Wait, How Did My Virtual Girlfriend Cultivate into a Sword Immortal?-Chapter 12 - : We’re Here to Expose You

"OMG, this is so touching. I actually doubted the streamer was just after money..."

"This is so intense, I feel terrible!"

"Streamer, stop climbing, I'll send you gifts!"

After Chen Huaian's heartfelt speech, the comments in the live stream began to shift, though some skepticism remained. Some questioned whether his proof was fake, and others threatened to come to Mount Tai to expose him in person.

"If any of you friends want to come to Mount Tai to expose me, feel free to start now. I'll start climbing at 12 sharp, and I won't go anywhere before that."

This statement sparked even more responses in the live stream.

"Climbing Mount Tai with terminal bone cancer? Who are you trying to fool?" A young man, still fuming after losing a game of Valorant to cheaters, muttered angrily: "Perfect, I can't sleep tonight anyway!"

He left a comment in the live stream.

"I'm an hour's drive from Mount Tai. Bros, wait for me to expose the streamer!"

With that, he grabbed his keys and left.

There are too many scammers online, reporting one just brings out two more, just like those cheaters in games. Now, with a sense of righteous justice, he couldn't catch the cheaters, but he could surely catch a scammer streaming at the foot of Mount Tai.

Chen Huaian saw these comments.

He actually hoped someone would come to expose him, the more the better. This way, not only could he prove he was truly a cancer patient, but it would also make his live stream more popular. Once the traffic picked up and caught the attention of higher-level accounts, his chance to make money would come.

"Bros, hit follow so you don't get lost. I don't have much time left, I'm racing against time now. Besides climbing, I want to try more extreme sports in the future, like skydiving and bungee jumping..."

Chen Huaian's words sparked another wave of comments.

There were both mockers and encouragers.

But what everyone cared about most was whether Chen Huaian was truly a cancer patient, and if he was, whether he could summit Mount Tai in five hours. If not, then they'd wait for those coming to expose him, and it would just be entertainment.

As it neared twelve.

Chen Huaian checked his gear again.

As a patient aiming to summit in five hours, he had to travel light. Originally planning to bring two power banks, he ended up bringing only one, slung over his shoulder.

His phone's battery was already failing, after just two hours of streaming, it was down to 27%. It drained quickly, but with the power bank, it should barely last until he descended.

"Are you Chen Huaian?"

A voice came from behind. Chen Huaian turned to see a young man, two middle-aged men, and a punk girl.

"You are... from the live stream?"

"Exactly, we're here to expose you."

Zhang Rui was blunt, a cold smile on his face.

On the way to Mount Tai, he had formed a group with a few viewers who wanted to come and expose Chen Huaian. To prevent Chen Huaian from running, they had gathered at the entrance before approaching him, ensuring he couldn't escape their blockade.

"Hello, hello." Chen Huaian greeted the four viewers with a smile, speaking casually: "I thought this would be a solo journey, but having company is even better."

Zhang Rui didn't engage, instead pointing at Chen Huaian's leg: "The lump on your leg is special effects makeup, right? Pull up your pant leg and let me see!"

Chen Huaian indifferently pulled up his pant leg.

Zhang Rui and the other viewers shone their flashlights and leaned in for a closer look.

The punk girl even reached out and pinched it, then covered her mouth in shock: "OMG, it's a real subcutaneous lump... so many, how can he walk..."

Wait, is this guy for real?

Zhang Rui felt a bit embarrassed, instinctively averting his gaze, muttering: "A lump doesn't necessarily mean bone cancer..."

"It's osteosarcoma." Chen Huaian smiled: "You can search online for information about osteosarcoma and compare it to mine... Alright, it's time, I need to start climbing."

Zhang Rui opened his mouth, wanting to say more.

But Chen Huaian had already walked ahead, holding his streaming stand.

"You're being a bit too much!" The punk girl, Su Xiaoqian, shot Zhang Rui a look:

"Whether it's osteosarcoma or not, his leg is definitely problematic. Combined with the information, the chance he's lying is very low. Have some sympathy!"

"Yeah, young man." One of the middle-aged men nodded in agreement: "My father also passed from cancer, it was osteosarcoma. I can tell if this kid has osteosarcoma or not.

Climbing Mount Tai with such a severe illness, whether he can make it or not, just standing here instead of lying in a hospital bed is already remarkable."

"Exactly." The other middle-aged man chimed in: "Bone cancer can easily lead to concurrent fractures, requiring reduced high-intensity exercise. Yet this kid is climbing Mount Tai, his courage and perseverance are truly commendable."

Zhang Rui, feeling ashamed, scratched his neck and stayed silent.

Seeing Chen Huaian walking ahead, the four quickly caught up.

"Streamer, that stand isn't light, want me to carry it for you?" Su Xiaoqian, feeling guilty, offered.

Chen Huaian shook his head: "No need, I need to adjust the angle myself, and carrying the stand while climbing is part of my promise to the viewers."

"You're amazing, young man!" One of the uncles gave a thumbs up, full of admiration.

"So impressive!"

Everyone was encouraging Chen Huaian.

Finally, Zhang Rui spoke up: "Bro, sorry about earlier. I lost a game today, wasn't thinking straight, said some things I shouldn't have."

"It's fine, it's understandable to have doubts, after all, earning money isn't easy." Chen Huaian didn't look back.

"Here, I'll send you some gifts as an apology."

Hearing this, Chen Huaian immediately turned around with a warm, money-loving smile: "What are you sending?"

"...Huh? Uh, I'll send you big rockets, the 2000 yuan ones."

"Great, thank you, you're such a good person."

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He realized, this streamer really has an illness, and really wants to make money.

But it's understandable, with such a severe illness, who wouldn't want to earn money for treatment?

Though he was a bit confused.

Wouldn't the cancer get worse with all this exertion?

But since his family was well-off, and Chen Huaian needed money, he might as well send some gifts.

Zhang Rui opened Chen Huaian's live stream, followed and sent 10 big rockets.

"Holy, big spender!"

Isn't that the guy who went to expose him? Feeling guilty now, seems the streamer really is a cancer patient."

"First time seeing a live exposure, front row watching!"

"Sigh, the streamer's not having it easy. I'll send some too. Streamer, keep it up, if it's too much, just stop climbing, we'll still send gifts."

...

The ten big rockets indeed triggered a chain reaction of gifts.

Simultaneously attracting more people to the live stream.

The number of viewers was rapidly increasing.

Seeing the shower of gifts and the gimmick of "Terminal Bone Cancer Five-Hour Mount Tai Summit Challenge," many stayed to watch.

"Thank you, boss, for the ten big rockets!"

Chen Huaian was delighted, immediately giving Zhang Rui a shot in the stream.

The guy was quite shy, blushing and hiding.

After platform cuts, ten big rockets netted him ten thousand.

That's 100 draws on the "Fortune Koi."

Indeed, the internet is where the money's at.

Chen Huaian watched the gift value accumulate rapidly, feeling a bit emotional.

Those taxi drivers, construction workers, delivery guys, working hard all day, can't earn as much as a popular streamer gets in half an hour.

But he was also putting in the effort.

As his legs moved up the steps, intense pain spread, and beads of sweat dripped from his forehead.

The mocking and teasing comments in the live stream dwindled.

Zhang Rui and the others just silently followed behind Chen Huaian, even though his pace was slow. They silently watched his staggering figure, their throats choked, unable to speak.

Chen Huaian was in pain.

Sweat soaked the amulet on his chest.

The faint fragrance grew slightly stronger, lingering at the tip of his nose.

In his mind, Li Qingran's smiling face appeared.

What was that girl doing now?