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As he spoke, he drank three cups in a row.

As he drank, Xu's father glanced at him from the side, looking impatient.

Zhang Dongsheng is an introverted person with a sensitive mind. How could he not sense the impatience of Xu's parents towards him and the indifference of Xu Jing towards him?

This marriage can be said to have come to an end; it exists in name only.

However, he was unwilling to give up. As a college graduate in the late 1990s, he was once a promising young man with lofty ideals and ambitions and a bright future.

However, for love, he left his hometown, gave up the opportunity to work hard in a big city, and followed Xu Jing to Ningzhou, becoming a live-in son-in-law in everyone's eyes.

Over the years, for love, to take care of the family, and to support Xu Jing's career, in an era when a college degree was still a prestigious qualification, he gave up his personal career aspirations and settled down to be a training teacher at the Children's Palace, a position without a permanent position, which he held for eight years.

How many eight-year periods does one have in a lifetime? Over the years, how many opportunities has he given up for his family and to support Xu Jing's career?

Now, Xu Jing actually wants to divorce him, and her parents strongly support it. His heart suddenly turned cold.

Before marriage, in order to express his loyalty to love and ensure that there were no impurities, Xu Dongsheng and his wife made a prenuptial agreement, stipulating that Xu's family's property had nothing to do with him.

His meager salary was all spent on supporting his family.

If the two divorce, Xu Dongsheng will be left with nothing, penniless. He will lose his love, his marriage, his place to live, and even his savings.

He will have nothing.

This failed marriage completely ruined his life, leaving him no chance to regret it.

Zhang Dongsheng was unwilling to accept it. Back then, he was also a promising young man with a bright future, and he gave up everything for love. Now that love is gone, everything is gone too.

He was unwilling to accept such a failed life; he hated Xu Jing's ruthlessness; he hated the contempt that Xu's parents showed him.

Over the years, he gave up his career development to unconditionally support Xu Jing, and was filial to Xu's parents, taking meticulous care of them in every way.

He devoted so much to his family, treating everyone so well and with such care, yet he ended up in this state.

Is it simply because he lacks ability?

There is no greater sorrow than a broken heart; his heart was almost dead.

Since you are ruthless, don't blame me for being unjust.

He didn't want to waste his prime years, end up with nothing but pain and suffering. Meanwhile, the culprit who caused all of this was living a happy and carefree life.

He was unwilling to accept this fate and wanted to take action to avoid falling into such a miserable situation.

Even if I have to go to hell, I'll take everyone with me.

After a few drinks, Zhang Dongsheng's mind was filled with a whirlwind of emotions.

At this moment, Xu Jing's uncle asked, "Dongsheng, how many years have you been in Ningzhou?"

Zhang Dongsheng smiled and said, "Eight years."

"Oh my, it's been so long. It must have been tough leaving your hometown for Jingjing. How's work?"

Zhang Dongsheng's tone was somewhat low: "I'm still at the Children's Palace, working as a training teacher."

Xu Jing's uncle then asked, "Is there a formal employment contract?"

Zhang Dongsheng hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said, "No."

Xu Jing's uncle said earnestly, "Dongsheng, let me tell you, a career is very important for a man. A man without ambition is not a man."

Someone interrupted, "Alright, look at the occasion. Stop talking about work and let's eat."

Xu Jing's uncle then stopped talking.

Zhang Dongsheng simply smiled throughout, putting on an indifferent act, but only he knew what he was really feeling.

……

Everyone sat together, eating, drinking, and chatting.

At this point, someone suggested to Mr. and Mrs. Xu, "You're both getting on in years, you should enjoy your retirement. When you have time, go out and relax."

Someone else chimed in, "I heard that Liufeng Mountain has been renovated quite well now, it would be nice to go hiking there. If the weather is good tomorrow, let Jingjing take you there."

Before Xu's parents could speak, Xu Jing quickly refused, saying, "I have work to do tomorrow and can't get away. I'll go with you when I have time."

Xu's mother replied, "Then we won't go!"

Zhang Dongsheng suddenly interjected, "I'm free tomorrow, so I'll take my parents."

Xu Jing looked at him in surprise, wondering why he was still so filial to his parents even in such dire circumstances.

After hesitating for a moment, he said, "Thank you for your trouble. Please drive my car."

Zhang Dongsheng smiled and said, "Okay!"

……

Chapter 45 Block

The next day, at the appointed time, Li Mu went out wearing a sun hat and athletic shorts.

Upon seeing Pu Pu and Yan Liang, their eyes lit up. Compared to yesterday, the two were completely tidy up.

She changed into new clothes and new shoes, and her hair was neatly combed.

There's no longer any sign of homelessness there.

If you say he's his classmate, no one will doubt it.

"Yan Liang, Pu Pu, have you eaten?"

"I've eaten, Brother Chaoyang." Pu Pu behaved very sensibly.

Li Mu waved his hand: "Alright, let's go."

……

Liufeng Mountain is located in the northwest of Ningzhou. Although its altitude is not high, its scenery is extremely beautiful. Hiking here in your spare time and enjoying the scenery is a great experience, and it is also a popular tourist destination in Ningzhou.

Today is Wednesday, and although it's already summer, there aren't many tourists around under the blazing sun.

The group arrived at their destination by bus. It was still early, and there were very few cars parked outside the scenic area, as well as not many tourists.

Zhang Dongsheng had obviously not arrived yet, so we had to wait a bit longer, lest we miss him.

"Yan Liang, Pu Pu, there's a cold drink shop over there. Let's go get something to drink first."

Yan Liang and Pu Pu had gotten used to Li Mu's arrangements these past two days, so they naturally wouldn't object.

"Okay, Chaoyang, I'll do as you say. We have a whole day to play anyway."

"Okay, Brother Chaoyang."

So Li Mu led the two to a cold drink shop outside the scenic area, where they each had a cold drink and bought several plates of candy and ice cream.

They ate, drank, and chatted while observing the passing vehicles.

After sitting in the ice cream shop for half an hour, drinking two cups of ice cream and eating all the candy and ice cream, Zhang Dongsheng's car finally arrived late.

Li Mu didn't intend to meet him. He adjusted the brim of his sun hat, put down the cup in his hand, stood up, and said, "Yan Liang, Pu Pu, let's go." He then walked towards the scenic area first.

The two put down their cups and got up to follow.

Upon entering the scenic area, the group enjoyed hiking and sightseeing to their heart's content.

While playing, Li Mu kept looking behind him and vaguely saw Zhang Dongsheng leading two elderly people, taking pictures as they climbed the mountain.

At this point, it's still too early for anything to happen, so he won't get involved. He just needs to interrupt at the crucial moment.

After climbing for a while, the group arrived at a platform halfway up the mountain. The area was open and the scenery was quite nice, so Pu Pu suggested taking pictures there, and Li Mu readily agreed.

The group played and took pictures together, and Pu Pu even sang a children's song happily.

"In the blue sky and the Milky Way..."

"There's a little white boat..."

"There's an osmanthus tree on the boat..."

"The white rabbit is playing..."

"The oars, the oars, I can't see them..."

"There are no sails on the ship..."

"Floating, floating, floating..."

At this moment, Zhang Dongsheng led Xu's parents past the group. He glanced at them casually, somewhat curious about the children coming to climb the mountain so early, but didn't think much of it.

After walking a few dozen meters, they came to a pavilion. Zhang Dongsheng suggested they take a rest, and Xu's parents, who were also exhausted, readily agreed.

At this point, Zhang Dongsheng wanted to make one last effort. He truly loved Xu Jing after so many years and wanted to save his family and their relationship.

At the same time, it can salvage one's life and prevent a tragic end.

He diligently opened the thermos and poured a glass of water for Xu's mother.

"Mom, have some water."

Xu's mother sat on a wooden chair in the pavilion, nodded to Zhang Dongsheng, and took the cup.

"Thanks a lot."