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The night was as dark as ink, and the flow of traffic resembled a woven tapestry. I stood by the window, quietly gazing at the countless lights of Port City, while a storm of emotions surged within me.
Through the pinhole cameras meticulously placed throughout the villa, I silently recorded all of Chen Guiyuan's crimes. Each silent frame was irrefutable evidence of his intent to murder me. He could not escape this.
His plan was intricate, but there was one flaw: he misjudged me. I was not some fragile little rabbit to be easily deceived. What Chen Guiyuan failed to understand was that in his carefully orchestrated Hunting Game, the roles of prey and hunter could sometimes switch. A truly skilled hunter would never allow the prey to sense the existence of a trap.
Indeed, I could not swim, but my best friend—Li Zhu—was an expert swimmer. Li Zhu was Juliy.
My parents chose that vacation villa as a wedding gift for me because I had loved it since childhood. Almost every summer vacation, Li Zhu and I spent our time there. The lake was truly beautiful; it was Li Zhu's favorite. Every summer, I would watch enviously from the shore as she glided through the water like a graceful mermaid.
When my family’s bamboo went abroad for college, she spent five years meticulously planning her return. Then, with decisive action, she reclaimed her father's shares from her aunt in just two years, firmly taking control of the family business in Europe.
Although we spoke on the phone almost every week and often exchanged gifts, she had been so busy managing family affairs that she hadn’t returned home for several years—even missing my wedding. Chen Guiyuan had never met Li Zhu.
When I called her to share Chen Guiyuan's scheme, she didn’t hesitate for a second to book the next flight back. She said no one could harm her best Ke Ke.
"That bastard dared to hurt you... I’ll make this dog of a man understand what it means to lose love and money—losing both his wife and his life!"
Li Zhu was my ultimate trump card.
Li Zhu and I devised a comprehensive revenge plan. I would pretend to comply, protect myself, and secretly gather evidence. Meanwhile, Li Zhu would play the bait, luring Chen Guiyuan into revealing his true self while gathering more crucial evidence and controlling his movements' rhythm and timing. This way, we could arrange my "death" with greater ease.
Recalling that day by the lake sent a shiver down my spine. The moment Chen Guiyuan pushed me into the water, the bone-chilling terror remained vivid in my memory. Although I knew I was safe according to our agreement—Li Zhu was waiting for me underwater with diving gear—the fear of death felt all too real at that moment. The icy lake water engulfed me like a dark claw reaching out to drag me into an eternal abyss.
As I plunged into the water, Li Zhu swiftly caught me, immediately placing an Oxygen Mask over my face before guiding me to a secluded spot by the lake. There, her car was waiting.
I was still reeling from the shock, allowing her to pull me into the vehicle and wrap me tightly in a thick blanket. The warmth of the car gradually chased away the chill that had settled deep in my bones, and at some point, tears had already soaked my cheeks.
Li Zhu's eyes were red with concern as she remained silent, letting me process everything in my own time. She drove me to my parents' house, where they had been waiting for me anxiously.
When I opened the door, they let out a long sigh of relief and rushed over to embrace me tightly, crying for a long time in bittersweet joy.
Chen Guiyuan's Murder-for-Insurance Scheme was backed by solid evidence and complete confessions, leading to smooth progress in the case. The Port City Intermediate Court announced the verdict for Chen Guiyuan—he was found guilty of Intentional Homicide and sentenced to Death Penalty.
However, as we expected, this shameless scoundrel was unwilling to accept his fate. He immediately filed an appeal, hoping to buy himself a few more days of life. The case was subsequently transferred to the High Court for further review. Finally, months later, the High Court's final ruling arrived as scheduled—upholding the original sentence of Death Penalty.
As Chen Guiyuan was escorted out of the courtroom, his gaze swept across the audience. At that moment, Li Zhu and I were sitting there, having carefully disguised ourselves; even my mother had taken a few seconds to recognize us when she saw us that morning.
Yet, as if by some unspoken understanding, Chen Guiyuan's eyes suddenly locked onto us; he recognized us both. A flicker of confusion crossed his face before it transformed into shock, his eyes wide open and mouth slightly agape as if he had witnessed the most unbelievable sight in the world.
It seemed that someone as clever as him had pieced everything together in an instant. That moment of realization sent him into a frenzied struggle like a dying beast; he shouted in desperation, "You are wronged!" However, it was too late—no one would care or believe his words anymore.
Li Zhu and I remained quietly seated as two Bailiffs dragged him further away. His desperate cries echoed down the long corridor before fading into silence. The wheels of fate always turn slowly yet resolutely, crushing all futile struggles beneath their weight.
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