Zheng Hao’s face was ashen, his expression darker than a stormy sky.
At this moment, he finally understood what it truly felt like to wear a “green hat”—the humiliating term for being cheated on in Chinese culture.
Unable to hold back his fury, he slapped Zhao Liqing repeatedly, his voice dripping with rage. “You despicable slut! You’ve been lying to me all along! You dared to make me a fool, cheating on me this whole time! I’m going to kill you! I’ll beat you to death!”
Zhao Liqing shrieked in pain as she was slapped over and over again. Her hair was disheveled, and she cried uncontrollably.
Zheng Hao continued hitting her, his fury only growing. “Divorce! You’re leaving with nothing! If you dare to take a penny, I’ll make sure your entire family—your parents and your brother—are ruined!”
Zhao Liqing completely broke down.
She had schemed for years, exhausting every tactic to marry into the Zheng family, dreaming of a life as a wealthy socialite. But tonight, her dreams had utterly crumbled.
And all of this was because of Ye Chen!
Her hatred for Ye Chen was beyond words. But as she looked at him, Ye Chen merely smirked disdainfully and said to Xiao Churan, “Let’s leave them to their dogfight, wife. We’re going.”
With that, he gently took Xiao Churan’s hand and headed for the elevator.
Xiao Churan was stunned, her beautiful eyes trembling with disbelief.
How did Ye Chen know so much about Zhao Liqing’s dark past?
Unable to hold back her curiosity, she asked as they walked, “Ye Chen, did you investigate all of that?”
“How could I have such skills?” Ye Chen chuckled, brushing it off. “Back in college, there was a classmate who Zhao Liqing hurt deeply. That person spent years digging up dirt on her. It just came in handy now.”
He spoke casually as if it were no big deal, leading her into the elevator as he did.
Inside the elevator, Ye Chen pressed the button for the top floor.
Xiao Churan quickly asked, “Ye Chen, did you press the wrong floor? The top floor is the Sky Garden, isn’t it?”
Ye Chen smiled softly and replied, “No mistake. That’s exactly where we’re going—the Sky Garden.”
Those words struck Xiao Churan like a bolt of lightning.
The Sky Garden? How was that possible?
Everyone in Jinling knew that the Sky Garden had been completely booked out tonight by a mysterious figure.
Even if Ye Chen had the means, it would be impossible to secure a table there, let alone use it for their wedding anniversary.
But then, a daring thought crossed her mind: Could Ye Chen… could he be the mysterious person who booked the entire Sky Garden?
It sounded like a fantasy, but at this moment, what other explanation could there be?
Heart racing, she couldn’t help but ask, “Ye Chen, did you book the entire Sky Garden?”
Ye Chen smiled gently. “Yes, I did. Tonight, I want to give you the biggest surprise—a grand wedding that no one else could ever replicate!”
“W-What?!”
Xiao Churan felt her brain short-circuit.
If this was truly the surprise Ye Chen had prepared for her, then tonight… wouldn’t she be the happiest woman in all of Jinling?
Her breathing quickened, her thoughts spinning in chaos.
As her thoughts swirled, the elevator doors opened to the top floor of the Shangri-La Hotel.
At the entrance stood a staff member who bowed politely and greeted them with a warm smile. “Ms. Xiao, on behalf of the Shangri-La Hotel, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to you and Mr. Ye on your wedding anniversary.”
Ye Chen waved them off with a faint smile and said, “You may all leave now.”
The staff quickly exited, leaving the entire Sky Garden for just the two of them.
Xiao Churan was still in a daze.
Before her was a vast, elegantly decorated space, radiating luxury.
The crystal chandeliers on the ceiling cast a soft, serene glow, filling the space with an atmosphere of quiet elegance.
A gentle piano melody played in the background, weaving a soothing charm that seemed to dissolve all worries.
Everywhere, fresh, high-grade flowers—flown in from abroad—emitted a delicate fragrance. It wasn’t overwhelming but subtle, like a whisper of spring, enhancing the tranquil ambiance.
As the piano melody shifted, the timeless wedding classic, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, began to play.
Caught up in admiring the scenery, Xiao Churan suddenly noticed Ye Chen, now dressed in a perfectly tailored suit, walking toward her with a bouquet of flowers in hand.
With every step he took, the crystal floor beneath him shimmered with radiant red hearts that seemed to dance to the music, creating a mesmerizing visual effect.
Outside the Sky Garden, countless onlookers gazed in awe through the glass walls and floor, captivated by the enchanting scene within.
Although the frosted glass blurred the details, they could see the silhouettes of a man and a woman surrounded by flowers and elegance.
Countless women outside whispered enviously:
“This is the most romantic thing I’ve ever seen in my life!”
“If I were that woman, I could die happy right now!”
“Whoever that man is, he must be the mysterious billionaire everyone’s been talking about!”
“I wish we could see their faces! This is pure torture!”
Inside the Sky Garden, Xiao Churan was overwhelmed, completely immersed in the beauty and emotion of the moment.
Ye Chen stepped in front of her, gesturing toward the breathtaking night view of Jinling through the floor-to-ceiling windows. His voice was tender as he said, “Churan, I love you. I couldn’t give you a proper wedding back then, but I hope this one—just for the two of us—makes up for it.”
Tears streamed down Xiao Churan’s face as she covered her mouth, sobbing uncontrollably.
Overcome with emotion, she threw herself into Ye Chen’s arms and cried, “I love it! I truly love it! Thank you, Ye Chen! Thank you!”
Her voice was choked with emotion, her tears falling like pearls. At that moment, Xiao Churan felt that all the hardships she’d endured over the past three years were worth it.
No matter how Ye Chen had managed all of this, at this moment, she was undeniably the happiest woman in all of Jinling.
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