Ch 85 : Scumbags show up every year— but today there’s an extra bunch of them!

Ruan Xingyao said, “I already told you, in this call, our little gecko baby actually played a key role!”

The way she spoke left not only the viewers completely confused, even “No Feelings Attached” was staring at her with suspicion.

“No Feelings Attached” asked, “Starry, what do you mean by that?”

Looking through the camera, Ruan Xingyao’s eyes carried a trace of sympathy.

This poor young lady…

She said, “Miss, the reason you’re heartbroken—isn’t it because you’ve only confirmed that this man cheated on you, got another girl pregnant, and yet your family refuses to understand you, forcing you not to break off the engagement and pushing you to marry him anyway?”

“No Feelings Attached” nodded, tears welling up, her voice choked. “Yes.”

Although growing up together and ending up like this pained her deeply, what truly devastated her was realizing that the family she always thought loved her had revealed their true faces.

She was nothing more than a tool for marriage alliances and profit.

Not a single one of them truly loved her.

Ruan Xingyao said, “What I’m going to say next… I hope you can handle it.”

“No Feelings Attached” took a deep breath and nodded.

Things were already at their worst—there was nothing she couldn’t accept anymore.

Ruan Xingyao continued, “Aside from the time you were away on business, that man more than once brought Little A to your house. Under your parents’ orders, all the servants were sent away.”

“They left their traces all over your home.”

“No Feelings Attached” bit down hard on her lip.

Even though she told herself not to feel sad, when she heard this, she still couldn’t hold back.

It wasn’t just sadness—she felt utterly sickened.

Ruan Xingyao went on, “But in a way, it was lucky they did that, because the gecko overheard quite a lot.”

“That man had been strictly molded by his family into a gentle, courteous persona—he had to maintain that image in front of you. Self-disciplined, restrained, proper and polite. Which also meant that before the wedding, he couldn’t touch you.”

“This was unbearable for him, yet if he secretly sought women elsewhere, with your family’s influence, his position as their son-in-law would be at risk. He didn’t dare take that gamble.”

“Originally, he wanted to fabricate a story about having a twin brother, so he could use that excuse to fool around. But before he could even put that into practice, his family found out.”

“So he came up with another excuse—split personality. One persona is your gentle, restrained fiancé; the other is Little A’s wild, rebellious boyfriend.”

“He took Little A to your home, left traces everywhere, and told her that the wild one was actually his true self. But because of you, because you liked his ‘other’ personality, his true self had to step aside. Only then could he inherit the family fortune. Only then could he one day let his true self take back control—and give Little A the future he promised her.”

“In Little A’s eyes, she is his true love, while you are the wicked woman who not only stole her boyfriend but also made him suffer.”

“Little A wanted to take revenge on you. Unfortunately, she’s just a college girl from an ordinary family, with no status and no background. Against you, it was like an ant trying to shake a tree—there was no way she could pull off anything that would truly shake your foundations.”

“So when she found out about your beloved gecko, she took advantage of your business trip. While fooling around with that man, she fed the gecko dead, rotting insects—just to disgust you.”

After finishing, Ruan Xingyao picked up her cup and gulped down a large glass of water.

Talking that much in one breath had left her parched.

When she finished drinking, she added, “But, miss, you have to understand—he doesn’t have any so-called split personality. That was nothing more than an excuse for him to sleep around.”

Of course, there were other things Ruan Xingyao didn’t say publicly in the livestream.

Instead, she sent “No Feelings Attached” a private message:

“Miss, when it’s time to cut ties, cut them clean. A man like this isn’t worth clinging to. Besides, his family has been plotting since before you were even born—by marrying you, they’d be able to swallow up your family’s assets. But your family has the same motive. You just need to make the choice you believe is right.”

The live chat was already exploding with question marks after Ruan Xingyao’s explanation.

【???? Is this for real? Would a man really go through something this convoluted just to sleep with a woman? Split personality, seriously?! Am I even listening to human language right now?】

【This is insane! It’s modern times—sleeping together isn’t such a big deal anymore. Was it really necessary to make things so complicated?】

【Exactly! I swear this feels like a story!】

【But our Starry never lies! If she says so, then that means it really is like this!】

【I believe Starry!】

【Honestly, I want to believe her too, but this time it just sounds way too far-fetched!】

As the live chat filled with doubts toward Ruan Xingyao, “No Feelings Attached” spoke up: “It’s true that I’ve never slept with him. Our families both forbid premarital relations.”

As she said this, she suddenly let out a self-mocking laugh.

Thinking back now, the strict rule that her family imposed—that she must not sleep with him before marriage—had nothing to do with family tradition or protecting her.

In their eyes, her virginity was simply more valuable.

Especially now, after reading the private message Ruan Xingyao had sent her—

She understood everything.

【The young lady has already confirmed it herself—so that means everything our Starry said is true!】

【All I can say is, men really are no good! All their little schemes are just about what’s in their pants! Absolutely disgusting!】

【Hey, don’t lump all men together like that! This just means that guy is a scumbag.】

【Exactly! There are good men too!】

【Scumbags show up every year, but today there’s a whole bunch! My poor little heart really can’t take it. Hopefully the next caller won’t be this bizarre!】

Seeing this comment on the screen, “No Feelings Attached” said: “Starry, thank you for today’s call. I won’t take up more of your time.”

Ruan Xingyao replied: “Good luck, miss! You’re a wonderful person, and your gecko really loves you.”

“No Feelings Attached” felt her nose sting, afraid she might burst into tears again.

She gave Ruan Xingyao a smile, then directly ended the call.

This was only the beginning—for after this came the real battlefield she would have to face.

Ruan Xingyao, however, only cared about what happened within her livestream.

Whatever lay beyond it, she paid no attention to.

She clapped her hands lightly and said: “Alright then, let’s draw today’s final lucky bag!”