C24 My Girlfriend Is Getting Married

When Wang Haibo realized Zhao Yuan was actually the chairman, he panicked and stammered, “S-sir! I’m Wang Haibo, the manager here! I’ve seen your photos and videos, I just didn’t recognize you! Mr. Hu will be here soon—please wait in his office!”

Zhao Yuan smiled awkwardly. “It’s fine. I look like a mess right now; I can’t meet him like this. I’ll come by the company later. You’ve done a good job here, keep it up.”

Then he suddenly remembered Xu Dan. “Wait—where did Xu Dan go? When did she leave?!”

He scrambled up and rushed out like a madman, forgetting he’d been beaten half to death just moments before.

Wang Haibo stared blankly at his chairman’s retreating back. Rumors were true—their boss really was crazy.

“Hey! Can someone help me? I can’t move!” Qian Yong shouted. “I’m a customer! Your chairman just left me here to die!”

Zhao Yuan finally found Xu Dan not far away. She hadn’t left—she’d been waiting, worried about him.

His face was swollen and bruised, barely recognizable.

They sat in silence at a quiet café. The waiter served their coffee and fled immediately, unnerved by Zhao Yuan’s rough appearance and the sharp-faced policewoman beside him.

Neither spoke.

“Zhao Yuan,” Xu Dan said finally, her voice cold. “What were you thinking today?”

“I’m sorry… I’m so sorry—”

“Save it. Men shouldn’t apologize. We’re adults. We take responsibility for what we do. What are you going to do with your life?”

“I… I…” Zhao Yuan froze. He had no answer.

“Then I’m leaving.” Xu Dan stood.

“Wait!” He grabbed her hand. “Please… just listen.”

“Speak quickly.”

“I don’t know where my life is going. I don’t control it. But the only thing I care about… is you. I want a normal life with you. A family. That’s all I want.”

Xu Dan stared at him. “Is that your confession?”

“Yes. I love you. I came back for you. Give me a chance.”

“Do you want me to lie, or tell you the truth?”

“The truth. I can take it.”

“I… I liked you once. I still do. But you’re chaos. I’m a cop; I risk my life every day. I want safety. Normalcy. Can you give me that?”

Zhao Yuan fell silent.

“I’m engaged. To a professor. I was ready to move on. Then you came back. Can you give up this crazy life? No secrets, no trouble, no mysterious forces? Just… normal?”

He couldn’t answer.

“I can’t give you that life. I can’t be normal. I’m bad luck. Everyone I care about gets hurt.” His voice cracked.

“You’re weak. A coward,” Xu Dan cried. “You won’t even fight for me!”

She slammed a wedding invitation down. “I’m getting married next Saturday. You’re invited.”

She walked away.

Zhao Yuan stared at the card, numb.

My girl is getting married.

And I’m not the groom.