"Honey, I hit the sweet spot!"
Ning Yi's eyes sparkled with pride as she declared—
"See? One-shot kill. Isn't your precious bull awesome?"
Her heroic demeanor was a dazzling spectacle in this brainless romance novel stage!
Gu Cheng, of course, hadn't risen from his wheelchair.
In fact, judging by his expression, outsiders couldn't even tell he'd changed.
Gu Cheng stared expressionlessly at Ning Yi on the screen, warning himself internally: Enough already.
Meanwhile, the zombie guy, pinned down by Ning Yi, flailed his arms wildly: Sis... that... that's... enough already.
"Alright, alright," Ning Yi plucked the last rope from his grasp, tucked it into her pocket, and released him with a benevolent smile. "Keep up the good work next time, okay?"
The zombie guy, mortified, covered his face and scurried offstage. "Yeah, yeah, got it, sis!"
[Hahahaha I'm literally dying laughing]
[Sis Ning is such a treasure! Ah!]
Ding Ziyue watched the scene unfold, utterly dumbfounded.
This wasn't right. In her dream, she was supposed to be the center of everyone's attention! As the woman Jiang Linyi guarded with his life, she was supposed to enter the public eye, be adored by all, and have their relationship closely followed.
How had Ning Yi stolen the spotlight again?!
Jiang Linyi had been immersed in the emotional turmoil between himself and Ding Ziyue. Yet, gazing at Ning Yi's fearless profile, a sudden doubt crept into his mind.
So why did he act as if it were a life-or-death parting just now?
It seemed like there was no real reason—as if he'd been pushed into that behavior, as if not doting on Ding Ziyue felt somehow wrong.
What exactly felt wrong?
Finally, the game concluded amidst the varied expressions of the participants.
The organizers, having secured excellent engagement metrics, emerged jubilantly to congratulate all survivors.
"Congratulations on surviving the apocalypse! You are all brave survivors!"
Ning Yi crossed his arms, inwardly scoffing.
That's it? Everyone's supposed to just... die off when the apocalypse hits?
Ding Ziyue clutched all her ropes, eagerly awaiting the results.
She had ropes from Jiang Linyi, Gu Zeyu, and several other elite circles. First place was still within reach.
Wonder what the internet was buzzing about now? Young Master Gu must have watched the livestream too?
Her fame must have skyrocketed by now~
This time, the apocalypse-themed survival event streamed on the CMore platform attracted a total of tens of millions of online viewers! The organizers ultimately elevated the event's theme to "Protect the Environment, Cherish Human Civilization!" Then, they seamlessly integrated an advertisement for the nearby Bishui Yunshu residential complex, fully showcasing the beautiful surroundings of Bishui Yunshu.
The case was executed flawlessly. How could Young Master Gu not be completely satisfied with them?
When Young Master Gu arrived at the awards ceremony in his wheelchair, his expression was icy cold.
"The event was truly impressive."
The moment this man appeared, the live-streaming platform—which had already lost over half its audience—saw a massive influx of viewers returning.
[Ahhh! Young Master Gu is here!]
[He'll be presenting awards later! So excited!]
[Will he personally award his wife? This is so satisfying!]
The ceremony took place in the banquet hall of Bishui Yunshu. Seated in his wheelchair at the frontmost position, Gu Cheng watched the flashing spotlights with an indifferent expression.
He didn't need to speak or even make eye contact—he was the absolute king, the visual focal point for everyone present.
Meanwhile, in his mind, Gu Cheng was telling Ning Yi: "Come here."
Ning Yi was nibbling on a small cake from the table when she heard him. "What is it, honey?"
Gu Cheng's expression remained cool. "Something."
Ning Yi: ? What's with the attitude?
Ning Yi figured Gu Cheng wouldn't do anything in front of everyone, so she sauntered over.
Yet at that moment, Ding Ziyue and the other wealthy heiresses were all secretly watching her.
Didn't Young Master Gu call Ning Yi? Why is she going over on her own? Does she really think just having the title of wife gives her a stake in Young Master Gu? Or does she think she's guaranteed first place?
Gu Cheng watched her approach with a faint expression, then beckoned her over.
Assistant Zhou stepped forward from behind him, respectfully presenting something to Ning Yi.
"Madam, this is for you from the Young Master."
Ning Yi startled—what was it? It looked thin. Could it be a bank card? Or a check?
Ning Yi felt a flutter of delight: Money this fast? Not like her stingy husband at all!
She accepted it with a mix of sweetness and bashfulness, flipping it over to look.
—Disinfectant wipes.
Ning Yi: "?"
Gu Cheng's lips curved into a cold, thin smile. "Wipe it off, Yi. You just touched something dirty."
Otherwise, he couldn't bear to test the handshake exchange with her.
Ning Yi: Dammit.
You think I wouldn't strangle you with this disinfectant wipe right now?
Where's my money?
My whole pile of money!
The organizers soon emerged with beaming smiles.
The awards ceremony officially commenced. With Young Master Gu present, no one dared waste his time—after all, every second of his presence drove economic output!
But with an Academy Award-winning actor like Jiang Linyi in attendance, they couldn't pass up capitalizing on his immense popularity. Before announcing the results, the organizers invited Jiang Linyi to deliver a brief speech.
Only then did the audience shift their gaze toward the Best Actor.
Strangely enough, when Gu Cheng made his entrance earlier, no one had paid attention to Jiang Linyi—a handsome guy, no less. Logically, the Best Actor should have been the more eye-catching presence, right?
Jiang Linyi smoothed out his combat-style jacket and then walked onto the stage with graceful poise.
He was undeniably striking—standing at 185 cm tall with refined, handsome features. His almond-shaped eyes seemed to radiate warmth when he looked at people, causing Ding Ziyue below to meet his gaze with shy, timid eyes.
"This event has truly surprised me. I can feel the organizers' dedication. The gameplay experience was fantastic, and the zombie NPCs were incredibly realistic," Jiang Lin Yi's gaze swept over the audience. "Especially the camaraderie forged with fellow players—our bonds truly moved me."
Ding Ziyue basked in the envious stares—yes, Brother Lin Yi must be referring to her!
But... would Young Master Gu mind?
If the two of them really started competing over her, how could she possibly choose?
Ding Ziyue glanced expectantly toward Gu Cheng.
Gu Cheng stared expressionlessly at Ning Yi. Watching her devour three plates of cake.
What an appetite.
"A huge thank you to our esteemed actor Jiang for joining us today~"
"And now, let's reveal the winner of this Apocalypse Survival Challenge!"
"All surviving players, please come up on stage!"
Ding Ziyue stepped onto the stage with a confident smile, facing all the cameras and showcasing her poise.
Ning Yi followed behind her, hands behind his back.
Host: "Who managed to grab the most rope? We can't wait to find out!"
Live comments:
[LOL, like there's any suspense?]
[Even the host is laughing at her own joke]
But Ding Ziyue remained unaware.
Though Ning Yi appeared bold, in the dream's storyline she was the undisputed champion. Her breathtaking romance with Jiang Linyi had already gone viral online. Now, CM had even created a custom hashtag for her—her fame was bound to soar even higher!
"Now, let's all take out the ropes we've collected and count them one by one. Are you ready?"
Ding Ziyue held a handful and nodded. "Ready~"
Jiang Linyi watched her sweet smile from the audience, feeling a flutter in his heart once more.
These past two days, every little moment they'd shared floated back to him.
Ding Ziyue tossed each rope onto the ground one by one. Every single one represented the love of the Guardian Knights!
The other survivors quickly ran out, with only three or four ropes left.
But after tossing ten, Ding Ziyue still had some left in her hand!
She glanced at Ning Yi beside her. Did she still have some too?
Ning Yi hadn't looked at her at all.
With each rope tossed, she fixed her gaze on Gu Cheng.
Three.
Five.
Ten.
See?
Every rope seemed to scream:
"I've got more!"
"Give me money!"
Finally, the entire arena watched in silence as she pulled out fifty ropes!
—Sis, there were only a hundred zombies total! That means one in every two suffered your torment!
The organizers knew she was a surefire champion, but they hadn't expected her to be this ruthless!
The audience went wild—Sis Ning was nothing short of a goddess!
In the end, even Gu Cheng smiled.
That barely perceptible curve at the corner of his lips was instantly captured by the crowd.
[Did you see that?! Young Master Gu smiled!]
[How many years has it been since he last smiled?]
[He smiled looking at his wife! Holy crap, I'm so sweetly overwhelmed!]
Ding Ziyue couldn't muster a smile.
Was Ning Yi that desperate to impress Young Master Gu?! It wasn't enough that she drugged him—she had to make everyone watch him present her the award!
Such a vicious woman—she'd expose her true colors sooner or later!
Ning Yi crossed her arms, propped her feet up, and waited for the prize money.
In the end, Young Master Gu presented the award himself.
Due to his physical condition, he remained seated without moving, while the winner approached to receive it.
When Ning Yi finally took the red-and-gold plaque reading [Fifty Million Yuan] and a genuine bank card from his hands, a genuine, bashful smile blossomed on her face.
"Husband~ I love you so much~ Mwah mwah mwah."
The host stoked the atmosphere: "Let's congratulate Miss Ning Yi!"
Scattered applause rippled through the other players, though Jiang Linyi clapped with genuine earnestness.
...That girl truly was extraordinary.
Ning Yi waved modestly to the crowd before tucking the bank card into her pocket.
What a fruitful trip, hehehe.
But her joy lasted only seconds before Gu Cheng's cool voice cut through the air: "Yi, shouldn't you split this money with me?"
Ning Yi: ?
Gu Cheng's tone remained flat as he reminded her: "I slept in the tent with you all night and chased away the snakes."
Ning Yi: Keeping such precise accounts—you really are a cheapskate!
Is this how a billionaire should talk?!
Fighting with his wife over money! What a jerk!!
Ning Yi forced a smile: "Mm-hmm, honey, I remember all the nice things you've done for me! Of course I'm happy to share my haul with you!"
Gu Cheng raised an eyebrow slightly. Really?
Ning Yi reached into her bag and pulled out a bottle of AD Calcium Milk.
Then a chocolate pie, a packet of instant noodles, and a bottle of Tiger Balm.
——All precious supplies! Others don't even have these!
Ning Yi shyly cradled them in her palms: "Husband, they're all yours."
The assistants and bodyguards behind them, just like countless netizens now, all wore expressions that screamed "This is so cute!"
Gu Cheng: "? Thanks."
Ning Yi: "You're most welcome^3^"
After the event concluded, Ning Yi finally retrieved her phone.
She reviewed the data from this event and her career progress—
The #MostBelovedOne topic far exceeded expectations! The platform partnered with Gu Corporation for promotion, and with the Academy Award winner joining in, the buzz was off the charts!
The event was packed with iconic moments that netizens couldn't stop discussing: the Oscar-winning actor hugging his daughter, the scallion snake-chasing scene, the tree-top zombie-taming lesson, and the video of her simultaneously fending off four zombies from all directions.
Tallying it up, Ning Yi alone accounted for 80% of the highlights!
Countless viewers and netizens were clamoring for Ning Yi to create an account and start interacting with fans!
Ning Yi responded: "I already have one, O.O"
Over two days, CMore's registered users surged by one million. After watching the livestream, viewers stayed on as active users, digesting the content and becoming part of the platform's community.
Soon, rumors spread throughout the internet industry: CMore's mysterious founder Ning Yi was about to make it big!
After this event, although Ding Ziyue's spotlight was somewhat overshadowed, she did indeed start gaining traction online.
After all, she was now tied to Jiang Linyi. Some of his fans couldn't accept the "sister-in-law," while others felt that since their idol was of marriageable age, they should celebrate his finding true love.
In any case, Ding Ziyue was determined to stay linked to Jiang Linyi.
Ning Yi could see from backstage that the Ding family had purchased extensive marketing for Ding Ziyue on CM.
They released coordinated press releases promoting her status as the Ding Group's prized jewel, delving deep into her beauty, her soul, and her character.
Another marketing highlight—Ding Ziyue was once the fiancée of Young Master Gu! This single fact alone was enough to skyrocket Ding Ziyue's status.
No kidding—being linked to Gu Dashi instantly elevated Ding Ziyue's popularity by several tiers.
Meanwhile, questions like why Ning Yi ended up marrying Gu Dashi, whether Gu Dashi truly cared for her, or if it was just a plastic marriage of convenience—all gained massive attention from netizens as Ding Ziyue's marketing campaign took off.
The name "Ning Yi" grew increasingly famous.
Meanwhile, the platform's founder, 01, reaped the traffic rewards, basking in the glory.
Zhao Weining, the third young master of the Zhao family, wept as he watched the endless stream of commercial partnership offers pour in—following the big shot truly meant soaring to new heights!
He was no longer the uneducated third son of the Zhao family! He now had a respectable career to his name!
His second sister, Zhao Mo Chu, was also beside herself with excitement. Thanks to this event, her account had reached peak popularity!
She'd posted tons of sweet content pairing Gu Dashi and Ning Yi, gaining 200,000 followers overnight and completely outshining the buzz around Ding Ziyue and Jiang Linyi next door.
Zhao Mo Chu originally started the account for business, but after seeing so many photos and videos of Ning Yi and Gu Dashi, she found herself hooked too—if nothing else, when had Gu Dashi, that eternal iceberg, ever looked at anyone like that?!
She called Ning Yi to gush about it, but Ning Yi scratched her head in confusion.
"Um, they're just two nobodies. What's there to ship?"
Zhao Mo Chu countered with genuine sincerity: "The thing is, you two don't exactly have the faces of nobodies, do you?"
Gu Dashi ranked among Asia's Top 100 Sexiest Men, while Ning Yi possessed stunningly exquisite features. Not to mention they were a real-life married couple.
How could anyone not ship them?!
"The couple next door, Ding Ziyue and Jiang Linyi, are called the January Couple. You two should pick a name too," Zhao Mo Chu said excitedly. "You and Gu Dashi could be the Sincerity Couple. How about it? Doesn't it sound promising just hearing it?"
Ning Yi fidgeted with her fingers, unimpressed.
She couldn't believe anyone would ship her and Gu Cheng. What else could they possibly be doing with their time?
Not just her—Gu Cheng himself would surely find it ridiculous!
Ning Yi turned just in time to see the big shot gliding past in his wheelchair, expressionless.
They were preparing to leave Bishui Yunshu today; Gu Cheng had one final meeting to attend.
For some reason, the moment she saw him radiating that oppressive, icy imperial aura, Ning Yi had only one thought—I absolutely must be a pain in the ass!
"Honey—" Ning Yi's voice rose and fell dramatically.
Gu Cheng stopped. "What is it?"
Ning Yi's sugary sweetness grated on him. "Everyone online says we're so sweet together—they're totally shipping us!"
Gu Cheng scoffed coldly. "Got nothing better to do?"
Ning Yi knew this would be his reaction. She continued, feigning coyness: What's wrong, honey? You love me, I love you—aren't we sweet? People are even giving us a couple name!"
Gu Cheng: "Hmph."
A couple name? What would it be?
Gu Cheng casually considered the characters in his and Ning Yi's names. His name contained (cheng), hers contained (yi). They paired quite well.
Sincerity? Something like that.
Ning Yi's eyes sparkled. "See, my surname is Ning, yours is Gu. We could take a homophone—"
Gu Cheng: "Mm."
Ning Yi: "Let's call it Ni Gu! How about it!"
Gu Cheng: "?"
Ning Yi: "Ni Gu CP, so sweet it'll kill you!"
Gu Cheng rolled his wheelchair away expressionless.
Staying another second felt like a waste of life....
The next day, Ning Yi and Gu Cheng prepared to return to the Gu residence together.
The promotional event concluded successfully. Assistant Zhou consolidated updates from the organizers and Gu Corporation's sales department to report to Gu Cheng.
In just a few days, over a hundred wealthy buyers had visited Bishui Yunshu to view properties. Especially the unit transferred to Ning Yi—seven families inquired about pricing in a single day. Property values were bound to keep rising!
Ning Yi listened, closed her eyes, and shook her head: Who was getting rich off this?!
She was so rich!
By the time they left, five villas had sold in the entire Bishui Yunshu complex, with the final transaction amount exceeding one hundred million.
The Gu Corporation remained the ultimate winner.
Gu Cheng listened impassively. Hundreds of millions meant little to him.
His black shirt was unbuttoned at the collar, his posture relaxed, yet beneath his dark hair, his brow carried an innate, icy aura of authority. He merely responded with a faint "Hmm."
Ning Yi watched from the side: So captivating.
Gu Cheng sensed her unwavering gaze. His thin lips curved into a faint, mocking smile, radiating mature masculine charm.
Ning Yi thought, captivated: When will I be able to be as rich and cool as him?
Reflecting on her platform's recent growth, Ning Yi felt hopeful indeed!
Leaving the grand mansion at Bishui Yunshu, Ning Yi waved goodbye reluctantly.
"Mom will visit again soon. Take good care of yourself!"
After bidding farewell, she glanced at the other properties: "My brothers and sisters, I'll be back for you!"
Angels will clean for you!
The angel in the wheelchair beside him: "..."
Meanwhile, at the Gu residence, Old Master Gu heard that Ning Yi had only taken one villa before returning. His admiration for the young man grew even more!
—Not greedy! What excellent character!
Gu Cheng: Hmph.
What was the reason?
He wouldn't say.
On the way back to the Gu residence.
The driver and assistant still occupied the front seats, while Gu Cheng and Ning Yi sat in the back.
Gu Cheng's hands rested folded on his knees, his fingers tapping absentmindedly.
Those who knew him well recognized this as the young master Gu's way of deep thought.
He returned from Bishui Yunshu as if he'd merely taken a vacation, dashing the hopes of those within the Gu Group who'd anticipated trouble.
Gu Cheng was slowly reclaiming and consolidating his authority.
He harbored lingering suspicions about the car accident years ago that had left him bedridden in a vegetative state for three years.
For the Gu Cheng of today, he despised any element of risk. Everything and everyone posing too low a safety margin had to be kept firmly within his grasp.
And the most pressing issue at present was Ning Yi.
Her ability to freely swap bodies between two people left Gu Cheng without any counterbalancing authority, placing him at an extreme disadvantage. Currently, his best hope for gaining control over the swapping mechanism lay in initiating physical contact to assert dominance.
But how to achieve this unobtrusively presented a complex challenge.
Gu Cheng certainly wouldn't initiate a handshake.
Gu Cheng glanced sideways at Ning Yi, who sat arrogantly cross-legged playing a game.
With no emotional attachment between them, Ning Yi was already acting as if she owned the place. If he indulged her now, how much peace would he have left later?
Indulgence had no place in Gu Cheng's vocabulary.
Therefore, this balance required precise control. He needed to devise a method for natural physical contact.
Assistant Zhou turned around, intending to brief the young master on the upcoming itinerary. But upon seeing his expression, he immediately fell silent.
Young Master Gu's brows were slightly furrowed, his eyes deep and intense, his expression solemn and focused. Clearly, he was contemplating the future direction of the Gu Corporation!
Assistant Zhou's eyes instantly filled with admiration as he sat up straight and turned back.
About an hour later.
The car pulled into the Gu family estate.
The butler and servants, knowing Young Master Gu and his wife were returning today, had already gathered at the gate to greet them.
Ning Yi was the first to bounce out of the car, her heart filled with joy—
The home cooks were simply the best!
She missed her special meals!
But just as she skipped two steps, beaming with excitement, a detached voice sounded from behind.
"Yi, aren't you going to help me?"
Ning Yi halted. Zhou, the assistant, immediately withdrew his outstretched hand and stood quietly to the side.
He knew better than to overstep.
Gu Cheng's expression remained calm.
Attempt 1.0
Ning Yi thought: Hey, you sneaky bastard! So I scammed you out of half a million and a house—now you're publicly accusing me of being inconsiderate?
Ning Yi immediately dashed back.
Gu Cheng saw her approach, paused his finger slightly, then raised his hand with an unruffled expression.
This offered a natural chance to clasp hands.
Yet Ning Yi's hand missed his own—those long, slender fingers with sharply defined knuckles.
Instead, she reached straight for Gu Cheng's armpit, draping her arm over his shoulder. "I'll carry you! Come on, honey!"
Gu Cheng: "..."
The butler, servants, assistants, and bodyguards collectively fell silent for several seconds. For a moment, everyone felt that what the wife had said should have been: "Come on, buddy!"
Pure technique, devoid of emotion.
Gu Cheng was silently hoisted up by her.
Gu Cheng slowly said, "Alright, put me down."
Ning Yi looked utterly disappointed: "Honey, why won't you let me help you again? Q3Q"
Fickle, dead husband.
The others dared not criticize Young Master Gu, but they all shared a look of sympathy for the mistress.
Gu Cheng: ...
Forget it.
I'll figure something else out.
The next morning, breakfast was exceptionally lavish.
To welcome the young mistress, the Gu household kitchen had gone all out, preparing every one of Ning Yi's favorite dim sum breakfast items!
Tender tiger-skin chicken feet, black bean sauce spare ribs, translucent shrimp dumplings, hand-made beef balls with cilantro and water chestnuts, pork stomach rolls, radish cakes...
Ning Yi: Waaah, apocalypse 886, I love this world so much.
Only Gu Cheng and Ning Yi were seated at the table.
Old Master Gu, being elderly, didn't eat much in the mornings. Song Lan was busy preparing for next week's jewelry convention, while Gu Le hadn't come home to protect the green thing on his head.
Gu Cheng sipped black tea expressionlessly, his gaze drifting over Ning Yi's hands.
"Young Master," Assistant Zhou stood by the table, briefing him on the day's schedule.
Finally, when mentioning the jewelry conference Song Lan had prepared, Assistant Zhou stole a glance at Ning Yi, whose cheeks were stuffed with three shrimp dumplings, and said to Gu Cheng:
"Young Master, Miss Wen has returned from abroad."
Wen Zhili, the eldest daughter of the Wen family, was a renowned international designer—a beauty with talent. Most crucially, the Wens and Gus were long-standing family friends. Wen Zhili had even been Young Master Gu's classmate during their school days; calling them childhood sweethearts wouldn't be an exaggeration.
Gu Cheng replied indifferently, "Mhm."
Later, he'd feign needing assistance to rise, making the handshake seem more natural.
Assistant Zhou stole another glance at Ning Yi—they all thought the young mistress was exceptional, especially after this event. The brothers found her utterly impressive.
But that Miss Wen? She was coming in strong, eyes fixed on her target!
And with the interests of two powerful families at stake, the waters ran far too deep. They couldn't help but worry about the young mistress.
Gu Cheng remained indifferent, while Ning Yi chewed her rice and pondered.
Miss Wen—Wen Zhili?
Rumored to be Gu Cheng's childhood sweetheart? And a woman who held significant weight in the original story's plot? After returning to China, she'd become the female lead Ding Ziyue's fiercest rival—because they needed to prove who reigned supreme as the most prominent socialite in A City's elite circles!
Ning Yi relished the drama. Bring it on.
As for returning for her husband?
Ah, whatever.
Assistant Zhou tentatively suggested, "After her return, Miss Wen will attend Mrs. Song Lan's jewelry gala next week. Would you and your wife..."
Surely Young Master Gu must bring his wife?
Gu Cheng lowered his gaze to Ning Yi. "Want to go?"
Ning Yi instantly adopted an innocent, bewildered expression. "Honey, are you going to buy me jewelry?"
"What value could Yi possibly offer me?" Gu Cheng's voice was cool and thin, his indifference unmasked.
Then he glanced at Ning Yi's hands.
Ning Yi pouted, "Husband, I can protect you~ I'll never let anyone hurt you!"
Gu Cheng asked impassively, "Oh?"
Protection.
That was one way to look at it.
After dinner, Gu Cheng pondered briefly before summoning Song Yan and whispering instructions.
Song Yan's expression flickered with surprise.
But their habit was to obey every command from Young Master Gu without question—right or wrong, Young Master Gu equaled correct.
"Yes, Young Master!"
Ning Yi was dragged along to the company immediately after finishing her meal.
"Ayi, weren't you supposed to protect me?" Gu Cheng's expression was cold. "I need it badly."
Ning Yi: Hmph, whatever.
Upon entering the company, Gu Cheng's presence sent shockwaves through the entire group. Everyone trembled nervously as they submitted to Young Master Gu's inspection.
Then the CEO simply worked nonstop for the entire morning.
With nothing else to do, Ning Yi found a computer to catch up on coding. Out of the corner of his eye, he spotted Old Bitter Melon lurking in the shadows—clearly, the man genuinely hoped something would happen to Gu Cheng.
This corporation was indeed full of treacherous souls!
Sigh, this family still relies on me!
When Gu Cheng emerged from the meeting room, he exchanged a glance with Song Yan.
Song Yan gave a slight nod, signaling everything was arranged.
Gu Cheng remained impassive.
Attempt 2.0
Gu Cheng pushed the wheelchair ahead, Ning Yi obediently following behind.
The 28th floor housed Gu Cheng's CEO office. Stepping out of the elevator, they turned into a corridor.
Ning Yi had been strolling leisurely several meters behind Gu Cheng, but after just a few steps, the lights suddenly snapped off with a loud crack!
The corridor plunged instantly into darkness.
Unaware of the situation, Wang Wu and the others immediately grew alert—
"Young Master Gu!"
"Form a perimeter!"
"Fourth and Sixth, check the circuitry!"
In the darkness, Gu Cheng remained composed, extending his hand behind him.
His grasp on her held no emotional weight—merely a gentlemanly gesture of protection.
It felt natural.
Yet in the shadows, Ning Yi's eyes blazed with intensity!
—An assassin!
To love him is to protect him! Trade love for diamonds and jewels!
So when she saw a pair of deathly pale hands reach around the corner, Ning Yi had only one thought—
It's my time to shine!
Ning Yi sprang to her feet, delivering a flying kick. "Let's see who dares hurt my husband!"
Gu Cheng's hand finally grasped hers.
In the darkness, his and her five fingers touched.
The moment their hands clasped tightly, a crackling sound echoed—
The circuit restored, and the lights came back on.
Gu Cheng stood bathed in brightness, surrounded by the stunned stares of the crowd.
Holding Ning Yi's smooth, delicate foot.
"Young… Young Master…"
Had their bodies switched?
No.
He'd only wanted to leave this world for a few seconds.