A Conversation That Touched Millions
“Brother An, is your cancer really incurable?”
“It’s incurable.”
“Even with money, it can’t be cured?”
“No.”
Su Xingchen lowered her head, guilt flashing in her eyes.
“I’m sorry.”
Chen Huaian chuckled. “It’s okay, hahaha~”
But Su Xingchen felt even worse.
She had never met someone like Chen Huaian. A man radiating warmth and light, despite standing on the edge of death.
“He doesn’t need my pity. He’s living more brilliantly than anyone else right now.”
A tragic fate, yet transformed into an inspirational journey.
She looked at Chen Huaian, feeling awe instead of sympathy.
The Live Chat Reacts
The entire livestream audience was in tears.
Barrage comments that were once filled with hate now overflowed with grief and admiration.
Even Director Zhang, a man who had worked in media for years, was speechless.
“Netizens are such hypocrites.”
“They were cursing him out minutes ago, and now they’re sobbing like babies?”
But Chen Huaian himself… was struggling for a completely different reason.
Chen Huaian’s Real Problem
He wanted to check his phone!
Was Li Qingran safe?
Had she successfully entered Lingxi Valley?
Would the other disciples bully her for being a newcomer?
But with the camera constantly on him, he couldn’t risk pulling out his phone.
“Damn it… Can’t they point the camera at someone else for a second?!”
He was about to lose it.
And just as he was considering sneaking a quick peek—
Cai Yifan made his move.
Cai Yifan Seizes His Opportunity
Cai Yifan suddenly jumped to the front of the group.
“Hey, I feel full of energy now! Can I lead the team?”
The team leader, a veteran mountaineer, looked him up and down.
“You? Leading the team?”
He was polite, but the doubt in his voice was clear.
“Listen, this is not the tourist route. It’s night, visibility is low, and there are still wild animals here. If we encounter one, you need to react instantly to avoid provoking it. Are you capable of that?”
Cai Yifan scoffed inwardly.
“It’s already 2034, where the hell would wild animals come from?”
He was convinced the team leader was just trying to justify his paycheck.
A retired mountaineer, worried about his salary being cut if someone else took his job?
“Hah. Old folks and their job security.”
Cai Yifan grinned arrogantly.
“Uncle, don’t worry!”
“I practiced martial arts at Shaolin as a kid! I’m still in peak condition! Even if a bear shows up, I’ll take it down!”
He flexed his pathetically small muscles.
A very weak display of “strength.”
The Truth About Cai Yifan’s “Shaolin Training”
Cai Yifan did go to Shaolin.
For a month.
Then quit because it was “too hard.”
But his agency spun it into a marketing gimmick.
Now, he was branded as a “Shaolin-trained” star.
He had even taken a month of martial arts lessons—not to actually fight, but just to make his moves look cool for photos and TV appearances.
And yet—
He had convinced himself he was actually strong.
Director Zhang’s Dilemma
The team leader turned to Director Zhang for approval.
If it were up to him, he would never let Cai Yifan lead.
But Director Zhang had to consider the bigger picture.
Cai Yifan was a celebrity investment.
His agency had a deal with Pineapple TV.
Giving him a heroic moment could salvage his tarnished image.
So, after a long sigh—
Director Zhang gave him the green light.
Cai Yifan’s Dangerous Plan
But Cai Yifan had his own reasons for taking the lead.
Ever since Chen Huaian appeared, the attention had completely shifted.
Even the camera crew was subtly favoring him.
“I am the star. Not him.”
“He’s just some random guy.”
“What makes him so special?”
And then it clicked.
“Wait a second…
Is he even really sick?”
Cai Yifan’s Suspicion Grows
It was a steep hike.
Even some of the fittest contestants were breaking a sweat.
Yet Chen Huaian?
“Not a single drop of sweat.”
“His breathing is normal.”
“His movements are smooth.”
Something felt off.
Cai Yifan narrowed his eyes.
“What if he’s just pretending?”
A Sinister Plan Forms
If he could expose Chen Huaian—
“I can redeem myself.”
“I can turn the public against him.”
“I can prove that I’m still the biggest star here!”
His fists clenched.
His eyes darkened.
“I’m going to make you exposed.”
“Just wait and see, Chen Huaian.”
A Battle Between Fandoms
As soon as Cai Yifan took the lead, the livestream chat exploded:
[Brother Fan leading the team? Wow, so brave! But not as handsome as Bald Brother~]
[Is Brother Fan teaming up with Brother Huaian? Love this duo!]
[Brother Huaian is the most handsome in the world, stinky Fan fans stay away!]
[Hey! I like both Brother Fan and Brother Huaian, why fight?]
[True! Brother Huaian, we love you too~]
A New Fandom War… That Wasn’t
What should have been a heated battle between fan bases quickly lost steam.
Because—
Even Cai Yifan’s fans hesitated.
Why?
“Damn it… this guy really does look awesome.”
With that otherworldly aura, Buddha-like glow, and perfect face, there was nothing to criticize.
Even if they wanted to hate him, they just couldn’t.
“Let’s just… stare at him quietly.”
“Yeah, let’s just enjoy.”
Cai Yifan’s Moment to Shine
With his leadership role secured, Cai Yifan went into full performance mode:
“Come on, everyone!”
“How long do you want to take to reach the top? Don’t you want to see the first sunrise on Tianmen Mountain?”
“One, two, three—keep up with me!”
He picked up the pace, forcing the photographer to run after him.
The other artists, fearing they’d lose camera time, gritted their teeth and sped up too.
Chen Huaian Speeds Up… A Little Too Easily
Su Xingchen hesitated as she looked back.
“Brother An, are you okay? Do you need help?”
Chen Huaian waved it off, smiling:
“No need. I’m used to this cane. Honestly, it’s easier than walking normally.”
Then—
He picked up speed.
Faster.
Faster.
And in just a few steps—
He overtook her.
Su Xingchen’s Conflicted Feelings
Her eyes widened in disbelief.
“Wait… Is this really a disabled person?”
Doubt crept in—
But then, her heart ached instead.
“Brother An is just trying to act strong.”
“He must be in pain, but he doesn’t want us to worry!”
“He’s battling cancer, yet he cares about everyone else!”
“I really want to cry…”
Her eyes turned red with emotion.
Cai Yifan Smells Blood
Watching Chen Huaian move effortlessly, Cai Yifan’s lips curled into a sneer.
“Hehe… you really can’t sit still, huh?”
“Trying to steal my camera time?”
“Then I’ll expose you.”
His fingers clenched into fists.
“I’ll ruin you!”
He didn’t even need to do much.
Eventually, someone would notice.
“How can a disabled person keep up like this?”
“He’s obviously faking it!”
“Sooner or later, he’ll slip up.”
Meanwhile… A Mysterious Figure Watches
Deep within the forest, just beyond the trail—
A solitary figure perched on a treetop.
One leg dangled lazily, the toe of her shoe hooked through a schoolbag.
She was wearing a high school uniform—
And dozing off like she had all the time in the world.
The wind blew through the trees.
Leaves fell gently around her.
Then—
She sniffed the air.
Her eyes snapped open, flashing with cold, dangerous light.
“A demon is here.”
