A live stream that dramatically transformed a depressed schoolgirl shocked netizens across the count

"Mr. Xiao, please say less."

Two police officers escorted him out of the medical corridor.

Police lights were on in the parking area after the rain. Xiao Yunlong was being dragged into the police car while he was still cursing. His voice came through the car door and intermittently entered the live broadcast equipment.

The car doors closed, and the police car drove away from the destination area.

Su Niannian stared at the taillights, her fists clenched tightly.

"Just take him away like that? Those few statements aren't enough to convict him. What if he finds someone to take the blame?"

Gu Qingshang took out his phone and dialed a number.

"Notify the three teams of lawyers from the Gu family—criminal, economic, and compliance—to assemble in Dali tonight."

"All the documents for Bend 9 have been backed up in three copies and sent to the prosecutor's office, the notary office, and the police respectively. Anyone who wants to touch the evidence should ask the Gu family for permission first."

She put away her phone, a cold glint in her eyes.

"Xingyao likes to drag things out, so we'll nail down every single timeline. We won't let any of them slip by, whether it's the guide board, signal interference, or fund transfers."

Su Niannian gritted her teeth. "That's more like it."

"You don't need to dirty your hands to deal with this kind of trash."

Chen Lang's voice came from behind the two of them.

Everyone turned around.

He had changed out of his racing suit and was now wearing a black short-sleeved shirt draped over his shoulders.

Shen Qingci stood beside him, her shoulder strapped with a brace, and she held the championship ruling in her hand.

Chen Lang took the thermos from Su Niannian, unscrewed it, and took a sip.

"I will make him stay where he belongs and explain all the debts he owes, one by one."

Su Niannian looked at him. "What are you planning to do?"

Chen Lang handed the cup back, saying, "Let him learn to behave himself."

Su Niannian was stunned for a moment.

Gu Qingshang looked up.

Chen Lang had already turned around and was looking at Ye Xingyu.

"Let's not talk about him tonight."

Ye Xingyu stood under the awning, clutching the ruling to dissolve the relationship in her hand.

She crumpled the edges of the paper, her eyes were red, and she hesitated to turn to the last page.

Chen Lang walked up to her and stopped.

"Ye Xingyu".

She looked up.

Chen Lang glanced at the documents in her hand, his tone remaining calm.

"Look carefully. From today onwards, Xingyao has nothing to do with you."

Ye Xingyu lowered her head, her gaze falling on the documents.

The brokerage contract was terminated.

The business contract was terminated.

The 20 million yuan penalty for breach of contract was cancelled.

The ancillary recourse relationship is terminated.

She read it line by line, three times in total, her palms pressed against the paper, her shoulders trembling uncontrollably.

"I...I really don't have to pay that 20 million anymore?"

"Not a single penny will be needed," Chen Lang said. "If you're worried, just read this aloud so that no one will use it to scare you later."

Ye Xingyu bit her lip and lifted the document.

"I don't need to pay compensation."

The sound was so soft it was almost drowned out by the rain.

Su Niannian immediately chimed in, "What do you mean 'no need to pay'? It sounds like you took advantage of them! Speak louder, so those onlookers can hear you clearly!"

Ye Xingyu took a breath and shouted with red eyes:

"I don't need to pay compensation!"

"That's right!" Su Niannian clapped her hands. "That 20 million yuan debt, let whoever wants it ask, it's none of your business anymore!"

Bai Weiwei also raised her hands, her eyes crinkling with laughter.

"Shouldn't we throw a celebration party?"

The Xiaoyuan team was taken aback for a moment.

Su Niannian was the first to react, raising her hand and shouting:

"Agreed!"

The crowd immediately echoed in unison.

"Yay!"

Ye Xingyu was stunned by the shout, and tears fell again.

Shen Qingci reached out and grasped her wrist, gently pressing her fingertips against her cold skin.

"You made it out of there on your own."

Ye Xingyu looked at her.

Shen Qingci paused, her voice still not loud, but more earnest than any other words of comfort.

"Chen Lang won the game for you, but you're the one who signed the final papers. Your future path is also up to you."

Tears streamed down Ye Xingyu's cheeks. She raised her hand to wipe them away, but couldn't get them completely dry, so she simply turned around and faced the live broadcast camera.

"From today onwards, I have no connection with Xingyao Interactive Entertainment."

She gripped the ruling in her hand tightly, her voice still trembling slightly, but gradually she regained her composure.

"I am no longer anyone's artist, nor am I anyone's passenger."

"My name is Ye Xingyu. From now on, I will choose my own path and take full responsibility for it."

The live stream paused for two seconds, and then the comments flooded out like a bursting dam.

Ye Xingyu is free!

[Tonight, let's not mention Xiao Yunlong, let's celebrate Xingyu first!]

[Xingyao tried to use a contract to tie someone down, so Langge smashed the lock!]

[The Bai family courtyard must host a banquet! I'm going to watch the celebration livestream!]

[Useless and incompetent: My master said I'll cover all the expenses for the celebration banquet! Anyone who tries to take it from me will have to face my wrath!]

Qin Feng's avatar appeared in the upper right corner of the live stream, and gift notifications popped up one after another.

[10 Super Carnival prizes given away by someone who's good for nothing!]

[Unlearned and incompetent: Master won the championship, Master's wife is safe, and Sister Ye has regained her freedom—three joyous occasions! The banquet, transportation, ingredients, and venue are all on my tab! It must be a grand affair!]

Su Niannian glanced at the time, then looked at the injuries on Chen Lang and Shen Qingci, and patted Bai Weiwei's shoulder.

"We definitely have to do it, but not tonight."

Bai Weiwei took out her phone and glanced at it, only to realize that it was already past midnight.

"It's so late?"

"It's been a whole night of chaos – the competition, the police, the hospital." Su Niannian counted on her fingers. "Qingci injured his shoulder, Chen Lang hasn't even had a check-up yet, and Xingyu's emotions have been so volatile tonight, she needs to get a good night's sleep."

She made the final decision.

The celebration banquet has been moved to tomorrow night.

"Everyone go home tonight to shower, sleep, and recover. Sleep in tomorrow, and then fill the table with food again tonight. No one is allowed to be absent!"

Bai Weiwei nodded immediately, her eyebrows curving into crescent moons.

"Okay, then tomorrow night. I'll go buy the freshest mushrooms in advance, and catch two free-range chickens to make a big pot of chicken soup."

Gu Qingshang put away the folder and gently reminded him:

"Mushrooms should be bought from reputable markets, and a list should be made of the varieties, quantities, and cooking times."

Su Niannian's lips twitched.

"Miss Gu, do you really need to do risk control when eating mushrooms?"

"Of course." Gu Qingshang smiled slightly. "We can't have everyone lying down and watching little people dance for the first meal to celebrate freedom."

Bai Weiwei couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Don't worry, Sister Qingshang. I've been eating this since I was a child. I know which ones can be cooked and which ones can't be touched."

Chen Lang looked at Bai Weiwei.

"Stew two chickens, and simmer the soup for a long time. Serve Qingci's portion separately, with less chili and not too much oil."

Shen Qingci turned her face to look at him.

"I only have a shoulder injury, not a stomach problem."

"The wounded have no right to be picky about food."

"You didn't check either."

"So I'm not considered injured."

Su Niannian rolled her eyes.

"You two stop arguing. I'll decide the menu for tomorrow night, and Weiwei will cook. Qingci and Chen Lang should eat something light, so that someone doesn't think they can handle it and then say they're fine."

The live stream chat erupted in cheers.

[Celebration banquet tomorrow night! I'll be the first to offer my greetings!]

[That makes sense. It's so late tonight. Lang Ge and Qing Ci still have to do their checkups. Getting some rest is the most important thing.]

[Ignorant and incompetent: Tomorrow night it is! I'll contact someone to airfreight ingredients right now! Kobe beef, bluefin tuna, black truffles, all arranged!]

[Why did you air-freight black truffles to Baijia Courtyard for their mushroom and chicken stew? For hot pot?]

[Ignorant and incompetent: I don't care! We have to have a grand celebration! Sister Ye has regained her freedom, so the celebration can't be small-scale!]

Looking at the screen full of gift effects, Su Niannian raised her hand and patted Chen Lang on the shoulder.

"See that? A sucker has delivered himself right to our doorstep."

"Can't you speak properly?" Chen Lang glanced at her. "They're just rich and kind."

"Then hurry up and make him spend the money wisely." Su Niannian gestured with her chin toward the camera. "Young Master Qin, don't bother with all that fancy stuff. You'll be in charge of the bill tomorrow night, and Weiwei can decide the menu."

[Ignorant and incompetent: Received! Whatever the master's family says goes!]

Who are his family members?

[Ignorant and incompetent: That's all! I'm a smooth talker; I'll never lose out by flattering anyone!]

Su Niannian was so angry she laughed.

"Fine, you'd better come in person tomorrow night. I'm going to make sure you know that making up relatives without proper kinship will cost you drinks."

[Useless and incompetent: Book your plane tickets now! Anyone who tries to pay the bill tomorrow night, I'll duel them on the spot!]

Bai Weiwei clapped her hands.

"Then it's settled. After we get back to the courtyard tonight, I'll cook some hot porridge for everyone to tide them over."

"Let's postpone the celebration until tomorrow night, so everyone can get some rest before we have a proper feast."