Di Mingjue had no desire to hear any more about "showing true feelings." He released Ye Ziyu's hand and walked towards Gu Xiuyu alone.
"Mingjue, be careful!" Ye Ziyu warned anxiously.
Seeing Ye Ziyu’s guarded expression towards him, Gu Xiuyu felt as though his heart was being squeezed by a pair of hands. The pain left him weak, collapsing without support and about to fall to the ground.
"The police will be here soon. Cooperate, and you'll suffer less physical pain," Di Mingjue said, looking down at Gu Xiuyu, who wore a look of disdain.
Surrender to him?
Gu Xiuyu spat in Di Mingjue's direction unceremoniously, "Pah, never!"
Having dared to commit the kidnapping, he had never considered the consequences. Seeing the killing intent in Di Mingjue's eyes, he deliberately provoked, "Do you know? These past few days have been the happiest of my life. Watching Ziyu sleep by the bedside, she was as docile as a baby. Oh, and when she ate, like a little cat, it made one want to hold her on their lap and feed her personally."
Di Mingjue paid no mind to these intimate words. Did he not know whether he could get close to Ye Ziyu? Trying to provoke him at the last moment was too naive!
"Don't speak of fantasies; think about what your life will become," Di Mingjue retorted sarcastically.
As the sole heir of the Gu Corporation, with his youthful prime ahead of him, his life was envied by many. Yet, he willingly degenerated, pulling himself down from a high position to the lowest valley.
The sound of sirens came from the shore. Several yachts with flashing alarms appeared on the sea, surrounding their yacht.
Gu Xiuyu looked up.
Police officers in uniform stood on the yachts, holding microphones and shouting at them, "You are surrounded. Do not think of escaping!"
Di Mingjue reminded him, "Let's go."
The police yachts approached, and the officers on board aimed their guns at Gu Xiuyu.
Once he boarded, he would have no chance. Gu Xiuyu gazed adoringly at Ye Ziyu, who waited ahead, unwilling to accept defeat so calmly.
Glancing sideways at the man beside him, he kicked backward with his calf, feeling the man stagger backward. He turned and snatched the gun from the man's hand.
"Mingjue!" Ye Ziyu cried, her heart leaping into her throat upon seeing this. Clutching the hem of her skirt, she ran towards them.
Di Mingjue didn't have time to retrieve the gun before Gu Xiuyu aimed it at him.
"Don't move!"
Di Mingjue looked at him coldly.
Did he really think he could leave here safely just by getting a gun?
"Aim the gun at your temple. If you miss and I don't die, Ye Ziyu will still be my wife, and you will still obediently serve your time in prison."
At such a critical juncture, Di Mingjue was still provoking Gu Xiuyu.
Seeing that Ye Ziyu had already reached their side, Gu Xiuyu sternly reprimanded, "Stop, don't come any closer!"
He wasn't worried about Ye Ziyu coming to rescue Di Mingjue; rather, he feared accidentally harming her during their struggle. Even if her heart only recognized Di Mingjue, Gu Xiuyu still did not want Ye Ziyu's body to suffer any harm.
In his heart, Ye Ziyu was a treasure; nothing could defile her.
Di Mingjue gestured to Ye Ziyu, "Stay there and don't come over. Don't worry, he can't hurt me."
As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Xiuyu forcefully pressed down. The muzzle of the gun quickly left a red mark on his temple.
Seeing this, the police began to board the yacht. The hostage was temporarily trapped, and they held their guns, not daring to act rashly.
"Put the gun down quickly, you are surrounded!" Officer Xie shouted.
After everything had developed to this point, would abandoning it absolve him of all guilt?
Gu Xiuyu, a serious and accomplished student, knew the law clearly. Holding the gun in one hand, he pulled Di Mingjue towards the edge of the yacht with the other.