Chapter 13
The other person's Moments are set to be visible for only three days. She just added him, and there's no information on his Moments yet. She doesn't know if he doesn't post much, or if his last post just expired and she can't see it.
Soon after, Gao Yinxi sent a message, "How was it? Did the beach trip help you relax?"
Li Chi'an hesitated for a moment before replying, "It's alright, I met a kind-hearted god."
"Who is it? Male or female?" Gao Yinxi immediately started gossiping.
"Do you remember the driver who took me to your hotel last time?" Li Chi'an typed, a smile unconsciously creeping onto his lips.
"Which day?"
"The day we caught Chen Li cheating."
"Wow! It's him!" Gao Yinxi had to admit she had a deep impression of the driver from that day, "The one who was really handsome."
After all, it's rare to find a driver who's so handsome and has such a nice voice.
Li Chi'an recalled Yu Shi's profile, flushed red by the sunset, and those eyes that seemed to see right through people. "He was quite good-looking."
"Tell me quickly, how did you two meet?"
Li Chi'an recounted the events of his afternoon encounter with Yu Shi, along with the content of their conversation, picking and choosing what to say: "He's a guesthouse owner, and also a photographer..."
After hearing this, Gao Yinxi said happily, "I'm going to search online. If it's really as he says, his photos are worthy of publications like National Geographic and Traveler. He must be someone important."
Honestly, if you bump into someone on the street and they say they're incredibly capable, there's a possibility they're a fraud.
“I think what he said might be true.” As someone who had seen Yu Shi’s work in person, Li Chi’an trusted him much more than Gao Yinxi.
"Let's search it anyway, it won't take much effort." Gao Yinxi's tone was full of excitement. "I'll search it now."
Li Chi'an smiled and said nothing, letting the other party investigate.
Audrey: The photos taken by Yu Shi are really beautiful.
"Audrey: Look, this is a photo he took of Africa."
Audrey: Do you remember this photo? I took it when we went to the art museum before.
Audrey: It's him!
Images Images Images Images Images Images Images Images Images...
A few minutes later, Li Chian saw the several photos and messages sent by Gao Yinxi and fell silent.
"Qi An Yi Chi: Very beautiful."
"Audrey: You should talk to him more. I think turning your house into a bed and breakfast is a viable option!"
Audrey: Once you two get to know each other better, you can introduce him to me.
Audrey: What do you think about inviting him to hold a photography exhibition at my hotel for a suitable holiday?
If she doesn't seize the opportunity to exploit suitable resources, she wouldn't be Gao Yinxi.
"It depends on his intention."
After putting down his phone, Li Chian walked to the window and drew back the curtains.
The night sky was dotted with stars, and the distant sea shimmered with a faint light.
She suddenly felt a sense of anticipation for the photography exhibition that Yinxi had mentioned, wondering what kind of scenery she would see there if it were successful.
She knew that what she was seeing through his camera today was only a corner of the vast world he had captured.
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Today's trending topics on Weibo are quite interesting. Among a bunch of old topics like #So-and-so is pregnant#, #So-and-so lost weight#, and #So-and-so sold out again#, #Ms.Lin# suddenly went viral. Soon after, #Ms.Lin# was followed by the word "hot" in both black and red!
Unsuspecting fans clicked on the original post and discovered that the incident stemmed from a post made by a woman an hour earlier.
"Li Chi'an: I am the wife of Chen Li from Ganghua XX in Xianghai City. I am filing a formal complaint against him for having affairs with multiple women, transferring assets, and misappropriating funds to give gifts to his mistress, Ms. Lin. Ms. Lin is now seven months pregnant. Congratulations to Ms. Lin on her premarital pregnancy! Chen Li and I met in high school and started dating in college. I always knew he was hardworking, but I didn't expect him to work even harder after starting work. He's busy with work during the day and busy 'striving' at night. Ms. Lin, do you remember the day I filmed you two exercising together in the bathroom? I told you that day, if Chen Li loves you, then go for it. Ms. Lin, I've already given you this high-quality man surnamed Chen, and you'll soon have your own child. Why are you still vying to be the mother of my son? I know you're very attractive, but being attractive doesn't mean you can ignore...do whatever you want."
The short essay, only a few hundred words long, was packed with content.
Ms. Li also submitted materials, which contained logically sound and formed a complete chain of evidence.
This is absolutely amazing!
Hong Kong and China Gas.
Hong Kong and China Overseas in Xianghai City are nationally renowned, a place that only the most outstanding talents are welcome.
Therefore, although the protagonist of this revelation is neither a celebrity nor an internet celebrity, it still immediately attracted a lot of attention, with a flood of casual fans. However, due to the protagonist's identity and the evidence presented by the original wife, the comment section of the post was filled with a lot of negativity.
Of course, the criticism is directed at Chen Li, the scumbag who earned the titles of "modern-day Chen Shimei" and "time management master" as soon as he was exposed, and his mistress Lin Ying.
"A wife filed a formal complaint against her husband for cheating, cementing his reputation as the 'top-tier scumbag'."
"Chen Li of Hong Kong and China Resources is such a character, and his parents are also bizarre. They know their son is cheating, but they are still very proud of it and don't think their son has any problems."
"This Miss Lin is a traitor, and she's bullying the low-level staff of Hong Kong and China Construction with Chen Li."
"Even novels wouldn't dare to be adapted like this!"
"This first wife is really smart, but unfortunately she married the wrong person. She wouldn't have gone this far unless she had no other choice."
"How scumbag is this guy? He cheated on his wife, yet he still wants her to leave with nothing."
"If this is true, then it's no longer a matter of character and morality."
How do you maintain your kidney health?
Li Chi'an was already a popular online writer with hundreds of thousands of followers. Soon, her post went viral, sparking heated discussions within the industry and gaining her 100,000 followers in just a few hours, with the number still skyrocketing.
Major bloggers and relationship gurus jumped on the bandwagon, some digging deep, others offering their opinions, creating a lively and exciting online scene for several days.
Lin Ying has 20,000 to 30,000 followers online because she frequently posts content. She was quickly identified as #MissLin#, and that's when things got interesting.
"I heard that when Miss Lin was in school, she slept all over the country and was notorious. When she came back, no good family she knew wanted her. As a result, she ended up with Chen Li, knowingly becoming a mistress and getting pregnant before marriage."
"That's awesome, Miss Lin."
In contrast, the main whistleblower, Li Chi'an, received a lot of positive reviews, with people believing that she demonstrated strong forbearance and counterattack strategies, was resourceful, cunning, and of course, good-looking.
Her identity was inevitably exposed online:
For example, he graduated from a prestigious university, is an alumnus of Chenli, and has an outstanding image and temperament.
Then, some media outlets published articles saying that Li Chi'an discovered Chen Li and Lin Ying's affair a few months ago, and that they had been living together and planning to have a child. Furthermore, Chen Li intended to fight for custody of their son, which prompted her to systematically collect evidence against Chen Li and launch a public exposure campaign.
"Girls need to stand up for themselves, otherwise they'll only be bullied."
"This gossip is even more exciting than the entertainment industry gossip."
"The wife is beautiful and intelligent, while the mistress is beautiful and has a good family background. She is intelligent and has a good family background."
"With key evidence supporting the point, I'm a fan!"
When a highly educated, good-looking elite collides with a chaotic private life, this shocking revelation not only exposes their belts but also brings a series of negative consequences that Lin Ying and Chen Li cannot undo.
What's even more astonishing is Lin Ying's subsequent performance.
Li Chi'an exposed that her revelations were well-founded, but she stubbornly denied it, insisting that she didn't know Chen Li was married... As netizens' anger towards her continued to rise, she even personally engaged in several online arguments with her haters, making a big fuss.
Li Chi'an laughed, the haters were speechless, and the PR team that the Lin family hired at a high price was dumbfounded.
Even Lin's parents were furious. They told her to shut up, but she wouldn't listen and insisted on getting involved to test the netizens' opinion of her.
At first, Lin's parents and Lin Ying were hoping for a lucky break, thinking they could handle it, but soon the online comments got out of control.
Lin Ying had no choice but to shut down her main account and start a new one to continue observing the developments.
The information she gleaned from the onlookers only fueled her anger and did nothing to reverse the situation. Even though her family had already spent a fortune on public relations, it couldn't quell the rage ignited by the netizens.
Unable to win an argument with the haters or the culprit Li Chi'an, Lin Ying, who was resting in her mansion in the United States to prepare for childbirth, was on the verge of extreme irritability and collapse. The only ones tormented were her aunt who took care of her and Chen Li who accompanied her during childbirth.
Chen Li was also in a terrible predicament.
He stood in front of Lin Ying's spacious, flat-pane glass window, looking down at the tree-lined park below, and suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of panic.
He vaguely realized that he might have really gone too far this time.
They underestimated not only Li Chi'an's vengefulness, but also her abilities.
Although he was a scumbag, he wasn't brainless. He knew as early as when he received Li Chi'an's exposé that she had no regard for the past and was only after the future. Everything she did revolved around one thing: to ruin his reputation, Lin Ying's reputation, and even the Lin family's career.
Chen Li stepped over the broken and messy debris, letting Lin Ying shout wildly, a dark storm brewing in his eyes.
Li Chi'an is ruthless.
He had never known this side of her before.
But no matter how much he hates, regrets, or gets angry, he still has to step in to resolve the matter.
He called Li Chi'an countless times today, and each time he heard the same mechanical voice.
The other party completely blocked him, not even giving him a chance to negotiate the terms.
Gritting his teeth, Chen Li dialed Li Songshi's number again.
...
"Brother: Chen Laji called me more than a dozen times, but I didn't answer."
Li Chi'an, who was lying in bed looking at the sea, saw a WeChat message from his younger brother Li Songshi. He smiled and his fingers flew across his phone, manipulating public opinion.
Sister: Just block him and ignore him.
"Younger brother: He even called Mom and Dad. Dad was a little soft-hearted and wanted to ask me where I was."
Li Chi'an straightened up slightly, piling the pillows beside him back.
"Sister: What do you mean?"
"Brother: You know how talkative that bastard is, and Dad is easily swayed. If I hadn't been home with him today, he would have brought his parents over."
"Sister: Please help Mom and Dad block his and his family's phone numbers so they won't contact each other again."
Li Chi'an trusted his younger brother to do things.
Chen Li and Lin Ying are furious now; it would be best if they were furious enough to die.
Haha, anyway, they're in the US to give birth, and by the time they come back, things back home should be settled.
After talking with my younger brother.
Li Chian switched to the Dayan app again and posted his second post of the day:
"Li Chi'an: Many people believe that if a man becomes successful, a woman who isn't strong enough can only focus on the big picture and let go of the small details. I think the most important thing is that no matter what situation we're in, we should understand what we want and continuously improve ourselves. Some people have advised me to leave some room for maneuver. Chen Li only cheated, he didn't do anything else wrong, why should I be so ruthless? I not only ruined his reputation but also his career. Shouldn't they be punished? This year, I've come to realize that sometimes simply tolerating things won't improve the situation or give me any hope. In the end, you either leave or go crazy. I'm unfortunate to have met the wrong person, but fortunate to have always had supportive family and friends by my side. I'm grateful for everyone's support."
This post quickly went viral.
But Li Chi'an's phone was already switched off.
"Mom, are you done with your work? If you're done, can you play with me?" Seeing his mother put down her phone, Chen Zui, the youngest child, jumped up from the carpet, ran to the bedside, and leaned over the edge of the bed to look at his mother.
"Sure, baby, what do you want to play?" Li Chian picked up his son and put him on the bed, giving him a good rub.
The little boy laughed and said, "Mommy, let's go play on the beach! I want to play in the sand."
"Okay." Li Chi'an smiled and led her son out of bed. The mother and son changed their clothes and left the guesthouse for the beach downstairs.
There weren't many people on the island on a weekday; only a few scattered people were taking pictures and playing in the water on the beach.
Several children were digging holes and playing in the sand.
The sunlight on Wai Lingding Island is like molten gold, shining on the long sandy beach.
Li Chi'an took off her sunglasses and squinted as she gazed into the distance. The sea was a deep blue today, and a gentle breeze lifted the hem of her skirt.
Chen Zui, the youngest child, had already plunged onto the beach like a little seal, not caring at all that his sneakers were filled with sand. Li Chi'an didn't let him take off his shoes either, letting him do as he pleased.
Soon, Chen Zui, the youngest child, held up a broken seashell, her eyes sparkling with the light of discovering treasure. "Mom! Look!"
Li Chi'an crouched down, the heat of the beach seeping through her linen dress. "Baby, what did you find?"
“It’s a seashell! But…” Chen Zui, the youngest child, wrinkled his little nose, “it has a broken corner.”
"Right? You picked it up even though it was broken."
Li Chi'an's voice was gentle, and her smiling gaze fell on her son's fair face. The little guy's eyes widened, and he held up the small seashell in his hand, his eyes crinkling with laughter. "Wow! Mom, look, the sunlight can shine through here, like a little window, and I can even see the rainbow colors inside."
Li Chi'an leaned closer, his gaze level with his son's, his light breath brushing against Chen Zui's soft wrist. "It really is! There's color inside!"
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