Yu Mingxi sat in the passenger seat, with Yu Jinxiao right behind him.

The intense curiosity battled with the overwhelming pressure he felt from his father’s presence, and in the end—

Curiosity won!

Yu Mingxi wasn’t sure if his father had seen the trending topics, but chances were, he had.

With all the commotion, how could he not know?

Feigning indifference, Yu Mingxi pretended to play with his phone, while slyly scrolling through the notifications.

Someone had kindly organized a timeline of the events, starting from the sudden appearance of the late-night trending topic: #Yu Jinxiao’s Midnight Attack and Disappearance of a Person#.

The appearance of this topic in the dead of night had sparked intense discussion among night owls.

Some people claimed it was a deliberate attempt to buy trending space and drag Yu Jinxiao’s name through the mud.

Others believed there was no smoke without fire, assuming it must have been leaked by someone with insider knowledge.

Despite Yu Jinxiao’s notorious reputation in Jiangcheng, with most people avoiding him like the plague, he still had a decent number of fans—thanks to his looks.

After all, from a safe distance, just admiring his face was a perfect way to enjoy his appeal without risking anything.

None of the current popular idols could match even half of his looks, let alone his wealth. His innate aristocratic charm made him perpetually attractive.

Of course, with admiration came hatred.

Many criticized Yu Jinxiao’s methods and character without reason, and they also berated anyone who admired him for his appearance.

Whenever a topic involving Yu Jinxiao came up, the comments section was always deeply divided, turning into an all-out war zone.

Both sides were strong, engaging in vicious verbal battles that always ended in a stalemate.

Yu Mingxi knew what to expect before even opening the topic. The comments section would be a bloodbath.

However, as he cautiously scrolled through, he found the situation wasn’t as bad as he’d anticipated.

Besides the usual comments from fans dazzled by Yu Jinxiao’s appearance, Yu Mingxi was surprised to see many neutral voices speaking up in his defense.

【I didn’t like him before, but the photos are evidence—he did visit the orphanage, and he’s been donating regularly. This can all be verified.】

【Catching human traffickers? That sounds too far-fetched.】

【It’s true. I have a relative working on the inside. This definitely happened.】

【There’s an official statement. What more proof do you need? What, doing good deeds is wrong now?】

【Doing good deeds and still getting photographed. This feels too staged, doesn’t it?】

【Upstairs, the photos were taken by volunteers at the orphanage, okay? Stop spreading false rumors—there’s a limit!】

Yu Mingxi was a bit confused, but as he scrolled further and saw the attached pictures and explanations, things became clearer.

The photos were clearly taken in secret—some were even out of focus—but it was undeniably his father, Yu Jinxiao.

He stood off to the side, watching the children receive fruit and pastries. His face looked stern, but his eyes carried a different kind of warmth.

There was even a photo of a child tugging on his pants, with all the little angels beaming with joy.

Though the photos were candid, every shot radiated a natural warmth. There was no forced intimacy or posed gestures; everything seemed genuine.

Yu Jinxiao, clearly uncomfortable with the situation, stood with his arms crossed in the corner, while Gao Zhou took the lead.

Even though he tried to remain in the background, Yu Jinxiao was still the most eye-catching figure in the photos.

【OMG, look at this one. He’s literally god-level handsome!】

【A fierce heart, yet tender like a rose.】

【Even if the orphanage thing was staged, I can’t hate on him for catching human traffickers.】

Any haters trying to shift the narrative were quickly drowned out by supportive comments.

From the back seat, Yu Jinxiao noticed Yu Mingxi staring at his phone screen in a daze. Leaning forward slightly, his sharp eyes caught sight of the screen.

“What are you looking at? You’re frozen,” Yu Jinxiao remarked, his voice steady.

Yu Mingxi jumped, startled, trying to hide his phone—but it was too late.

A thick silence filled the car, leaving them all in an unspoken understanding.