Chapter 336 The Scoundrel Young Master 22 (1/2)

Chapter 336 The Scoundrel Young Master 22 Zhou Qingjian seemed to be completely frightened by this failure.

He stopped trying to find new opportunities as before and became depressed and颓废 (tuí fèi - decadent/dejected).

He worked sporadically at the factory, spending most of his time hiding in a small tavern, numbing himself with liquor.

He didn't get home until late at night, staggering and reeking of alcohol.

That afternoon, another creditor left, cursing and swearing.

Looking at the empty house, which looked like it had been ransacked, and then at Zhou Qingjian huddled in the corner, Shen Yurong's long-suppressed resentment finally erupted.

"All you do is drink! You might as well drink yourself to death!"

"The house is in such a state, can't you think of a solution?! Are you really just going to wait for them to come and kick us out?!"

Shen Yurong's shrill voice shattered the deathly silence in the room.

Zhou Qingjian raised his head, his eyes blurry with drunkenness. His bloodshot eyes held no remorse, only a numb, resigned acceptance of the situation.

"Find a way? Heh..."

"My biggest mistake was marrying you! Marrying you is the biggest joke I've ever made!"

He stood up unsteadily, his breath reeking of alcohol on Shen Yurong's face.

"If you hadn't insisted on this arranged marriage back then! If you hadn't insisted on marrying me, I would be marrying Shen Zixi now! Look at her and then look at yourself!"

He took a step closer, his finger almost poking Shen Yurong's nose, his tone becoming incredibly vicious.

"Everyone says that you should marry a virtuous wife, but I think your sister is a hundred times, a thousand times, better at bringing good fortune to her husband than you!"

"If I had married her, I, Zhou Qingjian, would be living a life of unparalleled glory right now! Instead, I'd be living like a bug! It's all your fault, you jinx! You ruined me!"

Like a wounded beast, he roared as he poured out his darkest jealousy and regret.

These words were like a knife piercing Shen Yurong's most painful spot.

"ah!!!!"

"Zhou Qingjian! You're not human! I'll fight you to the death!"

Shen Yurong let out a shrill scream.

She completely lost her mind and lunged at Zhou Qingjian like a madwoman, scratching his face with her nails!

Caught off guard, Zhou Qingjian was scratched several times on his face, and his drunkenness subsided considerably.

The two immediately started fighting, their curses, cries, and the sound of furniture being knocked over filled the air.

The neighbors were alarmed and rushed over to see what was going on. It took them a lot of effort to separate the two people who were acting like madmen.

With bruises on his face, Zhou Qingjian panted heavily and gave Shen Yurong one last cold look.

There was no longer any affection between husband and wife in their eyes, only utter disgust and despair.

He spat a mouthful of bloody saliva on the ground, slammed the door shut, and left, not returning all night.

With her hair disheveled and clothes in disarray, Shen Yurong slumped on the ground, her face streaked with tears and dust, looking utterly wretched.

The neighbors shook their heads and sighed as they left, leaving her alone in the cold and messy house.

Shen Yurong looked around blankly at the home that had once held her dreams of a new life.

She struggled to crawl to the dressing mirror, where a strange and terrifying face was reflected.

She looked haggard and pale, with sunken eyes and downturned lips; she was the spitting image of a resentful woman.

Where is she now, the same spirited and energetic woman who had just been reborn?

At that moment, Shen Yurong's mind was filled with images of Shen Zixi's rosy complexion, Lu Ran's calm and confident figure, and the bustling scene at the Dawn Technology Service Center.

In comparison, her own situation appears even more tragic and ridiculous.

Why should Zixi live such a good life? She is the one who should enjoy all of this. If only she hadn't been forced into a marriage alliance in the first place.