In order to survive, she forced herself to have a happy ending with the yandere villain.

She was seething with resentment, her eyes were red and swollen, like a rabbit that had been cornered.

Qiao Wanwan steeled herself and, while the man was engrossed in his act, pushed him away forcefully.

With a loud "smack," he was slapped hard across the face. His palm tingled with numbness as he cursed.

"Lick, lick, lick! Are you a dog? You stinky man!"

The man who had been slapped took a few steps back and stood there stunned.

Watching Qiao Wanwan flee from the table, her eyes red, she disgustedly wiped her rosy lips and spat out:

"Xie Ze, that's enough. I don't like people who threaten me like this. If you keep doing this, I won't come looking for you anymore."

“Wanwan…”

The man was somewhat taken aback, his face burning with pain, and his heart ached.

This was the second time Wanwan had hit him.

Doesn't this mean he made a mistake again?

That's why Wanwan was so angry.

He truly deserves to die for making Wanwan angry!

Does Wanwan mean she won't come looking for him anymore?

A sense of fear unconsciously crept into the man's heart.

His eyes started to well up with tears, like a pitiful abandoned puppy.

He wanted to step forward to apologize, but saw Qiao Wanwan back away in fear, so he could only stop and take a few steps back to give her a safe distance.

His long eyelashes trembled slightly as he pleaded:

"I'm sorry, Wanwan, I shouldn't have forced you. Don't hate me, don't leave me."

"... "

Qiao Wanwan looked at the aggrieved look on the man opposite her. Anyone who didn't know better would think that she had bullied him.

Of course, Qiao Wanwan saw that he had now wisely apologized, and she had even slapped him, so she figured it was even.

There was no need for her to delve any further; otherwise, if outsiders found out, they would criticize her.

Qiao Wanwan coughed lightly, barely managing to compose herself, and said in one breath:

"I came here today to tell you that Gu Chaomu wants to invite you to go to the lantern festival together tonight. I've said my piece; whether you go or not is up to you. I'll be leaving now. Goodbye."

Qiao Wanwan, like a mouse, darted out the door with a "bang" before Xie Ze could react, and disappeared without a trace.

"... "

Chunxia, ​​who was outside the door, saw Qiao Wanwan come out covering her mouth and went up to her with concern, asking:

"Miss, you're finally out. Are you alright?"

"It's alright, let's hurry up and go back to our rooms to prepare for the lantern festival tonight."

"Ok."

Xie Yi watched the two servants leave in a hurry before returning to the young master's room. He saw that the floor next to the young master's desk was a mess, and the young master was standing to the side clutching his chest, his eyes slightly red.

Xie Yi panicked for a moment, stepped forward, and asked him worriedly:

"Young Master, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"Xie Yi, my chest hurts."

"Chest? Could it be a relapse of the illness? Xie Yi will go to Steward Zhong's place to get some medicine right away."

"No, I don't need it. I know very well that this pain isn't from a medical condition."

"Then this is?"

"... "

Xie Ze thought back and realized that he always had this feeling whenever Qiao Wanwan deliberately distanced herself from him, but this time it was just more obvious.

...

Even before dusk, the Xie family mansion was already decorated with lanterns and lanterns, welcoming the Lantern Festival of Anqi City.

Gu Chaomu and Qiao Wanwan waited there for a long time, but Xie Ze did not arrive.

Gu Chaomu looked at the sky and was somewhat dissatisfied:

"Why haven't they arrived yet?"

"... "

Qiao Wanwan and Chunxia fell silent after hearing Gu Chaomu's complaints.

Qiao Wanwan simply told Xie Ze without asking whether he wanted to come along.

Judging from their current appearance, they probably don't want to come anymore.

After all, something bad happened at noon.

Qiao Wanwan was grateful that she was still alive, thinking about how she had been slapped twice in the face by her.

Given this awkward situation, how could the other party possibly come back?

Sure enough, Xie Yi rushed out of the mansion to inform them.

"Young Master Gu, Miss Qiao, my young master is unwell and it is not advisable for him to go out today. Please have fun outside."

Upon hearing this, Gu Chaomu's brows furrowed with impatience, and she muttered a curse under her breath.

"What a waste of time."

But in front of everyone, Gu Chaomu changed his tune and said with concern.

"In that case, your young master should rest well in the manor. We'll head out now."

"Okay, thank you again, and I wish you all a great time."

After Xie Yi finished speaking to Gu Chaomu with a smile, his gaze fell on Qiao Wanwan, and he put away his friendly smile, even giving her a strange glare.

"... "

Those involved, witnessing this, were speechless for a moment.

What merit or ability did she possess to be regarded as an enemy by Xie Yi?

Could it be that he knows what he did to Xie Ze?

Qiao Wanwan humbly shifted her gaze away from him.

"Wanwan, let's go."

"it is good."

Tonight in Anqi City, every street is adorned with countless lanterns. From the air, the streets are brightly lit and decorated, resembling a dragon in motion.

The crowd was very dense; people were almost shoulder to shoulder.

Especially in entertainment venues, the lantern festival not only offers lantern viewing, but also activities such as releasing river lanterns, solving lantern riddles, dragon and lion dances, acrobatic performances, and more.

All the entertainment venues of ancient people were displayed at this moment, so the festive atmosphere was very lively.

The group walked along the road, looking at the bustling street, and were very happy.

Qiao Wanwan overheard a passing young couple saying shyly:

"My love, let's go to the Magpie Bridge and make a wish. They say it's very effective. It will surely ensure that we stay together forever and never leave each other."

"Okay, whatever Jiaojiao says goes."

Qiao Wanwan raised an eyebrow and smiled slightly. Sure enough, there are always things to pray for in love everywhere.

If fate truly brings you together, no matter how you try to escape, he will always follow you.

Besides, people in ancient times were so feudal; if love really made them become family, they would publicize it extensively.

But if a relationship doesn't work out, no one would ever say it out loud, right?

It's laughable to promote the bridge as having such miraculous powers.

Therefore, she felt that the things others praised were completely unbelievable.

But Gu Chaomu, who was beside him, trusted him completely.

They even thought that Qiao Wanwan, being a girl, must also believe in such things.

He could then use it to prove his affection for her and win back his scattered thoughts.

He walked directly in front of the woman, stopped her, and said:

"Wanwan, let's go take a look at the bridge over there together."

"?"

Qiao Wanwan looked at Gu Chaomu with a face full of question marks, as if she were looking at an idiot.

Are you all right?

You actually believe that?

Moreover, what kind of relationship do they have and where are they going?

What happened to the promised sibling relationship?

It seems the male lead has some tricks up his sleeve.

"Well, Brother Gu, you can go over there if you want. Wanwan can just wander around here."

"How can that be? Have you forgotten how dangerous it is outside? If you don't come with me, you might run into those troublesome guys."

"... "

Qiao Wanwan sighed softly.

"Alright, then Wanwan will go outside and take a look."

"... "

Hmm, that works too.

Gu Chaomu had a good plan.

Anyway, when there are a lot of people, we can take her to the bridge and try it out.

"Alright, Wanwan, let's go."

Gu Chaomu suddenly extended his gentlemanly hand, which completely baffled Qiao Wanwan.

"... "

"Let's go."

She pretended not to see anything, took a step forward, and led Chunxia, ​​who was watching the gossip, away from where she stood.

He awkwardly and stiffly withdrew his hand, which had been hanging in the air, and walked towards Qiao Wanwan.

When the group arrived near the legendary, supposedly very effective Magpie Bridge, it became crowded with people.

Everyone was eager to walk onto the bridge and receive good luck from the bridge god.

"Wanwan, stay close to me."

"understood."

Qiao Wanwan behind him only gave him a few perfunctory replies, her face full of disdain.

With so many people coming and going, the bridge will eventually be trampled down by the crowd.

It's dangerous and not fun at all; I don't know what's worth visiting.

Gu Chaomu, who was in front, was very happy to hear the woman behind him reply.

It was as if the woman would inevitably be brought onto the bridge.

He then grabbed the woman's wrist and rushed straight onto the bridge.

"Wanwan, hold on tight."

"... "

...