CHAPTER 217: CHAPTER 217 THE TERRIFYING TRUTH

Cheng Rouyin narrowed her eyes and snorted coldly, "Have you checked the news online? Who knows who leaked this onto the internet—Lin Banxia’s popularity has already surpassed that of a celebrity. But don’t be mistaken, this isn’t something good. Most people are stepping on her. For now, be patient. I do have a plan, but it can’t be put into action yet."

"Mom, you always love keeping secrets. What’s the plan? Tell me already..." Lin Shiyi, being impatient, pressed her.

Only then did Cheng Rouyin reveal her thoughts: "I’m waiting for your dad to be completely disappointed in her. When the time is right, we’ll find a way to have your dad sell her off to some old man to be his woman. Imagine, her stuck with an old man—do you think she’d be able to live happily?"

"I’m just afraid she won’t agree. This Lin Banxia is extremely cunning. She used to act weak and stupid, but now? She’s basically a vixen with a temper bigger than anyone. Do you think she’ll let us manipulate her that easily?"

"Trust me, believe in your mom. I’ll find a way to make her compromise," Cheng Rouyin said, her face brimming with smugness.

"Alright, I’ll trust you this time, Mom. I’m sure you’ll get my revenge for me." Lin Shiyi nodded, her joy barely contained.

The news of Huo Yanting and Lin Banxia’s divorce naturally reached Chu Tingting’s ears. She immediately turned pale with anger.

Wasn’t she supposed to be the girlfriend? Why is there talk of a divorce?

Chu Tingting cried bitterly, transforming into nothing short of a weeping figure. However, the divorce news wasn’t entirely bad. At least it meant her opportunity had arrived.

Driving on the highway, Lin Banxia reached a particular signpost and exited. When she arrived at this place, a sudden chill of fear consumed her. The terror of her past life started to envelop her.

If her memory served correctly, a few more kilometers would bring her to *that* place...

Lin Banxia instinctively eased the gas pedal, her beautiful eyes widening anxiously.

At a bend in the road, she narrowly avoided an oncoming sedan. The next moment...

The ground began to tremble violently. All Lin Banxia could feel was the dizzying swirl of heavens and earth. Accompanied by her piercing scream, her car—just like it had on the same day in her past life—plunged down into the ravine by the mountainside.

Her mind went blank. Despite all the mental preparation she had done, this sudden calamity had still caused her heart to pound uncontrollably in terror.

It was happening...

Everything felt as though it had returned to her past life. She had been driving this car on this very stretch of road...

Only to meet with a devastating 7.5 magnitude earthquake. Her car hurtled into the ravine, trapping her inside. She waited five hours before rescuers pulled her out.

There was no use in regretting now. What frightened Lin Banxia even more was realizing that some events truly couldn’t be avoided. If that were the case, would Huo Yanting really meet with a car accident three months later?

No... she didn’t want that. She wished for everything to change. She didn’t want him to get hurt.

The car rolled several times before coming to a stop on a dried-up creek bed. Its doors had been damaged, leaving her unable to push them open from the inside.

Lin Banxia closed her eyes in resignation. She knew she wouldn’t die today. She could only wait patiently for rescue.

Over ten minutes after the earthquake hit, Lin Banxia’s phone rang, jolting her entire body.

The phone—yes, in her past life, there had also been calls made to her. But now, as then, she was trapped in her seat, unable to move. Her bag had rolled to the back seat, and no matter how desperately she stretched her arm, she couldn’t reach it...

"Damn it..." Lin Banxia muttered under her breath, frustration lacing her voice.

To tell the truth, she really wanted to know who was calling her.

Could it be Huo Yanting?

Lin Banxia’s beautiful eyes resignedly fixed themselves on the direction of the phone, watching until it stopped ringing...

Surrendering to her circumstances, Lin Banxia closed her eyes, her body limp from exhaustion, the pain rendering her somewhat numb.