Ji Yang stood up just as Zhan Yongtao returned from taking a call.
The call was from Zhan Yongtao's wife, whom he had married during the peak of his career, a woman of striking beauty.
Initially, the couple was quite affectionate, and Zhan Yongtao was satisfied with the marriage. However, as his fortunes waned, his entire family life began to change dramatically.
Later, as his wife occasionally got involved in some socializing, the conflicts between them started to escalate.
Zhan Yongtao knew that the crux of the issue was his lack of prospects; it was commonly said in the county that he had no chance of making a comeback, and his wife's attitude was changing.
Zhan Yongtao was aware that he could not change the situation, so he tried to accommodate his wife in all respects. Yet today, she had formally requested a divorce.
Facing his wife's demand, Zhan Yongtao wanted to salvage the relationship, but she revealed that she had become involved with a department head in the county.
