Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Even more shocking was that Bai Xue, who was known for her innocence and kindness, had maliciously reported Jiang Lingâer for cheating. In the end, the school had proven that her accusations were false, and as a result, she had publicly apologized to Jiang Lingâer. This made everyone doubtful. âDidnât Bai Xue have an influential boyfriend? Why is no one protecting her?â
This incident caused Bai Xueâs reputation to plummet. She lost more than half of her fans in an instant.
After the morning assembly, the homeroom teacher accompanied Yue Ling and her parents to the train station.
While waiting for the train, Yue Lingâs father said, âLingling, you have to remember what Father said. Donât get too close to that Bai Xue. Sheâs very dangerous.â
Yue Lingâs mother argued, âSheâs a nice girl. Maybe she made a mistake, just like Lingling.â
Yue Lingâs father glanced at his wife and said angrily, âYouâre a woman with long hair but little brain cells. Lingling was almost punished because of Bai Xueâs instigation. Bai Xue is obviously not a good person.â
Yue Ling nodded and said, âDad, my life was almost ruined because of Bai Xue. 1 wonât be fooled again.â
Yue Lingâs father said in approval, âItâs good that you know. Donât be like your mother who thinks that everyone is a good person. You should focus on your studies now, and keep in mind that itâs not a good thing to compare yourself to others. You just have to be down-to-earth.â
Soon, the train arrived.
Yue Ling said, âDad, I understand. The train is here. You guys go home first. I want to eat clams for dinner.â
âAlright, be careful,â said Yue Lingâs mother.
Yue Ling watched her parents get on the train before going back to school.
After the morning assembly, Bai Xue left the school with the excuse that she still had a scene to shoot.
In the entertainment companyâs CEO office, Bai Xue sat on the sofa, feeling wronged. Since the public apology in the morning, many media outlets had already publicized the incident. As a result, she lost a few roles that she had already secured prior.
She complained frustratedly, âLi Yan, the Jiang family must have framed me. Why did you let them bully me? Because of this, Iâve lost three roles. Itâs clear that they do not respect the Li family at all.â
She was so angry that she wished she could swallow Jiang Lingâer alive.
Li Yan lowered his head. He would have been pleased if Bai Xue had said this before. He had always thought that she was really cute, but now, all of her words felt like a slap to his face.
Li Yan said, âLittle Xue, you have to think carefully before you say anything in the future. Youâre a public figure, and your fans look up to you as a role model. Donât you know that your bad behavior will lead your fans astray?â
Bai Xue felt guilty, but she still put on a pitiful expression. âLi Yan, donât be angry at me. Fans arenât children; they are capable of making their own judgements. As you can see, Iâve already lost more than half of my Weibo followers because of this.â
Li Yan mocked her, âIâm surprised you finally realized youâve lost half of your followers. Well, havenât you learned your lesson yet?â
Bai Xue felt wronged. Was Li Yan actually blaming her for this incident? âIâm innocent! Yue Ling tricked me, and Jiang Lingâer is simply ruthless.â
âYou actually believe that Yue Ling tricked you and Jiang Lingâer is heartless? You donât think you reaped what you sowed?â Li Yan thought inwardly as he handed the paper to Bai Xue. He said, âStop crying. My assistant had already confirmed to you that there was nothing fishy with Miss Wenâs documents. Why did you still report Jiang Lingâer?â
Bai Xue was stunned. She raised her head and looked at Li Yan with red eyes. âLi Yan, donât you trust me? Or are you doubting me because of what your assistant said? Iâve told you before. At that time, your assistant hadnât informed me of the results yet. Yue Ling forced me to help her, so 1 had no choice but to report Lingâer.â
âSo youâre saying that my assistant didnât tell you in time?â Li Yan asked, rubbing his brows.
Bai Xue nodded without hesitation. âThatâs right. Iâm sure your assistant told you that he didnât tell me in time, right? If I had known, I wouldnât have reported Lingâer to the dean. Although Lingâer doesnât like me, Iâve always wanted to be friends with her.â
She put on a pitiful expression, but her explanation just seemed like excuses.
Li Yan looked at the woman who was clearly lying but insisting that she wasnât. He mocked himself in his heart, âIf I hadnât talked to my assistant yesterday, I would have believed every single word sheâs saying right now..â