CHAPTER 431: CHAPTER 431: THE TRAGIC GONG ZHENG

Looking at the scores on the list, Gong Zheng was truly stunned, "How could the score be so low."

"Impossible, how could I get such low marks." Gong Zheng couldn’t believe that the scores were his own.

In Gong Zheng’s view, he actually did quite well, although there were some mistakes, it was impossible to achieve such a score.

Could someone have stolen my exam paper? The thought suddenly popped into Gong Zheng’s mind, but he didn’t dare express it, fearing that causing a scene would only harm him.

The more Gong Zheng thought about it, the more possible it seemed, yet no matter how unyielding he felt, this time would have to be forgotten. He refused to believe that the next exam wouldn’t offer another chance.

That’s right, Gong Zheng was determined; he must get into college, to show those who look down on him.

These days, Gong Zheng had been leading a difficult life, a mere nobody in the office — no, not even a nobody, just a workhorse. Whenever there was work, Gong Zheng did it. But when the time came for rewards and recognition, he received nothing, which angered him greatly.

Gong Zheng had thought about using his father-in-law’s connections to help him leave this department, and if he could leave this branch altogether, even better. Otherwise, staying here offered no prospects.

Gong Zheng felt his request wasn’t unreasonable, yet his father-in-law kept making excuses. At first, Gong Zheng knew it was difficult for his father-in-law, but later he saw how well his brother-in-law was doing. Though his position wasn’t visible, the department was good, conducive for achievements.

If Gong Zhen still didn’t understand at this moment, then he surely was a fool. Gong Zheng realized his father-in-law’s support was unreliable; he could only rely on himself.

The problem was, Gong Zheng had thought for ages but found no solution; fortunately, in his most despairing moment, he saw hope in the form of the college entrance exams.

"How could this happen, how could this happen."

Gong Zheng truly didn’t understand why he was so miserable, "Let’s go home."

No matter how angry or dissatisfied he was, what could Gong Zheng do? He could only go home.

Wu Rui was at home chatting with her son Gong Mingrui, teaching him literacy. Seeing Gong Zheng return dispiritedly, she knew the exam didn’t go well.

"Daddy, you’re back." Gong Mingrui ran over with a thud-thud to greet Gong Zheng, wanting to play with him.

Normally, Gong Zheng was more than happy to play with his son, after all, he was his flesh and blood. However, now seeing such a face resembling the Wu Family, especially his brother-in-law Wu Hong, made him infuriated.

Gong Zheng kicked Gong Mingrui away, "Don’t block the way."

Gong Mingrui was indeed a child, and being kicked away by Gong Zheng made him cry "Mama, Mama."

Gong Mingrui reached out wanting Wu Rui to hold him, Wu Rui was furious, "What’s wrong with you."

Unable to succeed outside, venting anger on mother and child, what was that, if capable then curse those outside.

"What’s wrong with me, look at the son you’ve raised." Gong Zheng shoved Wu Rui aside as she came over to reason with him.

Disdainfully glancing at Gong Mingrui, "Seeing that face is annoying, just like his annoying uncle."

If only there were no brother-in-law Wu Hong, Wu Zhen still had to think of ways to promote him despite the difficulties. But with the brother-in-law now, how could he care about such a son-in-law?

This was blatant indirect anger; Wu Rui knew since her father stopped supporting Gong Zheng, his temper had worsened. Before, Wu Rui thought it was because Gong Zheng endured grievances at work, so he vented at home. Now she realized it wasn’t workplace grievances but Wu Family resources wouldn’t go to him, he saw mother and child as unfavorable.

It had escalated to kicking the son away, was he still human?

Wu Rui angrily stared at Gong Zheng’s back, "What did my brother do to provoke you."

"If you were capable, it wouldn’t be like this."

"This exam turned out poorly for you, I knew you weren’t as capable."

First kicking the son, then treating her poorly, Wu Rui knew she couldn’t tolerate anymore. If she tolerated further, Gong Zheng would likely take it out on her next.

Wu Rui really didn’t care; they say after marriage, you rely on the man, but the man must be able to stand up. Considering now, was Gong Zheng someone who could stand up?

He was inferior to Gong Tao, the second uncle; even moving to Northeast was successful, his wife and children lived well-fed. If Gong Zheng went to Northeast, who knows how miserable he would be.

Since Gong Zheng was a useless man, Wu Rui recalled what her father said last time. Initially, she didn’t consider it, after all, she wasn’t a young girl without a family to think of.

What was there to consider now, might as well find ways for a better future for her and her son.

Gong Zheng had no clue his wife had such thoughts, his mind was full of others looking down on him, the Wu Family looking down on him, even his wife looking down on him.

This exploded the gunpowder barrel inside Gong Zheng, he rushed at Wu Rui, raising his fist.

"Hit me, hit me." Wu Rui didn’t retreat at all.

"Don’t you often say your big brother is incompetent, look at your current behavior, is it any different from your big brother?"

"If you dare hit, I’ll immediately go to the union, I’ll find your boss." Wu Rui previously tolerated for the family’s reputation, but now she wouldn’t.

Comparing him to Gong Qiang, who was a waste, was Gong Qiang even human? "Comparing me to mud."

"Wu Rui, I’m telling you, don’t think because you’re a woman, I won’t dare do anything to you." Gong Zheng grabbed Wu Rui’s clothes, stared harshly for a while, but ultimately didn’t dare act.

Currently, even though the Wu Family wouldn’t support much, if he truly provoked Wu Rui badly, she would cry to her family, then he wouldn’t have good days.

Wu Zhen couldn’t place him in a good department, but it was easy to deal with him.

"Go cook, I’m hungry."

Gong Zheng turned to see the still-crying Gong Mingrui, "Why cry, did someone die?"

"Crying all day is unpleasant."

"Watch your son, if he continues crying, I won’t be kind." Gong Zheng gestured threateningly at Gong Mingrui, indicating misbehavior would earn a beating.

Gong Mingrui was so scared by Gong Zheng’s gesture he immediately stopped crying, which finally allowed Gong Zheng to return to the bedroom satisfied.

Seeing that her son wasn’t crying, but trembling all over, Wu Rui felt indescribable sadness as a mother; this was her child.

A son who understood nothing but seeing Gong Zheng raise a hand wouldn’t cry, must her son grow up in such an environment?

No, she couldn’t let this continue.

Wu Rui hugged her son and dashed outside, she needed to call her father, share her plans, she needed to leave earlier, she couldn’t stay here any longer.