Chapter 32: This favor is also redeemed
"Wanwan, check Weibo quickly. Who the hell is lying? The whole internet is bashing you." Su Mo's anxious voice came from the receiver.
Sang Wan's heart tightened, and he had a bad feeling.
She clicked on Weibo, and the top trending search was: #PopularXiaoXingDrunkLateNight,TheClubBecomesAPlaythingOfCapital#
Followed by a word "爆" (explosion) that was red to black.
Sang Wan's fingertips trembled violently, and she clicked on the trending search.
Photos of her drunkenly at the Royal Court Club were everywhere.
The angle of the photo was extremely tricky. Her clothes were slightly disheveled, her eyes were blurred, and she was sitting in the middle playing the piano. Several men around her were staring at her with strange looks in their eyes.
The accompanying text is even more shocking——
"According to insiders, the popular young actress has a chaotic private life. She frequently frequents high-end clubs, drinks and entertains, and has become a plaything for capitalists!
Her innocent image has long since collapsed! The leading female role in "The Storm" was obtained through improper means, and it is suspected that she used unspoken rules to get to the top!
Below are countless disgusting comments.
"Holy crap! Is this true? Sang Wan usually looks quite innocent!"
"You can only judge a person by their appearance, not their heart. How many people in the entertainment industry are clean? Look at her coquettish demeanor, she's a slut at heart!"
"I was wondering how such a big pie as 'The Storm Rises' could have fallen into her lap. Turns out she slept it out!"
"That damn innocent little flower is just a slut, a woman who has been played with by others!"
Vicious comments, every word hurts.
Her whole body gradually became cold, and she began to tremble as if she had fallen into an ice cellar.
how so?
Sang Wan felt dizzy and his vision went dark.
She fell onto the carpet, feeling a mixture of grievance and anger.
She worked so hard and carefully to make her way in this circle without relying on anyone's connections.
She has always kept herself clean and rarely even participated in investor activities, but in the end, she still couldn't escape these dirty calculations and frame-ups.
As the news spread, her Weibo account also began to collapse, with some questioning and some defending her.
He also has the support of Su Mo and Qu You.
Su Mo's fighting ability should not be underestimated. She single-handedly fought against tens of thousands of insults.
Sang Wan was worried about her friend and was about to speak up when Bai Wei called.
Tell her not to panic, she will handle the matter.
Director Luo Zheng also called to comfort her and said that the innocent will be cleared.
Xiao Yan also sent her a message asking her not to take it to heart and not to say anything at this time.
The care and comfort from those around her helped Sang Wan gradually calm down.
When he came out of the room again, Sang Wan's composure had returned to normal.
I ran into Xiao Yan, who was also carrying his luggage and preparing to leave.
"You're in good shape. It seems you've adapted to this circle. We have a bright and dazzling side, but also an unknown darkness."
The warm and clear voice makes people feel very friendly.
Sang Wan sighed helplessly, "It can't be helped. Who made me choose this line of work? Thank you, Teacher Xiao, for your trust."
"This circle is full of truth and falsehood, reality and illusion. After being around for a long time, you will naturally be able to distinguish one from the other." Xiao Yan smiled faintly. "Those photos are obviously malicious and misleading to anyone with a discerning eye. What really makes people angry are the perpetrators hiding behind them."
His words were like a warm current, and Sang Wan felt comfortable and kind.
Sang Wan nodded, "I hope this incident will pass quickly and won't affect our crew's filming."
The news broke out at this time when the filming of "The Storm" was about to begin, and the traffic was huge. It would not be easy to end it.
"Don't worry about that. Director Luo has been through everything. He has experience."
After saying that, Xiao Yan paused, and the two of them pulled their luggage downstairs together.
When they parted ways, he lamented, "In our industry, if you have acting skills but no looks, you'll be pitied; if you have looks but no acting skills, you'll be ridiculed; and if you have both looks and acting skills, you'll be envied."
Xiao Yan's eyes were deep and calm. "And it just so happens that you are someone who has both acting skills and good looks. The innocent will be innocent, and time will prove everything."
Sang Wan was a little touched. After only a few days of getting along, Xiao Yan trusted her so much. He encouraged and comforted her before leaving, which made her feel warm in her heart again.
"Thank you, Teacher Xiao. I am encouraged by you."
Sang Wan stared at Xiao Yan in a daze, her eyes moist.
In the evening, just as Lu Tingzhou got off the plane, Lin Hao called him. After learning about what happened online, he said only six words, "Suppress it and get to the bottom of it."
After hanging up the phone, he called Shen Yubai again.
When Shen Yubai saw his phone call, he knew he should be back. "What do you want to eat? I'll welcome you."
"Find out the video of Sang Wan drunkenly playing the piano in the Imperial Court that day and find out who took the video. Also, find the pianist that night and have her come forward to testify."
"What happened?"
Shen Yubai didn't pay much attention to the entertainment industry, but after hearing Lu Tingzhou's tone, he panicked.
"If I tell you to investigate, do it now. If you don't find anything before 10 p.m., I'll close your club."
After saying that, Lu Tingzhou hung up the phone.
Chen Yubai stood up from his chair in an instant, "Fuck, this is for real."
After hanging up the phone, Lu Tingzhou looked through his work mailbox in a confused mood, and found a letter from a stranger.
When he clicked on it, all he saw were a few photos, each of which was of Sang Wan and Xiao Yan.
The woman looked at the man opposite her with a smile on her face, her eyes full of admiration.
The last two photos show Xiao Yan holding her arms, and from the angle of the photos it seems that he is holding her in his arms.
Lu Tingzhou gritted his teeth. He had only been away for a few days, and she had gotten into such a big trouble. It was obvious that she was being targeted by someone.
Posting these photos obviously means that she slept with him to become the female lead.
I was originally anxious to go back to see her, but now it seems I have to help her solve the problem first.
I will get this favor back when the time comes.
Lu Tingzhou did not return to Jingyuan, but went directly to the imperial court.
Chen Yubai asked someone to check the surveillance. Fortunately, in order to avoid unnecessary trouble, the Royal Court’s surveillance storage hard drive had a large capacity, and basically no data within a month would be overwritten.
When Lu Tingzhou arrived, he was waiting to verify the situation.
Seeing him come in, Shen Yubai stood up immediately.
"We're already investigating and there will be news soon."
Looking at his cold expression, although he was curious about what happened between this man and Sang Wan, it was better for him to keep his mouth shut at this time.
Forty minutes later, the person in charge found out all the people who were taking pictures of Sang Wan in the surveillance video.
After identification, it was found that there were two employees who denied on the spot that they knew the rules of the Royal Court. Shen Yubai deleted it after saying it.
There were three other people, two of whom were easy to find because of the membership system, so we contacted them quickly, but they all denied that it was definitely not them.
There is only one person left, and that is Xu Mingyue.
Thinking of her relationship with Sang Wan, Lu Tingzhou's eyes became cold and his face was full of hostility.
"Have the musician testify, record a video, and post it on your Shen's official website."
Shen Yubai frowned. For this matter, they had to use their Shen Group's official website. It seemed that this person valued Sang Wan very much.
Seeing that it was almost nine o'clock, Lu Tingzhou stood up and prepared to leave.
At this moment, the phone in my hand rang.
Lu Tingzhou answered the call, his voice cold and deep, "Did you find out?"
"The IP address has been locked down. It's in Shenzhen. I'm taking people there."
Lin Hao has always been efficient in his work.
Lu Tingzhou's eyes darkened, and his voice became even colder. "Pry his mouth open."
"If it was Xu Mingyue who ordered it, take him directly to the Sang family. I'll wait for you there."
Shen Yubai was a little worried at the moment. He hadn't seen Lu Tingzhou like this in many years.
The last time, it seems, was when his mother died.
After watching him leave, he did not forget to call Lin Hao and told him to keep an eye on Lu Tingzhou.
At this time, Sang Wan was staring at the dialog box with the note "Sugar Sponsor". Did he see what was going viral on the Internet?
If I ask him for help, will he help?
Is his interest in himself enough to make him take the trouble to calm down such a big storm for himself?
Sang Wan was somewhat unsure.
She typed and deleted in the dialog box, deleted and typed again, and sat on the balcony staring at the night view in the distance in a daze.
It seems like there's no one over there these days. Is it possible that they won't be back, or are they on a business trip?
Half an hour later.
As the night deepened, a black Bentley stopped silently not far from the Sang family villa.
The lighting and greenery in the villa area are very warm. The orange street lights shine on the man's cold face, and the transition between cold and warm is particularly conspicuous.
Lu Tingzhou held a cigarette between his fingers and leaned against the car door. He took a deep breath. The smoke blurred his angular profile, but could not hide the hostility between his brows.
His eyes penetrated the smoke and fixed directly on the brightly lit villa.
That was once Sang Wan's home.
The place where she grew up carefree was also the place that could no longer accommodate her less than half a year after her mother's death.
A sharp pain, mixed with regret, gripped his heart.
It was almost eleven o'clock and the night wind was getting cooler.
Lu Tingzhou had been waiting outside the Sang family's door like a sculpture for nearly an hour.
Patience has always been a scarce commodity for him. Only when it comes to her affairs will he be willing to wait like this.
The dazzling car lights cut through the dark night, and Lin Hao's car with people in it suddenly braked to a stop in front of him.
He pushed open the car door and quickly pulled the trembling paparazzi out of the car.
"Boss Lu," Lin Hao said in a steady voice, "I confessed everything. It was Xu Mingyue who ordered it."
The last bit of warmth in Lu Tingzhou's eyes suddenly disappeared. He extinguished the cigarette in his hand and stepped forward with a strong sense of hostility.
He opened his thin lips and uttered two words coldly: "Kick the door."
“Bang—bang!”
With a loud bang, the iron gate of the Sang family was kicked crooked by the combined efforts of several bodyguards.
At this time, the servant heard the noise and came out, but when he saw the situation, he hurried back.
Seeing the noise was too loud, Lin Hao ordered, "Pry the lock."
Two minutes later, Lu Tingzhou appeared in the Sang family's living room in a dignified manner.
Xu Shiming was wearing his pajamas and hurried down from upstairs.
Seeing that there were several people following Lu Tingzhou and standing in his living room, his legs instantly went weak.
After a pause, he stepped forward with a smile, "Mr. Lu...Mr. Lu?"
Xu Shiming's voice was trembling out of tune, and the flesh on his face trembled as well. He tried hard to force out a smile that was uglier than crying.
"You...you're here so late. Did...did I do something wrong to make you angry?"
Lu Tingzhou didn't look at him. His deep gaze was like a sharp blade, scanning the magnificent living room.
That look made Xu Shiming tremble with fear, as if there was something shameful hidden in his home.
"Call Xu Mingyue down." Lu Tingzhou's voice was not loud, but it was filled with terrifying pressure.
"Mingyue?" Xu Shiming wiped the sweat from his forehead and asked, "Mr. Lu, has Mingyue caused any trouble? If she has offended Mr. Lu, I will definitely teach her a lesson."
"Wait a minute, you'll naturally know how she offended me."
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