The comment barrage was in complete chaos.
Ruan Xingyao ignored it.
She took the milk tea handed to her by You Huan, drank a sip, then called out, “Yuzhu’er.”
Yuzhu’er had been pawing at Wen Man, meowing nonstop to get her attention.
But Wen Man never reacted.
That made Yuzhu’er’s cries grow weaker and weaker.
Now, hearing Ruan Xingyao call her, Yuzhu’er gave a “meow,” stopped pawing Wen Man, and turned her head around, searching for the source of the voice.
Seeing this, Xu He asked the nearby police whether he could go down.
After getting permission, Xu He jumped down, crouched in front of Yuzhu’er, and aimed the camera at her.
He was good at finding the right angle — filming Yuzhu’er while avoiding exposing Wen Man too much on camera.
Ruan Xingyao was very satisfied with this.
The police had also brought a large coat, draping it over Wen Man’s body.
In her current condition, facing sudden sunlight could easily hurt her.
But since she couldn’t be moved right away, they could only protect her like this for the time being.
Ruan Xingyao said to Yuzhu’er: “Yuzhu’er, I’m going to ask you some questions now. Tell me everything you know, and we’ll save your mom together, okay?”
Yuzhu’er: “Meow meow meow? Meow meow meow? Meow meow meow!”
【Human! Is what you said true? You can really save my mom?】
Ruan Xingyao said: “Of course! Not just me — all of us will help your mom!”
Yuzhu’er: “Meow meow meow! Meow meow meow meow!”
【Human! Cat will tell you everything Cat knows!】
Ruan Xingyao asked: “Yuzhu’er, do you still remember what happened between your mom and your dad before your mom disappeared?”
When Yuzhu’er heard Ruan Xingyao mention Ji Chengyuan, she let out a loud wail: “Meow! Meow meow meow!”
【Rotten man! He’s not my dad! He’s just a bad man who bullies mom!】
Ruan Xingyao soothed her: “Alright, alright, he’s not your dad. We’ll ignore him! But can you tell me what happened between them?”
Yuzhu’er: “Meow meow meow! Meow meow meow meow! Meow meow meow meow!”
【Cat remembers! Cat heard him trying to make mom go to a director’s house with him to play. Mom refused, so he hit mom!】
Ruan Xingyao was very surprised — this had happened years ago, yet the little one remembered so clearly.
She asked: “Then do you remember the name of that director?”
Yuzhu’er: “Meow meow meow! Meow meow meow meow!”
【Cat doesn’t remember! Cat only remembers that Mom said after he caught on fire he lost all his talent, and his movies weren’t worth making anymore.】
Ruan Xingyao was completely confused by Yuzhu’er’s words about “caught on fire.”
At this moment, Ruan Xingzhuo handed over her phone.
On the screen was a search result:
Movie: Volcano Rescue
Director: Qin Dongkai.
Ruan Xingyao directly asked Yuzhu’er: “Yuzhu’er, was that director named Qin Dongkai?”
Yuzhu’er: “Meow meow! Meow meow meow!”
【Yes! Human! How did you know!】
Its little head might not be able to store much, but once someone mentioned it, it could quickly match it up.
It really was the smartest cat!
Ruan Xingyao continued asking: “Then do you know what that bad man wanted your mom to do when he took her to Qin Dongkai’s house?”
Yuzhu’er: “Meow meow! Meow meow meow! Meow meow meow meow! Meow meow meow!”
【Cat knows! Cat remembers! The bad man wanted Mom to play with the director, while he himself played with the director’s wife.】
This time Ruan Xingyao was truly flustered by Yuzhu’er’s words.
Even though back in the Beast-Taming Sect she had been older than she was now, she was still just a pure-hearted young girl.
Although she wasn’t completely ignorant and had already guessed it wouldn’t be anything decent, actually hearing Yuzhu’er’s words made her unable to keep her expression in check.
Such filthy business — if she were to say it outright in the livestream, wouldn’t the stream get shut down immediately?
Before this, Ruan Xingyao had always promptly repeated what Yuzhu’er said.
But now, even though Yuzhu’er had stopped meowing for quite a while, Ruan Xingyao still remained silent.
This made everyone start to feel suspicious.
【What’s going on? Why is Streamer Starry suddenly silent? Is there something we’re not allowed to hear?】
【Streamer Starry, hurry up and tell us! I’m dying of curiosity here! I must get the full scoop today!】
【I’ve already figured it out — Ji Chengyuan wanted Wen Man to sleep with Qin Dongkai, Wen Man refused, and Ji Chengyuan locked her up!】
That comment gained overwhelming agreement.
After all, ever since Yuzhu’er mentioned “going to see the director,” the reason had already become clear.
【Wait! Why is Streamer Starry still silent? Could it be that we guessed wrong?】
【Aiya! Streamer Starry, hurry and say it! Once you tell us, I’ll send you a tip, okay?】
Just now, Ruan Xingyao hadn’t been watching the chat barrage.
Instead, she pulled up WeChat and sent Wen Song a message.
She had to make sure that after she spoke, her livestream wouldn’t get shut down.
This was far too important to her.
After receiving Wen Song’s assurance, Ruan Xingyao finally looked back at the camera.
She said: “Everyone’s guesses are pretty close, but not entirely correct.”
Then she repeated Yuzhu’er’s words word for word.
For a few seconds, the chat went silent — and then it exploded.
【Holy crap! What did I just hear! Is this even something I can hear! My ears feel dirty now!】
【So this is the so-called swapping game? Leave it to you entertainment industry folks — really know how to play!】
【Watch your words, upstairs! This is clearly Ji Chengyuan and Qin Dongkai, those two scumbags colluding. Wen Man is the victim here, okay!】
【Heh, as if! Birds of a feather flock together. If Ji Chengyuan could come up with that, then what kind of “good person” could Wen Man be?】
【Cut it out, brain-dead fans of Ji Chengyuan. Don’t pretend to be neutral here!】
The chat barrage once again descended into chaos.
Ruan Xingyao wanted to keep asking Yuzhu’er more questions.
But just then, Yuzhu’er suddenly leapt out of the frame.
“Meow meow meow! Meow meow meow! Meow meow meow!”
【Mom! Mom! You woke up, Mom! Do you still recognize Cat?】
Xu He didn’t move the camera, so everyone could only hear Yuzhu’er’s cries without knowing exactly what was happening.
Ruan Xingyao also didn’t translate Yuzhu’er’s words this time.
While everyone was still in confusion, the camera captured a pale, emaciated hand.
Soon, half a body appeared, then the whole figure.
Wen Man had pulled the coat off her head and now draped it over her body, leaving only her face visible.
She stared at the phone’s camera, her voice hoarse, her words labored, yet still she asked:
“You… what are… you doing?”
— The end of the Chapter–
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