81: Is this the only way he can torture me over and over again? Gu Xiaoxiao jumped into the river!

Gu Xiaoxiao's face grew even paler; she lowered her gaze slightly, her long eyelashes casting a shadow on her ashen cheeks.

Her body trembled slightly, like a fallen leaf in the autumn wind.

Her mind was a blank, only feeling the world spin, a sense of dizziness, as if she couldn't quite catch her breath.

At this moment, a middle-aged man in a suit nearby also joined the discussion:

"Young Master Lu, he is the helmsman of Dihao Group. In Yanjing City, he can make the business world tremble just by stamping his foot. The woman and child by his side must not be simple either."

As he spoke, he pushed up the glasses on his nose, a hint of reverence in his eyes.

"I heard that Young Master Lu is ruthless in the business world, but I didn't expect him to be so warm in his personal life, taking his family out to see the night view. It's truly enviable."

An elderly woman also sighed from the side.

"I wonder if that little girl is Young Master Lu's biological daughter. If so, that child was truly born with a silver spoon in her mouth."

A young man stroked his chin, guessing with a face full of curiosity.

Gu Xiaoxiao gripped the railing by the riverbank with both hands, feeling a throbbing pain in her head and her breathing becoming heavier, her full chest rising and falling slightly with each breath.

She felt her consciousness becoming increasingly faint, as if something was being drawn away from her, and even her thoughts became stiff and numb.

Waves of coldness spread from the soles of her delicate feet up her back, all the way to her head. She couldn't help but release the railing and hug her arms tightly.

Her pretty face under the pink baseball cap was filled with pain, her exquisite willow-leaf eyebrows furrowed slightly, her beautiful eyes half-closed, her long eyelashes slowly fluttering, feeling a haze before her eyes.

The next moment,

Gu Xiaoxiao only felt a sudden darkness before her eyes, her delicate body went limp, and she almost fell to the ground.

Fortunately, Zhao Jiaqi, who was beside her, quickly caught Gu Xiaoxiao, asking with concern, "Xiaoxiao, what's wrong?"

Gu Xiaoxiao shook her head, her lips pale and bloodless, and she gasped softly, "It's nothing, I just feel a little dizzy."

Zhao Jiaqi said with concern, "Then let's go back first, okay? Don't watch anymore?"

Gu Xiaoxiao was silent for a moment, then shook her head again, saying, "I'm fine."

A hint of stubbornness showed in her eyes, and though her face remained ashen, she forced herself to stand by the railing, continuing to gaze at the cruise ship.

Her heart was in turmoil, countless questions and pains intertwined.

Who exactly was that woman?

What was the relationship between the little girl in Lu Chen's arms and him?

These questions entanglement her like demons, leaving her unable to let go.

She knew that if she didn't get to the bottom of it, even if she returned home, she would be consumed by insomnia and pain, her mind constantly overthinking.

This state might last for a long time.

And she didn't want to fall into such a predicament.

Seeing Gu Xiaoxiao in this state, Zhao Jiaqi sighed softly and no longer tried to persuade her, but silently accompanied Gu Xiaoxiao there.

Gu Xiaoxiao's eyes remained fixed on the movements on the cruise ship, her gaze filled with complex emotions.

There was doubt, pain, and a hint of almost imperceptible jealousy... She unconsciously gripped the railing tightly, her slender arms trembling, her delicate toes on her pink jade feet clenching her shoes and socks, trying to alleviate her inner tension and unease in this way.

The cruise ship slowly approached the shore, finally docking at the best viewing spot.

Its huge hull blocked the view of some people on the shore, but everyone dared not speak of their anger and could only reluctantly leave, searching for another spot to watch the light show.

Lu Chen and the woman beside him became clearer.

Gu Xiaoxiao looked at the woman next to Lu Chen, her thoughts instantly drifting far away.

If she had accepted Lu Chen's pursuit back then, then it would be herself standing next to Lu Chen, enjoying everyone's envious gazes, not this strange woman.

But life has no 'ifs'... She rejected Lu Chen, and Lu Chen didn't try to hold her back either.

Now, seeing such a scene, Gu Xiaoxiao felt as if her heart was being fiercely pricked by countless needles, the pain spreading throughout her body.

A hint of regret flashed in her eyes, immediately replaced by pain, her eyes slightly reddening, but she stubbornly refused to let tears fall.

Zhao Jiaqi had been observing Gu Xiaoxiao from the corner of her eye, her heart filled with sighs and worry.

She deeply understood Gu Xiaiao's pain at this moment, fearing that she might have another accident, and could only silently stand by her side.

The light show quickly began.

In an instant, the river surface was ablaze with light, with dazzling lights crisscrossing and flashing.

Initially, soft, warm yellow lights, like trickling streams, spilled onto the river surface, causing the river water to ripple with faint golden hues, sparkling like countless tiny pieces of gold dancing on the water.

Immediately after, powerful white beams of light, like sharp swords, cut through the night sky, shooting straight towards the center of the river, illuminating the entire river surface as if it were daytime.

Subsequently, colorful lights began to change rhythmically, with red, orange, blue, green, and other colors alternating, like a fantastical rainbow spanning the river, or mysterious auroras dancing on the water.

The river water also changed colors with the lights, like a giant canvas, allowing the lights to paint freely.

Everyone was drawn to this brilliant spectacle, shifting their gaze from the cruise ship to the light show, occasionally exclaiming in admiration, the scene bustling with excitement.

However,

Amidst the clamor, Gu Xiaoxiao's spot was like a silent, isolated island.

She had no interest in the beautiful scenery before her, neither cheering nor appreciating it.

Her eyes remained fixed on Lu Chen and the woman on the deck, as if everything around her was irrelevant.

In her world, there were only the three people on that cruise ship, and the endless pain and confusion in her heart.

The light show quickly ended.

A simple cruise ship slowly approached from the opposite bank of the Chang'an River, with several braziers burning on board, their flames flickering, signaling the imminent start of the iron flower show.

As the first scoop of molten iron was thrown high, the iron flower show officially began.

The scorching molten iron streaked across the night sky like meteors, instantly bursting into huge golden sparks.

Radiant and dazzling like fireworks, yet also like falling stars descending upon the human world.

Each splash of molten iron was accompanied by gasps and exclamations from the crowd. The awe-inspiring scene seemed to ignite the entire river surface, captivating everyone.

The iron flower show was a bit shorter than the light show.

It soon ended.

Even after all the performances concluded, Gu Xiaoxiao remained immersed in her own thoughts, completely oblivious to her surroundings.

Zhao Jiaqi gently patted Gu Xiaoxiao's shoulder and said, "Xiaoxiao, it's over, we can go back now."

At this time, the surrounding pedestrians had already turned to leave.

Lu Chen's luxury cruise ship also slowly started up again, preparing to depart.

Gu Xiaoxiao listened to the surrounding noise and watched the gradually receding cruise ship.

A strong illusion suddenly arose in her heart; she felt that if she missed this chance, she might never see Lu Chen again.

Once this thought emerged, it grew wildly in her heart like weeds.

A hint of panic and unwillingness flashed in her eyes.

The scene of her not going to question Lu Chen the last time she saw him kept replaying in her mind, and she regretted it for several days.

No, it can't be like this.

I missed him last time, I absolutely cannot miss him again this time.

I must go up and ask him clearly, why is he treating me like this?

Does he really have me in his heart?

Is it just to torment me again and again like this?

Gu Xiaoxiao tightly clenched her hands, her knuckles turning white from the effort, her lips trembled slightly, but her eyes gradually became resolute.

She looked at the calm river surface, gritting her teeth, and made a bold and crazy decision in her heart.

Suddenly,

She took a step with her long, slender legs, and with both hands, she forcefully climbed over the railing, without the slightest hesitation.

The next moment,

Her figure, like a determined bird, plunged straight into the water!

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