"Shut up! Shut the fuck up!"
Amidst Lin Qiong's chaotic mind, a piercing female voice, like a screaming chicken, tore through the air in his head.
He was now somewhat confused about the situation, his mind blank. Though he didn't want to admit it, Lin Qiong was painfully aware that he had starved to death on the streets after losing a fight for steamed buns against a dog.
He didn't know why he had ended up here, and his gaze inexplicably glanced around at his surroundings.
The surroundings were adorned in pristine luxury, even the intricate carvings on the stone pillars exuded exquisite beauty. Such extravagance was unlike anything Lin Qiong had ever seen, but it definitely wasn't heaven.
In the luxurious room stood three or four individuals. Though their numbers were few, their expressions were as grim as the bottom of a pot that hadn't been washed for three days. It seemed as though they would rise up and strike him at any moment.
He looked around in astonishment, and his body started moving involuntarily. Lin Qiong: ! What's this situation?
"What? Did I say something wrong or touch a sensitive nerve? Isn't he disabled?" Lin Qiong's mouth started babbling uncontrollably.
The people in the room glared angrily, while the person in question had a remarkably beautiful and bright face. Although it wasn't initially stunning at first glance, the more you looked, the more captivating it became, especially when their eyes were slightly lowered, evoking an unconscious sense of pity. However, it was with this innocent-looking face that they uttered words that were harsh and embarrassing.
Lin Qiong looked at the faces of the people beside him, all of them wearing expressions of disappointment. Except for one woman, the rest stood across from him like a human wall, strong and robust.
Lin Qiong tried to appear brave on the surface, but his legs and stomach were trembling. If someone really wanted to hit him, a single punch could potentially end his life. He wanted to shut up, but his body was completely out of his control. An invisible force constrained his movements, and his body was manipulated like a puppet on a string.
Just as he was about to attempt to regain control of his body, a wave of inexplicable memories surged into his mind like a roaring tsunami.
Absurd speculations flooded Lin Qiong's mind, and even the Lin Qiong from his previous life, who was known for his audacious actions, was taken aback. He drew in a sharp breath.
He realized that he had transmigrated into a CEO novel he had read before. However, poor Lin Qiong had always been unlucky since childhood, and instead of becoming a wealthy and prestigious CEO, he had become the cannon fodder male spouse of the antagonist boss.
Lin Qiong was instantly stunned, his mind going blank for a moment. He felt like everything was turning upside down in his head. It must be a dream, he thought, hoping that this bizarre situation was nothing more than a figment of his imagination.
Lin Qiong's gaze involuntarily fell on the man sitting in a wheelchair nearby, Fu Xingyun. He was the major antagonist in this CEO literature, a truly sinister and cunning individual. Not only was he ruthless and merciless, but he was also known to be mentally unstable. When he unleashed his cruelty, he spared no one, not even his own father, let alone someone like Lin Qiong, who had initially harbored ulterior motives as a male spouse.
Fu Xingyun was the most ruthless character in the book, and in the later part of the story, even the male protagonist couldn't contend with him. If it weren't for his eventual demise due to his illness, it's uncertain who would have emerged as the true protagonist in the book. Lin Qiong, who found himself in the role of a cannon fodder character with the same name, knew all too well that his life expectancy wasn't promising.
In the book, Lin Qiong enters into a marriage of convenience with the antagonist for the sake of money, but he despises the antagonist for being a crazy lunatic. Both within and outside the book, he constantly provokes public outrage with his outrageous behavior. He even stages a runaway bride act at the wedding ceremony and pushes the limits of self-destruction after marriage. He deliberately serves spoiled food to the antagonist and even goes as far as to cuckold him, showcasing the epitome of reckless behavior.
Afterward, the antagonist manages to turn the tables and the first person he kills is Lin Qiong. The thought of being drowned in the sea at the end of the book sends shivers down Lin Qiong's spine. The antagonist is insane and ruthless. Crossing paths with anyone is better than crossing paths with Fu Xingyun.
Lin Qiong's heart raced as he witnessed his hand, seemingly out of his control, rise up and point directly at Fu Xingyun sitting in the wheelchair.
Lin Qiong: ...
Ahhhhh!
The young man's slender and fair fingertips lazily pointed towards the man sitting in the wheelchair beside him. His fingertips slightly drooped, displaying an air of superiority.
The young man's voice was dripping with sarcasm as he spoke, "You all keep saying I'm climbing up the ranks by attaching myself to a powerful figure, but just look at him now. He's neither human nor ghost. It's not me who needs to understand the situation, it's all of you. I'm not climbing up the ranks, I'm condescending..."
Before the young man could finish his sentence, he was grabbed by the collar by the man who had been standing by Fu Xingyun's side the whole time. "Lin Qiong, don't push it too far! Don't forget that this marriage was something your family begged for, groveling and acting like obedient grandchildren!"
Lin Qiong's inner turmoil intensified as he desperately shook his head: No! Please, don't!
"You think I care?"
Lin Qiong: Walking away peacefully :)
The young man's eyebrows flickered as a malicious smile played on his lips. The contrast between his innocent and attractive face and his expression was striking. He glanced at the man sitting in the wheelchair and remarked, "Old and crazy, paralyzed from the waist down. It's been so long, I bet that part of him has deteriorated. He's not even a real man."
The room instantly fell into an icy silence. It was truly vicious! The words had escaped from Lin Qiong's own mouth, and even he couldn't help but shrink back at what he had said.
The man who had been grabbing Lin Qiong's collar clenched his fist in anger, unable to find the right words to say.
The pitch-black pupils of Fu Xingyun remained emotionless as he coldly looked at Lin Qiong, who stood there arrogantly. It was as if he was looking at a dead person, his eyes resembling a deep black still lake with no bottom in sight. The insolent youth also turned his head to glance at him, his eyes filled with provocation.
"Do you think that by acting like this, I will dislike you? No! I will only love you more," Lin Qiong declared.
Fu Xingyun: ? Everyone in the room: ?
As if afraid that someone might not hear, Lin Qiong once again shouted loudly at Fu Xingyun, "I love you."
The attitude of the young man instantly made a 360-degree turn, catching everyone off guard, and silence fell over the room. Astonishment, skepticism, and suspicion filled the minds of the people present, unable to fathom what Lin Qiong was up to this time.
Lin Qiong looked at the tightly clenched fist in front of him, feeling a chill running down his spine. He had even prepared his last words, but to his surprise, his body started moving again.
Li Hanyang grabbed Lin Qiong's collar with great force, lifting him up slightly, his voice filled with anger, "What are you up to again?" Lin Qiong wasn't short, but compared to the towering and muscular Li Hanyang, who stood at a height of 1.95 meters, he was still over ten centimeters shorter.
In an instant, Lin Qiong was lifted off the ground, feeling a bit awkward being held up by someone wearing black shoes. It seemed like he was about to break into a waltz right then and there.
Balancing on his tiptoes, Lin Qiong looked at the towering figure in front of him, resembling a fierce black bear ready to pounce on him, and swallowed hard. "What could I possibly be up to? I just love him, that's all," he said, casting a sideways glance at Fu Xingyun and then shyly lowering his head.
Li Hanyang: ... He can sing a face-changing opera better than anyone.
At the moment when the other person was distracted, Lin Qiong quickly raised his hand and freed his crumpled collar from the grasp of Li Hanyang's bear-like paw.
Li Hanyang took a deep breath, clearly disgusted by the other's words.
Standing there straight and unflinching, Lin Qiong's words were resolute. There was no hint of guilt or embarrassment on his face. He even gathered his courage and further asserted, "Although he has many flaws, I love him. These flaws only make me cherish him more." Lin Qiong glanced stealthily at the unreadable expression on the face of Fu Xingyun, who was sitting in the wheelchair, trying his best to turn the tide on the road to being beaten.
"Bullshit! Who are you trying to fool with those words? I don't think you really want to get married today!"
"If I didn't want to get married, I wouldn't have come."
"..."
It seemed to make sense
Although Lin Qiong's words were heard in the room, no one took them seriously. The image of Lin Qiong's ugly and malicious face from earlier still lingered in their minds. They didn't understand why his attitude had suddenly changed, but they were certain that Lin Qiong's intentions were not genuine.
As Lin Qiong endured the scrutiny of everyone's gaze, he felt that it would have been better to starve to death after robbing the dog of food than to be transported to this situation.
Just as everyone was in a state of shock, a sudden series of knocking sounds echoed in their ears. "Bang, bang!"
"Xingyun, have you finished talking with Xiao-Qiong? The wedding is about to start, and your aunt wants to have a few words with Xiao-Qiong."
The voice from outside the door seemed like divine intervention. Oh, thank goodness!
Lin Qiong almost immediately seized this lifeline. "I have something to attend to. Please excuse me." He swiftly flew towards the door like a bird escaping from a cage. As he left, he couldn't help but flash a shy smile at Fu Xingyun.
Fu Xingyun: ...
As Lin Qiong opened the door, he found the original's stepmother standing outside.
Although his stepmother had just politely said that there was something to discuss with him, deep down Lin Qiong, who had read and memorized the entire novel, knew she was here to warn him.
Lin Qiong walked out, and as soon as the door closed, the woman's peaceful face instantly turned cold.
Lin Qiong: ...You can even outdo a piggy bank when it comes to saving money.
The two of them walked into the resting room where Lin Qiong was supposed to be. Chen Han's gaze was fixed on him, filled with warning. Her tone was stern, "The alliance with the Fu family is crucial for your father's company, and it's also a blessing you earned in your past life. Put away all your crooked thoughts. You must go through with this wedding today."
Marrying a ruthless antagonist without batting an eye, what a blessing for you, isn't it?
Chen Han looked at Lin Qiong, her gaze filled with disgust. Ever since she married into the Lin family, she had never liked Lin Qiong. Although they didn't get along at home, it was fortunate that Lin Qiong was a lazy and foolish person who was not worthy of her attention or confrontation.
Chen Han had previously persuaded him to enter into a marriage alliance with the Fu family, highlighting all the favorable aspects and successfully convincing him. They had agreed on it a week ago, but suddenly, the other party had a change of heart and expressed their unwillingness to proceed with the marriage.
But the wedding date had already been set, and there was no way for Lin Qiong to refuse.
After saying that, Chen Han walked away, taking steps in her high heels. Just as she was about to leave, she suddenly turned around. In the past, speaking with this tone would have easily provoked the other person and led to an argument. But now, things seemed to be different.
"You're not thinking of running away, are you?"
Lin Qiong, who was reminded of the original's escape route in the book, hesitated for a moment. "Why would I?"
After hearing his response, Chen Han opened the door and left.
The serene corridor was adorned with pure and sacred white roses, their expensive ribbons intertwining and connecting in a lavish and romantic manner.
Suddenly, a door in this corridor abruptly opened and swiftly closed. Then, a white figure appeared, sprinting through the corridor like a wild boar bursting out of the forest.
Only a fool would stay behind and not run!