"He was just passing by. He didn't mean to alarm the two people. He just sat in the car quietly and watched. When Chu Rong walked away and Song Yucheng entered his house, he instructed the driver to leave.
"My subordinate quickly found relevant information. 'It seems to be that Song Yucheng, who likes Master Xu Muzhi.'
"However, the usually taciturn young man unexpectedly replied with interest, 'Like him? He's just teasing him!'
"In his eyes, people like Song Yucheng could not be handled by young boys like Chu Rong, no matter how clever he was. Although Churong was smart enough and had a plan, age was his biggest disadvantage. Song Yucheng looked at him as if he was indulging a child.
"As for fools like Xu Muzhi, they had even less of a chance. The young man thought that Song Yucheng had poor judgment of people and that was why he was interested in Xu Muzhi. However, recent investigations made him realize that Song Yucheng never really cared about Xu Muzhi.
"As for the rumors circulating in the industry that Song Yucheng loved Xu Muzhi deeply, they were completely unfounded.
"But since Song Yucheng didn't like Xu Muzhi, why was he willing to stay with him for so long? The more the young man thought about it, the more he found Song Yucheng interesting. At the same time, he was also very curious about what Song Yucheng was planning.
"'Continue to investigate,' the young man ordered his subordinate with a meaningful look, and then instructed the driver to leave.
"Thus, under Chu Rong's dominant actions, the online rumors about Song Yucheng soon subsided. In the following days, Song Yucheng's life temporarily returned to calm, but the little internet celebrity was extremely miserable."
His true identity was completely exposed, and his public image was completely shattered. What left him with no way out was the fact that he had undergone plastic surgery and was being kept by someone. These were two pieces of irrefutable evidence that directly put an end to his career as an internet celebrity. As for his ambitions to enter the entertainment industry, he might as well forget about them.
For the public, someone like him with so many blemishes was not fit to be a public figure at all.
The most ironic thing was that Xu Muzhi's promises to him were also very insincere. Apart from a few million yuan in his bank account, there was no other compensation. On the other hand, under Chu Rong's operation, Song Yucheng not only successfully whitewashed his image but also gained many die-hard fans.
It was really infuriating! The small internet celebrity browsed through the online news, feeling more and more miserable. His hatred for Song Yucheng grew deeper. He was so angry that he almost wanted to tear him apart.
If there was any way to punish Song Yucheng, it would be great. But the more he thought about it, the more he realized that he couldn't come up with any good ideas. Besides, with Chu Rong protecting him, even if he had a plan, he would have no chance to execute it.
In the end, it was his childhood friend, who was outside of the entertainment circle, who came up with a bad idea for him. "Isn't it true that there is no solid evidence about Song Yucheng being kept by someone? You just need to find the evidence, then it's all good."
"It's impossible. He's not of legal age. If things get out of hand, I'll get into trouble too."
"He's turning 18 in half a month! Just find an opportunity! It's like a plot that often appears in novels."
"It's not easy to find an opportunity. Besides, many novels are nonsense." The small internet celebrity felt that this idea was a bit tricky. He couldn't figure out the relationship between Song Yucheng and Xu Muzhi. If Xu Muzhi really had feelings for Song Yucheng, wouldn't this plan help him rise to power instead?
"You're so stupid. How could you send Song Yucheng to Xu Muzhi? You just need to prove that he was being kept by someone. It doesn't matter who the keeper is!"
"Can it be done like that?" The small internet celebrity was stunned, then he thought for a while before replying to his friend, "I'll think about it. Your plan is a bit too far-fetched."
After saying that, the small internet celebrity ended the conversation with his friend. He didn't agree to the plan, but he still kept it in mind.
However, what he never expected was that the opportunity would come so quickly.
This information was spread on Li Zhao's Weibo, saying that next Tuesday, the six people participating in "Swapping Lives" were planning to have a meal together. The agreed location was a clubhouse in the suburbs of Yanjing.
This was really a great opportunity, and the internet celebrity became excited all of a sudden.
Because that clubhouse was the place he was most familiar with in Yanjing, and there were many acquaintances there. As for the plan, the internet celebrity didn't make it too complicated. He would use the same approach he used when he posted the novel before, find a chance to drug Song Yucheng, and then try to send him to a regular room of an investor.
That investor was the most playful one in the circle. He had previously shown interest in Song Yucheng at a gathering. A gift delivered to his door was something he wouldn't refuse, and he certainly wouldn't act like a righteous gentleman.
As long as he took a picture of Song Yucheng coming out of the clubhouse in a miserable state the next day, he would have solid evidence, and he could completely control the online rumors.
As for whether the initial sponsor was this investor, what did it matter? As long as Song Yucheng was self-recommended for prostitution, the more sponsors there were, the better, and it would just confirm the rumors that Song Yucheng was being kept by someone.
By then, even if Chu Rong wanted to protect Song Yucheng, it would be impossible. Moreover, with Chu Rong's temperament as a young master, he would not even want to see Song Yucheng, let alone want to protect him. As for Xu Muchen, he would have similar thoughts to Chu Rong.
Thinking about it, this plan was really good. The internet celebrity felt that his plan was perfect.
However, his actions quickly spread to Xu Muchen's ears. That clubhouse belonged to Xu Muzhi, and as soon as the internet celebrity found someone, Xu Muzhi learned about his entire plan.
Subtly, Xu Muzhi did not have any intention of stopping him after hearing about it. On the contrary, he secretly opened a back door for him and made things a lot easier for him.
Actually, Xu Muzhi couldn't really explain his own feelings, but he had to admit that the plan of using the small internet celebrity did excite him. Even though he considered it the lowest means, the thought of being able to ruin Song Yucheng in such a simple way made him extremely thrilled.
As someone with power and influence, Xu Muzhi definitely had more resources at his disposal than the small internet celebrity. Furthermore, he was able to hide his intentions and operate in his own territory without being detected by anyone, not even Chu Rong's cousin who couldn't possibly monitor him 24/7.
Time flew by and the day of Song Yucheng and Chu Rong's gathering had arrived. Early in the morning, Xu Muzhi had already arrived at the venue and had the investor kicked out in advance. He did want to use the small internet celebrity's plan to succeed, but he wanted to be the one to taste the dish.
After all, he had been raising it for so long that even if it was destroyed, it wouldn't be cheap for anyone else.
Thinking about the upcoming exciting scene, Xu Muzhi was thrilled to the extreme. The small internet celebrity was also excited because, after today, Song Yucheng would be completely ruined just like him.
As he watched Song Yucheng being surrounded by people as soon as he arrived at the entrance, the small internet celebrity's jealousy couldn't be hidden from his eyes. In his opinion, someone like Song Yucheng, who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, didn't deserve it.
Meanwhile, Xu Muzhi watched the surveillance video from upstairs, his gaze also falling on Song Yucheng and Chu Rong as soon as they appeared, but he couldn't quite tell whether he was more interested in Chu Rong or Song Yucheng.
No matter how these two plan, the current Song Yucheng is not aware of the impending danger and is even very happy thanks to the thoughtfulness of Chu Rong and Li Zhao.
Speaking of which, the reason why Chu Rong and Li Zhao chose this day to gather is because it's Song Yucheng's birthday and also the day he turns 18.
As Li Zhao put it, Song Yucheng's awful relatives probably wouldn't remember, and even if they did, they wouldn't bother to make any trouble for him. So it's better to have them help celebrate.
Although it's a club, the atmosphere is very warm, and even the food is the type that Song Yucheng likes. As soon as he entered the private room, he knew they had put a lot of effort into it.
As for the one leading the celebration, it goes without saying that it's Chu Rong.
Although the awkwardness between Song Yucheng and Chu Rong has diminished over time, Chu Rong's persistence has also left Song Yucheng with many unspoken words.
As for the others, they could tell that something was off between the two of them. And they had also witnessed Chu Rong's confession earlier. So now, when they were gathered together, one was drinking alone while the other pretended to be indifferent. But everyone could see that they were worried sick.
"I have to say, Chu Rong is much better than that old bastard Xu Muzhi," Li Zhao couldn't help but grumble along with the other three, adding, "That little internet celebrity who caused trouble for Brother Yucheng the other day is one of Xu Muzhi's lovers."
"Damn it! Why is this guy so despicable!" The other three also expressed their discontent. But they were unhappy, and there was nothing they could do about it. After all, Song Yucheng was a stubborn person.
As their elders at home would say, Song Yucheng was the typical person who had both means and abilities. Such a person could not be constrained by anyone unless it was true love.
"So what's so good about that old bastard?" Li Zhao thought more about it, the more he hated him with gritted teeth. He felt that it was understandable for Song Yucheng to reject him, but it was not right to reject Chu Rong.
No matter how you looked at it, Chu Rong was much better than Xu Muzhi. Leaving aside other things, just the way Chu Rong handled that little internet celebrity showed that he really cared about Song Yucheng.
But even so, they could only curse in private, without mentioning it in front of Song Yucheng. They still tried their best to liven up the atmosphere, hoping to give Song Yucheng a perfect coming-of-age ceremony.
Song Yucheng and Chu Rong were also very cooperative. By the time it was time to give gifts, the atmosphere was at its peak.
Sometimes, what is most valuable cannot be measured in specific terms, it is sincerity. The gifts from several teenagers varied in price, but each one had been carefully selected.
Chu Rong's gift was placed last, but when he handed the beautifully wrapped gift box to Song Yucheng, he frowned and didn't open it.
The size, the weight... Song Yucheng thought of some details about Chu Rong from the original memories and discreetly looked at Chu Rong for a moment. Sure enough, the necklace that Chu Rong usually wore around his neck was gone.
Where he went, it goes without saying.
At this moment, Chu Rong could also see from Song Yucheng's expression that he had an idea, but he still stubbornly refused to back down.
Chu Rong seemed very nervous, and Song Yucheng could even see his eyelashes trembling. But even so, Chu Rong still stubbornly stared at him.
"Why bother." Song Yucheng shook his head and finally accepted it.
Chu Rong saw this and instantly smiled. At the same time, he hugged Song Yucheng and whispered in his ear, "I want to." The joy in those four short words was almost overflowing.
What Song Yucheng was holding was an old object passed down in Chu Rong's family. To use a conservative phrase, it was a token given to a future partner. Although it was a bit despicable to forcibly give it to Song Yucheng in this way, the fact that he accepted it proved that he was still soft-hearted. So in the future, as long as he worked harder, it would be fine.
Chu Rong couldn't help but rub his face against Song Yucheng's, looking satisfied like a kitten that had stolen a fish. He then sat back next to Song Yucheng and cut the cake together with him.
Chu Rong was originally gentle and elegant, and when he was considerate, even a stone would melt. Especially when he was completely obedient to Song Yucheng, he looked so adorable that one just wanted to hold him and rub him.
Plus, it had already been a while since the previous incident. On this day, Song Yucheng didn't want to make things too difficult for him. After drinking a few glasses and feeling a little drunk, he allowed Chu Rong, who was possessive, to hold him in his arms.
But the joy they had here, in the eyes of others, was equal to madness.
Especially that internet celebrity, who was waiting for the right moment to make Song Yucheng completely ruined.
This was his revenge against Chu Rong, but even more so against Song Yucheng!
He quietly arranged with the waiter he had already bought off, and the little internet celebrity swapped a special drink from his tray.
After drinking three rounds of wine, it was time to leave. The few young men were indulging themselves heavily today, and the one who caused the most trouble, Li Zhao, was completely drunk. Upon seeing this, Chu Rong quickly helped to arrange for each of them to be sent home.
"Song Song, don't go yet, I have something to say later." Supporting Li Zhao, Chu Rong looked at Song Yucheng with anticipation and a careful look, as if afraid that Song Yucheng would refuse him.
"Okay." Song Yucheng nodded and agreed.
In fact, what Chu Rong wanted to say was nothing more than his confession. And during these days, Song Yucheng had also seen Chu Rong's efforts and was aware of his feelings.
Song Yucheng felt that his mission in this world was to give Xu Muzhi a "green hat", so he agreed to Chu Rong. After all, this kid was quite lovable, and Chu Rong was now only seventeen years old, just a few months away from turning eighteen. He could wait for him a while longer. Besides, he wasn't in a hurry to leave this world.
But for some reason, just as Song Yucheng had made up his mind, an indescribable premonition disrupted his plans. Song Yucheng felt that things wouldn't be so easy from now on. Sure enough, things didn't go according to plan.
When the desire in his body suddenly rose, Song Yucheng suddenly realized that things had changed from what he had originally expected. And this feeling could only be caused by the effect of an aphrodisiac.
"System?" Song Yucheng tried to keep himself clear-headed and called out to the system. Chu Rong had gone to send Li Zhao home, and it would probably take at least half an hour for him to come back. And he was in a critical situation now and couldn’t wait for Chu Rong to come back and help.
The key point was that whoever drugged him here was unlikely to have a low status. He had no strength left and was easily vulnerable. With this in mind, Song Yucheng finally remembered his system, which had been mute, and wanted to query and see what his specific situation was now.
But the system's response was particularly bizarre. Perhaps it had been too long since it had spoken, or for some other reason, it had directly turned into garbled characters!
"..." Song Yucheng couldn't help but feel exasperated and exhausted.
But since he couldn't rely on the system, he still had to find a way to save himself.
Song Yucheng felt that the first thing he needed to do was to find someone to help him escape from danger. After all, his current state was already very difficult to stand on his own. He didn’t know when Chu Rong would return. As for the person who set him up, there must be other tricks waiting, so the first thing he needed to do was to leave this place.
Coincidentally, just as Song Yucheng was trying to figure out how to escape from his predicament, a young man unexpectedly caught his attention. The vintage-style suit had a hint of medieval gentlemanly charm, and the young man's aura was particularly eye-catching, clearly someone who had been in power for a long time.
"That's him," Song Yucheng thought, suddenly coming up with a plan. But when the young man approached, Song Yucheng, who had only intended to use him to escape his situation, was suddenly struck by the young man's appearance.
Song Yucheng felt that this was the first time he had seen a man who so perfectly matched his aesthetic preferences. Especially under the influence of drugs, the young man's allure to Song Yucheng grew even stronger. But for some reason, Song Yucheng felt that this person resembled Chu Rong after a year of growth.
Suddenly, the previously scrambled system popped up with a prompt: "What's going on? Did Chu Rong suddenly grow up?"
But at this point, Song Yucheng's consciousness was on the brink of collapse, and he was even starting to lose track of time and space. As for the system's remark about Chu Rong growing up, he had no recollection of it. The only thing on his mind was the young man before him.
Because this young man was none other than the little godfather who terrified Xu Muzhi. However, at this moment, in Song Yucheng's eyes, he was like an extremely enticing little sweet.
