Chapter 77

Chapter 77

Perhaps it was the will of heaven, or perhaps the weather forecast underestimated the wind speed by just a bit. In any case, the strong convective weather arrived at the flight area first.

At this moment, Mi Huo's parents were already in the high sky, almost celebrating with a toast mid-air.

Mi Huo's parents were very satisfied with their plan and prepared to finish their flight quickly so they could return and then let Mi Huo attempt the Guinness World Record challenge.

"If Mi Huo succeeds, the benefits go without saying, and we can use this opportunity to continue playing the role of a loving couple."

Mi Huo's mother, sitting in the co-pilot's seat, looked into the distance and said leisurely to Mi Huo's father beside her.

Mi Huo's father agreed with his wife's point of view.

"Even if he fails, we might be able to use this opportunity for some publicity."

Mi Huo's mother raised an eyebrow slightly and continued in a low voice, "The most important thing is not the publicity but our contribution to the Dusk Society and the Master of Dusk."

Mi Huo's father, controlling the helicopter, nodded heavily.

"Yes, that's the top priority."

Just as he was about to say more, he suddenly sensed something was wrong.

Immediately after, expressions of tension and fear spread across their faces, and the helicopter began to shake violently.

Mi Huo's father immediately realized that this was due to the strong convective weather causing turbulence!

Although Mi Huo's mother had some understanding of flying from frequent exposure, she was now blank-minded when actually on the plane.

She had forgotten all her theoretical knowledge and turned into a screaming chicken.

"Ahhhh! Didn't you check the weather forecast and say there wouldn't be any danger?!"

Mi Huo's mother loudly questioned Mi Huo's father, her voice piercing through one's eardrums.

"The weather forecast did show no problems!"

Mi Huo's father struggled to stabilize the helicopter while angrily shouting back.

"Then what's happening now?!"

Mi Huo's mother screamed nervously.

She felt like she would die if she stayed in this helicopter for another second.

"If you don't want to die, shut up right now!"

Mi Huo's father finally couldn't contain his anger. He was already tense, and hearing his wife's accusations only made him more irritable.

Mi Huo's mother knew her life was in this man's hands, so she wisely closed her mouth.

At that moment, the helicopter suddenly spun uncontrollably almost 180 degrees in the sky.

Instantly, Mi Huo's parents were thrown to one side, swaying even more than drunkards.

Even Mi Huo's father, a former pilot, had a look of intense fear in his eyes.

This strong convective air seemed to be no joke!

They might really die here!

Meanwhile, on the ground where people were watching the flight, the guests and reporters heard Yi Tiantian's inner thoughts.

Everyone exclaimed, "Well done!"

These devilish parents originally wanted the strong convective weather to kill their son, Mi Huo, but instead, it ended up endangering themselves!

How satisfying!

But at this moment, Yi Tiantian's inner voice came again.

"But unfortunately, although Mi Huo's parents encountered some danger in the air, Mi Huo's father managed to resolve the crisis with his years of flying experience!"

"And now they are preparing to land!"

Yi Tiantian's inner voice stunned the audience and reporters who were cheering "well done."

What?!

This couple, who deserved to die ten thousand times, actually returned safely?!

Sure enough, in the next second, everyone saw the same helicopter appear in their field of vision.

Soon, the helicopter landed safely on the ground, and two people emerged from it.

Mi Huo's parents waved to the crowd as if they had won a battle.

"After our inspection, today's flight is absolutely safe!"

Mi Huo's father loudly declared to everyone.

"Now, please enjoy Mi Huo's attempt at the Guinness World Record challenge!"

Mi Huo's mother also announced loudly to the surrounding crowd.

Upon seeing Mi Huo's parents successfully land, the viewers in the live stream flooded the comments.

[Wow, they're truly professionals, returning so quickly!]

[Who just said they were irresponsible? The parents flew the helicopter themselves, so you guys should stop worrying unnecessarily!]

[Such excellent parents will definitely raise an excellent child. I believe Mi Huo's flight will be successful this time!!]

However, the audience at the scene reacted completely differently from the online comments.

Everyone gritted their teeth, looking at the two smug individuals in front of them with intense hatred.

Xie Niao looked worriedly at Yi Tiantian, hoping she could come up with a solution.

But Yi Tiantian remained silent for a long time.

At that moment, Mi Huo's parents were preparing to put little Mi Huo into the helicopter, not mentioning the danger they had encountered earlier.

Little Mi Huo's eyes were filled with fear; he did not want to fly the plane at all.

Moreover, the sky was darkening, clearly indicating an approaching storm.

He was truly terrified and strongly resisted his parents' insistence on making him board the helicopter.

But these parents would never allow Mi Huo to back out of the challenge. They were determined to drag him into the helicopter!

Little Mi Huo was extremely scared, his voice already trembling with tears.

"Mama, Papa, it's about to rain, I'm so scared!"

After all, he was just a ten-year-old child, and the fear on his pale face was evident.

But Mi Huo's parents had lost all reason. Seeing that he did not want to fly, they ignored his fear and tried to force him into the helicopter.

Seeing this, most people could no longer contain their anger.

Yet, no one stepped forward to stop Mi Huo's parents.

First, because they knew the parents would not agree, and second, because they understood that the issue of inner thoughts could not be openly discussed, and their advice would not wake up the delusional parents!

Just as everyone was at a loss, Yi Tiantian suddenly walked to the front.

Standing right in front of the Mi Huo family.

Xie Niao quickly followed her.

The guests present let out exclamations of surprise.

They finally witnessed the scene of the entertainment industry's judge, Yi Tiantian, delivering judgment!

The reporters hurriedly aimed their cameras at Yi Tiantian, ready to capture this moment.

They knew that whenever Yi Tiantian was present, trending topics were guaranteed!

This might be a defining moment in their careers!

So all the reporters were doing their best to get the latest scoop!

But Yi Tiantian was not affected by the outside world. She ignored Mi Huo's parents and squatted down in front of Mi Huo, looking directly at him.

"Mi Huo, what's wrong?"

Yi Tiantian asked gently.

Little Mi Huo, seeing Yi Tiantian, quickly hid behind her, not daring to look at his parents.

"Pretty brother, I... I..."

Because his parents were there, little Mi Huo dared not admit that he did not want to fly the plane.

Mi Huo's parents immediately recognized Yi Tiantian as someone who came to disrupt things, so they rushed over to stop her.

Mi Huo's father tried to pull little Mi Huo away, but was stopped by a look from his wife.

After all, Yi Tiantian was a famous public figure, and all the cameras were focused on her. They could not act rashly and do anything that would tarnish their image!

Yi Tiantian continued to comfort little Mi Huo: "I know your wish is not to fly planes, but to paint, right?"

Xie Niao also gently stroked little Mi Huo's head and said softly, "It's okay, just answer whatever brother asks."

With Xie Niao's gentle encouragement, little Mi Huo finally relaxed a bit and whispered, "Yes, I really like painting, but Mama and Papa don't like me painting..."

Mi Huo's parents could no longer hold back. If this continued, their carefully crafted image for Mi Huo would crumble!

So Mi Huo's mother stepped forward and said, "Mr. Yi, our challenge is about to begin. If you have any questions, please wait until after the challenge."

Her face wore a friendly smile, and her response seemed reasonable to those around her.

Sure enough, the online viewers were starting to feel impatient.

[Yi Tiantian, what are you doing? Don't think just because you're a big star, you can steal the spotlight here!]

[Exactly! Although he's popular, this is a challenge live stream! We don't want to see Yi Tiantian talking to a kid!]

[Yi Tiantian, stop blabbering and get off the stage! We want to see the challenge!!]

But Yi Tiantian stood firm under immense pressure and smiled as she responded to Mi Huo's mother.

"Just one last question, and then I'll leave."

Everyone at the scene drew a sharp breath.

How could Yi Tiantian ask just one question and expect such stubborn parents to yield?!

The guests sighed in unison.

"It seems Yi Tiantian can't do anything either! Those two scoundrels are going to get their way after all! Poor little Mi Huo!"

"I thought there might be a twist, but if even Yi Tiantian can't handle them, it looks like there's no turning back now!"

"I hope Mi Huo doesn't encounter such deranged parents in his next life!!"

Amidst the pessimistic voices, Yi Tiantian asked Mi Huo her final question.

"Mi Huo, your grandmother once said something to you. Do you remember what it was?"

Yi Tiantian's words only drew more ridicule from everyone present.

After all, Mi Huo had always lived under his parents' control, and his grandmother had been a mere fraction of his life. How could one sentence from her change anything?

But to everyone's surprise, Mi Huo's eyes welled up with tears upon hearing Yi Tiantian's question.

Mi Huo suddenly burst into tears, shocking not only the audience both on-screen and in the room but also his parents.

Mi Huo had only visited his grandmother's house a few times, and the time he spent with her was far less than with his parents.

How could this child cry so bitterly over a single sentence from his grandmother?!

Yet Yi Tiantian's inner voice answered their doubts.

"What has sustained Mi Huo all along is not just his willpower but also the only ray of light in his dark childhood."

"And that ray of light is his grandmother, a woman who never went to school but is incredibly wise."

"His grandmother noticed how strict her daughter and son-in-law were with him. Knowing she couldn't directly interfere with their parenting, she taught Mi Huo in private."

Mi Huo's parents exchanged a glance, both seeing astonishment in each other's eyes.

They knew Mi Huo's grandmother as a homemaker who only cooked; they never imagined she would teach him!

Meanwhile, little Mi Huo continued crying, wiping away his tears with his small hands.

The audience, who had felt hopeless, began to regain hope, eagerly awaiting Yi Tiantian's next revelation.

What did Mi Huo's grandmother say that made him cry so much?

Xie Niao looked at Yi Tiantian expectantly, gently comforting Mi Huo.

Encouraged, Mi Huo finally spoke, sobbing, "My... my grandmother once told me to follow my own thoughts, not listen to others."

This "others" referred to his "parents," but because they were still present, Mi Huo used the word "others."

Yi Tiantian nodded and patted his young shoulder.

"Mi Huo's grandmother passed away last year, and she said these words to him before she died."

"Seeing his beacon of light about to fade, Mi Huo held those words close to his heart."

"But due to his young age and inability to escape his parents' control, he couldn't act on them."

"I hope Mi Huo realizes his grandmother's intentions in this critical moment and saves himself!"

Yi Tiantian's inner voice deeply moved everyone present.

No one expected such profound meaning behind those words!

They all looked at Mi Huo expectantly, hoping he would stand up to his parents.

As the clouds darkened, Mi Huo's parents knew the challenge was imminent.

They immediately pulled Mi Huo away from Yi Tiantian and Xie Niao, shouting, "Alright, the last question is done. Please leave now."

Yi Tiantian and Xie Niao were pushed away by Mi Huo's father.

But at that moment, Mi Huo broke free from his mother's grip and stood in front of them, protecting Yi Tiantian and Xie Niao.

"Mom and Dad, I don't want to do the challenge anymore!"

Mi Huo's voice was firm and clear.

"I don't like flying at all; what I truly love is painting!"

Mi Huo's parents wanted to slap him for saying such rebellious words!

How dare he speak like this!

Mi Huo's mother maintained a smile but gritted her teeth, saying, "Stop talking nonsense. You're just a kid; you love flying the most!"

And Mi Huo's father, unable to control his emotions, grabbed Mi Huo's arm and yelled, "We've invested so much time and effort into you, and you have no gratitude?! You're doing this challenge today whether you like it or not!"

Though Mi Huo was being forcefully dragged by his father, he did not shed a tear.

Instead, he firmly replied, "But Grandma told me to pursue what I truly love, not what Mom and Dad want me to do—flying!"

At that moment, Mi Huo's mind was filled with memories of his grandmother and her words.

Suddenly, he felt a surge of courage and dared to look his enraged father in the eye!

The live audience was taken aback by the unexpected turn of events!

[What's happening? Is what Mi Huo said true? Wasn't he supposed to love flying?]

"I don’t think a ten-year-old kid would lie! Mi Huo clearly didn’t want to get on the plane just now! My god, these parents are terrifying!"

"Damn, Yi Tiantian just asked a casual question and got the kid to spill the truth? No wonder she’s called the Judge of the Entertainment Industry, consistently delivering!"

"If it’s true, then little Mi Huo must be so pitiful! Forced to do things he doesn’t like from such a young age, I can’t even imagine how desperate he must feel!"

Although everyone began to condemn their outrageous behavior, Mi Huo’s parents did not stop.

Instead, Mi Huo’s father lifted him up and threw him into the helicopter!

"You get in there and face the challenge!"

Little Mi Huo had no strength to resist his muscular father. He felt pain where his father had touched him, and tears welled up in his eyes.

Everyone saw this heart-wrenching scene.

Mi Huo’s father was simply inhumane, treating a mere ten-year-old child with such cruelty!

Mi Huo’s mother did not resort to violence but instead tried to reason with him emotionally.

She shouted to Mi Huo inside the helicopter, "Mi Huo, if you complete today’s challenge, we won’t force you to learn flying anymore!"

This condition clearly caught Mi Huo’s attention, and he hesitated.

Xie Niao’s alarm bells went off.

Little Mi Huo must not accept this condition, because after this flight, he will disappear from this world!

His parents naturally won’t be able to force him to continue learning to fly!

The audience, who had been relieved, became tense again.

"How about that? It’s a good deal, right? So start the challenge quickly!"

Mi Huo’s mother continued to coax him, trying to get him to agree.

Mi Huo’s father also changed his expression, patting his chest and assuring Mi Huo, "I agree with your mother. If you complete this challenge, we’ll let you learn painting!"

Mi Huo hesitated, looking at Yi Tiantian and Xie Niao behind his parents, as if asking for their opinion.

Xie Niao was extremely anxious but didn’t know how to persuade Mi Huo.

But at this moment, Yi Tiantian stepped forward again and spoke.

"The weather forecast says a thunderstorm is coming soon; this weather isn’t suitable for Mi Huo to fly!"

Mi Huo’s parents were tired of hearing Yi Tiantian say this. They both stepped forward and stood in front of her.

Mi Huo’s father impatiently shouted, "Mr. Yi, you’re not part of our family, right? This challenge has nothing to do with you, so please stop interfering with our Mi Huo!"

Mi Huo’s mother crossed her arms, no longer caring that she was facing a major influencer, and directly scolded, "Mr. Yi, my husband already said this weather is fine for flying, and we tested it ourselves just now. Please don’t interfere anymore! Otherwise, we’ll have security remove you!"

The viewers in the live chat also complained about Yi Tiantian’s frequent interruptions.

[Why does Yi Tiantian keep interrupting? Although Mi Huo’s parents are forcing him to learn flying, they are responsible for his safety! I really don’t understand what Yi Tiantian is worried about!]

[Yeah, didn’t Mi Huo’s parents test the flight just now? Why is Yi Tiantian still not convinced? She’s just trying to grab attention!]

[Some people become arrogant after gaining fame, thinking everyone should listen to them wherever they go! Yi Tiantian, an outsider, shouldn’t interfere with our challenge!]

Facing the parents’ rebuke, Yi Tiantian showed no emotion.

Instead, she took a step back.

The parents looked at Yi Tiantian’s strange action in confusion.

Just as Mi Huo’s father was about to ask what she meant, everyone heard Yi Tiantian’s voice.

"Three—"

Yi Tiantian inexplicably said a number, leaving everyone puzzled.

The parents thought it was just Yi Tiantian’s prank and had no patience to play along!

"Two—"

Yi Tiantian’s voice echoed again.

This time, Xie Niao understood.

Yi Tiantian was counting down!

But the parents still didn’t get it and were about to turn back to arrange Mi Huo’s challenge.

"One!"

This came so quickly that no one could react.

The parents were even more confused.

But suddenly, Yi Tiantian took a big step back.

Then, a massive bolt of lightning struck from the dark clouds, hitting exactly where Mi Huo’s parents were standing!

They were instantly hit by the lightning!

Their hair stood on end, and smoke rose from their bodies!

And they felt an unbearable burning sensation, as if thousands of ants were crawling and biting their skin!

"AAAAH!!!"

"AAAHH!"

The two of them instantly burst into shouts, running around in pain.

"Luckily, I managed to eat the melon just before the lightning struck, and lured them to the right spot!"

"Now you'll taste what it's like to fly in this weather!"

Yi Tiantian's thoughts echoed, revealing the truth to everyone present.

It turned out that Yi Tiantian had deliberately lured the two into talking!

Everyone present was left with only one thought: Respect!

Yi Tiantian's bold move was exhilarating!

They claimed this weather was suitable for flying?

Now they were getting their comeuppance!

The audience watching the live stream, though unaware of Yi Tiantian's plan, also began to doubt whether this weather was indeed suitable for flying.

[Oh my god, that scared me so much! Thank goodness they seem okay, at least they're alive!!]

[Are they okay? Their hair is burnt! Is this really suitable weather for a ten-year-old like Mi Huo to keep flying?!]

[Exactly! I've been wondering about this too! But seeing how confident the father seemed, I didn't dare comment.]

[I feel like these parents knew the weather wasn't suitable but still made Mi Huo take the risk. They've been treating him so harshly; they don't even act like parents!]

The last comment sparked deep reflection among many viewers. Some went back to review the live stream recordings and found evidence of the parents' impatience with Mi Huo.

A trending topic began to brew online.

And its name was: #MiHuosParents.

After being struck by lightning, someone on the scene quickly contacted emergency services.

An ambulance arrived promptly and took away the two people who had turned into little black men, nearly burned to ashes!

Mi Huo was left behind by his parents, and his challenge ended before it even began.

Finally, everyone present let out a sigh of relief.

Xie Niao, relieved, ran over and hugged the trembling Mi Huo.

"Don't worry, everything will be fine."

Mi Huo felt safe in the arms of the beautiful sister, nodding vigorously.

Yi Tiantian watched this touching scene and continued to digest the aftermath.

"Mi Huo's parents, after being struck by lightning, both became disabled!"

"One lost their hearing permanently, and the other lost their sight. They can no longer dictate Mi Huo's life or force him to pursue something he doesn't enjoy!"

"And when he turns 18, he legally severed ties with them!"

"After the incident spread online, Mi Huo's biological father found him and took him in."

"Interestingly, his biological father is a famous local painter, and Mi Huo eventually made a name for himself in the art world through his own efforts!"

Listening to this satisfying outcome, Yi Tiantian felt content.

Xie Niao was also delighted, gently patting Mi Huo's back.

"Everything will be alright."

Everyone present felt relieved and spontaneously approached to comfort Mi Huo.

This was the first time Mi Huo had experienced such kindness from strangers, far more than the love his parents ever gave him!

Moved by everyone's encouragement, Mi Huo shed tears of gratitude.

The audience watching the live stream, touched by the scene, grew curious about the truth behind it.

[Did Yi Tiantian solve another case? Were those parents really that bad to Mi Huo?!]

[Folks, I went back and reviewed the footage frame by frame, and it's clear that Mi Huo's parents were forcing him!]

[A ten-year-old kid forced to learn intensely against his will and to fly in dangerous weather—this is attempted murder!]

[Oh my god, I thought this was just a simple challenge stream, but it turned out to be child abuse and attempted murder!!!]

The live stream ended abruptly as media outlets scrambled to report on the incident.

With Yi Tiantian and Xie Niao's help, Mi Huo contacted his grandfather, and his uncle would soon arrive to take him away.

This dramatic live stream immediately sparked heated discussions online, and the hashtag #MiHuosParents surged to the top of the trending list.

Many who hadn't seen the live stream rushed to watch the replay, which had already reached 5 million views!

Netizens were quick to notice various inconsistencies in the live stream, such as the injuries on Mi Huo's parents' faces and necks, the redness on Mi Huo's wrists, their impatient attitude, and their harsh treatment of him!

Netizens almost unanimously believed that these devilish parents must have done something unforgivable to Mi Huo!

And there was a high probability that they had been abusing him all along!

Many netizens began to spontaneously petition online for Mi Huo, hoping that relevant protection organizations and departments would see his situation and lend him a helping hand!

On a famous short video platform, many users posted related videos and suggested that others continue to pay attention to the matter, ensuring it didn't lose momentum.

Everyone in the comment section was also very enthusiastic. To keep the video active and increase traffic, netizens were actively commenting.

Xiao Hua: I was going to scroll away, but I'm afraid my "yes" might be missing. Everyone, please pay attention to this!

Buttocks with Three: Babies who don't want to type can copy my comment. We absolutely cannot let Little Mi Huo stay under the control of those parents! Relevant departments must intervene and investigate everything! Lastly, thank Yi Tiantian and everyone who is speaking up for Mi Huo!

Automatic Reply I Love You: First, thank Yi Tiantian for protecting Mi Huo! If I turn a blind eye today, who will redeem this cruel world? Please, relevant departments, intervene and clarify whether Mi Huo's parents are really abusing him!

You Also Eat: It's not just child abuse! We need to focus on attempted murder! The weather wasn't suitable for flying, yet Mi Huo's parents insisted he take off. What else could that be?

The discussion about this matter was extremely heated, successfully drawing the attention of child protection organizations and relevant departments.

They announced online that they had already begun their investigation.

Netizens rejoiced, eagerly awaiting the day when the results would be published.

On the day the official results were released, Xie Niao received the news immediately.

Mi Huo's parents' crimes were confirmed; they indeed engaged in severe child abuse!

For three to four years, they forced the child to overstudy, causing serious psychological and physical harm!

Moreover, due to live broadcasts as evidence, it was confirmed that Mi Huo's parents had indeed forced him to fly during a thunderstorm.

They were found guilty of attempting to murder Mi Huo!!

Both were arrested the day before the results were announced.

Xie Niao finally breathed a sigh of relief for this innocent and kind-hearted boy, hoping he would live a happier life away from those parents.

Seeing her sister's face filled with joy, Xie Yi, who had just returned home from work, couldn't help but ask.

"What's got you so happy?"

Xie Niao looked up, seeing her brother back, and excitedly showed him today's news about Mi Huo's parents.

"Brother, it's all thanks to Brother Tiantian!"

Xie Niao said with a mysterious smile.

Xie Yi's heart skipped a beat at the mention of Yi Tiantian's name. He raised an eyebrow and asked, "Why do you say that?"

Xie Niao chuckled at her brother's curious expression. "Why don't you ask him yourself? Are you too shy to talk to Brother Tiantian?"

Xie Yi's thoughts were exposed, and a blush spread across his ears.

"Don't talk nonsense, kid."

Xie Niao knew her brother was blushing and laughed, raising her eyebrows. "Brother, don't blame me for not warning you. Brother Tiantian is very popular, so you better seize the opportunity!"

Xie Yi remained noncommittal and quickly changed the subject.

"It's late, go to bed."

Xie Niao didn't know if her brother had understood her advice, but she obediently went upstairs to sleep.

However, it turned out that Xie Yi not only listened to his sister's words but also took action!

WE Company was required to shoot a public service short film, and originally, only Cheng Zixu was supposed to participate. Now, suddenly, Yi Tiantian was added to the list!

Most people had no questions about this, given Yi Tiantian's current popularity and his recent resolution of the "Girl Island" incident. Indeed, he was the best choice for such a public service film.

But Cheng Zixu did not think so.

He believed Yi Tiantian was just a small artist who got ahead by selling himself!

However, Yi Tiantian was completely unaware of Cheng Zixu's ill intentions.

He was immersed in the fun of gossip.

"This short film shoot is full of juicy stories!"

"Not only is there the bullying among the elderly at Sunset Red Nursing Home over a man, but there are also various amputees with bizarre reasons!"

"I have to get to the bottom of this!"