On the Day of the Grand Wedding, My Wife Was Acting Strange - Chapter 52:

Chapter 52: Cry, Cry, Cry! Cry for Your Own Mother’s Uncle! (Part 2)

Recalling the little moments they shared over the past few days, from their sharp confrontation when they first met, to their mutual rivalry, and to the subtle bond that quietly grew between them through a series of wagers, Zhang Li realized she had already become completely immersed in Lin Zhen’s unconditional trust and affection.

Love often comes without warning, yet once it begins, it runs deep. Like a spring breeze overnight, it made her once-frozen heart blossom in vibrant colors.

Lin Zhen whispered in her ear, “Three months from now, I will marry you in grand style.”

“Pfft, I don’t want that,” Zhang Li said coquettishly, her ear ticklish, leaving Lin Zhen puzzled.

With his limited experience in relationships, he had no idea what Zhang Li was thinking, so he asked, “Why? You don’t want to marry me?”

Zhang Li’s voice was soft, as if she were recounting something tragic.

“You are the young master of the royal family, second only to the Emperor, while I’m just a lowly merchant from a gambling den. Our status is worlds apart… If you marry me, people will laugh at you.”

“Nonsense! In all of Four-Nine City, who would dare laugh? I’d break their legs!” Lin Zhen declared overbearingly. “The woman I want to marry— even the Emperor can’t stop me!”

Zhang Li’s eyes instantly turned red. The indifference she showed when he hugged her earlier had completely vanished as she wrapped her arms around Lin Zhen’s waist.

In this life, to be favored by the most powerful man was already enough to leave her with no regrets.

But she still had one concern—the bet they made before.

“Who exactly do you want me to kill?”

“Don’t worry, I’ll tell you slowly.”

…

Meanwhile, things at the Gu family were in complete chaos.

When Gu Yunting heard about the underground money vault, he was so furious he smashed several precious porcelain vases into pieces.

Gu Beichen and Gu Nanshan stood silently, not daring to breathe.

“Bang!”

“Lin Zhen!! I will make you pay for this with your blood!” Gu Yunting roared.

“Lin Zhenxian, look at the fine grandson you raised! He’s ruined the Gu family!”
“Lin Zhen! You little bastard, you mongrel! I will never forgive you!”

“Bang!” Another priceless vase was smashed into pieces.

This was already the tenth one, and Gu Nanshan felt a pang of heartache watching them shatter.

Gu Yunting, after smashing everything in sight, collapsed beside the table, secretly wiping his eyes.

Unfortunately, his wife happened to walk in and, seeing the mess, shouted, “You old fool! Are you done yet? Smashing all these vases, do you think you’re burning money?!”

Already fuming, Gu Yunting snapped back, “What do you women know? Get out!”

“Oh, you’re still acting tough! Let me tell you, these vases are all from my family. For every one you break, you owe me another!”

“Get out!” The more money was mentioned, the angrier Gu Yunting got, his red eyes glaring like a madman.

“Mother, please say no more,” Gu Beichen also tried to soothe her.

His wife, seeing the situation, left angrily while muttering, “Cry, cry, cry! Cry for your own mother’s uncle!”

“I…” Gu Yunting never imagined his wife would throw that line back at him. “Beichen, your mother has gone too far! I will divorce her!”

“Master.”

Gu Yunting pointed at Gu Nanshan, cursing, “Shut up! Gu Nanshan, you were in charge of the casino. Now millions of taels are gone—what’s your crime?”

“This old servant acknowledges his crime.” Gu Nanshan knelt down, lowering his head solemnly.

Gu Beichen, though angry, knew this wasn’t Gu Nanshan’s fault—it was all Lin Zhen’s doing!

“Father, this isn’t Nanshan’s fault. Lin Zhen was too cunning and moved the treasure ahead of time.”

“Then how did he know about the underground vault? Speak! If you can’t explain it, both of you will take full responsibility!”

“I…” Gu Beichen couldn’t figure out who to suspect.

But he was certain it wasn’t Gu Nanshan.

At that moment, Gu Nanshan lifted his sharp triangular eyes and said deeply, “May I ask, master, how did Lin Zhen know about the treasures in the restaurant cellar?”

“You’re asking me? How the hell would I know?”

Gu Beichen seemed to grasp something.

“Sir, are you saying the one who knew about the restaurant treasure and the one who told Lin Zhen about the underground vault are the same person?”

“No. Everyone who knew about the restaurant treasure has already been eliminated by me. If it were the same person, how would Lin Zhen also know about the underground vault?”

“Then what do you mean?”

“It’s Zhang Li!” Gu Nanshan’s eyes sharpened like daggers. “It must be her! She was once the manager of the casino. It wouldn’t be strange if she got close to the restaurant manager, and if that person let it slip…”

Gu Beichen frowned, “But that doesn’t make sense. Zhang Li used to be on our side. She only defected recently.”

“Then what if Zhang Li was always Lin Zhen’s person?”

“Ah…”

Everyone was shocked.

If that was true, it was terrifying!

Zhang Li had been the casino manager for over half a year.

That meant Lin Zhen had been targeting the Gu family since half a year ago! His previous reputation as a good-for-nothing was all an act!

Gu Yunting was secretly horrified, his killing intent barely contained.

“How sure are you?”

Gu Nanshan said, “Regardless of certainty, this woman Zhang Li cannot be allowed to live!”

“Indeed, Father, this woman is vicious. Leave it to me! I’ll handle it for you!”

“Young master.” Gu Nanshan, afraid Gu Beichen would once again fall into Lin Zhen’s trap, reminded him, “Forgive me for speaking bluntly, but Zhang Li is naturally seductive, every glance and smile oozing charm. You mustn’t lose focus because of lust. This is about the Gu family’s future—we can’t afford to be careless.”

“Rest assured, sir. This time, I will personally request help from the Heaven’s Path Organization.”

Gu Nanshan narrowed his eyes and immediately rejected the idea.

“Unwise. A few years ago, perhaps it was acceptable. Back then, the Heaven’s Path assassins followed strict codes and never failed. But since that woman, Fairy Qingxia, took over, they’ll do anything for money, harming the martial world and innocent people alike. If we get entangled with them, we will become a public enemy.”

“But sir, Zhang Li is protected by the Huben Camp. If we don’t hire professionals, how can we touch her?”

“We’re not in a rush. Zhang Li is a merchant. She meets countless guests daily. Find a chance to capture her quietly. The most important one is still Lin Zhen, this kid…”

Before Gu Nanshan finished, a servant ran in with a torn yellow poster, “Master! Our casino has reopened. They’re posting notices everywhere, announcing the Gambling King Tournament!”

“What? Gambling King?”