Villain: He humiliated the protagonist's sister, but she fell in love with him.

This money was his entire savings accumulated over many years, all earned by swindling money from female fans and taking advantage of male lovers. He was reluctant to spend a single penny recklessly.

He harbored a glimmer of hope and tried to feign poverty to get away with it:

"Dr. Cao, I'm so sorry, I don't have any money left and can't afford it."

A hint of mockery flashed across Cao Bi's eyes, his tone carrying a deeper meaning:

"Wang, stop acting. I've checked your bank account, and the balance is exactly enough to cover the surgery costs, not a penny more."

"What! How dare you check my balance without my permission! And how do you know how much money is in my account?"

Wang Bufan was instantly shocked, and his heart sank.

Cao Bi waved his hand, not answering his question, but instead said:

"You don't need to worry about that, just hurry up and pay!"

His face turned pale and then flushed, and the more he thought about it, the more frustrated he felt.

I donated a kidney for nothing, suffered physical damage and was severely weakened, and in the end I still had to empty all my savings to pay for the surgery. What kind of outrageous thing is this!

This money was all he had left; after paying it off, he was completely penniless.

Cao Bi saw through his hesitation and timely put pressure on him:

"Let me remind you, if this fee is not settled, all the previously agreed-upon efforts to whitewash the situation and win back public opinion will be null and void."

You went through all that trouble to donate a kidney, only to end up with nothing, utterly ruined reputation, and a destroyed future. Wouldn't that be a complete waste?

Wang Bufan froze instantly.

He was perfectly aware of the concept of sunk costs:

The kidney has already been donated, the surgery has been completed, everything is set in stone, and there's no way to undo it.

If he refuses to pay now out of spite, and the other party simply abandons him, he will have truly lost a kidney for nothing!

Although the money was saved, the health was ruined and the reputation was completely destroyed, resulting in a total loss.

But if they grit their teeth and pay the money, at least there's still a sliver of hope for clearing their name and turning things around.

The enormous sunk costs left him with no other choice, and all his hopes and resentment were completely crushed.

After a long while, Wang Bufan gritted his teeth, his face contorted in pain as he clenched them.

"Okay! I'll pay for it!"

With trembling hands, he took out his phone, stared at all the savings he had accumulated over the years, and transferred it all out in one go, emptying his savings.

Every movement of his fingertips felt like cutting into his flesh.

The moment the payment success notification popped up, Wang Bufan looked up and stared intently at Cao Bi, gritting his teeth as he asked:

"I paid the full amount! Now, should this clear my name?!"

Cao Bi glanced at him indifferently, a polite smile playing on his lips:

"Don't worry, just lie there and wait for news. I'll go out right away and arrange for your whitewashing and publicity campaign."

"Okay, then hurry up! Don't delay!"

Wang Bufan was completely absorbed in his dream of making a comeback and was oblivious to anything amiss.

He waved his hand casually, lost in his fantasy of returning to his peak.

But to his utter surprise, the moment Cao Bi stepped out of the ward, the smile on his face vanished instantly, and he pulled out his phone to dial the law enforcement number.

"Hello, is this the law enforcement team? I'm filing a formal complaint against Wang Bufan, who is currently in the inpatient department of Jiangcheng Hospital..."

Yes, the evidence is all online. He is suspected of multiple violations, including disturbing public order, online fraud, and infringing on the rights of others. The evidence is complete.

After hanging up the phone, Cao Bi remained calm and waited quietly.

More than ten minutes later, the ward door was suddenly pushed open.

Wang Bufan, who was lying in bed daydreaming about the future and secretly gloating, looked up and blurted out:

"How did it go? Is everything settled? Will we be able to clear our names soon...?"

The words came to an abrupt halt.

The people standing at the door were not Cao Bi at all, but several law enforcement officers in uniform.

Before he could react in panic, cold handcuffs were fastened to his wrists.

"Wang Bufan, you are suspected of multiple illegal acts, including public disorder, long-term fraud against fans, and violating women's wishes. We are now arresting you in accordance with the law. Come with us."

Wang Bufan's mind went blank for a moment, and his whole body felt ice-cold.

He frantically turned his head and saw Cao Bi standing coldly watching from the doorway. Instantly, he became enraged and roared:

"You bastard! You broke your promise, you tricked me! I'm going to report you! You tricked me into donating a kidney, you cheated me out of all my savings!"

Cao Bi immediately put on an innocent look, raised his hand and held up the voluntary donation consent form personally signed by Wang Bufan, and sincerely explained to the law enforcement officers:

"It's a miscarriage of justice! Wang Bufan donated it voluntarily."

I didn't want to agree at first, but he kept begging me, saying that he knew he was guilty of a grave sin and was willing to donate a kidney to atone for it.

That's why I agreed. Sigh.

The law enforcement officers carefully checked the consent form; the handwriting was clear and the procedures were complete. They immediately nodded in approval.

"The evidence is conclusive. Wang Bufan, you broke the law first, and now you're trying to turn the tables on me. You're being unreasonable. What excuse do you have?"

Wang Bufan completely broke down, trembling all over.

He finally understood that from the very beginning, Cao Bi had been setting up a trap step by step, and he had always been a pawn to be manipulated.

The commotion in the ward grew louder and louder, attracting a large number of patients, nurses, and their families to gather at the door to watch the spectacle.

Everyone recognized him at a glance, and murmurs and jeers rose and fell.

"Isn't this the internet celebrity from Linhai University who went crazy and urinated in public?"

"So it was him. He has a ton of dirt on him online. He cheated his fans out of money and has a messy private life. He's a complete scumbag."

"No wonder he could do such outrageous things; he was never clean to begin with."

"He brought it on himself; he deserved to be arrested!"

"..."

Countless pointing eyes and harsh mocking words rained down on Wang Bufan, leaving him pale and speechless.

Seeing that he remained silent, the law enforcement officers prepared to take him away directly.

In this desperate situation, Wang Bufan completely broke down, throwing a tantrum and struggling violently.

"I didn't! This is all fake! I'm not going! I'm not going with you!"

"The online evidence is irrefutable; do you still dare to deny it? Take him away!"

The law enforcement officers rebuked them coldly.

Several staff members immediately stepped forward and firmly held down Wang Bufan, who was struggling wildly.

In the midst of the chaotic pulling, Wang Bufan twisted violently, his waistband was ripped open, and his pants slipped down most of the way.

The entire room fell silent for a moment, then erupted in deafening laughter.

"Holy crap! How did this guy become a eunuch?!"

"Holy crap! It disappeared after surgery? Did he ruin himself to atone for his sins?"

"This is hilarious! From now on, don't call him Wang Bufan, just call him Wang Buji instead, hahaha!"

"My life is completely over!"

A piercing laugh entered his ears, and Wang Bufan stiffly lowered his head to look at what was beneath him.

At that moment, his pupils contracted sharply, and everything went black before his eyes.

It’s over.

My kidneys are gone, my savings are gone, my reputation is ruined, my future is ruined, and now I've completely lost even the foundation of my life.

He was instantly overwhelmed by endless despair, shame, and regret.

Amidst a sea of ​​mocking gazes, Wang Bufan's head lolled to the side, his eyes rolled back, and he collapsed unconscious, slumped to the ground...