My Livestreaming Metaphysics & Gossip Became an Internet Sensation Ch. 39

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"But what you didn't expect was that when Wan Jiaxiu told her parents about it, they immediately disapproved. They saw right through you and told her to break up with you. And when they refused to help you, what did you do? You forced yourself on Wan Jiaxiu and used it to threaten them."

"You promised you'd marry her. She was naive enough to believe you, and she refused to marry anyone else. Her parents had no choice but to support you through school. You got to continue your education, but what about Wan Jiaxiu? She found out she was pregnant soon after. She refused to get an abortion, so she dropped out to have the baby."

"And why aren't you worried about getting caught when marrying Lü Ning? Because you and Wan Jiaxiu never actually registered your marriage. Back then, when her parents insisted you two get married, you weren't even of legal age yet. So you only held a wedding ceremony. But everyone in that area knows—Wan Jiaxiu was your wife."

Zhuo Lang got into university and moved to Beijing for his studies, leaving Wan Jiaxiu behind to care for his paralyzed mother and their young child all by herself. By the time he graduated and was old enough to register their marriage, the Wan family pushed for it, but he kept dodging it with all sorts of excuses.

And yet, despite everything, Wan Jiaxiu foolishly continued looking after his mother and child. Meanwhile, Zhuo Lang? He didn't feel even the slightest bit of guilt. Truly worse than an animal.

Still, he refused to admit it. "Nonsense! You're making this all up! Just because you say it doesn't make it true. Do you even think about the consequences? Do you believe I won't sue you for defamation?"

He reached for Lü Ning's hand, trying to salvage the situation. "Ning Ning, believe me, he's lying! None of it is true!"

Lü Ning's fingers trembled before she instinctively pulled her hand away. She looked at Zhuo Lang, her voice uncertain. "Zhuo Lang... all this time, I don't think I've ever met your parents. Not even a video call. We're about to get married—shouldn't I at least meet them?"

His smile stiffened. "I... I was planning to introduce you soon."

Lü Ning pursed her lips, remaining silent. She'd been with Zhuo Lang long enough to know when he was lying. And right now? That expression on his face practically screamed it.

The scales in her heart were beginning to tip.

"Tsk, still not giving up, huh?" Jiang Yiqing propped her chin on her hand lazily. "Alright then, Zhuo Lang, since you're so desperate to prove yourself, why don't you let Lü Ning check your phone?"

At that, Zhuo Lang visibly swallowed, his throat tightening. He forced a smile. "What's there to be afraid of? But this is our private matter—we should discuss it in private."

He needed to end this damn livestream. Once the call was cut off, he had plenty of ways to make Lü Ning believe him.

Or... he could use the same methods he used on Wan Jiaxiu.

He didn't want to resort to this. But if anyone was to blame, it was that damn Jiang Yiqing. At that thought, Zhuo Lang lowered his head, hiding the malice flickering in his eyes.

But just as he was about to convince Lü Ning to hang up, she reached out. "Give me your phone."

Panic flashed across Zhuo Lang's face for a split second before he let out a dry chuckle. "In front of so many people? That's not really appropriate, is it?"

Lü Ning didn't back down. She met his gaze head-on. "Didn't you say you wanted to prove yourself? How else can you prove it if not in front of everyone?"

Zhuo Lang didn't move.

Lü Ning exhaled softly. Deep down, she already had an answer. "Or are you admitting that Master Jiang was right all along?"

Zhuo Lang clenched his jaw. He knew he had no choice.

Running through his thoughts at lightning speed, he recalled deleting everything suspicious from his phone. If Lü Ning checked, she wouldn't find a thing. He might as well take the gamble.

With a feigned look of nonchalance, he handed her the phone.

Lü Ning opened it and scrolled through his frequently used apps. Nothing.

Zhuo Lang chuckled beside her. "See, Ning Ning? I told you—I have nothing to hide. You should trust me."

But Lü Ning didn't look the least bit reassured. If it weren't for Master Jiang, she would've never known the truth—would've never even suspected he had another family. He was too prepared, as if he had been expecting this.

She said nothing and turned to Jiang Yiqing.

Jiang Yiqing let out a quiet sigh. "Go to his contacts. Find someone named 'Xiao Liu from Sales' and call her."

Zhuo Lang's pupils shrank. He shot Jiang Yiqing a sharp, venomous glare. But then, as if switching masks, he quickly regained his calm, even smiling again.

Lü Ning did as she was told and dialed the number.

The call connected, and a young woman's voice came through, tinged with excitement. "Zhuo Lang, you finally called me! I—"

Before she could finish, Zhuo Lang cut her off sharply. "Xiao Liu, my girlfriend is checking on me."

The other end fell silent for a long moment before the woman's voice returned, this time forced and strained. "I... I'm Xiao Liu from the company's sales department. Do you need something?"

Zhuo Lang smiled. "No, nothing important."

He turned to Lü Ning with a smug expression. "See, Ning Ning? I told you there's nothing going on. The idea that I have another family? Ridiculous."

Zhuo Lang never expected that after listening to everything, Lü Ning didn't hang up right away. Instead, she turned to the person on the other end and calmly said, "It's nothing. Just wanted to share some good news—I'm marrying Zhuo Lang."

The moment Zhuo Lang heard that, he knew things were about to go south.

Sure enough, Wan Jiaxiu lost it. Her voice turned sharp as she screeched, "No way! Zhuo Lang told me he was just playing around with you! I'm his real wife—we even have a child!"

As if that wasn't enough, she immediately called their kid over. "Come on, call your dad! Say hi to daddy!"

Under Wan Jiaxiu's urging, the child reluctantly mumbled, "Daddy."

Wan Jiaxiu smirked. "See that? I'm his wife! We have a kid! You're just a homewrecking bitch! Get lost! Zhuo Lang is mine and mine only!"

Lü Ning's face darkened. She'd had enough of Wan Jiaxiu's nonsense, so she just hung up.

Zhuo Lang's expression turned ugly. Idiot.

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