The Truth Unveiled—Doubters vs. Reality!
[Oh my god, this is so touching! I actually doubted the streamer…]
[I feel so guilty! He’s too passionate!]
[Anchor, please stop climbing! I’ll send you gifts instead!]
The mood in the live stream shifted instantly.
Even those who mocked him before were now rethinking their words.
However—
Not everyone was convinced.
Some insisted that his diagnosis could be fake.
And some?
Some were already on their way to expose him.
“I’m Coming to Expose This Fraud!”
One of these doubters was Zhang Rui.
A hot-headed young man who had just lost a ranked match in a game, his mood was already sour.
Now?
Seeing this “terminally ill cancer patient” claiming he could climb Mount Lu in five hours?
He exploded.
“This is total bullshit!”
He slammed his keyboard.
If he couldn’t catch cheaters in his game, at least he could expose scammers in real life!
Zhang Rui furiously typed:
[“I live an hour away from Mount Lu. I’m driving over right now. Wait for me, I’ll expose this fake!”]
With that, he grabbed his keys and stormed out.
Chen Huaian’s Response
Chen Huaian saw the messages.
Instead of worrying—
He welcomed them.
The more people who came to test him, the more proof he had.
And the more proof he had—
The more traffic he could generate for his stream.
If the right people noticed him, this could turn into real money.
“To my friends coming to Mount Lu—I’ll be here until midnight. See you soon!”
The chat exploded.
Some viewers cheered for him.
Others mocked him.
But everyone was watching.
That was all that mattered.
Preparing for the Climb
By midnight, Chen Huaian checked his gear.
He had to travel light.
At first, he planned to carry two power banks.
In the end, he only brought one.
His phone battery was terrible.
After just two hours of streaming, it had dropped to 27%.
He needed it to last.
Because tonight?
He would climb Mount Lu.
Or die trying.
Doubters Arrive
Just as he was about to start, a voice called out:
“Are you Chen Huaian?”
Chen Huaian turned around.
Four people stood behind him:
- Zhang Rui (the angry skeptic)
- Two middle-aged men
- A punk girl with dyed hair
“Are you guys from the live stream?”
“Yeah, we’re here to test you.” Zhang Rui sneered.
He had even gathered a group of other skeptics before coming.
If Chen Huaian tried to run, he wouldn’t get far.
Chen Huaian?
He just smiled.
“That’s great! I thought this journey would be lonely. It’s nice to have company.”
“Prove It.”
Zhang Rui wasn’t buying it.
He pointed at Chen Huaian’s leg.
“Those lumps are special effects makeup, right? Pull up your pants and let me see!”
Without hesitation, Chen Huaian pulled up his trouser leg.
Zhang Rui and the others leaned in.
The punk girl, Su Xiaoqian, even reached out to touch it.
“Oh my god… these are real subcutaneous tumors…”
She covered her mouth in shock.
“How the hell is he even walking?!”
Zhang Rui’s face stiffened.
He couldn’t believe it.
This guy… was serious?
He stammered, trying to find an excuse:
“A lump doesn’t mean it’s bone cancer…”
“This is osteosarcoma.”
Chen Huaian smiled calmly.
“You can look it up. Compare my symptoms. The truth is right there.”
Then, he turned without another word and started climbing.
The Truth Hits Hard
The group watched in silence.
For the first time, Zhang Rui felt guilty.
“You’re being too harsh.”
Su Xiaoqian scolded him.
“Even if it’s not bone cancer, his legs are clearly messed up! Show some sympathy!”
One of the middle-aged men sighed.
“My father died of cancer. I know what osteosarcoma looks like. Trust me, this kid isn’t lying.”
The other nodded.
“Bone cancer makes fractures easy. Any high-intensity movement is a huge risk. And he’s climbing a mountain? That takes insane courage.”
Zhang Rui’s cheeks burned with shame.
He was wrong.
Without another word, the four hurried after Chen Huaian.
A Shift in Perspective
As they climbed, Su Xiaoqian felt guilt eating at her.
She offered to carry his equipment.
Chen Huaian refused.
“The live stream is my promise to my audience. I’ll carry it myself.”
One of the uncles gave him a thumbs-up.
“Good spirit, kid!”
Even Zhang Rui finally broke down.
“Bro… I’m sorry. I lost a game earlier, and I let my emotions get to me.”
“No worries,” Chen Huaian said, “Money is hard to earn. I get it.”
Zhang Rui scratched his head.
“Uh… as an apology, I’ll send you a gift.”
Chen Huaian’s head snapped around.
“Oh? What are you sending me?”
“Uh… a big rocket. The 2,000 yuan one.”
“Nice! You’re a good person!”
Zhang Rui: “…”
A Chain Reaction
As Zhang Rui sent the gift, the live chat exploded.
[Holy crap! This guy just sent 10 rockets!]
[Wait, isn’t he the guy who came to expose the streamer? He’s convinced now?!]
[First time seeing a real-life turnaround like this!]
[Damn, I feel bad now. I’m sending gifts too!]
More and more viewers joined in.
Donations started pouring in.
And the viewer count skyrocketed.
Pain & Determination
Chen Huaian grinned.
Excluding the platform’s cut, he had just earned 10,000 yuan.
That was 100 attempts at drawing the “lucky koi.”
The Internet really was the fastest way to make money.
But…
Pain shot up his legs.
Every step was excruciating.
Sweat dripped down his forehead.
The voices of doubt in the live chat faded.
Even Zhang Rui and the others stopped talking.
They just watched him climb.
Watched him stumble.
Watched him persist.
Sweat soaked the amulet on his chest.
The gentle fragrance of Li Qingran drifted to his nose.
He smiled.
What is that little girl doing now?
