Chapter 94
Not a death row inmate? Isn't the masked man a relative of Lu Yinzhou's biological father? Why is he said to be a death row inmate?
The living room fell into a brief silence. The amount of information in Lin's mother's words was like a stone thrown into the center of a lake, causing ripples in everyone's heart.
"Not a death row inmate?" Lu Yinzhou's voice trembled slightly as he stared at Lin's mother.
Lin's father sighed deeply and took over, his voice low and respectful. "Not only that, but your father... he was a true hero." He looked over, his gaze filled with mixed emotions. "Back then, he accepted an extremely dangerous mission, going undercover into the heart of a long-established criminal organization."
"Undercover?" Lu Yinzhou was stunned.
Mother Lin's eyes were slightly red, but her voice was remarkably clear and firm. "Yes. He had been lurking for many years, paying a price unimaginable to ordinary people, and finally succeeded in delivering key intelligence, helping the police to destroy the drug dealer in one fell swoop. But... just before the crackdown, his identity was exposed..." Mother Lin's voice choked. She took a deep breath and suppressed her surging emotions. "He... he sacrificed himself to protect more innocent people."
Lu Yinzhou clenched his fists. It turned out that the father his uncle had portrayed as a demon, the one who had made him bear the indictment, was actually a hero who had hidden his identity and sacrificed his life for justice! The huge shock left him speechless for a moment, his knuckles turning white, and his heart was filled with indescribable complex emotions.
"That so-called uncle..." Lu Yinzhou's voice was icy cold, filled with uncontrollable anger. "What he spread was just a rumor..."
Lin's father spoke with deep disgust, "He didn't have a good relationship with your father. He took advantage of your youth and ignorance to sow doubts in your heart. After you became famous, he used this as a tool for blackmail and extortion."
A surge of rage exploded in Lu Yinzhou's chest. It turned out that the sin that had weighed on him for so many years was actually caused by the greed and viciousness of a despicable villain. He stood up abruptly and said, "I want to clarify. I want everyone to know the truth! Clear my father's name."
Seeing Lu Yinzhou's intense reaction, Lin Ruo's heart sank. Clarifying the truth was imperative, but deep down, a lingering worry lingered: What would happen after that? A huge reversal of public opinion, sympathy and support... would he... change his mind and return to the dazzling entertainment world?
Although she knew she couldn't interfere with his choice, if he hadn't been in the entertainment industry, he might not have died in a man-made stage accident. She couldn't help but look at Lu Yinzhou, and with a hint of subtle caution, she asked softly, "Then... after the clarification, would you... would you consider going back?"
Lu Yinzhou's gaze shifted from his anger to Lin Ruo's concerned and slightly anxious face. The coldness in his eyes faded slightly, and he shook his head firmly, "No. My decision to quit the entertainment industry has nothing to do with this incident. I'm clarifying this for my father and for myself. But I won't be returning to the entertainment industry."
Hearing his answer, Lin Ruo finally felt relieved and breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, his choice remained unchanged.
The truth was revealed, and the heavy burden that had weighed on my heart for years was finally lifted. Although the atmosphere in the living room was still solemn, it was much better than before.
After a brief discussion, everyone decided what to do next. Lu Yinzhou began preparing a clarification statement and contacting a lawyer. He was determined not only to reveal the truth but also to hold the uncle accountable for defamation and extortion. His eyes were sharp, filled with determination to settle accounts.
Qin Yu intends to formally initiate the academic appeal procedure to completely clear his name and get back his achievements.
Ning Yuan returned to the crew. He was actually the one that Lin Ruo was most worried about. Everyone else had their problems exposed, but he was the only one who didn't know what they were.
But Lin Ruo knew that it was time for her and Meng Mian to return to variety shows. So they said goodbye to Lin's father and mother and went to do their own things.
Lin Ruo brought Meng Mian back to the variety show. When they returned to their residence, they saw two eagerly awaiting figures from afar: Zhou Yuewan and Lu Anyu.
"Ruoruo! Meng Mian!" Zhou Yuewan jumped and waved, her face brimming with pure joy. She trotted over, grabbed Lin Ruo's hand, and looked her up and down, her tone filled with concern and longing. "Ruoruo, you're finally back! I was so worried about you. How are things going at home?"
"Not bad." She could only answer this way. After all, the specific incident could not be known to others.
Lu Anyu stood a step behind Zhou Yuewan, still looking like a calm and noble gentleman, but the look in his eyes as he looked at Lin Ruo was also full of warmth and reassurance. He nodded slightly: "I'm glad you're back." These three simple words contained a lot of emotions.
Lin Ruo was infected by Zhou Yuewan's enthusiasm, and the tension he had been feeling for the past few days relaxed a lot: "You guys, are you okay?"
"It's okay! I just missed you." Zhou Yuewan affectionately held Lin Ruo's arm.
The three of them smiled and walked into the house. When they entered the living room, they saw two people sitting on the sofa.
Gu Anan and Mo Yuxuan were sitting on the sofa in the living room. Seeing Lin Ruo and Meng Mian come in, Gu Anan's face instantly lit up with a smile. She stood up and greeted them, softly asking, "Ruoruo, have you dealt with everything? How is it?" Mo Yuxuan beside her also looked over.
Lin Ruo's eyes swept across the corners of the living room and the ceiling. Sure enough, the camera, with its flashing red dot, was quietly working. No wonder Gu Anan suddenly showed such concern.
The barrage also became active because of the two of them in the same frame:
【Lin Ruo is back! It's been a long time since we last met! 】
[Holding down in the front row! I just want to see how they interact!]
[Sisters, don't be naive! Do you still believe those online trolls' self-destruction? Gu Anan is a kind and beautiful person!]
[That's right! An An was definitely slandered!]
[Even if they did something, there must be a reason! I will always support An An!]
I'm just curious about her relationship with Mr. Mo. Any answers?
[+1! I'm so curious!]
[Same as curiosity + ID number! ]
Not only were the audience curious, but other guests also came down from their rooms or upstairs after hearing the noise and gathered in the living room.
Lu Zhaozhao, who had just come down from upstairs, was like a happy little bird. She flew straight in front of Lin Ruo, her voice clear and a little coquettish: "Sister Lin, I was packing just now and didn't have time to pick you up! I missed you so much!" She tilted her little face up, her eyes sparkling.
Lin Ruo showed a genuine smile on his face. He raised his hand and gently rubbed her head, saying in a gentle tone: "I miss you too." The two smiled at each other.
Gu Anan looked at Lin Ruo, who was surrounded by Lu Zhaozhao's enthusiasm and ignored her. She clenched her hands quietly at her side, her neatly trimmed nails almost digging into her palms, and her knuckles turned slightly white due to the force.
She took a deep breath, the perfect sweet smile on her face remained unchanged, and she took the initiative to walk forward again, even tilting her head slightly. With a kind of pretended innocent doubt, her voice rose a few notes, clearly reaching everyone's ears and accurately capturing the camera: "Ruoruo? Why are you ignoring me? Are all things settled?" She asked even though she knew the answer.
Lin Ruo didn't even bother to glance at Gu An'an. She simply grabbed Lu Zhaozhao and Zhou Yuewan's hands, turned around, and headed for the stairs. She had already made up her mind when she returned this time; she was ready to leave the entertainment industry. She had originally planned to wait until the variety show was finished before announcing it, but now she just wanted to get out of it as soon as possible and focus on completing her more important task.
The comments instantly exploded because of her undisguised indifference:
[Look! Lin Ruo really ignored Gu Anan. She must know something.]
[I also think that Lin Ruo's reaction to this must mean there's something wrong with Gu Anan!]
[Please! Our An An is a beautiful and kind person, okay? Why do you say that to her? I'm really impressed.]
[That is, believe in An An unconditionally. ]
[Wake up, upstairs! If Gu An'an hadn't hired a group of trolls to slander Lin Ruo, would Lin Ruo have been criticized so harshly?]
【Lin Ruo was scolded before, it was her own fault! 】
Where's the evidence? Don't make random accusations without evidence!
[So, slandering people with empty words?]
Gu Anan watched Lin Ruo and the other two disappear around the corner of the stairs, her smile barely visible. She exchanged a quick glance with Mo Yuxuan, a mutual understanding. Immediately, Gu Anan adjusted her expression and followed Mo Yuxuan.
Lin Ruo took Lu Zhaozhao and Zhou Yuewan back to his room. Zhou Yuewan closed the door and was about to ask Lin Ruo something anxiously, but her eyes swept across the silent camera in the corner of the room, and she swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue.
The barrage captured again:
【Zhou Yuewan definitely has something to say! 】
【Look at her expression, she must be having a hard time holding it in! 】
[I'm not embarrassed, but worried about the camera, right? ]
So you blame us?
[The truth is revealed, but they are afraid that we will hear it! ]
Lin Ruo understood and pointed to the door, signaling Zhou Yuewan to go out and talk. As the two stood up and opened the door, they almost bumped into Gu Anan and Mo Yuxuan who were about to knock on the door.
Gu Anan obviously hadn't expected the door to open so suddenly. Seeing Lin Ruo appear at the door, her expression froze for a moment. But she quickly recovered, pursed her lips, and put on her usual, slightly aggrieved, obedient expression. "Ruoruo, I just... came to see you. If there's nothing else, I'll... go back first."
Lin Ruo looked at her like this, sneered in his heart, hummed lightly, then pulled Zhou Yuewan sideways around them and went straight downstairs.
As soon as he walked into the living room, he saw Lu Anyu waiting there. When he saw Lin Ruo coming down, he immediately came up to her with obvious concern in his eyes.
Lin Ruo felt that Lu Anyu's attitude towards her seemed a little too... enthusiastic? But she didn't want to delve into it, and even less to cause unnecessary speculation in front of the camera, so she pretended not to understand the meaning in his eyes and tried to walk past him without looking at him.
"Wait a moment." Lu Anyu's slightly nervous voice sounded behind him.
Lin Ruo paused, turned around helplessly, and looked at him puzzledly: "Huh?"
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