Bride in the Conspiracy

Author: Hu Bing
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: At dusk, Lingzhi came back. Yingting stared at him blankly, hoping he could give her an explanation—about the motorcyclist at the wedding, about the woman in his phone. What's wrong, Ting? Lingzhi seemed a bit hurt. I was just about to tell you that my phone somehow got stolen. Who stole it? Was it that woman? Yingting sneered. Don't you trust me? Do you doubt my love? Lingzhi also grew angry. He retorted, his voice loud too. In their days of love, they had never argued so loudly. This was the first time. And it happened on the third day of their marriage. Usually, whenever Yingting got angry, Lingzhi would comfort her, appease her, and apologize until she smiled. But this time was different. Lingzhi's attitude was also firm, which made Yingting even more intolerant. She sneered, pointing at the motorcyclist in the wedding photos and asking Lingzhi, Who is he? How could he be at our wedding? Lingzhi's face stiffened for a few seconds. He was also surprised. How did he not notice the camera's lens back then? He had met that guy during the when the bride left to change her dress, and unexpectedly, he was caught on camera so clearly. The woman's voice in his phone—he had already prepared an excuse, so he had been calm earlier. But how to explain this scene? He was terrified and didn't know what to do for a moment. Seeing Lingzhi speechless, Yingting pressed further: Tell me, what's going on here? Seemingly cornered, Lingzhi had a sudden idea and knelt before Yingting, saying, Ting, tell you the truth, he's a friend of mine, a very good friend. That car accident you were in was planned by him and me. I deeply loved you back then and wanted you to accept my love, but you were always lukewarm. I thought that if you were in extreme pain and loneliness and I helped you, you might accept my love. That's why there was the accident. I didn't expect this guy to crash you so badly, almost killing you. This damn guy! Ting, can you forgive me? I only did this because I love you too much. I looked at the man kneeling before me, Yingting's heart trembled uncontrollably. Yes, he was the man she deeply loved. But she couldn't imagine that this man, in his desperation to love a woman and make her accept him, had meticulously planned such a terrifying car accident! Such a man was terrifying! She couldn't help but slap him hard. Red marks immediately appeared on Lingzhi's face. He raised his twisted face, bracing himself defiantly, saying, Hit me, Ting. As long as it makes you feel better. I know I was wrong, but no matter what, Lingzhi loves you—it's an undeniable fact! Lingzhi still knelt as he spoke. Tears shimmered in his eyes. Behind those tears, however, lay a terrifying gaze—perhaps that was what hatred looked like. Yingting didn't notice. While trying to grasp the truth behind the car accident, Yingting was also moved by Lingzhi's words. Maybe, because he loved her so deeply, he would resort to such extremes. She asked herself, If that accident hadn't happened, would I have accepted his love? A woman's heart can sometimes be softer than water. As she thought, Yingting couldn't help but shed two hot tears. You're so heartless, to dare harm me like this! She raised her fists and struck him hard, but with each blow, her strength grew weaker. Lingzhi keenly noticed Yingting's shifting emotions. He knew that the joy of their new marriage still lingered in the room. As long as he kept the wind of love high, he could easily dominate this wealthy and simple woman. Lingzhi quickly stood up, grabbed Yingting in his arms, and walked toward the wide, soft new bed. Yingting didn't resist. She had no idea that the car accident was just one piece of the entire conspiracy Lingzhi had meticulously planned. P15-17