The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 508 - Chapter 508 Chapter 508 Selfish

Chapter 508: Chapter 508 Selfish Chapter 508: Chapter 508 Selfish “What will happen?”

Initially staring down, Lian Chuqing abruptly looked up, her petite face full of urgency. Anyone unaware of the situation would think she was the one in danger! It was evident from her reaction that she truly loved Long Haoguang, which explained her deep concern.

“Long-term contact with a ghost will deplete the yang energy in a human body,” Zhong Niangyao stated expressionlessly. “A person’s spirit is maintained by yang energy. Without it, there is no spirit. What do you think happens to life then?”

Her words caused everyone present to inhale sharply.

Except for Long Haoguang, who remained indifferent. Even upon hearing that his life might soon be at risk, his expression didn’t change, whether because he already knew such an outcome or because he simply didn’t care.

“Chuqing, I’m begging you as your aunt,” Zhao Rongrong said to Lian Chuqing with a sorrowful face, her tone filled with pleading. “Please leave Haoguang. He’s still young. Can you bear to see him die young?”

“Aunt, I–” Lian Chuqing suppressed the sadness in her heart, gritted her teeth, and nodded. “I will leave Haoguang. I won’t let him die young.”

Hearing Lian Chuqing’s response, the Long Family breathed a sigh of relief.

Initially, they thought it would be difficult to persuade Lian Chuqing, but surprisingly, she agreed so easily. It seemed that Lian Chuqing truly loved Long Haoguang, which was why she consented so quickly.

In truth, they didn’t want to separate the loving couple of Long Haoguang and Lian Chuqing, but given their markedly different paths as human and ghost, remaining together would only lead to a tragedy.

However, at this moment, they were so caught up in their joy that they completely overlooked the silent Long Haoguang at the side.

Long Haoguang’s complexion was somewhat pale; he did not voice any opinion or argue with his family. He just sat there quietly, as if everything happening around him had nothing to do with him.

“It’s useless.”

The simple statement from Zhong Niangyao, like a bucket of cold water, dashed the jubilation of the Long Family.

“Her agreement is meaningless. The authority doesn’t lie with Lian Chuqing, but with Long Haoguang. They are bound by a ghost marriage, which is like a marriage in the Human World. Agreement to divorce from only one side is pointless.”

“Like in human marriages, a ghost marriage also requires mutual consent to dissolve. Moreover, unlike human divorces, there’s no recourse for litigation in a ghost marriage.”

As her words reverberated, everyone realized that from the very beginning, Long Haoguang was in control of the situation, seemingly unbothered about the prospect of separating from Lian Chuqing. It turned out not that he was insensitive, but that he simply wasn’t afraid. In fact, he was clear that as long as he was unwilling, he and Lian Chuqing would not be parted.

“Haoguang, you can’t treat your parents like this,” Zhao Rongrong rose, grabbed Long Haoguang’s collar, her tears streaming down uncontrollably, “Please agree! You can’t ignore us, your parents, for your love.”

“You’re not a child anymore, Haoguang, you can’t only think of yourself!” Long Yunfeng also spoke up, “To see parents bury their child–are you considering whether we can endure such a blow?”

Watching his usually dignified and elegant mother cry like a child, and his always authoritative father showing his vulnerability for the first time, a myriad of indescribable feelings emerged in Haoguang’s heart–guilt, reluctance, and regret. However, these feelings weren’t enough to sway his decision. He just couldn’t imagine how he would live without Lian Chuqing.

A life akin to a walking corpse–he had been through it once before. He absolutely didn’t want to experience that again. The rollercoaster of losing her and getting her back was a blow he couldn’t bear.

Zhao Rongrong’s intense crying accentuated the oppressive atmosphere in the room.

Soon, the Long Family began to persuade Long Haoguang to give up on the ghost marriage. Even Lian Chuqing, as the other party involved, joined the effort to persuade him.

Meanwhile, Zhong Niangyao sat on the sidelines with the demeanor of someone watching a play, contributing no advice whatsoever.

Long Jiarui approached Zhong Niangyao, took her hand, and whispered, “Niangyao, is there really no other way? My second brother is just too stubborn. Is he really going to die young like this?”

“Even if he really dies, that’s his own choice,” Zhong Niangyao responded lightly. “You are only his family; you can’t make any decisions for him.”

Hearing this, Long Jiarui was at a loss for words.

After a long while, seeing the stubborn look on Long Haoguang, the Long Family felt desolate.

Zhong Niangyao looked at the pale-faced Long Haoguang and suddenly spoke, “Have you really decided? Your body, your parents, and everything you currently have–are you ready to give them all up?”

When Long Haoguang heard her mention his parents, a faint struggle crossed his face, but he soon settled into calmness. He turned to Lian Chuqing, his lips curling into a rare, warm smile, “Even if I’m gone, there’s elder brother and younger sister. They will take good care of our parents. But she only has me. If I’m not around to look after her, who knows what will happen to her!”

With that, Zhao Rongrong’s tears fell even faster as she covered her mouth to stifle her sad cries.

Long Yunfeng looked especially anguished as he tried to awaken his lovesick son. But seeing the hopeless look on his son’s face, he was at a loss for words.

“Haoguang, you are being too selfish,” Long Haobo condemned sharply, his intense gaze falling on Long Haoguang, his tone filled with reproach, “Is your world only filled with love? Don’t your parents, brothers, and sisters mean anything to you?”

“Brother, without Chuqing, I really have no reason to live,” Long Haoguang met Long Haobo’s gaze, his eyes calm yet resolute, “Please, just let me be!”

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