chun'er, she quickly waved her arm: "Sister-in-law, Second Sister-in-law, I'm over here!"
"Jin, you stay right there and don't move. Wait for Sister-in-law and Second Sister-in-law to come over and get you." Although Qian Minmin heard Zhao Jin's voice and saw her figure, the crowded people made it difficult for Qian Minmin and Sun Chun'er to reach her quickly.
"Okay." After responding loudly to Qian Minmin's call, Zhao Jin turned her head and realized that Qi Zheng was several steps away from her.
After a moment of daze, Zhao Jin suddenly understood that Qi Zheng was worried about others seeing them together and tarnishing her reputation!
However, she was already going to marry Qi Zheng; why would she be afraid of being seen together? This wasn't a past life!
Thinking of this, Zhao Jin mischievously curled her lips and stepped toward Qi Zheng.
Qi Zheng could have left first. However, he didn't feel at ease until he personally handed Zhao Jin over to her family. So he waited nearby, planning to turn back to his own matters after Zhao Jin was taken by the two Sisters-in-law.
However, Zhao Jin clearly had no intention of standing still and waiting.
Seeing the charmingly smiling Zhao Jin approaching him playfully, Qi Zheng couldn't deny that he felt extremely pleased. This was the girl he loved...
Yet as soon as Zhao Jin got close, Qi Zheng quickly put on a serious face and took a big step back.
Jin is so good that her life shouldn't have any entanglements with him.
Before he has the ability to give Zhao Jin a happy and carefree life, Qi Zheng believes that all he can do for Zhao Jin is to stand far away and silently protect her.
Zhao Jin is unaware of Qi Zheng's various concerns. Even if she knew, she would definitely disregard them.
Faced with Qi Zheng's clear intention to sever ties with her, Zhao Jin feels both wronged and somewhat annoyed.
Amidst her many thoughts, Zhao Jin's true feelings remain steadfast in not believing that Qi Zheng would deceive her. So, is Qi Zheng shy, or is he deliberately trying to hide his true thoughts from her?
Regardless of the reason, this time, Zhao Jin will not let Qi Zheng miss out on her.
"Qi Zheng!" Not allowing Qi Zheng to continue retreating, Zhao Jin directly stepped forward and grabbed his collar, expressing her determination and also playfully challenging him. "I'm going to marry you, did you know that?"
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