Chapter 140: Lin Li’s Infidelity Exposed
All the guests were munching on snacks, totally engrossed in the drama unfolding before them. They’d never witnessed such an explosive scene. The upcoming entanglements between the Lin family and the Shen family were sure to be even more entertaining. This trip was definitely worth it!
People who had intended to deepen their cooperation with Starlight Group began to change their minds. It was clear that Lin Li had been set up. In high society, having a mistress wasn’t uncommon, but being exposed like this at a birthday banquet—Lin Li was the first case they’d seen.
He didn’t have any sort of defense against this; Lin Li seemed just about as capable as expected. Before Lin Li’s exposure, all members of the Lin family were glued to the large screen, watching as Lin Li turned around, revealing his face. Everyone’s expressions were filled with shock and disbelief.
It really is Brother Li…
How could Brother Li, who already has a fiancée, go behind her back and check into a hotel with another woman?
How could Brother Li do such a thing…
The video on the big screen hadn’t stopped yet, and the two people inside became increasingly wanton and indecent. The guests watched with great interest.
At this moment, Lin Li’s complexion was deathly pale.
“Xiaoli, you…” Lin Qingyan looked at Lin Li in shock. “Is there some kind of misunderstanding here?”
Lin Li’s mind buzzed with noise. He had no idea how to respond. He had originally planned to showcase his talents in front of everyone today, but instead, his relationship with Qin Ruoyao was exposed.
The key issue was that he was engaged, with a fiancée.
Jiang Shuqin stumbled a bit.
“It can’t be, this can’t be.” Jiang Shuqin muttered under her breath. “This must be fake! How could Brother Li possibly do something so scandalous?”
With Brother Li’s character, he would never act like this.
“I know what happened.”
Jiang Shuqin’s emotions grew agitated as she pointed at Brother Lin Xuan. “It must be you! Brother Lin Xuan!”
“That’s right, and you too!”
Jiang Shuqin pointed at Brother Lin Xuan and Qin Ruoyao. “You two used some scheme to frame Brother Li together!”
Everyone looked at Qin Ruoyao.
Brother Lin Xuan lounged back with one leg crossed over the other, showing the scene to Luo Yuan on his phone while enjoying the spectacle.
Jiang Shuqin stormed over and grabbed Qin Ruoyao by the collar. “Speak! How did you frame Brother Li? Tell me your tricks!”
“Auntie, I didn’t frame Brother Li,” Qin Ruoyao shook her head with a pale face.
Lin Li clenched his fists tightly.
This idiot! Calling him so intimately in front of so many people!
Just as Lin Li feared, everyone started whispering.
“This girl named Qin Ruoyao calls Lin Li ‘Brother Li’ so affectionately. To me, this whole incident isn’t accidental; they might have been involved for quite a while.”
“Jiang Shuqin’s defense of Lin Li is laughable. Honestly, Jiang Shuqin looks like a shrew, nothing like a noblewoman.”
Jiang Shuqin sneered. “If you didn’t frame him, then what’s going on with this video?”
“I don’t know, I truly know nothing,” Qin Ruoyao shook her head muttering.
These videos, she always kept in her private album,
She had no idea why they leaked out.
She didn’t want this exposure, not at all.
“Auntie, I didn’t intend to harm Brother Li, please believe me.” Qin Ruoyao clutched Jiang Shuqin’s arm, crying pitifully, looking delicate and vulnerable.
Little did she know, Jiang Shuqin despised this overly dramatic display most of all.
“Slap!” Jiang Shuqin slapped Qin Ruoyao across the face. “You still say you didn’t harm him! This video will ruin his reputation.”
Qin Ruoyao covered her face and cried.
“I really know nothing,” she repeated like a broken record, dazed.
Shen Father stepped onto the stage and said solemnly, “Lin Chang, shouldn’t you give my daughter Qianqian an explanation?”
Shen Qianqian bit her lip, feeling extremely wronged and embarrassed.
She wanted to break off the engagement.
But she couldn’t tolerate Lin Li betraying her before the official breakup.
Wasn’t this embarrassing her?
Lin Chang apologized, “I believe Brother Li would never do such a thing. This video might be deepfaked. We should investigate further before jumping to conclusions.”
An old man stood up.
“Conveniently, I specialize in identifying deepfakes and photo editing. Let me try,” the old man smiled.
“Who is this guy?” someone asked curiously.
“You wouldn’t know this,” another person replied with a grin. “His name is Huang Tian, a tech giant in computer science, highly renowned in Yun city. Domestically, he’s considered the most authoritative expert in deepfake technology.”
“If Lin Chang wants to deny that the person in the video is Lin Li, this is going to backfire.”
“Let’s wait and see the show.”
When Lin Chang saw the old man step forward, his expression predictably darkened. He knew clearly that the person in the video was Lin Li.
He had only hoped to sweep the matter under the rug, but unexpectedly, Old Huang stepped in. Old Huang originally intended to take Lin Li as a student. Now it was likely to fall through.
Lin Chang realized that this situation had to be handled carefully, and they absolutely couldn’t let Old Huang conduct the identification. If it was confirmed that the person in the video was Lin Li, then Brother Li’s reputation would be irreparable.
Lin Chang announced apologetically, “I will investigate this privately. Sorry for ruining everyone’s mood. The birthday party ends here. You may leave now.”
“Hold on.”
Shen Father’s voice rang out firmly.
Lin Chang whispered, “Brother Shen, let’s discuss this behind closed doors. I’ll definitely give you and Qianqian an explanation.”
“No, we’ll settle this right here!” Shen Father smirked coldly. “What? Your son dares to cheat, making our Shen family and Qianqian a laughingstock. Today, I won’t resolve this unless everyone understands clearly.”
“Brother Shen, perhaps there’s a misunderstanding here,” Lin Chang humbly said.
The Shen family was developing well, and they absolutely couldn’t afford to antagonize them. Starlight Group still needed Shen Mao’s help with various matters.
“Misunderstanding? Hahaha, Lin Chang, do you really think I, Shen Mao, am stupid?”
“From what I see, your son seems to enjoy playing around with this Qin Ruoyao, without the slightest regret,” Shen Father angrily retorted.
Qianqian had always been his precious pearl. Before marriage, Lin Li dared to fool around with another woman. After marriage, wouldn’t Lin Li become even more unrestrained?
He would never allow his daughter to endure such humiliation!
