Chapter 1396: Chapter 1401: I Want to Go Home 7
"Bai Jingqing’s fate lies in your hands! If you can hurry here, we can still make the last few minutes. If you can’t, then prepare to say goodbye to Bai Jingqing!" Bai Ruiqing said, ending the call abruptly.
Bai Qianqian’s head was buzzing, she dropped her phone and was barely able to stop herself from collapsing by leaning against a wall.
No, she couldn’t pass out, she needed to convince Bai Ruiqing to donate his liver to Bai Jingqing. She wanted Bai Jingqing alive!
Bai Qianqian squatted down to retrieve her phone, experiencing another wave of dizziness.
Barely any time was left, she couldn’t return home. So she ran out of the hospital, flagged down a taxi and headed over.
With her last shred of hope, Bai Qianqian called Bai Ruiqing.
"Bai Ruiqing, I never loved you. Why clutch onto a woman who doesn’t love you? You won’t find happiness like this!"
"Without you, I’d be even less happy! Time’s running out, remember to bring your ID and household registration. I keep my word! No marriage, no liver donation. And if it comes to that, I’d rather die with him!" Bai Ruiqing’s words smacked with bitter resolve before he abruptly hung up.
Bai Qianqian knew Bai Ruiqing meant what he said. She couldn’t afford to lose, for his loss meant losing Bai Jingqing’s life.
She didn’t dare take the risk.
Bai Ran was at home, Bai Qianqian called her sister, urging her to secretly steal their household register and bring it over.
When Bai Ran asked what she needed them for, Bai Qianqian brushed off her questions and insisted her sister hurry over.
Hearing the weight in her sister’s voice, Bai Ran instantly fetched the two items and hopped into a cab towards their agreed meeting point.
Bai Qianqian didn’t instruct Bai Ran to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau, for fear her sister might inadvertently say something she shouldn’t.
Once she received the documents, Bai Qianqian bid her sister return home.
Bai Ran watched with concern as her sister’s vehicle pulled away, she could only wait for her news at home.
But what did her sister need these two things for?
Bai Qianqian got out of the car and at once saw Bai Ruiqing standing at the entrance of the Civil Affairs Bureau. She rushed over, slapping him across the face.
"This slap is for myself!" Bai Qianqian hissed through gritted teeth.
Bai Ruiqing licked his lips, turned to face her – only to be met with a second slap on his other cheek.
"This slap is on behalf of your elder brother! You’re not worthy of being his brother! Bai Ruiqing, I’ll marry you, but don’t expect me to ever love you!" Bai Qianqian spewed furiously.
"Ha... Bai Qianqian, do you think you still have a choice? Now! Come in with me!" Bai Ruiqing’s eyes turned chillingly cold. Suddenly, he smiled, "Of course, you can also choose not to come in!"
"..."
"Oh yes, I suddenly thought of an additional condition. You must never let Bai Jingqing know that I forced you into this marriage. You must make him believe that you willingly married me! Now we have five minutes before closing, you can consider..."
"I agree! Even if you want my life now, I’ll give it to you immediately! Are you satisfied now!" It was evident Bai Qianqian’s rage marred her usual grace as she stomped into the building, the documents clenched tightly in her fist.
Did she even have another choice? If she had even the smallest chance, even if it required her death, she’d take it. Anything, but marrying this inhumane man!
"..."
Bai Ruiqing’s sultry glare followed her retreating figure.
Anyone who saw them enter the bureau would mistake them for a divorcing couple.
When Bai Qianqian saw her name written beside Bai Ruiqing’s, she could no longer hold back her tears, allowing them to freely fall down her cheeks.