The talisman ignited in the air, transforming into a blazing flame that tightly enveloped the black mist.

The black mist struggled violently in the air for a few moments before gradually dissipating into the air.

Yan Ning lowered her eyes and looked at the shattered white jade Guanyin.

Fragments of the white jade Guanyin were scattered all over the ground.

Half of its face lay on the ground, a faint smile on its lips, kind and dignified.

From a craftsmanship perspective, this white jade Guanyin is an exquisite work of art and deserves to be treasured.

But compared to human life, these things are not important.

Xiaxia's eyelids twitched, and then she slowly opened her eyes, a hint of confusion in them.

When Xiaxia's mother saw her daughter wake up, she was so moved that tears streamed down her face. She hugged Xiaxia tightly and said:

"Xiaxia, you're awake! You're finally awake! That's wonderful!"

Xiaxia asked in surprise, "Mom, why are you crying? Why is that white jade Guanyin statue broken?"

Xiaxia's mother cried and said, "That white jade Guanyin is no good; it almost killed you!"

When the people around saw that the little girl had been rescued, they all applauded and cheered for Yan Ning.

"Great! The little girl is finally alive!"

"It seems there really is something evil inside the White Jade Guanyin. This girl looks very young, yet she's so powerful!"

"My God, this is the first time I've witnessed a master saving someone, it's amazing!"

"Having seen so many precious artifacts and witnessed the rescue scene, this exhibition was definitely worth the trip!"

Exclamations of praise rose and fell, as if Yan Ning had just accomplished a thrilling heroic feat.

Amidst the lively atmosphere, Assistant Li sighed softly, his brows furrowed, like a sky shrouded in dark clouds, revealing a hint of sorrow.

He turned around and asked Xie Huaiye with a hint of helplessness:

"Mr. Xie, now that the white jade Guanyin statue is broken, what about the interview this afternoon?"

After all, they had been preparing for this interview for a long time, and the white jade Guanyin was originally a major highlight, but now it has been fragmented, and the plan has been disrupted instantly.

"The column for the White Jade Guanyin has been completely emptied. Will other collections be used instead? But the publicity has already been spread, and reporters will inevitably ask where the White Jade Guanyin is."

Assistant Li continued, saying that he was trying to find a remedy.

Xie Huaiye's gaze, however, fell on Yan Ning standing to the side. His eyes were deep as he said calmly:

"Since it's broken, it should be broken in a valuable way. Everyone should know about this. We can use this public opinion to promote the Xie Group's reputation."

Then, Xie Huaiye walked up to Yan Ning, smiled slightly, and spoke in a magnetic and pleasant voice:

"Miss Yan Ning, could you please do me a favor?"

Yan Ning turned around with some surprise, "Sure, what kind of help?"

Xie Huaiye paused for a moment, then continued, "Could you please accept the media interview this afternoon and tell everyone the story of how the white jade Guanyin was broken?"

Yan Ning's eyes widened in disbelief as she looked at Xie Huaiye.

"Me? Giving an interview?!"

Xie Huaiye smiled, his eyes softening, his tone rational yet sincere:

“I agree that you took a lot of risks by breaking the white jade Guanyin statue. Now you are the best person to participate in the interview. Would you like to accept my invitation, Miss Yan Ning?”

Yan Ning pursed her lips, feeling as if a storm was raging inside her.

Tension, excitement, worry... a mix of emotions.

She hesitated for a moment, then said softly, "Yes, but I can't guarantee how well I can do it. Don't have too high expectations of me."

Xie Huaiye raised an eyebrow, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes, and said in a teasing tone:

"You didn't hesitate at all when you were saving people, so why are you suddenly so timid and hesitant during the interview?"

"Don't worry, Miss Yan Ning, I believe you can carry the whole show."

In the afternoon, a press conference was held.

The backstage lighting was dim, and Yan Ning stood in a corner.

She peered through the half-open curtain at the densely packed cameras and reporters in front of her.

The camera lenses were like pairs of eyes staring straight ahead, while the reporters were like a group of sharks that had smelled blood, all eager and ready to pounce.

Yan Ning couldn't help but swallow, her throat feeling dry, as if it were stuffed with cotton.

Wasn't this supposed to be an interview? Why is it being made such a big fuss, like a war?

At this moment, Xie Huaiye walked over from the side, holding a glass of water. He handed it to Yan Ning and said calmly:

“One interview was too small, so I held a press conference on the spot, and more than 20 media outlets came.”

As soon as he said that, Yan Ning felt like he was about to spit out a mouthful of blood!

It was supposed to be a small interview, but she was so nervous. Now, it's turned into a live press conference!

Now, she's really going to be thrust into the spotlight.

Time passed by, and then enthusiastic applause rang out from the front.

"Let's give a warm welcome to Miss Su!"

Yan Ning took a deep breath and tried to relax her body.

But the tension clung to her every nerve like vines.

She walked onto the stage with somewhat stiff steps, and countless cameras lit up instantly in front of her.

The flashes went off incessantly, like countless stars exploding before her eyes.

Yan Ning suddenly felt a little dazed, as if she had been thrown into a huge whirlpool.

Everything around me was spinning and twisting.

The reporters, as if given a battle cry, fired questions at them like bullets:

"Miss Su, how do you know there are evil spirits inside the white jade Guanyin statue?"

"Ms. Su, have you considered how much public opinion you would face if you broke the 20 million yuan price tag for the white jade Guanyin statue?"

"Ms. Su, there are rumors circulating that you were a stolen and abandoned child. Is that true?"

"Miss Su, is your father ill...?"

These questions were like sharp knives, piercing Yan Ning's heart.

She felt a headache and a buzzing in her head, and her vision was blurry.

She didn't expect the reporter to ask so many questions, and they even asked about her family affairs!

She never imagined that these private topics would be exposed in such a setting.

Her heart felt like it had been violently clenched, and she was somewhat terrified.

Just as Yan Ning was about to be overwhelmed by the barrage of questions, a magnetic and pleasant voice suddenly came from behind her:

"Today's press conference will only address the story of the White Jade Guanyin. Please do not inquire about Ms. Su's private affairs."

Yan Ning turned around and saw Xie Huaiye standing there, his eyes deep and calm, which made people feel at ease.

Yan Ning suddenly felt more confident.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself, straightened her back, and began to speak:

"Dear journalists who have traveled from afar..."