Flash Marriage with Dr. Huo

On the eve of graduation from his third year of graduate school, Gu Zhian stood in front of the window of his dormitory with his cell phone pressed against his ear.

Grandpa Gu's voice came through the receiver, low and rapid.

"Your father has been framed. He's been an honest official for many years, but the situation is complicated now. His superiors have lost contact, so we need to find a solution quickly." Grandpa paused, as if weighing his next words. "The Wang family... they have connections in both politics and business and are willing to help, but they have a condition."

Gu Zhian's heart sank suddenly, and his fingers scratched the window frame unconsciously. He could almost guess what his grandfather was going to say next, but he remained silent.

"If you marry Miss Wang, the Wang family will come forward to bail your father out. They also admire your talent and won't let you down." Grandpa's voice remained calm. "As for Tang Xiaqing... I know she's a good girl, but you must break up with her now."

Gu Zhian's throat seemed to be blocked by something. His gaze fell on the window. The sycamore trees on campus swayed gently in the wind, and the rustling of leaves sounded like countless tiny whispers.

"Grandpa..." Gu Zhian was speechless for a moment.

"Don't say any more." Grandpa interrupted him, his tone brooking no rebuttal. "Official affairs are much more complicated than you imagine. Your father's affairs involve too many people. If we are not careful, the entire Gu family will be implicated. You know the influence of the Wang family. Although they also have their own selfish interests, I am very grateful that Grandpa Wang is willing to help us because of our past friendship. Now they are the only ones who can help us..."

Gu Zhian's fingers tightly grasped the phone.

He knew that what his grandfather said was true. The Wang family held an important position in both politics and business, and the Gu family was now at the center of the storm. If they were not careful, his father's life and even the fate of the entire family would be ruined.

But...what about Tang Xiaqing?

Tang Xiaqing's smile appeared in his mind, and there was always a hint of stubbornness and innocence in those clear eyes.

She is still a junior in college and is full of anticipation for her and his future.

But now, he is going to destroy all these dreams with his own hands.

"Don't hesitate." Grandpa's voice remained calm, even a little cold. "You have no other choice now. Officialdom matters are not something you can influence alone. You must consider the family."

"I understand, Grandpa." Gu Zhian's voice was low, as if squeezed out from the depths of his throat, "I will... break up with Tang Xiaqing."

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line. Grandpa's voice sounded again, his tone a little softer: "As long as you understand. Remember, don't tell her the reason. After all, your father's affairs haven't spread yet. The fewer people who know about official affairs, the better."

Gu Zhian didn't answer, but just hung up the phone silently.

He stood in front of the window, his eyes still fixed on the sycamore trees outside.

He knew that what he was about to lose was not only Tang Xiaqing, but also the future he had once longed for. But he had no choice.

*

That afternoon, Gu Zhian arranged to meet Tang Xiaqing at a cafe near the school. Tang Xiaqing was wearing a light blue sweater, black trousers, and holding a cup of hot coffee.

"Why are you so serious today?" Tang Xiaqing asked with a smile, a hint of mischief in her eyes, "Are you too busy and exhausted because of too much work before graduation?"

Gu Zhian didn't smile. His eyes fell on Tang Xiaqing's face, and a pang of pain pierced his heart. He knew that what he was about to say would completely change their relationship.

"Tangtang..." Gu Zhian's voice was a little hesitant.

"What's wrong?" Tang Xiaqing's smile gradually disappeared, and a hint of worry appeared in her eyes. "You look... not quite right."

Gu Zhian's fingers tightly gripped the coffee cup. He knew he couldn't hesitate any longer.

"Let's...break up." Gu Zhian's voice was low.

Tang Xiaqing was stunned, and the coffee cup in her hand almost fell to the ground. Her eyes were full of shock and confusion, and her lips trembled slightly: "You...what did you say?"

"Let's break up." Gu Zhian repeated, his voice filled with determination.

Tang Xiaqing's face turned pale instantly, her eyes filled with confusion: "Why? Aren't we... haven't we always been good? Why did you suddenly..."

"No reason." Gu Zhian interrupted her, his tone cold and resolute, "We are not suitable." There was a hint of determination in his voice, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth. Although his heart was aching, he could only harden his heart at this moment.

Tang Xiaqing's expression changed instantly, and her clear eyes were filled with tears.

Gu Zhian turned his face away, not daring to look her in the eye, for he was afraid that he would be too soft-hearted.

"Not suitable?" Tang Xiaqing shook her head in disbelief, tears rolling down her cheeks. "We have been together for so long, and you say we are not suitable now? Since we are breaking up, why did you treat me so well in the past?" Her voice was filled with tears, and she held Gu Zhian's arm tightly with both hands, as if as long as she held him, she could hold on to this love that was about to disappear.

Gu Zhian took a deep breath and said cruelly: "Actually, I have fallen in love with someone else. She is prettier and richer than you. There is no possibility between us." When he said this, his heart seemed to be hit hard by a heavy hammer, and a sharp pain came over him, but he could only endure it.

Tang Xiaqing let go of Gu Zhian's hand and stared at him blankly: "You...how could you do this?"

Gu Zhian clenched his fists, his nails digging deep into his palms. He tried hard to control his emotions and not let himself show any flaws. "Now that things have come to this, please stop pestering me. I'm getting married in three days. I hope you can find someone better in the future."

After saying that, he turned around and walked away quickly, not daring to stay for another second, for fear that he would not be able to help but look back.

Tang Xiaqing looked at Gu Zhian's receding back, and everything around her seemed to become blurred.

Three days later, Gu Zhian held a grand wedding.

The wedding venue was decorated in an extremely luxurious manner, surrounded by flowers and crowded with guests.

Gu Zhian was wearing a neat black suit and had a slightly forced smile on his face as he dealt with the guests who came to congratulate him.

His new wife, Wang Jingyan, was wearing a gorgeous white wedding dress and holding his arm.

When the banquet was about to end, the crystal chandeliers in the luxurious wedding hall cast soft light, reflecting on the gradually sparse guests, and the hall was filled with a lonely atmosphere as if the music had ended and the guests had dispersed.

Gu Zhian was wearing a neat black suit, and the festive boutonniere on his chest looked a little messy. He stood in a corner of the banquet hall, his eyes a little dazed, and he mechanically nodded to the guests who were leaving.

At this time, Wang Jingyan walked over gracefully. She moved close to Gu Zhian, gently took his arm, and whispered in his ear: "Honey, I have something urgent to do, so I have to leave first. You can go back and sleep by yourself tonight." As she spoke, her eyes flickered and she did not look directly into Gu Zhian's eyes.

Gu Zhian frowned slightly, turned his head and looked at Wang Jingyan: "Okay."

Gu Zhian remembered that Wang Jingyan had proposed yesterday that they should go their separate ways after marriage, as long as they could save face, and she didn't want to report if she changed boyfriends in the future.

He knew clearly what Miss Wang's so-called "urgent matter" was. It was nothing more than going to find her secret boyfriend.

Seeing that Gu Zhian did not stop her too much, Wang Jingyan showed a look of relief on her face. She hurriedly said, "Then I'm leaving," and turned around and left quickly.

However, even though she said they should just go their separate ways, Gu Zhian still didn't contact Tang Xiaqing. He knew that she was pure and sincere in her feelings, and she was also the daughter of Tang Hai Group. Tang Xiaqing would never be willing to be a mistress who was not allowed to be seen in public.

He also couldn't bear to let his beloved woman fall into such an embarrassing situation.

What's more, this time, it was his family that needed help from the Wang family.

During the entire wedding banquet, Gu Zhian accepted all the toasts from the guests. Although he rarely drank, he drank a lot of wine that day.

Gu Zhian knew that Tang Xiaqing would be sad that day, and he couldn't call her.

But Gu Zhian didn't know that Tang Xiaqing's brother had died in a plane crash while on a business trip that day. His parents were busy with work, and his brother had always loved and cared for his sister. That day, Tang Xiaqing was already in tears.

On the wedding night that year, Gu Zhian suffered from alcohol poisoning and gastric bleeding due to excessive drinking at the wedding. He fell into a coma late at night and was admitted to the hospital for emergency treatment.

Many years later, on the wedding day of Tang Xiaqing and Huo Chenjun, Gu Zhian flew alone to the United States on a business trip. As he was leaving from the Beijing airport, he saw an advertisement slogan: "Someone just passed through your life, but you plan to miss her for the rest of your life."