Chapter 87 Speechless
Faced with the evidence and testimonies, Zhao Bingyuan deflated like a punctured balloon, clutching his hair and muttering, "At first, I just wanted to earn some extra money..."
Zhao Bingyuan made his fortune by photographing female celebrities. He would sell his photos at any price as long as someone was willing to buy them. Because he often took photos of Han Yunxing's back through gaps, his colleagues jokingly called him a fan.
He has a girlfriend who has just started college. Although they don't have much money, they live a very happy life.
He didn't know until he saw his girlfriend dressed as a deliveryman in the staff stairwell.
Faced with accusations, his girlfriend blamed him for being unambitious, only knowing how to work, and saying that without money, there would be no future. She didn't mention a word about Han Yunxing.
Zhao Bingyuan was no longer satisfied with ordinary proxy photography. By chance, he met students from the computer science department of a nearby school. During a dinner party, he drunkenly poured out his inner turmoil and showed them the results of his proxy photography.
Under that student's tutelage, Zhao Bingyuan experienced for the first time what true mastery felt like; he could make people cry or laugh at will through his lens, and his work was the greatest of all.
However, recently there have been new people in the chat room, and they always compare themselves to others. Zhao Bingyuan thought of Han Yunxing, a female celebrity whose popularity could make him the greatest photographer again.
He successfully delivered the hidden camera to the lounge, but unfortunately the battery didn't last long enough. Faced with tips from anonymous customers, he took a different approach and used AI to create multiple photos.
So what if you can tell the difference between real and fake if you look closely? Nobody here cares.
Why did you choose to film Shin Shia?
Zhao Bingyuan later learned that his girlfriend approached him only because this place was close to Han Yunxing, and that she wanted to take revenge on Han Yunxing.
Is she allowed to use him?
Seeing the toys of other photographers, he thought coldly: Then you can be my toy.
Shen Shiya is very easy to fool, as long as you give her some money.
He plans to shoot a work titled "Taming," which will be another great work of his.
"It's a pity you ruined it!" Zhao Bingyuan slammed his hands down on the table, veins bulging.
"A bunch of lunatics." Emerging from the interrogation room, the officer muttered, rubbing his brow.
Contrary to his initial expectations of a hidden camera case, his gaze fell on the lobby outside. Shen Shiya's father sat nervously rubbing his hands, while the nagging lawyer from the Han family, leaning on the gold-rimmed frame, was getting information from a policewoman.
This will be a shocking online sexual exploitation crime that will reverberate throughout the country.
Whether the investigation can continue smoothly depends on whether Han Yunxing can be of use.
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The sound of entering a password rang out. Han Yunxing was sitting on the floor tidying up her things when she heard the noise at the door. Startled, she looked towards the door.
Kwon Ji-yong's brows still held the lingering anger, but his gaze softened when it met Han Yoon-sung's. He pursed his lips, strode towards her, and pulled her tightly into his arms.
"I'm late."
"Oppa, what brings you here?"
The two voices collided, and Kwon Ji-yong lowered his head, his eyes glazed over. After a long while, he finally found his voice: "Are you planning to keep this from me?"
The atmosphere became tense. Kwon Ji-yong held Han Yoon-sung tightly around the waist, staring straight at her, trying to find an answer in her eyes.
“No,” Han Yunxing buried her head in Kwon Ji-yong’s shoulder and neck, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, “Then you don’t need to ask for leave. I’ll have everything sorted out when I get back.”
Kwon Ji-yong had been appeased by Han Yoon-sung's dependent attitude, but when he heard "no need to ask for leave" and "it will be resolved," he took a deep breath and tightened his grip on Han Yoon-sung.
"I wish I could shrink you down and carry you in my pocket every day." Kwon Ji-yong lowered his head and gently bit Han Yoon-sung's lips, his voice tinged with a hint of lingering fear.
The intensely hot breath reached her, and Han Yunxing closed her eyes, her eyelashes trembling. She indulgently met his kiss, unlike her usual gentleness. Quan Zhilong seemed to want to devour her whole. His hands gripped her waist tightly, not allowing Han Yunxing to retreat even half a step, and his kisses landed quickly and heavily.
Their lips intertwined, and the tender sound of water filled the air.
Han Yunxing was like a fish out of water. She touched the veins on Quan Zhilong's neck with her fingertips and rubbed them weakly.
The next second, her fiery lips were gently licked, and a soothing peck landed on her lips. Han Yunxing regained her breathing rhythm: "Okay, I'll go wherever you go."
The two enjoyed the warmth of each other's embrace, remaining silent for a long time. After a while, a low voice came from behind: "Actually, I'm a little scared."
“But now that you’re here,” Han Yoon-sung’s listless eyes brightened, and she stuck her index finger and thumb together tightly, gesturing in front of Kwon Ji-yong: “Now I’m only a little scared.”
"So, Kwon Ji-yong, I really need you."
Her answer was a kiss that landed on her forehead.
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"I won't allow it." Han Daoen coldly rebuked, "Don't even think about it. Protecting the victims is your duty."
While the person on the other end was talking, Han Daoen lost interest in continuing the conversation. He hung up the phone, rubbing his furrowed brow with his fingers, and then pushed open the door with a smile on his face.
Han Daoen glanced down at the extra shoes in the entryway, crossed his arms, and quietly watched the people in the living room.
Under the soft light, Han Yunxing was flipping over the dolls and ornaments on the table one by one, making them stand facing the wall in a state of contemplation. Not far away, Kwon Ji-yong, with his butt sticking out, tore off a sticky note and stuck it on the socket in the corner.
Han Daoen's eyes softened. He approached and greeted Kwon Ji-yong, then sat down next to Han Yun-sung.
As soon as he sat down, Han Yunxing smelled a faint scent of tobacco around her nose. She stopped what she was doing and tentatively said, "Brother, I can cooperate."
Kwon Ji-yong spoke up faster than Han Dao-en.
I disagree.
He knew better than anyone how damaging the media could be.
They would swarm around the fallen news like ants, exerting force one after another to carry it into their dark nest.
Han Yunxing grabbed Kwon Ji-yong's hand: "Instead of waiting for them to talk nonsense, I'd better speak first."
She knew their concerns, but she never placed her hopes on the idea that the innocent would clear themselves.
Since someone dared to talk about taking photos of me to my face today, this matter will inevitably blow up sooner or later.
She wants to be the one who controls the rhythm.
Han Yunxing doesn't have a saintly complex. She never thought of herself as a savior, nor did she have any lofty ideals to dispel the darkness in the world. She simply disliked those people.
If this time things ended as they wished, will the ever-increasing number of victims also continue to hide in their shells and try to soothe themselves, just as they want?
"If I remain silent, they will become even more unscrupulous."
Han Daoen laughed at his sister for even making excuses for her soft heart. He said seriously, "I will not let them get away with this." Even so, he was absolutely unwilling to let Han Yunxing stand in the eye of the storm.
Han Yunxing: "I won't let them get away with this either."
The Han siblings remained locked in a stalemate until Kwon Ji-yong finally broke the silence: "Yoon-sung, you are the most precious." Han Yoon-sung had said this to him, he had said it to Han Yoon-sung, and now he was saying it to her again.
"We'll protect you, go do what you want."
*
On an ordinary Tuesday, a report by an SBS News reporter stirred up a storm.
Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announces major cybercrime case:
According to the investigation, suspect Zhao created and disseminated composite photos using AI face-swapping and other methods, infringing on the reputation rights of multiple celebrities. Further investigation revealed that Zhao, along with his supplier Jin, operated multiple illegal online chat rooms with 2,000 members. This group filmed and disseminated videos of sexual abuse and misconduct through methods such as secret filming and coercion. Currently, seven victims have been identified, ranging in age from 16 to 27. Police stated that the case is egregious in nature and has a wide impact, urging more victims to contact human rights organizations for assistance.
After class, Han Yunxing and her group members walked along the tree-lined path on campus, where people around them were talking about the news that had just been reported.
They were discussing their coursework and didn't see the news. Hearing the conversation next to them, Han Yunxing opened her phone and saw that the Zhao Bingyuan case was at the top of Naver's trending search list, with red text next to the title.
The group members craned their necks to look closer, when suddenly they heard a rustling sound above them. They felt a chill on their heads and reached out to pull Han Yunxing back a step.
"What?!" The group members' faces turned pale. Before they could even utter a curse, they shielded Han Yunxing behind them, shouting, "What are you doing?!"
In front of them was a reporter carrying a large camera. He climbed down from the tree, a few leaves clinging to his body, and as soon as he stood still, he pointed his camera at Han Yunxing.
The timid starve, the bold feast.
He overheard his superiors lamenting that they wouldn't allow interviews with the female celebrities involved in the Zhao Bingyuan case, so he hastily jotted down their names, grabbed his equipment, and set off.
My current interview is very likely to be firsthand news.
With that thought in mind, he pushed aside the students in front of him and pointed the camera at Han Yunxing.
"Han Yunxing, what are your thoughts on the Zhao Bingyuan case today?"
The members once again shielded Han Yunxing behind them. One of the boys reached out to block the camera, concealing the cold glint in his eyes, and asked with a grin, "Reporter, what are your thoughts on this case?"
Although the specifics of Zhao Bingyuan's case are unknown, judging from the reporter's greedy eyes, it's definitely not a good thing.
The surrounding students noticed this, and the crowd slowly gathered. Fearing he was outnumbered, the reporter asked again loudly, but Han Yunxing was too cunning, and he didn't get any useful information.
Before they knew it, the group members had retreated to the entrance of the teaching building. The boy shouted as if he had seen a savior, "Security guard! There's an illegal intrusion here!"
*
A large number of comments flooded Han Yunxing's Instagram with spoof images. Most of these accounts were newly registered. Stars thought it was a provocation from a newcomer, so they organized to suppress the negative images while trying to find out who was behind it.
At this time, news broke online that Han Yunxing had been ambushed by reporters at school. Coupled with the recently reported case of Zhao Bingyuan, fans were furious. They felt that no matter how disgusting the person was, they could get their hands on them. They would report every single account that came their way.
The joint appeal by nine entertainment companies, led by Cube Entertainment, came at just the right time. This time, fans of other companies were no longer just watching the show and cursing Cube in their hearts. Instead, they turned around and formed a group, expressing their opinions collectively in the comments section of the news article.
Lyra_a is online.
Lyra_a updated a post.
Upon clicking, a black background is illuminated by leaping orange-red flames. In response to some people's outbursts, Han Yunxing stated the following:
@Lyra_a：【YOU DON'T SCARE ME.】
—Who's afraid of who! Baby did a good job, don't worry about them.
—Han Yunxing, what a crazy woman...
—Ah, so cool!
I used to be indifferent to Han Yunxing, but now I have mixed feelings. Her willingness to step forward in something like this is beyond just "brave"; she's a female warrior!
Even without innate courage, she would still be afraid.
—Damn it, some reporters should leave this kind little girl alone; they've all gone to the school to wait for her.
—Even hyenas aren't as greedy as you. Are you going to bully Yunxing like this just for the sake of news?
—A reporter fell from a tree and slammed his face into my hands, making my face turn white. I hate you all for the rest of my life.
......
......
—Damn, I thought there wouldn't be any more developments recently. Did you guys watch today's court broadcast?
—If she really went, that person in the corner must be her.
—It's her! I'd recognize her even if she were ashes.
—Check out this Speechless mashup, it's a masterpiece! You must be someone who can stay calm after watching it.
The fan site admin who had been on hiatus for a long time is back. Without any sentimental words or comments on recent events, she posted a video on the platform with the simple caption "speechless".
Speechless is the theme song that Han Yoon-sung sang for the Disney movie at the end of last year. Just like the lyrics say:
No matter how you show your power, I will not tremble.
All I know is that silence will do no more good.
The video flashed past Han Yunxing with a pale and panicked face, Han Yunxing with a cold face and pursed lips when surrounded by reporters, Han Yunxing's "Who's afraid of who" declaration on Instagram, Cube's joint announcement and countless reposts by artists.
The screen darkened, the rapid breathing slowed, and the pounding heartbeats sounded like drumbeats. In the darkness, only those eyes remained bright, their pupils like quenched stars, piercing through the screen: I won't be silenced.
*
The Cho Byung-won case, also known as the Kim Won-min case, has come to a dramatic conclusion. With the judge's gavel falling, the second instance upheld the first instance's verdict, sentencing the main culprit, Kim Won-min, to 40 years in prison, while accomplices Cho Byung-won and other operators were sentenced to prison terms ranging from 20 to 30 years.
After the bailiffs handcuffed the criminals, the victims in the gallery, who were wearing masks, finally couldn't hold back their tears and lowered their heads, large tears welling up on the floor like flowers.
Although the case has come to a close, it has undoubtedly dropped a bombshell on the political world, with countless people gathering to petition for the enactment of relevant legislation.
For Han Yunxing, who is inextricably linked to this case, life is slowly returning to normal.
Recently, Begin Again 2 officially announced its filming plans, with the filming location set in Melbourne. In addition to the original cast, Henry and Lee Soo-hyun have been added to the cast.
Henry had met Han Yoon-sung once in Yoo Hee-yeol's sketchbook. Lee Soo-hyun is the younger sister of the YG sibling group AKMU, and Han Yoon-sung and she are fairly familiar with each other.
Henry is a top-notch producer and a skilled musician, while Lee Soo-hyun is an outstanding singer. So after the show officially announced the new members of the junior group, everyone was prepared that Han Yoon-sung would not attend. Unexpectedly, the show deliberately played a trick: Han Yoon-sung appeared in the last trailer.
Even people who aren't fans of Han Yunxing would call her a model worker when they passed by.
While the stars are eagerly anticipating the new material, they secretly hope that Han Yoon-sung can take this opportunity to change her mood.
From the outbreak of the case to its conclusion, numerous reporters aimed to photograph Han Yunxing. Although she had bodyguards and reduced the time she spent going out, she was still photographed by reporters who suddenly appeared when she went to school to give a group presentation.
Seeing Han Yunxing unconsciously avoiding the camera, fans wished they could stand in front of her. Although the angry fans condemned the unscrupulous media online, they all tacitly kept their distance from Han Yunxing in real life and did not disturb her.
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Author's note: Hehe, the questions in the exam room were much easier than those on the app. I passed the first part of the test smoothly! [Rabbit head with upright ears]
My brain and hands have been slow lately, and I still owe four thousand. I'll remember that.
The following chapter, Begin Again 2, is a transitional scene, mainly about taking a break.
This chapter's featured playlist - speechless
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