Rebirth in the 1970s: Refusing to Be a Side Character

Chapter 1: The Play Begins

◎ A Pair of Despicable People ◎

Dong Jiaojiao died but then came back to life.

Before she was fully conscious, she seemed to hear someone saying that her fate should not end this way, and so she was given a chance to start over.

When she opened her eyes, she saw her husband, He Chengjun, standing in front of her, looking furious.

Dong Jiaojiao was about to say something when a flood of memories overwhelmed her, as if she had lived through them in her past life.

Indeed, this was the case, but now with a divine perspective.

"So that's it... so that's it..."

Dong Jiaojiao's gaze shifted from confusion and shock to anger and determination, reflecting a whirlwind of emotions as if time had both dragged on and passed in an instant.

Her world was a novel, and she was supposed to be the protagonist. However, her destiny was stolen by a transmigrated woman who ultimately caused her death.

The scenes she had just witnessed were all real events from her past life.

Now, her husband, in order to protect the transmigrated woman, Lu Yao, had pushed her, causing Dong Jiaojiao to hit her head on a rock and faint.

When she opened her eyes again, she was no longer the old Dong Jiaojiao but a reborn Dong New Huo Lu Jiaojiao.

He Chengjun initially worried when Dong Jiaojiao fell, but seeing that she was fine, his concern vanished, replaced by rage.

He had saved Lu Yao during an operation to capture spies, and she occasionally brought him food as a thank you. To avoid making her uncomfortable, He Chengjun accepted these gifts, considering them insignificant.

More importantly, Lu Yao's family was influential. Her elder brother, Lu Ming, was the team leader, and her uncle was the director of the neighboring research institute. He Chengjun could not afford to offend them.

Whether out of vanity or other reasons, He Chengjun eagerly sought to maintain a good relationship with Lu Yao.

Unexpectedly, Dong Jiaojiao confronted him just as Lu Yao was delivering food. Remembering the rumors about Lu Yao, Dong Jiaojiao couldn't help but lash out, calling her names like "fox spirit" and "shameless."

He Chengjun was enraged, and seeing Lu Yao's weak position compared to the angry Dong Jiaojiao, he intervened, inadvertently causing her to fall.

He Chengjun felt no pity for Dong Jiaojiao, believing she deserved it.

"Dong Jiaojiao, I've let you accompany the troops, and yet you still cause trouble? This is the military, not the countryside. Watch your behavior, or go back home!"

They were at the entrance of He Chengjun's camp, with a guard standing nearby. To avoid embarrassment, He Chengjun hissed his reprimand.

Dong Jiaojiao finally came to her senses and, seeing He Chengjun's face, felt nothing but disgust, erasing any previous admiration and affection.

Dong Jiaojiao and He Chengjun were from the same village. When the army came to recruit, Dong Jiaojiao's older brother, Dong Jianguo, and He Chengjun were both chosen.

Joining the army was an honor, and everyone was pleased for both families. Although Dong Jianguo initially hesitated due to his orphaned status and the responsibility of caring for his sister, Dong Jiaojiao encouraged him to seize the opportunity, as she could manage on her own at thirteen.