The press conference was quickly prepared, and when Song Minghao learned that Lin Yan was going to hold a press conference, he also insisted on going.
"This storm is not just about you; it concerns me too! I'm also an involved party, so why can't I attend the press conference!"
Song Minghao's reasoning was sound, but no one agreed to let him go. After all, he was too unpredictable and no one knew what he might say at the press conference.
Therefore, neither his agent Sister Qin nor Lin Yan wanted him to attend.
In order to participate in the press conference, Song Minghao made a pact with his agent, repeatedly assuring them that he would absolutely not speak carelessly, before he was allowed to attend.
However, everyone at Xinchuang was happy to see this happen. After all, they all knew that Song Minghao was pursuing Lin Yan and were very aware of their relationship.
On the day of the press conference, many media outlets were invited into the hall. After everyone was seated, an employee came to distribute bottled water.
"Did your editor-in-chief not come today?"
A reporter asked the person next to him. It was a reporter from another media outlet they were friendly with.
"She'll be here soon. The editor-in-chief said this is a huge scoop, so she definitely had to come in person."
"But I think this is probably because the chairman of Xinchuang offended someone, which is why this matter was exposed."
"Capital must have gotten involved too, right? After all, Xinchuang's momentum is too great, and it must have made many people envious. That's why this matter has blown up so much."
"Exactly. After all, Ms. Lin is the boss of an entertainment company, not a celebrity. So what if she was being kept?"
"But Song Minghao is really daring to announce his relationship with Lin Yan at this sensitive time!"
"How do you know it wasn't Lin Yan's intention? To divert everyone's attention. Besides, I heard someone already took photos of them, just waiting for the final blow!"
"So they leaked it early? That's good, at least Song Minghao didn't directly deny their relationship."
"Lin Yan is here!" someone exclaimed, and all eyes turned to the entrance. Cameras were turned on and set up.
Lin Yan, dressed in a white gown, gracefully walked from the main entrance to the stage. The sound of camera shutters was incessant along the way.
Behind her were Fang Zhou, the president of Xinchuang, and her boyfriend, Song Minghao.
As soon as she reached the stage, Song Minghao stepped forward, pulled out a chair for her, and then helped her sit down.
This scene alone caused the camera shutters to click non-stop!
After everyone was seated, Fang Zhou gestured to his secretary to begin the press conference.
After brief pleasantries and greetings, the secretary announced the theme of the press conference, followed by Lin Yan's address.
Lin Yan first admitted to being kept, but also explained why she was being kept. She also acknowledged her relationship with Song Minghao and finally apologized for occupying public resources.
The media present were also surprised by her candid admission, and she even produced the contract for being kept. And her most trusted assistant, Fang Zhou, was the one who drafted the contract.
After she finished speaking, it was time for media questions.
All the media outlets scrambled to ask questions, each one sharper than the last.
But Lin Yan answered all of them calmly and frankly. Song Minghao, however, was furious and several times wanted to stand up and curse, but Lin Yan held his hand tightly.
Although many of the questions at this press conference were sharp, some media outlets had a good relationship with Xinchuang.
Therefore, the questions they asked were more leading. Especially the questions directed at Song Minghao, which focused on the development of their relationship.
Song Minghao directly admitted that he was the one pursuing Lin Yan and had been pursuing her for a long time. He also shared some amusing anecdotes about their time together.
Whenever these reporters asked questions, the atmosphere of the press conference was relatively harmonious.
Song Minghao also told everyone that they had met each other's parents and were discussing marriage arrangements.
The press conference was broadcast live, with an audience of over a million viewers.
The comment section completely covered the screen, but since there was no moderation, it was just netizens discussing amongst themselves.
However, everyone was not too concerned about the matter of being kept, and was instead focusing on Lin Yan's beauty and shipping the "Yan Ming" (妍铭) couple.
After all, from Song Minghao's words, it was clear that their relationship was very good, and he generously expressed his dependence on and love for Lin Yan.
Yang Meng was also watching the live broadcast, and every time Lin Yan was troubled by reporters, she smiled with glee.
But when she saw Lin Yan calmly answering questions, lightly sidestepping the traps set for her by the reporters, she couldn't help but get angry.
The tablecloth in her hand was already crumpled, and her brow furrowed tighter and tighter.
Yang Meng felt something was wrong. She had never directly interacted with Lin Yan before. But being able to trap her so easily with her schemes, Yang Meng had stopped paying attention to her.
This live broadcast was her first time facing Lin Yan directly, but these familiar mannerisms, familiar little gestures.
This was not Lin Yan, or rather, not the Lin Yan from before.
The Lin Yan on screen, her attitude of remaining unfazed regardless of what happened, gave her a fatally familiar sense of familiarity!
Yang Meng's hands began to tremble. No, it couldn't be. It couldn't possibly be her.
How could she also have come here? Clearly, she, Yang Meng, was the chosen one, the protagonist of this world.
She knew the plot, she had transmigrated into the book, and moreover, she had even made Lin Yan her substitute.
She was the true protagonist, but why would that person, that person, also come here!
No, perhaps it was just a resemblance. Right, why did she target Lin Yan before? Because in the original novel, her body was Lin Yan's substitute.
No, it wasn't Lin Yan. If it was Lin Yan's name, how could she not remember it, and how could she have read that book?
So where did it go wrong? Why did she target Lin Yan? She... how dare she target... target Lin Yan?
Yang Meng fell into confusion. She desperately tried to recall the original plot. It seemed to mention Lin Yan, but there was no such name.
She had to go and see this person. She had to confirm one thing. She had to go!
"Another day moved by someone else's love!"
"The love between a cool older sister and a puppy is so adorable!"
"I refuse to believe there are still people who don't know the 'Yan Ming' CP. All of you, ship it!"
"So sweet. Every time the reporters asked a sharp question, Song Minghao got so angry! Clearly, Chairman Lin didn't mind!"
"But he always got suppressed! Hilarious!"
"Who wouldn't like such a clingy puppy!"
"Am I the only one who's been obsessing over Lin Yan's looks? How beautiful is she! Her aura is also amazing!"
"Why would anyone treat such a person as a substitute!"
"Ah Wei is dead!"
"Lin Yan is truly a goddess! So beautiful even without filters or beautification!"
"Sister, I can too!"
"Song Minghao, let's duel!"
...
Song Haoming was unhappily scrolling through the live broadcast comments, but gradually his expression grew worse.
His rivals seemed to have multiplied!!