Chapter 136: The Incident Gathers Steam Again
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Su Bai wanted the matter to die down.
But someone else had no intention of letting that happen.
Another video soon surfaced online:
“Hello, everyone. My name is Xu Xiaolu, and I am currently a host in Yanjing.
“I used to attend the same host-training course at Central Television as Yang Mengke.
“I am coming forward to clarify something for everyone: the video that recently appeared online, showing Su Bai singing ‘Fairy Girl’ for Yang Mengke, was recorded at a gathering organized by President Mei of Tiandu Entertainment.
“I was fortunate enough to be there.
“As far as I know, President Mei organized that gathering specifically because of Su Bai. The purpose was to invite Su Bai to join Tiandu Entertainment.
“We all know how things turned out in the end—the two sides failed to reach an agreement.
“The third major entertainment company that Comrade Liu Siyan mentioned in her video, the one with which they had reached a preliminary understanding, should have been Tiandu Entertainment.
“As for anything else, I personally know nothing. I am only speaking out to explain what I do know.
“That is all. Thank you, everyone.
“Also, regarding my identity, you can look back at the earlier video of ‘Fairy Girl’ that circulated online. I appeared in it. You can also verify who I am for yourselves.”
The moment Xu Xiaolu’s video was released, it stirred up yet another storm online.
“Where are all the people who defended Su Bai before? Come out and explain this!”
“People from the media have personally stepped forward to confirm it. You so-called die-hard Su Bai fans—what else do you have to say?”
“We strongly demand that Central Television reevaluate Su Bai and determine whether he truly has a moral problem. Give the public an explanation!”
“If we have misunderstood Su Bai, we will apologize to him. But if he really is as the video claims, then ban this shameless performer!”
“That’s right! Ban him! We strongly demand that he be blacklisted!”
Xu Xiaolu’s first bomb was only the beginning.
What followed set the entire socialite circle ablaze.
“Hello, everyone. I’m a model, and my name is Feifei. I was present when Su Bai sang ‘Fairy Girl.’ I have pinned proof of my presence on my Douyin account. I can testify that what Xu Xiaolu said is true. I can also confirm that the gathering was indeed hosted by Tiandu Entertainment. Many stars, including Huaxingyu, were there that day!”
“Hello, everyone. I’m an internet celebrity named Two Dimples. I was there as well, and my pinned video contains proof. I can also confirm that Xu Xiaolu was telling the truth. Huaxingyu first sang a song for Xu Xiaolu. Then Xu Xiaolu asked Yang Mengke, ‘How come no one is singing for you?’ Only then did Su Bai step forward to perform!”
“Hello, everyone. I’m a minor actress named Yezi. I was there that day, and I can confirm that Tiandu Entertainment organized the gathering. I even reposted information about it on my social feed for several days.”
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“Hello, everyone. I was one of the servers at the gathering. I won’t reveal my name, but my pinned video contains evidence of numerous stars being there with Su Bai.”
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After Xu Xiaolu’s video was released, one model after another, internet celebrity after internet celebrity, and even minor actresses came forward to confirm that the gathering had been organized by Tiandu Entertainment.
It was entirely possible that some of them were merely trying to ride the wave of publicity.
There were certainly others who had been ordered to muddy the waters.
As for who had given those orders, that was difficult to say.
After posting the video, Xu Xiaolu knelt on the floor and looked up at Zhao Hongbing. She placed both hands around his leg and gazed at him with a pitiful expression.
“Young Master Zhao, by doing this, I’ve completely offended Tiandu Entertainment. You have to protect me!”
“I’m not afraid of offending Su Bai, but you know who stands behind Tiandu Entertainment. If you don’t protect me, I’m finished!”
Zhao Hongbing lowered his head and lifted Xu Xiaolu’s chin with his fingers.
“Heh. A dog that obeys is a good dog.”
“All you have to do is serve your master well. Anyone who wants to bully you has to consider whether I’ll allow it.”
He patted Xu Xiaolu’s cheek, then said in a sinister voice, “All right. Get to work.”
As he enjoyed Xu Xiaolu’s attentions, Zhao Hongbing fantasized about Su Bai’s ruin—about Su Bai kneeling before him and begging for mercy—and laughed smugly.
He failed to notice the resentment flickering in Xu Xiaolu’s eyes as she knelt at his feet.
Xu Xiaolu was beginning to regret using Zhao Hongbing as her connection. He had never regarded her as a human being.
Now, after hearing what Zhao Hongbing had said, her heart felt as though it had fallen into an icy abyss.
In Zhao Hongbing’s eyes, Xu Xiaolu was nothing more than a beautiful, obedient bitch.
She wanted to resist, but she did not dare.
She understood all too well that entering a powerful household was like entering a sea so deep there was no way out.
Even if she was currently nothing more than the obedient plaything of a wealthy heir, she had no control over her own life anymore.
If Zhao Hongbing discovered that she had developed a mind of her own, she might never live to see the next day.
At that moment, she found herself thinking more and more about Zhou Yanfeng’s kindness.
Whenever Zhou Yanfeng had been with her, he had been so gentle. He had treated her like a precious treasure, holding her tenderly in the palm of his hand.
But with Zhao Hongbing, she was…
Her hatred for Yang Mengke reached its peak.
If not for Yang Mengke, Xu Xiaolu would never have ended up in such a state.
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If not for Yang Mengke, Xu Xiaolu would now have had a bright future ahead of her, rising as a new star in the world of television hosting.
She would never have attracted the attention of the devil standing before her.
Therefore, Su Bai deserved to die, and Yang Mengke deserved it even more!
“Ugh… cough, cough, cough…”
Seeing Xu Xiaolu coughing violently, Zhao Hongbing nodded in satisfaction.
Then he said softly, “Young Master Feng from Modu will be coming in a few days. Take good care of him.”
Xu Xiaolu, who had been coughing violently only moments before, immediately put on a fawning expression.
“Young Master Zhao, I can’t bear to part with you.”
“Get lost! Take good care of Young Master Feng, and you’ll be rewarded.”
Xu Xiaolu pretended to be consumed by jealousy as she left.
Watching her depart, Zhao Hongbing felt immensely satisfied.
His charm was growing stronger by the day.
Once a woman had shared his bed, she could never leave him…
At the thought, Zhao Hongbing burst into wild laughter.
In the bathroom, Xu Xiaolu was vomiting violently while Zhou Yanfeng patted her back in distress.
“Lulu, are you all right?”
Xu Xiaolu did not even raise her head. She merely waved a hand.
Zhou Yanfeng continued gently patting her back.
After a long while, Xu Xiaolu suddenly threw her arms around him and began sobbing bitterly against his chest.
“Wuwu… Yanfeng, when will we finally be able to be together openly?”
“I’ve had enough of living like this!”
Zhou Yanfeng gently stroked her face and said tenderly, “Lulu, be good. We have to wait for the right opportunity.”
“We have to wait for the right moment to appear.”
Xu Xiaolu nodded heavily.
The two gazed passionately into each other’s eyes, then instinctively embraced and kissed…
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