Chapter 93

**Chapter 93**

Just recently, they had gone viral for the director’s alleged domestic violence. If news about a child came out now, they’d probably trend again.

Director Meng let out a bitter laugh. The future of this drama was truly *bright*.

The people around her clearly heard it too, standing frozen in place, unsure what to do. Director Meng barked, “What are you standing around for? Go find him!”

She had never agreed to let this A-lister join the crew in the first place. Who knew his connections were untouchable? His backers even said just letting him make a cameo would be enough.

The request wasn’t excessive, so Meng Xingge agreed. Turns out, this was the ambush waiting for her.

“God, if I were the director, I’d be so stressed.”

Meng Xingge: “?”

Still adding to her troubles, huh? Meng Xingge turned her head and shot Lin Tingyue a glance.

Lin Tingyue again—Lin Chengyan’s sister with that weird sixth sense.

“What the—? Why is she looking at me?”

Lin Chengyan yanked Lin Tingyue back. She asked, “Bro, why are you pulling me?”

Lin Chengyan said expressionlessly, “I wanted to ask if these cold meds are supposed to be mixed with water or eaten dry?”

Lin Tingyue: “?”

She quickly replied, “Bro, you must be really sick. You need to take two packets!”

Zhu Cheng snorted.

Their side was chaotic, but the A-lister’s camp wasn’t any better.

They found him, but suddenly someone showed up on set for a visit.

Meng Xingge said coldly, “Is now really the time for visitors?”

While she was being sarcastic, the top star had already signaled his assistant to bring the visitor in. He even greeted Meng Xingge, “This is my stan account manager.”

Meng Xingge: “Should I call *you* ‘sis’ instead?”

The top star looked awkward, and the deputy director jumped in to mediate. “Director Meng, maybe we should take a short break?”

Meng Xingge rubbed her forehead, looking like she was done with life. “Yeah, we should rest. Some people’s minds are already elsewhere—how can we keep filming?”

The assistant director shoved the A-lister. “Go on, hurry up.”

The top star nodded.

Watching him walk away, Meng Xingge scoffed, “What’s his stan account manager doing here? He only has one scene. Is he starting promo already?”

The deputy director shrugged. “Beats me.”

“Stan account manager? That’s his wife.”

Meng Xingge bolted upright.

Deputy Director: “Holy—!”

Since when was Meng Xingge into gossip?

Meanwhile, Meng Xingge thought, so he was just on the phone with her?

That’s bold.

"The mother of his child is one thing, and his wife's another. Gotta admit, he’s got his priorities straight."

Huh?

The crew was so caught up in the tea—they didn’t even realize it wasn’t the same person?

So the top star’s not only married, but cheating too? And has a kid?

"His wife actually runs his fan page. Back when he was struggling, she was always there for him—cheering him on, giving him strength. Eventually, they caught feelings and impulsively tied the knot."

"Soon after they tied the knot, the top star’s career took off. To support his work, his wife suggested he keep their marriage quiet, and she stayed on as his fan page admin."

"But turns out, the top star had already hooked up with someone else—and even had a kid."

"Oh my god."

A staffer deep in the gossip couldn’t help but gasp, drawing everyone’s attention.

She quickly apologized: "Sorry, sorry! But Wu Yousong’s blowing up on Weibo."

As she spoke, she turned her phone around, and everyone’s eyes widened before hurriedly checking their own phones.

Lin Tingyue did the same.

The queen of drama herself loved joining in on the excitement.

The trending topic was “Wu Yousong Secretly Married with Child.”

Social media was in chaos—fans were losing it. While waiting for Wu Yousong’s response, they were already doing damage control.

[C-NETZ REACT:]

[Marketing accounts? Really? Can’t you guys think for yourselves?]

[Classic sheep mentality. No critical thinking skills.]

[This clout-chaser’s ‘scoops’ are all fake—I’m just a casual observer and even I know that.]

[I’m a casual too, let’s wait for the official statement.]

Wu’s manager lit up his phone, voice tight with anger: "Didn’t I tell you to be careful?"

Wu Yousong panicked: "I swear I covered my tracks!"

"Handle your wife ASAP. Whatever you do, don’t let Raoyang check her phone—or you’re on your own!"

We could PR the secret marriage and kid. But if this is about cheating? Then it’s game over.

"Got it."

After hanging up, Wu Yousong turned to Raoyang and said, "Babe, let me see your phone for a sec?"

Raoyang asked, "Why?" "Just wanna check Weibo."

"Checking the fan forum, huh..." Rao Yang crossed her arms, her face cold. "So the secret marriage and kid are public now?"

Wu Yousong’s stomach dropped. "Yangyang, how did you find out... Yangyang, let me explain first."

How did she know?

*What's done in the dark will come to light.* Who would have thought she'd uncover Wu Yousong’s true colors because of a voice in her head?

Was even heaven disgusted by Wu Yousong’s behavior?

She had been fooled by this scumbag for so long!

The more she stewed, the stormier Rao Yang’s face grew. "Wu Yousong, aren’t you afraid of ruining your career now?"

"Yangyang, I was trapped. That day, I was drunk, and when I woke up, it was already... Someone *set me up*, trying to get leverage over me. You know how big I am—everyone’s gunning for me. I’ve been paranoid for months. I didn’t tell you because I didn’t want to drag you into it."

"Seriously?"

Rao Yang couldn’t believe that even now, this man still had so many excuses. She asked, "You’re *claiming* you were framed?"

Wu Yousong reached for Rao Yang’s hand but missed. Awkwardly, he insisted, "*I really was framed.*"

"So, your rival went to such lengths to set you up—not only arranging for someone to sleep with you while you were drunk but also having them bear your child?" Rao Yang gritted her teeth. "What a *dedicated* rival. Ten months—who’s *that* patient?"

If this *was* a rival, they would’ve exposed him right in the hotel, destroying his reputation instantly.

Wu Yousong could clearly hear the sarcasm in Rao Yang’s words, but the situation was already dire. He *needed* to shut her up.

"Yangyang, I was trapped, really trapped. You adore me—you’d never wreck my career, right?" Wu Yousong looked at Rao Yang with hope.

Seeing her hesitate, he pressed on, "Yangyang, don’t worry, you’re *still* my #1. No one can replace you in my heart."

Staring at his *‘loving’* act, Rao Yang felt nothing but disgust.

His so-called "place in his heart" meant nothing to her—she couldn’t care less.

But Rao Yang truly couldn’t let go.

Not of this man, but of all the time and effort she had poured into him over the years.

Whatever.

Rao Yang straightened her back. She’d write it off as trash. At least she could still cut her losses now.

It wasn’t *total* disaster.

She left the room.

"Yangyang..."

Panicking, Wu Yousong snatched her wrist. Rao Yang turned, her gaze icy. "Try it. *I dare you.* See how fast it tanks you *worse* than the cheating scandal."

Wu Yousong was startled by her expression and instinctively let go.

Her wrist flared red.

Rao Yang slapped on a mask and walked out.

Online, fans were *devastated.*

Turns out he really was married.

Despite the swarm of haters, they still chose to keep fighting.

Dude, he's nearly 30. Marriage is totally normal.

Exactly, he's not even an idol. Stop being so controlling about actors' personal lives.

A random bystander watching this unfold couldn't help but scoff as she furiously typed—

Oh please, when your idol acts poorly, you say he’s just an idol trying acting and that his looks are enough—telling everyone not to be too critical. But now there's a scandal and suddenly he's an actor? Talk about double standards.

Mind your own business—quit stirring drama.

What, no opinions allowed now? You fans are so controlling.

Ignore the haters—just keep supporting Wu Yousong!

We've got your back, Wu Yousong!

Forever supporting Wu Yousong!

In the middle of the chaos, Wu Yousong's biggest fan account posted their marriage certificate with the caption: "The one who had his child isn't me."

Fans: Speechless.jpg

WHAT IS GOING ONNNN.

The bystander chimed back in—

LMAO so not just a secret marriage and kid, but cheating too?

Meanwhile, unnoticed, the drama’s title quietly trended online.

Isn’t Chu Weiran in this show too? With this level of real-life drama, I’m so watching this when it drops.

LOL same!

After catching up, Lin Tingyue patted Lin Chengyan’s shoulder and said, “Second Brother, your show’s blowing up before release!”

Lin Chengyan: “…”

Where did Lin Tingyue learn to summarize like this?

…

A week later, Xu Yinan finally divorced Lin Hong.

On the day she got the divorce papers, Lin Jiasi took her on a trip.

Watching Xu Yinan and Lin Jiasi walk away, Lin Tingyue sighed, “So beautiful—like a bird finally free, soaring back to her sky.”

Hearing this, Lin Jiasi pulled her mom closer.

Fly, be free.

She’d always be her mother’s support.

Back home, Lin Yuhuan told Lin Tingyue that a famous economics professor would be speaking at A University this Wednesday and asked if she wanted to attend.

Lin Tingyue: "The business empire was left unfinished, cut short in its prime..."

Lin Yuhuan frowned. Bai Yaxin chuckled and playfully pinched Lin Tingyue’s ear. “Go check it out—it’s no big deal,” she said.

“Alright.”

“Want me to send you the invite?”

“Sure.”

It was an e-invite. Lin Tingyue opened it and enlarged it—

“Hao Zhiyu… Wait, wasn’t he that creep who preyed on female students online?”