Chapter 93 Who is the Evil Orange Head?!

The director's plan not only fell through, but also backfired, giving Ji Sicheng the idea for an "evil scientist plan".

After he grew up, he wanted to live on a secluded island where he would not be disturbed by the world, so that he could devote himself to his beloved scientific research. He even asked Ji Zhi Qiu to help him transport supplies by helicopter or cruise ship.

Out of curiosity, Ji Zhiqi asked a question, and to his surprise, Ji Sicheng immediately mentioned three tons of oil.

He paused for a few seconds, then suggested in a friendly manner, "Why don't you just sell me to Africa to work illegally? The treatment will be the same anyway."

Ji Sicheng considered himself a little genius and was arrogant. The only person who could make him listen was Ji Zhiqi. Now that Ji Zhiqi had raised objections, although he was indignant, he swallowed his words and temporarily abandoned the plan.

Ji Zhi Qiu has a magical ability: no matter where he is or what problems he encounters, he can manage his own little life well. He lives a very comfortable life on the deserted island and can also help the other three groups of guests, living a cozy farming life.

Seeing that he couldn't compete with Ji Zhi Qiu, the director switched to a more tender and affectionate style, which also worked quite well.

The week-long filming on the deserted island has officially come to an end, and Ji Zhi Qiu was still somewhat reluctant to leave when he boarded the boat.

The director said through a megaphone, "It's okay, this island will soon be developed into a tourist attraction, and your accommodations will be preserved so you can come back and visit anytime."

Just as Ji Zhi Qiu was about to feel happy, she turned around and saw Ji Yan Yan's stunned expression, as if struck by lightning.

He teased his little one, "What's Yan Yan thinking about?"

Ji Yanyan turned her head very slowly, like a rusty robot, and was about to cry. "Daddy, I left my socks in the room. What if a lot of uncles and aunts come to visit and they find them?!"

Ji Zhi Qiu was both amused and exasperated. "So what?"

Ji Yanyan's big eyes darted around as she leaned closer to her father and whispered, "Daddy said kids should be clean, but I was lazy. I haven't washed those socks for two days, boohoo."

Ji Zhi Qiu: "..."

Ji Yanyan's words were clearly transmitted into the live broadcast room through the headset.

[The socks haven't been washed for two days! Turns out Yan Yan is such a messy kid! *doge emoji*]

When will this tourist attraction open? I can't wait to go!

[Then we'll put the socks on the treetops; how can any kids be without a embarrassing moment in their lives!]

[Hey, you guys are devils! (Sound effect image)]

This break is quite long, lasting a full half month. Finally, there are no cameras pointing at their private lives. Ji Zhi Qiu plans to use this time to let the three kids get along well with Lu Yu Nian. Maybe the three kids will accept Lu Yu Nian quickly and even ask him to be their stepfather.

Ji Zhi Qiu thought about the scene and almost burst out laughing.

He had discussed it with Lu Yu Nian beforehand, and the three kids had no objections. The five of them ended up on the same plane back home, a rare occurrence.

As usual, Ji Zhi Qiu slept soundly on the plane, but Ji Yan Yan, who would roll around in his arms, was held securely in Lu Yu Nian's arms.

Ji Yanyan, as expected of his son, instinctively found the most comfortable position at an age when he had no concept of pectoral muscles, burying his whole face in it and even drooling.

When Ji Yanyan woke up, she was still not fully conscious. Her body was limp like a piece of rubber, and she swayed back and forth on the ground. Ji Zishen couldn't bear to watch, so he stood beside her and let Ji Yanyan lean on him.

Ji Yanyan yawned widely, his eyes not even fully open, before instinctively searching for his handsome father and stepfather. But when he finally saw them, the sky seemed to fall.

Lu Yu Nian's chest was soaked, and Ji Zhi Qiu was trying to wipe it clean with a wet handkerchief, but Lu Yu Nian didn't care and instead comforted Ji Zhi Qiu.

Seeing that the shirt was beyond saving, Ji Zhi Qiu was just about to buy another one to return to Lu Yu Nian when he suddenly heard a gurgling sound from the side.

Ji Yanyan swallowed hard and murmured softly, "Is this Yanyan's fault?"

Ji Yanyan doesn't drool in his sleep. He must have accidentally pressed his lip on it. Ji Zhi Qiu was afraid that he would be traumatized, so she was about to comfort him when she saw Ji Yanyan with a stern face, saying with a bitter and resentful look, "I, a man as strong as a lion, actually bite people when I'm asleep!"

Me, a man as fierce as a lion?

He barely knows any words, yet he's secretly reading masterpieces of Japanese literature...

Ji Zhi Qiu couldn't help but chuckle and went to look at Lu Yu Nian, wanting to know how he would respond.

Lu Yunian just chuckled, walked over and rubbed Ji Yanyan's head, "It's okay, it doesn't hurt at all."

Ji Yanyan shook his head. As a man, he should take responsibility for his actions and provide compensation. However, he stammered and couldn't say a word, his eyes constantly drifting in this direction.

Ji Zhi Qiu thought he was asking her for help, so she smiled and squatted down to hug the little dumpling. "What does Yan Yan want to compensate for?"

Ji Yanyan looked at Ji Zhiqi, then at Lu Yunian, her eyes darting around, her lips pouting, and she occasionally let out a silly chuckle.

I'll compensate you with my father's money!

Unfortunately, Ji Zhi Qiu hadn't expected Ji Yan Yan to be so filial, and tilted her head in confusion.

Afterwards, they took the car that Lu Yu-nian had called back to their residence. Only then did Ji Zhi-qiu belatedly realize that she was nervous and shy.

This was Lu Yu Nian's first visit to his home, which was of great significance. It was just a pity that the three children had not yet accepted him, so he could only ask to accept the role of a friend.

But Lu Yu Nian didn't think so. Although he didn't show it, Ji Zhi Qiu could tell from looking into his eyes that he was in a good mood.

Pushing open the door, the mother cat and her three kittens were already lined up to welcome him. Sensing the presence of a stranger, they were not too wary because of their experience as strays in the wild. They simply circled around Lu Yu Nian once before each kitten went to cuddle with its owner.

There was only one person and one cat on the sofa, with Lu Yu Nian all alone.

As the only adult cat, the mother cat knew how to treat guests. She walked gracefully to Lu Yu Nian, glanced at him demurely, and gestured for him to gently pat her head.

Lu Yunian had already made preparations for his visit, bringing gifts for the cats. After opening a can of food, he immediately became the most popular person in the family, with the four cats huddled in his arms, all wanting more food.

Ji Zhi Qiu couldn't stand it anymore and took the opportunity to peek at Mimi's little hole. "Didn't I feed you guys less before? Why are you in such a hurry to eat?"

Ji Yanyan shook his head beside him, speaking up for his beloved cat, "Not eating well means there's something wrong with your thinking, that's what you said, Dad."

Ji Zhi Qiu never expected his beloved eldest son to contradict him in public. He tapped his nose and said, "Then I told you to eat more vegetables, did you listen?"

Ji Yanyan puffed out her cheeks and blew a bubble, giving a live performance of "suddenly losing her hearing".

It was getting late, so Ji Zhi Qiu stopped playing around with the kids and urged them to wash up and go to bed.

Ji Yanyan kept pestering Ji Zhiqiu to tell her fairy tales. Ji Zhiqiu habitually walked into the bedroom, only to find Ji Yanyan obediently curled up in the quilt, her fair little hands clutching the corner of the quilt as if she were asleep.

Hearing his father's voice, he opened his eyes and urged, "Dad, you taught me to treat guests well. Why don't you take Uncle Yu Nian outside for a walk?"

Ji Zhi Qiu was dumbfounded: "Now?"

“Yes,” Ji Yanyan argued, “you adults don’t need to go to bed so early.”

Ji Zhi Qiu chuckled. She pinched his little nose. "Don't worry about me, you go to sleep first."

Ji Yanyan slept soundly. He turned over, hugged his little toy, and drifted off to sleep. Ji Zhi Qiu turned off the bedside lamp and tiptoed out of the bedroom.

Seeing Ji Zhi Qiu standing in front of the closed bedroom door with a frown, Lu Yu asked softly, "What's wrong?"

Ji Zhi Qiu scratched his head. "Am I overthinking it? Why does it feel like Yan Yan wants to set us up?"

Lu Yu Nian paused for a moment, then said, "Actually, there's something I've been meaning to tell you."

"What's up?"

Afraid that he would be too surprised to control his voice, Lu Yu Nian pulled him to the window and said in a low voice, "Didn't Yan Yan go out without permission before, wanting to find a stepfather?"

Ji Zhi Qiu was stunned for a moment, then widened her eyes in surprise, "How did you know? Are you so close to Yan Yan that she tells you embarrassing things?"

“No.” Lu Yu Nian’s dark eyes were fixed on him. “Actually, we had already met back then.”

Ji Zhi Qiu: ? ? ?

It was a very simple sentence with only a few key points, but Ji Zhi Qiu's brain seemed like a rusty machine, unable to comprehend it for a moment. She just stared blankly at Lu Yu Nian.

Lu Yu Nian continued, "At that time, I thought he was just a lost child. I was afraid his parents would worry, so I wanted to call the police. But then an old woman took him home. I thought that old woman was your mother."

Ji Zhi Qiu squinted as she recalled, "That was my neighbor, an elderly woman. She was a really kind person and often helped me."

Lu Yu Nian continued, "This was just a small incident. We didn't expect to see your live stream later, or even record a program with you."

Ji Zhi Qiu was kept in the dark. Lu Yu Nian was worried that he would feel uncomfortable, so he reflected on himself: "I should have told you sooner, but I just couldn't find the right time to speak. At that time, you didn't like me, and I was afraid that telling you this would make you feel guilty and unconsciously distance yourself from me."

Ji Zhi Qiu came to his senses and finally found the answers to many of the small details that had puzzled him.

"No wonder Yan Yan is so close to you. I thought it was just because you're good-looking. I never imagined that the stepfather he wanted was you!"

"He...he...he...he..." Ji Zhi Qiu stammered, almost biting his tongue, unsure how to explain Ji Yan Yan's behavior.

Lu Yu Nian smiled and said, "Actually, I am very grateful to Yan Yan. If it weren't for him, we might not have had this fate."

Without thinking, Ji Zhi Qiu said, "How could that be? You like raising kids so much, you'll be able to see my live stream sooner or later."

Lu Yu Nian remained strangely silent for a few seconds. Although his expression did not change, a hint of guilt was still visible in his eyes. However, before Ji Zhi Qiu could notice anything amiss, he quickly changed the subject.

“Actually, I think this is a good thing. The youngest Yan Yan has already accepted me, so we don’t need to do any more work on him.”

Ji Zhi Qiu's train of thought was completely diverted, and a hint of joy appeared in her eyes.

His image was reflected in Lu Yu Nian's eyes, and the bright moonlight shone on his face, giving him a sense of divine purity. "When we first met, Yan Yan said something that I didn't pay attention to at the time, but now I realize it was absolutely right."

“His dad is very good-looking, and I’m sure I’ll like him.”

"..." Whether it was the sweet words that were too touching or Lu Yu Nian's gaze that was too affectionate and focused, Ji Zhi Qiu's heartbeat quickened uncontrollably, and the tips of her ears turned red.

During the seven days of filming the variety show, they had been suppressing their desires, which had already reached their limit. Now, they burst forth like a flood. No one knew who approached first, but their breaths mingled, and they were about to touch.

Ji Zhi Qiu caught a glimpse of the familiar furnishings out of the corner of her eye and immediately came to her senses. "Wait a minute, we're at home, and the three kids are still here."

Lu Yu Nian's eyes cooled, and he distanced himself, "I'm sorry, I..."

Ji Zhi Qiu interrupted him, "I suddenly realized that Yan Yan made a very good point."

"What did you say?"

"We should treat our guests well and take them for a walk around the neighborhood. Let's go, there's no one in the neighborhood at this time."

...

They met in autumn and fell in love as winter approached. Scenes from their encounter often flashed before his eyes as Ji Zhi Qiu gazed at the night sky, lost in thought.

Lu Yunian came over and helped him straighten his loose scarf.

Their hands unconsciously clasped together, and they smiled at each other.

"I'd like to stay here for four or five days, is that convenient?"

“That’s convenient. You can stay as long as you want,” Ji Zhi Qiu readily agreed.

Lu Yunian laid the groundwork and tentatively said, "I would like to invite you to my home later."

In that instant, Lu Yu Nian looked at him with a gaze as deep as the sea, holding a thousand unspoken words, but Ji Zhi Qiu did not understand his feelings, nor did he know that he was carrying the memories of the past alone.

And he is also getting closer to everything he has lost in these four years.

Ji Zhi Qiu blinked. "Okay, is your home in Lincheng?"

He paused, the idea of ​​keeping a mistress in a golden house resurfacing in his mind.

Since he was already planning to buy a bigger house, preparing a room exclusively for Lu Yu Nian wouldn't be difficult.

"Qiuqiu, I didn't mean to hide it from you, I just didn't know how to bring it up. I haven't told you about my family or work situation."

Ji Zhi Qiu mistakenly thought he was feeling inferior because of this, and looked at him encouragingly, "It's okay, no matter what happens, I like you. Yu Nian, you are a very good person. Don't let worldly success limit you."

Lu Yu Nian frowned slightly, realizing that Ji Zhi Qiu had misunderstood. Just as he was about to explain, a sudden ringtone interrupted their conversation.

Ji Zhi Qiu's attention was diverted. She picked up her phone and saw the caller ID. Her eyes lit up. "It's Ming Chuan. Why is he calling me at this hour?"

Lu Yunian nodded to him, indicating that he should answer the phone first.

Every time the two talked on the phone, they would banter with each other. Ji Zhi Qiu originally wanted to ask him what he needed, but she didn't expect Jiang Ming Chuan's tone to be so serious, "Zhi Qiu, do you have time now?"

Ji Zhi Qiu vaguely sensed something and an ominous premonition arose in her heart. "You have time? What's wrong?"

"Something's happened." Jiang Mingchuan's tone was unusually heavy. "You've collapsed."

Ji Zhi Qiu: "..."

He wasn't very familiar with how the entertainment industry worked, and he was still immersed in the sweetness of being in love, so his mind didn't quite catch on, and he felt relieved.

Fortunately, it only collapsed, not withered, so his life can still be very happy.

A few seconds later, his expression suddenly froze, and he realized something. "A house collapse? Me? I can have a house collapse?!"

Jiang Mingchuan asked tentatively, "Think about whether you've done anything bad recently. We're best friends, so don't hide it from me."

Ji Zhi Qiu frowned, his gaze drifting to the distant night sky as he racked his brains to recall.

“The bad thing lately… I wanted to make cat food, so I bought some fresh chicken breast, but it smelled so good that I added salt and seasonings and stir-fried it myself.”

Jiang Mingchuan paused for a moment: "Is there anything else?"

Ji Zhi Qiu tried hard to recall, "About a month ago, I went out to buy some snacks by myself and secretly bought a bag of spicy strips. I ate them outside and let them air out before I dared to go home. Yan Yan is so curious, I was afraid he would eat junk food with me."

The silence on the phone grew even longer. When Jiang Mingchuan finally spoke, his voice trembled slightly, as if he could no longer contain himself, "Is that all?!"

Ji Zhi Qiu scratched his head, his brain was a little dizzy from thinking too much. "Also, I secretly drank the last can of chocolate milk, but I lied to Yan Yan that there wasn't any left."

Jiang Mingchuan: "..."

Jiang Mingchuan: "..."

Jiang Mingchuan: "..."

His eyes nearly rolled to the sky: "Ji Zhi Qiu, your brain is only the size of a fingernail, and it's full of food. You're a father now, can't you think about something serious?!"

Ji Zhi Qiu felt a little wronged and mumbled softly, "Weren't you asking me what bad thing I did? I answered."

Sensing Ji Zhi Qiu's innocence, Jiang Ming Chuan softened his tone, "Never mind, I know you best. With your character, how could you possibly do such a thing? I'm not asking these questions because I doubt you. No matter what you do, I will always think of you. It's just that the truth is different, and the strategies we take are also different."

Ji Zhi Qiu was completely bewildered. "What exactly happened?"

"Just look at the trending topics, you'll see. The entertainment industry is full of fake news, and there are many such stunts. Don't take it to heart, I'm here for you." Jiang Mingchuan grew angrier as he spoke: "I haven't been doing this for nothing all these years! How dare you bully my brother!"

Ji Zhi Qiu thanked him and quickly opened the trending topics. After a quick glance, he found his name everywhere.

#Ji Zhi Qiu plagiarized and imitated#

#The Abstract Family is Fake#

#The three children are hired child actors#

#Ji Zhi Qiu Apologizes#

#Lin Jinchao, we should have integrity#

#The Inside Story of Lin Jinchao#

...

Ji Zhi Qiu still didn't know what had happened, so she randomly clicked on one of the entries, and the most popular one was a video.

The video shows a man of similar age to him, who bears no resemblance to him, yet in some ways is identical.

The man in the video wasn't using the platform's built-in effects; instead, he was wearing a mascot headgear with exaggerated expressions and his face was covered in freckles.

Ji Zhi Qiu frowned slightly, feeling a strange sense of familiarity. Sure enough, he saw three children in the picture.

The eldest son is sensible and obedient, and takes the initiative to take care of the family. The second son is touted as a once-in-a-century little genius, and he started wearing a pair of thick black-rimmed glasses as soon as he started elementary school. The third son is very clingy, but because he is young, he sometimes throws tantrums.

As for the blogger himself, he was acting crazy, at least in this video, and the comments during the live stream all said he was abstract.

All the keywords match up, which inevitably makes people wonder how such a bizarre coincidence could exist in the world, and one of them must have had ulterior motives.

Even more coincidentally, this blogger is on the same platform as the one he used to be on. The "raising kids" category is too niche, and his number of followers is pitifully small.

However, the audience for both sides has always been the same; there will always be a viewer who watches children's variety shows and also clicks into the parenting section.

The fact that this blogger's live stream started three days earlier than the variety show's premiere is the strongest evidence, leaving only one truth: Ji Zhi Qiu is the imitator.

Scattered speculations and rumors immediately appeared online, but they did not attract widespread attention until Lin Jinzhao personally intervened.

Lin Jinzhao is already a top celebrity with a large fan base, and the scandal of his secret marriage and childbirth has been exposed. His haters and rivals have been keeping a close eye on him, and every Weibo post of his is met with heated arguments.

He had just finished recording less than half a day ago when he suddenly posted a Weibo post. He didn't name anyone, didn't point to anyone, didn't include any pictures or tag anyone, and just posted some inexplicable words.

It means that the entertainment industry is a murky place, but everyone should set an example, have their own professional ethics, and never do anything against their conscience.

The comment section didn't develop as he had imagined; instead, it was flooded with comments.

I doubt you've completed nine years of compulsory education. Can you even spell the words "professional ethics"?

[You're shameless! You market yourself as a single, innocent person while you already have a child. Is this all you care about?]

[Hahaha, the biggest joke of the year has been born!]

[Dude, get your act together! Your reputation is already in jeopardy. Stop giving your rivals ammunition!]

Lin Jinzhao personally stepped in to guide public opinion, but unexpectedly got himself embroiled in controversy. He replied to a comment while holding his breath.

[Want a banana: Has your brother been wronged? Who is he talking about?]

[Lin Jinchao: I'm very sad. It's a celebrity I worked with. I originally thought he was a really good person, but I never expected him to do something like this in private. It was all a lie... I'm heartbroken, so I'm expressing my feelings. I'm sorry if my personal emotions have caused any trouble for anyone.]

Lin Jinzhao's words were sarcastic, and given that he had just finished recording the currently popular children's variety show, everyone immediately deduced from the "celebrity he had worked with" and "this is all fake" that the person he was referring to was Ji Zhiqi.

Previous controversies were also dug up again. Since Lin Jinzhao had personally intervened, he couldn't have been completely unprepared. He bought a few negative trending topics, and then, without him having to do anything further, Ji Zhi Qiu's popularity caused his entries to surge to the top, attracting more and more attention to the matter.

Many people genuinely like Ji Zhi Qiu and are willing to believe in him.

Let's hold our discussion for a bit longer and let things develop.

Aren't these kinds of constantly twisting and turning situations all too common? Don't let yourself be made a fool of again.

This is outrageous! The three kids have such a close relationship with their dad, how could they possibly be hired child actors!

At least one thing is true: all of Ji Zhi Qiu's performances and memorable moments on variety shows are uniquely his. Until there is solid evidence, I will continue to support him.

Every celebrity has haters. After Ji Zhi Qiu became a sensation, he inadvertently threatened the interests of many people and was already being targeted. These people were eager to take advantage of his misfortune and gain something by attacking him. The two sides were evenly matched, and the debate was intense.

Just then, the streamer who was in the eye of the storm and had received a lot of attention and popularity started broadcasting.

Ji Zhi Qiu saw the link and clicked on it.

The streamer is called Evil Big Potato, and his outfit is exactly the same as before, still wearing a potato headgear.

He glanced at the number of viewers online, beaming with pride, his smile practically reaching the sky. "Thank you all for following me. I go live every night at 7 PM. My three children are real, not hired actors. Every clip is a true reflection of our family's daily life, no less impressive than that... celebrity!"

Upon discovering the keywords, Lin Jinzhao's fans launched a frenzy, flooding the screen with support and sending gifts. The streamer seemed to hear the sound of money arriving in his account, his eyes crinkling into slits with laughter.

Both sides went to each other's aid and tacitly formed an alliance.

With their support, the young anchor felt that public opinion was overwhelmingly in their favor, giving them a strong sense of confidence.

"What other solid evidence do you want? I started my livestream three days earlier than him, that's the biggest piece of evidence!"

"The world is going to the dogs. How can someone who imitates and plagiarizes like this deserve so much love? I heard he has a lot of resources. He should be made to give them back to the people who deserve them!"

"Don't let that guy's fans jump around here. This was a normal live stream, and I didn't mention his name at all. How can you call it 'implying something'?"

Lin Jinzhao's fans have always been known for their strong fighting spirit, and they seized the opportunity to immediately try to guide public opinion.

[I feel so sorry for this streamer. Because she's unknown, Ji Zhi Qiu is using her as a source of material, practically leeching off her!]

[This isn't even the solid evidence; their family backgrounds and personalities are exactly the same. *rolls eyes*]

[This is disgusting! Can't this kind of scumbag get out of the entertainment industry?!]

[Ji Zhi Qiu kept stealing his brother's spotlight on variety shows. I cried all night because I felt so sorry for him. He finally got his comeuppance, hahaha.]

But this is not the whole story. Even with Lin Jinzhao's fans joining the fray, they couldn't control the comments. There were still dissenting voices mixed in. This group was weak but extremely stubborn.

Do you think we family members are dead? Don't you know who you're actually plagiarizing and imitating?

【Hey, you evil big potato, don't think you can capture even one percent of the essence just by using a similar name.】

[If it weren't for his sake, you wouldn't have been able to stream so peacefully for so long; he would have ruined you long ago!]

[I'm so angry, you evil... Anyway, we'll always be here, just you wait and see!!!]

The group seemed hesitant, speaking in a way that was difficult to understand, but Lin Jinzhao's fans understood.

This is the most common tactic: to clear one's own name by smearing the other party. They directly labeled this group as paid trolls hired by Ji Zhi Qiu. Just as they were about to take the opportunity to mock them, the little streamer's expression changed.

He also saw the comment. As someone in the know, his mental fortitude was too poor and he overreacted. Feeling guilty, he blurted out the name, "Don't talk nonsense. I didn't imitate the evil orange head. He's already retired from the scene. Why are you still bringing him up?"

Lin Jinzhao's fans: ? ? ?

Bystanders watching the drama unfold: ? ? ?

They keenly realized that another key figure had been introduced into this media storm, but they had never heard of this person before, and a big question mark appeared above their heads.

Who is this evil orange-haired guy?!