The male supporting character was actually myself.

The little white guy, who was munching on dried fish, was taken aback by the question. "I need to go to the forum and ask the experts. Please wait a moment, host."

After a moment, it hesitated and said, "The big shots have never encountered a script like this with an important emotional storyline that requires the main system to issue the task."

However, after their discussion, they concluded that the original owner's tragic experiences would have a certain impact on the protagonist's future.

In order to influence the protagonist, the system issues tasks to the host to ensure the plot progresses smoothly.

After all, in the storyline, the original owner was focused on the game and trying to develop and expand the gang, so he didn't have time to pay attention to those gossips and scandals.

By the time he finds out a week later, it will be too late for any explanation.

The main system's instruction to remain silent is likely a ploy to shift the blame and sow the seeds of future problems.

Jiang Chen flipped through the script once.

After the original owner rescued the protagonist who had committed suicide due to depression, Mu Heng became invigorated and soared to great heights with the idea of ​​"living well together with his good brother".

"I see, it's meant to motivate the protagonist." He smiled and closed the script. "I wasn't planning on explaining, but the two missions the main system issued in quick succession really hit the nail on the head!"

Chapter Twenty-Four: Holding Back a Big Move

Like a stone thrown into a still pond, Qiao Jie's anonymous post on the school forum plunged Lu Jiangchen into despair.

The situation spiraled out of control, eventually escalating into cyberbullying a few days later, with even the company where Mr. Lu worked being doxxed.

"Qiao Jie went too far!" Only then did Lu's mother see the post about "male prostitutes faking marriage," and she was so angry that she trembled all over. "She...she slept with another man. We were giving her face and just broke up with her peacefully."

This shameless guy actually turned around and bit back!

No, I must contact the media immediately.

We must speak out and not let them smear us!

Jiang Chen finished his meal slowly, put down his bowl, wiped his mouth, and said, "Don't be angry."

She doesn't know we have something on her, so let Qiao Jie run wild for a couple of days.

I assure you, the truth will eventually come to light.

Those online trolls who went to my dad's company to attack him will also receive the punishment they deserve!

Lu's mother nervously wrung her hands. "Son, how do you plan to solve this? Can you tell your mother the truth?"

I have absolutely no idea what to expect!

That post that distorted the facts almost made me furious!

How did Qiao Jie get those old photos of you and Mu Heng? Did you give them to her?

“When I was dating her, I told her a lot of fun things that happened when I was little with Heng’er, and then I sent her the photos of us together. I didn’t expect her to keep them.” Jiang Chen comforted her, “Don’t worry, at most three more days, I will definitely turn this storm around completely.”

After remaining silent until the mission was completed and he received the reward, he removed Qiao Jie from his blacklist, adjusted his tone, and made a phone call to her.

"Oh, Lu Jiangchen, you actually contacted me on your own initiative?" Qiao Jie said sarcastically on the other end of the phone, "I told you, you'll regret this."

Do you like this wonderful gift?

Jiang Chen lowered his voice, trying to make his tone sound tired and helpless, "What exactly do you want? What good will it do you to ruin my reputation?"

"Beg me! If you beg me in a low voice, maybe I'll take pity on you and let you go."

Ruining your reputation won't do me any good.

But Lu Jiangchen, if I can't have her, no one else can!

You'll soon find out how powerful the internet is. You'll be stigmatized as a gay man for the rest of your life. As Lu Jiangchen, publicly exposed as gay online, do you think any girl would dare marry you?

After a moment of silence, his voice was even lower, "Name your terms."

Qiao Jie giggled, "I like your straightforward way of doing things."

Then I'll bring it up.

First of all, I want an engagement gift of 180,000 yuan; not a penny less.

An engagement ring must be at least five carats;

Last time your mom said she would buy a house outright when we get married, I don't want to wait until the wedding, I want to buy it after we get engaged and have my name added to the deed!

Buy me a car for commuting, around 300,000 yuan will suffice.

Also, they hold engagement ceremonies here.

"I want the best and biggest restaurant!"

"It's probably too late to book a hotel now..."

"Of course there's enough time, I need it the day after tomorrow. My distant cousin's father-in-law is the manager of the most upscale restaurant in our city, he can help me arrange the engagement banquet, but it won't be cheap."

My family already has a lot of relatives and friends, so we need at least fifty tables. If you add your family and friends, it will probably be at least sixty tables.

If you think the price is acceptable, I'll have him order it now at the highest specification.

Jiang Chen hesitated and said, "I need to discuss it with my family."

"You're not naive enough to think you still have a way out, are you?" Qiao Jie said with a grin. "I still have a lot of juicy gossip to share. Once this is released, you'll be officially confirmed as a male ketone."

"If you ruin your life and can't find a girlfriend, you'd better be prepared to grow old with Mu Heng!"

Jiang Chen hung up the phone and saved the recording.

After waiting for more than half an hour, guessing that the other party was about to fall into the trap, he dialed the number again, "We've discussed it and can agree to your request."

But there's one condition: you must clarify the fact that the man was deceiving you into a marriage of convenience.

After all, once we're engaged, we're bound together. If my reputation is bad, you'll be dragged down with it.

"You're thinking too simply," Qiao Jie retorted immediately. "You have no right to make demands of me now."

Either agree to my request;

"Either you wait for me to completely ruin your reputation, and unless your whole family goes into hiding abroad, you'll never be able to hold your head up again!"

"Okay, I promise you. Book the restaurant according to your request and send me the address. I'll arrange for my friends and family to go."

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Chen saved the call recording again.

The little white cat asked curiously, "Host, are you keeping this recording to retaliate?"

"Otherwise what?" Jiang Chen glanced at it. "This is the most powerful evidence for framing and blackmailing. The original owner was too stupid and didn't know how to use the recording to extract information, which is why he was in such a passive position."

Qiao Jie was too foolish. She always thought she could control the honest and simple-minded Lu Jiangchen, so she didn't hide anything at all.

"Such a good opportunity, shouldn't we teach her a lesson?"

Compared to the exciting dramas in the outside world, the game world seems peaceful and serene.

Under the leadership of Jiang Chen and Zhong Xia Ye, the Crimson Slayer Society made rapid progress and amassed a fortune. Even the equipment of the members was rotated according to their contribution to the society.

Mu Heng was happy every day, and as soon as he logged on, he would team up with his guildmates to grind dungeons and gain experience.

The adorable little girl, Qian Yue Qing Ge, is always around him; their laughter and playful antics are quite amusing.

"Once we've dealt with those trivial matters in real life, the gang's development should be almost complete. We can try to grab the top spot on the leaderboard." Having completed another round of recruitment, Jiang Chen looked at the increasingly powerful Crimson Slayer Society with great confidence.

Little White perched atop Green Dragon's head, wagging its tail. "Host, does that Qian Yue Qing Ge have feelings for the protagonist? Is there such a scene in the script?"

"No." He shook his head firmly, "but it shouldn't affect the plot, since the script hasn't been updated."

That part was probably glossed over.

[Private Message] Midsummer Night: Where are you? Want to chat sometime?

[Private Chat] Tian Nanxing: The northwest corner of the old town ruins in Iceland, filled with lavender.

Before long, Midsummer Night teleported over and saw Tian Nanxing sitting alone in a large field of lavender; not far away, Mu Heng and Qian Yue Qingge were laughing and joking while doing a quest to catch the colorful beasts scattered in the lavender.

“I saw that news.” She got straight to the point: “You wear a mask in the game, so other people don’t know what you really look like, but I have.”

It's exactly the same as in real life.

Do you... want to explain?

Jiang Chen didn't answer directly. With a smile on his face, he watched Luo Muxiao and Qian Yueqingge shouting from afar and asked in return, "Do you know who Mu Heng is in the news?"

"Blindly guessing, the falling leaves are rustling."

"Correct answer. From your perspective, do you think my relationship with him is like the rumors suggest?"

Midsummer Night hesitated for a few seconds and then shook her head. "Not really."

Although you're really good to him, I think you're just good friends at most, without any romantic feelings involved...

In contrast, I think Qian Yue Qing Ge genuinely likes Luo Mu Xiao Xiao.

“I still have some thorny issues to deal with, so I haven’t been able to agree to meet you.” Jiang Chen picked a bunch of lavender and handed it to her. “For some reason, I can’t speak out online to refute you for the time being.”

But I'll be able to resolve this matter tomorrow.

"Would you still be willing to meet with me then?"

Chapter Twenty-Five: I hope you all enjoy this surprise.

Midsummer Night replied without hesitation, "Of course!"

Even if the rumors in the news are based on solid evidence, I still want to see you in person and hear your explanation.

I'm the kind of person who will do everything I can to achieve my goals once I've set my sights on them.

They won't be deterred by a little trouble.

Once you've set a time, I'll come find you!

"Don't let Luo Muxiao know about that incident in the news," Jiang Chen added softly. "You'll know everything when you meet her."

“Okay, I’ll set up banned words in the gang channel so no one can discuss this and he won’t hear it.” She chose to trust him without question and responded decisively and quickly.

After a long period of silence, the day of retaliation has finally arrived!

The day before, Qiao Jie's family called and bossed Lu's father around, telling him what preparations to make according to their customs. Even at 10 p.m., Qiao's family gave Lu's family a last-minute notice that no more than five tables of relatives and friends could attend, because they had too many relatives and friends and had exceeded their budget.

However, the hotel reservations were already made and couldn't be changed. In order not to embarrass the woman, they asked the man to reduce the number of guests.

Lu's mother was so angry that she gritted her teeth, but her son had already made arrangements, so she could only pretend to swallow her anger and agree to all the unreasonable demands in a peaceful manner.