Chapter 1287 - I’m a very Traditional Man (1/2)
“… I hope you’ll reconsider your relationship with Bai Beibei.”
“Father, I’m not asking for your opinion. I’m informing you of my decision.”
“You!”
“I could always stay a bachelor. Is that what you want?” Gong Yi took a step back.
It was a threat. Gong Yi was actually threatening him! Old Man Gong gnashed his teeth angrily.
“Father, let’s not bicker any further. The competition is about to start. I’m heading in. I hope you’ll come to accept and understand the reasons for my decision.” Gong Yi walked towards the competition grounds with a spring in his step.
Gong Yi…
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The competition ended three hours later.
As everyone expected, Bai Beibei won an overwhelming victory.
The host announced the results and the media swarmed her like a pack of hungry hyenas.
“Congratulations Miss Bai on your victory! In a month’s time, you will be flying to the United States of America to compete with the world’s experts in mental arithmetic.”
“Miss Bai, the record holder for mental arithmetic, Bai Qi, is your half-sister by the same father. The two of you have been dubbed the twin stars of the Bai family. Do you have the confidence to beat her?”
“Miss Bai, you became famous in a single match – shocking the world with your ability in the field of mental arithmetic. What do you have to say about this?”
It was Bai Beibei’s first time being in the limelight. The flashing cameras and chattering reporters make her really nervous.
Subconsciously, she turned her head to look at the VIP seats. She was hoping to catch sight of Gong Yi’s figure.
Gong Yi…
Gong Yi had not left. He sat in the VIP box serenely with a gentle look on his face.
Bai Beibei’s nervous heart instantly calmed. She felt more at ease whenever he was around.
Gong Yi puffed up with pride. It was as if his family had a daughter who had just grown up. The little girl he had been caring for all this time had finally blossomed.
It was a strange feeling. On the one hand, he thought of her like a father would their daughter. On the other hand, he was crazily in love and wanted her as his wife.
The two emotions warred with each other and caused a frown to crinkle his brows. He was both helpless and happy.
Suddenly, the champagne-coloured crystal chandelier on the stage shook twice and then came careening down.
It so happened that Bai Beibei stood directly under it.
Gong Yi’s pupils constricted. He got up and pushed past the crowd, shouting, “Roll to the side!”
Bai Beibei was paralyzed where she stood. Before she could react, Gong Yi had already pushed her aside. His large hands cradled her in his arms, drawing her slender form into his warm embrace.
“Boom!” With a resounding explosion of crystal shards, the chandelier shattered into an innumerable sum of glinting pieces on the floor.
“Ah!” People were screaming, dispersing frantically in all directions. It was complete and utter chaos.
“Help! Someone help! The president is injured. Call for a doctor! Hurry!” A cacophony of panicked voices and stamping feet flooded Bai Beibei’s ears.
She moved with some difficulty and broke free from his tight embrace, crawling out of his arms to meet him squarely in the face. “Young Master Gong, what happened…”
Her voice caught in her throat. Gong Yi was on top of her, bleeding.
A part of the crystal chandelier had hit his head, leaving a trail of crimson blood flowing down the side of his forehead.
Bai Beibei’ eyes widened like large opals at the sight of Gong Yi’s injury. So shocked was she by the scene playing out before her eyes that she forgot to breathe. Just a little push and she was certain that she would fall into hysteria. “You’re bleeding! Your head is bleeding!”
Gong Yi felt dizzy. The sound of a train whistling past his ears rang sharply. His handsome face was the colour of chalk.