When Quan Jiu arrived at the Public Security Bureau, Chu Rong also happened to be there. Both were a little surprised, thinking that there might be other matters to investigate regarding Jiang Mengran's car accident.
Not long after they sat down in the meeting room, a police officer entered with a file bag.
"Madam, Sir, you were previously involved in an attempted murder case. It was mentioned that the perpetrator had saved Mr. Chu seven years ago in a car accident. However, upon investigating this incident, we discovered that the car accident that year was intentionally caused by Jiang Mengran."
These words not only surprised Chu Rong but also Quan Jiu.
"Intentional? She wanted to kill my husband?" Quan Jiu asked in astonishment.
The officer shook his head. "According to our analysis, she likely orchestrated a scheme of self-harm. She deliberately designed the car accident and then pretended to save Mr. Chu, probably hoping to gain his gratitude and use that opportunity to get close to him."
Chu Rong was stunned. So, his so-called life-saving grace was all a lie. And because of it, Jiu Jiu had suffered so much.
Thinking of all that had happened, Chu Rong's heart felt as if it were being cut by a knife. He tightly grasped Quan Jiu's hand and said with utmost sincerity, "Jiu Jiu, if you allow it, please let me give you a grand wedding. I want to announce to the whole world that you are my wife."
For seven years of marriage, Jiu Jiu had never been publicly acknowledged. In the past, he felt he had too many enemies and didn't want to put Jiu Jiu in danger. After reuniting with Jiu Jiu, he felt unworthy and had been waiting for the right opportunity to seek her consent to announce their marriage.
Now, he wasn't sure if this was the best time, but he couldn't wait any longer. He was eager for everyone to know that this woman, who was incomparably beautiful, intelligent, generous, and elegant, was his wife. He wanted all the men in the world to envy him.
Tears suddenly streamed down Quan Jiu's face.
From their first meeting until now, fifteen years had passed. Although she hadn't placed much importance on formal recognition, she had deeply felt his love.
"Okay," she said, smiling through her tears.
...
Half a month later, a spectacular wedding that amazed the entire nation was held in City A.
The groom was the man every woman in City A wished to marry: tall, handsome, and wealthy. Furthermore, insiders revealed that the current CEO of Chu Corporation's net worth had already exceeded five hundred billion yuan, enough to last several lifetimes.
And the bride was Quan Jiu, a celebrity who had recently become a sensation online. Some admired her talent, others appreciated her artistry, some were moved by her support, and some marveled at her ingenuity. Of course, everyone adored her beauty.
If Chu Rong was the man every woman in City A wanted to marry, then Quan Jiu was the woman every man in the country wanted to wed.
Yet, now, this golden couple was entering the hall of matrimony.
What surprised everyone even more were the two adorable flower children, who were clearly the bride and groom's dragon-phoenix twins. Good heavens... did the handsome and beautiful couple already have children who could run errands?!
As if to confirm everyone's suspicions, Chu Rong took out the rings he had prepared and, in front of the priest, declared, "Fifteen years ago, you burst into my life and transformed my pale, colorless existence into something brilliant.
Eight years ago, you elevated my status. The moment you agreed to marry me was the happiest moment of my life.
Five years ago, you left me due to my heartlessness, and my once colorful life turned dark. But just when I thought I would lose my light forever, you reappeared before me, giving me a second chance.
At this very moment, this is the second happiest moment of my life. Jiu Jiu, will you marry me?"
Quan Jiu, deeply moved, was about to reach out when the little flower boy, Tu Tu, became unhappy. He stomped his feet, ran over, stood between them, put his little hands on his hips, and pointed at his father.
"Your happiest moments didn't include me and my sister. Are you still my father?"
Mi Mi, with a darkened little face, walked over and grabbed Tu Tu by the ear. "Mom is naturally the most important. You and I have to follow suit. I'm third, and you're fourth."
Tu Tu thought about it and found it made sense. Then he heard he was ranked fourth and became unhappy. "Why am I fourth and you're third? Why am I not important?"
"Because I'm your older sister. What about it?" Mi Mi narrowed her eyes slightly.
Tu Tu chuckled twice and shrugged helplessly. "No objections, no objections. You're the sister, so you're right."
This little interlude caused the guests to burst into laughter.
Mi Mi glared at Tu Tu, then said to Chu Rong, "You can continue." She then pulled her brother to resume their positions.
The originally tender and affectionate scene was thus broken.
Chu Rong and Quan Jiu looked at each other, and then they both burst into laughter. Chu Rong seized the opportunity to place the ring on Quan Jiu's finger, gently cupped the back of her head, and gave her a lingering kiss.
...
Several years later, Zhang Xin, who had transitioned from a dating show director to a parent-child variety show director, was honored to once again invite the renowned film empress Quan Jiu and her billionaire husband, Chu Rong.
Of course, inviting these two legendary figures was all thanks to the brief connection they had years ago during his shows.
At the live recording, Zhang Xin looked at the couple and couldn't help but sigh, "Many years ago, when I was filming shows for you two, I thought to myself, you are truly a match made in heaven. To be honest, out of all the couples my shows have ostensibly brought together, you two are the only ones who have truly stayed together and made it to this point."
Chu Jia's third child, Bao Bao, who was sitting on the sofa bored and spacing out, chimed in with a childish voice, "That's because my parents were already married back then. My dad made a mistake and was trying to win my mom back."
The fourth child, Tuan Tuan, looked at his brother blankly, sucking on his finger. After a pause, he said, "Mm, my brother and I were at that time..."
Quan Jiu quickly covered Tuan Tuan's mouth and coughed. "It's been a long time, Director Zhang's business scope is getting wider and wider."
Zhang Xin laughed heartily. "Can't help it, it's all for a living."
Chu Rong picked up Tuan Tuan, pinched his nose, and whispered, "What did you promise Mom before we left? Don't talk nonsense, or I'll spank your butt when we get back."
Tuan Tuan pouted and said, "Okay."
Zhang Xin continued to ask Quan Jiu, "You've won the Film Empress award for three consecutive years, and you've also nurtured two Best Actor and two Best Actress winners. I heard you own many companies. How do you balance all these things? Do work and life conflict? You must spend a lot of time away from home when filming, right?"
Quan Jiu smiled slightly and was about to answer when Chu Rong, sitting beside her, complained a little, "Time is squeezed out. There are 24 hours in a day, and besides sleeping and eating, she's busy with work." She didn't even have time to glance at him more.
Zhang Xin immediately caught the hint and, not wanting to miss out, said, "From Mr. Chu's words, it sounds like you and your wife don't spend much time together. Do you have any complaints about that?"
Tuan Tuan, sitting on Chu Rong's lap, couldn't help but speak up again, "He's a clingy dog. Wherever Mom goes, he follows. He's attached to her 24 hours a day."
Little Bao Bao quickly echoed his brother in a childish voice, "Yes, Dad is also a wife-showcasing maniac. He shows off Mom on platforms every day, and he forces Mom to sleep with him at night, making me and my brother wean early..."
"Ah hahaha..." Quan Jiu let out a dry laugh and covered her little daughter's mouth again. "Your father sacrifices more. He often visits me on set, so we do spend quite a bit of time together."
Zhang Xin nodded understandingly. "Your marital relationship is truly wonderful."
Tuan Tuan sighed, "Their relationship is great, but it's tough for us kids. They're always showing off their affection in front of us, and they don't take us when they go out to play. We might just be accidents."
Bao Bao, though his mouth was covered, enthusiastically agreed with his actions, giving a thumbs-up.
Quan Jiu was extremely embarrassed. After a moment, she said to Chu Rong, "Why don't we bring the children with us tomorrow?"
Chu Rong smiled outwardly, but his gaze at Tuan Tuan was dark and stern.
Tuan Tuan, being sensible, sighed again. "Forget it, forget it. We'll let you have your freedom. It's not easy being parents."
Quan Jiu shot Chu Rong a glare: What did you say to the children again?
Chu Rong blinked innocently: Nothing, they're just sensible.
Quan Jiu glared again.
Chu Rong nodded understandingly and secretly sent a message to Wang Xiao: "Buy ten more washboards."
[End]