Chapter 199 A Good-for-Nothing
Fang Hua was startled: "What happened?"
Zhou Xiye frowned, turned around, and quickly went downstairs.
Downstairs, Jiang Zhizhi was also in a daze, watching Zhou Xiaochuan suddenly come home. After entering the door, he rushed over and smashed the bowl of pickled vegetables on the dining table like a madman!
Shang Xingzhou was also stunned in the kitchen, looking at Zhou Xiaochuan in the dining room with red eyes. He went into a state of alert. If Zhou Xiaochuan dared to lay a hand on Jiang Zhizhi, he would smash the plate in his hand on his head.
Zhou Xiaochuan glared angrily at Jiang Zhizhi: "Is it because you keep talking nonsense to my brother that he went to my workplace to find me?"
Jiang Zhizhi looked at Zhou Xiaochuan, who seemed to be insane, and said, "You'd better go outside and clear your head before you go crazy."
Zhou Xiaochuan's eyes were red with anger as he glared at Jiang Zhizhi: "It must be you! You're a jinx! Everything changed after you came to our house! My brother is currently being misled by you, but one day he'll see your true colors..."
Before she could finish speaking, she saw Zhou Xiye stride down the stairs, his gaze deep and menacing.
Zhou Xiaochuan was stunned for a moment, then took a step back in fear. He still remembered the pain of being kicked in the waist by his older brother. He pursed his lips and turned his head away with some resentment.
Zhou Xiye walked a meter away from Zhou Xiaochuan and stared into his eyes: "What are you doing now!"
Fang Hua also heard Zhou Xiaochuan's roar and, fearing that Zhou Xiye would hit him, quickly came over, pushed Zhou Xiye away, and glared at Zhou Xiaochuan: "Apologize to your sister-in-law! You never come home, and what's wrong with you when you do come back?"
Zhou Xiaochuan said with some grievance: "Mom, I just go to work, and my brother even has someone spying on me? That Deputy Director Zhao comes to see me every few days, and my colleagues all say that I got in through connections."
Fang Hua found it strange: "You got this job through connections. Your brother found someone to help you. That's giving you face. So many people want this job but don't."
Zhou Xiaochuan roared, "Whoever wants it can have it, I don't like it! You all look down on me, do you think I'm a failure since I left home?"
Fang Hua frowned: "Are you sick? Did you take the wrong medicine? Your family is just concerned about you, how can they look down on you? If they really looked down on you, no one would care if you froze to death on the roadside. I've put so much effort into raising you, how did I end up with such a good-for-nothing?"
Zhou Xiaochuan was stunned and started rambling incoherently: "Yes, in your eyes I'm just a scoundrel, a disgrace to you! Everything I do is wrong!"
"If I had known it would turn out like this, I would rather have died like the older brothers and sisters above than live..."
With a "snap".
Fang Hua's eyes turned red with anger, and she slapped Zhou Xiaochuan hard across the face.
"Zhou Xiaochuan, you've really gone too far!"
Even so, she still refrained from saying anything too offensive.
Zhou Xiaochuan was completely stunned. He covered his face and looked at Fang Hua. This was the first time in his life that he had been beaten by his mother.
Fang Hua was trembling with anger: "Zhou Xiaochuan, I never thought that our concern would be described so negatively by you. Then go wherever you think is best!"
Zhou Xiye frowned, about to speak, when Zhou Xiaochuan suddenly turned and ran away crying!
Fang Hua was also furious: "Don't chase after him! Let him go out and suffer some hardship."
Zhou Xiye hadn't originally planned to chase after them. Looking at Fang Hua, he said, "Mom, don't be too angry. It's good for him to suffer a little when he's young."
Fang Hua pounded her chest a few times, then sat down on the sofa. Jiang Zhizhi quickly poured her a glass of water and handed it to her.
Shang Xingzhou stood in the kitchen, not daring to move, silently watching the commotion.
Fang Hua took several deep breaths: "How could he become like this? So outrageous! Although he didn't have any great ambitions before, he was at least obedient."
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Zhou Xiaochuan ran out, and Wang Xiaoliu was still waiting for him at the door.
Upon seeing Wang Xiaoliu, he rubbed his eyes, pretending nothing had happened: "Let's go, I'll stay at your place tonight, and I'll apply for a dormitory tomorrow."
Wang Xiaoliu asked curiously, "Did you and your mom have a fight? I just heard it."
Zhou Xiaochuan didn't say a word and kept walking forward with his head down.
Wang Xiaoliu sighed: "Sometimes, I really wonder if you're their biological child. Your parents are so good to your brother, he can do whatever he wants, but look at you, they're always controlling you."
Zhou Xiaochuan remained silent, biting his lower lip without uttering a word.
Wang Xiaoliu sighed, "Dude, don't be like this. I'm really indignant to see you suffer like this. What are you lacking? We must prove you wrong and show your parents and brother what we're made of."
Zhou Xiaochuan glanced at him: "I don't want to talk about this now, and don't tell anyone about my falling out with my family."
Wang Xiaoliu put his arm around his shoulder: "Don't worry, you're my best buddy. From now on, my house is your house. You can stay as long as you want. If that's not possible, I'll stay in the dorm with you."
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Jiang Zhizhi sat next to Fang Hua and waited for her to calm down before seeing her upstairs.
Then, Zhou Xiye accompanied Shang Xingzhou upstairs to his room and got Zhou Xiye's short-sleeved shirt and shorts for him to change into.
Shang Xingzhou was shorter than Zhou Xiye, and since he was still young and not fully grown, he was rather thin and frail, so Zhou Xiye's clothes looked too big and loose on him.
Jiang Zhizhi looked at the comical Shang Xingzhou and couldn't help but laugh: "You said you ran away from home, why didn't you bring any clothes? Why don't you go back and get some tomorrow while your dad's not home?"
Shang Xingzhou watched Zhou Xiye come downstairs and pondered for a moment: "Sister, was that your brother-in-law's younger brother just now?"
Jiang Zhizhi nodded: "Yes, I've had a bit of a fight with my family recently."
She couldn't understand why Zhou Xiaochuan was acting so crazy when he came back today. Was this child's rebellious phase really that long?
Shang Xingzhou was silent for a while: "Sister, if Zhou Xiaochuan dares to be so rude to you again, just beat him up! If you can't beat him, I'll help you."
She was still a little angry as she spoke: "You should have beaten him when he smashed the bowl just now. Who does he think he is? Why doesn't he smash things in front of Brother Zhou? Why doesn't he smash things in front of Auntie? He's acting all wronged, just because he thinks you're easy to bully."
He got angrier the more he thought about it: "I'm sorry it was my first time here, otherwise I would have punched him just now."
Jiang Zhizhi was both amused and exasperated: "This also requires a strategy. I'll talk to you later. You should rest now. I'm going downstairs first."
Shang Xingzhou agreed, and after Jiang Zhizhi left, he happily strolled around the room.
He has already completed half of the task his mother gave him!
The next morning, Zhou Xiye left without having breakfast.
While eating breakfast, Jiang Zhizhi instructed Shang Xingzhou: "You can play at home by yourself today, or wander around our compound. I'll be back in the evening."
Shang Xingzhou readily agreed: "Okay, you guys go ahead and get busy. I can take care of myself."
Jiang Zhizhi felt that Shang Xingzhou had agreed too readily, as if he was hiding some secret...
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