What happened to Wang Weiqi?
Naturally, Wang Weiqi was scared.
No one noticed, but the moment Wang Weiqi heard the school broadcast, her expression changed drastically.
Then, she immediately dashed back to her dormitory, where she lived alone.
“No, no, it can’t be. I’ve already been attending school for so long. There’s no way they’ll find out.”
“Damn it, why is the school suddenly verifying students’ identities after all this time?”
“It’s all because of that Wen Zhuqing or whatever his name is.”
Because of him, everyone else was being dragged into this mess.
“What should I do? If they find out, if I get caught, then…”
At this moment, Wang Weiqi had no thoughts left about pursuing Gu Yunzhou.
All she felt was that she could barely protect herself now.
Why did Wang Weiqi feel like she was in danger?
Because, in truth, she wasn’t actually named Wang Weiqi—her real name was Wang Meiqi.
Wang Weiqi was her cousin.
To explain, Wang Meiqi’s entire family was from Hushi.
Her parents had her and a younger brother, and they treated both children well.
Her father had an older brother—Wang Meiqi’s uncle.
Due to her aunt’s poor health, the uncle and aunt only had one child: her cousin, Wang Weiqi.
Even though Wang Weiqi was just a girl, her parents doted on her.
And that cousin of hers had been not only beautiful since childhood but also exceptionally bright in her studies.
She always ranked first in exams.
Every time, she outshined Wang Meiqi.
Wherever Wang Weiqi was, no one ever noticed Wang Meiqi.
Because of this, Wang Meiqi had always been jealous of her cousin.
She longed to take everything from Wang Weiqi.
She wished nothing but misfortune upon her.
Perhaps Wang Meiqi’s curses had some effect.
When Wang Weiqi was fourteen, her parents died in an accident while traveling in the mountains.
Wang Weiqi became an orphan.
The only relatives who could take her in were Wang Meiqi’s parents—her uncle and aunt.
But Wang Meiqi’s parents were not the kind to do charity.
Raise someone else’s child for free?
That was something they would never do.
However, Wang Meiqi’s parents had their eyes on the house and savings left behind by Wang Weiqi’s parents.
Another reason was that Wang Weiqi was already fourteen.
They wouldn’t have to raise her for long.
In fact, in just a couple of years, they could marry her off for a bride price.
After all, with her parents gone, Wang Weiqi had no one else to rely on but her uncle and aunt.
Naturally, the bride price would go to them.
So, after weighing the pros and cons, Wang Meiqi’s parents took Wang Weiqi in.
Wang Weiqi had thought this was her salvation, but little did she know, she had stepped into a den of wolves…
Wang Meiqi’s academic achievements were actually stolen by taking Wang Weiqi’s place.
She even changed her name to Wang Weiqi.
Though Wang Meiqi hated the name, she had no choice.
Everything had gone smoothly—she had already been studying at Jing City University for nearly a year.
Who would’ve thought that after almost a year, the authorities would suddenly crack down on verifying student identities?
“Don’t panic, don’t panic. Mom and Dad said they’d marry Wang Weiqi off to a remote mountain village in the next few days. That family has a house full of men who couldn’t find wives.”
“Now that they have Wang Weiqi as a bride, they’ll definitely keep a tight watch on her.”
“So, as long as I stay calm, Mom and Dad will handle the rest!”
With this thought, Wang Meiqi’s heart settled slightly.
In fact, Wang Meiqi had no idea that after receiving approval from higher authorities to crack down on identity fraud, Gu Jianing had already reported her suspicions about “Wang Weiqi” to the relevant departments.
The authorities immediately prioritized investigating Wang Weiqi’s case.
By now, the police in Hushi had received orders from above and were already on their way to the county where the Wang family lived…
…
Meanwhile, the real Wang Weiqi lay on a kang, her mouth gagged with a cloth and her body tightly bound.
She couldn’t scream. She couldn’t move.
Her eyes darted around, taking in the crude, impoverished surroundings.
Outside, raucous laughter and chatter filled the air.
Wang Weiqi knew—it was the Sun family and their guests drinking, celebrating.
After all, today was the eldest Sun’s wedding day.
And she… was the bride.
At the thought of her current situation, silent tears rolled down her cheeks.
Was this really her fate?
Was there truly no way out? Had she no choice but to submit?
Wang Weiqi never imagined that her life would change so drastically the moment her parents died.
Their sudden deaths had been a devastating blow to her fourteen-year-old self.
Her parents had loved her deeply.
And she had loved them just as much.
Back then, she had even wondered—should she follow them in death?
What was the point of living in this world alone?
But the comforting words of those around her had eventually persuaded her to keep going.
She decided she would live well, so her parents could rest in peace.
Since she was still a minor, she needed a guardian.
Her uncle and aunt were her closest relatives.
Wang Weiqi had known they weren’t the most affectionate people, but she never expected them to willingly take her in.
Just as she resolved to study hard, work diligently, and repay their kindness someday…
Their attitude toward her changed.
Not only was she forced to do all the household chores, but they also seized her family’s house and her parents’ savings…
Their warmth vanished, replaced by cold indifference.
They even began beating and scolding her regularly.
It was only then that Wang Weiqi truly saw her uncle and aunt for who they were.
She told herself—just endure a little longer. Once she turned eighteen, she could leave and live independently.
Last year, as she approached adulthood and the end of high school…
Miraculously, the national college entrance exams were reinstated.
Wang Weiqi was overjoyed.
She knew that if she could get into a good university, she could not only escape her uncle and aunt’s clutches but also secure a future for herself.
After all, graduating from a reputable university meant job assignments—a guaranteed path to stability.
For Wang Weiqi, this was an incredible opportunity.
Her grades had always been excellent.
She was confident she could get into a good school.
With renewed determination, she threw herself into her studies.
Strangely, during that time, her uncle and aunt’s demands on her lessened.
They no longer interrupted her studies as often, forcing her to do chores.
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