"Girl.

A man's magnetic and low, husky voice rose from the darkness, his hot breath spraying against her ear.

His fingertips fell upon her cool collarbone, stroking it gently.

Burning hot, my skin stretched tight, breathing rapidly, wanting to escape, yet unable to, like falling into the deep sea, about to drown.

"Tomorrow, I will take you to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get married."

Gu Beisheng's breath caught in his throat, and he abruptly opened his eyes. He looked around, still in the car.

I dreamed again.

These years, I always have this dream.

A dangerous atmosphere hung in the house, a man's raspy voice cutting through it, and the dreams grew more vivid.

Every time, that suffocating feeling would wake me up from my dream.

Breathing heavily, adapting, even so, what happened five years ago still lingers in my mind.

Outside the window, bright.

Bin City is more prosperous than it was five years ago.

Before I knew it, I had been in the hospital for five years.

Five years ago, she was tricked by her younger sister Gu Xinyu and spent a night with a stranger. As a result, she became pregnant but didn't know who the father was. She later gave birth to a stillborn baby.

At the same time, the father's business was booming, and everyone in the Gu family had a share, including this son who had been sent down the mountain since childhood and was not favored.

The mother and sister colluded to send the victim into a hospital, taking advantage of her weakness after childbirth to steal 10% of her shares in the Gu company.

Now, Gu Xinyu is to marry the second master of the Fu family. It is rumored that Fu Xizhou is not handsome, ugly crying over a baby, and was declared by an astrologer to live no longer than twenty-eight years old on the day he was born.

Few people have ever met him.

How could a mother possibly bear to marry Xin Yu off to him, so she remembered.

The driver was sent out late at night to pick him up from the hospital.

If it weren't for Gu Xinyu's ultimate happiness, they might never have remembered their existence.

Gu Beisheng's eyes were cold as ice, he leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes again.

What belongs to me, must be returned!

I will not let anyone who owes me anything off the hook!

In my thoughts, I arrived at Gu's villa.

Five years have passed, and there's nothing left here.

He strode in, and as soon as he reached the door, he saw Xu Huirong happily shelling pistachios for Gu Xinyu.

"If it weren't for you wanting to have Gu Beisheng, that deadbeat, take your place and remain a widow, Mom would be crying today."

Gu Xinyu said softly, "Mom, don't say that to my sister. This time, if it weren't for her, I wouldn't know what to do. I was just afraid she wouldn't agree."

"She's clueless and doesn't even know which scoundrel got her pregnant. Giving birth to a child, dead or alive, is already a blessing. To be married off is all she deserves, especially to a prestigious family like the Fu clan. What qualifications does she have to be picky?"

"Your mom is right, you're too kind. You already forgot how you were slandered five years ago?" Gu Hua also said with a stern face.

Only then did Gu Xinyu nod with relief: "Dad, don't worry, I won't be like my elder sister. Me and my brother will definitely be your and Mom's pride."

Only when Gu Hua heard the mention of Gu Jia Yu did a hint of a smile appear on his face.

Last year, the Gu family financial crisis was overcome thanks to Jia Yu. Over the past two years, their business has flourished thanks to his business acumen.

"Why would you think I wouldn't refuse?" Gu Beisheng's voice was suddenly cold and calm.

Three people were taken aback and looked toward the door.

Xu Huirong's face changed, and she accused: "Why did you run back here instead of going to the Fu family?"

"Before I passed away, I stipulated that both Gu Xinyu and I each hold 10% of the Gu family's shares. Shouldn't you return my share to me?"

Gu Hua was furious, slamming his fist on the table and striding toward her. "If you hadn't done that disgraceful thing, almost jeopardizing Gu Shi's stock, I wouldn't have revoked your position! You dare to bring this up?!"

Gu Beisheng showed no fear, meeting his angry gaze directly and smirked: "It's fine if you don't give it."

Then, she walked to the sofa and found a comfortable position to sit down. She casually crossed her legs and lightly raised her eyebrows: "Today, I'm not getting married!"

“You!” Gu Hua raised his hand to strike.

Gu Beisheng didn't dodge, he tilted his head up, his eyes gradually turned cold, and he said slowly: "Come on, hit me. Once this palm comes down, I'll give up my share, and the marriage by proxy is off!"

(Editor in charge：historical romance novels)