Chapter 405: Chapter 17: The Daily Life of a Foodie (Part 17)

Lin Duo’er’s heart skipped a beat, though her face remained impassive. Internally, she was flustered. She had clearly uninstalled the software, deleted the images, and even reinstalled the computer’s system. How could they still trace it back to that computer?

Lin Duo’er bit her lip, “Officer, you must be mistaken. That computer isn’t mine; it was left by a previous tenant. I only bought it for three hundred bucks. I didn’t edit any pictures, nor did I maliciously spread those inappropriate photos.”

“Ms. Lin, according to our investigation, you’ve been renting here for a year, and the photo editing happened in November, which clearly contradicts what you’re saying. Please cooperate with us.”

Lin Duo’er kept trying to argue her way out of it.

Meanwhile, the live broadcast was in an uproar.

Initially, they didn’t believe Lin Duo’er could be that kind of person. They had even scolded the trolls who came in to stir the pot.

Now, hearing all this made them start to doubt. Was Xiao Duoduo really the mastermind behind it all? Was everything stated on the forum true?

It must be real, right? After all, the police came looking for her. Why wouldn’t they look for someone else if she were innocent?

Nobody anticipated that Xiao Duoduo would be that kind of person. Ningning and she were like people from two different worlds. And the photos of Xiao Duoduo with that man—could they be real too?

Yu Han, on the other hand, still had his doubts. He had his own network of contacts. He thought for a moment and made a call.

He asked the person on the line with a smile if someone was targeting Lin Duo’er.

The person simply said that on Ningning’s side, they had already taken legal action back in November. The police found a breakthrough after several months, gathered solid evidence, and today’s raid was triggered by a leak. They feared the evidence might be destroyed, so they went to Lin Duo’er’s place overnight. The speed at which information spreads online is incredibly fast; otherwise, they had planned to act the following day.

When Yu Han hung up, he was a bit stunned. He initially thought Ningning was oppressing a newcomer. Given her family background, doing such a thing wasn’t difficult and would also tarnish Xiao Duoduo’s reputation.

After all, Xiao Duoduo inherently showed little respect for her seniors and was subtly stepping on Ningning.

He never imagined it would be completely different from what he thought.

If what the person on the phone said was true, then even when Xiao Duoduo was still just another face in the crowd, she had already planned to sabotage someone else?

Why?

Yu Han closed his eyes, recalling Xiao Duoduo’s tender warmth, her self-respect, and her affectionate yet occasionally shy demeanor that made his blood run hot.

So, if Xiao Duoduo had indeed done this, and Ningning hadn’t hired trolls against her, then was the other matter on the forum true too?

Previously, he didn’t believe it when the people in the live broadcast mentioned it, but now Yu Han opened his computer and directly went to the forum to check.

The post was the hottest on the forum, naturally pinned at the top of the first page.

As soon as he clicked in, Yu Han saw the picture of the woman. Though she looked a bit younger, he recognized her instantly as Lin Duo’er.

In the photo, Lin Duo’er was intimately holding a man’s arm. He recognized the man as well—a flashy new rich guy from a few years back who later went bankrupt after offending the wrong people.

The man was already in his forties or fifties, clearly not one of Lin Duo’er’s relatives.

The intimate manner was obvious, suggesting their relationship was not pure. If they were relatives or friends, the man’s hand wouldn’t have been in such a sensitive place. As the pictures progressed to the point where Yu Han shut the page immediately, he suddenly stood up and angrily threw his computer aside.

Originally, they were in a large office, but he had already dismissed his subordinates earlier due to the unfolding events.

It’s fortunate they had left; otherwise, they would have witnessed him so uncharacteristically discomposed.

Yu Han forced a bitter smile, fearing that once Lin Duo’er’s matters broke out, everyone would know he had supported someone so unscrupulous.

Recalling the time spent with Lin Duo’er, when things got intense and he wanted to take things further, Lin Duo’er would innocently look at him, making him hesitate.

Now he realized how skilled of an actress this woman was.

On the forum, there was a picture of the two in swimwear, with Lin Duo’er clinging to the man intimately at the pool, exuding such warmth and wantonness.

Yu Han sank into the sofa entirely, his eyes filled with pain.

He genuinely liked this young girlfriend, originally contemplating a future together where he could protect her and be with her.

However, how much had this woman hidden, and how much of what she showed was real?

The purer Lin Duo’er seemed before, the more deeply Yu Han was hurt now.

Meanwhile, Lin Duo’er had already left with the police. Despite the overwhelming evidence against her, no matter how she tried to justify herself, it was of no use.

The live broadcast had been shut off too.

Yu Han was ultimately unsatisfied, so he investigated the poster on the forum but found that it was probably a skilled hacker behind it. He couldn’t uncover the person behind it all.

After Lin Duo’er was taken away for a day, the matter settled.

Ningning’s side expressed that they wouldn’t pursue further investigation. Still, the necessary reputation compensation would be required.

Ningning made a statement regarding the matter in the live broadcast.

“Ningning thinks that perhaps the young girl was just temporarily envious. Ningning doesn’t want someone to have no path to follow. She’s still young and just hopes that after this, she never commits such harmful acts again. If Ningning weren’t as articulate or had handled this poorly, would her reputation have been ruined? Such incidents do significant harm to girls.”

Of course, Li Shuning wasn’t that kind-hearted, yet Xiao Duoduo wouldn’t bear much responsibility for this kind of affair. At most, she’d be detained for a while and compensate for some mental distress, as the forum had swiftly deleted the post back then, preventing wide dissemination. By stepping forward to say these things, she could even win some goodwill.

If she didn’t say it, the lawyer might only garner more compensation, but she didn’t need the money.

Due to Ningning’s influence, Xiao Duoduo’s side paid a sum, and the matter concluded.

However, the real follow-up was just beginning.

When Lin Duo’er returned to her rental apartment, she was still somewhat uneasy.

During interrogation, although she kept denying, she knew deep down it was futile. She eventually confessed but tearfully claimed it was youthful ignorance and promised not to dare do it again. She got detained, and Yu Han had not shown up the whole time. She wondered if Yu Han would suspect her?

Would her fans unfollow her due to this incident’s impact?

In hopes of minimizing the fallout, she promptly compensated as soon as Ningning mentioned it, just wishing to return quickly and explain to her fans.

Lin Duo’er also figured that even if she couldn’t continue live-streaming, it didn’t matter. She’d made quite a bit from this competition; with money, she could go anywhere and surely do something else.

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