Sister Juan's best friend, Yang Li, was thirty-six this year. Although she, too, was an unhappy married woman, she wasn't as free as Sister Juan. Because her husband was very wealthy, their arguments became increasingly severe after he developed health problems.
Yang Li's husband, feeling that with his wealth he shouldn't have to deal with disrespect at home, would storm out after their fights and not return all night.
Not only was her husband incapable in certain respects, he also lacked understanding for Yang Li's feelings, which often infuriated her to the point where she considered returning to her parents' home or simply going on a trip—money was no object for her.
Eventually, Yang Li began to seek the passion that had long been absent from her marriage in other men. Although it didn't happen often, at least her husband harbored no suspicions, for if he did, Yang Li's home life would surely become unbearable.
