In her dream, she had indeed been subjected to a mix of threats and promises from Jiang Zishi. Unwilling and resentful, she went to the village chief's house time and again to apologize and beg for forgiveness. She'd even spent all her money and ration coupons, which only solidified her reputation as a would-be murderer.
Everywhere she went, people pointed fingers and whispered.
Meanwhile, the man she loved was feverishly preparing to marry someone else. He was also likely to be recommended for a spot at the university in the provincial capital, a position that would allow him to bring his wife. His paths to both marriage and a bright future were wide open.
And she, in turn, was to be resentfully and miserably abandoned in the village.
