The abandoned daughter of the Lu family turns around and marries a celibate tycoon.

Chapter 10 Breaking News

Lu Xiran closed her eyes tightly, her long eyelashes trembling slightly with fear.

"Bang--!"

The door was kicked open suddenly, and a sharp silver light flashed—Gu Yanshen's pen flew through the air and struck Lin Li's wrist, which was holding a needle, with precision!

Lin Li cried out in pain, and the syringe fell to the ground.

Gu Yanshen stepped into the room, exuding a chilling aura, followed closely by Lin Chen and a group of reporters holding cameras.

The lights suddenly blazed on, illuminating the dimly lit room.

When Lin Li saw the reporter, her face turned pale. She gave the burly men a wink, and they quickly picked up the syringes and hastily fled through the side door.

Gu Yanshen strode up to Lu Xiran.

He crouched down, his long, slender fingers gently lifting her downcast face. "Are you hurt?"

Lu Xiran stared at him blankly, her eyes still filled with lingering panic. "You... why are you here..."

She caught a glimpse of the camera flashing behind him, immediately pursed her lips, and dared not say another word.

Gu Yanshen's gaze fell on the glaring red mark on her fair wrist, his eyes suddenly darkening. He abruptly raised his voice, his tone unusually gentle: "Didn't we agree to meet at the rooftop restaurant? Why are you here?"

He reached out and casually tidied her slightly disheveled hair, saying, "It's made me search for you with so many reporters around."

Lu Xiran stared at him blankly, unsure of what to say next.

Gu Yanshen suddenly leaned closer, his warm breath brushing against her ear, and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear: "Don't push me away."

The next second, his lips covered mine.

Lu Xiran's breath hitched, her heart seemed to stop for a moment, then pound wildly. She saw his features so close to hers, saw his gently closed eyelashes, and felt his cool lips pressed against hers. All her fear and panic were strangely soothed in that kiss.

She closed her eyes without realizing it.

Flashes of light from cameras captured the moment.

After a long while, Gu Yanshen stepped back slightly, his forehead still pressed affectionately against hers, and chuckled softly, "Breathe, you silly girl."

In that instant, the tenderness in his eyes almost gave her the illusion that he truly loved her very much.

Suppressed gasps and the rapid clicking of camera shutters erupted from the group of reporters.

The mysterious fiancée of the head of the Gu family in Haicheng is actually the "deceased" eldest daughter of the Lu family.

This news is too shocking.

Everyone is frantically brainstorming amazing headlines for tomorrow's front page.

Lin Li tried to slip away quietly, but Lin Chen blocked her way.

"Mrs. Lu," Lin Chen said calmly, "where would you like to go?"

Lin Li gritted her teeth and quickly pressed the send button on her phone.

Gu Yanshen had already led Lu Xiran by the hand to her. He shielded Lu Xiran to his side, looked up at the camera, then turned to Lin Li, his tone icy: "Mrs. Lu, can you explain why my fiancée is here, and surrounded by your men?"

Facing the camera, Lin Li instantly put on a gentle smile, her eyes even slightly reddening: "I... I suddenly saw Ranran just now, I couldn't believe it! That's why I rushed to take her to see Lao Lu... Ranran, you have no idea how much your father misses you! He would be so happy if he knew you were still alive! I've already messaged him, he'll be there soon!"

She acted with such sincerity that she almost broke down in tears.

"Is that so?" Gu Yanshen's lips curled into a very faint smile, but his eyes were devoid of warmth. "So you deliberately brought her to an empty room and arranged for more than a dozen bodyguards to 'invite' her—Madam Lu's way of showing her deep affection for her father is truly unique."

The reporters exchanged bewildered glances, recalling the scene they witnessed when they rushed in, which was certainly not benevolent.

Their keen sense of the secrets of the wealthy families instantly excited them.

"Madam Lu, why did you conceal the fact that Miss Lu is still alive?"

"Were those people intending to harm Miss Lu?"

"Madam Lu..."

Problems came flooding in, and Lin Li turned pale, on the verge of fainting.

At this moment, Lu Lichuan arrived quickly with his men, shouting sternly, "This is slander without evidence! Can't you see my mother is unwell? Get out of the way!"

The scene became chaotic at one point.

Immediately afterwards, a series of orderly footsteps sounded—several uniformed police officers entered the room.

Captain Li, who was in charge, glanced around and asked, "Who is Lu Xiran?"

Gu Yanshen frowned slightly and pulled Lu Xiran behind him.

"Mr. Gu." Captain Li nodded briefly to Gu Yanshen, then showed his identification and said in a businesslike tone, "We received a report that Lu Xiran is suspected of using false identity information to illegally enter and exit the country. We are now summoning her in accordance with the law. Please cooperate with the investigation."

Gu Yanshen shielded Lu Xiran completely behind him, his demeanor calm and composed: "Captain Li, she is my fiancée. Even if she is to cooperate with the investigation, I need to understand the specific circumstances first."

Captain Li handed over a document.

Gu Yanshen quickly flipped through the document, his gaze sweeping over the key points. He then glanced at the time on his wrist, his tone calm yet carrying an invisible pressure: "From receiving the report, preparing materials, applying for procedures, to arriving here—Captain Li's efficiency is unusually fast."

He looked up and stared directly at the other man: "Since Captain Li knew in advance that my fiancée was here, why didn't the police stop Mrs. Lu and her men when they forcibly took her away?"

Captain Li's expression stiffened, but a young policeman behind him retorted, "We're acting according to the law! If Miss Lu has no problems, just come back with us and we'll explain everything!"

Gu Yanshen chuckled softly, but the smile didn't reach his eyes: "My fiancée could never be involved in so-called 'illegal entry'."

His gaze swept across the crowd, then he suddenly raised his voice, clearly stating, "An accusation requires evidence. Where is your so-called evidence?"

The young policeman immediately handed Gu Yanshen a printed photo: "This is a CCTV screenshot of her using the identity of 'Chen Yue' to pass through customs! The evidence is conclusive! Mr. Gu, are you trying to use your power to intimidate me?"

Gu Yanshen's gaze fell on the photo, his expression unchanged. He simply asked, "Is this the only one? Are the entry time, flight information, and travel companion records all complete, supporting evidence?"

He took a half step forward, his demeanor calm yet authoritative: "Or is it that someone is trying to convict my fiancée based solely on a photograph of unknown origin?"