Chapter 14: My Little One, I'll Spoil Them

It was posted by a burner account with no followers, using a simple five-character nickname: "Call Me Invincible Hero."

The Weibo post had no description, carrying only the hashtag #Winner'sAdoptedDaughterIsUngrateful#.

However, because it was the first trending topic, any Weibo user who clicked in from the trending list would see the video at first glance.

After seeing this video, the fans who had been jumping around earlier suddenly went silent, frantically beginning to delete their previous comments.

If they didn't delete them, wouldn't they just be left to slap themselves in the face later?

As it turned out, just as they finished deleting them, the user "Call Me Invincible Hero" leisurely posted a second Weibo.

[@Call Me Invincible Hero: The internet has a memory.]

Attached below were fourteen images, all screenshots of Ying Luwei's fans hurling insults at Ying Zijin.

This time, the big influencers in Ying Luwei's camp panicked. They repeatedly sent private messages, trying to get "Call Me Invincible Hero" to delete the post, but their efforts were like stones thrown into the ocean—no response at all. They were so furious they were practically stomping their feet in the Super Topic.

Furthermore, because the trending topic had been purchased, it remained steadily fixed at number seventeen. As more and more people clicked in, different voices finally began to emerge.

[What kind of brainless fans are these? What do you mean "blood transfusion is only natural"? Is this moral kidnapping?]

[These brainless fans are truly something. The person involved hasn't even said anything, yet you start imagining people are out to get you. What's wrong with you? Persecution complex?]

Among these comments, there were other voices as well.

[Doesn't anyone think Ying Luwei's movement looked like she fell on purpose? What was she after?]

[Thinking about it is terrifying. Could it be she just wanted someone to give her blood? Is an adopted daughter really a threat to her status?]

[Where did this hater come from? Luwei is so kind she wouldn't even step on an ant. Reported.]

[Luwei knows nothing. Luwei didn't say it was the adopted daughter's fault. It is all the fans' fault. We apologize to everyone here; please do not direct this at Luwei.]

[I've had an eye on Ying Luwei for a long time. She didn't say it directly, but everyone knows what she meant. What a massive "White Lotus." Why not just say it clearly?]

[Yeah, where is the actual person involved, Ying Luwei? Won't she come out and apologize?]

[Why should Luwei apologize? We've said it so many times, it wasn't Luwei's fault at all!]

[Ying Luwei has so many brainless fans. Everyone run, stay away from these idiots.]

On Weibo, a chaotic battle between fans and haters broke out, attracting a crowd of onlookers. Meanwhile, the Ying family old residence was shrouded in an eerie silence.

This recording had exposed all the facts, acting like a resounding slap to the faces of Zhong Manhua and Old Mrs. Ying.

A hard, merciless slap.

Color rushed to Zhong Manhua's face; she was humiliated.

Her lips quivered, and her voice was strained: "Zijin, if you had told Mom, Mom wouldn't have..."

But when her eyes met the girl's clear, black-and-white gaze, devoid of any emotion, the rest of her words choked in her throat. A chill ran through her body, leaving her unable to utter another word.

Even Old Mrs. Ying didn't know what to say.

She had intended to ease the awkwardness and reclaim some dignity, but who knew it would only result in even greater disgrace.

She had clearly come only to demand an apology, yet it had turned into this. Old Mrs. Ying was furious, but she had no face left to speak.

"It seems the Ying family's tradition of slandering people has been passed down," Ying Zijin said, removing one of her earphones with an air of indifference. "Very good. Keep it up."

With that one sentence, she slapped them again.

Old Mrs. Ying's face turned ashen, and her breathing became rapid; she was clearly livid.

But the girl had already pushed the door open and left, ignoring everyone.

A cool breeze swept in from outside the door, making Zhong Manhua shudder.

She couldn't help but wrap her arms around herself. Looking at the girl's retreating figure, an inexplicable sense of panic suddenly surged in her heart.

It felt as if something was leaving completely, something she could not grasp.

She must be losing her mind.

Zhong Manhua shook her head, laughing at herself for overthinking.

If she left today, she would leave, but she would eventually come back. The Ying family was her home; where else could she go?

It was impossible for her to leave.

To the side, Ying Luwei pursed her lips, looking at the Weibo comments in a state of agitation.

Her expression remained relatively calm, but her trembling fingers betrayed her restless heart.

Ying Luwei never imagined that the groundwork she had laid would be destroyed by these two Weibo posts.

Not only had she failed to achieve her goal, but she had also ended up looking scandalous. She even saw fans posting about leaving the fandom in the Super Topic; although it was only a few, she had truly suffered a setback.

Who was this burner account?

Ying Zijin?

Ying Luwei dismissed the thought.

A country girl from a small county, with no power or influence—how could she obtain this recording?

Could it be that she had offended someone recently?

Ying Luwei frowned and thought for a long time, but she couldn't figure it out.

She took a deep breath and had no choice but to post another Weibo.

[@Ying Luwei V: Everyone, please stop fighting. I really just fell by accident. I've caused those who love me to misunderstand. I am here to apologize to @Ying Zijin on behalf of my fans. I'm sorry.]

Once this Weibo was posted, the fans were heartbroken for her.

[Luwei, it's all our fault. Don't blame yourself.]

[The people who were cursing Niece Luwei earlier aren't our 'Lu Shui' fans. We don't acknowledge them!]

[A few individual fans were extreme, but most fans love Luwei very much. Please do not blame the entire fandom for the actions of a few. Niece Luwei is wonderful.]

Seeing that the tide had finally stabilized, Ying Luwei closed Weibo and breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, she had been prepared, so things weren't too bad. However, being forced to apologize left a knot in her chest that she couldn't shake.

Ever since that night at the hospital, it felt as if everything had changed.

Ying Luwei lowered her eyes, her expression darkening. She took Old Mrs. Ying's hand and said submissively, "Mom, I'm going to find Moyuan."

"Good, good." Hearing this, Old Mrs. Ying nodded repeatedly, looking very pleased. "Develop your feelings with Moyuan more. You two will be married sooner or later."

"I know." Mentioning this finally improved Ying Luwei's mood slightly. She smiled. "Mom, Moyuan even asked me yesterday if we should move the wedding date forward."

Old Mrs. Ying patted her hand. "Moving it forward is fine, so people won't keep eyeing it. And don't be too kind to everyone; I think that adopted daughter has ill intentions."

Ying Luwei pursed her lips and smiled, saying nothing more.

***

In the city center, in a single-person apartment.

Fu Yunshen held a glass filled with goji berry and red date tea, which was still steaming.

Suddenly, a "beep" sounded in his ear. He turned to look at his computer, which had suddenly gone black. He raised an eyebrow and tapped a few keys.

"What is it?"

A line of text quickly appeared on the completely dark screen, written in a blood-red, eerie font.

"Who is this, asking me to take action?"

"My little one."

"?"

"?"

"?"

The other party sent three question marks in a row.

Fu Yunshen set down his cup, his lips curling into a smile as he typed: "Of course I have to spoil them."

"..."

Fu Yunshen added, "Anything else?"

The screen remained still for ten seconds before another line of text appeared.

"Someone asked me to investigate you."