Chapter 20: The Mysterious Phone Call

A commotion erupted outside; Ye Chuan had arrived with many people.

Seeing Gu Congshuang safe, he patted Ye Bei on the shoulder, “That’s my son! I’m so proud of you.”

“Our daughter-in-law was frightened. If Ye Bei hadn’t arrived in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable.”

Gu Qinshan and Li Yuqin were relieved. Li Yuqin cried, “What happened? We were so scared.”

“Don’t worry, Mother and Father-in-law. Congshuang is safe. She needs time to recover.”

Gu Congli saw Ye Bei’s car—the front was severely damaged. He circled the car, more concerned about the car than his sister’s kidnapping.

“Brother-in-law, how did the car get so damaged?”

Gu Congshuang noticed the damage, remembering Ye Bei’s reckless arrival, ignoring the flying glass.

The engagement banquet was held at the Red Pine Hotel, where they had their first meal. Red crabapple plants adorned the entrance, brought from the Ye family’s home.

A red carpet was laid out. In a time of scarcity, this engagement banquet, though simple by modern standards, seemed extravagant to Gu Qinshan and the others.

Even the county magistrate’s daughter hadn’t had such a grand wedding. Gu Qinshan felt proud. Only close relatives were invited.

Gu Congbing felt anxious. The engagement banquet was proceeding smoothly, meaning her plan had failed.

She wondered if the thugs had run off with the money. It was terrifying that Gu Congshuang hadn’t revealed anything.

She entered, trying to appear confident.

A commotion erupted, making Gu Congbing nervous.

She saw Gu Congshuang enter, wearing a red suit, a fashionable flower headdress, a flower brooch, and a bouquet. Children scattered golden ribbons. She looked radiant.

Gu Congbing gritted her teeth.

What had the thugs done? She had seen Gu Congshuang’s perfect entrance. She was upset about wasting the money.

Gu Qinhai watched the Ye family’s guests arrive. Most were in military uniforms. He was a military enthusiast, noticing their high ranks.

He went from calm to shocked to numb. Their families were so different.

His family had worried about food and money for decades, only to realize the Ye family had never faced such struggles.

He sighed. This honor should have been theirs. Gu Qinshan was a factory worker, his daughter unemployed, yet she had married into such a wealthy family. He closed his eyes.

Gu Qinshan and Li Yuqin watched their daughter approach, a radio playing Canon in D. Gu Congshuang had chosen it; many wedding songs were unavailable.

The piano music filled the hotel, creating a joyful atmosphere.

Gu Congshuang felt emotional. She was just an overworked editor, yet she was getting engaged.

A military wedding would follow on the island. She was excited and curious.

Seeing Ye Bei approach, she felt no fear, only joy.

Ye Bei, in his green uniform, wore the same flower brooch as Gu Congshuang. He walked confidently to her side.

He took her hand, his eyes bright and tender. Gu Congshuang felt like a rose in the mist.

He hoped this would be a lifelong commitment.

Gu Congshuang took a step back but was pulled into his embrace.

Her face against his chest, she blushed.

There were no formalities; the parents gave speeches, and the engagement was announced. It was simple and sincere.

The guests started eating. The sounds of chopsticks were irritating to Gu Congbing.

She was upset about the wasted money. Gu Congshuang had a beautiful engagement despite her plan.

She felt jealous and devised more wicked plans. Anything was possible before the wedding.

“Don’t worry, no one will bully you anymore,” Ye Bei said.

Liu Guoqiang and the thugs were arrested. It was a pity they didn’t know the mastermind.

Gu Congshuang was relieved. She didn’t have to worry about the plot anymore. She would soon go to the island with Ye Bei.

She smiled, captivating Ye Bei.

Ye Chuan was drinking with his old comrades when a waiter approached him with a phone.

“General Ye, a call for you.”

Ye Chuan took the phone.