Chapter 1120 It’s Not Unfair
Ye Wanxi felt uneasy under Xiao Baihui's gaze and roughly guessed what he was thinking. She twitched her lips slightly and said, "Mr. Xiao, you don't need to feel guilty. Since we agreed to go, we won't go back on our word. Otherwise, I believe no one can force us to do things we don't want to do."
Ye Wanxi's words were true; if they wanted to hide, no one could find them, and they were confident of that.
Her words were both a fact and a reminder—a reminder to Xiao Baihui and his group that they were no ordinary people, and a reminder to him that their relationship had always been one of cooperation, not subordination.
"However, we must thank Mr. Xiao for this. If it weren't for Mr. Xiao's help in handling things, we would probably be getting into this mess today with a bad reputation."
Xiao Baihui was slightly taken aback, then chuckled softly, "Miss Ye, you flatter us. You and Mr. Feng have helped us a lot these past few years, especially with this spiritual energy revival. If it weren't for your strong support, the chaos wouldn't have subsided so easily, and ordinary people's lives wouldn't have returned to normal so quickly. You are heroes, and you deserve gratitude, not resentful doubts and slander."
"People who value sentiments as much as you are few and far between. Let alone the fact that we are unworthy of the title of 'heroes,' even if we were to presume to accept such an honorary title, how could the greatest heroes compare to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people?"
This is a difficult issue to respond to; remaining silent is less risky and also a way to maintain the overall situation.
Ye Wanxi believed that many people had this idea, but in the end they chose to take the initiative to help clarify, which shows how much effort Xiao Baihui put into this.
Indeed, it is common for people to have different opinions on the same thing, let alone such an important matter.
When the video first came out, the people who could make the decision started arguing, each with their own reasons, making it all very confusing.
Xiao Baihui never agreed to sacrifice Ye Wanxi and the other person to meet the conditions proposed by the perpetrators, not only because Ye Wanxi had helped them a lot, but also because their identities were special.
Before the spiritual energy revival, Ye Wanxi and her companion's identities were not suitable to be mentioned. However, after the revival, it was obvious to everyone that they were intentionally or unintentionally increasing their presence.
People need heroes even more when they are in trouble. Admittedly, Ye Wanxi and her companion are just one of countless heroes. However, Ye Wanxi's fame, her identity, and her actions are more likely to generate discussion than those of people like them, without involving unnecessary conspiracy theories.
Just like the previous incident where Ye Wanxi and her colleague helped evacuate residents from that old neighborhood, but were instead morally blackmailed, and even the staff were almost extorted.
Because Ye Wanxi does not belong to any department, she is a public figure, yet she is a public figure who is not involved in any particular aspect.
She does good deeds out of a sense of justice and not out of obligation, which is why she dares to say things like, "Don't try to kidnap me. I'm here today for people who deserve to be saved," and "How long you live depends on your luck; it's none of my business anyway."
This serves as a powerful blow to many who are trapped in difficult circumstances, who naturally blame others and shift the burden onto others, letting them know that those who do everything they can to help them are also mortal beings, just like them, and can get hurt and die.
Their efforts should be met with gratitude, not with self-righteous accusations and complacent handouts.
What Xiao Baihui and the others dared not say, they could only express through the presence of Ye Wanxi and the other two.
Their existence has long transcended that of ordinary people, artists, and bosses; they have become symbols, symbols that speak for them, accept blame for them, and reap gratitude and support for them.
It is precisely because of this insight that the video sparked such a huge online discussion.
Aside from the various lies fabricated by unscrupulous media outlets to attract attention and gain traffic, there are many others who, unable to resolve their own internal conflicts, are envious of the peace and harmony in others' homes and want to shift the blame, drag everyone into the abyss, and fish in troubled waters to manipulate public opinion.
Under such circumstances, if Ye Wanxi and the other person were to be pushed out, especially in such a subtly negative light, the impact might not be immediately apparent.
However, over time, the consequences for them have been endless.
It is unrealistic to try to persuade those who seek to avoid mistakes rather than achieve anything in just a few hours, or to get them to think long-term like you do.
Xiao Baihui was too lazy to waste words and went straight to the point: "It's easy to force them to their deaths, but have you thought about the consequences after they die? Not to mention that Miss Ye's senior brothers will not let it go. Don't tell me you can suppress them or control them. Saying that already proves your guilty conscience."
"Even if they can compromise, what about the ordinary people who have received their help, and the superhumans who have been taught by them? Won't they be angry, won't they empathize, won't they feel disheartened? Such powerful figures, they can just sacrifice themselves like that, and in such a humiliating way, they will die with a bad reputation and bring shame to their families and friends."
"Then why are they working so hard now? They might as well just give up and give up, or live a more comfortable and carefree life like in other countries where it's a survival-of-the-fittest world."
As soon as he said that, many people shut up.
They knew that although Xiao Baihui's words were unpleasant to hear, they were entirely possible.
Ultimately, although there are many people with superpowers in China, not everyone is so lucky; at least many of them have never had this honor.
They are still being protected, and they're already thinking about dismantling the bridge before they've even crossed the river. The only result will be that they fall into the water and drown.
Because of Xiao Baihui's words, most people chose to compromise. Although a small number of people still coveted Ye Wanxi and her companion, believing that their existence was also a threat, they were ultimately insignificant and did not have a significant impact on the outcome.
Xiao Baihui had no intention of taking credit for himself, and even said with some guilt, "This was our mistake. We didn't give you the honors we should have given you before, and we shouldn't have erased it now. The truth should come out at the right time, not be buried under a desolate grave. Rescuing Z City should also be our responsibility, and this responsibility should not and cannot be borne by two people."
Ye Wanxi stared at him for a long while, and finally a smile appeared on her face.
She turned and exchanged a glance with Feng Tianyu, then smiled and said, "Based on what you said, our trip today wasn't entirely unjustified."
(End of this chapter)
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