Xia Wei Liang naturally knew that this matter was Xia Yi Ran's doing behind the scenes. However, since she returned to this world, she had been struggling to turn things around and had never stopped moving forward, so this accelerated the process of events.
However, she herself was not sure who that person was, so how could she respond?
Moreover, they only captured her entering and exiting hotels, along with so-called staff revelations, with no trace of the male party. Xia Yi Ran could naturally pin anything on her, just like now, so all accusations pointed to a married producer.
In fact, that producer had indeed hinted at her and made some inappropriate advances in public. Now, all of it was amplified by the media, which served as ironclad evidence, making it difficult for her to turn things around.
Furthermore, when she held a press conference, she had refused entry to most of the media. This gave them the perfect opportunity to vent their anger. Of course, there were also people speaking up for her, so public opinion was divided and fiercely debated.
Since her return, Xia Wei Liang had been avoiding this issue. She dared not imagine the outcome if that person was not Xiao Yi.
"I will handle this. You should not show yourself during this period. Rest well with your family," Ji Huan said and hung up the phone.
Xia Wei Liang took a deep breath, not wanting to burden others with her negative emotions.
When she returned to the living room, she suddenly found the atmosphere very strange. Xia Cheng Ye sat there, clenching his fists in anger, while Su Hui's eyes were redder, and her maternal great-aunt furrowed her brows, her expression equally unpleasant.
"What's wrong?" she asked.
Seeing this, Xia Xiao Qiu quickly pulled her aside and, at the same time, took out her phone to show her. "This is a recent push notification..."
Xia Wei Liang understood. She was silent for a moment before asking, "Do they all know?"
"Yes." Xia Xiao Qiu was also indignant. "Cousin! I will definitely find out who leaked this information! I'll make them pay!"
Xia Wei Liang, however, appeared calm. "It's Xia Yi Ran."
Xia Xiao Qiu cursed in hatred, "Damn it! It really was her!"
*Slap—*
Xia Wei Liang raised her hand and tapped the girl's forehead. "At such a young age, you're not allowed to swear."
She turned back to look at the people in the living room. "What the news says is true, but I wasn't looking for the producer for a quid pro quo. I was drugged and woke up in the hotel." She paused and said, "I don't know who that man is."
As soon as she spoke, Xia Cheng Ye erupted. "How dare someone target my daughter? I don't care who it is, I'll tear him apart!"
Su Hui also held back her tears and said with a sob, "Wei Liang, don't be afraid. Mom and Dad will always be here!"
Xia Wei Liang looked at them, just smiling and nodding gently.
If not for the series of events after her rebirth, she might have been overjoyed beyond measure.
Now, she viewed it with much more detachment. From birth, one is constantly learning to let go.
First, the umbilical cord, then the hands that guide your first steps, and later the protective umbrella extended by parents... So-called familial love is companionship in varying degrees, until the very end, when one leaves this world as naked and alone as when they first arrived.
Because she understood this, she chose compassion.
At this moment, Xie Wan Fei calmly analyzed, "The emergence of such news at this time clearly indicates someone wants to divert attention."
After she spoke, Xia Cheng Ye and his wife also realized this.
They just hadn't expected that girl to be so wicked!
Xia Wei Liang sat down and said, "This bomb was bound to explode sooner or later, if not now, then at some critical moment in the future."
Xie Wan Fei asked, "What does your company say?"
"Sister Huan said she would handle it."
"Yes, it's best for the company to step forward now. You should not be involved."
Xia Wei Liang also understood that this was the usual public relations tactic.
However...
It was so tiring, like a stone constantly pressing on her heart.
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"Brother Yi!! You, you, you... look!"
Yan Zhi opened his phone and saw this explosive news.
In contrast, Xiao Yi's expression was impassive, only his brows were furrowed, his expression very complex, and no one knew what he was thinking.
Yan Zhi boldly guessed, "Brother Yi, you knew about this long ago?"
Xiao Yi nodded.
In fact, he had known even before the media were about to publish the article.
With multiple media outlets receiving the news simultaneously, the situation had already spiraled out of control.
"Brother Yi..." Yan Zhi was a little confused about what he was thinking. He had been by Xiao Yi's side for so long, and as his chief special assistant, he believed there was nothing about Brother Yi that he didn't know.
Just like his feelings for Xia Wei Liang.
That intense attraction between a man and a woman was like two powerful magnets, impossible to pull apart!
Yan Zhi could only reluctantly accept one outcome: his boss had fallen for her.
Therefore, he had bid for the phoenix hairpin at the charity auction and personally placed it on someone's head; he had spoken out for her when she faced cyberbullying; he had pushed aside important appointments just to appear on interview programs related to her...
Yan Zhi saw all these things more clearly than anyone.
He had already changed his perception of Xia Wei Liang, thinking that this young girl was not easily enduring. To turn things around in adversity required immense willpower! Especially seeing her framed and slandered for so long, yet she had kept her mouth shut, only striking back at the last moment!
Let alone a young girl, even an adult man might not possess such astuteness and composure!
Observing from all angles, Yan Zhi had reluctantly agreed to the match.
As it turned out, things had escalated too quickly.
The photos were so clear, and the time, place, and people all matched up. How could she deny it?
In the entertainment industry, such things were not uncommon. There were plenty of people who appeared pure on the outside but called everyone "daddy" behind their backs! Singling out Xia Wei Liang was not really anything, but she was no longer worthy of Brother Yi!
Xiao Yi's expression remained unchanged, his eyes deep and dark, like a black vortex that could absorb souls.
Yan Zhi wanted to offer words of "condolences," but then he thought better of it, fearing he might end up in a worse predicament.
His long fingers casually wrote a series of numbers on the table. "Was it after that banquet?"
Yan Zhi blinked and immediately understood.
It was normal for his boss to care after finally falling for a woman and then experiencing such an incident. What man could tolerate this?
Therefore, he advised, "Brother Yi, I must remind you that there have already been rumors of a relationship between you and Miss Xia from your previous public appearances together. With this incident occurring now, many people will be waiting to see your reaction. You absolutely cannot act rashly!"
Alas, Yan Zhi was exhausted from worrying about this family.
No matter how Brother Yi responded, this invisible cuckold's hat would surely be placed on his head.
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If he explained her situation, the evidence was conclusive and could not be denied!
Therefore, as Brother Jun had instructed, it was best to handle it with cold indifference, which would also help to filter out previous rumors.