President Li, Her Ladyship Doesn't Deserve to Die
Jake was sprawled on his bed, scrolling through social media feeds that seemed to blur into a monotonous stream of memes, selfies, and food pics. His cramped apartment was dimly lit, the flickering bulb doing little to lift the gloom that had settled over him.
Chapter 42: No Divorce, Only Widowhood
No one likes to be with a man who is unfaithful, two-timing, and abusive – Li Jingshen is the epitome of a scumbag.
A person who can separate their body and emotions will never be loyal to their marriage.
"Who do you like if not me?" he asked.
"Who knows? After all, I'm only 23 years old. There are many men I might meet in the future. I gave you my hand in marriage, Li Jingshen, but don't expect me to give you my heart too. I may be cheap, but after so many years, I'm tired of being cheap. Why should I hang myself on your tree when there are others sitting beneath it?"
Upon hearing Shen Zhichu's blunt confession that she no longer liked him, Li Jingshen's face darkened. His heart felt as if it had been pierced by something sharp. He looked down at her fearless face, and it was as if he was transported back to their first meeting six years ago. Back then, Shen Zhichu was just as fearless, like a thorny rose.