Chapter 97: 97. Chapter 97: Killing the Heart by Destroying the Reputation

97. Chapter 97: Killing the Heart by Destroying the Reputation

"Zhennian, how is it?"

Bai Fengxia asked anxiously.

Luo Zhennian's face darkened; he put down his phone, shook his head, and said, "The call won't go through."

"Oh my god!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Fengxia let out a pained cry, then staggered backward, nearly collapsing.

"Mom, be careful!"

Luo Xixi hurriedly steadied Bai Fengxia.

Tears streamed down Bai Fengxia's face. One situation after another left her at a loss, and she simply didn't know how to cope. With tears falling, she choked out, "How could things turn out like this? Xichuan couldn't possibly do that to Shiqing. Does Shiqing really think her brother would treat her that way? There must be a misunderstanding. Why didn't Shiqing wait for us before leaving? Why won't she answer the phone?"

Seeing Bai Fengxia crying her eyes out, Luo Xixi felt unbearable heartache.

She could only comfort Bai Fengxia, saying, "Mom, don't worry. Since we can't find Luo Shiqing, let's go see Big Brother first, ask him what the situation is, and see what he has to say!"

In truth, compared to Luo Shiqing, Luo Xixi was even more worried about Big Brother's situation.

She had always refused to believe that Big Brother would do such a thing. He had clearly awakened his Self-Awareness; for him to act out a plot where his character collapses, Luo Shiqing must have done something to him!

Luo Xixi was very worried.

She hoped Big Brother would be alright!

Under Luo Xixi's suggestion, the group found Luo Xichuan again.

"My son!!"

Seeing Luo Xichuan sitting in a chair under supervision, Bai Fengxia could no longer control herself; she rushed over first to embrace him, crying, "What on earth is going on? Mom doesn't believe you would lay a hand on Shiqing. Hurry and explain it clearly to the police!"

However.

Luo Xichuan had no reaction.

His suit, which was always meticulous and without a single wrinkle, was now crumpled, and his shirt underneath was worn sloppily, as if something had truly happened before.

"Xichuan?"

Seeing her son not responding to her, Bai Fengxia was somewhat puzzled.

She let go of Luo Xichuan, cupped his face to make him look at her, and asked in confusion, "Xichuan, what's wrong with you? Mom is asking you a question—what on earth is going on? Why would Shiqing think you wanted to do something untoward to her?"

Luo Xichuan's eyes lacked any luster. Hearing his mother's question, he waited a few seconds before suddenly revealing a twisted smile and saying, "It's not a misunderstanding. I just like Shiqing, but she let me down and got together with another man. So, I want to possess her and make her completely mine. She is mine, and I will absolutely not give her to anyone! Absolutely!!!"

"!!!!"

Hearing Luo Xichuan's words, Bai Fengxia was deeply shocked. She looked at her son with an expression of disbelief and exclaimed, "Xichuan, what are you saying? Have you gone mad?! Do you even know what kind of nonsense you're spouting?"

Luo Zhennian also walked up quickly at this moment. He grabbed Luo Xichuan by the collar and said in a deep voice, "Luo Xichuan, did you take the wrong medicine?! You scoundrel! Who told you to have those kinds of thoughts about your own sister? Tell me, did you take drugs!? Have you lost your mind?!"

But Luo Xichuan was as stubborn as if he had eaten iron. Even with his parents saying this, he remained unmoved, his expression frantic as he said, "I didn't take the wrong medicine! I've just been holding back for too long! Anyway, Luo Shiqing isn't my biological sister, so there's no problem even if I'm with her! Our Luo Family raised her for so many years, yet she wants to be with another man. What's wrong with me stopping her?!"

"You really are mad! Mad!! Luo Xichuan, how can you say such things!"

Luo Zhennian was trembling with rage.

He didn't believe this was his son's true intention, but for him to say such things at the police station—wasn't he just destroying himself? Did he even know what he was doing?!

Bai Fengxia was also weeping bitterly, saying, "Xichuan, were you threatened by someone? Mom doesn't believe your words. Tell me, what is going on? Why would you say this? Tell Mom quickly that this is all fake!"

"Hahaha, think whatever you want..."

Luo Xichuan maintained an indifferent attitude.

This made the hearts of the Luo Family grow even colder.

Standing to the side, Luo Xixi watched her usually gentle and rational Big Brother as if he had become a different person. A chill surged from the soles of her feet and spread throughout her entire body, as if she had fallen into an ice cellar.

【Tong'er, how could Big Brother become like this? He is not this kind of person at all! Is he being controlled? Is it because Luo Shiqing used some method to make him like this, right?!】

The Baby System came online and said: 【This indeed does not fit Luo Xichuan's character profile. When a Host performs tasks, although they can influence a character's behavior within a certain range, it must remain within the basic character profile. Luo Xichuan's profile is gentle, introverted, calm, and rational. The madness and recklessness he is showing now are indeed inconsistent with his previous personality. This is indeed the result of the Host's forceful interference, but it feels like it doesn't comply with the regulations. Forcibly changing a character profile is a violation!】

【So they are cheating?!】

Luo Xixi asked.

The Baby System's voice also became serious: 【That is very possible! Otherwise, Luo Xichuan's behavior cannot be explained. Host, I will immediately report this situation to Headquarters. If it can be determined that the female lead is cheating, their mission will be terminated immediately, and then the Luo Family can be saved!】

【Then go report it quickly!】

【Received!】

After finishing the chat with the Baby System.

Luo Xixi looked toward Luo Xichuan again. Because of his words, his parents were already heartbroken and devastated. She walked toward her Big Brother, wanting to see if she could use family affection to awaken his Self-Awareness.

"Big Brother..."

Who would have thought.

Just as Luo Xixi spoke, Luo Xichuan suddenly revealed a fierce look, pushed aside his parents, and lunged at Luo Xixi, saying with a hideous expression, "Bitch! You disaster! It's all because of you that Shiqing has become so miserable! If it weren't for you, she wouldn't have thrown herself into another man's arms. It's all you! It's all your fault that I lost Shiqing. Go to hell!!!"

As he said this, Luo Xichuan reached out to choke Luo Xixi's neck. Luo Xixi blocked his hands, her heart aching in spasms—not because of his words, but because of the pain of seeing him act in a way so contrary to his character.

Big Brother must not want this.

Because just yesterday, he was still thinking about coming home early to keep her company, buying her cake, and sitting down to have a heart-to-heart with her. Yet in just one day, he had become like this.

This was Luo Shiqing's doing.

She was forcing Big Brother to do things he was completely unwilling to do. She must have known he was awakening his Self-Awareness, so she wanted to destroy him!

And what was Big Brother thinking right now?

Was he still clear-headed inside, knowing he shouldn't be like this, yet unable to control himself, forced to watch helplessly as he destroyed himself step by step and hurt the people he loved?

Truly killing the heart by destroying the reputation!

Just thinking of this possibility made Luo Xixi's entire body turn cold!