Red Mansion: Holding Space and Marrying Like the Sea

No matter how much of a bastard Lai Shangrong was, he was still a scholar after all. He said, "This is an insult to civility," and broke into the room.

Lai Shangrong arrived at Leng Zixing's room and was immediately struck by the strong scent of alcohol and cosmetics. He frowned, covered his nose, and walked into the inner room. He saw Leng Zixing, wearing only a pair of underwear that barely hung on his body, a red mandarin duck bellyband tied around his waist. He was hugging two naked women, the three of them sleeping soundly together on a large bed. The room was filled with the special aroma of intimacy, truly vivid and lively!

Lai Shangrong stared at the scene with wide eyes, his heart filled with rage. He stepped forward, grabbed Leng Zixing by the collar, dragged him out of bed, and shook him violently, roaring, "Leng Zixing, you are so good! I treated you as a brother, and you actually framed me like this!"

After being shaken awake, Leng Zixing opened his eyes dazedly. Seeing the angry Lai Shangrong in front of him, he suddenly woke up. He struggled and said, "What? Framed? I don't know what you are talking about!"

Lai Shangrong was so angry that he was shaking all over. He pointed at Leng Zixing and cursed, "You don't know? Humph! You found two girls for me after I got drunk. You're just jealous of me and want to prevent me from becoming the Jia family's son-in-law."

Leng Zixing's face changed, but he quickly regained his composure and flatly denied it, "Don't smear me! I never did such a thing! Someone must be deliberately trying to sow discord between us!"

Lai Shangrong was even more furious when he saw that Leng Zixing not only refused to admit his mistake but instead turned the tables on him. He clenched his fists and said through gritted teeth, "Leng Zixing, I must have been blind to believe you! Today I'll show you the consequences of betraying your friends!" He then swung his fist at Leng Zixing.

The two men then wrestled with each other, neither giving in, and a fierce fight ensued.

Suddenly, there was a rapid knock on the door. Lai Shangrong and Leng Zixing stopped immediately and looked towards the door vigilantly.

"Who?" Lai Shangrong asked loudly.

"It's me, Jia Yucun." An echo came from outside the door.

Lai Shangrong and Leng Zixing exchanged a glance, each with a hint of doubt in their hearts. Why did Jia Yucun come here?

Lai Shangrong opened the door, and Jia Yucun stepped into the room. He took a look at the scene inside the room, frowned, but did not say much.

"What are you doing?" Jia Yucun asked in a serious tone.

Lai Shangrong quickly explained what had happened and blamed Leng Zixing for his actions.

After hearing this, Jia Yucun was silent for a moment, then he said, "This matter is a little strange. Perhaps there is some misunderstanding."

Leng Zixing quickly agreed, "Yes, Brother Jia is right. There must be some misunderstanding. How could I frame my own brother?"

Jia Yucun continued, "Why don't we calm down first and investigate thoroughly before making any conclusions?"

Lai Shangrong thought for a moment and felt that Jia Yucun's words made sense. He glared at Leng Zixing fiercely and said, "Okay, I'll let you go for now. But I won't let this matter go!"

Afterwards, the three began to discuss how to investigate the matter. At this moment, a key clue surfaced...

It is said that although Jia Yucun felt very ashamed after being dismissed from his post, he was an ambitious and aspiring man after all, and he was always thinking about how to regain power and make a comeback.

Today, he lives in poverty, relying on writing to make a living. However, his heart that is unwilling to be ordinary has never been extinguished, and he has been looking for an opportunity to return to officialdom.

One day, Jia Yucun overheard that the family of Lin Ruhai, the Imperial Salt Inspector of Suzhou, was seeking a tutor for his daughter, Lin Daiyu. This news was like a ray of hope, instantly illuminating his heart. He knew that becoming a tutor for the Lin family would not only solve his immediate livelihood problems but also offer him the opportunity to connect with the powerful and pave the way for his own official career. So, he began to inquire about the Lin family and meticulously prepared to apply.

Jia Yucun, brimming with pride of his talent and profound knowledge, met Lin Ruhai and enjoyed a lively conversation. He felt certain his talent would win Lin Ruhai's favor and be hired as a teacher. However, he waited anxiously at home for days, but received no news from the Lin family. This filled him with doubts: Was his judgment wrong? Or did Lin Ruhai have other plans? A cascade of speculations filled his mind, leaving him restless.