The makeup artist entered along with the filming crew. Wen Shengsheng had expected the artist to conceal the injuries on her face, but after the makeup was done, her wounds became unusually prominent, looking as if she had been beaten by several people.
The filming crew briefed Wen Shengsheng on what she needed to do shortly, and only then did she understand the nature of the video she was about to film.
Thinking of Feng Jinxiu’s usual care for her, Wen Shengsheng felt a pang of guilt. However, realizing her current predicament and inability to protect herself, she could no longer afford to worry about Feng Jinxiu.
After all, if she were to leave Wanqing Entertainment, she would never see President Gu again…
With that thought, Wen Shengsheng made up her mind instantly.
Tearfully recounting her ordeal for the video, Wen Shengsheng furrowed her brows, speaking of her agent’s psychological manipulation and physical abuse. She even went so far as to apologize to Sui Sui, Ling Fenghan, and the fans who had spoken up for her the previous night.
Although she had been coerced into targeting Sui Sui and fabricating a scandal with Ling Fenghan, she felt that if she had been brave enough to refuse violence, perhaps none of this would have happened.
The video Wen Shengsheng posted immediately caused a huge uproar. No one had expected an agent to be so terrifying!
Not only did she instigate minors, but she also controlled her artists, subjecting them to both psychological and physical torment.
At this point, people within the industry began to reveal all the rumors and known incidents from over the years – such as using despicable means to ostracize artists and forcing them into illicit activities.
The netizens were busy consuming another day's worth of gossip.
Ling Fenghan watched the video of Wen Shengsheng’s apology on his phone screen, his lips curling downwards. This completed his own missing piece of gossip.
“Wanqing Entertainment issued a public apology, stating that although Feng Jinxiu’s personal conduct was lacking, Wanqing Entertainment was also accountable for its insufficient employee management. They are willing to compensate you 500,000 yuan for emotional damages and plan to establish an Artists’ Rights Protection Foundation with three million yuan to safeguard artists’ legal rights. This finally appeased the public’s anger,” his agent said, retrieving his phone. “In short, this matter has come to an end.”
“Regardless, after this incident, I don’t think that obsessive fan will dare to harass you again,” the agent said, breathing a sigh of relief.
“Mm,” Ling Fenghan nodded, a genuine smile gracing his lips.
Seeing Ling Fenghan’s sincere smile, the agent couldn’t help but smile too.
He was the one who knew best how difficult Ling Fenghan’s journey had been, and seeing him like this made him happier than anyone.
Concurrently, Xia Qingtian, who had just finished her morning exercises and was eating breakfast, heard a “beep” in her mind.
[Heaven-Chosen System has been activated.
Congratulations, Host, on completing the mission. One Time Stopper (fifteen minutes) has been issued.
As the Host exceeded the mission requirements, you have been awarded one chance to draw from the Lucky Roulette.]
Xia Qingtian blinked her eyes. It seemed her emotional release agent hadn't been in vain; not only had she completed the mission to get close to Ling Fenghan and uncover the truth, but she had also exceeded expectations.
Such good news early in the morning surely meant that everything today would go smoothly.
Thinking of Sui Sui’s upcoming television recording and her own official return to campus, Xia Qingtian’s mood lifted.
This good mood only lasted until the end of the first class.
Having been away for so long, Xia Qingtian had missed quite a few things.
Since she had taken sick leave, the academic advisor had only inquired about her health and said little more. However, the class monitor of Finance Class 1 strongly expressed her dissatisfaction with Xia Qingtian.
“Xia Qingtian, do you know that because of you, our class has the worst attendance rate in the entire department!”
“I know now,” Xia Qingtian replied, reaching for Li Xiaoxiao’s notes beside her. “Can I borrow your notes to copy?”
“Here you go,” Li Xiaoxiao said casually. “My handwriting is a bit messy, I hope you don’t mind.”
“It’s fine, I can recognize it.” After saying this, Xia Qingtian turned a page and immediately felt that her words hadn’t been precise enough.
She could only recognize half of it; the other half was a jumble of scribbles she’d have to guess.
“Xia Qingtian! I’m talking to you!” The class monitor was clearly displeased with Xia Qingtian’s attitude.
“Who are you?” Xia Qingtian finally looked up at her.
“I’m Jiang Yingying!” Jiang Yingying puffed out her chest and said coldly, “You’ve been gone for so long that you don’t even remember your classmates! You should at least remember the class monitor! You didn’t even notify anyone about your leave, do you know how much trouble you’ve caused me? If you don’t want to study, why not just drop out!”
Jiang Yingying felt she was entirely in the right and banged on the table with a “crack.”
The entire large classroom turned to look, including students from Finance Class 3 and Computer Science Class 1, not just Finance Class 1.
“Hey, I’m talking to you, did you hear me!” Jiang Yingying, seeing that Xia Qingtian was ignoring her, questioned impatiently, “Don’t think that just because you’re pretty and act cute, everyone has to tolerate your bad behavior!”
Xia Qingtian then raised her hand and applauded, saying, “Class Monitor has such great authority!”
“What did you say?” Jiang Yingying was taken aback by Xia Qingtian’s attitude.
“Come on, repeat what you just said. I’ll record it and post it online, letting everyone admire the authority of the monitor of Finance Class 1.” Xia Qingtian took out her phone and pointed it at Jiang Yingying.
“You! What are you filming! What’s with your attitude! You skipped class, lowered the entire class's attendance, and you think you’re in the right?” Jiang Yingying said, covering half her face with her hand.
“I’m recording this. Class Monitor, please be precise with your words. What do you mean by skipped class? I obtained a formal medical certificate for my leave. How can that be considered skipping class? Sick leave does not affect class attendance; everyone knows that. Are you happy to wrongly accuse me? If you want to show off your authority, just say so. Shall I hail you three times?”
“How was I supposed to know you were on sick leave! You didn’t tell me!” Jiang Yingying’s eyes showed a flicker of panic.
“I just realized I shouldn’t have applied for sick leave with the advisor, but with you, the Class Monitor. Come, Class Monitor, please loudly repeat the new rule you’ve set. I’ll record it more clearly, and let all the students of Z University know that from now on, all leave requests must be submitted to this Class Monitor, Jiang Yingying! This is the new school rule set by our Class Monitor, Jiang Yingying!”
“You! What nonsense are you talking about! I never said that!” Hearing Xia Qingtian’s words, Jiang Yingying’s eyes turned red with urgency.
“Did I? That’s what it sounded like to me,” Li Xiaoxiao tilted her head and said, looking at Jiang Yingying.
“See? We have witnesses, and this video, Class Monitor. You needn’t worry. A mere commoner like me wouldn’t dare to defy you, Class Monitor,” Xia Qingtian said sarcastically.
“You! You!” Completely outmatched by Xia Qingtian, Jiang Yingying simply stomped her foot and slumped onto a nearby table, bursting into tears.
“Crying? Really? You’re crying already?”