Looking at his daughter's disbelieving expression, Qin Yuanfeng's heart ached with tenderness. He tightly grasped Su Beibei's small hand and said gently, "Beibei, this is not a dream, Daddy is really back. From now on, Daddy will always stay with you and Mommy, and will never let anyone hurt you again."
Tears shimmered in Su Beibei's eyes. She reached out with her little hand to touch Qin Yuanfeng's face, feeling the genuine warmth. "Daddy, it really is Daddy back! Beibei missed you so much! Daddy, won't you ever leave Mommy and Beibei again? Beibei will be a very good girl!" With that, she threw herself into Qin Yuanfeng's arms and sobbed loudly, as if pouring out all the grievances she had suffered over the years through her tears.
Seeing his tear-stained daughter in his arms, Qin Yuanfeng felt as though a knife had been thrust deeply into his heart. He gently consoled her, "I won't. Daddy will never leave you and Mommy again!"
Seeming to suddenly remember something, Beibei raised her head to look at Qin Yuanfeng and said anxiously, "Daddy, Mommy was taken away by a bad uncle! The bad uncle wanted Mommy to marry him, and when Mommy refused, he had bad people kidnap Beibei. Beibei doesn't know how Mommy is doing. Daddy, please save Mommy! Beibei wants Mommy back!"
"Don't worry. Be a good girl and rest in the hospital for a little while. Daddy is going out for a bit, and by tonight I'll be able to bring Mommy back to keep Beibei company, okay?" Qin Yuanfeng said.
"Really, Daddy? Beibei will be a good girl and listen, waiting for Daddy and Mommy to come keep Beibei company." Perhaps because this was her first time speaking with Qin Yuanfeng, Beibei's voice still sounded somewhat timid.
At that moment, Gui Yi walked in. "Temple Master, men have been arranged around the hospital to ensure the safety of Miss Beibei."
Qin Yuanfeng nodded and said, "Send people to bring my wife's grandparents over to take care of Beibei. They must have been worried sick these past few days! Also, prepare a coffin and follow me to the Grand Pavilion Hotel. I am going to give the Fu Family a grand gift!"
Inside the Grand Pavilion Hotel, lanterns were hung and colorful banners decorated the halls amidst a bustling and lively atmosphere. On the top floor of the hotel, inside the most luxurious room, Su Wanwan sat quietly while makeup artists and stylists busily prepared her wedding attire, yet her eyes were completely devoid of light. Her heart was filled with despair and helplessness; she did not know what to do, and she only wished for her daughter to be safe and sound.
At that moment, Fu Beiting walked into the room. Seeing Su Wanwan meticulously dressed up, his eyes lit up. He ordered everyone else to leave, walked up to Su Wanwan, lifted her chin with one hand, and said, "Wanwan, you are so breathtaking today. After today, you will be my woman!"
Su Wanwan slapped Fu Beiting's hand away, looked at him coldly, and said, "Young Master Fu, where is my daughter? You promised me that as long as I married you, you would return my daughter to me!"
Seeing Su Wanwan's attitude, Fu Beiting dropped all pretense and said coldly, "Don't you worry, that little bastard is doing just fine right now. Only if we can get through today's wedding smoothly and you submit to me, tomorrow I will let you see the little bastard! If you dare play any tricks, I guarantee that little bastard—who doesn't even know who her father is—will die a horrible death!"
Su Wanwan replied, "Fu Beiting, if you dare harm a single hair on my daughter's head, I, Su Wanwan, swear to make you pay in blood."
Fu Beiting stepped forward and slapped her across the face, sneering, "Make me pay in blood? Su Wanwan, by what right? You're just worn-out goods who gave birth to some unknown man's child, and the fact that I fancy you should make you drop to your knees in gratitude. No woman I, Fu Beiting, have ever set my sights on has escaped my grasp. You dare threaten me? Rest assured, once you marry into my Fu Family, if you serve me well and obediently, and if I'm in a good mood, I might just spare that little bastard. But if you piss me off, I can make that little bastard wish she were dead in a minute, and I have countless ways to torture you. You'd better behave yourself!"
With that, Fu Beiting turned angrily and strode out of the room. Left all alone in the room, Su Wanwan fought back her tears and murmured, "Beibei, Mommy has failed you. Qin Yuanfeng, where on earth are you? Seven years! Why hasn't there been a single piece of news from you? Do you have any idea what our daughter has been enduring? You promised me a lifetime of prosperity, but I can't wait for that day anymore!"
Her expression grew sorrowful as she silently felt for the dagger hidden inside her sleeve. She had already prepared for the worst: if Fu Beiting dared to harm Beibei, she would risk her life to drag him down with her to the grave.
Furious as he stepped out the door, Fu Beiting pulled out his phone and dialed the number of the bodyguards guarding Su Beibei. He wanted to make Su Wanwan regret this; he wanted his subordinates to ruthlessly torture that little bastard whose father was unknown. He called repeatedly, but each time a recorded voice informed him that the other party's phone was switched off. In a rage, he smashed his phone to the ground and cursed, "A bunch of trash! Daring to switch off their phones at a time like this and not answering my calls. Once things wrap up here, I'll definitely send men to cripple the lot of them!" Even so, he didn't take the matter too much to heart, and putting on a smiling face, he walked toward the hotel lobby.
Today was the wedding day of the young master of the Fu Family, the premier prestigious family in Nanjiang City. Gathered in the hotel lobby were a vast number of elite families from Nanjiang City, including quite a few high-ranking government officials. They all had ties of varying degrees to the Fu Family. Today, the Mayor, Cheng Hui, had even personally come to the Grand Pavilion Hotel to congratulate the Fu Family on the wedding, followed closely by Feng Jinghui, the Chief of the Nanjiang City Public Security Bureau, who was responsible for the city's law and order. This showed just how immense the Fu Family's influence in Nanjiang City truly was. As for the Su Family, Su Wanwan's maternal family, they naturally occupied a place within the grand hall as well.
Inside the hotel lobby, guests chatted amongst themselves in an exceptionally lively atmosphere. Members of the Fu Family bustled about greeting guests, their faces beaming with proud smiles. They believed that today's wedding would mark the beginning of an even more glorious era for the Fu Family.
As the premier prestigious family in Nanjiang City, the Fu Family wielded tremendous influence across commercial, political, and various other fields. Their business empire spanned the entire city, covering real estate, finance, manufacturing, and multiple other industries. The head of the Fu Family, Fu Hongyuan, held a pivotal position in Nanjiang City, maintaining close relationships with officials at all levels and securing massive profits for the Fu Family through various means.
By noon, the wedding ceremony officially commenced. As the wedding music played, the spotlight in the center of the hall stage illuminated. Fu Beiting stood at the center of the stage, awaiting Su Wanwan's arrival. Amidst the expectant gazes of everyone present, Su Wanwan, holding her father Su Zhenghao's arm, walked slowly toward Fu Beiting.
Su Wanwan's face was pale, her eyes hollow. Every step she took felt like walking on the edge of a knife, her heart filled with agony and despair. She had no idea what to do; she only hoped to find her daughter as quickly as possible and protect her safety.
When Su Wanwan reached Fu Beiting, a triumphant smile appeared on his face. Looking at Su Wanwan, his heart swelled with the thrill of conquest. Whatever he wanted, he always got.
The wedding celebrant began presiding over the ceremony, his voice loud and solemn. "Distinguished guests, today we gather here to witness the wedding of Mr. Fu Beiting and Ms. Su Wanwan. At this wonderful moment, let us offer our most sincere blessings to this newlywed couple."
The guests applauded warmly, creating an enthusiastic atmosphere. Yet Su Wanwan's heart was filled with bitterness. She knew this wedding was not what she wanted; she was merely compromising for the sake of her daughter.
Just as the crowd cheered and urged the couple to kiss, the tightly closed doors of the banquet hall were slowly pushed open. Qin Yuanfeng, dressed in a black windbreaker, appeared at the entrance, followed closely by Gui Yi, who was carrying a long object covered by a red cloth. They walked slowly into the banquet hall, and Qin Yuanfeng said, "Today, hearing that the Fu Family is holding a grand wedding, I, Qin, have come uninvited, bringing a humble gift to offer my congratulations!"
Everyone's gazes instantly converged on Qin Yuanfeng, filled with confusion. The guests in attendance encompassed nearly all the prominent clans in Nanjiang City, yet not a single person recognized Qin Yuanfeng. The moment Su Wanwan caught sight of him, tears uncontrollably welled up and slid down her cheeks.