Lu Liruan turned her back to Cheng Nianzhi and walked towards Lu Zheng. She didn't notice that Cheng Nianzhi was standing there through the crowd.

If Lu Liruan turned her head at this moment, she would see that his gaze was so focused it was chilling.

"Brother Nianzhi, let's go in." Xiao Yiyi keenly sensed that something was off about the air and said softly and timidly.

The moment Cheng Nianzhi looked down at her, everything returned to normal, without revealing anything.

"Okay, let's go in."

Lu Zheng had waited countless opportunities, and finally he had a chance to be alone with Lu Liruan!

He originally thought that Lu Liruan could come and go as she pleased, and never imagined that it would be so difficult to say a word to her.

Having held the upper hand in front of Lu Liruan for so long, his first reaction upon seeing her was to become furious and embarrassed.

"Lu Liruan, are you crazy?" he rebuked directly.

"Don't spew nonsense all the time." Lu Liruan stood at the door with her arms crossed, looking disgusted.

"Lu Liruan! What kind of manipulative trick are you playing?! I'll agree to team up with you, okay? Can't you just give me a break?" Lu Zheng acted like he was making a huge sacrifice.

"Who do you think you are? Teaming up with me? What makes you think you can?" Lu Liruan sneered.

"You...you weren't fooled by that Cheng Nianzhi, were you? What did he say to you? Lu Liruan, let me tell you, do you think I'm the only one who cares about your stupid brain? Don't end up being cheated out of everything and then coming crying to you!"

Lu Zheng once again used his usual tricks on Lu Liruan.

"Who's the real idiot here? Reputation collapsed, public dislike, disliked by female guests, abandoned by brands? Who is it? Oh, so you're talking about yourself..." Lu Liruan said lightly.

"How did you know..." Lu Zheng had never told anyone that he was rejected by the brand because of his performance on the show, as it didn't fit his image.

"Because I care about you, don't you know that? You're on my mind... I know everything that's happened to you, whether it's bad luck, embarrassment, or something you've done wrong!" Lu Liruan smiled innocently and brightly, but Lu Zheng felt that this woman was different from before!

"I advise you to behave yourself, otherwise one day I might reveal something that will bring you great trouble."

"You... Li Ruan, what are you saying? We're not..." Lu Zheng didn't expect Lu Li Ruan to be so rude to him. He had always thought that Lu Li Ruan was just trying to get his attention.

"What, scared? If you're scared, then get lost. I'm not in the mood to talk to you right now!" Lu Liruan stood in the corner, the light falling on her from above, her expression hidden in the shadows.

Lu Zheng suddenly remembered that Cheng Nianzhi had looked at him in the same way that day in the corridor.

To... Cheng Nianzhi!

"Li Ruan, I'm really doing this for your own good. Do you even know what Cheng Nianzhi is like...?"

Lu Liruan originally didn't want to continue talking to him, but Lu Zheng mentioned Cheng Nianzhi. Lu Liruan remembered that when he tried to talk to her a few times before, he also mentioned Cheng Nianzhi in his haste.

Lu Liruan still wanted to know about Cheng Nianzhi.

Perhaps because the image she gained from the narrative wasn't three-dimensional enough, Lu Liruan always felt that there was a significant discrepancy between Cheng Nianzhi himself and the descriptions of him.

But Lu Liruan couldn't quite put her finger on it, and this confusion lingered in her mind.

"How are you going to slander others now? What, isn't it enough that you've already slandered me in front of your fans? Do you feel a great sense of accomplishment by belittling others and creating a false image of yourself?"

"Do you feel any remorse? You're a complete and utterly despicable person, a coward who'll stop at nothing!" Lu Liruan laid bare all the shameful things he had done.

"I didn't! Li Ruan...you also want me to become famous, don't you? You know how hard it is for me. I have no connections. In order to establish myself in the entertainment industry, I have no choice but to do what I'm told!" Lu Zheng felt a chill in his heart.

He could sense that Lu Liruan was now out of his control.

If Lu Liruan really exposes what he did, even if she has no evidence, it will be very disadvantageous for him. He must keep her calm!

As long as she stays by his side again, Lu Zheng believes she will regain her faith in him!

"You can't continue to associate with Cheng Nianzhi! Li Ruan, given our past relationship, I won't harm you!" Lu Zheng prepared to shift the focus of the conflict.

"Cheng Nianzhi... Cheng Nianzhi is mentally ill!"

"Pfft—" Lu Liruan thought he was about to say something and was immediately amused.

"Calling you a lunatic would be more accurate."

“I’m telling the truth! Media reporters used to photograph Cheng Nianzhi entering and leaving a psychiatric hospital, but for some reason, the news was suppressed and hasn’t been reported yet!” Lu Zheng lowered his voice, trying to get closer to Lu Liruan.

"Get away from me, your stench is overwhelming..."

"Lu Liruan! I'm thinking of you. I'm afraid you'll get hurt by him. Don't be ungrateful!" Lu Zheng was finally forced to break down his pretense by Lu Liruan's words.

"Who do you think you are! Lu Liruan, while I still have some feelings for you, you'd better be sensible, otherwise... do you think you can beat me?"

“Li Ruan, remember this: in this industry, only the famous, powerful, and well-connected have a voice. You… are just a tiny ant, understand?” Lu Zheng’s expression twisted, his teeth clenched.

"Sooner or later, people will find out about Cheng Nianzhi's illness. If it affects you then... don't come crying to me! Choose me honestly next week, and maybe I'll write you a reward, okay..."

"what--"

As Lu Zheng spoke, his hand wandered toward Lu Liruan's chin: "This woman is, to be honest, really beautiful, but I didn't touch her to avoid causing more trouble. Now that I think about it, it's a real pity!"

Before he could even touch Lu Liruan, a sharp pain shot through his shinbone.

Lu Liruan kicked him without holding back, causing Lu Zheng to let out an uncontrollable scream.

What is this? What are you pretending to be so important?

Lu Zheng was shocked that Lu Liruan would dare to fight him. His face contorted with rage, he covered his leg with one hand and reached out to pull Lu Liruan away with the other.

The next second, Lu Liruan flung open the door with a "whoosh."

Normal conversations inside the room are inaudible outside, but Lu Zheng's shout just now was so loud that the outside radios picked it up clearly.

Just as everyone was wondering, the door suddenly swung open.

As soon as the door opens, the machine facing the door records the scene in real time.

Lu Liruan's small face was filled with panic as she rushed out of the house. Anyone could tell that something was wrong with her.

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