Chapter Twelve: Just a Quick Calculation

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The moment Zhang Xiaorui heard this, she furrowed her brows—so this was a test of her fortune-telling skills, just a casual guess, meant to sound impressive. If her predictions turned out accurate, that would be wonderful. But if they were wrong, her reputation would be utterly ruined. Sister Fang was no ordinary person.

Zhang Xiaorui seemed not to have heard a word she said, wearing an innocent, harmless expression. “You asked me to make a casual prediction, so I shall do just that, as you wish.

Lin Huifang, you were born in a rural village near Xiangyang, Hubei. When you were five, your father fell from the fifteenth floor at a construction site and died.

From then on, your mother raised you alone. When your father was alive, life was quite comfortable, but after his death, your family’s situation plummeted.

Under such mental strain, your mother eventually developed depression and later became involved with the village chief’s son.

One day, they went on a date at the artificial lake in front of your village. Because it had just rained, as they embraced and kissed passionately, someone appeared and pushed them both into the lake.

Your mother drowned. Afterward, you grew up with your grandmother. You weren’t cut out for school, so you dropped out before graduating junior high.

At that time, you headed south to Guangdong to work. Since you were under eighteen, you couldn’t get into a formal factory, so you had no choice but to join a black-market factory.

From age fifteen to eighteen, during those three years in the factory, you had two abortions.

Two months ago, you bought a range hood. Because of this, you had a fierce dispute with the manufacturer online, which escalated until someone posted your video on the internet, unexpectedly making you famous.

Since then, you joined the Douyu platform and became an anti-fraud streamer. Ms. Lin Huifang, I wonder if what I said is true or not?”

Lin Huifang was stunned. She hadn’t expected this young girl to know so much just from a casual guess. Truly, seeing is believing—and better than hearsay! Or perhaps this streamer had researched her online. Otherwise, how could such a young girl know so many details?

What puzzled her was that she never spoke publicly about her mother’s affair with the village chief’s son—at least, not that she remembered.

“You say these things are nothing. Most of it can be found online with a simple search. After all, I still have a bit of a reputation, don’t I? So it’s relatively easy for you to look me up.

If you really have that skill, why not tell us something no one else knows? That would be far more convincing, don’t you think, Master…” Lin Huifang deliberately prolonged the word “Master.”

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Hearing this, the viewers became intrigued.

“I said from the start this streamer was just bluffing. You all believed in some mystical expert, but I think she’s all show and no substance.”

“To be honest, she’s just a charlatan. Streamer, hurry up and refund the six thousand yuan you promised.”

“I can’t stand these brainless fans. Can you be rational? Didn’t you forget the first two predictions?”

“Exactly. These keyboard warriors only know how to stir trouble. They’re nothing, always struggling for even four dishes at the table.”

“So sad. Such a beautiful lady, and her image just collapsed? Poor thing, I feel for her—what should we do?”

“What else can we do? She brought it on herself. Let me tell you, let’s just shut it down properly.”

Zhang Xiaorui remained unfazed, flashing a sweet smile that revealed two small tiger teeth.

“Since you say that, if I don’t reveal something no one knows, I’d be letting you down.”

The viewers perked up immediately, each more excited than the last.

“Here it comes...”

“This is going to be juicy, family! Big drama incoming!”

“Got the sunflower seeds, peanuts, and beer ready. Waiter, bring the drinks! I’m eating and drinking while cracking open this watermelon.”

“Here’s your Erguotou with a plate of edamame.”

Lin Huifang glanced at the live chat and felt a wave of annoyance. These netizens were really too unruly. What kind of nonsense was this?

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“Oh, really? Then I’m all ears.”

She didn’t believe a word. She wanted to see what this barely grown girl could possibly say.

Zhang Xiaorui chuckled, a bit sly and eager to prove her point.

Clearing her throat, she began, “Let me see... how to put it? Let’s start from five years ago.

After your last painless abortion, in the following month, your boyfriend disappeared without a trace—gone from both life and death.

You had no job, your lease expired, and in desperation, you stole a piece of Hetian jade from your friend.”

“Is this real? Jumping straight to confrontation?”

“This must be anger talking, or why else start personal attacks?”

“Did Sister Fang really do that? Impossible. She doesn’t seem like that kind of person.”

“Understandable, though. Losing a child, getting dumped by a scumbag, and needing to pay rent. If it’s true, I get it.”

“Hey, keyboard warriors, quiet down! The young lady hasn’t finished speaking. Why are you so eager to jump in?”

Lin Huifang, meanwhile, remained composed and elegant, watching Zhang Xiaorui quietly.

“Well, actually, you didn’t steal the jade to pay rent, but for your lover.

Since your abortion, your boyfriend had vanished. During that time, a young man, fresh out of college, a devoted admirer, cared for you without complaint.

After you left the hospital, you sold the jade for 88,000 yuan and gave all the money to him. You thought this time you wouldn’t be fooled.

But after handing over the money, your ‘Prince Charming’ disappeared without a trace.

Only then did you realize all men are liars—not a single one trustworthy.”