Lu Shiyan stared into my eyes, his expression somewhat confused, as if searching for traces of someone from the past.
Was he thinking of me?
But Lu Shiyan, it's already too late!
Even if I've been reborn, it's impossible for us now. All I want now is to devour your flesh, drink your blood, and grind you and that bitch to dust!
Lu Shiyan murmured under his breath, "Jiang Wanwan."
"That's right."
I gave him a gentle smile, then turned back to Lu Yanchen. "Let's go."
Until the car drove away, I could see the person standing stiffly in the snow. Lu Shiyan still wore an expression of disbelief.
I read his lips: "Alike, just too alike."
Before I could withdraw my gaze, my wrist was suddenly gripped tightly, hurting me.
Meeting Lu Yanchen's icy, murderous gaze, I cowardly cried out, "It hurts, the wound is going to split open."
Only then did Lu Yanchen remember the hand I had used to cut my wrist was hidden under my sleeve. He quickly pulled up my sleeve to check.
I tugged on his sleeve and smiled, "I was tricking you. It was this hand that I cut."
Lu Yanchen's face turned even darker and colder. He was about to pull his hand away when I furrowed my brows and cried out, "It really hurts."
The man's grip cowardly loosened. His gaze fell on my bandage, his
deep voice : "What exactly is your purpose?"
Before, I always thought Uncle was cold and unfeeling, never considering getting close to him. But now I realized that beneath this man's indifferent exterior actually lay a gentle heart.
He didn't seem as frightening as I had imagined.
My deliberate emphasis on my identity earlier had clearly caught his attention.
I had no choice but to play weak. "What purpose could I have? I was just afraid you..."
"Afraid of what?"
I lowered my head and whispered, "I was afraid you wouldn't want me."
This wasn't a lie. I was truly afraid he wouldn't marry me. That way, I wouldn't be able to get the evidence of Lu Shiyan and Su Ning'an's affair.
After all, I'm not part of the Su family now and can't easily approach the two of them. Moreover, after being photographed, they would definitely be more careful and not easily give others cause for criticism.
Only Lu Yanchen possessed a large amount of evidence; just one piece would be enough to seal their fate.
I couldn't wait for the day to come when I would reveal their ugly masks to the world.
Before that day arrives, I still need to repay Su Ning'an a thousand, ten thousand times over for what she did to me before!
If they knew my flesh and blood were still hidden in the statue at the marital home, how would Lu Shiyan's expression be?
With Lu Shiyan knowing my chances of survival were slim, and now a woman who looks very much like me appears, would he develop feelings for this woman?
Especially since this woman is about to marry his uncle.
My death is not the end. Given Lu's father's mindset, once this storm passes, he would surely find a reason to arrange another marriage for Lu Shiyan.
Would he want Jiang Wanwan?
People are inherently, especially men.
The moment he shows me favor, it would be a huge blow to Su Ning'an.
If I'm not mistaken, her intentional pregnancy is paving the way to marry Lu Shiyan.
What's the fun in a one-person show? I want them to fight like dogs, biting each other, losing everything they gained, falling from great heights with nothing, dying without a burial place!
My mind had already conceived a vast revenge plan, and Lu Yanchen was the most crucial part.
This marriage must happen today!
I kept my head down, my eyes lowered so he couldn't see the expression on my face. To him, I probably looked like a sensitive young girl.
His深沉 voice sounded above my head: "Jiang Wanwan, even if it's just acting, people will mock your husband for being a cripple in the future. Have you really thought it through and decided to marry me?"
I slowly looked up, met the seriousness in his eyes, and nodded. "Mr. Lu, I am serious. Believe me."
Having experienced life and death, I'm afraid I can never love anyone else in this lifetime.
Coincidentally, Lu Yanchen also has someone in his heart; he is the best choice for marriage.
"Alright."
He slowly released my hand. "Apart from being unable to give you love, I can compensate you materially."
I smiled at him. "That's exactly what I want."
My love-struck brain has been cured. From now on, I only want to focus on my career and revenge!
He stared blankly at my smile, lost in thought, seemingly reminded of something.
The rest of the journey was silent. The car passed by the neighborhood of my marital home.
I was scheming about how to draw everyone's attention to that statue.
Probably, Huang Yu hadn't found any leads so far.
Once the statue is investigated, the truth can be uncovered by following the clues.
"What are you thinking about?"
I looked up and realized the car had already arrived at the entrance of the civil affairs bureau.
Lu Yanchen assessed my expression. "Are you having second thoughts? If you regret it, there's still time."
I held his hand. "No regrets."
It's quite laughable, really. Lu Shiyan and I were together for so long, we discussed marriage, yet we never actually got the marriage certificate.
We had talked about it several times, but something always happened on the way to get it.
Either an accident or Su Ning'an interrupted. Looking back now, it seemed destined that we wouldn't have a result.
I never thought I would end up in a flash marriage with Lu Shiyan's uncle.
To cooperate with him, I could only sit for the photo.
Thinking that from today onwards, I would embark on a new life, I was extremely happy.
The photographer put down the camera. "Sir, could you smile a little? You look as serious as if you're attending a funeral."
Lu Yanchen had that same icy face, unchanged for years. He wouldn't change just because of the photographer's words. Even without love, this was still my marriage certificate, and I hoped it wouldn't be pity.
So, I leaned close to Lu Yanchen's ear and whispered behave in a spoiled manner, "Good brother, please smile a little!"
My breath lightly brushed against his earlobe. Lu Yanchen's fair, jade-like ear instantly turned a shade of Yanhong.
"Alright, look here."
I raised my lips in a smile, and the moment was captured.
We quickly received the marriage certificate. Lu Yanchen still had that aloof demeanor. "I'll take you back to the hospital."
"No, I married you, so naturally, I should live with you. Mr. Lu, let's move in together."
Clearly, the rapid development was a bit too much for Lu Yanchen to accept. I quickly explained, "Um, don't misunderstand. I won't do anything to you. I just want to be with you. After all, I'm yours now..."
Lu Yanchen looked at me with a hint of helplessness in his eyes. "First, come back to the Lu family old residence with me. When I have time, I'll take you to choose a marital home."
Back to the old residence?
My eyes lit up! That way, I could get close to the scumbag and the bitch! And also quickly find the negatives of the photos Lu Yanchen had taken.
"Alright, I'll listen to you."
The car drove to the Lu family old residence. Familiar scenery came into view.
I stood at the entrance of the Lu family, a cold smile curling my lips.
Lu Shiyan, I'm back.