Chapter 2 My Love, I'm Here

Tianhai Hotel. The wedding ceremony is underway. A young man in a sharp suit is mingling with the guests. He is the groom, Gao Yuan. Li Wanrou was escorted to change into a new outfit as her clothes had been damaged. "Mr. Gao, congratulations on your special day. Li Wanrou is considered the most beautiful woman in Zhonghai. It's a joyous occasion for you to marry her!" A man, accompanied by a stunning and elegant woman, approached Gao Yuan and raised a toast. "A joyous occasion? How about double the happiness?" Gao Yuan smiled mischievously, turned to the elegant woman, and brazenly gazed at her; "Your companion looks lovely as well. Why don't you join me tonight!" The man's expression changed, the woman beside him was his wife! Gao Yuan was about to publicly embarrass him! "What, you don't respect me?" Gao Yuan's smile faded when he noticed the man hesitating. "No, no, I wouldn't dare." The man's face paled, beads of sweat forming on his forehead! He knew all too well the ruthlessness of Gao Yuan! Those who crossed Gao Yuan in Zhonghai always faced dire consequences! Those privy to the situation understood that despite the Gao family's legitimate business, they held significant power in the underground world of Zhonghai! If he dared to defy Gao Yuan now, his family would be in grave danger! Their business and lives could be in jeopardy at any moment! "Take her away!" With a command from Gao Yuan, several bodyguards seized the elegant woman and escorted her inside. "No, please, no!" The woman let out a piercing cry. She was aware of Gao Yuan's penchant for inflicting suffering, and being in his clutches, even for one night, would be a nightmare! The man was on the verge of speaking up. Gao Yuan gazed at him calmly, "Are you going to decline?" The man's legs trembled in fear, his eyes filled with despair as he looked at his wife, his teeth drawing blood from his lip. "No, it is my wife's privilege to serve Mr. Gao." He dared not refuse. He could only watch helplessly as his wife was taken away, tears of anguish streaming down her face. Gao Yuan's merciless demeanor sent a chill through everyone present at the wedding. The guests who were celebrating moments ago fell silent, too frightened to utter a word. Apprehensive and horrified! Gao Yuan smiled at the crowd, "Let's continue, everyone. In-laws, allow me to toast to you!" With that, he approached the members of the Li family. All eyes were on the Li family. They were met with disdain and scorn. Yet, the Li family paid no heed, instead, they appeared proud. As a lesser-known family, marrying into the prestigious Gao family was a point of pride for them! Not just anyone could marry into the Gao family. Although this union meant sacrificing Li Wanrou, the Li family reaped substantial benefits! That was sufficient for them! The matriarch of the Li family raised her glass first, "You are a fine addition to our family, please look after us in the future." The elderly lady was only concerned about wealth and showed no regard for Li Wanrou's well-being. Gao Yuan chuckled, "Absolutely, no problem!" "My daughter marrying you is a privilege, so please treat her with care." "Of course, of course. When can we expect the dowry?" Li Wanrou's parents, Li Wende, spoke with a smile, while Zhang Lejuan remained silent. They had long intended to 'trade' Li Wanrou for a good price. In a way, they owed gratitude to the vegetable vendor Ye Chengfeng. If not for that insignificant man, Li Wanrou would never have wed Gao Yuan! For five years, she had massaged, fed, and cared for Ye Chengfeng every day, rain or shine. This action made Li Wanrou and the Li family a laughingstock in Zhonghai! Unable to bear it, they threatened Li Wanrou with Ye Chengfeng and forced her to marry Gao Yuan! Gao Yuan, a well-known eccentric in Zhonghai City, marrying her was like a death sentence! But if she didn't marry? Ye Chengfeng would not survive! Sure enough, to save Ye Chengfeng's life, Li Wanrou obediently agreed, married into the Gao family, and received a hefty dowry! "Haha! Don't worry, I will take care of your family!" Seeing the reaction of the Li family, Gao Yuan laughed heartily, very satisfied with their attitude. He was well aware of the news that Li Wanrou had a husband, but he didn't care. Even if she woke up, what could she do? He wanted everyone in Zhonghai City to know that there was nothing he couldn't get! After the Li family watched Gao Yuan leave, Li's old lady's face darkened: "When we get back, immediately throw Ye Chengfeng out!" "And, all the dowry money must be handed over, not a penny can be kept privately!" As for family affection? Money first, then family affection! ... "Hold the wedding!" Gao Yuan shouted. With the wedding music playing, Li Wanrou, dressed in a new wedding gown, walked up. Her neck, hands, and feet were still shackled. And her hands, covered in blisters, were left untreated, still dripping blood! This was intentional by Gao Yuan! He liked the color red! Li Wanrou endured the pain, gritting her teeth, willing to give everything for Ye Chengfeng! "My dear wife, give me a smile, I like to see you smile!" Gao Yuan grabbed Li Wanrou's bloody hands, causing her to pale in pain and let out a scream. "Scream, I love to hear you scream, your screams are so pleasant to my ears, I want to hear them all night!" He even squeezed her hands harder, causing excruciating pain and almost making Li Wanrou faint! "Hahaha, very good, very good!" Gao Yuan not only didn't feel sorry for her, but laughed heartily! Li Wanrou's eyes were filled with despair, she knew she was about to face a hellish life! But she had no regrets! "Ye Chengfeng, I'm sorry, I can't take care of you anymore!" "If one day you wake up, please forget about me and seek your own happiness." "Goodbye!" She closed her eyes and stopped struggling! In Gao Yuan's eyes, this action made his face darken. "I don't want you to give in, I want you to struggle, otherwise, what use are you to me!" Gao Yuan's face was fierce, grabbing Li Wanrou's hair and preparing to smash her head on the corner of the table! Just then— Boom! With a loud noise, the red lacquered door outside was kicked open! Countless fragments flew into the hall like bullets, and the dust cloud obscured everyone's vision! Everyone quickly looked over, although they couldn't see the figure clearly, they could feel the terrifying killing intent, like a towering wave crashing down! In the dust cloud, only a blurry figure could be seen, a man with a tall figure! Although his appearance couldn't be clearly seen, this man gave an endless sense of oppression, as if ten thousand mountains were descending on people's hearts, making them tremble in fear! As the dust cleared, a figure strode forward! Most people didn't recognize who the person in front of them was! But Li Wanrou trembled all over, her eyes, which were once dull and lifeless, now shining brightly! Because that figure, she had taken care of for five whole years, she was so familiar with him! Li Wanrou's eyes instantly turned red, tears blurring her vision, only one voice echoing in her ears. "Wanrou, I'm here!" Li Wanrou never expected that at her most helpless and desperate moment, the man she deeply loved miraculously woke up and found his way to her! At that moment, Ye Chengfeng seemed like a beam of light, illuminating her entire world! She even felt like she must be mistaken. Or seeing a hallucination before death. But the face in front of her was undeniably real. That is her beloved man! The only husband she ever recognized in her life! As Ye Chengfeng looked at his hands covered in blood, and the chain that was pressing Li Wanrou so she couldn't stand up straight. The rage in his heart exploded like a volcano, obliterating everything in its path! "Gao Yuan, you deserve to pay with your life!" He advanced, a whirlwind rising around him, and swiftly made his way to the ceremonial platform. With a decisive blow, he severed all the chains binding Li Wanrou. Then, like a furious dragon, he whirled around, seizing Gao Yuan by the throat and hurling him towards the dining table! "Boom!" The sturdy wooden table shattered into a gaping hole! Gao Yuan's head was nearly crushed, blood streaming down his face! "Ah!" Gao Yuan clenched his teeth, his features contorted in terror: "Who are you?!" Ye Chengfeng remained silent, but seized Gao Yuan's right arm. "Was it this hand that pushed Wanrou into the fire pit?" Ignoring the blood on his face, Gao Yuan spoke through gritted teeth, "What are you trying to accomplish..." Crack! With a sharp and chilling sound, Gao Yuan's right arm snapped instantly! "Who are you really!" Gao Yuan's face twisted in agony, roaring with fury. "I am the one who will end you!" Ye Chengfeng's voice echoed like a voice from the depths of hell, brimming with an icy, relentless intent to kill!