Chapter 35 - 1.32

Xu Jiaqi walked from the backstage and up to the door of the venue where the wedding was held. Qin Zicheng would already be waiting inside from his bride, the one who came down to him like a meteor and burst his heart open from his past closed off self.

Qin Zicheng thought to himself. Xu Jiaqi often mentioned that he was completely unlike all the rumors that had been scattering about in the society about him and his temperament. Sure, he was rather cold, but he was a passionate man who responded to Xu Jiaqi with nothing but love and affection, as if he was completely blinded by the siren that is Xu Jiaqi and was willing to be led around like a stray pirate.

To this, Qin Zicheng actually did not dare say that the rumors were probably true. Those who had encountered him without the presence of Xu Jiaqi would not find the lovable side of him, but rather an indifferent young man who just strove for perfection. Only Xu Jiaqi was able to change this dynamic of his, which made the Old Madam Qin who was happily watching over his son stand on the beautiful flowery arch erected for the path to making their vows.

Tears almost welled up in everyone who was concerned in the wedding heavily. Both of Xu Jiaqi and Qin Zicheng's parents, some of their close friends, and the overall venue as a whole that had a serene feeling to it instead of a merry celebration. The total of people who attended the wedding did not even amount to more than thirty apart from the staffs that were employed to set the whole thing up.

It was quiet and daunting, as if the marriage was a sacred ceremony that would bind the two people in question for longer than a lifetime.

Li Jiayun entered first through the big door. Her appearance was also gorgeous, but subtle. For her looks, one would think that she could be a decade or two younger than her actual age. She walked on the red carpet strewn over the narrow path leading to the stage, but did not pass the arch where Qin Zicheng was waiting at. Instead, she made a turn and went to sit in the table where Old Master and Madam Qin were already seated. They had entered in the same way before Xu Jiaqi arrived at the scene.

Behind the door, there was still Xu Zheng and Xu Jiaqi left.

"Do you want to wait a little longer? If you feel unready, just speak up. No one will force you, and the event's order doesn't really matter. Any form of embarrassment won't matter here, you are secure," Xu Zheng spoke as he soothed Xu Jiaqi.

Little did her know, Xu Jiaqi was very calm, the calmest that she had ever been. This day had been specially prepared by her, and failure was unlikely.

"No, father. Let's step inside. I love you and mother very much, thank you for letting me be born to this world, for letting me reach this height in life. Thank you," Xu Jiaqi confessed, because she knew that this would probably be the last time she spoke with her father from this world.

[Host, the firearm that I warned you... Bai Mengxue is getting nearer, and her bloodlust is off the charts. Host? Host! Why are you not responding? Are you really planning to die? Host, this isn't like what you said last night when I reported to you! Host!!] System called to out to her repeatedly, but Xu Jiaqi kept her unfettered, serene expression as she walked up to Qin Zicheng, knowing that danger was lurking behind her.

A beautiful and confident smile was painted on her face, making it feel like the world revolved around her.

The door opened, and the two walked hand in hand, receiving applauses from the audience at the bride's reveal. Everybody looked in awe and astonishment as Xu Jiaqi served them the looks that she brought to the plate. Her elegant walk continued until she travelled over half of the carpet's length.

Because before she was able to reach the arch, reach Qin Zicheng, a surprise awaited her.

Bang!

A loud gunshot rang out out of nowhere, shocking everybody.

Bai Mengxue was Bai Mengxue. The wedding's security was supposed to be tight, but she somehow found her way into the situation and was able to even bring firearms. Truly Godly plot armor.

Xu Jiaqi felt a bullet go through her back and pierce her heart. Her special acting had been prepared for this, so she collapsed to the floor realistically, making Qin Zicheng grow mad with anxiety as he ran towards Xu Jiaqi's way and supported her limping body.

A familiar woman's figure entered the venue.

"Hmm, hmm, hmm~ Who is this... The Big Miss Xu, died under the hands of someone like me? AHAHAHAHHAHA! It's actually.. it's actually this easy to take someone's life. A few more bullets would do the trick for real, right? It's good that I actually suffered with that shitty guy.. That bastard, that filthy man! It's all because of you... IT'S ALL BECAUSE OF YOU!! XU JIAQI, YOU BITCH! DIE!" Bai Mengxue crazily screamed and pointed her gun at Xu Jiaqi again, shooting a total of five times and emptying her barrels.

Her maniacal laughter still ensued even after her hand was shot at by Kevin, and she was detained by the guards. Everyone was at shock, no one knew how to react.

The pristine white dress that was worn by Xu Jiaqi was dyed a bloody red as she collapsed down to the ground, a bullet lodged deep into her skin. Bai Mengxue was pushed to this extent, who can she blame except for herself? it's just that instead of trying to protect herself, she was fully acceptive of it and even used it as a gimmick to finish her missions.

See, the Qin Zicheng, the proud wolf that was supposed to be an overpowered helper of Bai Mengxue in the original story actually had his favorability sitting at 95 and was willing to sacrifice his life for her.

Xu Jiaqi: Who is the winner in this case?