How to Pay? With a Life
Lin Zhi actually used jumping off a building as a threat!
Qin Mingzhu’s heart suddenly sank. Without even turning her head, she knew Gu Jingchen would leave.
She should have expected it. Even before the wedding started, Lin Zhi had already rushed to provoke her now that the ceremony had begun, how could she possibly not stir up trouble?
Qin Mingzhu shot a look toward An Ping in the audience. As if waking from a dream, An Ping turned and ran backstage, slamming the screen off with a snap!
The screen behind them went completely black just like the barely concealed emotions in the man’s eyes.
As if she hadn’t seen anything, Qin Mingzhu raised the microphone and smiled sweetly. “So sorry, everyone our screen seems to be broken It accidentally switched to a TV drama.”
Lin Zhi was a recently returned celebrity, and many guests had seen her films. Hearing this, they quickly realized what she meant.
“So that was just a drama.”
“Really? But I swear I heard her call the groom’s name…”
“You must’ve misheard how could that be?”
The guests gradually relaxed.
The screen flickered twice. When it came back on, it had already returned to the original slideshow of photos.
Hidden in the crowd, Qin Xuanjiao gritted her teeth and whispered angrily, “Mom! This Lin Zhi is useless. What about our plan?”
“Don’t rush.” Bai Ya let out a cold laugh, swirling the wine in her glass. “That little bitch is clever but what comes next won’t be up to her.”
They had already bribed the host.
The wedding wouldn’t follow the normal process at all!
The venomous stares from the two women in the audience were impossible to ignore.
Qin Mingzhu glanced at the host beside her, who was sweating nervously. She smiled sweetly but had no intention of returning the microphone.
“Dear guests, it’s my great honor to stand here and receive your blessings on my wedding day.”
She tightly clasped the man’s hand, fingers interlocked so firmly that even Gu Jingchen couldn’t easily pull away.
“I’m sure everyone’s been sitting for a long time and must be tired. How about this since I’m in charge today, let’s skip all the formalities on stage and wrap things up quickly so everyone can enjoy the banquet sooner”
Her tone was perfectly balanced playful without being over the top and those willing to give face began applauding.
An Ping seized the chance to jog up from the other side of the runway, taking the microphone and doing her best to act like a proper host.
“Husband, you promised you wouldn’t leave.”
Qin Mingzhu lowered her voice, gripping Gu Jingchen’s hand tightly.
In less than three minutes, she had already handled everything in an orderly manner.
Gu Jingchen lowered his head, damp strands of black hair clinging to his forehead. His voice was cold. “Qin Mingzhu, aren’t you afraid this could cost someone’s life?”
A life?
Even if someone died, it wouldn’t be Lin Zhi!
Such a clumsy trick only a man would believe it.
“Husband, it takes at least half an hour to drive from here to the hospital. Even if you go now, you won’t be able to save her.”
She smiled innocently and obediently, like a well-behaved kitten.
“Please have the bride and groom exchange rings.”
Gu Jingchen took the jewelry box and opened it, revealing a pink diamond ring the size of a pigeon egg.
The ring slid onto Qin Mingzhu’s slender ring finger, fitting perfectly as if it had always belonged there.
“Qin Mingzhu.”
His voice was low and emotionless, yet it made her break into a thin layer of sweat.
She finally softened, speaking quietly. “I’ll go to the hospital with you afterward, okay? You’ve been with her all this time can’t you stay with me just a little longer now?”
Gu Jingchen paused slightly.
He quickly returned to his usual cold demeanor, only lifting a hand to gently rub her head.
“Don’t act spoiled.”
Qin Mingzhu blinked rapidly, her heart beating a little faster.
She couldn’t quite read this man anymore.
Why did he touch her head?
“Finish it quickly,” Gu Jingchen urged in a low voice.
The pink bubbles in Qin Mingzhu’s mind burst instantly.
“Thank you to every guest who came today to witness this,” Qin Mingzhu said, fingers still interlocked with his. “I will grow old together with Mr. Gu”
The wedding concluded successfully except for the toasting ceremony.
The assistant had already parked the car at the entrance. Gu Jingchen strode quickly into the back seat, and Qin Mingzhu followed close behind.
“Put on your seatbelt.”
His voice was hoarse. Qin Mingzhu had been about to act spoiled and ask him to fasten it for her, but sensing the tension in his body, she wisely stayed quiet.
Even causing trouble had its limits.
The hospital was crowded as always there wasn’t even space to stand near the entrance.
Holding onto Gu Jingchen’s arm as she got out, Qin Mingzhu casually asked, “Husband, how is she?”
“She’s dead.”?
Qin Mingzhu’s fox-like eyes widened instantly. “How is that possible?”
“Young lady,” Gu Jingchen bent slightly, a complicated emotion flickering in his eyes, “she jumped from the thirteenth floor. Why would you think she could still be alive?”
“She really jumped?” Qin Mingzhu felt her breathing falter.
She hadn’t expected Lin Zhi to actually go through with it!
Regret immediately spread through her heart like creeping vines.
“I’m sorry. I thought she just wanted to ruin our wedding I didn’t think she’d really jump.” Qin Mingzhu lowered her head guiltily.
At a time like this, any apology felt weak.
Her whole body felt unbearably uncomfortable. “I’ll find a way to compensate.”
Gu Jingchen turned his head and chuckled softly. “How will you compensate? With your life?”
He smiled, but his eyes were endlessly cold.
It made her wonder if he was serious.
Would she really have to pay with her life? Qin Mingzhu’s heart skipped a beat.
“Think about the consequences before making decisions next time.”
Gu Jingchen had already turned and walked toward the entrance, his distant voice drifting back to her.
“She didn’t die this time. Next time might not be the same.”
Qin Mingzhu froze.
So he was just scaring her?
Her blood surged instantly!
That damn man actually lied to her!
He had scared her to death she really thought she had indirectly caused someone’s death!
Fuming, Qin Mingzhu hurried after him.
Gu Jingchen’s presence was so imposing that the crowded hallway parted to make way for him.
After passing through the noisy corridor and turning a corner, only a single VIP ward remained.
The door was tightly shut. Gu Jingchen glanced at his watch and knocked with his knuckles.
After three knocks, ignoring whoever might object, he pushed the door open from the outside.
“Jingchen… I thought you wouldn’t come.”
The woman’s voice was weak, filled with endless desolation.
“I’m getting married today. This is the grand ‘gift’ you prepared for me?” Gu Jingchen asked coldly.
With the light behind him, Qin Mingzhu couldn’t see his expression, so she casually played with her nails behind him.
“I can’t accept it how can you be so calm about it? Getting married just like that?”
Lin Zhi staggered forward barefoot, tears glistening in her eyes.
She moved quickly and just as she was about to reach Gu Jingchen, her foot suddenly “slipped”