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I Killed Seven Members of My Wife's Family
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"Look at Zhi Qiang, and then look at you, you useless waste!"
My wife, Li Xuemei, pointed at my nose, her eyes filled with disdain. I had once been the pride of the entire family, but now I had fallen to the point of delivering takeout for a living.
"My daughter is really unlucky to be with you! A man this useless should just get a divorce!" My mother-in-law mercilessly humiliated me in front of everyone. Meanwhile, my cousin Lin Zhiqiang, who used to sit quietly in the corner during meals, was now driving a Benz and earning millions each month, becoming the object of everyone's admiration.
"Brother, why not come manage the accounts at my construction site?" Zhi Qiang's condescending "concern" shattered what little dignity I had left.
After New Year's Eve, I called the police.
"This is Lin Zhiyuan. I've killed someone."
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I am Lin Zhiyuan, forty-two years old this year. Looking back, the most glorious time of my life was during those few years right after graduating from university.
It was 2005 when I graduated from Huazhong University of Science and Technology and returned to my hometown county. The entire family was in an uproar.
"Zhi Yuan is back! Our Lin family finally has a college graduate!" My Second Uncle began shouting at the village entrance, his voice loud enough for half the street to hear.
As I walked into the house with my suitcase, the yard was already filled with relatives. Aunts and uncles surrounded me, their eyes full of admiration.
"Zhi Yuan! Huazhong University of Science and Technology—it's nationally renowned!"
Aunt San held onto my hand tightly, "Look at this! This is the benefit of studying; you'll definitely become an official in the future!"
"Of course! Our Zhi Yuan has been smart since childhood; he always ranked first in elementary school!" My mother's pride was evident on her face.
In the corner, my cousin Lin Zhiqiang was bowing his head over his meal. He was two years younger than me and had dropped out of school before finishing middle school; now he worked on a construction site in the county carrying bricks.
"Zhi Qiang, come toast your brother!" Second Uncle called out.
Zhi Qiang looked up, a thin smile appearing on his dark and gaunt face: "Brother, congratulations on your graduation."
I raised my glass, looking down at him. "Zhi Qiang, you need to work hard too. Even if you haven't studied much, being diligent can still support a family."
"Yes, yes, you're right, Brother," Zhi Qiang nodded repeatedly, lowering his head.
"Look at Zhi Yuan and then look at yourself!"
Second Aunt scolded Zhi Qiang lightly. "I told you to focus on your studies, but you insisted on going out and messing around!"
"Mom, I understand," Zhi Qiang replied in a small voice.
I felt a sense of satisfaction inside. This was the difference between those who studied and those who did not.
Before long, I started working at the Electric Power Bureau in the county. Although the salary wasn't particularly high, during that era, a job in a state-owned enterprise was a secure position and highly respected.
When I went on blind dates, Li Xuemei's parents immediately agreed to the match upon hearing that I was a university graduate working at the Electric Power Bureau.
"Li Xuemei marrying Zhi Yuan is truly her good fortune!"
My mother-in-law would boast to everyone she met. "A university graduate! Educated and with prospects—much better than those rough men!"
On our wedding day, the entire county was abuzz. I wore a sharp suit while Li Xuemei donned a pure white wedding dress, and countless envious gazes were cast our way.
"The Lin family must be blessed!"
"Zhi Yuan has really made something of himself!"
"He'll definitely become a leader in the future!"
The praises came one after another, and I reveled in it all.
Life after marriage was smooth sailing. At every family gathering, I was undoubtedly the center of attention.
"Zhi Yuan, how's your department doing lately?"
"Zhi Yuan, I heard your director thinks highly of you?"
"Zhi Yuan, when are you going to get promoted?"
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