Chapter Two: The Fraud Hunter Falls First

“Where did you film the tub being opened at 10:41?” Lin Ran asked. SHOW THE ORIGINAL! filled the chat. Luo Wei lunged to close the laptop. Lin Ran entered with Deflection Step. Luo’s hand slid through empty air. Lin Ran did not strike or hurt him, but the computer remained safely behind him. Han Zheng emerged from the utility room holding a clear evidence bag. “Found this in the alley dumpster. The torn seal still has fingerprints. Call the police.” One cameraman cracked. “It wasn’t me! Hongli paid Brother Wei a hundred thousand to plant the tub!” The stream went silent for half a second, then exploded. Luo Wei lost followers faster than Iron Dome had gained them.