Chapter 73: Moral Kidnapping

Jun Yan and Yan Wang settled into a side room on the first floor, while Yan Yueqing and Tang Tang occupied separate rooms on the second floor.

Furthermore, Yan Yueqing arranged for the seven-member crew to stay in an adjacent suite, citing convenience as the reason.

This gesture delighted the members but sparked a flurry of envious comments from netizens:

[If Yan Yueqing is so wealthy, why only look after herself and the crew? If she wants to play the generous benefactor, why not book suites for Qin Youran’s team and the Song family too?]

[Exactly! Qin Youran and Xu Li are sharing a standard room with Tian Tian and even paid for the Song family’s accommodation. Meanwhile, Yan Yueqing can’t even put on a proper show of kindness.]

[Oh, who’s being bitter here? The haters? Honestly, why should Yan Yueqing book suites for Qin Youran and her group?]

[They pressured Yan Yueqing to donate in the courtyard, and now they’re expecting her to book suites at the hospital? What’s next? Is everything Yan Yueqing’s fault if it doesn’t meet their expectations?]

[Is Song Xiaoyu part of Qin Youran’s team? Is Qin Youran going to donate money for Song Xiaoyu? They’re just running their mouths about donations and now tagging along to the hospital. If this isn’t riding on Yan Yueqing’s popularity, what is?]

[Let’s not forget, Yueqing donated on camera! She even paid for the compatibility testing! What has Qin Youran done? She started this whole situation!]

The online debate was heavily polarized.

Tang Tang, seemingly anticipating this reaction, celebrated briefly upon entering the suite before worriedly lowering her head. “Sister Yueqing, we only booked rooms for ourselves and the crew. We didn’t book for Sister Xiaoyu’s family… Will we be criticized?”

Yan Yueqing smiled as she removed sharp objects from the table. “They have hands and feet. Why should I book suites for them?”

Tang Tang was taken aback.

Seizing the opportunity, Yan Yueqing added meaningfully, “Tang Tang, money should be spent where it matters most!”

Tang Tang looked puzzled. “Where it matters most?”

“For instance, significant expenses like medical bills – we can help if we’re able. But for daily necessities like food, clothing, and shelter… does Xiaoyu’s family really need our help?” Yan Yueqing guided her thinking. “Consider Uncle Lin’s family. Didn’t they lose almost everything to treat Sister Weiwei?”

Tang Tang nodded, recalling the state of Uncle Lin’s home during the livestream.

Yan Yueqing continued, “What about Sister Xiaoyu’s family?”

Tang Tang had a sudden realization. “Sister Xiaoyu’s family has a big TV, washing machine, refrigerator… and beautiful new quilts!”

“Exactly. They only lack medical expenses. There’s no need for us to worry about everything else for them,” Yan Yueqing said coolly, almost directly implying that Song Hui and his wife were putting on an act.

[Right! I mentioned during the livestream that their living conditions looked decent! Especially Song Xiaohua’s room, with all the electronics and appliances! There’s no way they’re that poor!]

[They even prepared new quilts in advance for the uncertain arrival of the program crew! What poverty? More like crying poor!]

Jun Yan, noticing Tang Tang lost in thought with her chin resting on her hands, crossed his arms and said, “Tang Tang, you need to get used to these situations.”

“Huh?”

Jun Yan’s expression grew serious. “Sister Yueqing booked suites for us so we can be comfortable. She booked suites for the crew to keep them close for convenience. But… why should she care so much about Aunt Qin or Sister Xiaoyu’s family? They’re not related to Sister Yueqing at all.”

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T/N: There wasn’t a proper title for this chapter, so I randomly named it Moral Kidnapping 😅. If you have a better title than mine, do comment below and I’ll change it.

The original title was ‘Updates Resumed, More Chapters Coming Tonight’.