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Chapter 86: The Missing Video

Farah looked at the pitiful figure before her and then at the jeering crowd. Finally, she gritted her teeth and said, "I still decide to help her."

 

Zuri's eyes, usually cold, now held a genuine smile.

 

It wasn't mockery, but a heartfelt smile.

 

At the back of the crowd, Nolan and Grayson had somewhat guessed what she was about to do when she took out her phone, but they hadn't expected her to broadcast it to everyone.

 

This move, cutting off any chance of redemption, ensured that the girl in question could never recover.

 

Perhaps her good days were over.

 

Nolan, having seen enough, turned to leave.

 

Grayson followed suit.

 

"Do you think she resembles someone?" Nolan suddenly asked.

 

Grayson paused, recalling carefully. He shook his head, unable to see the resemblance.

 

Nolan frowned, deep in thought.

 

Meanwhile, Zuri leaned in close to Rhea's ear and whispered, "If you find it impossible to survive, you can come to me. Maybe I'll give you another chance."

 

Rhea looked at her in shock.

 

What did she mean by that?

 

Was it sarcasm, or was she serious?!

 

No one else heard what she said, but Azura, standing closest to Zuri, did. She was astonished.

 

Rhea's family had clearly been exploiting Zuri's kindness for years. If it had been a family with a conscience, how could they let an orphan cover their school fees and help with their household chores?

 

Despite everything, why was Zuri still willing to help her? This didn't seem like her usual character.

 

As soon as Zuri left, the crowd dispersed as well. The entire Windsor Academy now knew about Rhea because of the incident at the school gate.

 

Just when it seemed like things were over, something unexpected happened.

 

That night, a short video went viral online, titled "Ungrateful Rich Kid Coldly Watches Her Savior Die."

 

In these times, resentment towards the rich is high. Any news involving 'rich kids', 'officials' kids', or 'celebrities' kids' guarantees clicks and views.

 

The video was short, only two minutes long, showing Rhea's desperate pleas without Zuri's rebuttal.

 

It only showed Zuri's cold indifference and Rhea's desperate pleas.

 

The stark contrast between the cold and the pitiful naturally swayed people to sympathize with Rhea.

 

Within an hour, the video had been shared over a hundred thousand times. It went viral, attracting more and more attention.

 

Journalists eager to latch onto the hot topic quickly found the hospital where Rhea's father was staying. A brief inquiry confirmed the situation was real.

 

The journalists were thrilled; they had a perfect story to expose a heartless rich kid.

 

Rhea, just returning from fetching water, saw a crowd gathered outside her father's ward, all holding various microphones.

 

As she approached, the reporters swarmed her, surrounding her with countless microphones thrust towards her.

 

"Rhea, is the video circulating online true?"

 

"Did your good friend really refuse to help you?"

 

"Do you have anything to say to your friend?"

 

Faced with an onslaught of questions, Rhea felt lost and helpless.

 

"I have nothing to say."

 

She pushed open the ward door, blocking the reporters outside.

 

Mrs. Liu pulled Rhea into the bathroom and whispered, "What's going on? Didn't Zuri give you the money?"

 

Rhea shook her head, "She didn't. The money came from others."

 

Mrs. Liu was furious, "How dare she not give! Without us, she'd be dead. Now she has money, why can't she help us a bit?"

 

"Mom, Zuri has changed. She's no longer someone we can take advantage of."

 

After what happened at the school gate, Rhea realized Zuri had truly changed. She had become cold, ruthless, and harsh.

 

In the past, without family, she had been kind to everyone around her, trying to win their affection.

 

She once asked Zuri why she was so good to everyone.

 

Back then, Zuri smiled and said, "Because it makes me feel less lonely. If I disappear from this world one day, at least someone will remember me, even if only occasionally. I don't want to come into this world alone and leave without a trace, as if I never existed."

 

She had been kind because she was lonely, seeking connection and recognition.

 

Now, with family and support, she no longer needed to please anyone or be kind to everyone.

 

Rhea felt enlightened, as if she finally understood why Zuri's attitude had drastically changed.

 

But Mrs. Liu didn't care about any of that. To her, Zuri was always a soft, easily manipulated person. As long as you asked, she would help.

 

"Did you have a falling out with her, making her angry?" Mrs. Liu asked suspiciously.

 

"No, no. I didn't do anything. It's her who's been targeting me. Ever since she became a rich heiress, she's avoided me. Do you think I don't want to get close to her, to please her? But she doesn't give me a chance. Today, she even called us vampires. She said she doesn't owe us anything."

 

Rhea felt wronged. Clearly, it was Zuri's fault, yet her family blamed her for angering Zuri. They didn't even consider if Zuri was still the same person.

 

Thinking of the video, Rhea quickly took out her phone and searched online. It wasn't hard to find; it was in the latest news section.

 

Rhea showed the video to Mrs. Liu, who was shocked after watching it.

 

"She's turning her back on us?" Mrs. Liu was anxious and angry, still hoping Zuri would help them.

 

What would they do if she didn't?

 

"Give me your phone. I'll call her."

 

"She's blocked my number."

 

Mrs. Liu snatched her son's phone, ignoring his protests, and dialed Zuri.

 

Just out of the shower, Zuri saw her phone vibrating and glanced at the caller ID, raising an eyebrow.

 

She answered the call, and Mrs. Liu's forceful voice came through, "Zuri, it's Auntie Liu. Did you have a fight with Rhea? Don't be angry. I'll give her a good scolding."

 

"Do you need something? If not, I'll hang up." Zuri's voice was cold and indifferent.

 

Mrs. Liu was stunned, "Zuri, have you forgotten? Your uncle saved your life. He's lying in a hospital bed now. Are you just going to ignore him?"


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Chapter 87: The Pressure of Public Opinion

Ultimately, it was all about money.

 

Once, she had desperately craved the concern of those around her. As long as she gave them money, they would show her warmth and care.

 

That warmth and care were what she longed for.

 

Even though she knew that warmth and care came with strings attached, she willingly accepted it.

 

Back then, she naively believed that sincerity would be reciprocated and that they would eventually treat her as family. But after the lessons from her past life, she finally understood that falsehoods remained false.

 

People could show concern for you for money, just as easily as they could stab you in the back for it.

 

"I've already repaid the Liu family's kindness. If there's nothing else, don't contact me again."

 

Seeing her speak so decisively, Mrs. Liu's temper flared up, "Do you believe I'll tell the reporters outside that you're ungrateful?"

 

"Please, go ahead."

 

Click...

 

The call ended!

 

Mrs. Liu was so angry that the veins on her forehead bulged as she cursed loudly. Fortunately, there were no other patients in the ward.

 

Early the next morning, Zuri, half asleep, was awakened by the ringing of her phone.

 

"Azura!" Zuri gritted her teeth as she called out her name.

 

Azura ignored her friend's early morning grumpiness, "We've got a big problem. The Liu family is smearing you online. You're being bashed all over the internet. There are probably a bunch of reporters camping outside your apartment. You'd better not come to school today; if they can't catch you at home, they'll definitely go to the school."

 

Zuri glanced at the time, it was only six-thirty in the morning. She responded lazily, "Got it."

 

After hanging up, Zuri opened the web browser and quickly found the news. Starting from the initial short video, it escalated to Mrs. Liu's tearful accusations in an interview, portraying Zuri as heartless and ungrateful, milking sympathy from the internet.

 

Her eyes moved downwards, scanning the comments. They were overwhelmingly negative, with people calling her ungrateful, ruthless, and worse. Some comments were outright curses and personal attacks.

 

Zuri quietly exited the webpage, tossed her phone aside, and remained calm, showing no signs of anger, as if nothing had happened.

 

Oceanic City, Lake Heart Island

 

Azura rushed to find her uncle, knocking on his door, but got no response.

 

"Uncle Qin, where's my uncle?"

 

Butler Qin smiled and replied, "Young Master flew to the United States early this morning. He won't be back for a week. If Miss has something urgent, you can call him."

 

Azura stomped her foot in frustration, "It's so annoying! Just when I need you, you're not here. What's the point of having you around?"

 

Butler Qin chuckled, unaware of what had upset Miss Azura.

 

In Shanghai

 

In a five-star restaurant, Owen walked in stylishly. His assistant had already prepared breakfast.

 

As Owen sat down, the personal assistant whispered, "Owen, there's an issue."

 

"What is it?"

 

"It seems Miss Zuri is being attacked online. Someone has also exposed a lot of her personal information. She's probably having a tough time right now." Ever since Owen had shown a slight interest in the foxy young lady, the assistant had kept an eye on her.

 

Today, he happened to see the news while browsing.

 

Owen put down his chopsticks, picked up his phone, and logged into the internet. Seeing the video and the abhorrent comments, his veins bulged with anger, his expression turning grim.

 

Seeing Owen's dark expression, the assistant hurriedly said, "Brother, don't act impulsively. First, ask Miss Zuri what's going on."

 

Owen shot him a glance that clearly said, 'Do you think I'm that stupid?'

 

Owen was about to dial her number but then changed his mind.

 

It was too early; she might still be asleep.

 

He quietly opened their chat history and sent a message.

 

"Ding dong," the phone rang.

 

Zuri pulled the quilt over her head.

 

"Ding dong..."

 

"Ding dong..."

 

"Ding dong..."

 

The continuous notifications bombarded her.

 

Zuri yanked the quilt down and snapped, "Which idiot is bugging me this early?!"

 

She picked up her phone and saw six messages, from two people.

 

One from Leo.

 

One from Owen.

 

She opened them one by one in order.

 

Leo: [Don't worry about what's happening on social media. I've got people handling it. Stay home, and don't go to Azura's place for now.]

 

Leo: [Azura can help you set up a program to block calls if needed.]

 

Leo: [If you encounter any problems you can't solve, let me know. Don't carry the burden alone. You've helped Azura far more than this.]

 

Owen: [Are you awake?]

 

Owen: [Little Zuri, I have bad news. You're being attacked online. But don't worry, I have good news too. I can help you solve it. Happy?]

 

Owen: [If you're awake, reply to me. I'm waiting for you~]

 

Seeing the contrasting styles of concern from the two, Zuri's irritation dissipated.

 

She first replied to Leo, then to Owen.

 

In the U.S., it was late at night. Leo, looking tired, rubbed his forehead and took off his tie. His phone vibrated twice on the desk. He picked it up and read the message.

 

Zuri: [Thank you. I can handle this myself. If I need help, I'll talk to Azura.]

 

Leo read the last sentence, raised an eyebrow, and quickly typed a response.

 

Leo: [You can tell me directly.]

 

The reply came almost immediately.

 

Zuri: [Okay, Uncle Leo.]

 

Leo: ...

 

He felt a pang of frustration and thought perhaps Azura should be sent back to the capital.

 

Meanwhile, Owen was too anxious to eat breakfast, his eyes glued to his phone. When it lit up, he eagerly opened the message.

 

Zuri: [I'm awake. Are you planning to voice your support for me on social media?]

 

Owen, seeing this message, was relieved.

 

The little girl didn't seem affected by the outside noise and could even joke.

 

Owen: [That's actually a good idea.]

 

Zuri: [No way! I'm afraid your fans would tear me apart. If you step in, it'll only heighten the drama. So, don't interfere. I have my own way of handling this.]

 

Owen frowned.

 

Little Zuri was distancing herself from him.

 

His handsome face twisted into a frown.

 

Owen: [Little Zuri, what am I to you?]


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