Sang Yu returned home and tried logging into his old Weibo account. He hadn't used it in a long time but could still access it.

Luckily, he had changed his password when he noticed a hacking alert. Before he could inform his agent of the new password, news about him and Jia Si Bo broke out. His agent probably deemed him a lost cause and never asked for the account afterward.

Upon logging into Weibo, he saw over 999+ message notifications. Among them were insults, expressions of trust, and fans inquiring if he had really left the industry. Many loved him and hoped he wouldn't leave the stage.

He spent the afternoon going through the accumulated messages from nearly a year.

Perhaps those who sent the messages have long moved on from that incident. However, for Sang Yu, only now is he truly confronting the scars he received.

He lingered on the new post page, struggling with how to express the turmoil he had suppressed for nearly a year. He had so much to say.

After a while, he exited that page and initiated a live stream.

His Weibo had been logged in all afternoon. A handful of loyal fans would occasionally check his status. Seeing him online excited them, and when he began live streaming, they immediately tuned in.

Lost East Corner: Seeing this account online all afternoon gave me hope. I never expected Sang Sang to start a live stream.

Gulu Gulu: Sang is back! I can't help but cry!

YuCoinNest: Ah! What did I just come across?!

GoldenCrow: Bro, please don't disappear again. I've missed you so much.

LittleYu: Sang, have you been neglecting your meals? You look too thin!

SangLeaf: Why has he become so skinny? Oh, my heart aches!

LostInEast: She's a die-hard fan of Sang. Even when the internet turned against him, she defended him and got backlash for her supposed lack of morals and values. But she remembered Sang's kindness to his fans - a naturally gentle soul. She always believed in him and waited for him to clarify things.

LostInEast: As the year went by with no word from Sang, her hopes dwindled. But just as she started to give up hope, Sang reappeared.

LostInEast: The moment Sang's familiar gentle voice echoed, she almost burst into tears.

Sang: Seeing so many fans worried about me, I instinctively say, "Thank you for your concern. I'm okay, please don't cry."

LostInEast: You're not okay at all!

HappyFoodie: Sang, if you can't smile, don't force yourself. We understand you.

Sang: Looking at the comments, the smile I was trying to keep up slowly fades. "I'm sorry for the hurt you've all felt because of me this year. I'm truly not in a good state right now."

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A_SingleCoin: How can you be so gentle? Putting on a smile to comfort us, saying you're okay. You're so heartbreaking!

LoyaltyPoints: Long time no see, is the third wheel making a comeback?

ThornyBush: Such sympathetic comments. Did he hire bots? Have people forgotten what he did?

BloomInDesolation: The fans must have lost their brains to zombies. How can you sympathize with a homewrecker? Wish you get cheated on too.

Sang: As the number of viewers in the live room kept increasing, various comments started flooding in.

Sang: "The reason I started this live stream is to clarify the situation between Jia Sibo and myself. My past avoidance and my soft-heartedness hurt both me and those who believed in me. Now, I want to step up and tell the truth."

WorldsApart: What's going on?

CarrotSquat: Here for the juicy drama!

PassingBy: smell a plot twist. was a neutral fan, but really hope Sang was framed.

TopDebater: Framed? I think he's just trying to clear his name since Jia Sibo is getting criticized.

TurkeyNoodles: Third wheels can't be justified!

LiftHigh: I always knew my idol was framed! So glad you're finally clarifying.

Sang: Ignoring the hateful comments, he began to explain everything in detail. Recollecting was painful and hard, but he made sure to clarify everything clearly.

"…I'm aware some may not believe my words, but regardless of the doubts, my intention is to offer an explanation for both myself and my fans, ensuring neither they nor I continue to be hurt by this incident."

Half an hour later, Sang Yu ended the live stream.

Upon seeing Sang Yu's broadcast, Dai Yingmei was surprised at his revelation. She didn’t ponder over the reason but quickly leveraged her influential online presence to spread the news and concurrently criticize Jia Sibo.

Swiftly, an influencer account with millions of followers released an article with photos, detailing Sang Yu’s declarations during the live stream. It highlighted the detrimental acts Jia Sibo had committed, coupled with current images of an emaciated Sang Yu to underscore the damage inflicted by Jia.

Sang Yu, being a celebrity, already had a solid fanbase. With Dai Yingmei’s additional push, by nightfall, the incident became widely known.

Red Valley: "I've waited so long for this! I knew it!"

Miehaha: "All who mindlessly criticized Sang Yu, come forward and apologize!"

Kapok: "Jia Sibo, you scum! Begone!"

BBQLover: "Staying silent, lest be proven wrong again."

Passing By: "I'm here for the drama without taking sides."

Golden Lake: "My dear Sang Yu, so wronged by Jia Sibo, I just want to comfort him."

Agate Red: "The victim faces unjust scorn, while the evildoer roams free. This time, we must not let Jia Sibo misrepresent the facts!"

Following this, a prominent figure retweeted Dai Yingmei’s post.

Dai Yingmei: "I only recently discovered how Jia Sibo deceived me. He concealed his marital status from Sang Yu and did harm."

By now, those who questioned Sang Yu's attempts to clear his name were silenced.

"With the ex-wife speaking out, there’s no doubting the truth. After all, no ex would vouch for a lover on the side."

Jia Sibo, already cornered by the officials from “MasterChef” and Cai Yingying, didn’t expect a combined assault from Sang Yu and Dai Yingmei.

No matter how he tried to defend himself, the online vitriol grew. The company’s stock plummeted overnight, and Dai Yingmei approached with lawyers for a divorce.

"Please, forgive me just this once," Jia Sibo pleaded to Dai Yingmei, "I genuinely realize my mistake. Please, help me out. You can’t stand by and watch the company your father built crumble."

Dai Yingmei, having lost all faith in him, firmly responded, “Even if the company goes bankrupt, I won't let it fall into your hands. Sign the papers. Enough talk.”

"Satisfied now?" Jia Sibo signed the papers with fury, "I'd love to see how the company's bankruptcy benefits you. You won’t gain anything from it!"

What he didn’t realize was, this was just the beginning.

Shortly thereafter, Dai Yingmei reported Jia Sibo for tax evasion, submitting all gathered evidence. She aimed to ensure he couldn't rebound.

As expected, Jia Sibo was facing a potential sentence of five to ten years in prison.

——

Yu Antong, browsing the trending news on social media, felt pleased for Sang Yu. Justice had finally been served, and evildoers faced retribution.

"Stop using your phone and go to sleep," Xing Li Xuan said, confiscating the device. "Don't you have an early recording tomorrow? Get some rest."

"Alright, I'm going to bed now," Yu An Tong pouted, settling down. He continued chatting, "I wonder how many judges there'll be on the show tomorrow."

"Considering the situation, Jia Si Bo probably won't be there. So, maybe just the other four judges," Yu An Tong contemplated. "Oh, wait, it might still be five. The show has a new sponsor. But I'm not sure if the new investor would be a judge."

Xing Li Xuan asked, "Would you prefer the investor to be there or not?"

Yu An Tong was surprised Xing Li Xuan was indulging his chatter. "Having an investor as a judge can be a mixed bag. But it doesn't bother me. No matter how many judges there are, I'm not afraid. After all, I'm a little genius."

Xing Li Xuan: "..."

Ever since Yu An Tong felt the baby move, he became obsessed with prenatal education and began watching educational cartoons, making his speech cuter, "The little genius is sleepy now. But I need a goodnight kiss to sleep well."

Suppressing a chuckle, Xing Li Xuan leaned in and gave him a peck, "Goodnight, baby."

The next morning, Yu An Tong got ready. As usual, Lin Hao Ning would pick up Jiang Yu Xiu and then him, to head to the recording site.

"After the last round, we're left with 21 contestants," announced the host. "Except for the top-ranked Zhuang Zhou Yang, the rest need to draw lots to be divided into ten teams. Those drawing the same number will be a team."

"What's the challenge this time?" whispered one of the contestants to another.

"I'm getting nervous."

The host carried a black box, passing by each contestant, allowing them to draw a number card.

"Now that everyone has their number, please rearrange yourselves. Those with matching numbers should stand together," instructed the host. "Unfortunately, we have some bad news today. Our ingredient supermarket has limited stock."

"Only the top contestant, Zhuang Zhou Yang, can enter first to choose his ingredients. The rest will pick from what he leaves behind."

The doors to the 'supermarket' opened slowly. Unlike previous episodes with abundant choices, now there were only a few ingredients sparsely arranged.

"Oh no, most of these ingredients are challenging for me!"

"My God, the choices are so limited! What can we make?"

"This is only the third episode! Why are they being so tough?"

"There's pig's trotter. I've never cooked that before. If I get that, I'm doomed."

"Can I drop out of the competition now?"

"I'm thinking of quitting too. With the increasing difficulty, I don't think I'll last till the end."

Of course, this was just a gimmick by the show producers to heighten drama. The actual intent was to give Zhuang Zhou Yang first pick, but ensure the remaining ingredients were still available in ample quantity for others.

The host, realizing the contestants' panic, clarified, "The point is to give Zhuang Zhou Yang the priority to choose. While the variety is limited, we'll ensure there's enough for everyone."

"And moreover!" The host waited for the contestants' reactions to simmer down before throwing in another twist.

Everyone widened their eyes, "There's more?!"

The contestant closest to the host couldn't help but blurt out, "Ah! I so want to run up and cover the host's mouth so he stops making it harder!"

Author's note:

Next chapter preview:

TongTong: This judge looks familiar.

Judge Xing: This contestant is a prodigy.

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