Chapter 91
[??? He's quitting the entertainment industry? That's great! He doesn't even consider who he really is. Now he's found his place and is finally quitting.]
[That's right, that's right. Hurry up and exit before you pollute everyone's eyes.]
Anyone can become a star, but they don't even know who their father is. What bad luck!
[Get out! Son of a death row inmate, get out of the entertainment industry! You're polluting the environment!]
[Finally, he's out of the entertainment industry. Am I the only one who hates Lu Yinzhou? Celebrate everyone!]
[I hate Lu Yinzhou too. I really think he's too pretentious and fake! And his brainless fans are really disgusting!]
Lin Ruo swiped his fingers across the screen, browsing the comments. He took a deep breath, closed the page, and turned his attention back to the live broadcast room.
The number of comments in the live broadcast room had decreased significantly. Apparently, most viewers, like her, were drawn to Lu Yinzhou's sudden announcement of retirement and flocked to the trending searches to watch.
The masked man on the opposite screen seemed to freeze, clearly not expecting Lu Yinzhou to so directly announce his withdrawal. Panicked, he hastily disconnected the livestream, and the screen instantly went black.
Lin Ruo also said briefly to the remaining viewers in her live broadcast room: "Everyone has seen what happened today. Let's end the live broadcast here. I will communicate with you if there is any subsequent progress." After that, she simply exited the live broadcast.
She pushed the door open and walked out again. In the living room, Lu Yinzhou, Qin Yu, Meng Mian, and Ning Yuan were sitting together, discussing something in low voices. The atmosphere was heavy and oppressive. The moment her footsteps sounded, all four of them raised their heads and focused their gazes on her.
"Congratulations, host! Your capture target, Lu Yinzhou, has reached a 15 affection value." The system's notification sounded in Lin Ruo's mind at the perfect moment.
It has increased to 15... Lin Ruo's heart moved slightly. This increase was indeed not small, but it was still a long way from being a successful strategy. She met the gazes of the four people and walked downstairs steadily.
As soon as she reached the stairs, Qin Yu stood up and hurried over to meet her. He stared at her intently, took a deep breath, and said in a soft voice, but it reached her ears clearly: "I've made up my mind."
Lin Ruo looked at him quietly. She knew what he meant.
"I'd like to ask the teacher first," Qin Yu's voice trembled slightly, but his tone was firm. "Why... did he do this?" He paused. "Perhaps... he has his reasons? Or perhaps, what he told me isn't his true thoughts?"
Hearing this, Lin Ruo understood. He had finally softened his heart, or perhaps he simply didn't believe his teacher had any hardship. He wouldn't even tell the truth to him. But... she felt in her pocket, where she found the truth talisman she had prepared.
Qin Yu had the same thought and awkwardly touched the back of his head. "Um... I want to ask if there are any more truth talismans?"
"Yes." Lin Ruo answered straightforwardly, took it out and handed it to him: "But..." As she handed the truth talisman over, she said: "I'm really worried about you going alone. How about I go with you?"
Qin Yu looked at the talisman paper Lin Ruo handed over, then at the undisguised concern and worry in her eyes. He moved his lips as if he wanted to say something: "I..."
At this moment, another phone in Lin Ruo's pocket rang rapidly. She took it out and saw the name jumping on the screen, which made her brows furrow instantly. Gu Anan? Why was she calling?
Lin Ruo had a bad feeling in his heart and pressed the answer button with doubt: "Hello?"
Gu Anan's exasperated voice immediately rang out from the other end of the line: "Lin Ruo! What nonsense were you talking about in the live broadcast room?! Why is everyone scolding me now?! What are you thinking?!"
She was shocked by the barrage of accusations: "???" She was completely stunned. The content of her live broadcast had nothing to do with Gu Anan. What was going on? Was it starting to take its toll on the heroine, Gu Anan? Or had the heroine's aura completely disappeared?
"Lin Ruo! Say something! Why are you pretending to be mute? You must give me a reasonable explanation today! Otherwise, I will never let you go!" Gu Anan's voice rose higher because of excitement.
Before Lin Ruo could speak, there was a sudden noise from the other end of the phone, and then a male voice replaced Gu Anan. It was Mo Yuxuan:
His voice was as cold as ice: "Lin Ruo, I'm warning you, stop all your nonsense in the live broadcast room immediately! I think you should have some idea of what to say and what not to say! An An is not someone you can smear casually!"
These repeated accusations and threats ignited a rage within Lin Ruo. She turned to her phone, a cold smile curling the corners of her lips. Her voice was clear and steady, even tinged with sarcasm: "What? Did you get so angry because you were so embarrassed?"
She paused, sensing the tension on the other end of the line, before continuing word by word in a firm tone: "Mr. Mo, please tell Miss Gu Anan that if you don't want others to know, then don't do it yourself. You know best what you've done. Don't throw dirty water on others!" After that, she pressed the hang-up button decisively.
She put the phone back into her pocket, took a deep breath, and turned her gaze back to Qin Yu: "What were you trying to say just now? Have you made up your mind?"
Qin Yu unconsciously clasped his hands together, his knuckles turning slightly white from the strain. He seemed hesitant, clearly in a fierce struggle. After several seconds, he seemed to make up his mind. He looked up at Lin Ruo and said in a dry voice, "Then... let's go together."
Lin Ruo's heart finally settled, and she breathed a sigh of relief. She had been a little worried that Qin Yu would refuse her company. If he had said something forceful like, "Never mind me," or "I can do it myself," she wouldn't have been able to force him to go. Fortunately, he agreed.
Just as the matter with Qin Yu was resolved, Lu Yinzhou's phone suddenly rang in his pocket. He pulled out his phone and glanced down at the name displayed on the screen. His eyes suddenly grew darker and colder. Without a moment's hesitation, he swiped his finger across the screen, hung up, and put it back in his pocket.
Lin Ruo glanced at him, understanding the situation. He knew without a doubt that the person who had been persistently calling, and the person on the other end of the line, must be the relative who had just exposed his past during a live broadcast. Lu Yinzhou's eyes were filled with disgust, and he pursed his lips.
After a brief pause, the phone vibrated frantically again, the screen lighting up frequently, as if the other party had something urgent to do. A flicker of impatience flashed in Lu Yinzhou's eyes, and he hung up again. This time, the call finally fell silent, not ringing again.
However, this moment of peace didn't last long. Immediately, Lu Yinzhou's own phone began a new round of calls. The names on the caller IDs were different, but their intentions were clearly the same. His brow furrowed, his lips pressed into a straight line as he stared at the name flashing on the screen. Finally, he chose the most direct solution: he pressed and held the power button. Finally, the world fell completely silent.
Lin Ruo watched from the side, sighing helplessly. But before he could recover, Meng Mian's phone buzzed and the screen lit up. He looked down, a flicker of obvious surprise crossing his face. He looked up at the crowd with a hint of uncertainty: "It's... Mom calling." He paused, his eyes sweeping over the others, "Did she... call you?"
Qin Yu, Lu Yinzhou, and Ning Yuan all instinctively picked up their phones to check. The screens were clear, with no missed calls. They all shook their heads in almost unison.
"Answer it and see if there is anything important." Lu Yinzhou stared at him and spoke.
Meng Mian nodded, took a deep breath, pressed the answer button, and put the phone to his ear: "Hello, Mom... Um, we're all... together." As he listened to the voice on the other end of the line, his expression gradually changed from confusion to a complex one, and his eyes involuntarily drifted to Lu Yinzhou. After a moment, he answered the phone: "Okay... I'll let him answer." With that, he stood up, walked over to Lu Yinzhou with the phone, and carefully handed it to him: "Brother... Mom asked you to listen."
Lu Yinzhou obviously didn't expect Meng Mian to hand the phone directly to him. He was slightly startled, but still reached out to take it. He held the phone, but didn't speak immediately. Instead, he turned and walked to a quieter corner on the other side of the living room. Then he put the phone to his ear and whispered, "Hello."
Lin Ruo and the others subconsciously followed him. His back was turned to the group, and only soft, audible sounds could be heard: "Hmm..." "Okay..." "Got it." His voice was low, lacking much emotion. After several minutes, he ended the call, turned back, and silently handed the phone back to Meng Mian.
"What did mom...say?" Qin Yu couldn't contain his curiosity and immediately stepped forward to ask, his tone full of concern.
Lu Yinzhou's eyes swept over everyone's faces, and after a brief pause, he spoke in a calm voice: "Nothing special. Just asking us...when we will go home." His tone was flat.
"Go home?" Qin Yu's brows immediately furrowed, confusion written all over his face. "Why are you asking this all of a sudden?" This was indeed a bit unusual. Mother Lin rarely asked about their affairs outside. This sudden concern was a bit strange.
Qin Yu wasn't the only one confused. Lin Ruo, who was standing beside him, was also somewhat puzzled. Could it be that something had happened at home that they didn't know about? Or perhaps... Lin's mother had also seen the live broadcast and was worried about Lu Yinzhou's condition?
Everyone had their own thoughts, and the atmosphere in the living room was a little tense. Lin Ruo's eyes drifted towards Ning Yuan, who was always on the edge of the topic.
Lin Ruo looked at him, a complex feeling crossing her heart. She knew she held almost no weight in Ning Yuan's heart, and the conquest hadn't even begun. What should she do? She was deeply confused.
Unexpectedly, Ning Yuan, who was standing there, walked towards her and said, "Are you free? Let's chat."
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