Crashing the Wedding, but She's a Fool for Love

Knowing how this relationship would turn out, Ning Shile lost all interest in watching the wedding.

The sweet nothings were all lies.

The vows of eternal love were a sham, too.

Bored out of his mind, Ning Shile slumped over the table, gently swirling the wineglass beside him and staring unblinkingly at the red wine swaying inside.

Zheng Ye's gaze slid from the wineglass to Ning Shile's face.

From this angle, he had a perfect view of Ning Shile's small nose and half-lowered lashes.

Farther down were Ning Shile's tightly pressed lips. His cheek puffed out on the left, then on the right, switching back and forth. He looked especially cute.

Zheng Ye couldn't help curling his lips, only to get kicked a moment later.

Zheng Ye looked up at Chu Ran across the table.

Chu Ran tipped his chin at him.

Is he yours? What are you staring at?

Zheng Ye's gaze returned to Ning Shile's face.

I'll stare if I want.

Chu Ran bristled and was about to kick Zheng Ye again.

"Hello." A man's voice suddenly sounded behind them. Chu Ran paused, and all three looked up together to find Bai Qiongyu standing behind them.

The childhood friend?

Ning Shile straightened up from the table.

Bai Qiongyu passed the other two and walked straight toward Ning Shile.

The chandelier overhead shone on his hair, bringing out its golden strands. He smiled and asked, "I didn't hurt you when I bumped into you in the elevator earlier, did I?"

Ning Shile waved a hand. "No."

"Good." Bai Qiongyu asked, "Why do you look so unenthusiastic?"

I'd have to be out of my mind to be enthusiastic.

Ning Shile clenched his fists.

A gorgeous woman marrying a scumbag. I hate this!

But he still had to keep up appearances. After all, Ning Shile was the only one who knew about this, and he had no ties to the Bai Family. If he spoke up, they would only think he was making trouble and throw him out. Ning Shile shook his head and forced a smile. "No, no, I'm very happy. My face is just naturally a little expressionless."

Bai Qiongyu almost failed to keep a straight face. This guy was pretty interesting.

"Well..." Bai Qiongyu raised his wineglass and tilted his head slightly. "Enjoy yourself."

Ning Shile picked up his glass and clinked it against his.

Clink—

The glasses met with a crisp chime.

"Wonderful!" someone suddenly shouted from the crowd. Ning Shile looked up to see Buzz-Cut Man standing and clapping hard. "Hahaha! What a happy couple, huh? Right?"

Several of Buzz-Cut Man's lackeys stood as well, picking up the liquor on the table. "Yeah, so happy. But the atmosphere's a little lacking."

"Is it?"

"What should we do about that?"

"Easy!" One lackey raised a bottle high, then smashed it against the table with a bang!

"Ah!" The guests around the table screamed and hurried out of the way.

Red wine splashed all over the floor, a vicious-looking sight.

"There. That's more like it, isn't it?" The lackey chuckled twice, then pointed a shard of glass at Han Jin and narrowed his eyes. "You're married now. When the fuck are you paying us back?"

?!

Ning Shile shot to his feet.

What episode is this?!

Who cares? Just cause a scene!! Then Yu won't have to marry that scumbag!!

Bai Qiongyu looked at Ning Shile. His expression was animated, his eyes sparkling, and he seemed genuinely delighted.

He couldn't help smiling. It had been a long time since he'd met someone so sincere and kind.

Once this was over, Bai Qiongyu thought, he absolutely had to make friends with him.

"Money?" Bai Qiongyu asked in confusion. "What money? Aren't you friends?"

Han Jin began to panic. He hurriedly signaled to Buzz-Cut Man and his three companions with his eyes. "I'll give you the money later. Sit down!"

"When's later?" Buzz-Cut Man demanded, kicking over the chair beside him. "Didn't you say after you got married? You've exchanged rings and kissed. Isn't it time to pay up?"

The more Bai Qiongyu heard, the more something seemed wrong. Judging by these men's clothes and behavior, they weren't ordinary people. Her suspicions deepened. "What money are you talking about?"

Buzz-Cut Man glanced at Han Jin at her question and laughed, pointing at Bai Qiongyu. "Don't tell me you haven't told your wife yet?"

Han Jin's face alternated between dark and pale, and another emotion began to creep into his eyes.

He'd already come this far! He was so close to succeeding. As long as he could marry Bai Qiongyu... all he had to do was marry Bai Qiongyu!

At some point, his fear turned to anger. Han Jin clenched his fists and strode off the stage, glaring at Buzz-Cut Man in an almost threatening manner. "If you want your money, shut up!"

"Well, holy fuck." Buzz-Cut Man looked at him and couldn't help laughing.

Then his expression changed in an instant. He punched Han Jin, stepped forward, and raised his chin, snarling, "Who the fuck owes who money here?! You've got the fucking nerve to threaten me?"

Clutching his face, Han Jin staggered half a step and fell to the floor. When he looked up again, malice had entered his eyes.

Startled by the scene, Bai Qiongyu hurried down to help Han Jin up. She glared at Buzz-Cut Man in warning. "You're debt collectors? Let me tell you, all these people are watching!"

"Try anything else and I'll call the police!" Bai Qiongyu grabbed a phone from a nearby table and held it high, watching them warily.

"Sure, call them," Buzz-Cut Man said with a laugh. "Perfect. Your man owes me thirty million. Let's have the police weigh in!"

Bai Qiongyu was stunned. She glanced at Han Jin, then back at Buzz-Cut Man. "W-what?"

"Your man gambled online, ran out of money, and came to us." Buzz-Cut Man pointed at the four of them. "He borrowed thirty million."

"He said that once he tricked you into marrying him, you could pay it back for him," Buzz-Cut Man explained to Bai Qiongyu with unusual patience. "That's why we came to your wedding. Get it?"

The emotion in Bai Qiongyu's eyes shook violently, and she froze.

Han Jin began to lose control. He glared at Buzz-Cut Man, then reached for Bai Qiongyu, who instinctively recoiled.

Han Jin panicked at once and grabbed Bai Qiongyu harder. "Xiaoyu, it's not what they're saying. It's not!"

"I do owe thirty million, but—but I'm a victim, too!"

Right, right, right. You're a victim.

Ning Shile folded his arms.

You gambled online, ran up debts, and conned someone into marriage, but sure, you're the victim.

Bai Qiongyu's eyelids flickered as she looked at Han Jin.

Han Jin spoke urgently. "I only borrowed five million. I really only borrowed five million! They kept compounding the interest until it became thirty million!"

"I had no choice, Yu." Han Jin held on to Bai Qiongyu, his eyes red. "They threatened me. They said if I didn't pay, they'd take my kidneys! Cut off my hands and feet! I really, really had no choice!"

Tears shimmered in Bai Qiongyu's eyes, and her voice trembled. "So you lied to me?"

"I didn't!" Han Jin raised his voice, holding up three fingers as if taking an oath. "I admit I wanted you to help pay my debts, but I really love you!"

Bai Qiongyu's tears spilled uncontrollably, and she pulled free of Han Jin's hand.

"Yu, Yu, Yu!" Han Jin caught hold of Bai Qiongyu and dropped straight to his knees with a thud.

He began sobbing too, clinging to Bai Qiongyu. "You have to believe me. I really didn't mean to lie to you. I love you too much. I was afraid of losing you."

When Bai Qiongyu didn't respond, Han Jin even slapped himself twice. "I'm a bastard! I'm such a bastard!"

"Xiaoyu, I really had nowhere left to turn. Even—even if you can't forgive me, think of the baby you're carrying!"

Bai Qiongyu paused at that.

Seeing an opening, Han Jin hurried to use the baby to guilt-trip Bai Qiongyu. He cried in anguish, his voice full of remorse. "Xiaoyu, I really can't live without you. I don't want our child to be born without a father."

Seriously, this bastard is absolute trash!

Ning Shile was so furious he pinched the spot above his upper lip. If you hadn't switched Bai Qiongyu's pills, how would she have gotten pregnant?! And now you're using the baby to guilt-trip Yu!

Bai Qiongyu rested a hand on her stomach. Seemingly swayed by his words, she lowered her eyes to Han Jin.

Han Jin's eyes lit up, and he immediately declared, "Yu, I've already quit gambling. I was tricked back then, too!"

Holding on to Bai Qiongyu, he swore, "If a single word I've said is a lie, may lightning strike me dead!"

Bai Qiongyu bit her lip and asked, "You've really quit gambling?"

???

Girl, please don't! Are you more likely to believe he's quit gambling, or that I'm Qin Shi Huang?

Han Jin hurriedly said, "I really have. I haven't gambled in ages!"

Bai Qiongyu's brows knitted tightly.

Han Jin continued, "I really, truly have quit. If you catch me even once, you can dump me!"

"Xiaoyu, I really love you." Han Jin softened his voice and looked intently at Bai Qiongyu. "I've never lied to you. You know better than anyone how I've treated you."

"Give me another chance. Give us another chance, okay?"

Bai Qiongyu stared at Han Jin for a long while. Finally, she sighed, pulled him up from the floor, and told Buzz-Cut Man, "I'll have someone pay you back, but you mustn't come after Han Jin again."

Wait???? What????

Now I'm seriously angry!!

Ning Shile looked at the table in front of him. I'm about to stand on this table and be angry!!!