A sharp voice rang out from nearby, "Gu Yining, have you had enough of this nonsense?"
Her father, Gu Tingyuan, approached with a dark expression, his demeanor tense and anxious. He was distressed at the sight of his precious daughter and wife being tormented by Gu Yining. He had never felt such deep concern for her before, but today, as he witnessed the chaos unfolding, it was clear he cared for their well-being.
Gu Yining had long since abandoned any desire to maintain the demure and submissive image of the third miss to beg for their scraps of affection. In the past, she had been foolish enough to think that being obedient would earn her love. But no more.
"I'm causing a scene? You hated me when I was obedient; now that I'm standing my ground, it seems that's still not enough for you!" Gu Yining scoffed, her gaze icy as she continued to target Chen Huilan.
"Let her go!" Gu Tingyuan charged forward, intending to rescue Chen Huilan from Gu Yining's grip.
"The bodyguards who just ran away are the ones I dealt with. They're no match for me. You'd do well to stay back, old man, unless you want to find yourself in this coffin too. That would actually suit my intentions perfectly," Gu Yining retorted with a disdainful smile, the kind of confidence emanating from her that deterred Gu Tingyuan from taking another step.
"What exactly do you want?" he asked, frustration lacing his voice.
"I don't want much—just to avoid wasting my coffin," she replied. With that, Gu Yining casually tossed Chen Huilan into the coffin as well.
Unlike Gu Wenxuan, who had fainted from the impact, Chen Huilan managed to stand up, but the coffin was too high, and with her skirt, she found it difficult to climb out. Anger coursed through her, making her body tremble. She fumbled for her phone and threatened, "I'm calling the police, Gu Yining. Just wait and see; you'll be the one in jail!"
Watching his daughter threaten to call the police, Gu Tingyuan didn't show a hint of concern or tension; instead, a flicker of anticipation crossed his face.
His dislike for Gu Yining, even bordering on disgust, seemed to have begun the moment she was born. Coupled with the ugly birthmark she carried, it made him view her as a blemish on the Gu family's reputation.
Gu Wenxuan, the so-called good sister, was nothing but a white lotus on the surface. If she truly had any intention to protect Gu Yining, she would have said something by now.
Gu Yining saw through the façade of her family, the deception and insincerity lay bare before her.
She merely shrugged, allowing Chen Huilan to continue with her threats. Today, she planned to stir up trouble, and afterward, she would take back everything, piece by piece. Her immediate priority was to make it back in time to enter the bridal chamber.
After hanging up, Chen Huilan glared at Gu Yining, her voice dripping with scorn. "You wretched girl, the police will be here soon. Let's see how arrogant you are then."
"Ha, how else can I be arrogant? Of course, I'll go to the police station and continue my antics there. By the way, don't forget to send me an invitation to the engagement banquet with the eldest son of the Fu family. I'll definitely come," Gu Yining replied with a mischievous grin.
Before the police arrived, she took the opportunity to tease them further.
Mentioning the engagement finally made a smile break through Chen Huilan's anger. Her sharp voice rose even higher, "You better believe you'll be invited. I want you to realize that you can never compare to our Wenxuan. Her life is destined to be far more noble than yours."
"Oh? Is that so? Then I'll be eagerly awaiting my invitation!" Gu Yining retorted, unfazed.
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About ten minutes later, police sirens pierced the air as they arrived at the scene. Gu Yining was pulled into the police car without putting up any fight or resistance. She complied willingly, placing her hands behind her back for the officers to cuff her.
As she got into the car, she shot a wicked smile at the members of the Gu family, leaving them stunned.
"Look, she's gone mad! Completely lost it!" whispered one of the bystanders from the Gu family, their shock palpable.
Once Gu Wenxuan was extracted from the coffin and sent back to her bedroom for medical attention, she awoke to a fit of cries and tantrums.
"I swear, once I become the Young Madam of the Fu family, I will have Gu Yining torn apart!" she exclaimed, her face streaked with tears and fury.
In her mind, the thought of Gu Yining getting away with this was intolerable. She could already picture the day she would finally settle the score and take revenge. The Gu family had underestimated Gu Yining for far too long, and it was time for them to realize the strength and determination she now possessed.
Gu Yining was not only fighting for herself but also for all the injustices she had faced. As she sat in the police car, she felt a wave of resolve wash over her. This was just the beginning of her plan to reclaim her life and pay them back one by one. She would rise from the ashes of her past and ensure that they all felt the consequences of their actions.