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

By the time dinner was finished, Li Hao and Duo Duo were already fast asleep on the sofa in the first-floor living pod.

The two kids were still clutching the game controllers tightly in their hands.

Duoduo's little head drooped down, her lips smeared with garlic sauce, and she was smacking her lips, probably dreaming about something.

Li Hao lay sprawled on the handrail, completely motionless.

After cleaning up the last pot, Chen Lang took off his tactical apron and casually draped it over the constant-temperature cooking counter.

He walked into the living quarters, glanced at the two little devils sleeping soundly, turned his head and called out to the door.

"Brother Li, sister-in-law, come in for a moment."

Li Jianguo and Wang Mei were squatting by the tent inflating the air mattress when they heard the sound and quickly ran up.

Upon seeing his two sons sprawled haphazardly on the top-quality genuine leather sofa, Li Jianguo's face turned green.

He raised his rough, calloused hand to grab his son by the back of the collar.

"These two debt collectors have dirtied someone's leather sofa."

Chen Lang raised his hand to stop him.

"Stop making a fuss."

Chen Lang tilted his chin slightly towards the folding guest bedroom at the end of the first floor.

"The meadow outside gets very damp in the middle of the night, and when the mountain wind blows in, it feels like the wind is seeping into your bones."

"Your family will stay on this floor tonight. I've lowered the folding guest room. The bedding is all new, and the temperature control is on."

Li Jianguo's dark face was full of emotion, and he grinned as if to agree.

Wang Mei's hand quietly touched the soft flesh of Li Jianguo's waist, pinched it with her five fingers and twisted it hard.

"hiss--"

Li Jianguo's smile froze instantly, his mouth forming a perfect "O" shape as he swallowed back his cry of pain, his face turning red from holding it in.

Wang Mei wore a simple smile, but her eyes pierced her husband's heart. She then turned and politely waved to Chen Lang.

"Xiao Lang, I appreciate your kind gesture, but our family is used to camping outdoors and feels more comfortable in our sleeping bags."

"Besides, your car is full of high-tech stuff. If these two mischievous kids wake up in the middle of the night and start pressing random buttons, we can't afford to pay for the damage."

She bent down, her movements swift and efficient.

With one hand on each arm, he scooped the two sleeping children up from the sofa.

"The tent is all set up, and the kids are just stuffed into their sleeping bags, it's just as warm as being at home."

As she spoke, Wang Mei, dragging her still-dazed husband and carrying their two children, quickly retreated down the steps.

"You young people should get some rest. See you tomorrow."

Li Jianguo was dragged off the balcony, staggering as he did so, still muttering aggrievedly.

"No, that bed looks really soft, so I'm just trying it out."

"Shut up."

Wang Mei's voice was very low, but it could still be heard clearly in the night wind.

The two figures disappeared into the light and shadow of the tent.

Then came the sound of a zipper being pulled up, followed by Wang Mei's suppressed laughter and scolding.

"You old codger, what do you know? You have no common sense at all."

"Two young people are looking at the stars up there, the atmosphere is just right, why are you bringing two little third wheels down there to join in the fun? Don't you know how to give them some privacy?"

"Oh, I was confused. My wife is brilliant, my wife is wise."

Muffled laughter came from inside the tent, then it fell completely silent.

Under the panoramic starry sky dome on the second floor.

Shen Qingci heard it all clearly.

She held the juice glass in both hands, her whole body frozen on the leather recliner.

The heat spread from my cheekbones all the way to my ears, and even my neck turned slightly red.

She clutched the thin cashmere blanket covering her, turned her head away to stare at the distant outline of the Cangshan Mountains, and even her breathing became cautious.

Footsteps came from the direction of the stairs.

Chen Lang carried two white mugs up to the second floor, steam rising from their rims.

He walked straight to Shen Qingci and stuffed one of them into her hand.

He casually took away her glass of juice, which had long since gone cold.

"Drink milk before bed to warm your stomach."

Shen Qingci took the cup.

Her fingertips touched the warm porcelain wall. She kept her head down, her wisps of hair obscuring most of her face, and didn't turn around.

Chen Lang didn't press the matter.

He leaned back into the recliner next to him, resting one hand behind his head.

"Titan, open the skylights wide."

A mechanical clicking sound came from above, and the bulletproof glass dome slid open silently.

The Milky Way pressed down over the entire Cangshan Mountains without any obstruction.

There is no light pollution, no city neon lights.

Dense stars were set against the deep blue sky, and the Milky Way flowed sloping across the horizon from the top of the Cangshan Mountains.

Shen Qingci's breathing became slightly sluggish.

Over the years, the ceiling she looked up at was always the same one: the blindingly white fluorescent light tube in her bedroom.

Under the lamp were endless test papers and a mother's perpetually dissatisfied eyes.

She never knew that there could be such a view overhead.

It was quiet for a long time.

The milk in the cup went from being scalding hot to lukewarm.

The night wind swept down from the snow line of Cangshan Mountain, causing the wisps of hair on Shen Qingci's forehead to flutter slightly.

She huddled in the thin cashmere blanket, her body unconsciously leaning slightly towards Chen Lang.

From the moment she fell from the bridge, it was as if some kind of instinct had been implanted in her body.

As long as this man is by her side, her heartbeat slows down and her breathing becomes steady.

The icy sensation of being immersed in ice water will subside.

She craved this sense of security, so much so that she was somewhat afraid.

Shen Qingci finally spoke.

"You arranged this dinner tonight on purpose, didn't you?"

Her voice was very soft, slightly hoarse from crying, but her tone was surprisingly calm.

She turned her head and looked directly at Chen Lang.

Chen Lang turned his head and met those eyes that were extremely bright under the starlight.

He took a sip of the water in his glass and chuckled softly.

"Shen, don't pin all your schemes on me. I don't have that kind of ability."

Chen Lang leaned back in his chair and pointed to the dazzling Milky Way overhead.

"To run into such an honest family in this desolate wilderness is all God's arrangement."

He turned his head and looked at Shen Qingci's face, which was no longer pale and was now full of life.

"And look at things now, isn't this the best arrangement?"

Shen Qingci was taken aback.

She looked at the man in front of her, a man who talked a lot of nonsense but pulled her out of the abyss in the most forceful way.

With her intelligence, she knew he was making excuses.

But this time, she didn't expose him.

A night breeze swept by, and she lowered her eyes, feeling the warmth of the milk in her palms, a smile playing on her lips.

That smile had shed all its previous defensiveness, leaving it completely pure and innocent.

"Yes, everything happens for a reason."

Even after she finished speaking, Shen Qingci's gaze remained fixed on her.

She stared at Chen Lang's profile for a long time.

A band of light from the Milky Way flowed across his brow bone, casting a cold, sharp shadow.

As the night breeze blew by, Shen Qingci suddenly spoke.

"Chen Lang".

"Um?"

"I have something to ask you."

Shen Qingci stared at the mug in her hand, her fingertips unconsciously rubbing the warm rim of the mug.

"That day on the bridge, if we could do it all over again," she paused, still not daring to look up, "would you still jump?"

There was a two-second silence.

Chen Lang didn't even change his posture, still leaning lazily against the back of the chair.

"meeting."

The tone was casual, without any further explanation or solemn promises.

Shen Qingci's hand gripping the cup tightened suddenly.

The milk in the glass swayed slightly.

She bit her lower lip, forcibly suppressing the sudden surge of tears welling up in her eyes.

After a long while, Shen Qingci finally gave a very soft "hmm".

She slowly turned her body to the side and gently rested her head on Chen Lang's shoulder.

The movements were somewhat stiff, revealing a cautious, tentative approach.

Chen Lang did not dodge.

He lowered his arm, which had been behind his head, and casually placed it on the back of the chair behind Shen Qingci, effectively encircling her in his own safe zone.

Feeling the warmth from his shoulder, Shen Qingci finally relaxed the tension that had been taut for eighteen years.

"Chen Lang." She closed her eyes, her voice muffled by the fabric of his windbreaker.

"Um."

"You said before that my life was in your hands."

"What I say is never taken lightly."

Shen Qingci grabbed the hem of his windbreaker and held it tightly in her hand.

"Then you can't go back on your word... never."

A soft laugh came from above, tinged with a casual indulgence.

"OK."

After an unknown amount of time, the person leaning on my shoulder gradually began to breathe more evenly.

Chen Lang moved gently, took the mug out of her hand and put it away, then pulled the cashmere blanket back up to wrap her up tightly, and then moved her head onto the soft cushion.

After doing all this, he turned around, walked to the edge of the second-floor balcony, put his hands in his pockets, and let the cold mountain wind blow through his hair.

Chen Lang narrowed his eyes slightly. In his vision, a semi-transparent system panel silently appeared, and dark golden data streams began to flood the screen.

[Ding! The settlement of online sentiment feedback for this live stream is in progress...]

[The peak number of concurrent viewers in the live stream exceeded 50! Four related terms dominated the top ten trending searches across the entire internet!]

[Hundreds of thousands of netizens were completely captivated by the host's top-notch culinary skills, impeccable command of the stage, and masterful interpersonal skills! The entire internet experienced an epic explosion of emotions, including shock,感动, and overwhelming emotions!]

[Reputation points are being calculated in a crazy burst...]

[Congratulations, host, you have gained 54,000 live stream reputation points!]

Immediately afterwards, the data stream on the panel changed again.

【Ding! 】

[A significant positive inflection point has been detected in the emotional fluctuation curve of the target person "Shen Qingci"!]

[The dual triggering conditions of "benevolent acceptance from strangers" + "immersive exposure therapy in a safe environment" have been met!]

[Healing progress: 58% → 65%!]

[The host has received an exclusive Healing Reputation reward: +80,000 points!]

[Congratulations, host! The target's core defensive barrier has been permanently shattered! Hidden achievement triggered: Melting Ice!]

[Current total reputation points: 965,600!]

Looking at the huge reputation points on the panel that were approaching one million, Chen Lang casually stroked his chin with his long fingers, a wicked smile flashing in his eyes.

"These netizens are pretty helpful."

With a slight thought, Chen Lang brought up the system inventory.

The divine lottery chance x1, radiating a dazzling golden light, lay quietly in the grid, exuding an alluring aura.

"System, activate the God-level Lottery."

[Ding! The God-level Lottery Roulette is starting...]

A blinding golden light exploded on Chen Lang's retina, the roulette wheel spun wildly, and finally the pointer fixed on a silver-black motorcycle icon that exuded mechanical beauty.

[Congratulations, host, you have obtained: Doomsday-class all-terrain heavy motorcycle - Thug Black Knight x1!]

[Included hardware: Titan Heavy Truck Rear Automatic Expansion Storage Compartment Modification Kit ×1 (automatically installed).]