Chapter 42: Qin Youran’s Jealousy

Yan Wang nodded slightly.

Though he said nothing and showed no expression, it was clear he was satisfied.

Che Ting, acting as the voice of the livestream comments, politely asked, “Yueqing, may I ask why you bought an electric wheelchair for Wangwang?”

Yan Yueqing responded openly, “It’s my baby’s first time on a Variety show. I worried too many tasks might tire him out, so I got him this mobility aid.”

This device was actually recommended by Director Tang.

Her son usually had little physical activity, and after his hospital discharge, he couldn’t engage in strenuous exercise. She genuinely feared the show’s physically demanding tasks would be too taxing for Yan Wang.

“This wheelchair has long battery life and excellent shock absorption!” Yan Yueqing said enthusiastically. “Would you like to try it?”

Che Ting awkwardly declined…

There were so many mobility aids; why choose a wheelchair?

The next moment, the comments provided the answer.

[If I had to choose a mobility aid, why stand when I could sit? A wheelchair is truly comfortable to curl up in!]

[I can’t believe I’m being sold on a wheelchair, but this working professional really needs it!]

[Sisters, I looked it up for you. This is a high-tech mobility wheelchair launched by Feixing Technology this year. It combines solar power, high shock absorption, precise GPS positioning, an intelligent voice system, and more!]

[Sounds complicated. Just tell us the price.]

[The lowest configuration on the official website is 880,000 yuan!]

[How much? Did you add an extra digit?]

[880,000 is correct! I checked twice! And the one on the website doesn’t look as good as Yan Yueqing’s, so hers is probably custom-made and costs over a million!]

[At that price… this working professional suddenly doesn’t need it that much anymore!]

[I have to say, Yan Yueqing really spares no expense for her son. I don’t even dare to live in a million-yuan house, but they have a million-yuan wheelchair… so envious.]

[But! Wangwang baby! Is! Worth! It!]

Che Ting still didn’t understand, but she chose to respect the mother and son’s choice.

The little one drove the wheelchair into the kitchen as if it were a sports car.

His hair moved slightly in the breeze, exuding an elegant and refined aura.

Yan Yueqing called out, “I’m going to make breakfast for my son. Have you eaten? Would you like to join us?”

Everyone’s mouths watered at the mention of Yan Yueqing’s cooking skills!

But this was work after all, so Che Ting held back her saliva and said, “Thank you, we’ve all eaten.”

“Alright, make yourselves at home and film as you like,” Yan Yueqing said before turning to enter the kitchen.

As usual, the cameraman not only followed the guests but also filmed some surrounding scenes to be used as easter eggs for viewers later.

Yan Yueqing’s home was large but not empty.

Many luxury homes have grand layouts that appear cold and desolate at first glance.

Yan Yueqing’s place, however, could only be described with one word: cozy.

On the clean white coffee table, a glazed ceramic vase held a few wildflowers. Though not professionally arranged, the combination was vibrant and pleasing to the eye.

There were several opened toys around the room, and a Go board with pieces still in place sat in a corner, clearly left from a recent game between mother and son.

The cameraman, who enjoyed Go, filmed the board for a few extra seconds, immediately drawing a flood of comments.

[Go? This little baobao can play this? He’s so smart! When I was his age, I could only play with mud.]

[There are a lot of places where black has three in a row, but white seems unable to connect or block. Haha, who’s playing so poorly with white? Could it be Yan Yueqing?]

[This is a setup! Yan Yueqing knew the show was coming, so she arranged all this to make her son look smart and herself look like a good mother! Don’t fall for it, people!]

[But Wangwang baby just looks so intelligent!]

[Beauty is justice. Even if they’re acting now, I still love Wangwang baby and have started to like Yan Yueqing a bit.]

[In this new society, mothers gain status through their children. Hahahaha, I’m dying of laughter.]

Qin Youran, who had slipped into the bathroom to touch up her makeup, saw these comments and her eyes immediately blazed with fire!

What was going on?

The luxurious home, the once cold and unloved Yan Wang, the growing popularity…

‘All of this should have been mine! Why… has everything changed?’ Qin Youran felt a twinge of fear. ‘Could it be… after being reborn, Yan Yueqing stole my good fortune?’

Qin Youran knew better than anyone how captivating Yan Wang could be!

Even a D-list celebrity like Yan Yueqing, plagued with scandals, saw her reputation gradually improve after revealing her son.

Let alone herself, who had prepared so meticulously!

It was precisely because of Yan Wang that she had become beloved by the entire internet, and the Jun family had taken notice of this child.

Otherwise, why would Jun Li have suddenly approached her?

But now… everything was turning in Yan Yueqing’s favor?!

To solidify her image and gain fans in the fifth episode, Qin Youran had specially invited a food blogger with a million followers as a guest. She wanted to portray herself as someone earnestly learning to care for children, while also overshadowing the popularity Yan Yueqing had gained from cooking in the previous episode.

But as soon as the livestream fans heard that Yan Yueqing was participating in the show with her son, they didn’t even pretend to stay – they all rushed over there!

How could Qin Youran tolerate this?

She bit her lip and used a small account to register and comment.

「You’ve all been fooled by Yan Yueqing. According to reliable sources, her son is five years old and still can’t speak, all because she’s such a failure as a mother! She acts loving on the show, but in reality, she abuses her own son with all kinds of cold violence^[1]“冷暴力” (lěng bàolì): This is a modern Chinese term that doesn’t have a direct English equivalent. It literally translates to “cold violence” and refers to a form of … Continue reading! Yan Wang only craves maternal love, so he goes along with her wishes and lets himself be manipulated.」

The viewers were shocked.

[Is this true? Where’s this reliable source?]

[What? Such an adorable child like Wangwang can’t speak? Could he be autistic?]

[Now that you mention it… Remember how Wangwang looked when he opened the door? So detached, as if unaware of the outside world?!]

[People will do anything for fame! Yan Yueqing is disgusting!]

[Autism would be a minor issue. I’m afraid Yan Yueqing has a strong desire for control, conditioning Yan Wang to only be good to her while being extremely cold to others, like he’s been brainwashed.]

[No matter what! If he can’t speak at five years old, that’s the mother’s problem, right?]

[Some netizens are too easily swayed. A comment from a level 1 small account, and you’re already convicting Yan Yueqing?]

Che Ting, watching the real-time discussion, couldn’t help but worry too.

Even the shyest normal child would speak and greet others. Yan Wang seemed… indeed… to have no intention of speaking.

Did he not want to speak?

Or was it as the rumor suggested…

He couldn’t speak?

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