0p0 Chapter 165: Being a Bride Again
Chapter 165: Being a Bride Again
The next morning, Yangjia Village was enveloped in a festive atmosphere, with lights and decorations everywhere.
The sunlight shone through the window onto Shi Qingqian's face. She slowly opened her eyes, but was instantly awakened by the bustling sounds outside the window.
She stood up and walked to the window, slightly lifted a corner of the curtain, and saw a prosperous scene in Boss Lei's yard.
The red silk fluttered in the wind and the big red lanterns were hung high, as if showing off the upcoming "happy event".
People were busily moving about in the yard, some were setting up the venue, some were moving items, their faces filled with false joy.
Shi Qingqian watched all this, her heart filled with disgust and anger. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.
At this moment, there was a sudden knock on the door.
Shi Qingqian's heart tightened, and she asked cautiously, "Who?"
"It's me, girl. Boss Lei asked me to bring you your wedding dress," came Aunt Yue's voice.
Shi Qingqian frowned, hesitated for a moment, then slowly opened the door.
Aunt Yue led a few middle-aged women and stood at the door, holding a gorgeous red wedding dress in her hands.
"Hurry up and try on this wedding dress to see if it fits you. You are the protagonist today, so you must dress up beautifully," Aunt Yue said with a flattering smile on her face, but Shi Qingqian saw a hint of helplessness and fear in her eyes.
Shi Qingqian looked at Aunt Yue and those middle-aged women. Although she was unwilling in her heart, she could only endure it temporarily.
She lowered her eyes slightly to hide the anger and indomitable spirit in them.
Aunt Yue and the middle-aged women carefully unfolded the wedding dress. The bright red color was like a burning flame, stinging Shi Qingqian's eyes.
They gently put the wedding dress on Shi Qingqian, their movements soft and skillful, as if they were treating a precious work of art.
"Girl, just listen to Boss Lei," Aunt Yue advised softly while arranging her wedding dress. "Boss Lei may seem a bit harsh, but he really cares about you. Your good days are still ahead. Maybe we will have to look forward to your care in the future."
A middle-aged woman nearby quickly followed Aunt Yue's words and said, "Yes, Boss Lei is powerful. If you follow him, you won't have to live a hard life in the future. The lives of those children are in your hands. If you don't agree, they will be in trouble."
The other woman sighed softly and said earnestly, "We've all been through this and know how difficult life is. If you obey Boss Lei now, you'll have everything you want in the future. A wise man knows how to adapt to changing times. If you keep being stubborn, you'll end up with nothing good."
Aunt Yue helped Shi Qingqian straighten the hem of her skirt and continued to persuade her, "Girl, think about it carefully. This is the only solution. If you marry Boss Lei, he might be happy and let those children go. And you can live a stable life, which is better than living in fear like this."
No matter how much they talked, Shi Qingqian remained silent.
She stood there quietly, like a sculpture, her eyes empty yet determined. The bright wedding dress on her seemed like an irony at this moment.
Aunt Yue and the middle-aged women became more and more anxious when they saw Shi Qingqian's silence.
They exchanged uneasy glances and tried to persuade again.
Aunt Yue coughed lightly, breaking the oppressive silence: "Miss, just say something. If you remain silent like this, we don't know what to do."
"You know Boss Lei's temper. If you keep refusing to agree, he'll get angry and we'll all suffer."
The middle-aged woman next to her said anxiously, "Girl, please have some pity on us. We have no other choice. If you don't cooperate, we won't be able to explain ourselves. The lives of those children depend on this."
However, Shi Qingqian remained silent. All she felt was disgust towards Boss Lei and worry about the children. She was completely unmoved by these persuasions.
The atmosphere in the room became extremely heavy, and the voices of persuasion from Aunt Yue and others gradually faded.
Shi Qingqian doesn't eat anything soft or hard.
They looked at her helplessly, not knowing what to do.
Time seemed to freeze at this moment, with only the bustling sounds outside the window reminding everyone that this "wedding banquet" was approaching.
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Just when the heavy atmosphere was almost suffocating, the door was slowly pushed open and Boss Lei walked in.
He was wearing a neat white suit and tie, which made his figure look even more upright.
Boss Lei has a delicate and fair face, with sword-like eyebrows slanting into his temples, eyes as deep as pools, and thin lips slightly raised under his high nose bridge, with a faint smile.
His hair was neatly combed back, revealing a smooth forehead, and his whole body exuded an aristocratic temperament.
If no one knew his true identity, it would be difficult for anyone to associate such a handsome man with the cruel leader of human trafficking.
Boss Lei's gaze first fell on Shi Qingqian, and a hint of imperceptible pride flashed in his eyes.
Seeing the wedding dress on Shi Qingqian, he nodded with satisfaction, then turned his gaze to Aunt Yue and others.
When Aunt Yue and the middle-aged women saw Boss Lei come in, they immediately fell silent, with nervous expressions on their faces.
Boss Lei raised his chin slightly, his voice low and magnetic: "How is it? Is she ready?"
Aunt Yue quickly replied, "Boss, the girl... is still not very willing to talk."
Boss Lei frowned, walked up to Shi Qingqian, lifted her chin and asked her to look directly into his eyes.
"What? Haven't you figured it out yet?" Boss Lei's eyes revealed a hint of threat. "You'd better obey me, otherwise, those kids won't be so lucky."
Shi Qingqian turned her head away in disgust, the anger in her eyes threatening to burst forth, "Is this all you can say to threaten me?"
Boss Lei was slightly stunned, then chuckled, "As expected of my woman, she has a really bad temper."
Boss Lei grabbed her jaw and forced her face to face him.
His fingers were long and powerful, and a slight force caused Shi Qingqian to feel a pain. Shi Qingqian was forced to look directly into Boss Lei's deep eyes.
Boss Lei's eyes were filled with a hint of anger and possessiveness. He stared at Shi Qingqian closely and said, "You should know that you have no other choice now. Be obedient and become my bride. I will love you well."
Shi Qingqian's jaw was pinched so hard that it hurt, but she still held her head high stubbornly: "Then I'll tell you, I'm already married and I love my husband very much. I can't possibly marry you."
Boss Lei's face instantly darkened, and the anger in his eyes grew even stronger.
"So what if we're married? Here, I have the final say."