Su Xiyan's mind was racing as she looked at the support post with only one loose bolt remaining, then at the area that would be affected if the arch collapsed.
There was no vampire presence nearby, suggesting this incident had nothing to do with vampires.
Besides Chen Shuo, no vampire would be reckless enough to come to such an occasion.
Since it wasn't vampires, she couldn't use vampire methods to resolve this.
At that moment, Su Xiyan thought that if vampires were causing trouble, it wouldn't be so bad! Chen Shuo was the Demon King, and there were so many high-level Demon Hunters present - they could easily handle it.
But now, facing this crisis, it wasn't in her area of expertise.
The backstage staff were all busy with their own tasks. If she told them, being ordinary humans, they would surely panic. This would ruin the wedding!
In this critical moment, there was no time to call for help.
Su Xiyan moved a heavy decorative sculpture nearby and placed it on the arch's support post.
A nearby worker wearing a knit cap noticed this, his face turning fierce as he charged over with a hammer in hand.
No more hiding?
Chen Shuo, quick as lightning, pulled Su Xiyan into his arms while blocking the hammer blow with his other hand.
This action was almost instinctive.
Su Xiyan was stunned!
Chen Shuo had actually used his own body to shield her from the iron hammer?!
Moreover, this action didn't seem to involve any conscious thought - it was more like a bodily instinct.
In other words, Chen Shuo already considered Su Xiyan's life more important than his own!
Su Xiyan's feeling of being touched lasted only half a second because she had no time to dwell on it - she needed to help.
Chen Shuo moved incredibly fast, snatching away the hammer.
Seeing his attack fail, the man in the knit cap prepared to flee.
Chen Shuo tripped him with his leg, causing the man to fall face-first.
Many white zip ties were used to decorate the wedding venue. Chen Shuo grabbed a thick zip tie from a nearby tool table and swiftly bound the man's hands.
"Little black fan, showing your true colors now, huh?"
Su Xiyan: "..."
Was now really the time for memes?
Seemingly afraid the man might escape, Chen Shuo looked around and ordered, "Turn around."
Having fallen into Chen Shuo's hands, the man in the knit cap had no choice but to obey.
Chen Shuo continued, "Spread your arms and hug the arch."
The man reluctantly hugged the arch post with only one bolt left. Chen Shuo took out another thick zip tie and tightly bound the man's hands together.
Chen Shuo flexed his hand muscles, "You'd better pray the arch doesn't fall. If it does, you'll be the first one crushed!"
This move was unexpected.
Su Xiyan couldn't help but laugh.
However, the knit cap man's next action made both Chen Shuo and Su Xiyan break out in a cold sweat!!
A fierce and desperate smile spread across the man's face, and then, hugging the arch pillar, he began to shake it violently!!
Chen Shuo: ??
Su Xiyan: !!!
The already loose final bolt popped out of its hole with a thud.
The arch swayed precariously!
The point where the post met the ground made a grating sound due to friction, extremely jarring!
Su Yuanying, sitting in the front row, also noticed something was amiss.
He stood up to check the situation backstage, but was stopped by a prominent figure in Yu Hua City who insisted on having a drink with him.
Su Yuanying had to sit back down, straining his ears to listen for any commotion backstage.
Center stage, the officiant called for the best man and maid of honor to bring the rings, but Chen Shuo and Su Xiyan were nowhere to be seen.
Cousin Sheng Xueyao, being a worldly woman, immediately sensed there might be a problem causing the delay. She took the microphone from the officiant and began telling the guests about her love story with the groom.
On the surface, she appeared calm and sweet, but internally, Sheng Xueyao was panicking.
Chen Shuo and Su Xiyan weren't irresponsible three-year-olds; if they were late for such an important task as bringing the rings, it meant they must be dealing with something even more crucial. All she could do now was try to buy them some time!
Meanwhile backstage, Su Xiyan kicked the knit cap man in the waist. He felt as if his waist was about to break, as if he'd undergone an ancient waist-chopping execution. Crouching on the ground, he could no longer move, let alone shake the arch.
Chen Shuo scanned the surroundings - there was nothing left to secure the arch! The only way to fix it would be from the top.
Such a high-ceilinged banquet hall was typically used for weddings. Therefore, there were some very sturdy hooks on the ceiling for hanging large decorations.
If they could secure the arch from the top, it would be safe!
It might sway a bit, but there was no time to consider all the options now!
Chen Shuo gave Su Xiyan a look, and she understood, helping him temporarily stabilize the arch.
Chen Shuo climbed up the arch's railing.
The crossbeam at the top of the arch was full of decorative flowers, concealing Chen Shuo's form. He curled his body and walked to the center of the crossbeam, intending to use the hooks to stabilize the arch. But there was still a gap between the hooks and the arch!
When looking up from the ground earlier, due to the angle, they hadn't been able to accurately gauge the distance.
What to do now?
Seeing Chen Shuo's predicament, Su Xiyan took a sturdy metal extension clip from a nearby toolbox.
She climbed up the arch too!
This was an extremely dangerous move! One of the arch's posts below had no bolts securing it at all! It could collapse at any moment!
Chen Shuo crouched on the crossbeam, not daring to move, afraid that any small action might cause the arch to fall!
Su Xiyan, light as a swallow, accurately passed the clip to Chen Shuo.
The moment the clip snapped into place, there was a clicking sound. Chen Shuo and Su Xiyan's hearts finally settled.
At this moment, Chen Shuo and Su Xiyan heard the officiant calling for the exchange of rings.
Sheng Xueyao could no longer delay.
But now, everyone present still didn't know that the best man and maid of honor responsible for bringing the rings were still on top of the arch above their heads.
Chen Shuo and Su Xiyan hurriedly tried to find a way down. Su Xiyan accidentally stepped on one of the decorative flowers, knocking it loose!
Under everyone's gaze, a rose fell from the sky, landing in front of the bride and groom.
All eyes turned towards the ceiling.
ial death, also known as "shè sǐ" in Chinese, generally refers to... well, never mind, it's not important. My name is Ye Cheng, and I'm about to experience social death firsthand. ... 【Host, your mission is to confess your love to the young lady of the Dongfang family, the current student council president, in a way that will be unforgettable for everyone at the freshman ceremony!】 【Host, assist the girl with a sprained ankle in front of you to reach the infirmary, and fulfill the wicked thoughts in your heart!】 【Host, act on your desires and punish the arrogant young lady before you mercilessly!】 【Host, follow your instincts—abandon shameful surrender, begging, or groveling, and ruthlessly criticize the domineering, ill-mannered young lady in front of you!】 【Host...】 Ye Cheng: "Here, here, you take this host role—I quit!" Wait, why is the girl with a sprained ankle the daughter of a mafia boss? And what kind of punishment method is this for the arrogant young lady? Also, who the heck said anything about wicked thoughts in my heart? Come out here, let’s settle this one-on-one!!! ... The haughty student council president, the scheming mafia princess, the fragile yandere young lady, the airheaded maid-in-waiting, the mixed-blood loli/...
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d intelligence to keep the plot moving, and sometimes even the protagonists are forced into absurdly dumb decisions. Why does the A-list celebrity heroine in urban romance novels ditch the top-tier movie star and become a lovestruck fool for a pockmarked male lead? Why do the leads in historical tragedy novels keep dancing between love and death, only for the blind healer to end up suffering the most? And Gu Wei never expected that after finally landing a villain role to stir up trouble, she’d pick the wrong gender! No choice now—she’ll just have to crush the protagonists as a girl!
] This is a dark fantasy-themed dating simulation game. The main gameplay involves containing various monster girls and investigating the truth of a world shrouded in mist alongside your companions. However, due to his love for the dark and bizarre atmosphere, Luo Wei ended up turning a dating game into a detective mystery game. Women? Women only slow down his quickdraw! To Luo Wei, the female leads in the game are more like tools to perfectly clear levels and squeeze out rewards. For Luo Wei, flirting with every girl he meets and then discarding them is standard procedure. Worried about characters losing affection points? No need. With his maxed-out charm stat, Luo Wei is practically a "human incubus." A little psychological manipulation and those points come right back. It's a bit scummy, but the paper cutout heroines in the game won't actually come at him with real cleavers. However... Luo Wei has transmigrated. He's accidentally entered the second playthrough of this game. His past actions have caused all the girls to transform into terrifying yanderes. Due to the game's setting, most of the heroines he once contained are "troubled girls." Obsessive, twisted, mentally unstable, all aggressive yanderes... The type who will kill you if they can't have you... Luo Wei wants to cry but has no tears left. "I really just want to survive..." In short, this is a story of battling wits and engaging in a love-hate relationship with yanderes.
