The Troubles of Xu Lu

Facing the audience's questions, Yan Dongxu told the truth.

"Didn't I say I have superpowers? A beautiful woman appears on my bed every morning."

"The one who appeared today was Xu Lu the lawyer. That's why the misunderstanding happened and it made the news."

【You said you took a drunk woman from a bar, how refined and unconventional.】

【Did the beautiful lawyer fall for your looks? That's why she didn't charge you.】

【Is it true or not? I saw on the forums recently that ability users are awakening. You really have abilities, don't you?】

【I saw the forums too. But I heard high level authorities are involved and it's confidential for now.】

【Come on, stop kidding around. Everyone should believe in science.】

...

The audience's bullet screen comments were diverse.

Yan Dongxu smiled. "I didn't catch the livestream today. How about this - I'll install a surveillance camera in my bedroom this afternoon. I'll show you the surveillance video directly then."

【That's reliable.】

【Streamer, you don't seem to be joking. Do you really have superpowers?】

【Videos can be edited. If you have the capability, stream it live and let everyone witness it.】

"I want to stream it live too, but platforms have rules against streaming sleep."

"What, you guys still don't believe me? I have two witnesses here. Just ask them."

Yan Dongxu pointed the camera at Xu Lu and Zhao Qingqing.

"You two witnesses have to help prove that I'm not lying, okay?"

Xu Lu nodded gently. "This is also my first time encountering something so preposterous. I still find it unbelievable now, like a dream."

Zhao Qingqing said awkwardly: "Due to my special identity, I can't give an explanation. Please understand, everyone."

【Understand, understand, sister-in-law.】

【Sister-in-law is really a policewoman? That's so cool!】

【I think this is real.】

【Anyway, the streamer is really lucky. To have two beautiful women by his side.】

【Beauty hugging beauty, I want to eat with you too.】

...

The food was ready quickly and they started eating.

The livestream didn't stop and the audience watched with great interest.

No one could resist a beauty eating broadcast.

Moreover, Yan Dongxu kept stirring things up.

"Here, the fish is cooked well." He picked up food for Xu Lu without using serving chopsticks.

Xu Lu frowned slightly, but remembering her agreement with Yan Dongxu, she still ate it.

【Goodness, isn't that indirect kissing!】

【Beauty, you shouldn't!】

【What a waste for the cabbage to be eaten by pigs.】

【Sister-in-law is still here. How dare you pick up food for another beauty? 】

【Oh no, sister-in-law's gaze shows killing intent now.】

...

"Officer Zhao is not my girlfriend. Don't make random remarks," Yan Dongxu explained, afraid it would cause trouble for Officer Zhao.

"Try this fish too. I don't usually eat fish, but this place makes good ones."

He picked another piece for Zhao Qingqing.

【Not his girlfriend yet stayed over last night?】

【Not his girlfriend yet bought grilled ribs for him?】

【Scumbag! Scumbag! Scumbag!】

【Better not be unappreciative. Be careful you get shot.】

...

"Auntie Zhao really isn't my brother's girlfriend. My brother's girlfriend is a big celebrity. Very pretty," Yan Xinran suddenly said, mouth full of oil.

The atmosphere instantly froze.

The three people at the table looked at the little girl simultaneously.

Yan Dongxu was speechless. He didn't expect his little sister to be the real master at stirring things up.

"Auntie? You call me auntie? Call me sister from now on!"

Zhao Qingqing was quite angry. She took a paper towel and forcefully wiped the oil from Yan Xinran's mouth.

"Sister, sister, be gentler," Yan Xinran submitted at once.

"Xinran, what are you saying? Where did you get a celebrity sister-in-law from?"

"Kids these days watch too many videos online and learn bad things when they have nothing to do," Yan Dongxu scolded his sister.

But now, the bullet screen comments had already "exploded".

【Hahahaha, keep pretending, your lies are exposed!】

【Kids won't lie. Just admit your relationship with Xu Yiyi.】

【Based on how your sister talks, she's quite close with the celebrity. Solid proof.】

【Insatiable bastard. You have Xu Yiyi yet spent the night with two beauties too?】

...

"Oh, it's really not what you think." No matter how Yan Dongxu explained, it was useless.

Ring ring!

Zhao Qingqing's phone rang.

Her expression darkened after picking up and saying a few words.

"Yes, Director Wang. I'll head back now."

After hanging up, Zhao Qingqing said she had to go back to the bureau for something.

After Zhao Qingqing left, the atmosphere between Xu Lu and Yan Dongxu became very awkward.

"Um... I should head back to work too. Let's end it here for today. Everything's been said clearly and misunderstandings are resolved." Xu Lu also wanted to leave.

"Alright, you go first. I'll pay for the meal."

Since his sister had brought the focus elsewhere, no one cared about his issues with Lawyer Xu anymore so there was no point making her stay.

【Quick, call Xu Yiyi. We want to hear the celebrity's voice.】

【Irresponsible boyfriend. How could you not protect Yiyi properly? She nearly got harmed by the driver, you know that?】

【I'll never get along with the streamer. Who does he think he is? Come out and face me if you dare!】

【Bro, you from Jiangning too? Let's go teach him a lesson together!】

...

Seeing the bullet screen comments were off track, Yan Dongxu hurriedly ended the stream, paid, and went home with his sister.

He didn't want to get beaten up. Society is complicated nowadays. Who knows if some nutjob would actually assault him.

Not long after leaving, he was shocked to see Xu Lu making a phone call.

"Boss Wu, could you give me more time for the money I owe you? I know you urgently need money but I don't have any at the moment either."

"You also know I borrowed money from you to treat my father's illness. When I finish handling this case and have money, I'll pay you back first. Can that work?"

"Boss Wu, what do you take me for? I won't be going to meet you at the hotel tonight."

"I recorded the phone call. If you don't want to receive a lawyer's letter, then give me a few days. I'm hanging up."

After hanging up, Xu Lu crouched on the ground, crying. She didn't notice Yan Dongxu not far away.

Yan Dongxu walked over, not knowing what to say.

"Don't cry, sister." Little Yan Xinran put her hand on Xu Lu's shoulder to comfort her.

Xu Lu was startled. She quickly wiped her tears and squeezed out a smile like nothing had happened. "Why are you two here?"

"We take this road home. We happened to see you," Yan Dongxu said. "Are you alright?"

"I'm fine, why wouldn't I be? My ride will be here soon, you guys go ahead."

Xu Lu waved them off.

"How much do you owe that person? And how is your father doing?" Yan Dongxu asked worriedly without leaving.

Xu Lu instantly broke down again with tears streaming nonstop down her face.

"You heard everything right? Do you think I'm useless and laughable?" Xu Lu asked bitterly.

"Do you need money? Give me your bank account number. I'll lend you some to get by first," Yan Dongxu was prepared to lend her a hand to help her out.

He saw the despair on Xu Lu's face earlier - despair that he had personally experienced before too.

Although they couldn't be considered friends, offering to lend her money outright might be too abrupt.

But it was obvious that after he said those words, hope towards life reignited in Xu Lu's eyes.

Xu Lu was astonished, thinking she had misheard him.

She assumed Yan Dongxu would mock her, yet he had extended an olive branch instead.

They had just met today. He was willing lend her so much money?

She was more and more puzzled by the man before her eyes.