1. Sheng's Betrayal
The family conflicts seemed to have fallen into a vicious cycle, and at this moment, Sheng's romantic problems became the final straw that broke everything.
Sheng and his girlfriend had been together for twelve years, their relationship stable, and it was even thought that they would eventually marry. However, no one expected that Sheng would cheat. The day the news broke, his mother completely lost control. She had always been very satisfied with Sheng's girlfriend, even considering her as a member of the family. Now, she discovered that Sheng had destroyed everything with his own hands.
"Are you crazy?!" his mother roared. "She's been with you for twelve years! How could you do this to her?"
Sheng showed no remorse, crossing his arms and sneering, "So what if she's been with me for twelve years? What did I do wrong?"
His attitude made his mother even angrier, and his sister Qin couldn't help but step forward to scold him, "How dare you say that? You're unfaithful to your woman, and you don't expect to be criticized?"
Sheng's face instantly darkened, his hands clenched into fists, his eyes fiercely staring at Qin, "Mind your own business, or I'll beat you up too!"
At that moment, Bang finally realized that Sheng had become a stranger, a cold, selfish, and uncommunicative person. His family was truly on the verge of destruction.
2. On the Verge of Collapse
Bang knew that if their father found out about Sheng's infidelity, things would spiral even more out of control. Therefore, he began to mediate between his mother and sister, trying to control the situation and minimize family conflicts as much as possible.
However, lies could not be hidden for long. One night, their father found out the truth. He flew into a rage, stormed into Sheng's room, dragged him out, and threw him to the ground like a thug.
"You beast!" his father roared angrily. "You've disgraced us all!"
Sheng was thrown to the ground in a disheveled state, but he didn't admit his mistake. Instead, he stood up angrily, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and sneered, "I've had enough of you all! None of you can control me!"
That night, an unprecedented quarrel broke out in the house. His mother cried and scolded Sheng, his father was furious, and his sister Qin stood aside, clenching her fists tightly, as if suppressing something. Bang stood in the center of the room, watching his family tear each other apart like wild beasts, feeling utterly helpless and painful.
He realized that he couldn't stop any of this.
3. The Final Break
Finally, on the 43rd day of the family's attempt at peace, everything collapsed.
On the 44th day, a real fight broke out between their father and Sheng. Their father was old, while Sheng was in his prime, and the result was obvious. Sheng won, knocking his father to the ground. He had a triumphant smile on his face, as if declaring his liberation.
"From now on, I have nothing to do with any of you!" he said coldly, his eyes sweeping over his mother, father, Bang, and Qin, his gaze filled with contempt and determination.
Sheng's girlfriend, who had been trying to stop the family fight, was accidentally injured and fell to the ground. Sheng glanced at her, showing no remorse. He simply left a sentence, "Anyone who tries to stop me will pay a painful price."
Bang stood there, trembling all over. He had never felt so angry, so painful. His family, the home he had tried to protect, was shattered and could never be restored.
He didn't know how to face all this, or what would happen next. He only knew that he was on the verge of collapse, and this time, he might not be able to endure it anymore...
(End of Chapter Three)
Preview of the Next Chapter: Descent into the Abyss
The complete breakdown of the family leaves Bang's mental world in ruins, and the final blow that crushes him will be his father's insane actions...