Chapter 74

Chapter 74

Listening to the excited voice of her agent, Brother Cheng, on the phone, Yi Tiantian felt no excitement or enthusiasm.

Instead, she asked seriously, "Brother Cheng, how did you find out about this?"

Hearing Yi Tiantian's calm voice, Brother Cheng gradually realized that something might be amiss.

"Someone posted an exposé on a certain platform revealing the process of the public disclosure of Girl Island. By the time we saw it, it had already spread across the entire internet!"

After hanging up with Brother Cheng, Yi Tiantian indeed found the exposé about Girl Island online.

The original post had already received hundreds of thousands of likes and comments, and the numbers were still growing rapidly.

Moreover, the post was being widely reprinted all over the internet.

Due to its detailed narrative, the exposé spread like wildfire on various social media platforms, quickly attracting the attention of many curious onlookers.

Although the hashtag #GirlIsland# didn't rank high on trending topics, the topic #RevealTheFullProcessOfGirlIslandIncident# about Yi Tiantian had not been suppressed and had surged straight to the top!

Yi Tiantian clicked on the reposted long image to check the content of the post and found that the descriptions and processes were not far from the truth.

The post even included some exaggerated depictions of Yi Tiantian, such as him single-handedly stopping Fei Tianyang from pouring gasoline on all the girls who were to be sacrificed!

In reality, things were not like that at all, as Yi Tiantian was tied to a pole and unable to move at the time!

However, the detailed and seemingly authentic description made many netizens believe it.

Mushroom Forest: It's hard to write such a heartfelt article unless you've experienced it firsthand! I always thought there was something fishy about the Girl Island incident! After the incident broke, Yi Tiantian was bombarded with accusations. Anyone would think something was wrong! There must be some forces behind this causing trouble!

Muse Angel: That's right! Yi Tiantian must have been deliberately targeted! We were misled back then. Now it seems that Yi Tiantian might really be innocent, and he might have infiltrated Girl Island disguised as a girl to expose everything!

Qianqian Eating: Wow, is this situation so surreal? No wonder WE Company came forward to clarify immediately. It looks like they didn't do anything wrong and Yi Tiantian is actually a true hero!

The tone of the comment section was quickly influenced by these selected comments.

It couldn't be denied that the internet was full of surprises. Everyone changed their tune from cursing Yi Tiantian a few days ago to now praising his greatness!

Some people even compiled all of Yi Tiantian's past actions and added text: "Yi Tiantian, you deserve a temple!"

Many fans and passersby commented with "Build a temple" and "Mr. Yi's righteousness," as if they had already accepted the authenticity of the post.

Yi Tiantian's lost fans were now returning in explosive numbers!

Not only that, but due to the widespread attention this incident garnered, the post brought Yi Tiantian a wave of new fans.

Now, Yi Tiantian's Weibo followers had increased by hundreds of thousands compared to before!

Moreover, he gained a lot of goodwill from passersby, significantly improving their perception of him.

The private messages filled with curses that Yi Tiantian used to receive were now covered with apologies from netizens.

The tone of the comments on Yi Tiantian's Weibo also took a 180-degree turn!

Health Living: I don't follow celebrities, so I never interacted with someone like Yi Tiantian before. I thought he was just a pretty face, but now it seems he has real talent. I'll follow him and learn more!

This Time I Treat: Who knew the hero was the person everyone mocked a few days ago, mistaking him for a guest at Girl Island! What a shame! Let's build a temple for our entertainment industry judge!

No Else: A netizen is now going downstairs to buy cigarettes without taking the elevator or stairs! Woe is me, we misunderstood Yi Tiantian! I vow to eat vegetarian for three years to seek forgiveness for my curses against Yi Tiantian!

Happy New Year: Yi Tiantian is different from those hypocritical stars! He really deserves our tears. He endured so much abuse without defending himself... Yi Tiantian's greatness needs no words!

WE Company's PR team quickly noticed the post and the rapidly changing public opinion online.

They initially wanted to capitalize on this trend, but President Xie Yi intervened.

Xie Yi stated that he would take full control of Yi Tiantian's case and instructed all responsible parties to follow his directions.

He did not exaggerate Yi Tiantian's greatness or directly confirm that Yi Tiantian was the hero who exposed Girl Island.

Instead, Xie Yi gradually reduced the excessive praise and hype surrounding Yi Tiantian and contacted relevant parties to delete the widely spread posts under the pretext of "false information."

Finally, he arranged for everyone to wait until the storm passed.

Thanks to Xie Yi's successful decision-making, the day arrived soon enough.

The discussions about Yi Tiantian and Girl Island gradually subsided online. In the era of rapid information turnover, the hot topic was soon replaced by new events.

Although the Girl Island incident attracted public attention, it eventually faded into the vast sea of society, buried in a corner of the world.

Once the storm passed, everything seemed to return to normal.

The capital that had turned their backs on Yi Tiantian during critical moments and canceled their cooperation calls were now blacklisted by Brother Cheng!

When they tried to call again to request cooperation, they found their calls were blocked!

All the partners regretted their decisions deeply, wishing they could invent a time machine to prevent themselves from making that fateful call to cancel their cooperation with Yi Tiantian!

With Yi Tiantian once again becoming a major influencer, many luxury brands began paying attention to him.

They all called to request cooperation!

Moreover, Yi Tiantian had become WE Company's ace artist.

Because Yi Tiantian helped Xie Yi rescue Xie Niao and her fame had grown, she became a rival to the company's top male star, Cheng Zixu.

Therefore, Xie Yi treated Yi Tiantian with the same level of respect as the company's top-tier artists.

For example, he established a dedicated Yi Tiantian studio at the WE Company headquarters and provided her with a full staff.

And now Yi Tiantian had several "teachers" around her, such as the nutritionist who managed her diet and the fitness instructor who handled her physique.

Xie Yi poured all the best resources into Yi Tiantian, a near-obsessive gesture that got everyone in the company shipping their couple.

Some insiders even boldly shared in private group chats:

Once when I delivered documents to President Xie, I found him gazing at his computer screen with such emotion!

So I tiptoed closer and saw that the photo on the screen was actually of Yi Tiantian!

This is definitely love-struck behavior!

The group members chimed in, and soon another insider came forward.

This new insider said:

What's that compared to this! They spent hours together in the office, and I could hear some rustling sounds from the next room!

Goodness, it made me blush!

I ran out of there like a scared rabbit!

The group members felt it wasn't spicy enough and asked if anyone had witnessed something more scandalous.

Just as everyone was eagerly waiting for more juicy details, a string of exclamation marks suddenly appeared in the chat.

Someone yelled in the group:

!!!!!!!

Guys, look downstairs! Is President Xie picking up Tiantian after work?!

Wow, forget about the Sincerity and Trench Coat CP; I'm officially shipping Xie Yi and Yi Tiantian!

Xie Yi and Yi Tiantian are the ultimate couple!

Upon receiving the message, the group members rushed to the windows like excited crows, abandoning their work.

A crowd gathered by the windows of the WE Company building, all looking down at the silver Maybach parked below.

Downstairs, Yi Tiantian got into Xie Yi's personal car and sat beside him in the back seat!

This scene ignited the crowd, and they erupted in sharp exclamations.

"My goodness, all those celebrity couples are fake; only our boss and his little canary are real!"

"They're already developing couple attributes! But it fits so well, I'm going to write fanfiction about them right away!"

"Oh my, these two handsome men are too good to resist! I'm shipping them hard!"

"From today on, I'm all in for Xie Yi. Please keep your other CPs away from me!!!"

While the colleagues were excitedly shipping the couple, the atmosphere inside Xie Yi's car was different.

Yi Tiantian sat somewhat stiffly in her superior's car.

After all, sitting next to her was Xie Yi, the man who held half of the entertainment industry in his hands!

He was the legendary man whose gaze could freeze the world!

Although their interactions on Girl Island were very close, once back in reality, Yi Tiantian still felt a daunting distance from Xie Yi.

Xie Yi seemed to notice Yi Tiantian's nervousness and was about to say something to ease the tension when he heard her inner thoughts.

"President Xie's coldness is minus eight hundred eighty-eight degrees!"

"His future wife will be blessed; no matter how hot the summer gets, she'll have Xie Yi as a walking refrigerator!"

"But this refrigerator can't store anything, so its function is quite limited..."

Yi Tiantian couldn't help but laugh imagining the great president standing at home with a stern face acting as a refrigerator.

Xie Yi: ...Do I really look like a refrigerator?

"What are you laughing about?"

Through the rearview mirror, Xie Yi looked at Yi Tiantian, who was trying hard not to laugh.

Yi Tiantian quickly thought of the saddest things in her life and tried to compose herself: "Nothing, President Xie. I was just thinking about the upcoming company year-end party and feeling happy!"

Xie Yi: ...

Yi Tiantian was making up stories with a straight face!

"The year-end party? Is it that exciting?"

Seeing Yi Tiantian's suppressed smile, Xie Yi suddenly felt playful and wanted to tease her.

"Of course it is! I get to see so many handsome guys and beautiful girls, and also..."

Realizing the person asking was her boss, Yi Tiantian quickly changed her tune: "Also, I can review my work from the past year and look forward to the new one, which makes me very happy!"

Hearing Yi Tiantian's official response to his casual question, Xie Yi's lips curved slightly, and he replied instinctively: "And probably eat a lot of melons, right."

Still caught up in the tension of being questioned by her boss, Yi Tiantian blinked innocently and cautiously asked: "Ah?"

Xie Yi also realized he had probably lost his composure and cleared his throat before saying, "It's nothing. Xie Niao specifically asked me to invite you all over as guests. She said she wants to cook for you herself."

Sure enough, Yi Tiantian's attention was drawn to the word "food." Her eyes widened, sparkling as she responded.

Seeing Yi Tiantian's expectant expression, Xie Yi couldn't help but smile slightly, a warmth that even he didn't notice spreading across his face.

The driver, who had witnessed the entire interaction between Yi Tiantian and President Xie in the car, caught this moment through the rearview mirror.

He felt like he was an NPC in a domineering CEO novel, thinking to himself: "President hasn't smiled so genuinely in a long time!"

The silver Maybach was inexplicably filled with a romantic atmosphere.

Soon, they arrived at President Xie's private apartment.

With the driver's gaze conveying, "President, you two must be happy!" Xie Yi led Yi Tiantian into his apartment.

As soon as Yi Tiantian entered, she saw Xie Niao, her hair neatly tied up. Xie Niao exuded vitality and resilience, carrying a spirit of perseverance.

Life on the Girls' Island was something most people could not endure. Despite the hellish torment, Xie Niao remained beautiful and pure.

She was still gentle, like the first tender flower blooming in early March, beautiful and full of life.

Upon seeing Yi Tiantian, Xie Niao reached out happily and greeted her, "Brother Tiantian! You're here!"

Yi Tiantian, seeing how healthy and confident Xie Niao was after escaping from Girls' Island, felt genuinely happy.

She returned the greeting, "Hello, Sister Niao!"

Xie Niao affectionately linked arms with Yi Tiantian and led her to the dining room.

"Brother Tiantian, I specially learned how to make grilled fish from Auntie. This is my homemade spicy grilled fish!"

Seeing the large grilled fish steaming with spices on the table, Yi Tiantian's eyes instantly sparkled.

Not long after Yi Tiantian sat down, Gang Fengxing and Fei Cheng arrived as well.

This was their first meeting since the incident on Girls' Island.

Everyone knew about the recent online storm surrounding Yi Tiantian, which was also the main concern for Fei Cheng and Gang Fengxing.

"Fortunately, everyone eventually saw the truth and recognized Brother Tiantian as the hero who saved Girls' Island!"

Gang Fengxing raised his glass of juice to toast Yi Tiantian, speaking proudly.

However, Fei Cheng and Xie Yi were not as cheerful; their expressions were rather serious.

After finishing his drink, Gang Fengxing noticed that he seemed to be the only one feeling happy and looked curiously at the others.

Yi Tiantian's thoughts soon explained the reason.

"The public opinion in the past few days was strange, shifting from harsh criticism to excessive praise. What is the purpose behind this?"

"It's a pity we can't get more information about the Dusk Society yet. The truth remains unknown..."

Everyone knew that when things were abnormal, there must be something sinister behind it. They fell into deep thought.

Gang Fengxing realized he had been too simplistic, sensing a larger mystery waiting to be uncovered.

Seeing the somber mood, Xie Niao quickly changed the subject.

"After returning home, I've kept in touch with the girls from Girls' Island. Most of them have been placed in local institutions after the investigation, and I decided to fund their lives."

Hearing Xie Niao's words, the others were pulled out of their gloom and felt a deep respect for the young girl in front of them.

They were surprised that her first act after escaping hardship was not to seek compensation for herself but to help other girls in worse situations.

Compared to those who merely talked about women's rights, Xie Niao was truly a warrior in action!

"Xiaoxia should still be in the shelter, but the girl named Xiaoniao has been safely returned home."

Xie Niao added.

Mentioning Xiaoniao, Yi Tiantian remembered being betrayed by her just before falling unconscious.

"Xiaoniao chose to betray us at a critical moment, almost causing the mission to fail! After being sent back home, she chose to stay in the backward village where her parents live."

"In the end, Xiaoniao followed traditional customs, getting married and having children. Her life isn't painful, but it's full of mundane struggles."

"But for a girl who only seeks a simple life, this outcome might be acceptable!"

Yi Tiantian indulged in some gossip about Xiaoniao.

Xie Niao sighed deeply.

No matter what, the girls from Girls' Island had successfully gained new lives, which was the best possible outcome!

After finishing the gossip about Xiaoniao, Yi Tiantian also found out about the aftermath of Girls' Island.

"Some of the rescued girls have finally returned home, while those unwilling or unable to contact their families have been supported and housed in shelters."

"The perverts who built and invested in Girls' Island, along with all the demons on the island, have been arrested and received their due punishment! Although they held some power, most were already at the end of their ropes, and their resistance was futile!"

"Chen Chen's orphanages have been officially taken over by social welfare institutions, ensuring the orphans will no longer be taken to Girls' Island never to return!"

"Girls' Island has been completely sealed off and preserved as evidence. Once a place nurturing delicate flowers, it will now become an abandoned island overrun with weeds!"

"Girls' Island and its related personnel have been completely abandoned by the Dusk Society, left to fend for themselves!"

Although the mysterious organization "Twilight Society" behind the events has not fully surfaced, everyone has successfully resolved the incident on Maiden Island. This is already something to be celebrated!

Xie Niao, hearing about the bright future of the girls and the ultimate downfall of that evil island, couldn't help but get teary-eyed with emotion.

She stood up and bowed to the four men, sincerely thanking them: "Thank you all for helping me escape and for saving so many trafficked girls!"

Yi Tiantian quickly pulled Xie Niao back up, smiling and saying, "Actually, the one who deserves thanks is yourself. Despite the circumstances, you never gave up gathering evidence. It was this positive attitude that led to your rescue and the rescue of the other girls."

Xie Niao hadn't shed a single tear on Maiden Island, but now she finally let her tears fall down her cheeks.

"Tiantian Gege, thank you!"

Yi Tiantian gently hugged the crying Xie Niao and softly patted her back.

Everyone present was deeply moved by this scene.

To lighten the mood, Gang Fengxing joked, "Niao Jiejie, did you notice that Tiantian Gege was cross-dressing?"

Xie Niao wiped away her tears with the tissue Fei Cheng handed her. Hearing Gang Fengxing's question, she suddenly seemed to recall something and became excited.

"I have to say, Tiantian Gege's features are really delicate. When dressed as a girl, it's hard to tell at first glance!"

Then she turned to her brother Xie Yi and said, "And I think Tiantian Gege looks particularly well-matched with my brother when in drag. They look like a real couple sitting together!"

Seeing Xie Niao say such a chillingly romantic thing with a shy expression, Gang Fengxing, who had posed the question, was the first to tactfully oppose it.

"Haha, does that mean he looks out of place now in male attire?"

But Xie Niao replied seriously, "Not at all; in fact, I think they look even more matched!"

Gang Fengxing, having dug himself into a hole, was speechless.

Fei Cheng sat nearby, seemingly expressionless, but his mind was racing.

Why are they all pairing up?!

Looks like he needs to step up his game!

This time, it's for the honor of their sincere couple!

Xie Yi usually disliked discussing matters of the heart, but this time he surprisingly didn't refute anything.

First, these words came from his beloved sister, and second...

Ever since Yi Tiantian, who was like a little sun, appeared, the ice in his heart seemed to be melting bit by bit.

He, who had never cared about love, felt a fluttering sensation.

This was a magical and wonderful experience for him.

However, Xie Yi expressed his affection very subtly. Unlike Gang Fengxing's directness or Fei Cheng's attentiveness, he was more like a guardian watching over Yi Tiantian from afar.

Just seeing her live a vibrant life was enough.

Xie Niao continued joking, "Several little girls were a bit jealous of Tiantian Gege back then. How could someone be so beautiful and have such a good figure? It was unfair! They must have been shocked to find out that the pretty little mute Yi Yi was actually a boy!"

Fei Cheng and Gang Fengxing both agreed, as they thought Yi Tiantian looked stunning in drag!

During the mission on Maiden Island, Xie Yi's entire focus was on finding his sister, so he didn't develop any special feelings for Yi Tiantian.

Even when Yi Tiantian sat in his arms, Xie Yi didn't feel anything special.

But now, recalling it, his heart skipped a beat.

At that time, he seemed to have smelled a unique fragrance from Yi Tiantian...

Xie Yi forced himself to take a deep breath to suppress his thoughts.

"If only I could have Tiantian Gege as my sister-in-law," Xie Niao, noticing her brother's interest, gave a perfect assist, "Brother, you need to work harder!"

Xie Yi, who had been lost in thought, snapped back to reality when his sister called him. He cleared his throat and responded softly, "Mm."

Fei Cheng and Gang Fengxing instantly felt a sense of alarm.

Did this mean they officially had a new rival?

How infuriating!

Xie Niao, seeing her brother finally showing interest, was thrilled and immediately raised her glass, "Well, cheers to my brother getting his sister-in-law soon!"

Though reluctant, the others didn't want to disappoint the young girl and joined her in raising their glasses.

Gang Fengxing exclaimed loudly, "To the future!"

Fei Cheng glanced at Yi Tiantian across the table and raised his glass, saying solemnly, "To our future!"

Yi Tiantian naturally assumed Fei Cheng meant everyone, so she echoed, "To our future!"

They clinked their glasses and drank their beverages.

As they drank and ate grilled fish, it soon turned ten o'clock.

Fei Cheng stood on the balcony enjoying the breeze, just as Yi Tiantian emerged from the bathroom.

In the dining room, Gang Fengxing was playing drinking games with the Xie siblings, who had never been to a bar before, and laughter filled the air.

In contrast, the balcony was much quieter.

"Brother Fei, what are you doing here?"

Yi Tiantian hurried to Fei Cheng's side and saw his profile as he gazed into the distance.

Before Fei Cheng could speak, he heard an excited inner voice.

"Nüwa, I'm going to fight you! Why did you make Actor Fei so handsome? Ahhh!"

"It's the kind of handsomeness that deserves a dedicated modeler to immortalize it!!"

Fei Cheng glanced at Yi Tiantian's expression and found her surprisingly calm.

"But how strange! Although Gang Fengxing and Xie Yi are also undeniably handsome, I wouldn't be this excited..."

"Could it be that I..."

Hearing this, Fei Cheng's heart tightened.

Could Tiantian...

The moonlight was gentle, streaming through the large floor-to-ceiling windows of Xie Yi's apartment, bathing them both in its glow.

At that moment, everything was silent except for Fei Cheng's fervent heartbeat.

He finally heard Yi Tiantian's next thought!

"Could it be that I'm just admiring Actor Fei's looks?!"

"Yes, that must be it!"

Yi Tiantian firmly believed this in her heart.

Fei Cheng felt his heart stop, realizing his hopes had been dashed.

But after a second, he asked calmly, "Tiantian, are you done eating?"

Yi Tiantian nodded vigorously, patting her round belly. "I'm full! Xie Niao's grilled fish is delicious; she's beautiful and talented!"

Fei Cheng looked into Yi Tiantian's sparkling eyes under the moonlight, feeling himself melting. He continued with her words.

"Yes, she's indeed a good girl."

"But the operation on Maiden Island was quite dangerous. Fortunately, the police arrived in time!"

Yi Tiantian sighed, looking out at the cityscape.

"Yes, and the fire was intense..."

Thinking about it, Fei Cheng's heart felt like it was being squeezed.

He resolved never to let Yi Tiantian face such danger again!

But Yi Tiantian, oblivious to Fei Cheng's concern, continued recounting her experiences on Maiden Island.

Staring at Yi Tiantian's pink lips, Fei Cheng felt a sudden urge.

However, before he could act on it, everyone who had been in the restaurant came out.

Gang Fengxing rushed between Fei Cheng and Yi Tiantian, slinging his arm around them and loudly asked, "What are you two talking about? Brother Tiantian, I want to know too!"

In response to Gang Fengxing's enthusiastic interruption, Yi Tiantian recounted her experiences on Maiden Island once more.

Gang Fengxing listened intently, widening his eyes dramatically at crucial moments.

Fei Cheng found Gang Fengxing's antics beneath him but noticed Xie Yi's first taste of jealousy.

Xie Yi wanted Yi Tiantian to share more with him too.

Unconsciously, Xie Yi joined Gang Fengxing and Yi Tiantian, quietly watching Yi Tiantian's animated expressions.

As they were all vying for attention, Xie Niao, who had been scrolling through her phone, suddenly exclaimed.

"Are kids these days really that impressive?!"

This caught Yi Tiantian's attention, and she stopped her story to look at Xie Niao.

"What's wrong, Sister Niao?"

Xie Niao showed her phone screen to everyone.

"I follow this internet-famous kid, and he's going to attempt a Guinness World Record next week!"

Everyone looked at Xie Niao's screen, seeing a little boy standing with his parents.

The boy, though looking at the camera, wore a peculiar half-smile, holding a model airplane.

"What record is he attempting?" Xie Yi asked curiously.

"He's trying to become the youngest person to pilot a helicopter!"

Xie Niao's disbelief was evident as she showed everyone the challenge declaration posted by the boy.

"Oh my god, I can't take this life where the old are better than me and the young are better than me!"

Gang Fengxing was visibly shocked and quickly searched for the boy's social media account.

"The kid looks only about ten years old. How can he possibly pilot a helicopter? That's too dangerous."

Fei Cheng was equally surprised.

"The boy's name is Mi Huo, and he just turned ten in July!"

"He is indeed going to attempt a Guinness World Record next week, but contrary to what he wrote in his challenge declaration, this is all his parents' wish, not his own dream!"

"Mi Huo's parents, one a private tutor and the other a retired pilot, imposed their desire to fly on their ten-year-old child and even pushed him to attempt a Guinness World Record, bordering on madness!"

Yi Tiantian's inner monologue brought everyone a new piece of sensational news.

Everyone sighed in disbelief.

Parents imposing their own wishes on their children is a common phenomenon in the country, so it wasn't surprising.

But for Mi Huo's parents to be so reckless as to let a nearly ten-year-old child fly a plane, it was truly beyond comprehension!

At this moment, Xie Niao spoke up again.

"Since I follow Mi Huo online and have promoted him on my account before, he sent me a private message with an invitation, saying I can bring someone to watch the event live next week."

Hearing there was a chance to witness the event firsthand, Yi Tiantian immediately raised her hand without hesitation.

"Sister Xie Niao, can you take me along? I want to go too!"

The others had already anticipated Yi Tiantian's enthusiasm for such events and didn't compete with her for the opportunity.

However, Yi Tiantian's inner monologue once again stunned everyone.

"The weather next week is extremely bad, completely unsuitable for flying! But Mi Huo's parents show no intention of stopping this!"

"They forced the sleepy Mi Huo to continue flying, ultimately leading to a tragic accident where both the plane and he perished!"

"The plane encountered strong turbulence mid-air, and the inexperienced young Mi Huo made a fatal error, causing the plane to plummet from great heights! In the end, search and rescue teams could only find a few remnants of the plane, and Mi Huo's body was nowhere to be found!"

"These selfish parents sacrificed a ten-year-old life just to fulfill their own dreams!"