Several criminal police officers dragged her into the car.

Li Heng stared blankly at Li Changgui's corpse, his face expressionless.

Shen Zhiyi took his hand.

I'm here.

Li Heng turned his head and stared at her intently.

From now on, I'll be there for you.

Shen Zhiyi looked into his eyes, said nothing, but repeated it over and over in her heart.

Li Heng closed his eyes and hugged her tightly.

Three days later.

Li Changgui's body was cremated.

Qi Chengyin was arrested on charges of instigating murder, intentional injury, manslaughter, and obstructing justice. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison for all the crimes.

She broke down in prison the moment she learned the outcome.

The thought that Dou Tianzong would still hold a grudge against her and punish her after she got out was unbearable for her, so she attempted suicide to start over.

Even if it turns to ashes, it can never be undone.

In the end, Li Heng still managed to find a burial plot for Li Changgui.

Standing before the nameless monument, he felt as if his life had been a joke.

His father and mother created him.

However, none of them treated him kindly; instead, they made him experience all the bitterness of the world.

He had never seen love, nor did he know what love was.

Until...she appeared.

Li Heng turned his head and saw Shen Zhiyi beside him.

She reached out and held his hand tightly.

"Li Heng, I accept your proposal. This time, it's from the bottom of my heart."

"How about we let the country take the last photo for us?"

Graduation is just around the corner.

She had already decided that once she introduced him to her parents, they would get their marriage certificate.

Li Heng lowered his gaze to their clasped hands and asked, "Is it because you pity me?"

Shen Zhiyi looked at him, a gentle smile blooming on her lips.

"Pitiful?"

"Now you're a hot tech upstart, handsome, rich, and your hearing is almost healed. From now on, you'll enjoy good health and a bright future."

"What do you mean by worthy of my sympathy?"

She squeezed his hand, blinked, and said, "I'm after your money and good looks. I want to reap the benefits without sowing and make you work for me for the rest of your life."

Li Heng was shaken.

He held her close, as if he had found salvation in this life, and whispered, "Thank you for your greed."

"Baby, love me for the rest of your life, don't look at anyone else."

He appealed to her with promises and prayers.

He hoped that she would hold him tightly, just as he loved her, and never let go.

Shen Zhiyi touched his head, "Then what do you want from me?"

Li Heng straightened up, cupped her face in his hands, and said earnestly, word by word, "I'm drawn to you because you are who you are, and I'm drawn to you because you allow me to be who I am."

"Baby, thank you."

They kissed in the sunlight.

The silver rings on their clasped hands gleamed, just like their future—

May everything go smoothly and brightly, and may we walk hand in hand through life.

(over)

[Next World Preview]

Male lead character: A cunning investment tycoon, an older daddy type, a pretentious hooker, initially aloof and generous with money, later showing weakness and pursuing love, gentle yet assertive.

White Knight Syndrome is characterized by a desire to rescue and protect others, attempting to achieve self-identity and a sense of control over one's life in the process.

He is a ruthless and cunning tycoon in the business world, and he also carefully plans his moves to try and control the overall situation when he is by the female lead's side.

But unexpectedly, it was he himself who lost control and fell into ruin.

He was the player, yet he was willing to ruin his game for her.

The female lead is portrayed as a glamorous but third-rate actress with a lot of scandals, big waves, red lips, and a beautiful appearance, but she is actually pure, clean, rational, and clear-headed.

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Shen Zhiyi fell in love with her sugar daddy.

After discovering this fact, she decided to leave him.

Because Li Yunqian had explicitly told her that their relationship was based on an exchange of interests.

He gave her money and resources to help her gain a foothold in the entertainment industry.

And she had to be available whenever he called, and couldn't disobey him.

But she fell in love.

Shen Zhiyi knew that she had broken their agreement, and this relationship should come to an end.

She didn't want to be the one who fell in love first and then got dumped.

That would be too embarrassing.

After all, in the business world, he has never been known to show mercy to anyone.

He has always been ruthless and decisive.

Unexpectedly, on the day she went to him to break up, Li Yunqian not only refused the proposal, but also told her that he had gone bankrupt!

"An army is raised for a thousand days to be used for one day. Shen Zhiyi, your time to play a role has come."

"Now, it's your turn to take care of me."

Shen Zhiyi didn't understand.

But I was greatly shocked.

...

Li Yunqian went home with her as he wished.

He is no longer the powerful investment tycoon he once was, but at home, he still micromanages her.

He even shamelessly lay down on her bed, claiming it was to serve his sugar daddy.

Shen Zhiyi was forced to indulge in nightly revelry.

On the day she couldn't take it anymore, she suddenly thought of—

"Wait a minute... I'm the sugar daddy!"

She decided to rise up and sing her own praises, returning all the demands he had made of her when he was in charge!

Li Yunqian, as someone who is being kept, should have the self-awareness expected of someone who is being kept.

Now, you better behave yourself!

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"President Li, there are so many ways to win this business battle, why did you choose to fake bankruptcy and put yourself in a do-or-die situation?"

Li Yunqian looked at the night outside the window without saying a word.

From the first day he met Shen Zhiyi, he knew that she was a person who was more rational than emotional.

So he approached her and used money to keep her.

But to my surprise, she still wanted to leave.

Since that's the case...

He turned his head and said slowly:

"The kitten is being disobedient; I need to think of a way to take her home."