Oops, I had a ONS With My Secret Ex-husband
Chapter 38: Savior of the Shadow King

Chapter 38: Chapter 38: Savior of the Shadow King

Even though the manager was tailing Lu Xingchen closely, worried he might do something outrageous, there wasn’t much he could do—the man was his own boss after all.

Plus, there wasn’t any legitimate reason to stop him from doing what he was about to do...

Ultimately, Lu Xingchen’s manager could only sigh in resignation, watching helplessly as Lu Xingchen coolly started the live stream.

As the stream abruptly began, Weibo, which had been relatively calm, instantly crashed!

If it weren’t for Lu Xingchen having his assistant notify the Weibo staff in advance under his name, this impromptu explanation could easily have turned into the biggest meltdown in Weibo’s history.

Lu Xingchen had spent some time preparing for the live stream. Not wanting fans to assume he was absorbed in preparing for a specific role, he deliberately freshened up and changed into a sleek, modern outfit.

The usually scholarly-looking man appeared more composed than usual; coupled with his tailored suit, he carried the unmistakable air of an authoritative CEO.

On top of that, considering Lu Xingchen was the biggest shareholder in his entertainment company, related hashtags featuring "President Lu" soared up the trending list not long after the stream started.

[The missing person has returned!!!]

[So glad I instinctively checked my phone—I missed you so much, hubby!]

[President Lu’s outfit tonight is the definition of a refined rogue... watching this at midnight is just... wow.]

Even though the local time was 10:30 PM, Lu Xingchen’s fanbase was huge and spanned diverse demographics, from teenagers to adults and seniors alike.

For this reason, Lu Xingchen was certain that after tonight’s broadcast, online discussions would inevitably shift the next day.

With this confidence in mind, he had opted for a late-night stream.

In the room, the blackout curtains were drawn completely. Lu Xingchen gazed at the comments section, where fans were going wild, smiling affectionately in response.

"Hello, everyone. I’m Lu Xingchen. It’s been a month since we’ve talked, and just like the saying goes, ’absence makes the heart grow fonder.’ A month apart feels like a century has passed between us."

"Today’s stream wasn’t announced in advance—it was a spur-of-the-moment decision. I hope fans who didn’t catch it won’t feel too upset. From now on, unless it’s an exceptional case, I’ll make sure to give you all notice ahead of time."

With Lu Xingchen adopting a more serious tone, the fans, who had been frenzied moments ago, quickly followed suit and became serious as well.

The comment section seemed almost synchronized, filled with reassuring messages on behalf of those who couldn’t make it.

"As I mentioned a month ago, I was going through a period of intensive study and training."

"Originally, I thought nothing major would happen during that month. But to my surprise, a week ago, my good friend—and lifesaver—got caught up in overwhelming online abuse!"

"And me? I turned out to be practically the last person on the internet to find out about it!"

Lu Xingchen’s dedication to self-improvement was something well-known among his fans. His attitude toward learning often influenced his fanbase, making them similarly self-disciplined and excelling in academics.

The close connection between fans and their idol was striking. This quality also boosted Lu Xingchen’s fan demographic to higher age brackets over time.

However, despite his love for learning, Lu Xingchen had one noticeable flaw:

Whenever he was immersed in his studies, he would rarely check his phone. He would even go as far as to completely cut off contact with the outside world.

Paparazzi had tried numerous times to capture stories of him during his study periods, but aside from occasional rumors of him traveling for studies or returning to the country, they came up empty-handed.

Even so, the paps persisted enthusiastically in pursuing Lu Xingchen’s news.

Some even went as far as applying for jobs at Lu Xingchen’s agency, hoping to fish for inside information!

But alas, President Lu’s schedule was always shrouded in secrecy. To this day, they hadn’t managed to uncover much.

In fact, some who had gone too far in prying into his private details were suspected by the agency, and once their identities as paparazzi were verified, they were fired despite their high salaries.

[Ahhhhh! Who’s bullying my hubby’s lifesaver?!]

[Wait—the lifesaver of Lu the Best Actor? Which incident was it?!]

[Could it be... could it be the accident during his one-year hiatus last year?!]

[...]

The comment section remained lively, with fans showing an abundance of concern for Lu Xingchen.

"This ordeal stems from one of my personal trips. Back then I had planned to go cycling, but due to health reasons, I had to turn back midway. Exhausted, I ended up in a car accident caused by fatigued driving."

"Of course, I need to emphasize here—please don’t replicate my irresponsibility. Always avoid driving while fatigued."

"At the time, I was hanging by a thread, completely hopeless about survival. There wasn’t even any signal, so I started recording my last words on my phone..."

Though Lu Xingchen’s storytelling wasn’t particularly dramatic, fans were riveted simply because the story was a personal experience of their beloved actor.

Many fans were visibly shaken upon hearing that Lu Xingchen had been close to death; some even broke into tears.

This also had some unintended consequences: a few kids trying to sneakily watch the stream on their phones were caught by their parents and later given a stern punishment after the stream had ended.

Meanwhile, the comments section was overflowing with crying emojis.

[Wuwuwu, I can’t believe hubby went through something like this.]

[Did it hurt back then? Wuwuwu, I didn’t know you’d experienced this...]

[Longtime fan of President Lu here. Back then, we happened to be near the location he mentioned where someone was being rescued, but I never imagined it was actually President Lu.]

[Ahhhhh! I know, I know! My older brother always told me not to say anything. I know who he’s talking about!]

Fans who attended the same school as Ji Yu at the time knew about the incident but had agreed not to disclose anything due to Lu Xingchen’s special status.

Now, as Lu Xingchen recounted the story, many fans recalled memories that had been buried for years.

Some even vividly remembered the sight of Lu Xingchen’s blood-covered face...

Seeing that some fans had caught on to the incident, Lu Xingchen smirked slightly before continuing.

"Certain individuals in the comments have already mentioned it—it’s the event from three years ago."

"Honestly, I’m not here to justify anything for them. The internet is filled with all kinds of misinformation, and I believe you all can form your own judgments."

"One more thing: I truly believe that someone who, even as an ordinary student, was willing to save lives will absolutely uphold that integrity when they become a doctor. I don’t think it’s possible for them to mock a patient’s life or dignity for fun."

After saying his piece, Lu Xingchen ended the stream. He trusted that his fans would be able to discern right from wrong.

Moreover, many of Ji Yu’s former classmates had started to speak up. The false rumors about Doctor Ji wouldn’t take long to be replaced by more accurate updates as news cycles continuously refreshed.

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