Chapter 75

Chapter 75

Upon hearing Yi Tiantian's revelation, everyone fell into silence.

Parents so irresponsible should be beheaded on the gallows!

Xie Niao was so enraged by this news that she trembled all over. She resolved to go with Yi Tiantian to stop this from happening.

So, a week later, the two of them, armed with the electronic invitation sent by Mi Huo's family, arrived at the venue to witness the birth of a Guinness World Record.

Yi Tiantian and Xie Niao were driven to the venue by Xie Yi's chauffeur. As soon as they got out of the car, they saw a spacious takeoff area, surrounded by life-sized cutouts.

The cutouts featured the little protagonist about to fly—Mi Huo—with various exaggerated slogans written on them.

"These cutouts were specially made by Mi Huo's parents for today; they're determined to make a grand spectacle of it!"

"This vain couple doesn't realize their foolish actions will lead to disaster!"

Seeing the influx of guests and media, Yi Tiantian couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Beside her, Xie Niao also sighed quietly.

They hoped their presence could prevent this tragedy from unfolding.

After showing their invitations to the security personnel at the entrance, Yi Tiantian and Xie Niao entered the building next to the large open field used for the flight.

Inside, they found themselves in a conference hall.

What had been a rather simple conference hall was now lavishly decorated, adorned with Mi Huo's portraits and banners reading "Mi Huo Must Win," "Mi Huo—the Youngest Pilot!" and "Mi Huo: Our Pride."

It was clear that Mi Huo's parents had put considerable effort into decorating the hall.

Xie Niao and Yi Tiantian were among the last to arrive, and the hall was already packed with people, leaving not a single empty seat.

The event of Mi Huo challenging a Guinness World Record, heavily promoted by his parents, had garnered widespread attention, attracting numerous media outlets.

Before the challenge began, Mi Huo's parents organized a press conference to build hype and promote the event.

The lights and cameras were all set up, waiting only for the three main characters—Mi Huo and his parents.

As the crowd grew increasingly impatient, Mi Huo and his parents finally appeared at the door of the conference hall.

Yi Tiantian immediately noticed the slightly annoyed look on Mi Huo's face. The boy seemed to have just woken up, looking rather lethargic.

His parents, however, were beaming with joy, as if they were the ones about to undertake the challenge, not Mi Huo!

Upon seeing Mi Huo at the door, the media turned their cameras towards him, some even approaching with microphones.

"Mi Huo, do you have anything to say about the upcoming Guinness World Record challenge?"

"Mi Huo, do you like flying planes?"

"Mi Huo, are you confident about today's challenge?"

The barrage of questions irritated Mi Huo further, making his already poor mood worse.

Being a child, he couldn't hide his emotions and simply pulled a long face, refusing to answer any questions.

His parents, standing beside him, smiled happily and politely addressed the reporters, "Dear journalists, the Q&A session will come later. Let us first share our thoughts on the challenge."

Mi Huo looked around listlessly at the adults, but then his eyes suddenly caught sight of the beautiful sister, Xie Niao, standing in the corner.

Xie Niao was a well-known fashion influencer online. Though she and Mi Huo seemed worlds apart, Xie Niao had been donating money from her social media earnings to charity.

One day, she came across a post on a regular charity website:

"A Six-Year-Old Boy Dreams of Flying—Crowdfunding to Help Him Take Flight Lessons!"

Xie Niao usually supported children and women, so she clicked on the post without hesitation.

She subsequently contacted Mi Huo's parents, donated funds to help fulfill his dream, and promoted him on her social media accounts for free.

Because of her genuine support, Mi Huo's parents had specifically called Xie Niao via video chat, allowing Mi Huo to thank her personally.

Through these interactions, young Mi Huo got to know Xie Niao, the beautiful big sister, and often liked her posts and videos.

When Xie Niao hadn't updated her account for months, Mi Huo had worried about her.

But he never expected to see her here!

Instantly, the listless Mi Huo's eyes lit up. He broke through the crowd and rushed towards Xie Niao.

The media quickly turned their cameras to capture Mi Huo hugging Xie Niao and greeting her enthusiastically, a stark contrast to his earlier demeanor.

"Pretty Sister! You came to watch my challenge too!"

Xie Niao, seeing Mi Huo's enthusiasm, patted his head and smiled, "Yes, I did!"

Mi Huo released his grip on Xie Niao and looked up at her with concern, "Pretty Sister, why haven't you posted any pretty videos lately? I haven't been able to like your posts!"

Unexpectedly, Mi Huo had been thinking of her all along, which warmed Xie Niao's heart.

She gently stroked his hair and said softly, "I went abroad recently, so I couldn't update. But I'll resume posting soon!"

Hearing this, Mi Huo felt relieved. Just as he was about to ask more, his parents, who had finally pushed through the crowd, interrupted them.

"Miss Xie, hello!"

Mi Huo's mother, wearing glasses, appeared to be a well-educated and refined woman.

"Welcome to watch our Mi Huo's challenge!"

Although Mi Huo's father wasn't particularly old, he already had white hair at his temples. He greeted Xie Niao with a radiant smile.

"Hello."

Xie Niao responded politely.

"Mi Huo, we still need to go up and make our challenge declaration. Let's go!"

After greeting everyone, Mi Huo's father took his hand, ready to head to the stage.

However, little Mi Huo was not interested at all. He loudly replied, "I don't want to go. I want to talk to the pretty sister!"

Mi Huo's voice was so loud that everyone present heard him clearly.

Some guests began whispering among themselves.

"The child doesn't want to challenge? Then why did his parents make such a big fuss?!"

"I think today's challenge is off! A ten-year-old flying a plane is ridiculous!"

"Right, I came here for this spectacle. If they say it's canceled, I'm leaving!"

These sarcastic comments made Mi Huo's parents tense. Without paying attention to Mi Huo's protests, they forcibly pulled him along.

"Hurry up, everyone is waiting for you!"

Mi Huo's tender hand was pulled painfully by both of his parents, and tears welled up in his eyes.

The child burst into tears right there.

"I want to talk to the pretty sister! I want to talk to the pretty sister!"

His crying drew even more attention. Viewers watching the live stream also started sending comments.

[Is Mi Huo not feeling well today? He doesn't seem to want to challenge at all.]

[I'm just passing through. Is this a live stream of a Guinness World Record attempt or a parenting show?!]

[Is Mi Huo already obsessed with looks at such a young age? But the sister next to him is indeed beautiful!]

[Let's get on with the challenge. I don't want to see this nonsense!]

Most viewers were getting impatient, and some even left the live stream due to the child's crying.

Mi Huo's parents knew that if the child continued crying, it wouldn't help. They looked pleadingly at Xie Niao.

Xie Niao had come specifically to stop Mi Huo from challenging, so she remained silent.

Finally, Mi Huo's mother proposed an idea.

She tried talking to Mi Huo, "Mi Huo, let's go up and do what we need to do. Before the challenge, I'll give you some time to talk to Sister Xie Niao. How about that?"

This condition seemed very tempting to little Mi Huo. He wiped away his tears and nodded.

Then, little Mi Huo took Xie Niao's hand and said to his parents, "Then I want the pretty sister to sit in front and watch me!"

Seeing their son finally agree, Mi Huo's parents immediately agreed happily.

"Of course, that's fine!"

Mi Huo held Xie Niao's hand and looked around, noticing Yi Tiantian who had been watching them.

"Brother, I think I've seen you on TV!"

Following the child's voice, Mi Huo's parents also saw Yi Tiantian standing beside Xie Niao. Their eyes lit up instantly.

The person standing beside Xie Niao was none other than the current idol sensation—Yi Tiantian!

Though Mi Huo's parents didn't know much about pop stars, Yi Tiantian was so famous that even they recognized him!

Seeing such a renowned celebrity at the event, Mi Huo's parents were so excited that their hands trembled.

Mi Huo's father quickly greeted Yi Tiantian, "Isn't that Teacher Yi! Thank you for coming to watch my son Mi Huo's Guinness World Record attempt!"

Mi Huo's mother also opened her mouth wide in surprise and greeted him, "Mr. Yi, what an honor!"

Yi Tiantian politely shook hands with Mi Huo's parents, and the rest of the people at the scene also noticed his presence.

The cameras that had been focused on Mi Huo's family now turned to Yi Tiantian.

"That's Yi Tiantian! My goodness, this is his first public appearance since the Girl Island incident!"

"Woah, how lucky am I to attend the same event as such a famous star..."

"In a bit, I'm going to ask for a photo and autograph!!!"

The guests present also showed surprise, covering their mouths as they looked over.

Mi Huo seemed to like Yi Tiantian too. He firmly took Yi Tiantian's hand and loudly told his parents, "The pretty sister's friend, the handsome brother, should come with us!"

Called "handsome brother" by the child, Yi Tiantian was pleasantly surprised as little Mi Huo held his hand and led him and Xie Niao through the crowd to the front.

Mi Huo's parents found extra chairs for them, allowing them to sit in the front row to watch Mi Huo's upcoming challenge declaration and interview.

At this moment, those who had not yet left the live stream noticed a familiar figure in the frame.

[Brothers, I was just watching out of boredom, how did I see Yi Tiantian again?!]

[D*mn, where is this? How could the Judge of the Entertainment Industry appear at such a challenge event?!]

[Yi Tiantian, you're everywhere! The beauty next to him is a famous fashion blogger online! D*mn, Yi Tiantian's social circle is truly a mystery!]

Due to Yi Tiantian's appearance, a large number of people suddenly flooded into the originally desolate live stream, and the number of viewers instantly surged from a few hundred to a staggering thirty thousand!

This number continued to rise, and more and more people were sending comments.

[Those in front might not know the true identity of this fashion blogger! She's not just a blogger; there are rumors that she is Xie Yi, the CEO of WE Company, and his younger sister, Xie Niao!]

[Yi Tiantian's latest studio is under the umbrella of WE Company, so it seems Xie Yi should be Yi Tiantian's direct boss! Appearing with the boss's sister suggests that Yi Tiantian and Xie Yi have a close relationship!]

[Another strange couple has emerged! Xie Yi is a handsome, icy CEO; I'll start shipping them first!]

All the attention in the comments was drawn to Yi Tiantian and Xie Niao by his side, while on stage, Mi Huo, arranged by his parents, began reading his challenge declaration.

The little boy's voice was childish and tinged with impatience, and he spoke haltingly as if he had never seen the script before.

"I've loved flying since I was a child, and I'm honored to participate in today's flight challenge..."

Just as everyone was quietly listening to Mi Huo's declaration, an unexpected voice suddenly rang out.

"It wasn't Mi Huo who loved flying since childhood, but his parents!"

"Before Mi Huo was even born, his father lost his job as a pilot and placed his dreams of flying on Mi Huo."

"So from the moment Mi Huo was born, his parents planned his future life, determined to make him the world's youngest pilot!"

This sudden voice spread throughout the venue. Since most of the invited guests were small influencers and minor celebrities in the entertainment industry, they naturally heard this revelation.

The journalists were also curious and started looking for the source of the voice.

To promote their son, Mi Huo's parents had established a "Mi Huo Studio" responsible for marketing and managing everything related to Mi Huo. Thus, they were somewhat connected to the entertainment industry.

When Mi Huo's father heard this voice, he felt like his secret had been exposed, and his previously joyful expression froze.

Mi Huo's mother, although appearing calm on the surface, was stunned for two seconds after hearing the voice.

How could anyone know such a secret?! They had never told anyone about these things. How did that voice know?!

Could it be that they both had hallucinations due to lack of sleep from excitement the night before?!

To avoid disrupting the order and atmosphere, they chose to remain silent and resumed watching Mi Huo's speech on stage.

On stage, Mi Huo, who was boredly reading the script, hadn't heard Yi Tiantian's thoughts and continued to stumble through his declaration.

"When I was six years old, with the help of my pilot father, I first... came into contact with an airplane and immediately became interested in it..."

After Mi Huo said this, the voice sounded again.

"When Mi Huo first saw an airplane, his parents secretly took him to infiltrate his father's former company! And they were all chased away by the airport security guards!"

"At that time, Mi Huo didn't like airplanes at all; he even found them scary!"

"It was Mi Huo's parents who forced him to touch the airplane. If he dared not touch it, they would take off his pants and spank him!"

"In the end, the six-year-old Mi Huo, with a red bottom from being spanked, touched the airplane with tears in his eyes!"

Yi Tiantian, upon learning this, once again refreshed his level of disgust for these peculiar parents!

Xie Niao, by Yi Tiantian's side, also heard this and frowned instantly.

She couldn't believe that these parents would push their child to such an outrageous degree to fulfill their own dreams!

Their control was already pathological!

The guests and media present were all agape in shock.

They never imagined that behind the facade of Mi Huo loving flying, there was such a shocking truth!

The seemingly well-mannered mother and heroic father were actually demonic figures behind closed doors!!

Mi Huo's parents, the parties involved, were also shocked.

They were shocked that their misdeeds had been exposed!

These things were known only to them and the heavens; no one else could possibly know!

What was going on with this voice?!

Mi Huo's parents exchanged worried glances.

In the end, Mi Huo's father whispered, "Forget it for now. Anyway, once the challenge succeeds, it doesn't matter what the truth is."

Mi Huo's mother nodded and calmed down, continuing to watch her son's speech on stage.

But what they didn't expect was that by the end of this speech, their secrets were almost completely exposed by this mysterious voice!

"When I was seven years old, I proactively asked my parents to enroll me in a flight class, and three months later, I successfully completed all the courses and received the title of outstanding graduate..."

"Actually, Mi Huo wanted to learn painting, but his parents, for their own selfish desires, suppressed his interest and enrolled him in a flight class! He only managed to complete the course under their threats!"

"Actually, this flight class was just a simple course held by a youth interest center and didn't teach children real flying!"

"And this so-called outstanding graduate is an award that every child in the class can receive!"

"When I was eight years old, I had already made my first attempt at flying a plane with my father's accompaniment, and I flew for a hundred kilometers!"

"Eight-year-old Mi Huo was extremely terrified of flying planes and ran away from home the day before his parents forced him to fly!"

"But he was eventually found by these devilish parents and brought back, and they even refused to let Mi Huo eat, forcing him to fly the plane!"

"Although that flight was successful, it was actually Mi Huo's father who did most of the flying. Little Mi Huo didn't dare move at all on the plane, let alone fly it!"

"After the flight, little Mi Huo was locked up for two whole days and nights because of his fear! And during that time, they only gave him one meal!"

"At nine years old, I dedicated the entire year to preparing for today's challenge, because I knew it was my lifelong pursuit and mission!"

"The year when Mi Huo was nine was particularly painful for him! Because during that year, his deranged parents demanded that he not go to school but instead attend adult pilot training classes, living a life from five in the morning until five in the evening, and sometimes being dragged out of bed at night for physical training!"

"Little Mi Huo's life could be described as hellish, because such intense training was completely unsuitable for a mere nine-year-old child!"

"But his parents did not give up their control over little Mi Huo; instead, they intensified their strict management. If he performed poorly, he would be beaten and scolded!"

"I recently turned ten, and this year, I decided to do something big! That is, to challenge the Guinness World Record! I hope I succeed!"

"Poor child! Forced by his sick parents to do things he doesn't want to do, and now they're about to drive him to his death..."

"Damn it, these parents should be drowned in a pig cage!"

Mi Huo's speech ended here, and logically, there should have been thunderous applause.

However, the audience on the live stream unexpectedly discovered that the atmosphere at the scene was dead silent!

After finishing his speech, Mi Huo looked at Xie Niao and Yi Tiantian, both of whom gave him warm smiles.

But the others couldn't smile at all!

The guests and media were stunned by the revelations, and now they looked at Mi Huo's parents with the most contemptuous expressions.

If what was revealed was true, then Mi Huo's controlling parents really deserved to be arrested!

Their behavior could be considered child abuse!

Every revelation made Mi Huo's parents paler, and now their faces were ashen, their facial muscles stiff as if they were crying!

All their hard work to build Mi Huo's image had been destroyed by this mysterious voice, which they could not accept!

But Mi Huo's parents decided to prioritize the bigger picture.

Their main goal now was to get Mi Huo to complete the upcoming Guinness World Record challenge, and deal with the rest later through marketing and public relations!

Mi Huo's mother quickly adjusted her expression and signaled the journalists sitting in the front row to start asking questions.

"Please begin your questions."

Mi Huo and his parents returned to the front together, facing the journalists.

The journalists were furious at Mi Huo's parents' behavior, but they couldn't confirm the truth of the revelations.

Since they couldn't directly ask about the voice's claims, some clever journalists changed their approach.

A newspaper reporter stood up and asked, "Mr. Mi Huo, were you once a pilot? Why did you retire?"

Upon hearing this question, Mi Huo's father's expression instantly became proud, and he boasted loudly, "Yes, I was a professional pilot and flew planes for ten years! The reason for my retirement..."

At this point, Mi Huo's father seemed less proud and made up an excuse.

"Flying was like a mission for me, so I decided to pass it on to the next generation when I reached the right age! Mi Huo will inherit my mission and become a proud pilot like me!"

Listening to Mi Huo's father's grandiose words, the journalist couldn't help but marvel at his shamelessness!

Clearly imposing his will on his child, yet talking about passing on a mission!

But some people thought Mi Huo's father was right, like the live stream commenters.

They couldn't hear Yi Tiantian's thoughts and only saw Mi Huo's father's proud demeanor when answering the journalist's question.

[Wow, an old pilot! No wonder the kid likes planes with such an amazing dad!]

[This dad still looks handsome! He's a good father!]

[Not bad, not bad. I had no confidence in a ten-year-old, but with a father who flew for ten years, I think he might succeed!]

While the comments cheered, the people at the scene heard another shocking revelation from Yi Tiantian's thoughts.

"Mi Huo's father didn't retire to pass on any mission! He was fired for repeatedly harassing female flight attendants!"

"Due to the collective complaints of more than a dozen flight attendants, the airport dismissed Mi Huo's father! He was forced to retire!"

Everyone was shocked by this sudden truth.

Could Mi Huo's father's retirement be so dramatic?

Several guests who had admired him as a pilot now had their admiration shattered into pieces.

Xie Niao was even more surprised, never expecting Mi Huo's father to be such a morally corrupt person behind his seemingly upright facade!

Almost everyone present looked at Mi Huo's mother simultaneously.

Knowing that her husband had done such despicable things, one could only wonder how she felt!

But to everyone's surprise, although Mi Huo's mother looked slightly unnatural, there was no hint of shock on her face.

It seemed she had known about this all along!

Indeed, Mi Huo's mother learned the truth about his father's forced retirement not long after it happened.

But because she was pregnant with Mi Huo at the time, after a period of heartbreak, she chose to endure and eventually forgave Mi Huo's father!

Though many years had passed, the pain from that incident still lingered in Mi Huo's mother's heart.

Hearing this voice bring up old wounds, she felt somewhat displeased.

Mi Huo's father's expression froze even more, and after a two-second pause, he managed to force a smile.

But this smile looked even worse than crying!

Embarrassedly, he said into the microphone, "Please continue your interviews, fellow journalists."

Everyone snapped back to reality from the revelation, and another bearded journalist stood up to ask, "What preparations did Mi Huo make for today?"

This question was answered by Mi Huo's mother.

She pushed her glasses up and spoke professionally, "Our little Mi Huo has been working hard every day to achieve his dream. He wakes up at five in the morning to attend classes, actively asks questions in class, and continues to review his lessons at home in the evening! I believe he has prepared thoroughly for today!"

Mi Huo's mother spoke confidently, as if all these efforts were entirely initiated by little Mi Huo himself.

But the guests and journalists knew she was simply making it all up!

"Although Mi Huo's mother doesn't have dreams of being a pilot, she is an extremely vain woman!"

"In her youth, she was a prominent figure at school, but ended up marrying a pilot who was forced to retire due to sexual harassment complaints, which left her deeply unsatisfied!"

"So after becoming pregnant, Mi Huo's mother placed all her hopes on little Mi Huo, hoping he would bring her fame and benefits to satisfy her unfulfilled vanity!"

Sure enough, her inner thoughts confirmed everyone's suspicions.

This Mi Huo's mother was no good person!

To satisfy her own desires, she abused her own child, which was utterly disgusting!

The bearded journalist was also indignant and loudly questioned, "But Mi Huo's mother, don't you think such rigorous behavior amounts to child abuse?! Little Mi Huo is only ten years old! Isn't this strict upbringing too much?"

Upon hearing this, both of little Mi Huo's parents showed signs of discomfort.

Everyone was closely watching the couple, eager to see what they would say!

But the live chat was defending the parents.

Without hearing their inner thoughts, the audience still had a favorable impression of them.

[Which news agency does this journalist work for? How rude to speak like that!]

[I agree. How can it be considered child abuse? Clearly, little Mi Huo is working hard to achieve his dream! This journalist makes it sound like the parents are forcing him!]

[Get rid of this journalist! He's ruining the mood. Little Mi Huo must be upset hearing this!]

But instead of leaving, the journalist continued to confront Mi Huo's parents.

He pressed further, "And my question was directed at Mi Huo, so please don't answer for him, Mi Huo's mother!"

The guests and journalists cheered inwardly.

This journalist wanted little Mi Huo to speak the truth himself!

If he revealed what his parents had done, these demonic parents would be exposed today!

Xie Niao's heart filled with hope.

If little Mi Huo could speak about the abuse he endured, she would help him escape these demons!

The live chat exploded again with messages.

[If the journalist wants to hear from little Mi Huo, let him speak. These are his own choices! Let him speak and prove the journalist wrong!]

[Exactly! I suspect this journalist doubts little Mi Huo can complete the challenge, hence the sarcasm! Speak up, little Mi Huo, and show him!]

[Can't wait to see the journalist get proven wrong!]

Even the viewers in the live chat were hoping little Mi Huo would answer the question himself.

But Yi Tiantian raised an eyebrow.

Sure enough, in the next moment, little Mi Huo's parents changed their expressions.

His mother snatched the microphone from Mi Huo's hand and dragged him backstage.

Meanwhile, his father loudly announced to the journalists, "Sorry, we'll end the interview here. Now, our Mi Huo needs to prepare for the final steps. Please wait patiently in the meeting room!"

Immediately, chaos erupted.

These parents chose to hide to avoid answering the question!

The live chat was flooded with "????".

[What's going on? Why won't they let little Mi Huo answer the question?!]

[??? Is the journalist right? It seems like little Mi Huo's parents are avoiding the question!]

[I've long thought that these two parents aren't good people, making a ten-year-old kid fly a plane—what a wild idea!]

Hearing the commotion from the guests and reporters, Mi Huo's father added another sentence.

"Our family's Mi Huo will proceed with the challenge on time, so everyone must be prepared!"

This statement directly showed his confidence.

No matter what, Mi Huo's challenge must continue!

But the inner voice once again attacked his self-confidence, as another big revelation burst out!

"Your family's? Actually, Mi Huo isn't Mi Huo's father's biological child; he's the son of his wife and the neighbor, Old Wang!"

"Mi Huo's father suffered an injury in his youth and has been unable to have children ever since! But he doesn't know this fact and has always believed that Mi Huo is his biological child!"