Chapter 225: Survival Game (54)

"Mom, you didn't say anything else besides that video, did you? You didn't mention anything about livestream shopping or the like, right?"

"No! I just cried like you told me to, saying how I couldn't breathe from the heartache after losing my daughter..."

"..."

How could she even make up such a lie? Wasn't she afraid Xie Yang would go online to clarify things?

Xu Ninghui frowned, just about to teach her mother to record another video, not just to cry, but to talk about some things from her daughter's childhood to show that she had been thinking of her every moment all these years...

"Ding-dong!"

"Ding-dong!"

The several major influencer accounts she followed posted new updates almost simultaneously—

#The State steps in to take a stand for the top player#

#Is Wanyi actually unloved by her parents in real life? #

#Is this the 'leeching' player you all keep talking about? #

#32 players speak out collectively#

With a heart full of trepidation, Xu Ninghui tapped into one of the posts, scanned it at a glance, and suddenly felt the world go black.

It's over, it's all over!

Xie Yang is actually the GY who ranks first on both leaderboards?!

This was something Xu Ninghui had never expected.

She quickly forced herself to calm down.

Regardless of how Xie Yang ascended to the throne of the dual-leaderboard number one, at this moment, their family could no longer continue to cling to her or suck her blood, otherwise, it would only lead their family to total ruin.

After calming down, Xu Ninghui hurriedly called Chen Nianfang, and in a low, urgent voice, urged: "Mom! Hurry up and delete the video! Cancel the account!"

"Why!"

Chen Nianfang was still feeling smug about her video hitting the top of the trending list.

"Just listen to me! Delete it and take it down immediately! Otherwise, we're in big trouble!"

However, before Chen Nianfang could delete the video that had hit the trending list, a new account registered today rocketed to the top of the trending list.

This new account was a combination of letters and numbers, with zero followers and zero following; at first glance, it looked even more like a burner account than most small accounts.

But it was this account that had received official verification.

Weibo ID: GY

Personal Verification: *Survival Game* dual-leaderboard number one player.

The only post, published a few minutes ago, contained only two sentences and an audio clip:

【I am the bottom-tier player you all claim 'leeched off others the whole time and survived to the end of the game.'】

【Why don't I acknowledge my birth mother? Because she doesn't deserve it!】

Attached below were four audio clips.

The first was Chen Nianfang complaining to Xu Ninghui on the phone—

"You tell me, are those Cadres in the neighborhood committee just bored and have nothing better to do? It's my daughter I gave birth to, whether I acknowledge her or not is my business, what does it have to do with them? Why are they running back and forth so enthusiastically? Are they expecting me to give them benefits or something?"

The second was Chen Nianfang arguing with her ex-husband on the phone—

"... It's been so many years, are you still blaming me? I admit I was busy trying on clothes at the time and didn't pay attention to her, but who told her to run around blindly? And you, you said nicely you were going to buy ice cream for us, but what happened? You were just hiding in the car being lazy... Enough! I don't want to bring up old, moldy history. Anyway, at the reunion meeting, if she tries to hold us accountable for what happened back then, we have to keep our stories consistent and just say she was the one who was naughty and got lost..."

The third was Xu Ninghui teaching Chen Nianfang on the phone how to film a video to win the audience's sympathy...

The last one was what just happened—Chen Nianfang excitedly calling Xu Ninghui to say she had hit the trending list, asking Xu Ninghui how many followers she needed to start livestream shopping...

As soon as this new account and this post were published, they stirred up a thousand waves on the internet.

Holy crap!

The player they thought was at the bottom was actually the top player on both leaderboards?

The Chen Nianfang they sympathized with was actually the one who deserved to be spurned by thousands of people?

Everyone surfing the internet right now wished they could poke their own eyes out.

Fortunately, the Guo family stepped in to verify the Weibo for the top player, letting everyone know the truth and see the essence of things.

【Sob! Big Boss, I was wrong! Please forgive me! (Kneeling down)】

【Big Boss, I'm sorry!】

【Big Boss, I'm sorry!】

【Big Boss, I'm sorry!】

Beneath Xie Yang's post, a neat row of apologies followed.

The number of followers, likes, replies, and reposts skyrocketed every second.

Xie Yang didn't pay attention to these; after posting, she @-ed everyone in the player group:

【Everyone! Thank you for your righteous support! I'm going back to Xuancheng this weekend to reunite with my adoptive family. Is everyone free next weekend? Let's find a place to gather! I'll treat everyone to a meal!】

Ming Hao sent a voice message weakly: "Big Sister, can you take me and Chen to Xuancheng? We are currently in a 'runaway from home' state. But don't worry, after my dad finishes dealing with those relatives and friends at home, he will also go to Xuancheng. He has mentioned it several times; he must thank you in person."

Chang Lebao: "Ah? You're all going to Xuancheng? Then I'm going too! Sister Xie, can I bring my parents along? They also really want to thank you in person!"

Feng Hongmei: "Going to Xuancheng? Add me! No! Add my whole family, is that okay? I'll pay for all the expenses myself! It's been so many days since I came back, and my family still hasn't recovered; they want to be with me every second."

Zhuang Fuda: "How about this, I'll take my family to fly to Xuancheng first and book a hotel near the Big Boss's family gathering. I'll cover the hotel costs! No matter how many of you come, there will be room! I received everyone's help in the game, it's time for me, Lao Zhuang, to repay everyone!"

"Since Lao Zhuang is covering the hotel, then I'll cover the banquet!"

"I'll be responsible for the drinks!"

"..."

Xie Yang couldn't help but laugh: "It's enough that you all come! You don't need to bring anything!"

How could she be a little rich woman with a net worth of over ten billion now and still let her guests book their own hotels, private rooms, and bring their own drinks when she was the one treating?

Main System: 【Host, System helped you collect Chen Nianfang's call logs; why don't I see you thanking me politely?】

Xie Yang: "Didn't you deduct points?"

Deducting points so eagerly—did it think she didn't see?

Sub-system: 【Host, it's no longer a natural disaster environment now; am I useless? Wuu wuu...】

Xie Yang: "Regardless of whether it's a natural disaster apocalypse or not, I think you're useful, so you are useful!"

Checking in every day earns points, and there's a chance to trigger a Material Box, plus 10 cubic meters of space every thirty days... what do these functions have to do with whether it's the apocalypse? It's basically a mobile Warehouse, okay! It's just as much of a great helper to humanity in peaceful times!

Sub-system was moved to tears: 【Host, you're so kind! Don't forget to sign in!】

"..."

"Squeak squeak!"

Was the little furry monkey mocking her?

She shot a murderous look over: I'll send you to the Beijing Zoo tomorrow!

"Squeak squeak squeak!"

Taking advantage of Xie Yang's lack of guard, the golden snub-nosed monkey snatched her phone and, familiar with the process, found Fu Zhangzheng's contact number and dialed it.

After a few long rings, it was answered: "Xie Yang?"

The deep voice resonated throughout the room due to the speakerphone, and only then did Xie Yang realize what bad thing the furry child had done.

Just as she was about to speak, she saw the little furry monkey "squeaking" at the phone, as if it were filing a complaint.

"Mao Mao?" Fu Zhangzheng was surprised for a moment, then chuckled, "You say you made her angry? She wants to send you away? You want to come to my place? Sure! When? I'll come pick you up!"

"???"

Xie Yang grabbed the little furry monkey and leaned toward the phone:

"You can understand what it says?"

"How is that possible!" The man's pleasant, low laughter came from the other end of the phone, "I was just making it up to tease it."

"..."

"By the way, are Xiao Ming and the others all going to Xuancheng to see you this weekend?"

"Yeah, it was a whim, but since they want to come, let them come! There's no time like the present. You should come too if you have time."

Hearing this, Fu Zhangzheng gave a bitter smile; he really wanted to come, but he happened to have a Task.

"It's fine." Xie Yang expressed her understanding, "Come if you can; if you can't, then we'll just schedule it for next time."

"Alright." He said with a low chuckle, "I'll bring you a gift when I return."

Xie Yang raised an eyebrow, vaguely catching the unspoken meaning in his words.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling window, the chirping of cicadas could be heard faintly, and in the grass downstairs, a stray cat seemed to be calling for a mate.

Before she knew it, summer had arrived, and how many summers were left in the rest of her life?

What would be the harm in having a romance with him that only concerns the wind and the moon?