"This, how is this possible? Impossible! Qi Dong fell into the sea? It can't be him, you must have made a mistake!" Gu Xingning felt as if her heart had sunk to the bottom of the sea, and she was going crazy.

She grabbed the staff member's hand tightly: "You've made a mistake. Qi Dong didn't fall into the sea. You, you should make an announcement to find him. Hurry, he'll come looking for me when he hears it."

She cared deeply about her husband, Liu Qidong.

Since they got married, she has always obeyed him.

Of course, Liu Qidong also treated her very well, being gentle, considerate, and caring for her in every way.

Before she got married, she had to support her family on her own. She not only had to face the sacrifices of her parents and the fact that her grandparents were away from home all year round, but she also had to work and take care of her young son, Gu Xingci.

At that time, she broke down several times.

Yet they had no choice but to live on with strength and bear it all.

But after she married Liu Qidong, he took on all the responsibilities.

Therefore, she not only relied on Liu Qidong, but also loved him deeply.

Almost everything Liu Qidong said was accepted.

I never object.

It was because of Liu Qidong's instigation that she treated Gu Xingci so badly.

They didn't care whether Gu Xingci lived or died.

They only cared about sucking his blood.

Just like this time, after receiving the news of Gu Xingci's sacrifice, Gu Xingning still felt a little sad.

After all, he was her own younger brother whom she had raised herself.

But a few words from Liu Qidong made her put aside her grief and only remember the compensation money.

The staff looked at Gu Xingning like she was an idiot: "It's been confirmed that the person who fell into the water is your loved one. However, after the search and rescue, we couldn't find him. We're afraid he's probably not alive. We repeatedly emphasized the importance of safety and told everyone to go back to their rooms after dark and stay away from the deck, but your loved one just wouldn't listen."

This is obviously an attempt to shirk responsibility.

When someone dies, things escalate.

However, it is all clearly written on the ticket.

Gu Xingning broke down completely: "No, Qi Dong, Qi Dong will be alright!"

With that, he ran outside.

Liu Meng, who only reacted after a while upon receiving the news, panicked and hurriedly reached out to grab Gu Xingning.

But they couldn't catch it and could only follow.

Su Jiaojiao and Fu Jingchen, who had come to watch the show, did not move, but simply shook their heads slightly.

"That woman is really stupid," Su Jiaojiao scoffed. "Love-obsessed people are terrifying."

“Indeed stupid.” Fu Jingchen said without any emotion on his face.

He felt no remorse for Liu Qidong's death, because it was Liu Qidong who wanted them dead.

They simply didn't come to the rescue.

Running to the scene of the accident, Gu Xingning called Liu Qidong's name over and over again.

In the quiet night, her constant shouting woke up many people.

A large crowd gathered around.

Hearing that someone had fallen into the water, many people sighed with sorrow.

After all, nobody wants something like this to happen.

For a while, people were even more afraid to wander around.

"Mom, how could Dad have fallen down by himself? It must have been those two scoundrels who did it." Liu Meng was also filled with grief, having already accepted the fact.

While speaking, she searched for Fu Jingchen and Su Jiaojiao in the crowd.

The two stood at the back of the crowd, simply watching quietly.

The two of them completely ignored what Liu Meng said.

Even if the other party has no evidence, it doesn't matter.

Liu Qidong fell down by himself.

Liu Meng, with her sharp eyes, quickly spotted Su Jiaojiao and Fu Jingchen in the crowd.

He rushed over without hesitation.

That meant he wanted to have a good fight with the two of them.

Fu Jingchen immediately shielded Su Jiaojiao, pulling her behind him and turning slightly to the side.

Liu Meng's attempt failed.

He fell flat on his face.

He came face-first into poop.

He was so angry that he screamed.

The crowd found it both funny and pitiful.

After all, Liu Meng's biological father fell into the water and disappeared.

He certainly couldn't survive in that vast ocean.

At this moment, Gu Xingning had already stood by the boat, staring intently at the sea.

Gu Xingci also came out, supported by Fang Cheng, and walked forward through the crowd.

Looking at the distraught Gu Xingning, he still softly called out, "Sister!"

He was happy before he was five years old.

Although the Gu family was poor at that time, they were very warm and loving.

This older sister is just like a mother.

But later, everything changed.

And now, they're actually willing to trade his life for money.

This caused Gu Xingci a sharp pain in her heart.

Gu Xingning, who was leaning against the side of the boat, slowly turned her head. Her expression was surprisingly calm as she looked at Gu Xingci.

After a long pause, she spoke softly, "Xiao Ci, I'm sorry!"

At this moment, her mind was like a movie, constantly replaying all the past events.

She suddenly remembered the days when she and Gu Xingci depended on each other for survival.

At that time, she truly gave everything to her younger brother, Gu Xingci.

But how did things change later?

Seeing Gu Xingci's limp leg, Gu Xingning felt a pang of heartache: "Xiaoci, I know you hate me, and I know I was wrong."

At this moment, she was exceptionally clear-headed.

Recalling the past, she also felt that she was cold-blooded, heartless, vicious, and selfish.

She had promised her parents that she would take good care of her younger brother when they went on a mission.

But what did she do?

Gu Xingci looked at her expressionlessly and did not reply.

In his world, his sister is everything.

He did whatever his sister asked him to do.

"I don't ask you to forgive me, but please, take care of Xiaomeng. She's your own niece!" Gu Xingning said slowly, enunciating each word clearly.

Without waiting for Gu Xingci to say anything, he pounced on her.

He plunged into the sea.

With a "plop".

The sound was exceptionally jarring.

"Ah..." Everyone present was shocked, and those who were timid screamed.

Liu Meng, still lying on the ground, screamed in despair, "Ah, Mom, Mom, come back..."

Her own mother jumped into the sea right in front of her, which was a huge shock to her.

Liu Meng felt her legs go weak. She struggled to stand up, but fell down again. She could only crawl towards the side of the boat with both hands and feet.

Today is like the sky has fallen for her.

"Sister!" Gu Xingci didn't move, just stood there, staring straight at the spot where Gu Xingning jumped down, and called out very softly.

Fang Cheng was also shocked.

He actually admired Gu Xingning's jump quite a bit.

Her jump was decisive.

She might not actually know she was wrong; she just knew that her family was finished.

Now that things have come to this point, everything she's done has to be laid bare before Old Master Gu.

Her jump might evoke Gu Xingci's pity, allowing him to leave his daughter a way out.

Su Jiaojiao froze, her small hand gripping Fu Jingchen's large hand tightening slightly, as if she was startled as well.

This ending was completely unexpected for her.

She never expected that someone as selfish and vicious as Gu Xingning could pave a path for her daughter.

However, this path may not be paved.