Chapter 204 Shocking! Three CEOs Confess Their Love on Stage
Bai Yu stood beside Gu Xingnian, his deep voice slowly rising as he recounted the long-buried past.
"Back then, it was the Bai family's political enemies who stole you away."
"In the two years before you were lost, my mother cried every day, and then she went blind. It took five whole years to cure her eyes."
"Later, she stopped crying and sent everyone she could to look for you, but it was all in vain. She donated to more than 430 orphanages across the country. She always thought that even if you were one of the children in one of them, she could make sure you had enough to eat and wear."
"It wasn't until a few months ago, when she visited the children at the Rongcheng Orphanage, that she heard from an old man that a caregiver named Wang Huilan had taken in a six-year-old girl eighteen years ago..."
He recounted everything in detail, and Gu Xingnian was already sobbing uncontrollably.
The resentment she felt for being abandoned, the loneliness of growing up alone, were shattered completely at this moment.
Finally, Bai Yu reached out and gently put his arm around her trembling shoulders.
"Tonight is a feast for you. Do you see the garden full of lilies? And the Aier Crown that Fu Beichen sent is all for the Bai family's little princess."
"It would be such a pity to leave like this."
“The old folks are all waiting inside. They just want to see you doing well. Whether you want to go back to the Bai family in the future or not, the Bai family will always be your support, and I will always be your brother.”
These words completely broke Gu Xingnian's defenses.
She leaned on Bai Yu's shoulder and cried like a child.
Sheng Weiwei walked over, took her from Bai Yu's arms, and hugged her tightly again.
"Okay, okay, don't cry. You can't cry now, you can't get too excited."
Her words made Bai Yu even more certain of his earlier guess.
She patted Gu Xingnian's back, then glared at Bai Yu with a fierce tone.
"Let's put on a show for them, something about the Bai family princess, some kind of family feud, just like a large-scale immersive murder mystery game. Everyone else is drunk, but I'm the only one sober, okay?"
She looked at Bai Yu and shouted again.
"What are you all standing there for? Take her upstairs to get ready! Is your Bai family so poor that you can't even afford a new dress?"
Bai Yu looked at her sullen face and suddenly laughed.
"Of course, it's been prepared for a long time."
So, led by him, the group went upstairs through another quiet side door.
In the dark garden, a pair of sharp eyes were fixed on the direction where Gu Xingnian disappeared.
Twenty minutes later.
All eyes were practically glued to the intricately carved spiral staircase on the second floor.
When Bai Yu appeared in everyone's sight with the completely transformed Gu Xingnian, the noise in the entire banquet hall was instantly put on pause.
Dead silence.
You could hear a pin drop.
She was wearing a haute couture gold off-the-shoulder gown, the skirt tightly hugging her exquisite curves, every inch perfectly proportioned.
The golden fabric was covered with fine sequins, which refracted a dazzling light as she moved.
The golden tassels at the hem of her skirt, like molten gold, flowed slowly with her steps, swaying gracefully and cascading down.
It was an extreme, aggressive kind of beauty.
It's so beautiful it makes your heart tremble and leaves you speechless.
She wasn't wearing any jewelry, yet she was already incredibly expensive. Because tonight there was another segment—the icing on the cake.
All single young talents attending the event can personally present her with a gift, and as long as she doesn't object, they can all be considered as potential sons-in-law of the Bai family.
She took Bai Yu's arm and walked down the stairs calmly, step by step.
His expression was aloof, yet it exuded an indescribable air of nobility.
Her face was exquisitely beautiful, and its contours were four or five points similar to Bai Yu's devilishly handsome face.
Everyone's minds went blank for a moment.
This is the real deal!
This is the true eldest daughter of the Bai family!
In the crowd, Fu Beichen, dressed in an evening gown, stood at the end of the steps, his deep eyes reflecting only her.
His entire world consisted of only that figure.
He tilted his head slightly, his deep eyes churning with intense, unyielding emotions.
Focused, affectionate.
It seemed as if he had waited for centuries, and finally his princess came to his castle.
Beside him, Lynch held a velvet box, inside which lay quietly the Aier Crown, a symbol of eternal true love.
Under the dazzling crystal chandelier, light spilled down like shattered diamonds.
Gu Xingnian slowly descended the cold steps.
Her figure, amidst the shimmering light, resembled a goddess stepping out of a painting.
When she walked up to him, the air in the entire banquet hall seemed to freeze.
Fu Beichen carefully picked up the crown and personally put it on her head.
Then I gave her a light kiss on the lips, as gentle as a feather.
The jewels on the crown were instantly ignited by the lights, shining brilliantly.
At that moment, she seemed to become the most honored woman in the world.
"Damn, that's the Elle Crown, am I seeing things? I heard it's a treasured possession of the F country's royal family, and I can't believe it was acquired by the richest man, Fu. That's incredibly extravagant."
"So beautiful! Miss Bai looks even more beautiful than a princess in a fairy tale with the crown on. This trip was totally worth it."
The guests' exclamations and discussions surged like a tide.
Fu Beichen ignored her completely, staring at her with deep affection in his eyes that was almost overflowing.
"Niannian, thank you for bringing you into my life."
His voice was low and hoarse, with a slight, almost imperceptible tremor.
“We went through the darkest times, and you pulled me back from the abyss time and time again.”
"What you saved was not just my life, but also the meaning of my existence."
The time he owed her became a mark etched in his heart, and every breath he took was filled with dull pain.
"Now, standing here, I have only one thought: to use every last minute and every second I have left to love you, cherish you, and protect you."
"My world was once pitch black, and you brought me the first ray of dawn. I hope that I can shield you from the thorns of the future, and I will repay the regrets of the past with my whole life."
His confession was delivered without the slightest hesitation; every word struck a chord with the hearts of all the ladies present, moving them to tears.
"This crown is not just a gift, but a sacred covenant. I want to use it to exchange for every morning and evening of the rest of your life."
He knelt on one knee, looking up at her with the devotion of a believer.
"Would you be willing to walk with me forever?"
Gu Xingnian looked at him, her vision blurred by tears.
His handsome face was filled with tension and vulnerability that she couldn't understand.
She tried to nod, but her throat felt blocked, and she couldn't make a sound.
At this moment, her heart was in turmoil.
Fu Beichen noticed her hesitation, and that moment of silence made his heart tighten.
He knew that the cracks from the past were too deep, so deep that he might not be able to completely mend them even if he spent his entire life trying.
"Nian Nian".
He hurriedly grasped her hand; his palm was burning hot and slightly damp.
He gripped her hand tightly, as if she would disappear if he let go.
Just then, a clear, cold voice pierced through the noisy banquet hall.
"Mr. Fu, now that you've confessed your feelings, you can't monopolize Miss Bai. You have to give others a chance too."
All eyes turned to the source of the sound, their hearts skipping a beat, eager to see which foolhardy man dared to challenge Fu the richest man.
Then, the handsome and dashing Mu Yanchen slowly walked out from the crowd.
His assistant behind him held a delicate velvet box with utmost respect.
Fu Beichen's heart tightened suddenly. He stood up and his eyes filled with a chilling rage as he looked at the man.
How dare he come up and try to snatch someone?
Mu Yanchen stopped in front of Gu Xingnian, his affectionate gaze fixed on her, his voice so gentle it could melt your heart.
"Xixi, I'm your brother Chen, do you remember me?"
"I told you, when you grow up, I will marry you and make you my bride."
"You were lost for eighteen years, I waited for you for eighteen years, searched for you for eighteen years, and missed eighteen of your best years."
"Until today, with your return, my world has finally regained its color."
Mu Yanchen's gaze was as gentle as spring water, yet it carried an undeniable firmness.
"I hope there will be an opportunity to come to your side and fill in the blank canvas of those eighteen years, stroke by stroke, with the colors of the future."
His voice was not loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears, carrying a comforting power.
"I don't want to miss any more important moments in your life, nor do I want my world to be nothing but a monotonous black and white."
"Xixi, please let me back into your world, okay?"
After speaking, he gently opened the velvet box that his assistant was holding with his long, slender fingers.
A translucent purple bracelet lay quietly inside. Under the light, it seemed as if a river of stars flowed within the bracelet, its brilliance understated yet undeniable, revealing its astonishing value.
His gaze never left Gu Xingnian's face.
"This is my coming-of-age gift for you. Although it's many years late, I've finally received it."
"This was also my grandmother's last wish; she wanted me to put it on you myself."
"It is neither a promise nor a constraint, but simply a blessing."
"From now on, as long as you are safe and well, I will be content."
These words, unlike Fu Beichen's fiery and passionate words, flowed silently into the hearts of everyone present like a warm current.
"Oh my god, so Young Master Mu has been single all this time because he's waiting for Miss Bai."
"This is the real childhood sweetheart, the white moonlight."
"The Mu family and the Bai family already have a marriage agreement, so this is perfectly legitimate, isn't it?"
"But Fu Shoufu's confession was also very touching. This crown represents true love. I stand with Fu Shoufu."
"Only children make choices. I want to ship them both, what should I do!"
The discussion resumed, but this time it was divided into two distinct factions.
Gu Xingnian's eyes reddened even more, and her vision blurred with tears, making the two men in front of her appear somewhat indistinct.
She knew about the marriage agreement between the Mu and Bai families, and the image of that little boy holding her hand and saying in his childish voice that he wanted to marry her became exceptionally clear in her mind.
Mu Yanchen didn't give her any more time to hesitate; his warm fingertips gently grasped her hand.
That wrist was slender, and the skin was so white it was almost translucent.
He slowly slipped the cool purple jade bracelet onto her wrist.
The size is just right, not too big or too small.
The moment the bracelet touched her skin, a cool sensation spread through her veins, strangely calming her turbulent heartbeat somewhat.
He lowered his head and gently pressed his warm lips to the back of her hand.
A restrained yet precious kiss.
Gu Xingnian's heart skipped a beat. She subconsciously pulled her hand back, but only managed to utter two words.
"Thanks."
These two words, though seemingly light, struck Fu Beichen's heart like two heavy hammer blows.
Fu Beichen's face darkened completely, the air pressure around him was terrifyingly low, and his deep eyes were churning with a storm that could destroy everything.
He stared intently at Mu Yanchen's lips on Gu Xingnian's hand, then looked at the glaring purple stain on her wrist.
This man dares to touch his woman right in front of him?
He raised his leg, intending to step forward and tear that reckless man to pieces.
But his feet seemed to be nailed to the spot, unable to move.
This is her moment of return, her shining moment in the spotlight, and he cannot ruin it all.
He cannot.
But the fury of his territory being invaded almost overwhelmed his reason.
He could only watch helplessly as the man gently left his mark on her body.
However, it's not over yet.
Just as everyone was whispering and speculating whether Miss Bai would choose the richest man or Young Master Mu, a deep, magnetic voice rang out from the crowd.
"Nian Nian".
The voice wasn't loud, but it seemed to possess some kind of magic, instantly silencing the entire room.
A strikingly handsome man, dressed in a well-tailored black tuxedo, strolled out from the crowd.
His aura was powerful yet restrained, and every step he took seemed to tread on the hearts of everyone present.
The guests were once again astonished. They never expected that with so many exciting moments tonight, someone would actually dare to go on stage and challenge Fu Shoufu and Mu Gongzi.
"That's... Mr. Lu, the head of the Lu family in Country F!"
Someone in the crowd recognized him and gasped.
"Wow, he's even more handsome in person than in the financial magazines. His aura is that of a prince charming. He's on par with the richest man in China."
When Gu Xingnian saw him, her pupils visibly contracted, and her body trembled slightly uncontrollably.
Fu Beichen's face was so dark it looked like it could drip water.
Lu Lie!
He actually came too.
Fine, let's make sure he never leaves.
The Bai and Mu families were equally surprised when they saw Lu Lie.
The Lu family holds a pivotal position in the international medical community, truly a leading figure. They never expected this legendary person to be present in person.
The real person is so handsome and extraordinary.
Lu Lie strode up the platform step by step, finally stopping in front of her.
In fact, when he learned that Fu Beichen had spent a fortune to buy the Ai'er Crown and sent it to the capital, he had already guessed her true identity.
Today is her big day.
He has to come.
Lu Lie spoke slowly, his voice warm and pleasant, like the sound of a cello flowing in the night.
“I said that one day, when you find your family, I will definitely come back with you.”
"I'm sorry I'm late."
Gu Xingnian's eyes reddened; she had no idea that this was the last time they would ever see each other in this life...
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