Chapter 25: Wife in Hard Times (25)

Chen Jin extra

Chen Jin felt his life was just like a joke, triumphant in the first half and destitute in the latter.

When did his misfortune begin?

It seemed to have started after he divorced his ex-wife, Su Li. Perhaps Su Li truly was his noble, as it's said some people are naturally lucky for their spouses.

Now, she had become a famous author and was closely involved with Xi Muqian. Everyone said they were a match made in heaven. Who still remembered he ever existed, her ex-husband?

He and Su Li were once considered a perfect couple.

If he hadn't made those mistakes, would he be the one at the pinnacle now, receiving everyone's blessings?

"Quick, dine now, what are you staring off into space for... Really, how unlucky, why did I marry such a useless burden? Always needing a push to get anything done, can't even eat without being called..."

A harsh and grating female voice came from the kitchen, incessantly babbling non-stop.

Chen Jin frowned in disgust but was roused from his reminiscing, slowly strolling towards the living room.

The house they lived in now was a damp and dark tube house, with very poor lighting; even at noon, they had to turn on the lights.

Having lived here for a long time, Chen Jin still hadn't acclimatized to the environment, his eyes full of disdain for everything in front of him.

The woman from the kitchen came out with the dishes, and just happened to see Chen Jin's expression. Immediately, she threw down her apron and, hands on her hips, began scolding Chen Jin.

"What's with that deadpan face? Who are you showing it to?"

"Would I be in this state if it weren't for you?"

This waist-akimbo scolding woman was none other than the former Liu Yin, but none of her former delicate charm remained.

Upon hearing this, Chen Jin also grew angry and scoffed, "Why don't you admit this is all your own doing?"

"My own doing? Weren't you the one who caused it? If you hadn't made me pregnant and then refused to take responsibility, would I have needed to get an abortion? Without the abortion, I wouldn't have hemorrhaged and lost my uterus..."

Chen Jin refused to accept such accusations, "Why don't you admit that all this is your meticulous plotting? My family and career were ruined by you. You caused my wife and child to leave, and yet you dare accuse me, Liu Yin, you are truly shameless."

Liu Yin and Chen Jin cursed at each other like fishwives in the market, a barrage of crude words flowing freely.

"Don't think I don't know, you've been with several men afterwards, and only came crawling back to me after being beaten up by their wives."

"You, you knew..."

Liu Yin's voice suddenly dropped, showing her guilt. But she soon regained her assertiveness, "Aren't you just using me as well, looking for a maid to take care of two old geezers?"

"I truly regret, why did I ever get involved with you..."

Chen Jin's mind was filled with remorse, with images of Su Li and the children lingering.

Nor was Liu Yin willing to back down, "You think I don't regret it?"

Both began exposing each other's faults, which escalated from verbal fights to physical brawls, eventually tangling into a mess.

Such scenes occurred daily in this small house.

Previously, Chen Jin still held some pride, thinking of using his savings to start a business, to give it a shot.

But before anything significant arose, Liu Yin found him again.

Through a mix of entanglement and sucking up to his parents, she unknowingly invaded his home again.

Chen Jin originally thought that this woman had no other skills, but she could lower her stance and face shamelessly enough to please his parents, which was somewhat useful, so he turned a blind eye.

Unexpectedly, his second failure was also due to Liu Yin.

After biding her time, Liu Yin seized the opportunity to take away the funds for Chen Jin's new company and sold the company's private documents.

This time, the Chen Family really reached the end of their rope, having sold their house and borrowed money to barely fill the financial hole.

Both Father Chen and Mrs. Chen were so furious they ended up in the hospital. After being discharged, their health declined to the point where they were bedridden and soon passed away.

After squandering all the money she acquired, Liu Yin shamelessly came back to sell her sob story to Chen Jin.

Chen Jin was so full of hatred that he almost strangled her.

But now, having nothing left, he thought it better to keep her by his side and torment her for a lifetime.

Now Chen Jin and Liu Yin were true partners in misery, tormenting each other, yet neither ever mentioned separating.

"Said renowned author Ms. Su Li with her children visited Star Sky House...."

The news suddenly broadcast on the TV made Chen Jin, who was still trembling with Liu Yin, momentarily stupefied, accidentally receiving several scratches on his face.

Chen Jin let Liu Yin continue her assault, staring blankly and focusedly at the television.

After so many years, his kids had all grown up.

Su Li had raised them well.

Time also had been particularly kind to Su Li; the years had hardly left a mark on her, adding an elegant and intellectual charm to her that was piled up over time.

Liu Yin also noticed the change in him and shifted her gaze to the TV.

The woman on TV, once scorned by herself, now inspired in her a sense of shame and upset.

"What, still thinking about your ex-wife? But she probably doesn't even want to see you now...."

"Everyone says, Su Li and President Xi Muqian of CE are true lovers. Though they have no official status, President Xi has rejected many temptations for Su Li."

"Su Li is really lucky, to have left a failure like you and to have found one of the rare devoted men in the world."

While Liu Yin spoke, jealousy almost materialized in her eyes.

Why couldn't she be the lucky woman.....

Having tormented each other for years, Liu Yin really knew how to sharply and precisely pierce Chen Jin's heart.

Chen Jin, initially bewildered and forlorn, was intently watching the person on the TV, slowly sketching her features in his mind but was painfully pricked through his heart and lungs by Liu Yin's words.

"Shut up..." he roared furiously like an enraged lion, eyes blazing.

To Liu Yin, Chen Jin's appearance was somewhat frightening. But the satisfaction of striking at him kept her mouth unabated.

"This is how it is, not allowing people to speak now, huh... Look at yourself now, no better than a rat hiding in the sewer, probably not even having the courage to face Su Li and your children."

"Not to mention comparing yourself with a figure like President Xi...."

"I told you to shut up..." Chen Jin desperately tried to stop Liu Yin from continuing, and eventually, her voice did indeed disappear from the room as he wished.

But when Chen Jin, breathing heavily, came back to his senses, beside him lay the lifeless body of Liu Yin.

A clear purple mark on her neck sat shockingly on her skin.