Tang Yao instantly sensed that Uncle Chicken Feathers, standing before her, was looking at her with pity.
Tang Yao: ?
The police officer hesitated, then finally said, “Never mind. You’ve had it rough, too.”
Tang Yao: Huh?
Police Officer: Even after they’re cured, they still drool.
Soon, the crowd dispersed. Tang Yao happily flashed a “V” sign in front of the people recording her on their phones, then, after receiving a wave of praise, walked away with style.
The next day, a video of Tang Yao single-handedly taking down all four terrorists in an instant quickly went viral online.
In an instant, her background was thoroughly scrutinized; the trending topics were all about her taking on four attackers single-handedly to save the crowd and the incident where she was mistaken for a body double.
Thanks to her impressive fighting skills, she also gained a following.
Even the H City police commented under the video: “She’s a very brave and capable girl (thumbs up, thumbs up, thumbs up). No one’s perfect, though—we hope she gets back to normal soon!”
Netizens couldn’t help but leave enthusiastic comments: [She—she actually has some skills! And they’re top-notch!]
[Even though her love life is a total mess, she really came through in a critical moment—I’m a fan now!!]
[Seriously, aren’t these people completely lawless? Robbing people in broad daylight! If it weren’t for Tang Yao, I can’t even imagine what would’ve happened.]
【But Tang Yao is just so annoying! If I weren’t so far away, I’d want to kill her myself. It’s a real shame those robbers didn’t hack her to death.】
【The person above is in a league of their own.】
【Hey, you shit-spewing person above—are you okay? Just based on her act of heroism today, she’s already a national hero, okay? Plus, she’s a girl! ! Could you do something like that? I really hope your family gets hacked to death by terrorists (speechless).】
【Just a bystander here—can I timidly ask: it’s not her fault she was mistaken for a body double, is it?】
【It’s definitely not her fault, but constantly harassing Actor Gu after the breakup is just rude, isn’t it? Knowing she’s the third wheel and acting like one—disgusting!】
【Who in the entertainment industry is really squeaky clean anyway? Just based on her skills today, I’m a fan! Even the People’s Daily reported on her and praised her! Her love life is a mess, but it’s not her fault that other people’s lives are a mess.】
【Exactly! The other guy was even holding a knife, and she wasn’t afraid! Most people couldn’t do that!】
【That Gu whatever-his-name-is was clearly in the wrong too, okay? Every time something like this happens, the guy just disappears without a trace—it’s truly disgusting.】
【Exactly, exactly. Just based on her act of bravery today, I think Gu is completely out of his mind.】
With the video going viral, Gu Jingchen, who was at the hospital, naturally saw it as well. Watching Tang Yao in the video—as strong as a bull—his face darkened to the extreme.
She’s that strong, and yet that day she actually threw herself in front of the knife to protect me!
That Tang Yao!!
Gu Jingchen clicked on the comments section with a grim expression, only to find a flood of comments berating him.
Gu Jingchen was shaking with rage.
Tang Yao—she actually hired paid trolls to bash him? Does she think she can force him to change his mind this way?
She must be dreaming.
Gu Jingchen immediately switched tabs and sent Tang Yao a message.
Meanwhile, at a luxurious private estate, a strikingly handsome man was watching Tang Yao’s viral video on his phone.
A hint of a smile flashed across his eyes. He turned and handed the phone to an elegant elderly woman standing behind him, chuckling:
“Grandma, she’s so skilled. You’re still telling me to marry her? Aren’t you afraid your grandson will end up a victim of domestic violence?”
The elegant grandmother snatched the phone from his hand, her face filled with disappointment.
“That’s what you deserve! Let me tell you, this girl is kind! Anyway, I don’t care—I want her as my granddaughter-in-law. If you don’t marry her, I’ll pretend I never had a grandson like you!”
The man laughed helplessly. “All right, all right.”
Yao Yao… It’s been two years. You’re finally back…
That evening, Tang Yao was looking at her own viral fame—which had already taken the world by storm—and was just pondering whether to capitalize on the moment by hosting a live stream to rake in a fortune when a message popped up.
Contact Name: Brother Jingchen.
Tang Yao instantly felt a chill run down her spine. She never imagined that one day, it would be the Chinese language itself that would disgust her.
Tang Yao tapped to open it:
“Tang Yao! You took my money, yet you still hired trolls to bash me. Are you trying to get my attention? You’ve got so many tricks up your sleeve!”
Tang Yao was completely baffled.
What? Get his attention??
What is he fantasizing about now?
Before long, another message popped up.
“Tang Yao! Let me tell you, Xinran is the only one in my heart. If you know what’s good for you, stop playing these games before things get too ugly!”
Tang Yao’s inner monologue: Thanks a million for sparing me!
Tang Yao rolled her eyes and tossed her phone aside.
Twenty minutes later.
Gu Jingchen looked absolutely livid as he stared at the screen, which showed over thirty unanswered messages. The green light from the screen cast a harsh glow on his face, making his expression look ferocious.
Ling Xinran, standing beside him, said worriedly:
“Jingchen, don’t worry. Yao Yao probably just hasn’t seen the messages yet…”
Hearing this, Gu Jingchen’s gaze softened, and he immediately reassured the woman who was the apple of his eye.
“I’m fine. Don’t overthink it.”
Though he said this, Gu Jingchen couldn’t help but seethe inside.
How dare this woman not reply to his message! Hadn’t she always replied instantly before?
Did she really not check her phone? Or was she just playing hard to get?
Gu Jingchen stood up, turning his back on Ling Xinran. After a moment’s thought, he sent a red envelope.
0.005 seconds later:
[Tang Yao has claimed your red envelope.]
Gu Jingchen’s vision went dark; he was nearly driven to fury.
He immediately typed, “Tang Yao!! You’re online and you dare not reply to my message! ”
On the other end, Tang Yao, looking at the 0.01 yuan red envelope, gave a smirk: Even this kind of online scam couldn’t get through to him.
All Tang Yao could do was reply:
【Hey~ My master isn’t here right now. Except for red envelope transfers, I can’t process any messages. Please be patient. If you’re in a hurry, pay 50 yuan to enjoy the “Gold Rush” service! It’ll greatly shorten your wait time~】
When Gu Jingchen saw this message, he was so furious he nearly spat blood.
He immediately called her.
This time, Tang Yao answered.
Gu Jingchen roared in a fit of rage, “Tang Yao!! Don’t you dare play dumb with me! How dare you push me out to take the blow for you—are you out of your mind!?”
Tang Yao leapt to her feet, slamming the table. “How dare you! Who gave you permission to speak to this emperor like that?!”
Gu Jingchen was taken aback by her outburst; he hadn’t expected Tang Yao—who had always been so accommodating—to yell at him like that.
But he quickly regained his composure and said through gritted teeth:
“Tang Yao! Don’t push your luck!”
Tang Yao yawned.
“All right, all right, stop yelling. I’m not deaf—I can hear you just fine. And by the way, let’s break up. I already have five hundred yuan.”
Upon hearing this, Gu Jingchen let out a cold laugh.
“Tang Yao, don’t you think I know you? You’d even go so far as to hire online trolls. Let me tell you, if you use those despicable tactics on me again, I won’t let you off the hook. And one last time—”
Tang Yao couldn’t stand listening to him anymore and cut him off abruptly.
“Gu Jingchen, are you being ridiculous or what? Do you really think you’re money? Hiring online trolls just to get your attention—don’t you have any idea how much you paid them?
And does your attention even help me get full or make me prettier!? And as for that ‘green tea’ ‘white moonlight’ of yours—I don’t even want to talk about her! Is she listening in right now? Tell her for me to thank her for taking you back—otherwise, you’d just keep contaminating me.”
Ling Xinran, listening nearby: “……”
Gu Jingchen froze for a moment. Three seconds later, he snapped out of it, and rage surged through him, contorting his handsome face.
“Tang Yao!! How dare you insult me!?”
Tang Yao shrugged. “Now that I, Tang Yao, have regained my sight, I’m done playing with you~ Let’s break up. You deserve better—not someone like me, who’s the best.”
With that, she hung up the phone, then blocked and deleted him in one fell swoop.