Chapter 573: Follow Me, Will You?

Jiang Baobao paused upon hearing this, and an answer formed in her mind almost immediately.

"Perhaps it's because... Sister Xin'ai and Qin Yiyan haven't known each other for very long, and since it's a marriage arranged by the family... she must feel a bit uncomfortable..."

"I understand."

Cai Xiaotang nodded, her expression suddenly turning somewhat emotional: "Love that cannot be arranged freely is the most painful, but fortunately, that Qin Yiyan sounds like a decent person; at the very least, Sister Xin'ai won't be at a disadvantage..."

The two looked at each other, their eyes filled with the same helplessness, along with a reason hidden in their hearts that neither had spoken aloud.

That is...

Liu Xin'ai was still thinking about Jiang Chenghao, whom she had just seen a few days ago.

One hour later—the guests in the church took their seats, and melodious music began to play, signaling the start of the ceremony.

Dressed in a white suit, Qin Yiyan had only just walked in through the church entrance when he immediately attracted everyone's gazes and praise.

Once he stood still, everyone's gazes gathered once more at the other door of the church.

Liu Tengnian was in a suit; although his face bore signs of illness, his eyes were full of spirit.

Standing beside him was Liu Xin'ai, who was holding his arm.

"Now, I invite the bride to enter."

The priest smiled as he looked toward the Liu Family father and daughter outside the door.

The music played again, and a smiling Liu Tengnian and Liu Xin'ai walked over slowly.

She held a holy white bouquet in her hands, looking at the man standing at the end of the red carpet, waiting for her.

Yet, her heart could not stir a single ripple.

Soon—the two stood still before the altar.

Liu Tengnian smiled as he placed Liu Xin'ai's hand into Qin Yiyan's.

The priest also stood before the altar, preparing to read the vows.

Qin Yiyan looked at the person before him, a momentary flash of confusion crossing his eyes.

It was not that he had never thought about the scene of his wedding.

But at that time, his heart clearly could not stir a single ripple.

Yet now, looking at the person before him, he did not know why his heart felt a bit tight.

The woman before him would soon be his wife.

Even though she never showed him a pleasant face, and her heart was not with him.

"Mr. Qin Yiyan, do you take her?"

The priest had finished reading the vows.

Qin Yiyan's gaze flickered for an instant, and he suddenly curled his lips slightly.

"I do."

He spat out these two words without hesitation, the look in his eyes as he watched Liu Xin'ai suddenly filled with a sense of determination.

No matter what she thought.

He would always have a way to change her mind!

That would be interesting... wouldn't it?

He really wanted to see what she would look like on the day she broke the ice, when she fell in love with someone...

The priest continued to read the vows.

Liu Xin'ai's eyes were indeed staring blankly at the person in front of her.

It was about to end.

She would soon be the true Mrs. Qin...

Liu Xin'ai felt as if she heard her heart sinking into a quagmire, until she could no longer hear an echo.

Immediately after, hearing the priest call her name to ask the question, she then spoke softly: "I do."

Off the altar, Liu Tengnian was already smiling with a face full of gratification.

Qin Fu and Qin Mu also nodded repeatedly in satisfaction.

"Very well, now the bride and groom may exchange rings!"

The priest closed the Bible, and a pair of little flower children also walked in from outside the door.

Each held a small velvet cushion, upon which sat two crystal boxes, each containing a ring.

Liu Xin'ai watched as those glittering rings moved from afar to near, appearing before her.

Qin Yiyan reached out first to pick up the one belonging to her, then took her hand.

Liu Xin'ai lowered her eyes, looking at the ring about to be placed on her finger, like a shackle.

But just at this moment—"Wait a minute!!!"

A man's voice suddenly resounded throughout the entire venue!

Almost everyone was startled by this voice and turned their heads to look toward the direction of the door.

Then they saw a man in a black suit running in, panting for breath.

"Uncle!!!"

Jiang Baobao and Cai Xiaotang stood up at the same time, looking in surprise at Jiang Chenghao, who was already standing before Liu Xin'ai.

Liu Tengnian and the Qin Family parents were even more shocked.

Liu Xin'ai abruptly pulled back her hand, looking at the person before her in disbelief.

"Cheng Hao... you... how did you..."

Looking at Jiang Chenghao's attire, she already understood everything.

Qin Yiyan also instantly furrowed his brows, a rare look of surprise appearing on his face.

Why had Jiang Chenghao come at a time like this?

Was he here to crash the wedding?

Subconsciously, he gripped the ring he had been about to place on Liu Xin'ai's finger so tightly that his palm ached, yet he remained completely unaware of it.

The next second—he saw Jiang Chenghao take a small box out of his pocket and slowly open it.

"Xin'ai, I've brought the ring."

Jiang Chenghao looked at Liu Xin'ai and took out the ring she had returned to him earlier.

The onlookers suddenly gasped, all realizing what was going on.

"Is he here to crash the wedding?"

Someone asked in a low voice, only to be immediately hushed by those around them, signaling to watch the show quietly.

"Jiang Chenghao! Today is Xin'ai's wedding! You two have already broken up!"

Liu Tengnian wanted to speak up and stop him.

Jiang Chenghao, however, ignored him completely and just slowly said, "Xin'ai, I came today to fight for our future one last time. This ring was always meant for you; are you willing to accept it again?"

He asked with extreme caution.

Liu Xin'ai, however, stood frozen in place.

Jiang Chenghao's hand trembled slightly; he took a deep breath and continued, "I know you still have me in your heart. I can take you away from here. We can go wherever you like, and we can leave everything here behind! As long as you are willing to come with me, I can accompany you to do anything you enjoy! I will make sure you are happy every day, without a single worry!

I want you to spend the rest of your life in happiness, and that happiness is something I will give you... Xin'ai, look at me again, will you?"

As he spoke, he slightly raised his hand, holding up the ring, looking at Liu Xin'ai with a face full of hope, his eyes almost pleading.

Liu Xin'ai stared back at him, equally dazed.

From the moment she saw him take out the ring, her heart had already been entirely with him.

In her mind, she couldn't help but paint a picture of the scene he had just described.

They would leave this place.

They would go to a place where no one knew them and start a new life.

Just like before...

He would coax her into being happy every day and take care of her with meticulous attention.

The two of them would have no worries, with only each other in their eyes...

As long as she took one step forward... bravely took his hand, and abandoned everything here...

All those images from just now could come true...

"Cheng Hao..."

Liu Xin'ai whispered his name softly and couldn't help but take a step toward him.

"Xin'ai!!!"

Liu Tengnian's angry voice rang out.

Liu Xin'ai's wrist was also suddenly grabbed from behind!

From beginning to end, Qin Yiyan had not said a word.

Only at this moment could he finally no longer hide a trace of panic in his eyes.

Liu Xin'ai!

She actually dared to...