Chapter 82: Live Streaming?

Chapter 82: Live Streaming?

In no time, Yun Mu's video from the transformation competition, where she emerged victorious, spread like wildfire online. Additionally, footage of her previous face-off with Feng Lixin at the club surfaced on the internet, racking up astronomical view counts.

Yun Mu was hailed as the new goddess of esports by netizens.

As for the earlier scandal involving infidelity, it was swiftly suppressed. Yun Mu couldn't help but suspect that someone had hired internet trolls to manage her online image!

At the Imperial Tower, Huo Tingying, who had glanced at the trending topics online, sipped his red wine with a deep, inscrutable gaze.

Feng Shuo entered the room, holding a document in hand. "Young Master, there's been progress on the matter you asked me to investigate."

Huo Tingying raised an eyebrow and opened the file.

"The explosion incident at the seaside—Lady did indeed leave for a while. The surveillance footage around the area has been tampered with, making it impossible to trace Lady's exact whereabouts. However, during that period, members of the Ji family were spotted near the explosion site."

Huo Tingying's narrow eyes suddenly narrowed, and his expression turned icy cold.

To meet that man, she was willing to risk creating an explosion.

It was likely that her skills were also connected to that man.

A surge of displeasure and irritation welled up within him, barely contained, threatening to erupt at any moment.

With her abilities, she had plenty of means to escape the control of the Yun family; she didn't need to return for a substitute marriage.

She came back solely for revenge.

And then what?

Would she fly off into the distance with that man after her vengeance was complete?

*Snap*

The wine glass in his hand shattered!

When Yun Mu arrived at the Imperial Tower upon receiving Feng Shuo's call, she appeared hurried.

"Feng Shuo said you weren't feeling well. What's wrong?" Yun Mu approached and gently touched Huo Tingying's forehead.

There didn't seem to be anything out of the ordinary.

Huo Tingying brushed her hand away. "I'm not having an episode."

"Are you playing games with me?" Yun Mu was somewhat indignant. "I have to get back to the lab; your condition can't afford any delays."

Seeing her cold demeanor, Huo Tingying's anger flared up once more.

"You're in such a rush; I guess you have something you don't want to be delayed, right?" Huo Tingying's eyes, cold and clear, fell upon her face, trying to see through her.

Yun Mu paused in her steps and turned around. "Speak properly. Don't be so passive-aggressive."

"Did I say anything wrong?" Huo Tingying's thin lips curled into a mocking smile. "Yun Mu, do you desperately want to get rid of me?"

Only now did Yun Mu realize that the look in this man's eyes was chillingly cold.

Taking a deep breath, she enunciated each word. "I don't know what you've heard, but I've been working day and night in the lab just to develop a cure for you as soon as possible, to save your life! Even if you aren't grateful to me, there's no need to say such nonsensical things to hurt me, is there?"

He pursed his lips, his expression cold, seemingly digesting her words.

"If you have nothing else to say, I'm going back to school." After a long moment, she looked at him again.

"Stay and have lunch with me," Huo Tingying said.

"I've already eaten," Yun Mu replied, her temper flaring. This man had just been passive-aggressive towards her, and now she wasn't in the mood to eat with him.

Huo Tingying's eyes flashed with cold severity. "What time is it for you to have eaten already? Are you that unwilling to spend time with me?"

He suddenly stood up, towering over her.

An oppressive sensation arose.

Yun Mu tilted her head up to meet his gaze. "Have you taken the wrong medicine today? If you keep acting up, Huo Tingying, I really won't bother with you anymore. I don't want to be around a man whose moods swing wildly!"

Her words infuriated him.

"Then who do you want to be with? That man you were looking for before!" He gritted his teeth. "Is it because you found him that you now want to leave with him?"

"What man? Are you crazy!" Yun Mu's heart skipped a beat as she felt his imposing body about to loom over her, and she instinctively pushed him away. "If you go berserk again, I'll fight back!"

"Then do it!"

Huo Tingying scoffed lightly, immediately removing his jacket and tossing it onto the sofa.

Next, he undid two buttons on his shirt.

His alluring Adam's apple and tempting collarbone were partially revealed.

Yun Mu averted her gaze, avoiding being seduced by his masculine charm.

"Why are you taking off your clothes? Do you want to freeze to death?"

In the next instant, he wrapped his arm around her waist and pressed her down onto the sofa.

"Yun Mu! Don't forget that you're my wife!" He grabbed her resisting hands and pinned them above her head. "I won't pry into your background, but don't test my patience either. Keep a distance from other men!"

It had been a while since Yun Mu had seen him lose his temper at her.

His mood swings were terrifying.

Daring not to resist any further, the more she struggled, the wilder his suppression became.

She pondered in her heart.

Everything had been fine before; Huo Tingying wouldn't have lashed out at her for no reason. Could it be that he had already found out about Ji Ming?

"Speechless, are you guilty?" His burning eyes locked onto her small face.

His slender fingertips gripped her chin, forcing her to look at him.

"What do you want me to say? Or rather, did you find out what I did that violated our cooperation?"

The anger in his heart instantly dissipated.

"Mubai, in your heart, we're just business partners?" His voice was low and hoarse, his gaze deep and profound.

Mubai suddenly dared not meet his eyes, quickly diverting her gaze.

Her eyes flickered, but she maintained her calm exterior. "Huo Tingying, between people, the most reliable thing is a partnership based on interests. As for feelings, they can be talked about, but there's no need to take them seriously."

No matter what, she couldn't expose Ji Ming at this time.

The hope in his eyes extinguished, and he didn't want to hear another word from this woman.

"Get out!"

...

Back at school, Mubai was still restless.

"Aren't you Mubai? I'm your fan, and also Wen Qingqing, the head of Tongti Media."

Mubai paused slightly, sizing up the girl in front of her.

The girl was petite, with exquisite features, lively apricot eyes, and a shy smile mixed with admiration as she looked at Mubai.

"Do you need something?"

Wen Qingqing gazed up at Mubai on the steps. "I want to promote you as an e-sports female streamer!"

Mubai's expression was cold. "Not interested."

Wen Qingqing was slightly stunned, lowering her eyes in disappointment.

Mubai turned to leave when a mocking voice came. "Wen Qingqing, even if you want to promote a celebrity to prove your abilities, at least choose someone suitable! This person in front of you is at least the eldest Miss of the Yun family and the young mistress of the Huo family. You dare to sign someone like that?"

Yi Yun walked over in her high heels, looking down coldly at Wen Qingqing, a sneer curling at the corner of her lips.

"I forgot, a bastard like you would indeed need to take shortcuts to rise to prominence. Flattering Mubai isn't a bad choice."

"I didn't..." Wen Qingqing's face flushed red as she tried to explain.

But Yi Yun said to the security guard, "What are you waiting for? Get rid of this lowly bastard. Any cat or dog can sneak into Imperial Capital University!"

"Hold on!"

Mubai stood in front of Wen Qingqing.

"I've changed my mind, I'll sign with you."

Yi Yun was taken aback.

"Really, you're agreeing to cooperate with me?"

"Of course."

Earlier, Wen Qingqing's clenched fists and stubborn eyes reminded Mubai of the former Yun Xiaoshua, and she felt a rare pang of sympathy.

Mubai then turned to look at Yi Yun, her gaze sharp, and curled a sneer. "Bullying others by relying on your status, what kind of skill is that? One day, she will surpass you."

Mubai quickly wrote down a string of numbers and handed them to Wen Qingqing. "This is my contact information, reach out directly next time."

Wen Qingqing took them in a daze.

After finishing her instructions, Mubai turned and left.

Only then did Wen Qingqing come to her senses, shouting at Mubai's back, "Mubai, I will definitely make you famous!"