As Lin Chang had anticipated, the guests were full of praise for Lin Li.
"I never thought Lin Li would be even more impressive than I imagined."
"If I had a son like him, I'd wake up laughing in my dreams."
Some guests began to consider strengthening their cooperation with Starlight Group. Lin Li was a genius, and if Starlight Group were ever passed down to him, it would surely reach new heights.
Lin Li enjoyed the admiration in everyone's eyes and couldn't help but curl his lips into a slight smile.
He thrived on compliments. That was why he was so active online, even buying trending topics to build his image as a genius.
As Lin Chang continued his speech without noticing, the video on the big screen had already been switched.
"This next video," Lin Chang continued, "shows the 28th wedding anniversary celebration venue that Li and Shuqin set up together..."
The guests furrowed their brows.
"Who is that in the video? Didn't Lin Chang say it was the venue set up by Lin Li? What's going on now?"
"Looks like the wrong video was played."
"By the way, that man's back looks familiar."
"I feel like there's a big show happening today."
Excitement sparked in everyone's eyes.
They had a feeling that a major scandal was about to unfold!
Qin Ruoyao, focused on her phone, didn't immediately notice the content on the big screen.
Hearing the murmurs around her, she looked up in confusion and froze when she saw what was on the screen. Her face turned ashen.
That was the video she had taken with Lin Li at the hotel!
How could it be playing here?
Her hands and feet turned ice-cold.
This wasn't the right time to show this video. It was her bargaining chip.
She was planning to use it only if the Lin family forced her to break up with Lin Li or if he abandoned her.
If this were revealed in front of everyone now, not only would her leverage be gone, but it would also enrage the Lin family and Lin Li.
If Lin Chang, Jiang Shuqin, and Lin Li knew she was the one who leaked the video, would they hate her?
Qin Ruoyao's mind was in chaos. She had no idea what to do...
The Lin family, still facing the stage, had no idea what was playing on the screen.
Seeing the strange looks on the guests' faces, Lin Li frowned.
What's going on with them?
"Wait, that guy in the video looks familiar."
A guest exclaimed, "Look, isn't the woman in the video her?" He pointed toward Qin Ruoyao.
Everyone turned to look and saw that Qin Ruoyao's appearance was identical to the woman in the video.
Even the mole on her right arm matched exactly!
There was no doubt—it was her!
"I thought it was some random clip from the internet, but it's actually real!"
"I never expected someone who looks so innocent to be... well, let's just say she knows how to have fun in private."
The leading lady is here, but who's the leading man?
A guest stroked his chin, staring at the man in the video. Suddenly, he frowned. "Why do I feel like the man looks like Lin Li?"
"Lin Li?" another guest asked, puzzled. "That can't be. Lin Li already has a fiancée, and I thought their relationship was good."
Lin Chang, still holding the microphone, continued to speak with pride, his voice drowning out the guests' murmurs.
None of them turned around to see the screen, completely unaware that the video had been switched.
Suddenly, a soft, cooing female voice came from the video.
"I really love you. You're so amazing..."
Lin Li's eyes widened instantly.
That was Qin Ruoyao's voice!
The exact same words she had said to him that day in the hotel!
Then came the sounds of intimate murmurs from the video, comparable to those in a blockbuster film.
Lin Xuan sipped his red wine with a satisfied smile, enjoying the pale expression on Lin Li's face.
Lin Li turned stiffly to face the screen.
What he saw was a pair of entangled figures!
His mind went blank.
"Dad, why is there something like this in the video?" Lin Qingyan asked, frowning.
Lin Chang shook his head, "I don't know."
Jiang Shuqin's face twisted in disgust. "Who are these people? Engaging in such depravity, it's shameful!"
Lin Li remained frozen in place. His blank mind slowly began to process the situation.
If this was exposed, his carefully cultivated image among the elite would be destroyed...
Realizing this, Lin Li reacted vehemently. "Turn it off! Turn it off now!" he bellowed.
Everyone in the room looked at Lin Li curiously.
“Li, what's wrong?” Lin Chang asked, frowning.
Lin Xuan, holding his wineglass, walked over slowly, raising an eyebrow. "Brother, are you so nervous because the man in the video is you?"
When Lin Xuan mentioned it might be Lin Li, everyone began to suspect.
"Come to think of it, the man's physique does resemble Lin Li's."
"Could it really be him? If the female lead is here at his birthday party, maybe their relationship isn't so simple."
"If it is Lin Li, there's definitely going to be a show."
Jiang Shuqin, hearing the guests' speculation, became emotional, completely disregarding her usual elegance. She lashed out protectively, "What are you talking about? My son couldn't possibly be the one in that shameful video!"
"Besides, Li is already engaged to Qianqian. He has always been a man of decent character. How could he be involved with another woman?"
The guests' expressions turned even more peculiar.
If Jiang Shuqin hadn't brought it up, they might have forgotten that Lin Li had recently become engaged to Shen Qianqian.
The Lin and Shen families have been close for generations. If the man in the video turned out to be Lin Li, it could lead to quite a rift.
Lin Li snapped back to reality and instinctively looked toward Lin Xuan, who was standing below the stage, holding his wineglass, his lips curved in a mocking smile.
It was Lin Xuan!
All of this today must have been orchestrated by Lin Xuan!
Qin Ruoyao wouldn't have dared to reveal their affair in front of so many people!
Lin Li clenched his sweaty palms.
He couldn't panic. As long as he kept his back to the camera, no one would know it was him yet.
There was still room for a turnaround.
Taking a deep breath, Lin Li forced himself to remain calm. "Brother, you're just joking," he said, trying to sound composed. "I just thought the video might be disturbing to everyone's eyes, so I thought it would be better to switch it off quickly, to avoid ruining everyone's mood."
Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow. "I don't think it would ruin our mood at all. On the contrary, if the video is cut now, it would only leave us all eager for more, which would truly ruin our mood. Wouldn't you agree?"
Shen Qianqian chimed in, "That's right, Lin Li, Lin Xuan is correct. Let the video continue. Even if we can't watch the whole thing, at least let everyone see the man's face. It would satisfy everyone's curiosity."
] This is a dark fantasy-themed dating simulation game. The main gameplay involves containing various monster girls and investigating the truth of a world shrouded in mist alongside your companions. However, due to his love for the dark and bizarre atmosphere, Luo Wei ended up turning a dating game into a detective mystery game. Women? Women only slow down his quickdraw! To Luo Wei, the female leads in the game are more like tools to perfectly clear levels and squeeze out rewards. For Luo Wei, flirting with every girl he meets and then discarding them is standard procedure. Worried about characters losing affection points? No need. With his maxed-out charm stat, Luo Wei is practically a "human incubus." A little psychological manipulation and those points come right back. It's a bit scummy, but the paper cutout heroines in the game won't actually come at him with real cleavers. However... Luo Wei has transmigrated. He's accidentally entered the second playthrough of this game. His past actions have caused all the girls to transform into terrifying yanderes. Due to the game's setting, most of the heroines he once contained are "troubled girls." Obsessive, twisted, mentally unstable, all aggressive yanderes... The type who will kill you if they can't have you... Luo Wei wants to cry but has no tears left. "I really just want to survive..." In short, this is a story of battling wits and engaging in a love-hate relationship with yanderes.
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【Prologue: The Beginning of It All – Use holy water to heal the saintess tainted by demonic energy, then converse with her.】 Shen Nian stared at his older sister sipping yogurt, lost in thought. So you’re telling me my sister is the saintess, and yogurt is the holy water? 【Main Quest 1: Brave Youth, Become an Adventurer! Reward: Rookie Adventurer Title.】 【Side Quest 1: Find the Adorable Kitty! Reward: 1000 Gold Coins.】 Shen Nian: "Wait, I’m a high school senior here—did some guy who got isekai’d accidentally bind his system to me?" Hold on, completing quests gives gold rewards? Titles even boost stats? Is this for real? (A lighthearted, absurd campus comedy—not a revenge power fantasy.)
esick Sect? Well, at least it's considered a respectable orthodox sect. Wait a minute— What kind of vibe are you all giving off? Shouldn’t this be a love-struck, romance-obsessed sect? Why does everyone here sound more like demonic cultivators? "Master, today he’s getting married. This disciple wishes to descend the mountain and crash the wedding, then toy with him to death right in front of his wife..." "Elder, I only got into your sect through connections, so why won’t you teach me anything?" "Because I also became an elder through connections." Thankfully, Su Ji was just an outer sect labor disciple. Surely, nothing too crazy would— "Junior Brother, you’ve broken through to Qi Refining. Once you sever your useless spiritual root, you can officially become an outer sect disciple." "The Great Dao is merciless. Don’t let a worthless spiritual root waste your essence and spirit, hindering your cultivation." Is this really the Lovesick Sect? ... Three years later, Su Ji sat in the seat of the Lovesick Sect’s sect master, sighing with emotion. His rise to this position all started when his junior sister adamantly insisted on preserving his "spiritual root." "Mmm... Senior Brother, what’s our relationship now?" "Stop talking. Keep going." "By the way, that newly promoted top-tier sect—didn’t they come to buy our Love Beans?" "One top-grade spirit stone per Love Bean—is that really so expensive?" "I suspect they’ve eaten too many Love Beans." "Now they’re lovesick." Well, this really is the Lovesick Sect after all.
