Empress of the Entertainment World

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CHAPTER 535 

At once, Liu Xueyi began packing. They wasted not another hour in the hotel, knowing that with their location compromised, reporters would be on their way in search of Andromeda. 

Now that was something he couldn't handle right now—having her past affect her future and mental state. He wasn't going to sit for that again.

Taking another exit arranged by the hotel staff, Liu Xueyi and Andromeda soon got to their car and drove away from the hotel while making sure one of his men took a picture and video of the two of them with their faces visible and had it posted online.

With a single picture, part of the buzz flowing around the internet began to take a hit as people started seeing the truth about Andromeda's two-timing. 

In the same vein, he knew taking her to her place was out of the question considering the flux of reporters arriving there by the second, all waiting for information and a possible interview. 

By the time he got home, he walked straight to his study, brought out his laptop and got to work. Andromeda, who had remained quiet all this while couldn't help her curiosity as she walked in to meet him. 

"Xueyi?"

"Yes, love?"

She walked in and placed a hand on his shoulder. "Take it easy," she said in a calm voice, hoping to ease his nerves but Liu Xueyi knew better. 

From her clenched jaw, he could see she was raging inside. 

"I will and so should you." He peeled his gaze from the laptop and tilted his head back to look at her. Andromeda's expression remained unwavering as she waited patiently for him. 

"I will love, once I make a video issuing my last warning and getting feedback on the situation. I will not be lenient."

Her lips pulled back, revealing a small smile before leaning down and pressing a kiss to his lips. "I'll be with you all through."

"Thanks."

"Now, get them, Tiger." Chuckling, Liu Xueyi shook his head as he immediately got to work.

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Even with the order Liu Xueyi gave, hacking to find out the culprit became much harder than he thought.

Furthermore, the upload of the previous video was done on a public server. Tracing the user became something else. Regardless, Liu Xueyi was able to find something very interesting. 

Walking into Xu Fang's office with a phone pressed to his ear, he greeted his friends with a wave of his hand and went over to take his seat. 

Ever since they heard the news and what was done to Andromeda, they made efforts to quell the news. However, Andromeda wasn't just a fashion celebrity now but an actress. 

Thanks to that, the wrong impression had been etched into the minds of many anti-fans and fans alike. 

Still, with the tactic Liu Xueyi used, making sure their faces were visible as they left the hotel, she ended up quelling some of the rumours, against Fang Qian Qian's wish. 

"That picture and video alone should have been able to quell the public but why does it still feel like someone is adding more fuel to the fire?" Tang Yan growled in frustration as he glanced over some papers in his hands.

"I'll tell you why," Liu Xueyi chimed, and ended his call. "Someone is doing that."

"Figured. The question now is, who?" Chu Fengjin asked. 

What they all knew, was that the previous video and Liu Xueyi's warning were aired out to the public again. Most of the haters' gossip was taken down as well but someone seemed to have a backing, silently delaying it. 

"I hate to be the one to say this to you, but I just got a tip."

The others exchanged quick glances before settling their gazes on Liu Xueyi. "You said?" Xu Fang spoke after some moments of silence. 

At the same time, a notification popped in on Rong Bolin's phone and the latter quickly checked it. 

"I got a call on my way here that the…"

"Bingo." Taken aback by his interruption, Liu Xueyi arched a brow, waiting for Rong Bolin's news. 

"Huh, will either of you speak up already?" Chu Fengjin grumbled. He was tired of holding back while the others knew something important.

"Bolin, you can go first."

"Okay." He cleared his throat and lowered his gaze to his phone screen again. "The one who uploaded the video has been found."

A dark glint flashed in Liu Xueyi's eyes before his gaze narrowed at Xu Fang. "Give me a name," he commanded.

"K.X"

"K.X? As in, the K.X, Kyle Xiang?" Xu Fang asked out of the blue.

"You know him?" Rong Bolin, Chu Fengjin and Tang Yan questioned at the same time. 

"Yes. He won the top hacker online competition for cracking a difficult code but something happened and it was given to someone else," Xu Fang explained. 

"No matter who he is, he would face the full extent of the law for what he did to Andromeda," Tang Yan voiced. 

"But…"

Before Xu Fang could utter any more words, Liu Xueyi's dark penetrative gaze locked on him, making him swallow his words. 

"He should have known better," Tang Yan uttered. 

"He should, however, we are missing the big picture here."

"And that is what, Bolin?" Chu Fengjin asked rather impatiently. 

"Such a young man would not openly go and defy the almighty Liu Xueyi and his girlfriend. Someone was behind it all."

"Even at that."

"Wait," Liu Xueyi cut in, lifting his hand to stop Chu Fengjin. "How old is this hacker?" he asked, turning his attention to Xu Fang. 

"From what I know, he just turned 18."

"Perfect, he is not above the law to face justice. His actions could have led to more severe problems for Andromeda and Xueyi."

"Hold your horses, Tang Yan." Liu Xueyi took a brief second to think, and then he nodded. "I know what I will do. How about recruiting the young mind?"

"What?" Both Chu Fengjin and Tang Yan hollered. Their shock was evident in their eyes as they wondered what kind of plan Liu Xueyi had. 

"Why?" Xu Fang inquired.