Chapter 33 Sang Wan, Kiss Me
Upstairs, Xu Mingyue was lying on the bed, browsing Weibo. Seeing Sang Wan being scolded so badly, she felt very proud.
But the more I looked at it, the more something seemed wrong. Seeing that the popularity had been declining and even the paparazzi had deleted the content on Weibo, I felt a little panicked.
Hearing the noise downstairs, she walked to the stairs impatiently and looked down.
When she saw that handsome face, which was now as cold as the King of Hell, the smile on her face froze instantly.
Lu Tingzhou!
How come he is here?!
Just as she was wondering, she heard Xu Shiming calling her downstairs.
Xu Mingyue had just taken two steps when she suddenly reacted. Her eyes widened in horror and her heart suddenly tightened.
He stumbled and his slippers missed his step.
"ah--!"
A short scream.
Xu Mingyue rolled down the spiral staircase like a puppet with its strings cut.
"Boom"
There was a dull crash that made people's hearts numb.
She fell down the stairs in a mess, rolling all the way onto the hard marble tiles.
Because his forehead hit the sharp corner of the stairs when he rolled down, blood was now flowing.
Xu Mingyue didn't know whether she forgot to cry because she was stunned by the fall, or she was holding back her tears because she was afraid of angering someone.
She just lay on the ground and pretended to be dead.
"Yueyue!"
Lin Lan came out of the bedroom and saw her daughter rolling down the stairs, screaming in surprise.
She struggled to help Xu Mingyue up and was about to speak, "Mr. Lu, you..."
Lu Tingzhou glanced at her coldly, and Lin Lan was so scared that she shut up instantly.
Xu Shiming stood there trembling, not even offering a hand to help the person.
Lu Tingzhou stretched out his hand and pulled the frightened paparazzi behind him to the front, then kicked him in the knee, and the paparazzi knelt directly in front of Xu Mingyue.
"Ms. Xu, you've really hurt me. Didn't you say that Sang Wan was just a sleeper and had no connections?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Tingzhou kicked him on the back. The paparazzi fell to the ground and spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Mr. Xu, you are not good at educating your daughter. Let me help you discipline her."
Lu Tingzhou's voice was cold, and his eyes glanced contemptuously at Xu Mingyue who had just gotten up.
Xu Mingyue's vision went black due to the pain, and the warm liquid on her forehead flowed down her cheeks. It was blood.
She knew it, but she didn't bother to wipe it off. She just bit her lower lip tightly, trembling all over, and looked at Lu Tingzhou in horror.
Lu Tingzhou raised his hand slightly.
The black-clad bodyguard behind him stepped forward briskly.
"Mr. Lu, let's talk it over nicely. If Yueyue did something wrong, we will definitely teach her a lesson."
"It's too late." The man's voice was not loud, but extremely cold.
The other two bodyguards stepped forward and pulled Lin Lan aside.
Then,
“Bang!”
“Bang!”
Two loud and brutal slaps were mercilessly delivered to Xu Mingyue's face.
The force was so great that her already dizzy head suddenly started buzzing and she fell to the ground instantly.
Her cheeks were burning with pain, and the blood on her forehead was all over her face, mixed with tears of humiliation, making her look hideous and pathetic.
She prostrated herself on the ground, letting out suppressed, tiny sobs, not even daring to cry out loudly.
Xu Shiming never dared to say a word.
Lu Tingzhou's cold gaze slowly turned towards him.
"Xu Shiming," his voice was calm, yet chilling, "If you still want to survive in Shenzhen, take care of your family."
Every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting Xu Shiming's heart hard.
He took a step forward, and his powerful aura made Xu Shiming almost unable to breathe.
"Sang Wan is mine. If you dare to touch her again, I will make your whole family disappear silently in Shenzhen."
As soon as he finished speaking, the room fell into dead silence.
Xu Shiming felt a chill running from the soles of his feet to the top of his head, and he even forgot to breathe.
It's late at night.
Sang Wan tossed and turned, unable to shake off the vicious comments and photos in her mind.
Although he seemed calm on the surface, how could he remain calm in the face of so much abuse?
Just when I was feeling upset, the phone screen lit up. It was Bai Wei.
Sang Wan answered the phone and called out softly, "Sister Wan."
"Wanwan," Bai Wei's voice came through the receiver, "I'm worried you might lose sleep, so I'm calling to tell you. I've already issued a statement about the Weibo post, and the legal department has secured evidence and is preparing to sue. Don't be afraid."
Sang Wan hummed softly. This was expected, but she also knew that the fermentation of public opinion could not be easily quelled by a statement.
"However, I feel like someone is helping us. The marketing account that first released the product has been cancelled."
"No, the trending search has been removed. Wanwan, take a quick look, it's gone."
Bai Wei suddenly screamed.
Sang Wan frowned in confusion and opened Weibo as he was told.
Then she froze.
Those overwhelming black hot searches before, now... disappeared without a trace!
#The popular young actress got drunk late at night, and the club became a plaything of capital#
This trending search with the word "explosive", along with the disgusting comments below, seemed to be wiped out in an instant as if by an invisible big hand.
So clean, as if it had never been there.
"This...what's going on?" Sang Wan's voice trembled slightly, showing shock and confusion.
"I'm not sure either. It was still there a few minutes ago," Bai Wei said. "I just noticed the buzz is almost gone. Even the marketing account that originally broke the news can't be found. It's like they disappeared from the face of the earth."
Sang Wan's heart skipped a beat.
It was so fast and so clean that she couldn't react.
"Wanwan, the official website of the Shen Group just released a statement and a video."
"Shen?"
Sang Wan was stunned. Shen Yubai?
The Shen family's official website released a video clarifying the situation. The pianist stated that Sang Wan was indeed at the Royal Court that night, and that she had gone there with friends on a whim. Because the piano at the Royal Court was originally intended for customers, anyone interested could play it. The pianist even praised Sang Wan's piano playing, saying she felt inferior.
The online sentiment changed instantly. Some people praised Sang Wanqin for her good piano playing, while others praised her for being humble and not arrogant.
After reading it, Sang Wan exited Weibo and opened the chat interface with Lu Tingzhou again.
There is no news about this person, and we don’t even know whether he has returned to China. Could it really be him?
But apart from him, who else could help her deal with all this so quickly?
Bai Wei's voice was filled with unconcealed joy. "The company and Director Luo have also issued a statement, and even released a video of your live audition. Now all the rumors have been dispelled."
Sang Wan held the phone, her fingertips tightening slightly.
A warm current suddenly surged into my heart without warning, instantly dispelling the gloom and coldness of the past few days.
My eyes gradually became moist.
From the trust and encouragement of Xiao Yan and Director Luo, to the protection of Bai Wei, Su Mo and Qu You, and now... this thunderous reversal.
She is not fighting alone.
"That's great, Wanwan," Bai Wei's voice softened. "It's all over. Don't overthink it. Just have some sleep."
"Well," Sang Wan sniffed, her voice thick with nasal sounds, "Thank you, Sister Wei."
After hanging up the phone, Sang Wan sent a message to Su Mo and Qu You, telling them that the storm was over.
Originally, the two men were worried about her and wanted to come over to accompany her, but she refused.
Now that it's over, tell them so they don't have to worry.
After turning off his phone, Sang Wan stared at the ceiling in a daze.
Lu Tingzhou's cold and noble face lingered in her mind.
I haven't seen him for almost a week, and I think of him inexplicably every day. This feeling is growing stronger day by day.
She didn't know if this was what was called lovesickness.
Although I sent him messages every day, mostly teasing and flirting, I never said the word "I miss you".
I was afraid that I would be rejected again like last time and lose face.
That man's mind was as deep as the sea, and she could never see through it.
But his face became clearer and clearer in my mind.
Sang Wan bit her lip, feeling the urge to call him.
This feeling of being anxious and uneasy made her very uncomfortable.
I was lost in thought and had no desire to sleep.
downstairs.
Lu Tingzhou stood under the street light and looked up at Sang Wan's room.
The light is still on.
The warm light dispelled the hostility and coldness he brought from the Xu family.
After something like this happened, she probably wouldn't be able to sleep. When her insomnia was severe, Sang Wan had experienced not sleeping for several days in a row.
Thinking of this, he stretched out his long legs and walked straight towards the warm light source.
"Ding Dong, Ding Dong..."
The crisp sound of the doorbell was particularly clear in the silent night.
Sang Wan shuddered and her heart beat faster.
It’s so late, who could it be?
The doorbell rang again. Sang Wan put on a coat, slipped on slippers, walked carefully to the door, and looked out through the peephole.
When Sang Wan saw the tall and straight figure outside the door, his breathing suddenly stopped.
Lu Tingzhou?!
He...why is he here?!
Sang Wan's head buzzed and he felt a little confused.
She subconsciously pulled the collar of her pajamas closer, took a deep breath, and opened the door.
The man outside the door was wearing a simple black shirt and trousers, his tie hanging loosely around his neck, and his cuffs casually rolled up to his forearms, revealing his strong and smoothly contoured wrist bones.
Unlike his previous reserved appearance, he now has a bit of a cool and handsome look.
Sang Wan stared at him blankly, stunned for a moment.
Lu Tingzhou also stared at her without blinking, his eyes filled with complex emotions that she could not understand.
"You're not going to let me in?"
The man's voice was low, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, but his eyes were still deep.
"Lu... Lu Tingzhou?" Sang Wan's voice was a little dry, and there was obvious panic.
Lu Tingzhou didn't say anything, just raised his foot and stepped in.
As he entered, a faint smell of tobacco instantly filled her nostrils.
Strong and extremely aggressive.
The door closed softly behind him with a click.
The space seemed to become small and ambiguous in an instant.
Sang Wan's heart was beating like a drum and his palms were sweating.
"When... did you come back?" She tried to make her voice sound calmer.
Lu Tingzhou stared at her seriously, and seeing her standing still at the door, he turned back and walked towards her step by step.
With every step he took, Sang Wan felt his heartbeat quicken and his breathing tighten.
Until he stopped in front of her, his tall figure almost completely covering her.
"In the evening." He finally spoke, his voice low and hoarse, with a hint of fatigue, but also extremely sexy.
He paused, his eyes fell on her bright red lips, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, "And then, working overtime until now."
Sang Wan's cheeks felt hot when he looked at her. She turned away uncomfortably, looking shy, completely different from when she teased him before.
"That...that was quite hard."
As he spoke, Sang Wan lowered his eyes. It seemed that he was overthinking it. He was so busy, how could he possibly pay attention to online gossip.
"Um"
Lu Tingzhou let out a low sound, then leaned over slightly, his warm breath spraying on her ear.
"So I came to ask for my overtime pay."
"Overtime...pay?" Sang Wan was even more confused. What was this guy talking about?
The next second, her chin was gently pinched by the man's slightly cool fingertips, forcing her to raise her head and meet his bottomless black eyes.
The smile on Lu Tingzhou's lips made Sang Wan confused.
"Sang Wan, kiss me."
The low and hoarse voice instantly exploded in Sang Wan's mind.
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