strictlysupreme Chapter 954 Unclear
Chapter 954 Unclear
Jiang Mubai leaned in his arms, absorbing his warmth, but still couldn't suppress the fear in her heart. This secret was like a time bomb that could destroy everything she had at any time. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down. "Okay."
Ten o'clock, room 1208, XX Hotel.
Cheng Yunchuan pushed open the door, the room was filled with smoke, and a man was sitting on the sofa with his back to them, holding a cigarette in his hand. Hearing the door open, the man turned around, revealing a gloomy face.
"Jiang Mubai, long time no see." The man blew out a smoke ring with a hint of sarcasm in his tone.
When Jiang Mubai saw the man's face, his face turned even paler and his body began to tremble. "You...you are..."
"Why, you don't remember me?" The man sneered, "I'm your half-brother, Jiang Haoyu."
Cheng Yunchuan frowned when he heard the name. He tightened his hold on Jiang Mubai, silently giving her strength.
Jiang Haoyu's eyes lingered on their clasped hands for a moment, a hint of viciousness flashing in his eyes. "It seems that you have hooked up with a rich man. Cheng Yunchuan, right? I know you, a popular young actor in the entertainment industry."
Cheng Yunchuan snorted coldly and met Jiang Haoyu's gaze without fear. "What do you want to do?"
"What do I want to do?" Jiang Haoyu laughed, his laughter full of malice, "I want everyone to see the true face of you, the pure and innocent star! I want your fans to know that you are actually an illegitimate child, a poor abandoned creature!"
Jiang Mubai's body swayed and she almost fell. Cheng Yunchuan supported her, his eyes full of anger. "Shut up!"
"Why, are you heartbroken?" Jiang Haoyu looked at Cheng Yunchuan provocatively, "I advise you to stay away from her. She is a disaster star and will destroy everything for you!"
Cheng Yunchuan laughed in anger, "It's not your turn to comment on my woman, Cheng Yunchuan!" He protected Jiang Mubai behind him with cold eyes, "You want to expose some secrets, right? Go ahead! I want to see who can touch her!"
Jiang Haoyu narrowed his eyes, a hint of viciousness flashed in his eyes. "Okay, Cheng Yunchuan, you have guts! We'll see!" He said, and stood up and left the room.
Only Cheng Yunchuan and Jiang Mubai were left in the room. Jiang Mubai leaned in Cheng Yunchuan's arms and cried silently. Cheng Yunchuan hugged her tightly, his heart full of heartache and anger. He knew that Jiang Haoyu's appearance was just the beginning of this storm.
The next day, the headlines of all major entertainment websites were all about the news that Jiang Mubai was an illegitimate daughter. For a time, public opinion was in an uproar, and Jiang Mubai's fans expressed disbelief, and some people began to attack her, calling her a liar.
Jiang Mubai's career was hit hard, all her endorsements were cancelled, and her roles in movies were replaced. She locked herself in her house, not daring to go out, not daring to face it all.
Cheng Yunchuan turned down all his work and stayed by her side. He comforted her, encouraged her, and helped her through this difficult time with his love and warmth.
"Mu Bai, don't be afraid, I'm always by your side." Cheng Yunchuan stroked her hair gently, "No matter what happens, I will protect you."
Jiang Mubai raised her head and looked into his deep eyes, her heart filled with emotion. She knew that she was not fighting alone.
At this moment, Cheng Yunchuan's cell phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID and his face instantly became solemn.
"It's Huo Lin."
Jiang Mubai's heart sank suddenly. Huo Lin, Lin Wan'er's ex-boyfriend, was also the financial backer behind Jiang Haoyu. Why did he call?
Cheng Yunchuan answered the phone and turned on the speakerphone.
"Cheng Yunchuan," Huo Lin's voice was a little teasing, "Are you having fun?"
Cheng Yunchuan sneered, "Huo Lin, what on earth do you want to do?"
"What do I want to do?" Huo Lin laughed, "I want to ruin your reputation. I want you to have a taste of what it feels like to lose everything!"
"You're dreaming!" Cheng Yunchuan roared.
"Really?" Huo Lin's voice suddenly turned cold. "Then we'll see! Oh, by the way, I forgot to tell you that I have had someone post the photos of Jiang Mubai serving wine in a nightclub online. Enjoy it!"
The phone call ended, and the room was dead silent. Jiang Mubai's eyes widened, looking at Cheng Yunchuan in disbelief. Drinking with him? When had she ever been a drinking companion?
Cheng Yunchuan's face turned pale, he held the phone tightly, veins popping out on the back of his hand. He knew that this was Huo Lin's frame-up, but now, there was no way to defend himself...
Jiang Mubai felt a black screen in front of her eyes and her body swayed. Cheng Yunchuan quickly hugged her and whispered in her ear: "Don't be afraid, Mubai, I'm here."
"Drinking with him...drinking with him..." Jiang Mubai murmured these two words, which echoed in her ears like a spell. She shook her head desperately, tears falling like beads from a broken string, "I didn't! I didn't drink with him! This is fake! It's a frame-up!"
Cheng Yunchuan hugged her tightly with his chin against her head, and said in a low and firm voice: "I know, Mu Bai, I know. I will find out everything and clear your name."
He helped her sit on the sofa and gently wiped the tears from her face, his eyes so gentle that water could drip out. However, beneath the gentle surface, there was surging anger and cold murderous intent. Huo Lin, you'd better pray that Mu Bai is okay, otherwise, I will make you pay a thousand times the price!
Cheng Yunchuan called his assistant and said in a cold tone: "Contact the best public relations team immediately, control public opinion, and find out the source of the photo. Also, check Huo Lin's recent movements for me. I want to know his every move!"
After hanging up the phone, Cheng Yunchuan returned to Jiang Mubai and hugged her tightly in his arms. Jiang Mubai curled up in his arms like a frightened kitten, her body trembling slightly.
"Mu Bai," Cheng Yunchuan's voice was hoarse, "Trust me, I will handle this."
Jiang Mubai raised her head and looked at him with tearful eyes, her eyes full of helplessness and fear. She clutched his collar tightly, as if grasping the last straw to save her life.
"Yunchuan, I'm scared..."
"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Cheng Yunchuan kissed her forehead gently, "I will always be with you and won't let you face this alone."
Cheng Yunchuan's gentleness and determination gave Jiang Mubai a little strength. She gradually calmed down, leaned in his arms, listened to his strong heartbeat, and felt the warmth coming from him.
In the next few days, Cheng Yunchuan barely slept. He tried to calm Jiang Mubai down, deal with online opinions, and investigate the source of the photo.
Huo Lin's frame-up was extremely clever. The photo looked real, but Cheng Yunchuan knew it was definitely fake. He knew better than anyone what kind of person Mu Bai was.