The Ex-Wife of the Scumbag A Who Abandoned the Female Lead - Chapter 6

【Mom! Help! I’m totally captivated by this wicked woman!】

【Just because you’re so gorgeous, I believe you!】

【So bad, so bad! But I absolutely love it!】

While a group of viewers were stunned by her beauty and frantically confessing their love in the comments section, another wave of viewers quickly opened the game, selecting option B at every decision point, only to slam the table in frustration: Damn it! It really is fake! I actually believed her lies! The more beautiful a woman is, the better she lies. Jin Yong was right all along, sob!

Shi Nuocen noticed the comments accusing her of deception and raised an elegant eyebrow. “Oh? You actually tried it? But I really did choose B every time. Maybe the game just thinks I’m beautiful.”

After saying this, she tidied her hair slightly while facing the camera.

The comments section went blank for a moment: “…” There was no refuting that!

Rational-minded viewers analyzed: 【If she’s telling the truth, then the issue must lie with the game identity!】

【But her game screen doesn’t show the romanceable character’s identity!】

【Since it’s not displayed, it’s probably set by the player. The key question now is, what exactly did she set it as?】

Ru Xi Cheng had remained silent all along, but when netizens tried to inquire about the game identity, she spoke up and even stood, instantly drawing all the viewers’ attention. “Congratulations on being the first to clear the game, and with such astonishing speed. Truly impressive.”

Seeing her ex-wife suddenly appear on screen, Shi Nuocen was startled and a bit confused. Due to the split-screen layout of the livestream, she hadn’t noticed earlier.

Suddenly, a bold comment appeared, instantly catching many people’s eyes!

【Oh my god! They’re so well-matched! Am I the only one who thinks Cen-shen and Actress Ru have incredible chemistry?】

Shi Nuocen glanced down and saw that on the computer screen, she and Ru Xi Cheng were displayed in separate frames, seemingly gazing at each other across a thin line. So close, yet worlds apart. Their styles were completely different yet harmoniously complementary: one unruly and bewitching, with enchanting eyes like a proud, wicked succubus from the depths of hell; the other poised and graceful, with a face like a painting, resembling a flawless, serene saint within a church.

【Succubus x Saint! This pairing—I’m in! I’m totally in!】

【You want to save me from hell, but I’ll drag you into the mortal world! Oh my! My mind is already spinning a 200,000-word story!】

【Me too! Me too!】

With that, many viewers caught on! Imaginative netizens began fervently shipping the pair!

Fortunately, Ru Xi Cheng’s fans quickly stepped in to control the narrative, preventing the shipping frenzy from escalating further.

The host swiftly changed the subject, asking Shi Nuocen, “As the first player to clear the game, do you have anything you’d like to say?”

Shi Nuocen lifted her chin slightly and spread her hands. “Actually, I only have one question.”

“Oh? What is it?”

“The prize money. You promoted it so heavily, but when exactly are you going to hand it over?”

“Well…” The host, probably encountering such a blunt and unfiltered person for the first time, twitched at the corner of his mouth. “I’ll need to consult with the game organizers.”

“Then please hurry it up.”

“Alright.” The host responded and stepped aside, communicating through her earpiece for a moment before saying, “The game organizers have stated that, according to the rules, you can choose either a 1-million-yuan cash prize or an equivalent item. Once you make your choice, the cash will be transferred online and arrive within half an hour. For items, delivery will take no more than a week.”

Shi Nuocen nodded slightly to acknowledge the information, then glanced at the time and stealthily pressed the [Exit Button] with her fingertip. “So, I’m done here now, right?”

The implication was clear. She wanted to mute herself.

The host twitched at the corner of her eye, thinking, Don’t think I didn’t see where your hand was positioned. Do you really have to leave right after asking? Recalling the program’s flow and the earlier reminders from the game organizers, she suppressed her frustration, adjusted her expression, and spoke gently, “Please wait, there’s one more question. Do you have anything you’d like to say to Xi Cheng?”

Ah, I have to talk to my ex-wife? What a hassle. Shi Nuocen fell into thought, her expression turning serious and frosty, which looked somewhat intimidating.

Viewers watching the screen couldn’t help but tense up, with the comment section buzzing with speculation about what she might say.

Too lazy to overthink it, Shi Nuocen made a casual gesture and said, “Well then—”

“Hi, how are you?”

The host: “…” I’m going crazy! Seriously, going crazy!

The audience: “…” Huh? That’s it? Was it really necessary to build up the suspense for so long?

Most viewers in front of their screens were utterly dumbfounded!

The game organizers and the live broadcast director were equally cringing.

Only Ru Xi Cheng remained unfazed, a faint smile even appearing at the corners of her lips as she calmly greeted back, “Hello.”

Shi Nuocen suddenly felt an impulse to ask about her little niece but held back. Instead, she turned to the host and confirmed, word by word, “Am. I. Done. Now?”

Her tone grew increasingly emphatic, and her finger on the [Exit Button] was already itching to press it.

The host couldn’t help but pinch the bridge of her nose, forcing a smile as she replied, “Yes, you’re free to go.”

And so, in the next second, Shi Nuocen’s screen went completely black, showing her as offline.

[…Wow! So much personality!]

[Yeah, so aloof and mischievous, and super goal-oriented!]

[With that attitude, it seems like she was only in it for the prize money.]

Ru Xi Cheng saw the last comment and pursed her lips slightly. Just then, her phone vibrated in her bag. Glancing down, she saw a message: “Boss, someone cleared the game. Was it that person?”

It was her, of course it was her. Only her, and it had to be her.

Ru Xi Cheng answered silently in her heart but didn’t reply with a single word.

Amid her best friend’s overwhelming excitement, Shi Nuocen borrowed an unused phone, linked her own bank card which had no savings and prepared to head to the pre-arranged guest room to rest. After selecting the cash prize, she was surprised to find that, in just the time it took to walk upstairs, the 1 million yuan had already been deposited!

The first thing she did upon receiving the money was, of course, to go on a shopping spree!

Without even stepping into her room, she leaned against the door and swiftly placed orders for two high-end skincare sets, the Caviar Series and the Deep Sea Series instantly spending 200,000 yuan without batting an eye. She then added five sets of international luxury brand clothing to her cart and selected express delivery.

When she tried to order another three-Michelin-star takeout, the payment page suddenly displayed: “Insufficient Balance!”

Shi Nuocen checked her balance and was stunned. In just five minutes, her one million had dwindled to a mere 500!

“No way!” Shi Nuocen sighed softly, pressing her fingers to her forehead as she looked up at the sky. “At this rate of spending, it seems I really have to chase my dreams in the entertainment industry.”

After all, her ex-wife couldn’t be relied on anytime soon, and the Shi family business she had been part of was almost entirely tied to entertainment and fashion.

【Hello, we are Sparkle Entertainment. After seeing your performance in Ru Xi Cheng’s livestream, we believe you have great potential to become a star. We’d like to invite you to sign with our agency. We will provide you with…】

“Hah, all that flashy talk, and in the end, they offer a C-level contract? With such a high penalty for breach? I’ll give them one word, scam!” Shi Nuocen decisively closed the private message.

“Nuocen, this seems to be the 22nd offer you’ve turned down since you cleared the game!” Xiao Linrui timidly poked her head out and spoke in a soft voice.

“Yeah, none of them are reliable.” Shi Nuocen nodded. It had been three days since she cleared the game, and she had been staying at her best friend’s place. With her diligent “frugality,” her 500 yuan had dwindled to just 15.

“But is it possible that your expectations are too high? Isn’t it normal for newcomers to sign C-level contracts?” Xiao Linrui swallowed nervously but still chose to finish her sentence slowly.

Shi Nuocen, however, sensed something off. She turned and saw her friend’s guilty expression, raising an eyebrow as she asked, “What’s wrong with you? You look so guilty!”

Xiao Linrui couldn’t hold back any longer. But remembering what Shi Fanxing had promised her, she closed her eyes, steeled her heart, and blurted out, “I’m sorry, Nuocen! I’m going abroad this afternoon. This apartment was only rented as a temporary place, and the landlord has other plans, so—”

“So, I have to move out this afternoon?” Shi Nuocen finished the sentence but suddenly asked, “Xiao Linrui, tell me the truth. Did someone bribe you?”

“I really have something important. You know my dream is to become an internationally renowned fashion designer! I even broke ties with my family for it! Now, the Milan Fashion Week has invited me. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I don’t want to miss it.” Xiao Linrui closed her eyes and poured out everything in one breath, ending with a trembling question, “Nuocen, you understand, right?”

“Of course, I understand.” You’re just abandoning a friend for your dreams. But the latter part was too hurtful, and Shi Nuocen felt it would hurt both of them, so she decided it was better left unsaid.

“Thank you, Nuocen.” Xiao Linrui rushed over and hugged her best friend tightly, crying uncontrollably.

Shi Nuocen just stood there, her mind blank, neither rejecting nor accepting the embrace.

An hour later, she stood at the intersection, carrying miscellaneous items worth millions, now a homeless wanderer.