Chapter 807: A Cold Snort
Liang Lu's father sneered: "You are still thinking about them now? Don't forget that your current status is given to you by our Liang family!"
Qi Tongwei fell into despair, realizing that he was not only in a desperate situation emotionally, but also had no way out in his career and life. He thought of his former ambitions, those dreams of making a name for himself through his own efforts, but now they have all turned into bubbles.
In the days that followed, Qi Tongwei fell into endless pain and struggle. Liang Lu filed for a divorce and asked him to leave the house and fight for the custody of their two sons. Liang Lu's family began to put pressure on him in the officialdom, his work fell into trouble, and those so-called friends left him one after another.
Gao Xiaoqin took her children and hid everywhere. Life became very difficult. She contacted Qi Tongwei many times, hoping that he could think of a solution, but Qi Tongwei was also in trouble at this time. He watched everything he once had gradually drift away from him, and his heart was filled with regret and helplessness.
Looking back on his life, from a passionate young man with dreams to a loser who is now tortured by power, desire and emotion, Qi Tongwei feels extremely sad. He is sinking deeper and deeper into the whirlpool of fate and cannot extricate himself.
Qi Tongwei curled up in a corner in the dim and damp rental house, staring blankly at the sky outside the window that was cut into pieces by high-rise buildings. The rain slid down the glass, blurring his vision, just like his chaotic heart at the moment. The cell phone rang suddenly. It was Gao Xiaoqin, and the crying voice came again: "Tongwei, my child and I can't hold on any longer. They are looking for us everywhere. I don't know where to hide..." Qi Tongwei opened his mouth, but no sound came out. His throat seemed to be blocked by a ball of cotton. The guilt and helplessness in his heart could only turn into silent sighs.
After hanging up the phone, Qi Tongwei held his head with both hands, his nails deeply embedded in his scalp. Gao Xiaoqin's crying and Liang Lu's hateful eyes kept echoing in his mind. Once, he was so high-spirited and entered the officialdom with the dream of changing his destiny, firmly believing that he could create a world of his own with his own efforts. But now, the temptation of power and emotional entanglement have made him go further and further on the wrong path until he is doomed.
At this time, Liang Qunfeng, a once powerful figure in the officialdom, decided to stand up after hearing about Qi Tongwei's experience. Liang Qunfeng was not a person who could tolerate the damage to his family's reputation, not to mention that Qi Tongwei's actions not only hurt his daughter Liang Lu, but also put the entire family in an embarrassing situation. He straightened his back and walked towards Qi Tongwei with steady and powerful steps, and every step seemed to carry unquestionable majesty.
When Liang Qunfeng appeared in front of Qi Tongwei, Qi Tongwei was stunned at first, and then a trace of vigilance flashed in his eyes. "What are you doing here?" Qi Tongwei's voice was hoarse, with a bit of fatigue and impatience.
Liang Qunfeng snorted coldly, and his eyes shot at Qi Tongwei like knives: "How dare you ask me what I am doing here? You have harmed my daughter like this and torn this family apart. I am here to settle accounts with you today!"
Qi Tongwei stood up and looked at Liang Qunfeng. Although he was down and out at the moment, the unwillingness and stubbornness in his bones were still there: "Things have come to this, what else do you want? I can sign the divorce agreement and give up the custody rights. Are you still not satisfied?"
"Give up? That's easy to say!" Liang Qunfeng took a step forward, his finger almost poking Qi Tongwei's face, "Do you think you can write it off like this? You destroyed my daughter's happiness and brought shame to our Liang family. You must pay the price!"
Qi Tongwei smiled bitterly: "I have nothing now. I have lost my job and my friends. What else do you want from me? Do you want me to die?"
"If you die, everything will be over, but what about my daughter? What will happen to her for the rest of her life?" Liang Qunfeng's voice became increasingly high-pitched. "Also, what are you going to do with the child you had with that woman? Don't think you can evade responsibility just like that!"
Qi Tongwei's eyes dimmed, he lowered his head, and was silent for a long time before he said: "I know I am sorry for Liang Lu and the child. But I can't protect myself now, Gao Xiaoqin and the child are also being forced into a desperate situation by you, what can I do?"
"You're still thinking about them!" Liang Qunfeng was furious and slapped the table hard. "You heartless thing, I really misjudged you! If you were not still of some use to me, why would I marry my daughter to you!"
Qi Tongwei raised his head abruptly, his eyes burning with anger. "Use value? Do you think I am willing to be manipulated as a pawn by you? Over the years, I have suffered humiliation in your Liang family. For the so-called official career, I gave up my dignity and love. What did I get?"
"You have obtained status and wealth that others will never get in their lifetime!" Liang Qunfeng retorted without showing any weakness, "Don't forget that you have everything you have today because of our Liang family!"
"Status and wealth?" Qi Tongwei laughed, his laughter full of sadness, "What do these things mean to me now? My family is gone, and I can't recognize my children. I am a complete loser!"
The argument between the two became more and more intense, and their emotions became more and more excited. Liang Qunfeng accused Qi Tongwei of being ungrateful and morally corrupt, while Qi Tongwei accused the Liang family of arrogance and oppression. Their voices echoed in the small room, as if it was fate's ruthless judgment on Qi Tongwei.
"What's the point of you saying this now?" Liang Qunfeng panted, trying to calm himself down. "I didn't come here today to quarrel with you. I want you to give me an explanation, an explanation that will satisfy my daughter and the Liang family."
Qi Tongwei slumped in the chair, his hands hanging limply at his sides: "What can I explain? I have nothing left. Tell me, what do you want me to do?"
Liang Qunfeng pondered for a moment and said slowly: "First, you must publicly apologize to Liang Lu, admit your mistakes, and promise not to have any contact with that woman and her child in the future; second, you must resign from all your current positions, leave this city, and never come back."
When Qi Tongwei heard these conditions, he felt desperate: "Apologize publicly? You are going to trample my last bit of dignity under your feet! If I quit my position and leave here, where can I go? How will I live in the future?"