Chapter 97: Punch
These words were indeed what Zhao Xinzhi really said. He and An Wanlan were a strong combination and admired each other, but they were both strong-willed and unwilling to bow to the other, so later on, conflicts became more and more.
When An Wanlan was dying, she finally gave in to Zhao Xinzhi for the first time, all for the sake of her two sons, who were not yet adults at the time.
Seeing her dying so young, Zhao Xinzhi felt deeply regretful. He didn't cherish the time they had with her and should have bowed to her. That was why he agreed to her request. Over the years, despite all his calculations, he had never thought of giving Zhaoshi to anyone other than his two sons.
Zhao Xinzhi continued, "I believe I treated Shunian and Jinian equally, treating you two brothers equally. Perhaps you and Weilian were very close at the time, and you were particularly doting on your firstborn child. You and Weilian were worried about my teaching Jinian, and you often had opinions and interfered. He may be young, but he is sensitive and smart, and he knows how to make himself comfortable and at ease. His personality was not yet established, and you and I often disagreed, which greatly reduced his education. After he developed psychological problems, you interfered even more, and in the end I didn't want to care anymore, because it was a waste of time and effort. I gave you and Yunbin a chance each, but you didn't cherish it."
In reality, Zhao Xinzhi was right about something Zhao Yunli had said, though he chose not to admit it. He had a preference for Shunian, but it was very slight, not to the point of declaring Shunian his heir. Initially, he placed equal emphasis on Shunian and Jinian's education, and held them to the same high expectations.
On one hand, he was frequently interrupted, while on the other hand, everything was done completely according to his arrangements, so his focus shifted more and more to the other side.
When he was a child, six-year-old Zhao Shunian had just been punished by Ms. Li, and Zhao Jinian came to him with a bunch of toys, showing off to him where he and his parents had gone to play, how happy they were today, and how good they were to him. He kept talking until Zhao Shunian could no longer hide his emotions and showed a sad expression, and then Zhao Jinian left satisfied.
After Zhao Jinian left, Zhao Shunian finally couldn't hold back his tears. He turned around and saw Zhao Xinzhi standing there, and said that Jinian's toys were of poor quality and the smell made him cry.
Zhao Xinzhi originally wanted to comfort him, but seeing that he chose to lie to cover up his emotions, he did not expose him.
When Zhao Jinian wanted to use the same trick again, Zhao Shunian was no longer affected. He began to refute him and expose his exaggeration, fighting back one by one. This time, Zhao Jinian left in frustration.
Zhao Xin asked Zhao Shunian about this matter. He said that he had observed it and had prepared a rebuttal for a long time, just waiting for Jinian to come and provoke him. He also reflected that he discovered it too late and was affected by his emotions before, so he did not notice and expose Jinian on the spot.
This was a small incident between two children, but Zhao Xinzhi remembered it for a long time and still remembered it until now. It was from here that he began to prefer Shunian.
Zhao Xinzhi and Zhao Shunian used to have warm moments as grandfather and grandson. Zhao Shunian was closer to him than to his parents, but later on the relationship became less and less due to many interests.
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Zhao Jinian's scars had healed, and he'd forgotten the pain. He could walk normally, his head still bandaged. He went to find Zhao Shunian. He guessed it was Zhao Shunian who had played a trick on him. No one else would dare to play a trick on him like that.
Normally, Zhao Shunian rests in a large flat not far from Zhaoshi's office center. Only when Yu Yin returns to Gangcheng does he live with her in the old house.
Zhao Jinian insisted on breaking in, and Zhao Shunian let him in and did not turn him away.
Zhao Shunian looked Zhao Jinian up and down and said calmly, "You've recovered well. Your mentality has improved."
"I feel like you are stepping on me more than praising me. I have no friends and no money now. Everyone outside knows that Zhao Xinzhi hates me. He hates me so much that I have no share in the trust and future inheritance. I am a complete abandonment. You should be very happy that you have played me like this." Zhao Jinian looked around the room and saw only traces of one person living there.
"Generally, you are not qualified enough to make me happy."
Zhao Jinian was immediately enraged and punched Zhao Shunian.
Zhao Shunian just dodged and didn't fight back. "You are weak now, so don't try to learn how to fight."
Zhao Jinian's movements were so large that his wound was torn and hurt. He sat down without caring and asked, "Why do you do this to me?"
"Liang Yilin. The first time, you had sex with her, and the second time, you told her about my recent situation and asked her to come back. Just because I don't want to play childish games with you doesn't mean you can keep playing. You don't have a third chance."
Zhao Jinian became cheerful. "I think this trick is tried and true. She has a good card. I heard her say that she met your wife at an art exhibition. How could it have touched your heart? You are so upset that you take it out on me. Although I don't have the ability to make you happy, I still have ways to make you unhappy."
Zhao Shunian didn't argue, but chose to attack Zhao Jinian: "I also have many ways to make you look bad and become a pariah. Brother, I like watching clown performances, especially yours. I wonder if you like it?"
Zhao Jinian held back his anger. "I want to see more of your performance. Actually, I'm interested in Liang Yuyin. The more serious and conservative she is, the more attractive she is to me. It's not just because she's your wife..."
Before Zhao Jinian could finish his words, Zhao Shunian dragged him to the ground and he didn't even react.
Zhao Shunian punched him again and again, each punch hitting the flesh, and blood oozing from his mouth and nose. He stopped talking and looked at Zhao Shunian as if he were a madman. This man was violent and bloody.
Zhao Shunian grabbed his neck and said, "Do you really want to keep playing with me? I don't think it's fun to play with just you. Zhao Yunli, Jian Weilian, Zhao Xiqing..." Zhao Shunian read out their names one by one, "It would be more fun if we drag them along. I wonder if that's enough leverage?"
Zhao Jinian wanted to speak, but he couldn't. He kept patting Zhao Shunian's hands, but Zhao Shunian refused to let go.
It was not until Zhao Jinian felt that he was going to suffocate to death that he realized for the first time how afraid he was of death. He was afraid that Zhao Shunian would not control his strength well and would strangle him to death. Later, he lacked oxygen and his brain went blank, making him unable to think.
Zhao Shunian finally let him go. He coughed and breathed in the air greedily.
Zhao Shunian stood up, took out a few tissues from the tissue box on the coffee table, and wiped his blood-stained hands.
After wiping it clean, he crumpled the tissue into a ball and threw it at Zhao Jinian. His mood returned to normal, and the cruel look he had just had completely disappeared.
Zhao Jinian felt uncomfortable and wanted to vomit. Zhao Shunian threw the tissue box at him again, "Don't dirty my territory."
Zhao Jinian pulled out tissue after tissue with trembling hands and spat out a mouthful of blood, along with a tooth.
After a while, Zhao Jinian finally recovered a little and said with heavy breathing, "You win. I can't beat you."
"Pick up the mess you created yourself. Likewise, you have to deal with Liang Yilin."
Zhao Jinian picked up the ball of tissue paper, held it, staggered, and left here in a mess.
The sound of water running in the sink continued as Zhao Shunian washed and disinfected his hands.
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