Chapter 1228: Chapter 1219: Game Within a Game (3)
Half an hour later, the police released the results. The two people admitted they were creating false rumors, assuming something inappropriate happened when they saw the famous celebrity drunkenly enter a private room.
As for Jiang Bumei, initially she talked about some brand-name high-end jewelry, asking her to contact the brand. She actually had connections in the circle, but how could anyone stand up for her? Reluctantly, she kept silent, only saying that she remembered wrong, possibly mistaking a set of jewelry, or maybe it was left at home. Later, indeed, it was found in her hotel suitcase.
In short, just one sentence: Something out of nothing.
With the investigation reaching this point, the gist was clear. With the results out, Wei Jingjing contacted Qin Baizhou, who immediately decided: “Since the police have a result, then sue! Sue them for defamation, make them apologize and compensate. It’s also the perfect way to curb the arrogance of those who spread rumors irresponsibly. Remember, we must sue, as soon as possible! I’ll have the legal department draft the letter right away.”
So, as Jiang Bumei just walked out of the police station, Wei Jingjing, on behalf of the inebriated Xia Siyu, received the result outside and directly stuffed the freshly stamped legal notice into her arms: “Agent Jiang, this is a legal notice issued by our company’s legal department, see, it’s stamped. You just wait to receive the court subpoena!”
After sending out the legal notice, Huixing Company turned around and used its own account, along with Xia Siyu’s Weibo account, to release the police results and the legal notice. They also spoke in Xia Siyu’s tone: “In the past, I was too lazy to pursue many rumors, always thinking they were too ridiculous and believing everyone has the wisdom to distinguish right from wrong. But now I realize that not pursuing them leads to some people’s fabrications and reckless rumor-mongering. It has seriously affected my normal life and work. I will never easily let go of this kind of slander that insults personal integrity!”
No need to guess, that night, even without Qin Baizhou buying any trending spot, with Xia Siyu’s popularity, this Weibo post shot to the top instantly.
With the police report, a formal legal notice, and testimonies from others in the production crew, those who were creating rumors were immediately nailed to the pillar of shame. Xia Siyu’s reputation had been good recently, and she had a representative work in film. Even with many haters, in the face of overwhelming evidence, they were embarrassed to insult her, at most only making a few sarcastic comments.
Just in time, the preview for her show “Everyone Loves to Roast” aired, where she mentioned, “I don’t like explaining my private life,” but if faced with someone like Li Weiyi who bullies others, she would “throw a punch without hesitation.”
The two promotions combined, doubling the effect.
Later, Director Ji also commented on behalf of the film, saying that Xia Siyu had great character, was able to endure hardships on set, and never had any inappropriate rumors. He even posted photos of her getting injured while filming “The Catch.”
The photos of Xia Siyu’s injury had not been released at that time. Now, the film was promoted, and so was she, no wonder some fans noticed that when she performed in the Little New Year’s Eve gala, her arm was bandaged. The public’s affection was instantly aroused. Of course, some fans dug out that the person who smeared her for stealing was actually the girlfriend of that male celebrity from before, seeking personal revenge.
Qin Baizhou, skilled in crafting PR statements, subtly hinted at “many past rumors not pursued” in his writing, using a screenshot from Xia Siyu’s preview on “Everyone Loves to Roast” with an expression saying “I don’t care!”