Pushed down the stairs by her fiancé and her sister, Shen Qingci wakes up at her own engagement party. She exposes them both, then he whispers in her ear: did you come back too?
Narrator Shen Qingci had already died once. Narrator In her last life, three days after her engagement party, she fell down the spiral staircase of the Gu family's old mansion. Before her eyes closed, she saw two hands. One wore the engagement ring she had chosen herself. The other was painted with the red nail polish she had given her sister. Narrator When she opened her eyes again, the crystal chandelier was so bright it hurt. The ballroom was packed with guests, and the giant screen was scrolling through photos of her and Gu Yan. Today was her engagement party. Narrator She looked down at her hands, whole and unharmed, and gave a soft laugh. Shen Qingci This time, everything you two owe me, I'm taking back. One by one. With my own hands. Shen Rou excited Sis! Why are you just standing there? Here, have some wine, it'll calm your nerves. I poured it just for you!Narrator Shen Rou held out a glass of red wine, smiling sweetly. Last time, that same glass had Qingci throwing up on stage in front of everyone. She became the laughingstock of the entire city. Shen Qingci How sweet of you, little sister. But why don't you drink this one first? Shen Rou Huh? I... I can't really handle my alcohol... Shen Qingci Can't handle it? Or don't dare? Narrator Shen Rou's smile froze on her face. Gu Yan hurried over and, as if it were the most natural thing in the world, pulled her behind him. Gu Yan Qingci, stop making a scene. Rourou was only trying to be nice. Come on, sign the share transfer agreement first. Once it's signed, we're family. Narrator That document again. In her last life, she signed it, and handed the thirty percent stake her mother left her straight into Gu Yan's pocket. Three days later, she was dead. Shen Qingci mocking Family? Gu Yan, when you say family, do you mean you and me? Or you, her, and the baby she's carrying?Narrator The entire room went dead silent. In an instant, Shen Rou's face went white as paper. Mr. Shen Qingci! Today of all days, what nonsense are you spouting? Shen Rou crying Dad, I didn't... Sis, I know you've never liked me, but how could you accuse me of something like this...Shen Qingci Don't cry yet. Save those tears. You're going to need them in a minute. Narrator She picked up the phone Gu Yan had left on the table and typed in Shen Rou's birthday. It unlocked. In her last life, she didn't learn that passcode until the day before she died. Narrator The next second, the photos on the giant screen were replaced by a chat log. Shen Qingci looked Gu Yan in the eye and read it out, word by word: Shen Qingci Baby, hold on three more days. Once she signs, that staircase in the old mansion will be the end of her. Narrator Gasps swept through the guests. The wine glass in her father's hand hit the floor and shattered. Gu Yan Qingci, let me explain... Shen Qingci Explain what? Which step you were planning to push me down? Narrator She tore the share transfer agreement in half and threw it at Gu Yan's feet. Security rushed the stage. But the moment they pinned him down, Gu Yan suddenly smiled. He leaned in to her ear, his voice so low that only she could hear: Gu Yan whispers Qingci, you've changed. Did you... come back too?Narrator Every drop of blood in Shen Qingci's body ran cold. Narrator The word he used was... too.
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Shen Qingci
Gu Yan
Shen Rou
Mr. Shen
