Lu City in late autumn, chilly and biting.

It was night, Qiao Jiaka stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows of her apartment, overlooking the city from a height of 57 floors.

What catches the eye is the Huangpu River, which has witnessed the splendor of Shanghai through several generations.

Tonight's Huangpu River is destined to top the headlines of all major newspapers tomorrow, because there's a fireworks show taking place there that's the most dazzling Shanghai has seen in a decade.

The only man in her life, Qi Hua, was now walking with her dearest friend by his side, crossing the path paved with blooming flowers. On that river surface, glittering like diamonds under the fireworks, he looked at the priest solemnly and said: “I do!”

Joe knew that the moment he made a promise, a dove-egg sized diamond ring would be placed on his bride's slender finger. Then, just like when he got engaged to Qi Hua, he would kiss her, kissing until everyone present believed wholeheartedly

But fuck it!

When she was still the daughter of the chairman of the Qiao Group, she said;

When the father jumped from a building and the mother committed suicide, the Qiao Corporation declared bankruptcy. At that moment, he told him: From now on, you can only be my wife!

Thus, this wedding that was originally planned to be a grand affair, pouring all their heart and soul into making it perfect for themselves, in the blink of an eye, became a preparation for someone else – Tong Xiaoxiao.

Yes, it's marriage!

The bride was wearing a stunning white gown, custom-designed and tailored by the best designers from France and flown back here!

Thus, she went from a legitimate wife to a concubine, carrying the lingering traces of yesterday's passionate kisses on her body. She transformed from upright and virtuous to something else entirely.

But she couldn't leave him, because leaving would mean her brother who was lying in the hospital, relying on machines and medication to stay alive, would immediately stop breathing.

……

A half cup of vodka, held in his hand, tilted back and drained, was how Joe had, from somewhere along the way, come to keep himself perpetually slightly drunk.

This way, it allows you to ignore many nightmares deeply embedded in your memory, and when Qi Hua eats and pricks, you won't feel too disgusted.

To think, "living a drunken dream" is probably just like this!

Below, on the river surface, fireworks bloomed into countless romantic hearts, and even one could see a Cupid's arrow piercing through the middle.

Handmade fireworks, crafted with a touch of malice, now cruelly dissect the master's misery. The scene is set for another tale, one that begins with abandonment and betrayal.

Jodie-Ann thought, “I’ve got to see it!”

A once-in-a-decade wedding in Shanghai, after over 300 days of preparation, finally kicked off today in a glamorous ceremony. How could the planner just stand here and watch?

Wind, watches, perfumes, handbags...

The complete set of Versace was the last luxury item after the family went bankrupt.

To attend such a high-profile wedding, if you dress too plainly, I'm afraid you won't even be able to get close to the Huangpu Riverfront tonight.

……

A 57-story apartment, it's easy and effortless to get down.

Qi Hua didn't have anyone guarding the door of his house because he believed that no one would come to make trouble.

For the sake of our family's reputation and my brother's life, I will obediently stand behind the glass window and silently send my blessings.

This is Zhihua's understanding of Qiao Jiaka, and knowing, he thought right.

Even if he went down the stairs himself, even if he had already stepped onto the pier heading towards the Bund. Qiao Jiaka only wanted to see what the effect of this meticulously planned wedding scene would be like.

Do not approach, do not recognize, nor cry nor make a fuss.

Her tears, welling up long before her father had shattered into pieces from a fatal fall and left a vast expanse of devastation before her eyes, knew not where to begin.

Don't cry, it's not that there is nothing left. It's just that your heart is broken beyond repair.

My heart is broken, so I can't cry....

……

"Just take a look and leave," this idea is simply too naive.

Until he had boarded the ferry, Qiao Ji knew just how foolish his journey had been.

Thinking it could come quietly and leave quietly as well.

He thought that since this Versace wasn't particularly special, he could compete with the guests present and avoid being noticed by others.

It seems we still underestimated the public's thirst for gossip and the potential of transmedia exploration.

To my surprise, just a turn of the bridge brought me face-to-face with the bride who had just changed into her new dress and came out to toast us.