Chapter 10, The Miserable Mistress

A few days later, the last straw that broke her came swiftly. One day, she was summoned to the college office by her teacher, where she was informed in person that due to her improper personal conduct, in violation of the school's relevant regulations, which brought disrepute to the institution, she was subjected to the disciplinary action of expulsion and probation.

This is no different from a bolt from the blue for Xiaocong! Such a punishment means that it will be difficult for her to graduate normally, and the decision regarding the punishment will be placed in her personal file, which equates to leaving a permanent stain on her life that can never be washed away

The security guard reported the incident, and she was quickly taken away by the police. In cases like this, which are generally public security matters, and considering she was merely a female student, the police only provided her with a reprimand and education before allowing her to leave the police station

The humiliation and anger of being deceived surged to her heart all at once, and she rushed to the company like the wind, wanting to confront that swindler. However, the General Manager Cheng was not in the office, and in a fit of rage, she smashed the office of the General Manager to pieces

After returning home, Xiao Cong felt as if she had fallen into an ice cellar. Although she had previously been somewhat attracted to President Cheng's wealth, this man was, after all, the first man of her life, and she still had feelings for him deep down. However, she never expected that her first love dream would shatter like this

Seeing Director Wei's utterly unquestionable demeanor, Wang Nan initially hesitated. The director's words were not without reason. Patients with such mental illnesses can indeed experience hallucinations, mistaking their own fantasies for reality. If one were to doubt Dr. Chen solely based on this bizarre account, it would indeed be quite unprofessional

However, subsequent events proved that she was too naive. Just a few days later, when she selected a piece of clothing she liked and was about to pay with her card, the cashier informed her that the credit card had been deactivated

After taking the medication, Xiao Cong became drowsy again, and by the end, her speech was intermittent. She finally managed to finish recounting everything, and soon fell asleep quietly

The disoriented Xiao Cong, not knowing what was happening to her, walked in a daze to the entrance of the trading company, but the security guard refused to let her in. He also informed Xiao Cong that the company had already terminated her employment

The weary and sorrowful little Cong returned to the school of learning and books, feeling helpless and despondent for many days. She had no way to confide in others, after all, she was just a mistress, and such a humiliating matter was truly difficult to speak of. Therefore, she did not mention these matters to anyone, including her parents who lived in the countryside of another province.

Just a few days ago, one morning, when she arrived early at the entrance of the trading company as if going to work, a van suddenly pulled up in front of her. Several people got out of the vehicle, forcibly pulled her into the van, bound her, and covered her mouth.

Yet this man, after all, she had once loved, and in Xiao Cong's heart, there still lingered a glimmer of hope for him. She believed that President Cheng was merely seeking temporary novelty with that cashier, and in time, he would come to recognize her worth and return to her side. Thus, she silently swallowed this bitter fruit.

The headstrong Xiao Cong, upon learning all of this, was filled with rage and directly rushed to President Cheng's office to confront him in person

Later, the rumors became increasingly malicious, with all sorts of claims circulating. This put immense pressure on Xiaocong, making her feel on the verge of collapse

The resentful little Cong waited every day at the entrance of the company, hoping to confront the man who had nearly ruined her life. However, for several consecutive days, that General Manager Cheng did not come to the company, as if he was deliberately avoiding her

Xiao Cong was terrified at the time, thinking she had been kidnapped. However, later on, she overheard from the conversation of those people that it was all orchestrated by that General Cheng! She was very scared at that moment, fearing for her life

However, the good times did not last long. After a short period, Xiao Cong noticed that President Cheng's attitude towards her was no longer as warm as before, and it gradually became indifferent. For a long time, he did not invite her out, and at the company, he also appeared to be strictly businesslike.

However, after returning home, Wang Nan still could not calm down for a long time. She always felt that there was something suspicious about it. Recalling the determined gaze of Xiao Cong while recounting the story, she could not help but feel that it did not seem like a figment of imagination. As a woman of the same age, she could not help but sympathize with Xiao Cong's tragic experience, and her inner balance still leaned more towards believing everything that was told.

Wang Nan did not go to see Dr. Chen. Because if all of this is true, then Dr. Chen is clearly an accomplice! She went directly to Director Wei to report this situation.

But who would have known, and how it happened, that her affairs had spread throughout the school? Everyone was unaware of where they had heard the news, yet they all knew that she had been a mistress and had been dumped. From then on, no matter where she went, she was pointed at and discussed by others.

Wang Nan is a person with a strong sense of justice. In the end, she decided to uncover the truth behind this matter. Coincidentally, she had the next day off and did not need to go to the hospital for work. Thus, she began a day of investigative visits.

A feeling of being deceived drove Xiao Cong mad, and he rushed forward to fiercely fight with that Manager Cheng. However, he was quickly pulled away by the arriving security guards

However, after listening to her account, the director clearly did not take it seriously. He told her, as an intern, she was still lacking in experience. Most of the patients here have such self-fabricated delusions, so do not be deceived by their nonsense. He also advised her that in a psychiatric hospital, one should not let compassion run rampant

Upon observation, she was astonished to discover that that guy Cheng had actually become involved with a cashier in the company

After listening to Xiaocong's account, Wang Nan was utterly astonished! Could it be that she truly does not have an illness and is being illegally detained in the hospital? This matter is of great significance; although she is merely an intern, it cannot be overlooked.

However, what she did not expect was that she would ultimately be sent to a psychiatric hospital. On the verge of collapse, she repeatedly emphasized that she was not ill, but her claims were met with indifference, and no one was willing to believe her. At first, she refused to take the medication, and Dr. Chen resorted to special means to administer the drugs to her

After several days, she gradually recovered and finally mustered the determination to start a new life

But the man's attitude left her feeling desolate; he appeared completely indifferent and even stated that everything about Xiaocong was given by him. If she did not recognize the situation, he could take it all back and warned her to take care of herself.

Today, when she saw Wang Nan giving her medicine, there was a hint of sympathetic gaze in his eyes. She felt that this doctor should be a good person, and thus confided in him everything!

Later, she gradually realized that struggling and resisting were futile, so she submitted once again. Every day, she took that inexplicable medication, and after taking it, her mind felt completely muddled, leaving her in a state of drowsiness throughout the day, unable to distinguish between day and night. She even felt as if she truly were a patient, unable to discern the truth of many past events!