Chapter 789: A Strong Contrast

In the rental house at night, the owner of the house, Sun Lihong, is sitting on a shabby sofa facing the TV. News related to clothing stores was being broadcast on the TV news, but Sun Lihong's eyes were glued to the TV screen, as if looking for something.

Her face looked tired and haggard, and her hair was disheveled and dry, just as she was at the moment. Her eyes revealed a deep resentment and unwillingness, and this emotion was deeply imprinted in the depths of her soul.

A worn-out badge on the table caught Sun Lihong's attention. This badge used to be her pride and a testament to her work in a clothing store. Now, however, the badge has been scratched beyond recognition by a knife, making it difficult to identify the original appearance. Sun Lihong's gaze stayed on this badge for a long time, as if she was recalling something and seemed to be thinking about something.

Her name, Sun Lihong, is engraved on the badge, the name that once made her proud, but now it has become a burden for her. Because of that incident, she was fired from the clothing store and has been banned by the industry since then. She tried to find another job, but she ran into a wall because she didn't have any other skills. Even if she tried to find a part-time job, no one would accept her.

In desperation, she could only choose to sell her property and prepare to go abroad. However, it was not an easy decision, and her heart was full of contradictions and struggles. She hated the man who made her lose everything, but she also hated this society because it gave her nowhere to survive.

At the moment, the rental house is gloomy and dreary. Only the sound of the television broke the silence, making the night even more eerie.

Sun Lihong's hand tightly grasped the badge, which had been scratched beyond recognition by a knife. The resentment and unwillingness in her eyes turned into deep helplessness at this moment. She knows that she can't get back what she has lost, but she doesn't want to give up either, she can't stand this unjust world.

There was a fierce glint in her eyes, which was her rebellion against fate and her confusion about the future. Her life has become a mess, but she is still trying to find a way out, looking for a glimmer of hope for survival.

The atmosphere in the room became more and more depressing, and Sun Lihong's breathing became more and more rapid. She felt an unspeakable anger in her chest, a deep sense of powerlessness, a sense of loneliness abandoned by the world.

The sound of the television echoed through the room, it was a piece of news about a clothing store, and a familiar name appeared on the screen - the store where she used to work. Sun Lihong's eyes widened instantly, and her heartbeat seemed to stop at this moment. She remembered the man, the man who had made her lose everything. Her anger was ignited again, an unforgettable hatred, an indelible pain.

The lights in the room flickered in Sun Lihong's eyes, and her figure looked extremely thin on the shabby sofa. There was a deep despair in her eyes, it was her disappointment with the world, and it was her disappointment with herself.

She decided, if she can't stay here, she will go abroad! At least there's a chance to start over.

The next day, she packed her bags for the rental house and booked her plane ticket.

Sun Lihong's heart was heavy, and she looked down at her suitcase, which was finely textured, and the smooth surface reflected the street lights, which was her only remaining possessions. She sighed, shuffled her heavy steps, and walked on the road to the airport.

It was a gloomy alley, with only the distant streetlights faintly glowing. The cold wind howled, bringing a biting cold. Sun Lihong couldn't help but wrap her coat tightly, but despite this, the cold wind still blew across her cheeks like a knife. Her eyes were full of helplessness and despair, and the eyes that were originally bright now looked a little bleak.

Her heart was filled with chaos and fear, and the planned future was now out of reach. She had imagined all kinds of possible endings, but this one was the one she least expected. She couldn't help but begin to wonder if she really should have decided to leave this country, this place full of pain and memories.

Suddenly, a dark shadow flashed behind her, and a large hand slammed into her shoulder. Sun Lihong turned around in horror and saw a strange man staring at her viciously, his eyes full of desire and evil.

"Don't resist, or I'm welcome!" The man threatened, his hands gripping Sun Lihong's luggage tightly.

Sun Lihong was frightened by the man's threat, and she could only watch as the man snatched her luggage and disappeared into the dark alley. She stood there, leaning limply against the wall, the despair and helplessness in her heart even worse.

The luggage was robbed, which hit Sun Lihong's already broken heart again. She stood there, her eyes empty, as if she had lost all hope and courage. She looked up ahead, only to see darkness and confusion.

The distance to the airport had become unreachable, and she stood still, unable to move. The cold wind howled again, making her body shiver.

The man snatched the things and seemed to have taken a fancy to her body, and Sun Lihong was so frightened that she could only run away.

Eventually, she arrives at an eerie abandoned factory surrounded by barren meadows and dilapidated houses. A hint of uneasiness rose in her heart, but by this time she had nowhere else to go, and if she had gone the way she came, she would be caught by the man.

She pushed open the rusty iron door and entered a hall with an eerie atmosphere. There was no light, only a faint glow from a dilapidated window in the distance. The sound of her footsteps echoed through the empty room, making it unusually clear.

Suddenly, a cold wind blew, making her shiver involuntarily. She turned to look, only to see a tattered curtain blown by the wind. She felt a strong sense of unease, as if something was creeping up on her.

She began to run, trying to escape from this terrifying place, but the chill behind her grew heavier, and it seemed that something was following her. She turned her head and was horrified to see a black shadow rushing towards her.

Sun Lihong's screams echoed through the empty factory, her heartbeat echoing in her ears. She struggled to run forward with all her might, but the dark shadow was getting closer and closer to her. Her body was jerked by a tremendous force, and she lost consciousness.

When she woke up, she found herself strapped to a shabby chair, surrounded by a barren meadow and dilapidated houses.