Sole decision

Although Zhou Ce and Lu Ai's engagement ceremony was simple, it was thoughtful in all the details, and it was also a rare happy event in Lucheng during this period of time.

Zhou Ce got up early in the morning to prepare, and the family was crowded and busy, so he didn't see Pei Zhaoxue after searching for a long time.I asked someone casually, and was told that Pei Zhaoxue was going to fetch flowers.

A large number of flowers were needed on site, and Zhou Ce changed the color temporarily. The time was a little tight, and some of them had to be transported by air in the morning.Zhou Ce felt that Pei Zhaoxue might not be willing to participate in such an occasion, so he didn't think much about it.

But until the ceremony started and all the flowers were arranged, he didn't see Pei Zhaoxue.

Zhou Ce completed his movements and lines according to the procedure, every step was very precise, he smiled and put on the engagement ring for Lu Ai, the two embraced and kissed, accepted blessings, clinked glasses and drank with the guests, lively and lively.But his mind is full of Pei Zhaoxue. He once asked Pei Zhaoxue to promise that he would not disappear from his sight, but now, at such an important moment for him, Pei Zhaoxue played the trick of disappearing.

After the engagement banquet was over, Zhou Ce sent people to find Pei Zhaoxue, but there was no news.He went to Pei Zhaoxue's room to look around, and found that all the clothes and supplies were still there. Then he thought again, if a person like Pei Zhaoxue wanted to disappear, would he care about these external things?Zhou Ce looked back and found that the knives on the knife rest were neatly arranged, but the honored law knife was gone.

Sure enough, he still took things.

Lu Ai watched Zhou Ce staring at the empty knife holder, frowning and saying nothing. She didn't know if it was because of drinking, but she felt that Zhou Ce's eyes were a little red.

Behind the redness in the eyes, there is an emotion that is about to explode, which is very strange.She subconsciously pressed Zhou Ce's hand, and said, "There is no record of Pei Zhaoxue leaving Lucheng. He should still be there, maybe... maybe just... look for it again, don't worry."

"I'm not in a hurry." Zhou Ce said, "Let me find him, I will definitely..."

"Where is he going by himself?"

Zhou Ce rolled his eyes, thought for a while, and said, "I see."

He immediately led people away from Zhou's house and headed towards the Beicheng Church.It is far away from Zhou's house, and there are not many people on weekdays. Today is not a special day, and there are no pedestrians on the roadside.

Zhou Ce got out of the car and ordered his men to surround the church. Without his permission, no matter what happened, they could not enter.He opened the door and went in. The church was very quiet. There was a man sitting in the back corner with long hair hanging down his back and a long knife standing beside him.Zhou Ce closed the door with his backhand, and walked forward step by step, his leather shoes rubbing against the ground making noises.He had just finished the engagement ceremony, and he hadn't had time to change his clothes yet. His well-dressed appearance matched the situation at the moment, but there was no expression of happiness on his face.

Pei Zhaoxue had already noticed that someone was there, but he didn't move. He clasped his hands together against his forehead and closed his eyes, as if he didn't care whether anyone came or who came.

Zhou Ce sat beside Pei Zhaoxue. He first looked at the statue in front of him for a while, and then called out, "Axue."

Pei Zhaoxue was as motionless as a statue.

Zhou Ce said: "Today is a very important moment in my life. You are not here. I am very sad that you did not do what you promised me."

Only then did Pei Zhaoxue move. He opened his eyes but didn't look at Zhou Ce: "Zhou Ce, why bother."

Zhou Ce first turned his head to one side, not knowing what he was thinking, and his expression changed slightly. For the last time, he calmed himself down a lot, and stretched out his hand to Pei Zhaoxue: "Axue, let's go home." Pei Zhaoxue didn't move, Even without any response, Zhou Ce went to get his knife.

As soon as his fingers touched the scabbard, Zhou Ce was pushed out by Pei Zhaoxue. Zhou Ce reacted quickly and grabbed the scabbard, but unexpectedly the knife slipped out of the scabbard.Pei Zhaoxue grabbed the handle of the knife and pulled it back, pointing the tip at Zhou Ce.

Since Zhou Ce came to power, Pei Zhaoxue has never acted disrespectfully towards Zhou Ce, but now, he exudes an aura of resistance to Zhou Ce, which makes Zhou Ce very annoyed.His anger didn't show on his face, but he smiled easily, threw the scabbard aside, pointed to his chest, and said, "Axue, if you stab me with the knife, you can give Zhou If Ang takes revenge, Uncle Pei's death is not in vain."

He poked Pei Zhaoxue's sore spot, Pei Zhaoxue's expression changed, and she froze in place.

"Axue, let me ask you, do I really have no weight in your heart? I'm not as important as Zhou Ang, am I? I'm to you..." Zhou Ce's voice just fell, and he saw a white light in front of him, murderous look on his face When he arrived, he broke out in a cold sweat, only to find out that the knife in Pei Zhaoxue's hand almost flew past his cheek, and was firmly nailed into the wall behind him.

There is such a strong force at a distance of tens of meters, which shows that Pei Zhaoxue's strikes are ruthless.If the knife missed by even a tiny bit, Zhou Ce's head must have been pierced with a bloody hole.

"I'll give it back to you." Pei Zhaoxue said three words coldly.

Zhou Ce completely understood Pei Zhaoxue's intentions, if it was heartless, Pei Zhaoxue would not do such a move.But such "friendship" is not what Zhou Ce wants.He slowly walked up to Pei Zhaoxue, and said with a wry smile: "I know that the promise you bear makes you suffer. From the beginning to the end, it's all just my wishful thinking. The past is like floating clouds painting dreams, and your mission has actually been completed. You shouldn't be bound by the Zhou family. Brother Pei, if you want to go, just go, I won't force you. "

Pei Zhaoxue didn't expect Zhou Ce to say such a thing to him. He didn't want to have any conflict with Zhou Ce. Since Zhou Ce put it down so frankly, he didn't need to say much.

He lowered his guard a little, said "Take care" to Zhou Ce, and turned around.

Zhou Ce originally had a serious expression on his face, but when Pei Zhaoxue turned his back on him, the seriousness on his face disappeared completely.He lost his expression and saw nothing in his eyes. Taking advantage of Pei Zhaoxue's unpreparedness, he stepped forward and slashed the back of Pei Zhaoxue's head with the knife.Pei Zhaoxue suddenly felt dizzy and had a splitting headache, her mind went blank, and she slipped and knelt on the ground on one knee.Even though he was able to react and fight back, the force was so strong that he was dizzy and couldn't see correctly.Zhou Ce took advantage of the victory and pursued, but Pei Zhaoxue couldn't stand it again and again, his arm was locked by Zhou Ce, and he was taken off with a "click".

Pei Zhaoxue just groaned in pain, his body was pressed to the ground by Zhou Ce, he turned his head and glared at Zhou Ce forcefully, his body instinctively wrestled with Zhou Ce, and his mind seemed to have just begun to realize what was happening in front of him.

He couldn't believe that Zhou Ce had treated him like this.

"If you don't trust me anymore, don't ever trust me." Zhou Ce had already gained the absolute upper hand, and then he smiled, as if he was a different person, "Don't even think about leaving me in your life." Using force, Pei Zhaoxue's other arm was also removed.

"You!" Pei Zhaoxue fell to the ground with both arms limp, pain sweeping through her body, and sweat dripping from her forehead.He felt a feeling of fear that he had never experienced before, and his heart was about to burst, but there was nowhere to escape.At this time, his face was straightened by Zhou Ce, a ferocious kiss fell, the coat on his body was pulled away, and a few buttons of his shirt fell off.

There was a thin silver necklace on his neck, Zhou Ce saw it at a glance.

"What are you doing!" Pei Zhaoxue yelled in horror, even though she couldn't move her upper limbs, she couldn't help struggling violently.Zhou Ce's struggle seemed like tickling in Zhou Ce's eyes. Zhou Ce tore off his tie, bowed his head and whispered in his ear, "Axue, the gate of heaven has been closed."

As the last syllable fell, his tie covered Pei Zhaoxue's eyes, and all the light disappeared.

Pei Zhaoxue often goes out to do things at night, darkness is good and it is a quiet protective color, which can reduce most bloody killings and intrigues.He has never had any fear of the dark, he accepts everything, but not at this moment.

He has suffered many injuries, and his life is hanging by a thread in severe cases, so his body is familiar with all kinds of pain and has an amazing tolerance for pain.He was torn in two and trembling with pain, his lips lost all color, and his face was pale, even so he just gasped.Because these are nothing compared to his inner feelings.

He was kneeling on his back, only his cheeks and shoulders were on the ground, and the floor was as cold as his skin.The cross hanging from the necklace fell to the ground and was crushed mercilessly.He could hear Zhou Ce's voice, but it was far away.The tie that covered his eyes loosened a little during the tugging, and light came in, which was also far away.

It turned out that what he expected to make a wish could not be obtained in the end, but gradually drifted away.

It turned out that he was not worthy.

He closed his eyes and there was silence.