After the True Heiress Travels Back
Chapter 735: Just Give Ten Million for the Hard Work

Chapter 735: Chapter 735: Just Give Ten Million for the Hard Work

Don’t be fooled by Bai Tangyuan’s tender age, he certainly knew that the kidnappers could still benefit from him.

Cheng Linye had not expected the little guy to be so cunning.

However...

He had already changed his mind.

At first, his plan was to use public opinion to pressure Shi Yaoguang and Quan Jinbei.

At that time, he thought Bai Tangyuan, like himself, was also a child born out of wedlock from within the Cheng family.

The kidnapping of Bai Tangyuan could only lead to two results.

Under the live broadcast cameras, Shi Yaoguang and Quan Jinbei rescued Bai Tangyuan.

An abandoned factory, fuel about to explode...

In such a dangerous situation, if Shi Yaoguang and Quan Jinbei were still willing to save someone, can you say Bai Tangyuan has no relation to Jinbei?

Who would believe that?

As for the claim that Bai Tangyuan is Quan Jinbei’s illegitimate son, and why Shi Yaoguang would go to such lengths to rescue him, there’s only one explanation.

It’s all because of love.

Bai Tangyuan is Quan Jinbei’s son.

She was wholeheartedly in love with Quan Jinbei, naturally not wanting any harm to come to Jinbei’s offspring.

This shows just how humble her love was.

The other possibility is much more sinister.

If neither Quan Jinbei nor Shi Yaoguang were willing to save the person, then...

Bai Tangyuan would indeed die here.

Why would Bai Tangyuan die?

It’s because Quan Jinbei and Shi Yaoguang turned a blind eye to his death.

Show indifference to the death of such a small child, it’s enough to see how dark one’s heart can be.

A couple with such a cold heart, if they don’t become targets of public outrage, it would be an injustice to the convenient world of the internet.

In short, according to Cheng Linye’s original plan, no matter what choice Shi Yaoguang and Quan Jinbei made, the outcome would not be good.

Now...

Cheng Linye had changed his mind.

Obviously, he couldn’t follow the original approach.

Thinking of Shi Yaoguang’s capabilities, he was unwilling to give up this opportunity.

Why did he bear a grudge against Shi Yaoguang?

It was simply because Shi Yaoguang had cut off his route to wealth.

If he followed his original plan and took down the Cheng family,

helped Zhao Muze to rise to power, just imagine how many benefits he would have.

But Shi Yaoguang meddled and the benefits that were within his reach were gone.

Naturally, he was annoyed.

However...

To him, this was not entirely a disadvantage.

There were still benefits.

For instance...

He could take this chance to rise even higher.

Helping the Emperor conquer the realm, at most, he would be granted a noble title.

It would be glorious, but that would be the limit.

To establish himself as a king, that was truly having absolute control over power.

The more Cheng Linye thought about it, the more he harbored unrivaled ambition.

His name, too, was quite fitting.

Considering his bright future, Cheng Linye naturally would not stick to the original plan.

While facing Bai Tangyuan’s accusations, he suddenly burst into an unexpected laugh, "Hahaha..."

Then, looking at the live broadcast camera, he said, "Actually, today’s live broadcast is not a kidnapping."

Upon hearing this, the audience was dumbfounded.

Even Bai Tangyuan was momentarily stunned, "What do you mean?"

Bullet comments:

"What does that mean?"

"I didn’t hear that wrong, did I?"

"It’s not a kidnapping?"

"It’s so realistic, and you’re telling me it’s not a kidnapping?"

"Believe it or not, I don’t know, but I certainly don’t believe it."

"???????"

"What’s this weird development?"

"As long as it’s not a kidnapping, could it be they’re really planning to debut Bai Tangyuan?"

"With such hot attention, if he debuted now, he’d definitely rake in a bunch of fans."

"To be fair, both Bai Tangyuan and the kidnapper have pretty good acting skills."

"Just now, Bai Tangyuan was saying at his age, even if he killed someone, it wouldn’t matter..."

"That’s just a line, right? Besides, with Shi Yaoguang’s combat skills, do you think Bai Tangyuan could take her down?"

He really couldn’t.

Considering the combat skills Shi Yaoguang had demonstrated to the public, anyone could imagine how extreme one’s abilities would have to be to defeat her.

Obviously.

Bai Tangyuan couldn’t do it.

So, using Bai Tangyuan’s words about being able to kill without getting into trouble to attack others didn’t carry much weight.

However, some still felt that it wasn’t great for such a young child to know about these things.

Bai Tangyuan was unaware of what everyone was saying in the bullet comments, but he could guess that he was bound to suffer an unjust misfortune.

But he was ready for it.

Sooner or later, he’d have to face this kind of thing.

He was used to it.

Very understanding.

Bai Tangyuan silently ridiculed in his heart and decided that once this matter was settled, he had to have a "heart-to-heart" talk with Cheng Linye.

If it wasn’t for this crappy guy, he wouldn’t have to suffer this disaster.

As the little guy cursed him, Cheng Linye suddenly sneezed.

He rubbed his nose and muttered, "Who’s thinking of me?"

Bai Tangyuan glanced at him and silently looked away.

Eh.

That’s the trouble with adults.

Just using their brains, they’d know it was him, the cunning little tool-man, causing trouble, yet he could so easily overlook himself.

Thinking so, Bai Tangyuan’s eyes swiveled, and taking advantage of the fact that the live stream hadn’t ended, he immediately showed an aggrieved expression: "Uncle, you asked me to cooperate with your performance, is the performance over now?"

He spoke and let out a long sigh, "Uncle, you can take your time striving to become a director; even if you didn’t graduate from film school, as long as you produce proper works, no one will mock you. So why did you make me act in this play with you?"

"My mommy doesn’t even know I came with you. If she finds out I’m gone, she will surely be very worried."

Cheng Linye: "..."

This kid was quick to get into the role.

Thinking this, he couldn’t disrupt the play.

After all, he himself had denied the fact it was a kidnapping.

Suppressing his thoughts, Cheng Linye said to Bai Tangyuan, "I had no choice, did I? I’ve submitted a lot of videos before, but they didn’t make a splash."

"It’s hard to become a well-known director recognized by everyone. If it weren’t for your cooperation, my livestream wouldn’t have attracted so many people."

Bai Tangyuan nodded as if he understood, then with an innocent look, he asked, "Uncle, if I cooperate with you in acting, will a lot of people like me?"

"Speaking of which, this play you directed relies on my fame. Without me, nobody would watch your production, right? Now that I’m so important, you’re not going to leave me out in the cold, are you?"

"A favor? Of course, you won’t miss out on that," Cheng Linye gritted his teeth, finding it hard to deal with a kid who knew how to climb up the pole.

"Really?" said Bai Tangyuan, looking very pleased, "Since you said that, Uncle, I won’t be shy about it."

As he spoke, he counted on his fingers, "It’s not much that I ask for—just ten million in hardship fees for me."

Cheng Linye doubted his ears, "What did you say?"

"Uncle, it’s not much—just ten million in hardship fees is really very little," Bai Tangyuan said while pouting, "You wouldn’t be stingy, would you? I fainted from all the hardship, said all the lines you taught me, and if you don’t pay up after crossing the river, I’m going to cry for you to see!"

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