Chapter 92 Meeting at the Summit
The reason was that Yu Shuling didn't take it seriously at all; it was her nominal biological father.
The plot states that the original owner had to use her body to pay off her family's debts, which snowballed. Leaving aside this utterly nonsensical and illogical plot, Yu Shuling quickly discovered upon arriving that there is no legal provision for "daughters paying off their fathers' debts."
As for other things, she doesn't need to go to school now, nor does she need to take exams for government jobs, so it doesn't affect her employment prospects. The only downside is that it sounds bad if people talk about it, since she can't directly sever her father-daughter relationship with a man, at least not according to the laws of this world.
After she blocked the man, he tried to contact her several times, but the security guards around her were not to be underestimated. Yu Shuling issued a ban and explained the situation to the company. The company also subtly advised Yu Shuling to lend a hand, since the amount of money the man owed was nothing to her now.
But Yu Shuling didn't give her a single penny.
She had already investigated and found that the man's debts stemmed from gambling, not from any necessary expenses. Not a single penny of the borrowed money had been spent on the original owner. The reason the original owner was able to grow up was because her biological mother had prepared money and entrusted it to a trusted relative to manage. They provided her with living expenses, tuition fees, and clothing when needed. Her life wasn't particularly comfortable, but at least she was alive and well.
After Yu Shuling earned enough money, she did send two sums to the original owner's mother. The original owner's mother had almost no contact with her biological daughter anymore, had started a new family, and even changed her phone number. It was quite difficult for Yu Shuling to find her.
The two payments totaled a million yuan, far exceeding the money she spent on her daughter. In addition, the family was already living a happy life and did not bother her just because she was a celebrity. Yu Shuling only exchanged a few polite words and then did not contact them again.
As for the man, no matter how much he tries to blackmail her, it's wishful thinking to treat her as a vengeful child.
During the time that Yu Shuling has been preparing for her solo activities, she has given fans a lot of spoilers. Tomorrow is the official release date of her new song, and fans from all walks of life have already made preparations for promotion and are full of enthusiasm.
A bombshell report and interview unexpectedly arrived just before the new song's release. The man in the video, after cleaning up, was quite handsome. Despite being in his forties, he didn't appear too greasy because of his thinness; instead, his weathered appearance gave him a somewhat pitiful air.
He spoke in a slightly accented Mandarin, like a father driven to desperation, who only wanted to see his daughter but had nowhere else to turn. He said that he was in poor health and did not know when he would leave this world. He only hoped to reconnect with Yu Shuling and let her come and see her father again.
By the end, Zhang Fan was in tears, her voice choked with emotion, a testament to the countless times she had practiced her acting and filmed the video.
The video was released by a so-called news outlet, and subsequently reposted by numerous marketing accounts, quickly becoming a trending topic. After Yu Shuling woke up, Sister Qian urgently told her about the incident. Lin Yujie, who had a similar experience, angrily lashed out in the group chat.
Due to their different schedules, they have gradually moved out to live separately, but this has not affected Lyra's relationship. There are still dozens of messages in the group chat every day.
Yu Shuling listened quietly as Sister Qian finished speaking. The company was unable to contact Zhang Fan, so they could only try to reduce the trending topics for now. However, today was the date she was releasing her new song, so it was impossible for it to have no impact at all.
After all, even celebrities have a huge number of haters.
Yu Shuling almost instantly figured out who could have done it.
Most trending topics are bought. After buying your way onto the list, you might be able to climb the rankings naturally. But this kind of sudden attack without any prior warning is too much like Xiao Lin's style. No one but him would go to such lengths to dig up his relationship with Zhang Fan.
Even if Zhang Fan wanted to get back at her, he would first need the connections, and even if he spoke out, he would have to consider whether he was in the wrong.
"It's not a big deal. Try to see if you can contact your mother's side or other relatives. If you can prove that he has not fulfilled his support obligations to you, it would be best to make public evidence. In this case, a lawyer's letter is the last resort."
Sister Qian has experienced at least a hundred public relations crises of all sizes in the past, and she was not particularly panicked by this one. Instead, she comforted Yu Shuling with a few words.
There's a new song release event tonight, and reporters, fans, and industry professionals will all be there. She doesn't want to put pressure on Yu Shuling at this time. After spending several years together, Sister Qian has gradually become familiar with the personalities of these artists and has grown increasingly close to them.
She knew that Yu Shuling often kept her pressure to herself, never speaking of it.
That afternoon, Yu Shuling personally posted some records and found relatives to testify, but her mother was not among them. Zhang Fan only gambled and did not commit domestic violence; at most, he simply ignored his daughter. After her painful account, many netizens still sided with Zhang Fan, claiming that filial piety is paramount.
[YYSY, has Yu Shuling really messed up this time? She's made a fortune since her comeback in recent years, paying off her debts shouldn't be a problem for her at all. Even if you don't consider her father, you should at least consider the people who owe her money.]
Some people are really good at talking without understanding the situation, acting as if they earned their money from you. Since you're so upset, why don't you pay it back for them? They'll probably consider you a model of filial piety.
[What's going on? Her dad borrowed money from shady lenders, not from anyone legitimately. Is his daughter a bloodsucker? She has to do everything, and it's wrong for her to earn a little money?]
[While that's true, he's still his biological father, after all. Even if he didn't raise him, he should at least have given him life. It would be best to blacklist someone who can disregard even their own father.]
Netizens' opinions didn't completely lean towards either side; instead, they argued back and forth without reaching a conclusion. Yu Shuling still attended the new song release conference in her finest attire that night, seemingly unaffected, with her smile remaining composed.
However, as required by the company, they still gave a relatively official explanation to the audience and media present, and then briefly steered the conversation to today's new song.
The new song is in the most popular pop music style right now. The lyrics talk about breaking free from shackles and bravely being yourself. It's called "Wings".
Before releasing the product, Yu Shuling also asked You Jingzhou and several other industry professionals to taste it first, and then made modifications based on their opinions.
Overall, it's an album that's quite in line with the market while still maintaining her own style. Yu Shuling already had a pretty good public image, and this incident has brought her even more attention. Although there's controversy, her fans are genuinely determined to grit their teeth and work together to give their idol a good result for her first solo album in so many years.
The fan club led everyone in a flurry of activity in the comment sections of various marketing accounts, giving away music app memberships and holding giveaways and reposts. This solo event is also a test of the popularity accumulated over the years. Most of the time, the result of forming a group is to go solo afterward. They have discussed this many times together. Going solo is to maintain a richer and more diverse development for each individual in the industry, not the beginning of a breakup. They are all quite open-minded and posted on Weibo to support Yu Shuling on the day her new album was released.
When Yu Shuling guessed who was behind it, she thought she would be very angry and was even planning to confront them. However, she was too busy to do so. By the time she received the message from Xiao Lin through someone else, several days had passed. At this point, Yu Shuling wasn't exactly calm, but she felt there was no need to waste any more time arguing with him.
Solo encountered this situation on the very day it was released. It's impossible for her not to be flustered at all. This was a completely new field she had never set foot in before. She was filled with anticipation and excitement, and even stayed up late the night before before finally falling asleep.
This album embodies her unprecedented efforts, but at the same time, the accumulation of several years has also given her the highest feedback in terms of popularity. It reached the top of the new song charts of various music charts on the same day. After a week of accumulation, fans rallied the general public to join in the rush, and Yu Shuling saw the real-time rankings continue to rise, occupying the top of the more authoritative hot song charts.
Just then, her new drama was also premiering, and out of respect for the friendship between the male and female leads, Jiang Wenxi also went online to promote her new song. Riding on the popularity of the new drama, "Wings" rose rapidly, even competing closely with an old song by You Jingzhou that had been dominating the charts for quite some time.
Every time You Jingzhou releases a new song, it stays high on the charts for a long time. This song, in particular, was a huge hit before, remaining in the top three for several months. Although it fluctuates sometimes, it always manages to return to the number one spot. At this moment, You Jingzhou sat in front of his computer looking at the charts. Seeing his name and Yu Shuling's name listed side by side with the crowns of champion and runner-up respectively, an indescribable sense of pride welled up in his heart.
He has watched Yu Shuling grow from obscurity to where she is today, becoming better year after year despite the skepticism of many.
Yu Shuling, after all, is a popular girl group idol in recent years, and this is her first album that she participated in producing entirely herself. Her fans were very enthusiastic about supporting her on the charts, and even invited passersby to participate, with a variety of prizes. When the charts were refreshed again at 8 pm that night, You Jingzhou saw that catchy name leap up, and it reached the top spot the very moment he opened the album. The runner-up and the champion switched places, and a golden crown appeared at the top of the album cover.
The album cover features a photo of herself, with her long hair styled in an exquisite braid and wearing a black beret. The elaborate decorations give her a youthful and vibrant look. Her Y2K-style outfit, with a black strapless top that complements her fair skin, reveals a beautiful six-pack, showcasing her unique feminine grace and strength.
She's so beautiful you can't take your eyes off her.
The feeling of being surpassed by your crush is wonderful, a mix of joy, excitement, and an indescribable sweetness. Just as You Jingzhou was pondering how to send her this congratulatory message, a message popped up on the other end of the chat window as if by divine inspiration.
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