Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
The harsh sound of the doorbell rang out suddenly, and a cacophony of voices surged closer, mingled with the familiar voice of Li Qiang.
With a creak, the door was flung open. Li Qiang rushed in, beads of sweat dotting his forehead, and one corner of his suit jacket was slightly disheveled.
"Wei Wei, what are you doing? The wedding is about to start!"
His tone was laced with suppressed anger, yet his gaze softened deliberately, as if he were trying to coax a petulant child.
I quietly gazed at him in the mirror, but my mind uncontrollably conjured up a scene from ten years later—him standing in a cramped kitchen, his face lighting up with a gentle smile when he received a call from that woman, as if the ice and snow of spring had melted away.
In that moment, I understood that his tenderness towards me had long been worn down by time, while his affection for her was genuine and heartfelt.
"The wedding is canceled," I said, forcing myself to suppress the tremor in my voice, making sure each word landed clearly in his ears.
Li Qiang froze, frowning as he asked back, "What did you say?"
"I said, I'm not getting married."
Those five words fell heavily to the ground, creating ripples in the silence of the dressing room.
His expression changed instantly—from confusion to shock, finally solidifying into anger. He reached out and grabbed my wrist with such force that it hurt.
"Lin Wei, stop messing around! The guests are all here. If you say you're not getting married now, where are we supposed to put our families' faces?"
This time, I did not compromise or show weakness as I had in my past life. I forcefully shook off his hand, my gaze as cold as ice. "Li Qiang, this is my life, not your face-saving project!"
At that moment, my parents rushed in.
"Wei Wei, have you lost your mind? This is your lifelong affair!" My father was so angry that his mustache bristled, his voice trembling.
My mother, with red-rimmed eyes, grasped my hand tightly.
Their concern felt like a needle, piercing my heart.
But more than that, it was a chilling sense of dread.
Ten years ago, they had done the same thing, forcing me into a wrong marriage for the sake of so-called dignity.
“Dad, Mom, I know you mean well,” I softened my tone but remained resolute. “But I really cannot go through with this marriage. If you love me, please respect my choice.”
Just then, a deep and unfamiliar male voice came from outside the door. “It seems today’s bride has quite a strong will.”
Everyone's gaze turned towards the entrance. A tall man walked in with a calm demeanor, dressed in a suit that exuded an undeniable presence.
Gu Yuan?
The name almost slipped out of my mouth but was swallowed back down forcefully.
Ten years later, he would be a formidable titan in the business world, but at this moment, he was merely a fledgling investor with an extraordinary sharpness of vision that set him apart from others.
His gaze swept across the room before finally landing on me. "Miss Lin, if you need any assistance, feel free to reach out."
A simple statement, yet it instantly diffused the previously tense atmosphere. Even Li Qiang fell silent, not daring to utter another word.
Gu Yuan's appearance was too sudden.
Like a stone thrown into still water, he disrupted the tranquility of the wedding scene.
He was also like a lifeline, pulling me out of the mire.
Li Qiang's face turned ashen, yet he dared not show any disrespect towards Gu Yuan.
My parents looked bewildered, at a loss for what to do.
"Miss Lin, let's go," Gu Yuan said, his voice deep and powerful, carrying an undeniable authority.
Comment 0 Comment Count