With Love, To You

Chapter 3: Framed and Betrayed

Qi-Nian Yun sat down at the piano.

She scanned the crowd but did not see any sign of Jingchen Gu. Though she felt a bit disappointed, she still introduced her piece earnestly, “Today, I will be playing 'How Do I Live.' In Chinese, it translates to 'Unable to Live Without You.' I dedicate this piece to my husband, Mr. Jingchen Gu.”

Qianyu Yun was secretly plotting but her face changed dramatically when she heard these words.

W-what?

Wasn't she supposed to accuse Jingchen Gu of marital rape on stage? How did it suddenly turn into a declaration of love?

At that moment, Jingchen Gu, who had just walked in with Chengfeng Ye, heard her words and looked up sharply towards the stage.

On the stage, the woman appeared elegant and composed, her usual arrogance and wilfulness replaced by the grace of a princess. When she lowered her head slightly and placed her slender fingers on the keys, a stream of melodious notes flowed out instantly.

Qi-Nian Yun actually had a natural talent for music. After all, her mother was Wan-Xin Ye, a former diva in the music world. Unfortunately, in her previous life, she believed Ze-Su and Qianyu Yun's words, thinking there was no future in playing the piano, and she gave it up halfway.

But in this life, she wouldn't be so foolish. She would firmly grasp her talent and one day stand atop the world like her mother, becoming someone everyone admires.

As Qianyu Yun gritted her teeth in anger, Ze-Su sneaked in unnoticed.

“Qianyu, didn't you say she would accuse Jingchen Gu of rape on stage? How did it turn into a dedication?”

Qianyu Yun snapped, “How should I know?”

Pausing, she suppressed her frustration, “Never mind, even if she doesn't accuse him, it doesn't matter. She drank that glass of wine, and no matter what, the outcome won't change. But you, did you arrange for those people I told you about?”

Ze-Su smiled coldly, “They're almost here. Don't worry!”

Only then did Qianyu Yun relax, “Good.”

Meanwhile, the music on stage had turned tender and sentimental. Qi-Nian Yun thought of Jingchen Gu’s kindness in her previous life. No matter what she wanted, he would find a way to get it for her. If anything upset her, it would disappear immediately.

Except for keeping her by his side, he seemed not to have wronged her in any way.

And what did she do? Due to certain reasons, she constantly rejected him, tried to escape him, and even contemplated killing him.

In the end, when facing the bomb tied to Qianyu Yun in the car, he pushed her out and drove off the cliff himself.

Only then did she realize how deeply he loved her.

Qi-Nian Yun’s eyes gradually reddened, and the guests below were also moved. What was supposed to be a sweet love song now carried an inexplicable sadness from her fingers. The emotion of living and dying together was palpable in the music, without the need for words.

The rumor that Jingchen Gu and Qi-Nian Yun's relationship was strained seemed unfounded. They were clearly very much in love.

Even Jingchen Gu was surprised. He remembered Qi-Nian Yun’s introduction of the song—'Unable to Live Without You.' Was it a genuine sentiment or mere pretense?

If it was pretense, so be it. But if it was genuine… Since hope had been given, don't let it turn into disappointment, or even he wouldn't know what he might do.

As the song ended, thunderous applause erupted. Some female guests were moved to tears.

What a divine piece of music! Could it be any more beautiful? Did Qi-Nian Yun's fingers possess magic to make such a simple piece sound so enchanting?

Qi-Nian Yun felt a surge of emotion too. She sat there for a while, calming her heart, then stood up and bowed to the audience.

Just as she was about to leave the stage, a commotion erupted at the entrance, and a group of plainclothes police officers stormed in.

“We received a tip that someone is causing trouble at the banquet. Please cooperate with our search.”

The guests' faces changed dramatically, and the previously moving atmosphere vanished. Everyone looked at each other in confusion.

Qi-Nian Yun's eyes narrowed.

They had arrived!

In her previous life, it was just like this. When she accused Jingchen Gu of marital rape on stage, causing him to storm out, she suddenly had a drug relapse, and the police barged in, catching her red-handed with a small packet of cocaine in her bag.

The incident shocked the entire Pingcheng. Everyone knew she used drugs at her grandfather's birthday banquet, and her cousin Qianyu Yun became known for her righteous act of exposing her.

Qi-Nian Yun’s uncle, Yufeng Ye, supported Old Master Ye as they walked over.

“What’s going on?”

The police clearly recognized him and bowed slightly, “Mr. Ye, we received a tip that someone is causing trouble at your banquet, so we need to conduct a search.”

Yufeng Ye frowned, “This must be a misunderstanding. Everyone here is a prominent figure in the business and political circles. They wouldn't…”

Just then, Qianyu Yun, as if suddenly realizing something, covered her mouth in disbelief.

A sharp-eyed policeman noticed her reaction and approached, “Miss, what's the matter?”

Qianyu Yun's eyes flickered, “N-nothing.”

“Failing to report information is also a crime. Please cooperate with our investigation.”

Qianyu Yun trembled slightly and reluctantly looked at Qi-Nian Yun, “I… I think I saw her hiding in the restroom… I’m not sure if I saw it wrong, it must be a mistake! My sister is innocent!”

The crowd gasped.

Qi-Nian Yun? The granddaughter of the Ye family would never do such a thing at her grandfather's birthday banquet, right? But then again, considering the outrageous things she had done over the years, it didn't seem impossible.

The guests’ expressions turned complicated, filled with disdain and ridicule.

Qi-Nian Yun smiled slightly, “Sister, are you sure you saw me in the restroom?”

Qianyu Yun nodded firmly, “I’m sure!”

The police approached Qi-Nian Yun, “Miss Yun, please cooperate with our search.”

Yufeng Ye’s face darkened, and he stepped forward but was stopped by Old Master Ye. He believed his granddaughter wouldn’t do such a disgraceful thing. If she had, she deserved to be taken away by the police.

Meanwhile, her other uncle, Chengfeng Ye, whispered to Jingchen Gu, “Hey, your wife’s in trouble. Aren’t you going to help?”