Reborn as a comedic artist

Chapter 103 A Divine Assistance from an Adopted Son

The air seemed to freeze.

Zhao Yufeng was still pointing at his phone screen, his chest heaving violently, his impressive breasts trembling with each breath, almost bursting out of his clothes.

The only sound in the room was the humming of the air conditioner's outdoor unit.

Gu Xiao didn't speak. She was like a calm criminal investigation expert, her gaze like a scalpel, scraping every corner of the room inch by inch.

The bed sheet had obvious wrinkles on only one side.

The trash can was empty; there wasn't even a tissue.

It's too clean.

The cleanliness seemed almost deliberate, or perhaps... they were just overthinking it?

Cheng Ming leaned against the headboard, not as panicked as they had expected.

Instead, he slowly sat up straight. Luckily, he was wearing short sleeves, otherwise, the scratches from Chen Yao on his back would have been exposed and he would have been in serious trouble.

He looked up, his deep eyes revealing no guilt, only a profound weariness from being disturbed, and a hint of undisguised disappointment.

"Haven't you caused enough trouble? Kicking down the door and coming to interrogate me first thing in the morning, just for this?"

Cheng Ming's voice was neither loud nor soft as he pointed to the phone in Zhao Yufeng's hand.

He abruptly threw off the covers and stood up abruptly.

The sudden movement startled Lin Yiyi, who exclaimed and quickly covered her eyes, but couldn't help peeking through her fingers.

Fortunately, Cheng Ming was wearing long pants.

He walked barefoot on the carpet, approaching Zhao Yufeng step by step.

The imposing presence of that 1.86-meter height made Zhao Yufeng instinctively take a half-step back.

"Since you're so eager to know, I'll tell you. Chen Yao did come yesterday, and she took the initiative to come to my door."

Cheng Ming chuckled, turned around, his back to them, walked to the window, and pulled back the curtains, instantly filling the room with blinding sunlight.

"You only saw the effects in the video, those so-called 'ambiguous' interactions."

Cheng Ming, with his back to them, spoke with a hint of weariness in his voice: "But do you know how much effort I put in to get Chen Yao, a woman who knows nothing but a broadcasting voice, to portray that sense of collapse, despair, and helplessness?"

He turned around, pointing to himself: "For most of the day! I had to create content and teach by example. My voice is hoarse from shouting for this video!"

As Cheng Ming finished speaking, a perfectly timed expression of "heartache and indignation" appeared on his handsome face.

"I originally thought that finishing the driving school trilogy would give my fans an explanation and also boost the reputation of our Reverse Media. I worked myself to the bone; even if I didn't achieve anything, I still deserve some credit, right?"

"And the result?"

Cheng Ming spread his hands, his gaze sweeping over the three faces one by one, finally settling on Gu Xiao: "You guys rushed in first thing in the morning, without asking if I was tired, without asking if the video data was good or not, and you came in like you were catching someone cheating."

"In your hearts, am I the kind of person who can't control his lust and is blinded by reason?"

"You guys have really disappointed me!"

Cheng Ming spoke those last words with conviction and righteous indignation.

His appearance perfectly embodied that of a solitary traveler who dedicated himself to art but was misunderstood by the world.

The room was deathly silent.

Zhao Yufeng opened his mouth, but the whole thing he had prepared to say suddenly vanished without a word.

Lin Yiyi lowered her head in shame, twisting the hem of her clothes with both hands, her eyes reddening.

Just then, Wang Shuo, who had been huddled in the corner, moved.

As a master of flattery and the godfather's top wingman, he keenly sensed the reversal of the battle.

"Cough cough..."

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Wang Shuo cleared his throat, walked forward with a sorrowful expression, and stood beside Cheng Ming, looking more wronged than Dou E.

"My dear ladies, there are some things I'm embarrassed to say, but I really can't stand by and watch any longer."

Wang Shuo sighed, adding fuel to the fire in this tragic atmosphere: "You weren't there, so you don't know how dangerous the situation was."

He lowered his voice and began to fabricate a story with great detail: "Who is Chen Yao? We all know from our trip to Shanghai!"

"She came with a purpose yesterday, and what she dressed was...tsk tsk, I'm embarrassed to even describe it."

"She repeatedly tried to get close to Lao Cheng under the guise of acting together; I was completely dumbfounded!"

Lin Yiyi gasped: "Then...then Brother Xiaoming..."

"Old Cheng?"

Wang Shuo slapped his thigh, gave a thumbs-up, and exclaimed with admiration, "Old Cheng is a real man! A reincarnation of Liu Xiahui!"

Faced with such sweet talk, Old Cheng didn't even blink! He told her directly and firmly: "Ms. Chen, please have some self-respect! We're just business partners!"

Wang Shuo spoke with great enthusiasm, as if he had witnessed it firsthand: "To resist the temptation of that vixen, Lao Cheng had to suppress his instincts while maintaining his creative passion. Do you know how much torture that was for a man full of vigor?"

"Even under such hellish difficulty, Lao Cheng managed to persuade her... no, I mean, guide her until she was completely obedient, and she completed this masterpiece!"

After saying this, Wang Shuo shook his head in anguish: "Old Cheng suffered so much, remaining chaste, and yet you all misunderstand him... Alas, the world is going to the dogs, and people's hearts are no longer what they used to be!"

This is no longer an adopted son; at this moment, Wang Shuo is practically like a biological son!

This unexpected assist, combined with Cheng Ming's aloof attitude of "I've suffered so much but I won't say a word," was incredibly effective.

Zhao Yufeng was completely dumbfounded.

She glanced at Cheng Ming's handsome face, which was etched with exhaustion, and then at Wang Shuo's confident expression.

Could it be... that I'm just too old-fashioned?

She instinctively turned her pleading gaze to Gu Xiao.

Gu Xiao is the smartest one here.

Gu Xiao stood there, her brows slightly furrowed.

Reason told her that things were definitely not as mysterious as Wang Shuo had made them out to be.

A woman of Chen Yao's caliber wouldn't come all this way just to film a video.

However, Cheng Ming may seem unserious at times, but his conduct is truly impeccable.

Moreover...

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Gu Xiao's gaze swept across the entire room again, subtly.

It's too clean.

If something really happened, a man could never clean himself up so thoroughly that not even a single long hair could be found.

Unless Cheng Ming has obsessive-compulsive disorder and a germaphobia, he wouldn't be able to clean up overnight afterward.

But this is clearly illogical.

As for the hotel, Gu Xiao couldn't help but shake her head.

Not only is it a hassle to go back and forth, but it also easily leaves evidence against you!

Furthermore, Cheng Ming's appearance, though tired, was nonetheless full of energy, which seemed genuine.

After eliminating all the impossibilities, the remaining one, no matter how outrageous, is the truth.

Could it be... that this guy really acted like a saint for a day just to improve video quality?

Gu Xiao's tense shoulders slowly relaxed.

Seeing Cheng Ming's hurt expression, she felt a huge weight lifted off her shoulders.

Since there is no evidence, it can only be a "misunderstanding".

Gu Xiao sighed softly, and the lines on her originally cold face softened.

Seeing Gu Xiao's expression, it was clearly "official confirmation".

What was originally a fierce and aggressive rally instantly turned into a commendation ceremony and a gesture of appreciation for Cheng Ming.

"that----"

Zhao Yufeng scratched his head awkwardly, a rare blush appearing on his handsome face: "Uh, well... don't be angry."

She stepped forward, wanting to pat Cheng Ming on the shoulder, but then felt it was inappropriate, her hand awkwardly hanging in mid-air: "We're just... we're just concerned about you. After all, that vixen Chen Yao is too alluring, we're just worried you'll get taken advantage of."

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"Yeah yeah!"

Lin Yiyi immediately took small, quick steps closer, her almond-shaped eyes brimming with tears, looking up at Cheng Ming with a soft, sweet voice: "Brother Ming, please don't be angry anymore, okay? It's all our fault, we shouldn't have doubted your willpower!"

She reached out her little hand and gently tugged at Cheng Ming's clothes, shaking it: "You worked so hard to film the video, and we even scolded you—Waaah, I'm guilty, I apologize."

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