Section 1

At this moment, these flowers and balloons, this red carpet, pricked her so that she dared not open her eyes to look.

Sitting on the bench, Qiao Jiale stared blankly at his back. He had maintained this posture for a long time, standing here in silence, smoking one cigarette after another, with the windowsill littered with cigarette butts

At this moment, she should not be here; she should be standing beside him in front of the officiant, exchanging rings, kissing each other, and making vows for a lifetime.

On the night when the wedding date was set, Ruan Ruan brought a whole box of beer to find her. On the rooftop of her rented apartment, her joy was evident in her eyes, unable to be concealed. She opened can after can of beer, pulling her along to clink glasses in celebration. In the deep of night, like a madwoman, she shouted into the dimly lit night: "Ding Dang, Ding Dang, you know, he is my wish! Now, I have fulfilled my wish! I am really, really, really so happy!"

Regarding her wedding with him, she had imagined many scenarios. She would be unaccustomed to wearing a dress and high heels, worried that she might clumsily fall, feeling nervous, and excited to the point of being incoherent. She even thought that she would definitely have insomnia the night before, wondering what to do about dark circles under her eyes. Yet, among all these scenarios, she had never imagined it would be like this before her eyes.

"Dingdang, why do you think this is?" Ruanruan asked Fengling in a low voice, almost to herself.

She is still unwilling to give up

He raised his hand, plucked the red flower that clashed with the pale surroundings, and tucked it into his suit pocket

She stood in the groom's lounge, breathing slightly heavily, her forehead already covered with fine beads of sweat, smudging her makeup. With her hands hanging down, she stared blankly at the bright sunlight streaming in at noon, her eyes filled with confusion

After waiting for a long time, the elevator finally arrived

The window was wide open, and the wind rushed in. In the southern city at the beginning of May, it was still a bit chilly; the cool breeze was refreshing. He extinguished the cigarette butt and, as he lowered his head, noticed the boutonniere of the groom pinned to his chest. Something flickered in his previously calm eyes, but soon, they returned to that state of silence.

Watching the numbers rise layer by layer, she silently wondered to herself, could it be him? When the elevator doors opened, would he step out from within?

Feng Ling did not persuade her any further. She understood the kind of desire that Ruan Ruan spoke of, and for someone who had never actively pursued anything, such a desire could be extremely destructive, even becoming an obsession.

Feng Ling helped Ruan Ruan up, speaking in a tone as if coaxing a child: "Regardless of whether he has something important to attend to, right now, the most important thing is that you must come with me to take care of your foot injury, be good."

However, how unbelievable and absurd it is, her groom has disappeared

Ruan Ruan was immersed in her own emotions and did not notice Gu Hengzhi's expression. However, Feng Ling, who stood beside her, could see it clearly. The usually playful and unserious Gu Hengzhi appeared terrifying when angry, as if his entire being was filled with a murderous aura

There is a small hospital near the hotel. When Guan Guan was carried into the hospital lobby by Gu Hengzhi, passersby couldn't help but stare at her. It is no wonder, as she was wearing a pure white wedding dress, which was truly eye-catching

She has searched every floor of the hotel, which has over twenty stories, leaving no restroom unchecked. In the end, she returned to this floor.

More than an hour ago, she had secretly come here to meet him. She said she was very nervous, and he gently reassured her

Gu Hengzhi gritted his teeth and said: "That kid Fu Xizhou better not show up, otherwise I will really kill him"

A hand gently rested on her shoulder. "Ruan Ruan..." Feng Ling's voice was filled with concern as she looked at Gu Ruan Ruan's right foot. "Your foot is injured. Come with me to treat the wound, alright?"

Feng Ling rushed over and grabbed her, feeling reluctant but unable to ignore her foot injury: "Gu Ruanruan, wake up! Fu Xizhou has run away from the wedding! He is not here, and even if you turn the entire hotel upside down, you will not find him!"

Feng Ling urged her to think carefully. She still remembered Ruan Ruan's response at that time. She said, "Ding Dang, it was you who said that if you want something, you must strive for it with all your might. I have no ambition in life, nor do I have any grand dreams. Since childhood, I have never particularly looked forward to anything, because I know well that if you do not have expectations, you will not be disappointed. But ever since I met him, for the first time, I have had desires; I want to be with him, and it has become my wish. I have no ambition in life, nor do I have any grand dreams. Since childhood, I have never particularly looked forward to anything, because I know well that if you do not have expectations, you will not be disappointed. But ever since I met him, for the first time, I have had desires; I want to be with him, and it has become my wish. Ding Dang, he is my wish.

There is none, his presence is nowhere to be found.

"Can you walk?" Feng Ling asked, then squatted down and said, "I will carry you on my back."

What could be more important than this moment? If there is indeed something, you could at least say a word. Leaving without notice and turning off your phone makes your intentions very clear

Gu Hengzhi crouched down, lifted Ruan Ruan's wedding dress, and his expression grew even more unpleasant. He took off his coat, draped it over her, and then picked her up.

Ruan Ruan lowered her head to glance at her ankle, which was swollen and bruised. It was her first time wearing high heels, and it took her a long time to adapt before she could walk comfortably. How could she manage to run at full speed? She stumbled while going up the stairs, kicked off the troublesome shoes, and continued to run, surprisingly not feeling any pain.

She had never seen her that happy before

I do not cry, not because I am not sad, but for the sake of being with you, I tread this thorny path. However, this is a choice I willingly made, and I will resolutely walk to the end without regret.

At this moment, she still harbors hope

Ruan Ruan shook her head and said, "It's alright, I can walk"

He is my wish

Previously, all her thoughts were focused on finding someone, and she did not feel any pain. Perhaps it was because her feet had swollen even more; after taking just two steps, she felt a piercing pain and could not help but let out a "hiss".

In a hospital on the outskirts of Liancheng

Ruan Ruan gazed at Feng Ling, as if she had not heard what she was saying, her brows slightly furrowed, her eyes filled with confusion

She did not know where the problem lay. What was supposed to be a beautiful wedding ended up turning into a huge joke. The guests were all abuzz with discussions, the banquet naturally dispersed, and her grandfather was furious. The old man had navigated the business world all his life, valued his reputation above all, and had never lost face to such an extent. Moreover, he had high blood pressure, and the anger caused him to faint, necessitating a trip to the hospital

"Brother, have you found him?" Ruan Ruan asked the visitor anxiously

At this moment, she was running barefoot down the hotel corridor, holding up the hem of her wedding dress, anxiously pushing open one door after another. The long corridor, with its soft carpet, made no sound under her hurried steps, and her fleeting figure appeared like a silent film under the shadows of the lights. She searched from the first room to the last, then turned back to check each room again.

Feng Ling looked at her friend, wishing she could slap her awake. Upon learning of her decision to marry Fu Xizhou, Feng Ling was not optimistic about this sudden and hasty marriage. Ruan Ruan loved too painfully and too obsessively, while Fu Xizhou remained perpetually indifferent.

Feng Ling gently said to Gu Hengzhi: "Brother Gu, Ruan Ruan has injured her foot"

Feng Ling had no choice but to support her as they slowly walked towards the elevator

She inhaled the faint scent of disinfectant, her heart filled with mixed emotions. On a day that should have been filled with joy, she found herself in a hospital. There could be no bride more unfortunate than her. She buried her head in Gu Hengzhi's chest, and he tightened his embrace around her.

Ruan Ruan shook her head and turned to walk outside

With a "ding," the door opened, and someone walked out, but it was not the person she had been longing for.

Feng Ling was struck by this statement, leaving her at a loss for words. What followed was a deep sense of pity and concern for Ruan Ruan. She naturally remembered what she had said; during the first semester of her junior year, she had worked tirelessly for a design competition in her department, often staying up all night. When Ruan Ruan found out, she scolded her, and in response, she had said a few things to her. However, those were material things. Some outcomes, such as wealth, status, or good grades in exams, can be achieved through hard work. She naturally remembered what she had said; during the first semester of her junior year, she had worked tirelessly for a design competition in her department, often staying up all night. When Ruan Ruan found out, she scolded her, and in response, she had said a few things to her. However, those were material things. Some outcomes, no matter how hard you strive, cannot be exchanged for what you desire in your heart, such as love.

She slowly crouched down, hugging her arms tightly. The sunlight was clearly very good, yet she felt so cold.

the same time

Outside the operating room on the third floor, in the long, silent corridor, a man dressed in a black suit stands by the window. The cigarette between his fingers has burned down to the end, yet he seems oblivious to it. The last spark has singed his finger, but the searing pain does not cause him to furrow his brow.

She appears thin, but in reality, she is not light. Feng Ling is even wearing high heels; how could she possibly carry her

Dingdang, he must have something important to deal with, right?" Before Fengling could respond, Ruanruan spoke again. Perhaps she didn't need her answer at all

Feng Ling sat up straight, almost blurting out—what else could it be? A man disappearing from a wedding simply means he no longer wants to marry you. She had always spoken frankly in front of Ruan Ruan, but at this moment, these words were stuck in her throat, unable to be uttered

"Xizhou Ge, I am sorry..." Qiao Jiale walked up to him, her voice low, "But at that time, I was really scared, I didn't think of anything, just called you. Besides you, I truly didn't know who else to turn to..." She slightly tilted her head to look at him, her delicate face marked by faint traces of tears, her eyes slightly red.

Feng Ling softened her tone and said, "Be obedient, let's go to the infirmary first." She held tightly onto Ruan Ruan's hand, leading her away. After taking two steps, Ruan Ruan suddenly crouched down. Since the two were holding hands, Feng Ling was caught off guard and was pulled down to sit on the ground. Fortunately, the carpet in the corridor was soft.

Although Ruan Ruan appears carefree and indifferent to everything, she is not a hasty person. However, whenever she encounters Fu Xizhou, all her rationality disappears.

The laughter that can drift in the night sky still lingers before my eyes, the joy has not yet faded, and the hurt comes so swiftly

Her gaze darkened; it seems he still has not made contact.

This hotel belongs to the Nguyen family. Her grandfather dotes on her and has specifically reserved this entire floor for her wedding. The carpets have been specially replaced with red ones, and each room is adorned with fresh flowers and balloons. In fact, she feels it is a bit extravagant, but her grandfather says, "Don't all you girls like such a dreamlike atmosphere?" So she did not oppose it any further