"Wait a moment for the interview, we're not finished yet—"
"Oh, stop talking and come with me to the lounge!"
Director Lin's temper flared, and he dragged Liu Wan Quan away.
Bao Fang glanced at her daughter, then lowered her head with a complicated expression and hurried after them.
The makeup artist, who had "disappeared," reappeared.
"Teacher Xia, I'm sorry, I..."
"It's fine, I've already done my makeup."
Xia Wei Liang smiled and turned towards the broadcast hall.
Taking out her phone, she saw the call had just ended.
Someone followed her from behind.
"Did you record everything?"
"Mhm."
Song Yuan approached with a cold face. "There's also a bonus scene."
Xia Wei Liang turned to look at her, her eyes full of amazement. "Nicely done, Yuan Ge!"
Song Yuan coolly raised an eyebrow. "You sought me out, isn't it because I'm a private investigator?"
Private investigators thrived in the entertainment industry, where all sorts of tricks and schemes were rampant.
Therefore, Xia Wei Liang's seeking her out was definitely not just out of classmate camaraderie or a genuine need for a bodyguard.
Song Yuan was clear on this point.
Xia Wei Liang didn't deny it. Instead, she smiled and hooked her arm through Song Yuan's. "There are plenty of private investigators; but you're the only one who defends me. So, of course, I wouldn't let you go!"
Song Yuan tilted her head and looked at her. "You're quite honest."
"Yuan Ge, I know who's good to me. So, I absolutely, absolutely will not hurt the people I care about!"
Who could resist such a straightforward confession from a girl?
Song Yuan's earlobes turned visibly red.
"Xia Wei Liang, melodrama doesn't suit you."
"What about innocence?"
"...Perhaps you should check your ID when you have time."
"Ooh~ Yuan Ge, you've changed."
Xia Wei Liang linked arms with Song Yuan and walked towards the broadcast hall, playfully clinging to her. Song Yuan found it extremely annoying.
"Hey," Song Yuan called out, stopping her. "Were you alright just now?"
"I'm fine!" Xia Wei Liang blinked her clear eyes, her smile bright and entirely unfazed.
"Remember to take plenty of beautiful photos for me; I want to post a nine-grid."
Song Yuan immediately took out her phone. "Pay me first with a scan."
"..."
In the broadcast hall, the director began the countdown.
"Hello everyone, I am Guan Fei..."
In the audience, Xiao Nuo Mi panicked.
"Th-this isn't right... These aren't the questions we discussed..."
Song Yuan, however, looked as expected, staring at the person on stage.
"She probably guessed this long ago too."
The audience below pointed and whispered at Xia Wei Liang with disdainful expressions.
On stage, Guan Fei was the epitome of intellectual beauty. Especially in front of the public beauty Xia Wei Liang, she exuded elegance to the extreme.
"...Miss Xia, the recent news about you is something everyone is familiar with. Doubts have been continuously raised as to whether Miss Xia truly disdains her biological parents and is unwilling to acknowledge them, instead focusing on returning to a wealthy family? What does Miss Xia have to say about this?"
Xia Wei Liang lowered her gaze. Despite Guan Fei's aggressive questioning before, her face had maintained a polite smile. Only now did a hint of sadness appear.
But soon, she composed herself again, raised her eyes, and bravely met Guan Fei's gaze, softly saying, "Before answering this question, I'd like to ask Sister Fei a question first."
"Oh?" Guan Fei was somewhat curious. What question could she possibly ask?
"Regarding the matter of the swapped babies back then, I've already issued a statement, and everyone understands, right? I'd like to ask Sister Fei... in the entire affair, who is the victim?"
Guan Fei raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise in her eyes as she looked at Xia Wei Liang.
The question was sharp and went straight to the core.
*Heh, the PR team taught her this, didn't they?*
Guan Fei, seasoned as she was, calmly replied, "In my opinion, it's naturally the other Miss Xia. After all... for the past twenty-odd years, life hasn't been unkind to Miss Xia Wei Liang, has it?"
This answer was exactly as Xia Wei Liang had anticipated.
She lowered her head and chuckled lightly. "So, Sister Fei equates family affection with material possessions."
Guan Fei faltered, only then realizing that Xia Wei Liang had dug a pit for her!
"I know my answer might make Miss Xia uncomfortable, but I am just stating facts. After all, Miss Xia has lived a very happy life all these years, enjoying the attention that comes with the title of a socialite, hasn't she?"
Xia Wei Liang silently gave Guan Fei a thumbs-up in her mind.
When it came to antagonists, this one was definitely clear-minded!
"So, the affection I offered is fake, and my feelings don't matter? Then, when the sudden couple cried and called me daughter, I should have rushed to acknowledge them immediately? Otherwise, I'm disloyal and unfilial?"
The atmosphere in the venue became somewhat quiet.
Guan Fei stiffened, secretly thinking, *This girl is manipulating the narrative!*
She wanted to interrupt her and regain control.
"Miss Xia, I didn't..."
"Sister Fei, could you let me finish?" Xia Wei Liang remained calm and gentle, her refutations always reflecting her cultivation.
"I've heard your show is quite incisive, Sister Fei. I was trembling before I came," she said, winking playfully. "But I believe in your professionalism, and that you won't sacrifice my chance to defend myself and speak out for the sake of ratings and clicks, putting me on the stand prematurely."
"..."
Guan Fei's expression was stiff. She forced a laugh, "How could that be? My show is all about letting guests speak freely."
"I trust you, Sister Fei."
Xia Wei Liang smiled faintly, her expression subtly intriguing.
In the audience, Song Yuan's expression contorted slightly as she looked down at the small, fleshy hands gripping her arm.
Nuo Mi was incredibly excited. "Wei Wei Jie is so cool!"
Sweet and spicy!
Awesome and daring!
Seeing her shut Guan Fei up was incredibly satisfying!
Why hadn't she realized before that Wei Wei Jie had such good speaking skills and clear logic?
That's right, who was the victim after all?
Xia Yi Ran was indeed pitiful, but Wei Wei Jie was also innocent. Why should she bear the blame for those adults?
Everything has two sides. As a media person, being biased from the start was a serious disqualification!
The audience below began to buzz with discussion again.
Guan Fei saw that Xia Wei Liang had gone off-script, not only not falling into the trap but also disrupting her rhythm!
She had to steer the conversation back. "Miss Xia, I've noticed you've consistently avoided answering my question, and seem to be evading it. Miss Xia, as far as I know, Mr. Liu and his wife have already undergone DNA testing, and it's clear you are their daughter. Your relationship with them is unbreakable for this lifetime, yet you choose to abandon your parents. Are your words and actions fair to the fans who look up to you as an example?"
Xia Wei Liang pursed her red lips, a knowing smile appearing on her cheeks. This expression of seeing through everything made Guan Fei extremely displeased.
"Sister Fei, do you... have some misunderstanding about me? Since you've answered for me, what else is there for me to say? Am I here on this show merely for you to publicly execute me on behalf of the masses?"
Beautiful!
This direct approach was incredibly satisfying!
Nuo Mi squeezed Song Yuan's hand excitedly. "Yuan Ge, Yuan Ge, Wei Wei Jie is cheating!"
Song Yuan curved her lips, her eyes filled with relief.
"Mhm, she's grown a brain."