Chapter 20 A Wrong Marriage Only Has Two Outcomes

“You’re right.” From the perspective of cause and effect, Li Chi’an said, “Even if the fault lies with others, the karmic burden will still be one’s own.”

The law of cause and effect, karma, is something no one can escape.

"I don't know why you're still thinking about him." Although she thought her sister's point of view had some merit, Li Songshi couldn't let go of her resentment towards Chen Li for the time being.

In his view, his sister and Chen Li were two completely opposite people. Chen Li was a typical externally destructive personality, while his sister was a typical internally destructive personality.

That's why the other party has been able to control his sister for so many years; the more he thinks about it, the angrier he gets.

“I’m not thinking about him, I’m thinking about myself.” Li Chi’an exhaled deeply, but she had her reasons. “If I spend my whole life harboring resentment towards him, does he deserve it? He’s so important to me, so worth my attention, and I can’t let go of him no matter what.”

She had to allow herself to hate him, but she believed she wouldn't dwell on that hatred forever; otherwise, her life would be too unworthy.

Seeing her sister's angry expression, Li Songshi felt both heartache and amusement. "Then we should get our revenge, and we should live our lives properly."

“Yes, believe me, I will handle it. Please give me time.” Li Chi’an spoke earnestly to Li Songshi. “Marriage often depends on luck. The only skill that can help us live a good life is the way we see the world. I have thought carefully about my relationship with Chen Li and our years together. I think that what happened is not necessarily a bad thing.”

If it weren't for this sudden blow, she would most likely still be slowly fading away in her marriage, trying to balance her many roles as wife, mother, daughter-in-law, and herself.

Ke Ren's energy is limited; she has many responsibilities to bear, so she has little time for herself.

Over the years, has she really not felt the hardships she has endured?

It's just that I chose this path, and no matter what, I have to grit my teeth and keep going until I get through it.

But now, that path has suddenly ended, and there's no need for her to continue.

Seeing the hint of relief mixed with pain and anxiety in Li Chi'an's expression, Li Songshi couldn't help but feel relieved. "I'm quite happy that you decided to get a divorce so quickly."

He said, “Your parents may think you’ve been doing well all these years, but I don’t think so. Do you know how heartbroken I am every time I go to your house and see you taking care of the children, doing housework, running around, and neglecting your own needs time and time again?”

That piece of trash Chen Li always says he's a doctor, busy with work and under a lot of pressure, so he basically never does any housework. Every time he gets home from get off work, he just lies on the sofa looking at his phone, and he often yells at his kids and sister when he gets into a bad mood.

His sister tried to calm him down, but he said she didn't understand him and didn't know how to be tolerant of him.

Screw it!

"I think the most disgusting thing a man can do is to expect women in the workplace to take care of the family and to demand that housewives make money."

Chen Li wanted both. He not only wanted Li Chi'an to stay at home to take care of the household chores, raise the children well, and provide him with a stable and worry-free home, but he also wanted Li Chi'an to help him share the burden of life and earn money like other successful career women.

Whenever Li Songshi thought of these things, he felt an intense hatred for Chen Li.

Now you know why I didn't want to go to your house anymore.

He had considered getting along well with his brother-in-law before. After all, his parents only had him and his sister, and he and his sister had a close relationship since childhood. At first, he was also very open and honest with his brother-in-law, Chen Li. But later, he simply couldn't agree with Chen Li's values.

He watched as his sister became a mother in her marriage, revolving around her husband and children. If it weren't for her ability to read and write, she would have almost no sense of self.

How could he not have a problem with Chen Li?

“I used to think that it was your marriage, and you were family with them. If you wanted to live that kind of life, I couldn’t say anything.” Li Songshi breathed a sigh of relief, but couldn’t help grinding his teeth. “Now that you’re getting a divorce, it has nothing to do with him. He’s my family now, so I have to take good care of him.”

Li Chi'an was well aware of his younger brother's dissatisfaction with the child's father.

"I know." Putting herself in his shoes, if her younger brother got married and had conflicts with his wife, as his sister-in-law, she couldn't very well criticize or interfere too much in their marriage.

This is crossing the line.

The two siblings walked in silence for a while. Li Songshi thought of his parents and said, "Since you've decided to get a divorce, I think you should explain things to Mom and Dad as soon as possible. Although Dad has a bad temper and Mom listens to him, they still respect us."

From childhood to adulthood, Li's mother has always been tolerant of her two children. Although Li's father has a bad temper and is stubborn, he ultimately respects his children on many important matters.

Li Chi'an didn't intend to hide it from her parents for long, but she had been feeling down these past few days and didn't have the energy to have a deep conversation with them. She called her younger brother back to discuss this matter. "Do you think they will support my divorce?"

“If you feel uncomfortable, I’ll talk to them,” Li Songshi said calmly. “I guarantee your divorce will go smoothly, and they won’t say a word.”

Li Chi'an turned his head and looked at his younger brother, who was almost a head taller than him, and felt a sense of gratitude. "It's good that you're here to support me."

“Your parents will support you too,” Li Songshi assured him.

"Hmm," Li Chi'an said in a low voice, "It's not really my fault after all."

"Are you sad because you can't bear to let go?" Li Songshi felt that since his sister had made a decision, she shouldn't have any hesitation in her heart. As for the divorce, there was always something going on until the marriage certificate was officially issued. "If a man knows that what he does will hurt you, but he still does it, what does that mean? It means that he no longer loves you."

How could you bear to hurt someone you truly love?

Li Chi'an knew that his younger brother was worried that he couldn't let go of Gou Dongxi. "I'm not reluctant to part with him, I just feel very surprised, and there's also Xiao Gu."

“Xiao Gu, don’t worry. If you want custody, I’ll work with you to figure out how to get it,” Li Songshi said firmly. “If you’re worried about the hardships of being a single mother, I’ll help you raise him.”

Li Chian felt more at ease with his younger brother's financial support.

Even if she can't let go, she's still a cheating scumbag and she's determined not to stay with him.

"A bad marriage only has two paths: either endure it or leave. Don't worry, I won't turn back." When she had worked so hard to learn about marriage and cultivate her relationship with her husband, she never complained to her friends about the difficulties of marriage. Now that they are separating, she naturally doesn't want to drag things out.