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Chapter 147: Chapter 147: No Way Out Chapter 147: Chapter 147: No Way Out Zhu Qianying, holding Ji Rui’s arm, gracefully crossed over the beautiful floral archway and stood on this side of the red carpet, hesitating for a moment.

She took a deep breath and told herself, Zhu Qianying, do not be afraid!

Indeed, what was there to be afraid of? It’s not a danger-filled den; instead, it was a prominent family that countless women would go to great lengths but still be unable to enter!

All in all, Zhu Qianying herself didn’t know what was happening to her.

When participating in the selections, she was not afraid!

The first time she had intimate moments with Yan, she was not afraid!

When they went to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get their license, she was not afraid!

Just now, when facing the potent elders of the Yan Family, she was not afraid!

But at this moment, she inexplicably became afraid!

On her feet were the lightweight mid-heeled shoes that Yan had particularly instructed to be sent over hastily. However, she felt as if she weighed a ton and her footsteps, unraiseable!

Up until her age now, she had not experienced life-and-death separations, nor had she experienced deeply ingrained love. So, she never knew how fear, such a powerful negative emotion, felt like.

It was like bone erosion powder, sapping her of her strength and making it difficult for her to lift her feet.

It was like a spell of soul departure, each word and sentence hammering at her heart, encouraging her to leave and urging her to run!

And on the other side of the red carpet stood a man — outstanding both in his appearance and his background. He was destined to be the one whom she would accompany for a lifetime.

Logically speaking, she had no reason to be afraid.

But yet, she was!

At this moment, she was working hard to picture the sketch of a plain and simple marriage between her and Yan, something she had constructed in her mind over the past two or three months.

But perhaps her imagination was not rich enough. Perhaps she was too nervous at the moment. Or perhaps she had never experienced such a specific imagination before.

In conclusion, the future of her and him sketched out in her mind did not contain the beautiful sunshine and tranquility represented by a fine spring day and the mountain stream, but rather, a vague emptiness.

The guests seated at the wedding saw the hesitant and confused look on the bride’s face and began whispering amongst themselves. Xing Bailun who was sitting together with Qi Xiao and others even stood up abruptly in discomfort. But in the end, he was forcibly pushed down into his seat by several people, including Qi Xiao.

“Aaron, you can’t afford to gamble, nor can you afford to lose!”

At Qi Xiao’s low utterances, Xing Bailun instantly deflated. He sat down on his seat, fists clenched and lips bitten, his gaze towards that figure in white was one of helplessness, unwillingness and, most predominately, an undisguisable pain.

However, the groom who was standing at the center of the stage was initially confident, but at this moment, he had inexplicably become apprehensive!

If only the two of them were present, he would, of course, yell at her, demanding her to come over immediately!

Yet in front of his family, important domestic families, and high-ranking officials all gathered here, he, in no way, was willing to lose face!

But without scolding her, what on earth did her soul-wandering state mean at this moment?

Eldest Young Master Yan seemed calm on the surface, but secretly he was sweating profusely.

According to what he knew of Zhu Qianying, this girl was indeed capable of doing anything!

Eldest Young Master Yan was feeling agitated but could only do nothing! He eagerly looked towards the other end of the red carpet, hoping that Zhu Qianying could quickly regain her senses!

Similarly sweating profusely like him were Lady Yan and Yan Bo as well as Chen Jing, Le Tong, and Ji Huan. These elders could only sit back and fret, much like Eldest Young Master Yan.

Zhu Qianying’s mind was currently racing down an entirely different path, and she paid no heed to the reactions and situations of those around her.

In particular, Little Princess Guoguo—dressed in a small suit matching hers—had been standing behind her with her hands held out by the wedding organizers, standing still for a few seconds. Perhaps being slightly impatient, she trotted up to where she was and looked up at her with a gaze full of hope.

“Auntie, keep going!”

The little princess probably thought auntie was scared, so she cooed out encouragement with a laugh.

Over on the other side, the little prince Beibei, dressed in a suit to match Mr. Yan, immediately voiced his support, “Auntie, you look beautiful!”

Standing beside her, Ji Rui, the usually stern-faced president in front of outsiders, probably sensed her unease, and leaned slightly to reassure her in a low voice.

“Ying Zi, relax, don’t worry, Uncle Ji is here!”

Zhu Qianying looked up and smiled at him. “Thank you, Uncle Ji!”

Ji Rui, thinking of his wife’s warnings, looked deeply at her and added, “If you’re having second thoughts, we can leave now!”

Despite the clear immorality of disrupting marriages, this woman was the sister of his future daughter-in-law. He knew knowingly she was walking into a pit of fire, and if she didn’t want to jump, of course, he had to help her escape rather than push her in!

However, it was Ji Rui’s words that shook Zhu Qianying to her core, pulling her wandering thoughts firmly back to reality.

“I’m fine,” Zhu Qianying smiled again at Ji Rui. Taking a deep breath, she stepped onto the red carpet.

She knew better than anyone that she had no way out!

The Ji Family certainly had the means to help her leave, but then she would become a burden to them and cause a rift between the Ji and Yan families.

Her initial motivation to participate in the selection in order to free her mother and sister from the Zhu Family would cause further harm by pushing them into an even deeper pit of fire by avoiding the issue.

Not only would she be at odds with the Zhu family, but she would also completely offend the Yan family, and even drag the Ji family into it!

Was this the outcome she wanted?

No! What she wanted was to marry Yan Han, live an ordinary life with him, and then watch her mother and sister find their true happiness!

Having regained her composure, she matched the beat of the wedding march, and, one step at a time, made her way up the red carpet.

The moment she lifted her foot, the hearts of young Mr. Yan, standing onstage, and the worrying elders down below all collectively dropped back down to earth.

Ji Rui led Zhu Qianying up the stage and ceremoniously placed her hand on Yan Han’s.

“Yan Han, Ying Zi is like a daughter to me. Treat her well!”

As an elder with no blood relation, this was probably all Ji Rui could say and do!

“President Ji, I will.”

Yan Han held Zhu Qianying’s hand and gave Ji Rui a satisfactory answer with a smile.

After answering Ji Rui, Yan Han, taking advantage of Ji Rui bending over to pick up the two little treasures of the Ji family, pulled Zhu Qianying into his arms, encircling her waist and pulled her close face to face.

There were waves of applause and cheers from below the stage.

Yan Han leaned into her ear. To outsiders, it looked like he was kissing the bride, but he was actually murmuring into her ear.

“Zhu Qianying, stop the games!” Yan Han gritted his teeth vehemently.

After his heart had settled, a fiery anger surged uncontrollably within him.

She was obviously hesitating just now!

It was she who had been so eager to marry him, and now that it was a done deal, why was she hesitating?

And on what grounds was she backing off?