Chapter 179: Reaping the Consequences 1/2

Bai Ruoruo grew increasingly uneasy as she listened. Fearing the old beggar inside hadn’t done his job, she quietly entered to check the situation.

As soon as she entered, she was grabbed by the neck and pulled inside.

Bai Ruoruo, terrified, said, “It’s me, it’s me, let go!”

But the person said nothing and didn’t loosen their grip. Instead, they leaned in, their breath reeking of foul odor.

The stench made Bai Ruoruo nauseous. She pushed the man’s face away and looked around.

The thatched cottage was dark, with only the moonlight filtering through the windows, casting a dim glow that barely revealed silhouettes.

But there was no sign of Jiang Mi in the room, only the half-naked old beggar.

Bai Ruoruo screamed, “Where’s Jiang Mi? Didn’t I tell you to kidnap and force her? Where is she?”

The old beggar spat, “Shut up, you little slut!”

While speaking, he started tearing at Bai Ruoruo’s clothes.

Bai Ruoruo panicked, shouting, “I-I’m Bai Ruoruo, your employer. Don’t tear my clothes! Wait, I’ll get Jiang Mi for you. We agreed, didn’t we? As long as you sleep with Jiang Mi, I’ll give you fifty thousand!”

“What Jiang Mi? Just be quiet. I’m dying here!” The old beggar ripped off her top.

Exposed to the air, the chill made Bai Ruoruo shiver.

The old beggar was filthy and smelly, making Bai Ruoruo feel even more disgusted. She slapped the man’s face and yelled, “Let go of me! How dare you touch me?”

The old beggar was enraged, hitting her back and cursing, “If it weren’t for the drugged drink you gave me, I wouldn’t be feeling this way. Oh, I get it now—you drugged me!”

“No, no, if you touch me, I’ll report you and have you jailed!” Bai Ruoruo shrieked.

“Report? You drugged me, so we’re just having a forced affair,” the old beggar said, continuing his assault.

Bai Ruoruo’s head was spinning from the beating.

The old beggar was a local bachelor. Bai Ruoruo had hired him, paying him a sum and convincing him that female celebrities value their reputation and would not make a fuss. She even promised him money to keep quiet if things went wrong.

The old beggar, naturally, had no objections; who wouldn’t want a free wife?

Fearing the old beggar might not succeed, Bai Ruoruo had even given him a larger dose of the drugged alcohol in advance.

Now, seeing the murderous glint in the old beggar’s eyes, Bai Ruoruo was overwhelmed with fear. She screamed for help, her voice hoarse and desperate.

The old beggar, furious, grabbed Bai Ruoruo by the hair and slammed her head against the wall, causing a bloody head wound and tearing her clothes apart.

【What’s going on here?】

【This looks like a horror story!】

【So Bai Ruoruo’s scheme to frame Jiang Mi backfired on her!】

【Forget everything else, call the police!】

【Ugh, this is so disgusting! This man is filthy, smelly, and revolting!】

The internet exploded, and the police received reports. The production team rushed to respond as well.

Inside the house, the director, Gu Chuan, Jiang Mi, and several other key figures were discussing plans for the next variety show.

After all, Gu Chuan had previously stated he would invest in the director’s next project.

Such a generous investor had to be officially signed on.

Suddenly, the door was flung open, and a staff member rushed in, breathless. “It’s a disaster! Director, there’s a serious problem!”

The director was discussing a collaboration with Gu Chuan and Jiang Mi, and the show had just wrapped up. What could possibly go wrong?

The director waved his hand dismissively, “We’re in the middle of important business. Please step out.”

The staff member, frantic, said, “No, no, it’s really serious. Bai Ruoruo’s with the old beggar from the village!”

The director was about to scold the assistant for causing a commotion, but when he heard this, he froze, his face going pale. He jumped up, “Where, where is it?”

The assistant, equally anxious, said, “Director, you need to go see for yourself. The live stream was on, and netizens have already called the police.”

The director’s heart sank. He was about to run outside but stopped to address Gu Chuan and Jiang Mi.

“Mr. Gu, Miss Jiang, please go back and rest. I’ll check on this immediately.”

Jiang Mi, unfazed, said, “We’ve been colleagues. We should go see too.”

The director was deeply moved. Although Bai Ruoruo had been targeting Jiang Mi, Jiang Mi still cared about her.

This is what true character looks like!

Everyone hurried to the scene.

Bai Ruoruo was sitting on the bed, crying with a tear-streaked face, wrapped in a blanket. Her exposed skin showed clear signs of blood and injury.

On the other side was the village beggar, casually covered with a blanket, his arms and legs bare. His face was flushed, and there were suspicious marks on his body.

What had happened was obvious.

Bai Ruoruo, who had been sitting there in a daze, suddenly saw Jiang Mi appear. Her eyes burned with intense hatred, and she tried to lunge towards Jiang Mi.

“Jiang Mi, it’s you! It’s all your fault!”

Jiang Mi, intrigued, replied, “What did I do to you?”

“You, you made me be defiled by this beggar. Ah, Jiang Mi, I’m going to kill you!” Bai Ruoruo cried and shouted, her voice hoarse with rage.

Jiang Mi’s expression turned cold and serious. “Bai Ruoruo, you need to provide evidence when you make accusations. I have been with others all day and haven’t done anything wrong alone. If you want to frame me, don’t blame me for calling the police.”

Bai Ruoruo, now somewhat deranged, didn’t care about the details. She shouted, “You were supposed to go to the thatched cottage, but you deliberately avoided it and got me into this mess.”

Jiang Mi pretended to be shocked and asked, “Why should I have gone to the thatched cottage? Oh, I remember now. Someone did come to call me to the thatched cottage. Was that you who sent them?”

“It was you! You knew all along, so you deliberately set me up and led me here. Jiang Mi, you ruined me! I won’t let you get away with this. I’m calling the police!” Bai Ruoruo’s voice was full of hatred.

Before Jiang Mi could respond, others couldn’t listen any longer.

“Bai Ruoruo, you need to have a conscience. You’re the one who tried to harm Jiang Mi, and now you’re shamelessly turning the tables.”

“Yeah, you’re despicable. You got what you deserved!”

Bai Ruoruo felt something was wrong. She was the victim, so why was everyone blaming her and not helping her?

“No, that’s not right. It’s all Jiang Mi’s fault.”

Jiang Mi sneered, “Bai Ruoruo, it’s pointless to twist the truth now. There’s plenty of evidence online showing your own wrongdoing.”

Hearing this, Bai Ruoruo froze. “What did you say?”

Evidence of her wrongdoing online?

Aside from conspiring with Shen Mingxuan, no one else knew about her plans. And about half an hour ago, when she came to the thatched cottage and cursed the old beggar, she might have…

Could it be that all those moments were recorded?

Bai Ruoruo looked up abruptly and saw a camera in the corner of the room.

Originally, after the variety show ended, the production team had removed all the cameras from the houses.

However, Bai Ruoruo had her own plan and bribed the staff to keep one camera.

And now, that camera was documenting her own disgrace.

Her humiliation, dirtiness, and vile actions were all exposed!

Bai Ruoruo’s face turned ashen with fear.

To make matters worse, Jiang Mi added, “The enthusiastic viewers in the live stream have already called the police. They’re on their way.”

As if summoned by her words, the police arrived.

Seeing the police, Bai Ruoruo immediately burst into tears and tried to blame Jiang Mi for everything.

In her view, Jiang Mi must have discovered her plan and framed her. Since she was the victim now, the police must bring justice!

Moreover, she had lost everything and needed to drag Jiang Mi down with her!

But unexpectedly, the police, far from helping her, handcuffed her and said they were taking her in for questioning.

“Officers, are you mistaken? I’m the victim. Jiang Mi is the one who harmed me. She’s the criminal and should be questioned, not me! You can’t do this to me. You’re covering for her!”

“Miss Bai, you are suspected of plotting to frame Miss Jiang. We have video, audio, and witness evidence. You are under arrest.”

“No, no, that’s not true. It’s all fake. Jiang Mi forced me. I’m innocent, innocent!” Bai Ruoruo’s face was deathly pale as she hugged her head and screamed pitifully.

No one sympathized with her. Although they hadn’t seen the live stream, screenshots of the thatched cottage scene had spread widely online.

Yikes!

So eye-watering!

Meanwhile, the old beggar, now in custody, knew he had to distance himself from Bai Ruoruo. He must shift all the blame to her.

So, without holding back, he told the police everything about Bai Ruoruo.

“Officers, I’m innocent. I didn’t force her; she came to me on her own. Probably afraid I couldn’t satisfy her, she even gave me a drugged drink!”

The old beggar continued to distance himself, claiming that his poverty and momentary trust in Bai Ruoruo led to the mishap. He insisted that the relationship was not his fault; Bai Ruoruo had drugged him, making him unable to act rationally.

The police, of course, could not take just one side’s word. They were focused on evidence.