Lang Zhe had decent looks, and dressed up a bit, he really did resemble a handsome young man nervously preparing to propose.

“Looks can be deceiving; just judging by appearances, you might think his values are as upright as his features,” Pei Mingxuan remarked. “Is he here to propose, hoping for a fresh start and to pursue true love? Heh.”

The moment she said “heh,” everyone knew Pei Jie wouldn’t be easily fooled.

“A gambler saying he’ll quit and a man’s words being trustworthy are absolute lies. This kid has hit two strikes; it’s safe to assume this is all a facade,” Pei Mingxuan coldly analyzed. “He’s trying to deceive Sun Man.”

*I agree! Let me see this little punk...*

Seeing Lang Zhe, Ji Fei finally felt ready to enjoy the drama.

Beside her, Qin Zhao and Qin Rong felt excited as well.

*I knew it! This kid is in debt for fifty million, and he’s already received warnings from loan sharks!*

Qin Zhao and Qin Rong exchanged glances as they watched Lang Zhe on stage, who was wearing a happy smile and seemed bashful while being congratulated by others.

*If he gets married, he can tap into Sun Man’s assets. She’s been working hard, and her market value is high; he thinks she can cover his debts.*

*This guy is really bold! Where does he get the confidence to think that the person he deceived would marry him to help pay off his debts?!*

Qin Zhao and Qin Rong found it utterly absurd; it was such a far-fetched idea.

They casually found a seat in the audience, eager to watch the show unfold.

“Ugh, is this a live broadcast?” Pei Mingxuan suddenly noticed and quickly warned, “You two should pay attention.”

Ji Fei then noticed that, aside from the professional camera crew, some of the helpers were also holding up their phones.

*Goodness, if he gets rejected, it’ll be in front of the whole internet! Is he blindly confident, or does he think Sun Man is too soft-hearted and is trying to morally manipulate her?*

Qin Zhao and Qin Rong felt the likelihood of moral manipulation was higher.

The director and producer seemed to have caught on as well, rushing to the stage to inquire about the situation.

Those present were all dressed like they belonged to the rap circle and were there to cheer Lang Zhe on.

Since the live broadcast wasn’t explicitly banned and had already aired, asking to shut it down would be awkward.

In the end, the producer and director decided to treat it as a way to promote the next episode, although their show didn’t actually need any promotion.

Ji Fei pulled out her phone to browse the live broadcast chat since they were seated far from the stage and couldn’t hear the onstage conversations. Having the chat as support would help a lot.

At first, the live chat wasn’t very crowded, but as the content of the live broadcast became clearer, many realized they were in the studio of *My Acting, Cut!*, and that Sun Man was the one to be proposed to in the upcoming episode, causing the viewership to spike.

People flooded in to witness the drama.

“I heard all the flowers set up here are the ones my sister-in-law likes. My brother is quite thoughtful. Lang Zhe really likes Sun Man; he’s even prepared a surprise for her proposal. I’ve never seen him put this much effort in before—he’s truly determined to spend his life with her.”

As the live chat was filled with questions like: *Didn’t Sun Man and Lang Zhe break up? When did they get back together? How did things escalate to marriage? Did we miss a part of the plot?*

“Oh, a breakup doesn’t mean they don’t love each other! Besides, Aunt Lu really supports my sister-in-law now.”

This statement implied that the breakup had been due to Lu Fei’s picky nature.

Ji Fei took a moment to investigate.

*Ah! So it’s a gambler’s accomplice; no wonder he’s spouting lies and has no shame.*

Qin Zhao and Qin Rong were also watching the broadcast, feeling nauseated by the guy’s eagerness to help his buddy win over his future wife.

“More importantly, our Lang Zhe has already received the future in-laws’ support. Right now, sister-in-law’s mother and uncle are helping keep her in the dark. Everyone, prepare to witness a romantic proposal!”

After this round of manipulation, the chat quickly filled with blessings like *Finally, this couple overcomes all obstacles!*

“Those two will actually agree? I recall that when Sun Man and Lang Zhe were dating, they both seemed pretty unwilling,” Pei Mingxuan pondered.

Ji Fei also found it odd.

*They didn’t want it back then because they feared Sun Man would marry and thus lose control over her, losing their cash cow. Now...*

Qin Zhao and Qin Rong listened with curiosity when someone shouted, “Quiet! They’re here!”

The venue immediately fell silent as the lights dimmed, leaving only the candles on the ground glowing.

Suddenly, a smooth voice filled the air—Lang Zhe was singing a love song.

After all, he was a singer, and his vocal skills were impressive, but to Ji Fei and the others, his sweet love song felt entirely fake.

At that moment, someone stepped onto the candlelit path. It seemed like they hesitated halfway but were urged to keep going.

Upon reaching the end of the candlelit path, a figure kneeling on one knee came into view.

In an instant, all the stage lights turned on, and the audience erupted in cheers.

Ji Fei saw that it was Sun’s mother guiding Sun Man, with her uncle trailing behind.

Lu Fei was also present on the other side of the stage, watching silently.

The live broadcast provided an even closer view.

They saw a girl with a naturally captivating face, her black hair and dark eyes giving her a sweet appearance. However, she looked stiff and pale, her expression uncomfortable.

Lang Zhe, oblivious or uncaring, wore a deeply affectionate expression as he began, “Man Man, I was wrong. I truly made a mistake. You know I love you very much. I can’t live without you. I was confused before and made you unhappy, but I swear from now on, I’ll do whatever you ask me to do. If you don’t want me to do something, I promise I won’t. I’ve resolved all the troubles and issues. Please give me another chance.”

With that, Lang Zhe held up a ring box and retrieved the engagement ring inside, his voice nearly choking with emotion.

“Sun Man, will you marry me? I know you want a family, and I want to give you one. I want to be the person who loves you most, and we will have children in the future. We can definitely have a warm family together. I swear, this time, I won’t let you down.”

Onlookers had no idea of the implications behind his words, speculating about the family dynamic issues, but as intermediaries, they failed to mediate.

However, Ji Fei and her friends understood that he was referring to quitting gambling.

It seemed like a person trying to mend their ways was desperately attempting to win back their love, and they could even see the fervent look in his eyes and the glimmer of tears.

*Damn, knowing someone’s appearance doesn’t reveal their true intentions. With this acting skill, what a shame he’s not a professional actor!* Ji Fei couldn’t help but scoff in her heart. *Like Pei Jie said, a man’s words + gambler, that’s a double buff! He’s not just a liar; he’s a devil bent on draining you dry!*