The Underworld, Starting with Debt

Thinking this, Dongyang felt even more guilty.

A delicate fragrance wafted into his nostrils. Dong Jiren turned his head, and when he saw Dong Yangli's face, his previously unfocused pupils suddenly focused, staring at her with resentment. The blood vessels in his eyes were like winding red lines, and he gritted his teeth as he squeezed out two words.

"Bitch!"

Chapter 176 Sunflowers Bloom at Night (The End) 4.6k

In the lazy afternoon, the building fell into a state of tranquility, and everything seemed to slow down.

The bright sunshine shone on people, as if they were wearing a warm coat, and after enjoying the delicious food, everyone was gradually embraced by drowsiness.

but......

In the narrow stairwell, a ray of warm sunlight barely managed to penetrate the cramped space through a small window, bringing a faint glimmer of light.

"Bitch! Bitch! Bitch..."

After bursting through the door and into the stairwell, Higashi Kijin roughly flung Higashi Yori's slender wrist away, cursing incessantly. His gaunt face was flushed and contorted with rage, as if he had just been pulled from a pool, his entire face covered in sweat and filth.

"Ah—Ji Ren, what's wrong with you? How could you scold me like that!"

Dongyang cried out in pain, her eyes reddening and tears welling up.

"Ha! Why can't I scold you? I'm the man of this house, why can't I scold you? Besides, it's because of you, you vile woman, that I've become like this!"

Dong Jiren stared at Dong Yangli with eyes wide open, as if he were about to pounce on him and kill him at any moment. His sinister eyes seemed to be coated with poison, and just looking at them could make people feel cold all over and terrified.

He knew that the so-called loss to the company was just Kurashiki Reika trying to get back at him, but he had no choice but to take on the responsibility. Otherwise, with the secret he had foolishly discovered, he might just disappear one day.

He knew perfectly well that this company was nothing more than a toy for President Kurashiki Reika; her real business was the Kurashiki Group, making it incredibly easy for an ordinary employee like him with no connections to disappear.

His life is over; he doesn't know when he'll be able to pay off that 100 million yen debt.

However, to make him hate Kurashiki Reika? He dared not, even though Kurashiki Reika was the culprit who ruined his life.

How can this pent-up hatred be vented?

Higashiki looked at his wife, his eyes bloodshot, as if a demon was about to devour her.

"It's all your fault, you damn bitch! If you hadn't made me angry that night and forced me to go back to the company, I wouldn't have... I wouldn't have... It's all your fault!"

"Ji Ren, what exactly happened? Tell me, okay? Let's face it together."

Seeing her husband's frantic state, Dongyang felt panicked, but she tried her best to remain calm and gently comforted him.

She was baffled and couldn't understand what she had done wrong to make her husband hate her so much.

"Facing it together? Hmph! Facing you, you slut, and your mother together! You slut!"

"Crack~"

The crisp sound of a slap echoed throughout the corridor, making the already dimly lit corridor seem even more gloomy and terrifying, sending chills down one's spine.

Tears of sorrow welled up and streamed down Dongyangli's face, dripping onto the floor and leaving a glaring dark stain.

She looked up at her husband standing in front of her, her eyes filled with despair and confusion. Why would he suddenly slap her? Had she really done something heinous?

Seeing Dong Yangli's stunned and bewildered expression, Dong Jiren felt an indescribable sense of pleasure welling up inside him, as if all his dark emotions had found an outlet at this moment. He raised his right hand high again, ready to slap Dong Yangli's fair and tender face hard.

'Snapped'

Suddenly, a large hand gripped his wrist like an iron clamp, and an unstoppable force dragged him away from Dongyangli, causing him to stumble back several steps and nearly fall.

"Who's so blind...?"

Higashiki glared angrily at the meddlesome guy who had appeared out of nowhere, but when he saw Ito Koshitoshi's tall and strong back, he immediately fell silent.

Ito Koshito's expression was calm, even devoid of any emotion. His cold gaze swept over Higashi Kijin before passing her directly. He squatted down in front of Higashi Yori and gently touched the bright red handprint on her fair and delicate face. "Does it hurt?"

Hearing Ito Koshino's slightly magnetic words of concern, Higashi Yori came to her senses. With her blurry, tearful eyes, she looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar figure in front of her and choked out, "I'm fine, Mr. Ito, thank you for your concern."

"Hey, you bastard, mind your own business! She's my wife, what am I supposed to do...?"

As his panic subsided and his reason returned, Higashiki looked at Ito Koshito's youthful face and assumed he was a new employee, which made him feel annoyed once again.

That damn idiot dared to disrespect me, his senior.

As he spoke, he immediately stepped forward and grabbed Dongyangli, trying to pull him backward.

"boom!"

With a single punch, he struck Higashi Kijin's left cheek, causing blood to gush from his nose and his face to swell up on one side.

Ito Koshito remained expressionless, continuing to swing his right fist and smashing it into Higashi Norihito's other cheek, knocking him off balance as well. Only then did he coldly utter, "Get lost!"

Higashikihito covered his swollen face, staggered back a few steps, and then barely managed to stand up by leaning against the wall, his head spinning and feeling extremely dizzy.

Upon hearing this, Higashiki Jijin, enduring the intense pain on his face, covered his nose and fled in a disheveled state. He was so fast that it seemed as if a ghost was chasing him, and he disappeared around the corner in the blink of an eye.

Ito Koshito watched Higashi Norihito's disheveled figure, turned his face away with disgust, and sneered disdainfully.

Dongyang opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but feeling the burning pain on her cheek, she lowered her head, her eyes dim and lifeless, and pressed her red lips tightly together, remaining silent.

"Madam Yangli, let me take you to apply some ointment."

Looking at the rosy cheeks of the little girl in Dongyang, Ito Koshitoshi felt a pang of pity in his eyes and gently suggested.

Dongyang shook his head: "It's nothing, this little injury is nothing."

Ito Koshi frowned and shook his head in disapproval. He bent down to pick up the hair clip from the ground, smoothed Dongyangli's disheveled hair, tied it up simply, and then took her hand and walked towards the stairs, saying in an unyielding tone, "Don't be stubborn, be good."

His domineering tone startled Dong Yangli slightly. She raised her head slightly and stared blankly at the man in front of her. Her eyes were moist, and tears kept glistening in her eyes. She stared blankly at his handsome profile, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

......

One month later——

"I am leaving."

Glancing briefly at the dimly lit room behind her, Dongyang, leaning against the shoe cabinet, slipped her delicate black-stockinged feet into black high heels, straightened up, called out habitually, gently opened the door, picked up her bag, and walked out without a second thought.

The morning sunlight shone on her fair and slender neck, and her beautiful and delicate face was enveloped in a golden light, as if coated with a sacred veil, bright and dazzling, making her squint slightly.

A gentle breeze carries the coolness of the night, and the leaves rustle softly in the wind, as if whispering tales of summer. The chirping of cicadas rises and falls, adding a touch of life to this tranquil scene.

Gazing at the beautiful and tranquil scenery, Dongyangli couldn't help but fall into a daze. A month had passed since her husband hurt her, and that slap seemed to have taken away the last bit of affection between her and her husband, as if he had personally severed the emotional bond between them...

She did try to repair the relationship, but each time, Higashi Kijin would impatiently yell at her or use passive-aggressive tactics to express his attitude. He would even threaten her, but seemingly warned, he raised his hand to commit domestic violence several times, but ultimately withdrew it before exploding.

'He did it, didn't he...'

Thinking of that handsome and tall boy, Dongyang's heart couldn't help but flutter, and her voluptuous body trembled as if in response.

Over the past month, she had grown accustomed to Ito Kozue's meticulous and thoughtful care. If it weren't for his presence, she feared she would have been crushed by the successive blows.

Although he was wicked, he always managed to pinpoint her most vulnerable spot with unerring accuracy, leaving her helpless, unable to escape, and completely at his mercy.

But without realizing it, she seemed to have gotten used to his warmth... Have I fallen in love with him?

Not only has her body taken his shape, but her heart seems to have gradually fallen for him over time?

Thinking of this, Dongyang pursed her bright red lips slightly, and couldn't help but smile sweetly and happily. Her ripe peach-like body, hidden under her short skirt, swayed even more vigorously as she hurried towards the company.

‘Click! ’

After Dongyangli left for a while, a slight noise came from behind the door, and then a hand reached out from the shadows and fumbled for the switch on the wall.

As the lights were turned on, the room, which had been darkened by the curtains, was suddenly illuminated. The previously pitch-black space was now revealed. On a table in one bedroom, many bottles of liquor were scattered haphazardly and messily, emanating a strong, pungent smell of tobacco and alcohol that made one want to vomit.

"Tsk, drunk again!" Dong Jiren shook his head, opened his eyes with difficulty, and frowned as his hazy gaze swept over the mess on the ground. "Damn it, they didn't even bother to clean up."

He struggled to his feet and went to the bathroom. Looking at his disheveled face in the mirror, Higashiki clicked his tongue in dissatisfaction and quickly tidied himself up.

It was almost time for work, and he was going to be late if he didn't hurry. He had no right to bargain with Kurashiki Rei.

......

......

"Secretary Dong."

"Yangli".

"..."

A chorus of enthusiastic greetings rose and fell. Now everyone knew that Dongyangli's secretary was a favorite of the president. She had only been with the company for a little over a month, but she and the president hit it off immediately and she had been by his side helping to share the heavy responsibilities.

After responding to each question, Dongyangli arrived at her workstation with a polite smile.

Her current workstation is no longer in its original location, but has been moved to the floor where Kurashiki Reika works.

It's close to the office, so I can be there whenever I need it.

Sitting in her chair, Dongyangli opened a folder and began to read seriously. However, she hadn't been there long when the office door was pushed open, and Kurashiki Rei walked out gracefully in high heels of about ten centimeters, leaning against the door frame.

Even though she was at the company, Kurashiki Rei's outfit today was incredibly cool and alluring. She wore a black lace strapless camisole that revealed her fair and rounded shoulders, her slender waist slightly protruding, and her small belly appearing even more voluptuous. Her lower body was clad in a black fishtail long skirt, the hem of which barely reached her knees. Black stockings hugged her slender calves, outlining a tight and seductive curve. Combined with Kurashiki Rei's exquisite and charming makeup, she was even more alluring and enchanting.

"Yangli".

"Hi! President."

Dongyangli subconsciously responded, slightly raising her head to look at Kurashiki Reika, and was momentarily stunned, a look of amazement flashing in her eyes.

Although she is nearly 40 years old, she still maintains a curvaceous figure like a young woman, with smooth and soft skin, and elegant and beautiful features. In particular, her captivating phoenix eyes, when curved, reveal a charming and alluring style. Her whole body exudes the unique mature and seductive charm of a mature woman.

Dongyangli snapped out of his daze, immediately stood up from his chair, bowed slightly, and greeted him with a smile, "Is there anything I can help you with?"

Kurashiki Rei tilted her head slightly, revealing a charming smile: "Hehe~ You'll see when you get here."

After saying that, Kurashiki Reika twisted her waist, strode forward, and walked into the office.

Only a beautiful silhouette remained in Dongyangli's eyes.

"Hi."

Dongyang hurriedly caught up and followed Kurashiki Reika into the office, and then into the lounge, which had been drastically changed in style.

Despite it being daytime, the curtains in the lounge were drawn tightly, blocking out all the light. Apart from a faint sliver of light filtering through, the room was unusually dark.

Only one table lamp was on inside, casting a soft, dim orange hue that added a touch of hazy, ambiguous atmosphere to the room.

After leaving Dongyang Village, Kurashiki Reika took a few steps into the rest room. Just as she entered, a sudden, immense force lifted her up from behind—

"what!!"

She couldn't help but gasp softly, her feet dangling in the air.