Chapter 114-119

Chapter 114. Good Seedlings

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As soon as Xiao Zhao left, Ding Shan got up. She had been lying on the bed for too long, and her body was so weak that she did not have any strength.

Xiao Zhao was worried about her. He had been watching her too closely. Ding Shan could not just lie on the bed as she said. She was just a little weak, not paralyzed.

However, Ding Shan knew it was time for her to adjust her body. In two months, she would have to go on a variety show. When the time came to train the trainees, she had to show some fundamental skills. Her current physical condition was too poor.

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Ding Shan had a plan in mind. She was ready to start training her body and then pick up dancing.

She was too skinny now. Although she looked good on camera, she was not healthy. She did not have any lines. Dancing was the fastest way to shape.

Ding Shan made herself a cup of oatmeal milk. She planned to make another recipe to replenish her strength as soon as possible.

After thinking everything through, Ding Shan picked up the phone and called Yin Hui.

Yin Hui quickly picked up the call as if waiting for Ding Shan, "Beautiful Lady Ding! I haven't congratulated you on making a name for yourself yet. You're now a real little angel in the human world. You're well-liked by the passers-by. The little girls in our company are so heartbroken that they've snot and tears flowing down their faces. They even said that they wanted to congratulate you for finally breaking away from that black-hearted family. When will you give me some face and let me treat you to a celebration meal?"

Ding Shan did not expect Yin Hui not to give her a chance to speak. He just said a whole bunch of things. She was stunned for a moment before she shook her head and burst into laughter, "Director Yin, you've said so much all at once. I don't even know what to say in reply. Speaking of meals, I should be the one treating you. Thank you for being so helpful. You even asked the company to help me sue Ding Wan and the others."

Yin Hui was grinning, "Don't say that as an outsider! We're business partners. Shouldn't I help you? You've already clarified so much yourself and fought a beautiful battle. I can't hold you back! It's just a small matter. It's a small matter. You don't have enough people. Do you want me to help you introduce some people?"

Ding Shan said gratefully, "You've put in a lot of effort. I've already asked Xiao Zhao to contact someone to re-establish the studio. We'll have people soon. President Yin, of course, it's good that you have a recommended candidate."

Yin Hui thought for a moment. He asked, "Ding Shan, why don't you consider coming to my media company? Although I'm just starting here, my future is bright. If you come over, you'll be the big sister of our company. I definitely won't mistreat you!"

Yin Hui's little plan was in full swing. If he could poach Ding Shan over, the company would be more than half revived. Moreover, wouldn't it be easy to extort Xiang Hong with Ding Shan in the company?

In the future, Xiang Hong might have to curry favor with him and treat Ding Shan well. Those days would be beautiful just thinking about it.

Unfortunately, Ding Shan didn't have such a plan. She didn't even consider it and directly rejected him, "Forget it, President Yin. I don't mean to belittle Star Glory Media. It's just that I want to do it alone. I want to have some freedom and reduce a lot of trouble."

Yin Hui was a little disappointed. This time, he did not have the chance to blackmail Xiang Hong. "Ding Shan, I'm so sad you rejected me so easily!" Although he said that, Yin Hui's tone was very humorous. It sounded like he was joking.

Ding Shan smiled, "President Yin, don't tease me. I have a lot of trouble now. Taking things slow is the best choice. Your media company is in full swing. It's only a matter of time before they soar to the sky. Let's do variety well together and work together for a win-win situation. That's the best way."

Yin Hui smiled, "It's the right thing to be popular. Don't belittle yourself. I'm still waiting for you to save my variety show. Let me tell you; I've picked out quite a few good seedlings this time! One of them is called... wait a minute, Xiao Li, what was the name of the person who signed up just now?"

A clamor came from the other end of the phone. Even without seeing it with one's own eyes, one could tell Yin Hui was very busy on the other end.

Ding Shan felt a little apologetic. Yin Hui was so busy, but she did not help him and even made him worry for her.

However, Yin Hui's seriousness also gave Ding Shan a lot of comfort. This meant that Yin Hui was serious about this variety show. She had chosen this variety show as her first program for her official comeback. It was the right choice. She also had to work harder.

Not long after, Yin Hui's voice came from the other end of the phone, "I'm sorry! The company is in a mess, and I just found it! There's a boy. I think he's a good seedling. His name is Wen Xiu! He's handsome, and he looks pretty good. You can pay attention to him when the time comes!"

Ding Shan's heart trembled. She subconsciously tightened her grip on the phone and said in a tense voice, "What did you say his name was?"

Chapter 115. A*shole Ex-boyfriend

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Yin Hui repeated, "Wen Xiu, what's wrong? Do you know him?"

Ding Shan was silent for a long while before the corners of her mouth twitched. "It sounds familiar, but I don't think I know him. I'll remember it. I'll... keep an eye on him."

Yin Hui was busy on the other side, so he did not notice that something was wrong with Ding Shan. There was a commotion again, and Yin Hui hurriedly said goodbye, "Ding Shan, I still have something to do here, so that I won't talk to you for now. Let's meet up again some other day. I still have a lot of ideas!"

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Ding Shan replied, "Okay, go and get busy. We'll talk some other day again."

After hanging up the phone, Ding Shan lowered her head and smiled coldly. "Wen Xiu... it's been a long time."

This Wen Xiu was none other than Ding Shan's jerk ex-boyfriend from her previous life.

It was a pity that Ding Shan's luck in her previous life was too bad. Wen Xiu was not as gentle as his name suggested. All of his warmth and talent were fake. It was a trick to fool Ding Shan.

It was ironic that Ding Shan, as an actress and a movie queen, did not realize that everyone around her was an expert.

Wen Xiu's acting skills were terrible. No matter how much Ding Shan helped, his career did not improve. He was supposed to be a person who would be eliminated from the entertainment industry soon, but he was brilliant. He put all his acting skills and energy into Ding Shan. He pretended to be affectionate. He would not marry anyone but Ding Shan.

He made Ding Shan's heart soften again and again. Ding Shan could not bear to see him do that. She repeatedly brought resources to him so he would not feel inferior.

Ding Shan secretly gave him the resources he had been begging for to protect his poor self-esteem. She did not let him know. She watched him run over to tell her how lucky he was to have received an excellent job. Then, he secretly complained to Ding Shan about why didn't she introduce him to someone better. If it weren't for his good luck, he would have been out of a job.

Ding Shan did not say anything. She did not mention anything about her efforts. She only silently blessed him and praised him for being appreciated because of his strength.

But what about Wen Xiu? What did he do?

In the end, Ding Shan only learned from Ding Yuan's mouth before she died that Wen Xiu was like the Ding family. He was a demon lying on top of her and sucking her blood. He did it for fame and resources; he tried his best to stay by her side and fawn on her, pretending to be pitiful so she would take the initiative to plot for him.

But in the end, she was squeezed dry by the Ding family and no longer had the glory of the past. Wen Xiu and Ding Yuan tricked her into that house and sold her to the rich second generation for fun.

Ding Shan hated the Ding family and Yang Hua to the bone. But to Wen Xiu, it was a heart-wrenching realization and regret.

She realized how despicable and wretched this man was and regretted that she had been blind in her previous life.

Unlike Ding Wan and Yang Hua, who had forcefully exploited her due to their status, Wen Xiu was the one she had allowed to come to her side. She was the one who had given this man the chance to hurt her, and she couldn't blame anyone else.

However, a person wouldn't be deceived a second time. Wen Xiu's lousy acting skills, without Ding Shan's help, would he be able to survive in the entertainment industry for a few years?

It was only a matter of time, but Ding Shan was not so generous as to watch him die alone. In her previous life, this scumbag had owed her so much. Shouldn't she return it in this life?

Ding Shan muttered coldly, "Wen Xiu, you have to be careful in this life. If you can become a big star everyone likes, then I, Ding Shan, am incapable! Let's wait and see..."

Ding Shan was already prepared to exchange blows with the jerk's ex-boyfriend. On the other end, Ding Wan, who was wanted for prosecution, was quickly found by the police. When the police came to the ward with a baton in their hands.., the bodyguard standing guard at the door was quickly taken down.

Having done so many evil things with Jin Li, he felt guilty when he saw the police in uniform. Just as he wanted to get close to them, he was beaten down by the police with a baton.

At this moment, the whole internet was cursing the police for not doing their job correctly. The higher-ups had instructed them that they must punish them severely. Who dared to get involved with these people?

Ding Wan dragged Wang Chun, who was crying and had a cast on her leg, back to the detention center to await punishment.

This time, what awaited them was no longer brief detention.

They were breaking out of prison, bribing officials, and investigating the case of Ding Shan's birth. Ding Wan and Wang Chun's imprisonment had only just begun.

Chapter 116. Interrogation

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Ding Wan and Wang Chun did not even need to use torture to extort a confession. After they were arrested, they gave a detailed account of how they were bailed out, tricked by CEO Jin's bodyguards into going to the hotel, bullied and beaten, and how they were placed under house arrest in the hospital ward.

Ding Wan cried, "Police comrades, you have to investigate this! We didn't want to escape from prison either. He was the one who bailed us out for no reason. I still haven't figured out what happened. The moment we entered the room, we were tied up. You've all seen my leg. Jin Li is the culprit! I was wronged!"

Ding Wan's current state of mind had collapsed entirely. The repeated blows had made him age a lot. He was visibly gloomy and no longer had his previous vigor.

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At this moment, he couldn't care less about CEO Jin. Anyway, he had already been arrested by the police, and Jin Li wouldn't be able to escape. He probably wouldn't need his help in the future, so he might as well confess honestly and try his best to get himself out. At the same time, he could also establish his identity as a victim.

He had been forcefully released on bail and beaten up! If he wanted to be arrested, he should have detained Jin Li! Wasn't he unlucky enough?

Wang Chun also cried, "That's right. We stayed in the detention center obediently. It was his people who came to bring us out. We are just ordinary people. How could we resist? It was them who took us wherever they wanted us to go. My daughter is still in his hands now. We are asking for trouble every day! At that time, why didn't you go and arrest him? Now that you've come to arrest us, it's a good thing!"

The policeman sneered, "Don't be anxious. He will come to look for you soon. When the time comes, you can confront him properly! Do you think that you will be fine after he bailed you out? If you had time to post online on Weibo, why didn't you hurry up, call the police, and surrender? You are clearly who deliberately escaped punishment, yet you are still trying to quibble here!"

Ding Wan lowered his head and looked gloomy. He was about to be swallowed up by regret. He had been brilliant for a long time, but he made such a stupid mistake!

Wang Chun stuttered as she pleaded, "Police comrade, we didn't do it on purpose. My husband has already been beaten to such a state, so we want to recuperate properly. In such a situation, can we ask the organization for leniency?"

The police officer gave Wang Chun a disdainful look. In his heart, he was highly contemptuous of the two of them.

This matter had blown up so much that the leader was furious. After all, this was related to the authority of the police in front of the public.

These two people had broken the law. After they ran out, they even dared to show off on the internet and denounce Ding Shan. In the end, not only did they expose the significant mistake of the police, but they were also implicated in a blood relationship case.

How could someone be so stupid and so evil?

Even though the police had seen so many bad people, they were still disgusted by the actions of Ding Wan and Wang Chun.

They had never seen such a person who harmed others but did not benefit himself. He was a person who harmed others everywhere, and he even caused them to work overtime every day and get scolded by their leaders.

Fortunately, they dug out the problem of corruption within the police station. The higher-ups dealt with a few leaders who had issues with their work style. From now on, it was estimated that no one would dare to play tricks behind their backs; Ding Wan could be considered to have contributed to the integrity of the police station.

But because of them, how many people had been implicated?

The severity of this matter had already spread to the entire society. If they were not severely punished, the police would be too ashamed to handle cases in the future.

The police snorted coldly, "You wish. The police station leader involved in the case has already been fired. Jin Li can't escape either. Everyone in this matter must be dealt with according to the law, including you, the source! We can't conclude why Jin Li bailed you out and whether there was any scheme or deal between the two of you in advance."

The police thought of Ding Shan again, and their eyes became even colder as they looked at the two sad people, "And the matter of you raising Ding Shan since she's not your biological daughter, then where did she come from? You'd better tell us honestly, too! It's infuriating that you guys have done this. I was too polite to you guys last time. Today, I'll put it here. The eyes of the entire nation are now on you. If the two of you don't spit out something real, don't even think about walking out of this door!"

Chapter 117. Fear From Years Ago

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Wang Chun shivered, "You... you still want to use lynching? You're police officers! You can't break the law! We're already old, and our health isn't good, but we can't withstand torture. If you dare to touch us, I'll sue you!"

The police officer laughed gloomily, "We won't beat you, but here, there are ways to make you feel worse than beating you. Do you believe it? We are practical and realistic. If you did it, quickly admit that you did it, and we won't accuse you wrongly. But we can also legally torture you if you want to play tricks! You would beg us to come and take your statement!"

Ding Wan gasped, "We have said what we should say. It was Jin Li who found someone to bring us out. There was no plan in advance, and there was no deal. We didn't know. If you don't believe me, then go torture Jin Li! I really can't take it anymore!" After saying that.., it was as if he had difficulty breathing. His throat was whistling, and he was breathing rapidly at the top of his lungs. He collapsed on the chair with a half-dead look on his face.

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The policeman was unmoved, "It's normal that you're not feeling well. We have a doctor. If you faint, at most, we'll take some time to resuscitate you before we continue the interrogation. However, you have to understand that to pursue efficiency. It's also possible to operate on you and bury a tube."

Ding Wan was stunned. Then, he took a few more breaths in embarrassment. "There's no need to trouble yourself. I'm much better now."

The policeman sneered. "So soon? That's fine too. We'll talk about Jin Li later. Tell me how Ding Shan got here first."

Ding Wan pursed his lips. "I don't know. We've always treated her like our own child. Who knows what the relationship between them is like?" When he brought up this question, Ding Wan felt guilty. However, the more he said, the more mistakes he would make; he might as well die and not admit it.

The matter of being released on bail would at most be locked up for a while. However, if the other issue were found out, that would be...

Ding Wan did not dare to think about it. With a wooden face, he looked like a dead pig that was not afraid of boiling water. He planned to fight to the end.

The policeman frowned, "Are you sure you want to continue with this attitude? Look at the things that have been dug up on the Internet! You know very well how you treated her all these years! And you still dare to say that she's your biological child? Treat her as your biological child. Does that mean that you know she's not your biological child? How did she get here?"

Wang Chun tried to smooth things over. She said fawningly, "Police comrade, don't lower yourself to his level. He only has that bad temper, but Ding Shan... she's our child. We adopted her! Although we are not related by blood, at least we raised her! Mover, the money has already been taken away by her. We are not breaking the law here, right?"

The officer slammed his palm on the table angrily and scolded, "What nonsense! Do you think that all of us police officers are fools? We have already checked all the qualified welfare homes, but there is no information about Ding Shan's adoption! Your adoption is illegal!"

Wang Chun was so scared that she trembled and did not dare to speak anymore. This matter had already passed on for so many years. She thought it would be flawless and could be hidden for a lifetime, but who knew that there would be such a day when the truth would be exposed?

Wang Chun's psychological quality was not strong to begin with. When something happened, she was so scared that she did not dare to sleep all day. Whenever she saw Ding Shan, she would feel a chill on her back.

It was not until she got rich that she was forced to forget about it by relying on luxury goods and prosperous life.

However, when she saw Ding Shan, she still felt awkward. She subconsciously turned her guilty conscience into a way to hit and scold Ding Shan. It was as if this was the only way to brainwash her.

Ding Shan was her child. She could be treated as she wished.

Now that this matter that had been sealed for so many years was brought up, Wang Chun's fear had returned. If she were found out, she would be done for!

Wang Chun did not say anything. She sat there crying sadly.

The police looked on coldly. Ding Wan sat there half-dead and did not say anything. Wang Chun could not get anything out of him even i,f she cried. There was no way for them to take his statement in a short period. They could only lock him up now and wait for the police to find new evidence.

Too much time had passed, so the matter was still difficult. However, compared to Ding Wan, Wang Chun seemed easier to deal with. If it took a little longer and they applied some pressure, they might be able to come up with something useful.

The police slammed the door and left.

Before he left, he instructed the guards, "Separate the two of them so that they don't make false statements. Keep them in custody alone!"

Chapter 118. Jin Li Falls

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Wang Chun was forcefully pulled up by the correctional officer, wanting to take her away.

Wang Chun panicked. Looking at the dispirited Ding Wan, she anxiously shouted, "Old Ding! Old Ding, pull yourself together! What should we do?!" Her hands were tightly holding onto the chair, unwilling to leave.

While the correctional officer pulled Wang Chun, Ding Wan raised his head and stared at Wang Chun. He silently mouthed, "Shut your mouth tight!"

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Wang Chun looked at Ding Wan with tears streaming down her face. She nodded her head expectantly but, in the end, was still dragged away.

Ding Wan and Wang Chun were under the strict supervision of the police. There was no way they could escape.

Jin Li was also caught.

At first, Jin Li was still arrogant and defiant. He shouted, "How dare you treat me like this! Don't you know who I am? I want to see Chief Li! I won't leave until I see him!"

The policeman in charge of arresting him snorted. "Chief Li? He has been suspended for investigation. You can go to the police station to see him!"

Jin Li could not believe it. He had been doing whatever he wanted for so many years precisely because of the umbrella. But now, the umbrella was being investigated.

Jin Li struggled with all his might. "Where are my bodyguards? What are they doing? I paid you guys to do this, and you're just going to watch me get arrested?"

The bodyguards stood at the side obediently. The other police officers controlled them with batons, and no one dared to act rashly.

What a joke, they were indeed taking Jin Li's money, but in front of the police officers, who dared to challenge the law?

Usually, lawlessness was because there was no fear, but didn't they hear that Chief Li had been suspended from duty for investigation? Now that Jin Li could not protect himself, who would work for him?

Jin Li was huge, but they were all chubby. In just a few moments, he was pinned to the ground by a few police officers. His hands were behind his back, and he was handcuffed.

Ding Yuan hid in a corner. She was both afraid and angry. Her whole body was trembling.

What was going on? Was Jin Li going to be arrested?

She finally made up her mind to sell herself for glory. After accompanying Jin Li in the room for so long, no matter how humiliated and painful it was, she gritted her teeth and endured it. However, the police officers barged in and wanted to take Jin Li away.

What about the torture that she had endured for the past two days? She had thought that by relying on Jin Li, she could use his power to climb up the ranks in the future and get back what Ding Shan owed her. But now, they were telling her that Jin Li would fall.

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Why did they do this to her? She had given up everything! Why did she still fail?

Ding Yuan hugged herself tightly and gritted her teeth.

It was all over now. There was nothing left. She had served Jin Li for nothing. Before she could ask for any benefits, everything was gone!

Why was it that Ding Shan was so lucky to gain everyone's favor, and all her efforts were in vain? She didn't want to be innocent anymore. She didn't want to lose face anymore. She just wanted a chance to climb the ranks. Why was it so difficult?

Ding Yuan wanted to cry, but no tears came out. She curled up into a ball like a broken doll without a soul.

The police subdued Jin Li and the bodyguards and prepared to go back for interrogation. Then, they looked at Ding Yuan from afar.

Ding Yuan had previously reported that Ding Shan had abused her, and this matter had also caused a stir. The police also recognized her face.

However, they didn't expect her to be mixed up with Jin Li. When they entered the house, the two of them were particularly intimate. Could it be that they persuaded Jin Li to come out and bail her and her parents out because of the affair with Jin Li?

The police officer sighed. Facing such a fragile Ding Yuan, he was afraid of provoking her, so he could only try to speak as calmly as possible, "Do you still need us to use force to subdue you? I'll give you some time to wear your clothes and go with us."

Ding Yuan was stunned. Her eyes were filled with tears as she looked at the police officer with a bitter smile, "Go back? Go back to where? I've been played for so long by others for nothing, like a fool. Do you also see me as a joke? Since I'm like this, why don't you just let me die?" After saying that, she suddenly jumped up like a crazy person and was about to jump out of the window.

A police officer was quick-witted. He hugged Ding Yuan, who wanted to die and threw her back onto the bed. "Be more honest! You have to admit your mistakes! You're so young. Why don't you go on the right path? What's the use of seeking death now?"

Ding Yuan's clothes were disheveled, and she was lying on the bed, panting. She was so crazy that she didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "I hate Ding Shan! I can't wait for her to die! In this life, it's either her or me! I'd rather die if I didn't turn over under her feet!"

Chapter 119. Ding Yuan in Despair

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The policeman sighed slightly, "Even if she's not your biological sister, she still treats you well, right? How could you have such a big grudge? Forget it. If there's anything between you and Ding Shan, come back to the police station and tell us! Don't make a scene here!" After saying that he did not care about Ding Yuan's emotions anymore, he directly and forcefully put on handcuffs to prevent Ding Yuan from attempting suicide again.

For humanitarian reasons, he even put on a jacket for her. Otherwise, Ding Yuan's disheveled and dispirited appearance was unbearable.

Ding Yuan sneered numbly like a lifeless doll quickly picked up by the police and dragged away.

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She did not want to resist anymore. Ding Yuan only felt that she was exhausted. Why did she think that everything should not be like this? What was wrong? Why did Ding Shan suddenly monopolize all the good luck?

In Ding Yuan's plan, in less than two years, Ding Shan's reputation in the entertainment industry would worsen along with her vulgar works and dirt. At that time, she would not need to do anything herself, and Ding Shan herself would be on a path of no return, as long as she was by her side to design and guide her, forcing her to have only one way to live, she was not afraid that Ding Shan would not fall.

Ding Yuan had been looking forward to that day. What could be more interesting than personally pulling the goddess down from the altar and torturing her day and night in hell?

But, what was different?

From that night, when Ding Shan escaped from the hotel and avoided Jin Li's invasion, everything was easily bypassed by Ding Shan, or she used a conspiracy to solve the crisis. Not only did she not lose her reputation, but she also gained more people's sympathy and goodwill, her fans became increasingly solid, and her casual fans also became more and more.

The day in Ding Yuan's dreams was getting further away from her.

From the night when Ding Yuan personally recommended herself to Jin Li's bed, Ding Yuan had put her last chips on the table. Besides this young and energetic body, Ding Yuan did not have any other chips, but even so.., this chip had been broken.

Ding Yuan did not want to admit it, but she had lost the bet.

Ding Yuan was utterly disheartened. Jin Li's capture was like the last straw, suppressing the hope in Ding Yuan's heart. Who else could help her?

No one. At this point, the Ding family had long been isolated and helpless.

Ding Yuan was desperate and helpless, but her resentment towards Ding Shan had long become an obsession in her heart. Even at this juncture, Ding Yuan was still resenting Ding Shan. The hope in her heart had been extinguished. This resentment was like a dark spark, deeply buried in the bottom of Ding Yuan's heart.

The more miserable and helpless Ding Yuan became, the more she would blame all of this on Ding Shan.

If it weren't for Ding Shan, she wouldn't have lived in the shadows since she was young. If Ding Shan had been obedient, she wouldn't have risked her life to get to where she was today.

Ding Yuan wasn't willing to admit she was wrong, so she could only use Ding Shan to vent her emotions. Only in this way would Ding Yuan feel she wouldn't go crazy. At least there was still one person who could support her to live on!

Kill Ding Shan! Turn Ding Shan into the trash!

Ding Yuan staggered as she was dragged forward by the police. At the same time, she laughed coldly, looking like a crazy woman.

The police were entirely distracted by Ding Yuan's laughter. He chuckled softly, "What are you laughing at? Be serious! I'm warning you, don't play dumb!"

Ding Yuan was desperate to a certain extent, so she was no longer afraid of the police.

Her face was full of tears, but she was still laughing, "What, you're not going to let me laugh? What I did was not a capital offense. If you have the guts, why don't you shoot me? My Sister is Ding Shan! Hahaha! You know Ding Shan. How amazing! Everyone has envied me since I was young. Everyone surrounded me, but they were all talking about Ding Shan..."

Ding Yuan was immersed in her memories, and her expression became crazier and crazier, "What color does Ding Shan like? What does Ding Shan do at home? Does Ding Shan also like to eat snacks? Ding Shan... Ding Shan! It's all fucking Ding Shan! Ha! Ha! Ha!" Ding Yuan laughed until tears came out of her eyes.

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"Who remembers me? I'm Ding Yuan! Let Ding Shan go to hell! You guys didn't let me die today! Just wait to hear the news of Ding Shan's death from now on!"

Ding Yuan now looked like a lunatic. Her eyes were red and bloodshot. Her face was dry and dirty. She looked like she was crying and laughing at the same time. Her expression was twisted and ferocious.