I Went Viral After Dating a Superstar-Chapter 143 - 132: The Ethical Drama

Chen Zhicheng’s expression went through anger, contemplation, despair, and pallor, before he finally collapsed into a chair.

He looked at Mu Qianli.

"Well, Lin Wanruo married me because she got pregnant before we wed. I thought the child was mine, so I proposed to her. I wanted to live a good life, but after the child was born, she became increasingly dissatisfied with me. She constantly hyped up her innocent girl image and never appeared in public with me. She didn’t even care about me on my birthday, leaving me alone, awkwardly mocked by her fans. All she did was annoyedly brush me off, saying the fans knew nothing. Later I heard that before we married, she was involved with someone besides me, so I secretly went for a paternity test... and the child really isn’t mine."

He covered his face, looking utterly heartbroken.

"I confronted her, and she said I might as well go public with it, to let everyone know I was the fool taken for a ride. She asked who would be embarrassed then. I was infuriated, but I really couldn’t afford that kind of shame, especially with my mother’s heart condition. She loves this grandson so much; knowing I was deceived like this would be more than she could bear..."

Mu Qianli took a deep breath and said, "So you took the opportunity of this scandal to propose a divorce to her?"

"Exactly."

"You don’t feel the slightest bit of remorse for dragging innocent people into this?" Mu Qianli looked at him.

"Remorse? We all operate in the same circle, and there’s bound to be competition. If he falls, I can gain more business, variety shows, TV dramas, and even attention. Every time he’s mentioned in the news, people will sympathetically think of me, so why should I give up these benefits? After all, he has his fame."

Mu Qianli scoffed, looking at Chen Zhicheng. Initially, she might have felt pity for him, but now it seemed he was no better.

"Alright, I won’t judge your way of thinking as right or wrong. People differ in their thoughts and values. You think this way for your reasons, which also come with your own problems. Now, I’m asking you, who could possibly be Lin Wanruo’s child’s father?"

"I’m not sure. Lin Wanruo isn’t really suited for marriage; she’s too passionate. She gets deeply involved every time and easily falls for the male leads during her roles. So, I have no clue how many men she’s been with in the past."

Having listened, Mu Qianli already had some ideas in mind. She looked at him and said, "Can I see a photo of the child? I won’t take a picture or reveal it to anyone."

Knowing her intent, Chen Zhicheng pulled out his phone, "I deleted almost all of them once I found out he wasn’t my biological child. There are only two left that the nanny sent. Just make do with these."

Mu Qianli examined the photos carefully. It wasn’t clear who the child resembled, but indeed he didn’t look like Chen Zhicheng. Understanding this, she said to him, "You should issue a statement clarifying that the divorce has nothing to do with Pei Jinxi."

"I..."

"You don’t have a choice now," Mu Qianli declared, not giving him any chance to negotiate.

Seeing Mu Qianli’s assertive demeanor, Chen Zhicheng had no choice but to grit his teeth and agree.

Mu Qianli got into the car.

Fang Zongli said, "I didn’t expect this to be such a sensational melodrama."

Zhou Mubai scoffed, "He also mentioned Lin Wanruo often developed feelings for her male co-stars. There’s still a way to go before Pei Jinxi can clear her name."