Wang Fugui was shocked. Cao Guifang had waited painfully for her husband for so many years, only to get one single chance to see him. "What? Just one ti?"
"Host, I’m so conflicted right now. If I don’t help her, there’s no way a lonely spirit like her can get to ngjin Matun. But if I do help her... I’m just so damn scared!"
Shen Zhiyao said, "Soone who wouldn’t have hurt you in life, why would they hurt you in death? If you’re that terrified, you can join my livestream tomorrow when you take her there. I’ll keep an eye on things for you the entire ti."
After Shen Zhiyao’s reassurance, Wang Fugui didn’t protest any further.
Since he had already promised Cao Guifang, he couldn’t possibly go back on his word.
The viewers in the chat room instantly cheered up:
[The host gets to do an extra stream tomorrow at 11 AM. Aweso!]
[I can’t wait to see the heartwarming reunion between Cao Guifang and her husband! They haven’t seen each other in so many years. It’s going to be so moving.]
[The host is the best! She knew we were curious about what happens next and imdiately set it up for us. She really spoils her fans!]
[What should I do? I’m kind of a scaredy-cat. Should I tune in tomorrow or not?]
[Just watch! It’s not like the host charges for her streams!]
"Thanks, Host. I’m heading ho now!" With that, Wang Fugui sent a Douyin Number One and disconnected from the stream.
At that mont, sitting in his dimly lit car, he felt a persistent gaze fixed on him from behind, sending a chill down his spine.
"AHHHHH!" he scread, slamming his foot on the gas and peeling out.
Outside the car, Cao Guifang was still patiently calling after him, "Young man, it’s dark out! Be careful driving down the mountain!"
...
After finishing the reading, Shen Zhiyao said goodnight to her viewers and ended the stream.
As a renowned movie star, Sun Yingbin was used to people waiting for his calls. He had never waited this long for soone else to call him.
It was almost midnight, and there was still no call from Shen Zhiyao.
His agent started to complain. "This Shen Zhiyao is a nobody. Who does she think she is, acting so high and mighty? Anyone else would have been falling over themselves to call you, but she dares to make an award-winning actor wait this long! Does she not want a career in showbiz anymore?"
Sun Yingbin waved him off. "We’re the ones asking for her help. It’s only natural that we be a little more humble."
Just then, Shen Zhiyao’s call ca through.
"Sorry to keep you waiting. I’ve finished my stream now. You can tell what’s on your mind." Shen Zhiyao’s tone was sowhat detached, showing none of the excitent one would expect when speaking to a famous actor.
Sun Yingbin got straight to the point. "Miss Shen, I wanted to ask—is it true? What you said on the show this morning, about my child facing a bloody disaster in the near future?"
"Of course, it’s true," Shen Zhiyao replied. "I never joke about such matters."
"Alright, I believe you. Miss Shen, on the show... I couldn’t ntion that I have a son. I apologize if I ca off as rude."
After his brief explanation, Sun Yingbin continued, "My child is incredibly important to . I can’t let any harm co to him. Miss Shen, I need to know, how can I prevent this disaster?"
"The solution isn’t difficult," said Shen Zhiyao. "The disaster will occur within the next two weeks. You just need to keep your child by your side until this period passes."
"So I need to keep him with for two weeks straight, is that it?"
"Yes."
"This is a tribulation written in your son’s fate. The only way to overco it is to keep him with you at all tis. It’s a classic case of ’no pain, no gain.’ It’s up to you whether you’re willing to make the sacrifice."
Having said her piece, Shen Zhiyao hung up the phone.
’She had pointed out the problem. That was enough for her to have a clear conscience. Whether other people chose to listen was not up to her.’
After the call, Sun Yingbin’s expression was grim.
The agent rushed over. "Well? Is there another way?"
Sun Yingbin repeated what Shen Zhiyao had said.
The agent imdiately panicked. "Is she kidding ? The show’s been rescheduled; it’s set to air the day after tomorrow. If you go stay with your son now, you can’t be on the show, can you? And if you drop out, won’t that just confirm that you have a child?"
Sun Yingbin said nothing, just lowered his head, dejected.
The agent pressed on. "It wouldn’t matter if you missed the show. At worst, we’d have to pay a penalty, and it’s not like we can’t afford it. The problem is that Shen Zhiyao publicly outed the fact you have a son. If you leave now, you’ll be proving her right!"
Sun Yingbin lit a cigarette and took a deep drag. His handso face, shrouded in a cloud of smoke, looked even more lancholic.
"Actually, I’ve been thinking lately... maybe I should just announce that I have a son. After all, the truth will co out eventually. This can’t stay hidden forever."
The agent exploded. "Sun Yingbin, are you insane?! Do you have any idea the kind of dia storm this will kick up if it gets out? Your fanbase will plumt, your comrcial value will be obliterated, and your acting career will be over! How many A-list female stars have ruined their careers by getting married and having kids? Are you blind? Haven’t you been paying attention?"
"So how much longer can I hide it?" Sun Yingbin asked.
"Hide it for as long as you can," the agent said. "Just don’t go public now. You’re worried about your son, right? Have your parents go look after him. Hire a few bodyguards to watch him. Don’t let him leave the house. Wouldn’t that be enough? Do you absolutely have to be there in person?"
Sun Yingbin hung his head and stubbed out his cigarette. "I’ll think about it..." he said, his voice heavy with gloom.
「The next day.」
Zhou Lun went on his personal Weibo account to address his "personal relationship issues."
Following the script his company gave him, he admitted to having a girlfriend and claid the photos were of them together.
As for why his "girlfriend’s" makeup and hairstyle were different in every picture, he explained it was because she loved experinting with different looks and hair colors—it was, in fact, the sa person.
To support this lie, he even hired soone online to pose as his girlfriend and post a joint clarification.
As a result, while most of his female fans deserted him, a significant number still stood by Zhou Lun.
These fans expressed their understanding, saying it was normal for soone his age to be in a relationship. They just thought he had terrible taste, complaining that his girlfriend was ugly as sin.
Just as it seed Zhou Lun’s career was saved, another bomb dropped on Weibo. More than a dozen won ca forward to accuse him.
They called him a complete monster who preyed on attractive female fans, drugging and raping them.
The accusers explained that they, too, had once been so of Zhou Lun’s most ardent fans.
Zhou Lun, however, exploited their adoration. He would lure them in with sweet-talk, getting them to lower their guard before tricking them into bed.
So of the more naive girls would fall for his act completely and consent on the spot.
But afterward, Zhou Lun would completely change his tune and act like he didn’t know them. He would even use their nude photos to threaten them into silence.
For those with stronger defenses who refused to sleep with him, he would lead them to a private lounge, drug them until they were unconscious, and then rape them.
The previous victims had suffered terribly, but without evidence, they hadn’t dared to co forward.
A previous group of girls had co forward to accuse Zhou Lun of drugging and raping fans, but with insufficient evidence, they were quickly silenced.
Not only did they fail to get justice, but they even ended up facing jail ti themselves.
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