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Lin Ajiao made one wrong move and transmigrated into a supporting character with the same name in a period novel. The original character married young, was spoiled and overbearing, and married the lazy, gluttonous Gu Shan from her village. Together, they became the sharp-tongued, unpleasant couple meant to serve as a contrast.
The main couple were the hardworking Gu Tian and Wu Xiaoyan.
In the original story, Lin Ajiao and Gu Shan cursed people whenever they disagreed. Whenever they went out, people and dogs alike despised them.
By contrast, Gu Tian and his wife were always gentle and amiable. They never picked fights with anyone in the village and had an excellent reputation.
After Lin Ajiao figured out what was going on, she lifted her chin and looked disdainfully at everyone. What contrast couple? They could all get lost.
Just then, Gu Shan came over and said, "Honey, my parents found their biological son. From now on, they'll give all the good stuff to Gu Tian. Our bicycle is the only valuable thing we own, so those kids are too naughty to ride it."
Lin Ajiao immediately nodded. "Absolutely. No one can ride it, or even touch it!"
Later, Lin Ajiao saw with her own eyes Gu Tian's bicycle dumped in a ditch, its wheel rolling far away and its frame sticking up in the air, while Wu Xiaoyan's face twisted as she struggled to keep it together.
Great, now they wouldn't let anyone ride or touch their bike either.
She immediately changed her tune and smiled. "Come on, who wants to touch the bicycle? Oh, all of you? Sure, but first, do a little work."
And just like that, she got them to clear the overgrown field until it was neat and tidy.
Gu Shan: My wife is amazing!
Gu Tian and his wife set up a stall selling snacks. People said they were going to get rich. Gu Shan looked at Du Ajiao and said, "Honey, let's not put ourselves through that. Getting up at dawn and working till dusk sounds exhausting."
Lin Ajiao enthusiastically agreed. "There's more to life than eating, drinking, and having fun. I hear there's a new department store in the county seat. Come on, let's go!"
The young couple wore matching sunglasses, taking it easy as they watched movies, browsed the department store, and ate delicious food. As they wandered from shop to shop, someone stopped them. "Hello, are you from the provincial capital? I'm the owner of a clothing store. Those outfits you're wearing, you bought them at my shop, didn't you? May I ask if we can take some promotional photos of you? The clothes are free, and we'll refund your money."
The photos turned out so beautiful and effective that the owner begged to work with them long-term, promising they could negotiate the price.
Gu Shan: That's my wife!
Later, the villagers grew more and more confused. Lin Ajiao was unreasonable, feisty, and utterly shameless. So how had she ended up living such a fairy-tale life?
Theme: Don't compare yourself to others or compete with them. Relax and enjoy the good things in life.