Chapter 177: One Bouquet, a Lifetime of Ruin

Li Haoming being thrown out of the hotel caused quite a stir.

After all, Li Haoming was a popular rising star, even though his acting was stiff, his singing off-key, his dancing like seizures, and he had a fondness for wearing lipstick and makeup. But despite all that, his fame was undeniable!

So when he got beaten up and thrown out of the hotel, everyone was shocked and quickly started taking pictures to post online.

After the incident went viral, it caused an uproar, and the comment sections on various websites exploded.

“How could someone do this to my dear Haoming? This is outrageous.”

“Exactly! Our Haoming works so hard. Last time he got bitten by a mosquito on set, but he didn’t quit or take a break. Why would anyone attack him?”

“Haoming has never had any scandals. We need to investigate this thoroughly!”

“This is too much! We’ll always support you, Haoming…”

A bunch of brainless fans defended him fiercely, but they were soon slapped in the face by reality.

Because someone online exposed a slew of blackmail material on Li Haoming, revealing him for various transgressions: coercing actresses, assaulting female students, beating people, and even drug use, all with evidence to back it up.

Moreover, Shengdian Entertainment quickly issued a statement announcing they were unilaterally terminating their contract with Li Haoming, effectively acknowledging the truth of these claims.

Of course, no one knew that the dirt was leaked from within Shengdian Entertainment itself—otherwise, how could it have been so detailed?

Those brainless fans who had been raving suddenly disappeared completely, and their supportive comments were hastily deleted.

Meanwhile, the people who couldn’t stand Li Haoming’s effeminate demeanor were overjoyed.

“Hahaha! Weren’t those brainless fans just making a fuss? Keep it up, I’m enjoying the show!”

“Doesn’t your precious Haoming never get into any scandals? And isn’t he full of kindness? This is what you call kindness? He’s just a complete fraud.”

“I’ve always hated this guy. A grown man acting like a woman. Just looking at him makes me want to punch him. No more talk, gotta knock one out to his pic in memory.”

“Wow, brother, you’re hardcore!”

As for why Li Haoming got beaten up, not a single website or newspaper gave any explanation, as if the incident had never happened.

After all, even if you gave them a hundred guts, none would dare write Xu Shaochen’s name.

………

In the hospital.

“Dad, I want revenge! I must have revenge, I’m going to kill him!”

Li Haoming, now with both legs in a cast, lay on the hospital bed roaring hysterically at his father.

Not only had he become a cripple, but his reputation was ruined—his future was over.

He was unwilling to accept this. He had to take revenge against Xu Shaochen; only that could ease the hatred in his heart.

“Don’t worry, I will make sure that bastard’s fate is worse than yours.”

Li Zongtai said through gritted teeth. Seeing what had become of his son, he naturally hated Xu Shaochen with a passion.

“Ring ring ring…”

At this moment, his Phone rang. When he saw the caller ID, it was a call from an old director of the company.

“Hello, Director Chen…”

“Li Zongtai, the board of directors just had a meeting and unanimously decided to kick you out of the board. Additionally, your repeated embezzlement of company funds for stock trading has been reported to the police. Get ready to face an investigation.”

The other party’s tone was firm and unyielding, and they hung up immediately after speaking, leaving Li Zongtai stunned, unable to react for a long while.

“Dad, whose call was that? What happened?”

Seeing that his father’s expression was off, Li Haoming asked curiously. He was still mulling over how to vent his frustration on Xu Shaochen.

Li Zongtai finally snapped out of it, his face suddenly turning deathly pale. “I… I’ve been kicked out of the board. The embezzlement for stock trading has been exposed.”

“What… how could this be possible!” Li Haoming’s eyes widened in shock. If his legs weren’t in casts, he would have sat up from the bed.

“Li Zongtai? We’ve received a report that you’ve embezzled company funds multiple times in significant amounts. Please come with us to cooperate in the investigation.”

At that moment, two police officers entered the ward. Their tone was no-nonsense as they addressed Li Zongtai.

“You can’t arrest me! No, you can’t arrest me! I’m being framed, I’m innocent!”

Li Zongtai’s face turned ashen, and he became extremely agitated, spitting as he spoke to the officers.

He couldn’t be arrested. He couldn’t go to jail. If he was sent to prison, everything he had would be over.

“Li Zongtai, are you resisting arrest now?”

Hearing this, Li Zongtai instantly lost his nerve. After a long pause, he muttered, “Can… can I make one last Phone call?”

“Alright.”

The two officers exchanged looks and then nodded in agreement.

With trembling hands, Li Zongtai dialed a number. As soon as it connected, he shouted, “Chairman, for all these years, I may not have been the most outstanding, but I’ve worked hard! I might’ve embezzled some money, but I was going to pay it back! Was it really necessary to go this far?”

“Li Zongtai, do you still think this is just about your embezzlement? Ask your son what he’s done. He stepped on the toes of someone he shouldn’t have.”

After saying this, the other party directly hung up.

“Beep—beep—”

Hearing the busy tone from the Phone, Li Zongtai stood frozen, his eyes turning blood red as he stared at Li Haoming on the hospital bed.

“Dad… what’s wrong with you?” Li Haoming was startled by his father’s glare.

“You idiot, who exactly did you offend! Do you realize that my current predicament is all because of you, you ungrateful son!”

Li Zongtai shouted hysterically. At first, he had naively believed it was just a matter of embezzling funds for stock trading.

Now he finally understood the root cause was Li Haoming. How could he not be furious?

“Dad… what are you saying? That… that’s impossible.”

Li Haoming couldn’t believe it. How could this be the consequence of offending just the owner of a mere five-star hotel?

“Clomp, clomp, clomp…”

At that moment, more footsteps were heard as two police officers walked in, looking at Li Haoming on the bed saying, “Li Haoming, we formally notify you that you have been charged by the Jiangzhou People’s Procuratorate with crimes including rape and fraud.”

Upon hearing this, Li Haoming’s face instantly drained of color. He stared blankly at the ceiling as if all the strength had been sucked out of him. Regret filled his heart.

At this point, he finally believed what his father had said.

He never imagined that just by smashing a bouquet of roses into Xu Shaochen’s face, it would lead to such serious consequences.

After all, he’d done similar things before, like splashing hot water on someone or throwing a wine glass, but nothing had ever happened.

Unfortunately, this time, he picked the wrong person.