If she really became famous and turned into a major internet sensation, those people she had offended would surely band together to take their revenge.
The most important thing in life is to have self-awareness.
Seeing his mother so amenable to advice now, Sun Dingbang’s mood lifted, and he continued, "Dad, Mom, Sis, I have some news to share with you."
"What news?" Sun Xianghong glanced at her brother.
Sun Dingbang went on, "I’ve been promoted."
"Promoted?" Hearing this, the Sun Family Parents’ faces changed, their eyes filled with excitement.
After ten-plus years at his job, their son finally received news of a promotion. How could any parent not be thrilled?
Father Sun couldn’t wait to ask, "Promoted to what?"
"Section chief," replied Sun Dingbang.
"Section chief?" Mother Sun was extremely excited, "Really?"
"Yes," Sun Dingbang nodded, "The promotion document has already been issued, and my superior told me that section chief is just a stepping stone. As long as I perform well, I could be promoted to deputy director by May."
In truth, Sun Dingbang had always been competent, but his abilities hadn’t been recognized by his superiors. With a change in the leadership, Sun Dingbang had found someone who saw his worth and was naturally put to good use.
Becoming a section chief was enough to leave Mother Sun incoherent with excitement, let alone becoming a deputy director—a prospect she hadn’t even dared to dream of. She immediately clasped her hands in prayer, thanking the Bodhisattva for her blessings.
Even Sun Xianghong hadn’t expected her brother could rise to deputy director!
That was the position of a deputy director.
Many people strive their entire lives without reaching such a height. Others spend their whole career just as clerks.
Sun Xianghong had initially thought her brother was just one of the ordinary folks, but little did she expect that one day he too could rise so high, reaching into the skies.
With this thought, Sun Xianghong turned to her brother, "Dingbang, you must work hard and never let your superiors down."
"I understand, Sis," Sun Dingbang nodded.
Mother Sun, tears welling in her eyes, said, "It seems Lin Guimei truly was a jinx. During all these years of your marriage, you never got promoted once, but as soon as she’s gone, you’re on your way to becoming a deputy director! If Lin Guimei finds out, she will surely die of regret."
Not just Lin Guimei, even Sun Shanshan would regret missing out on such a good father as Sun Dingbang.
But what’s the use of regret now?
From now on, they would have nothing to do with that mother and daughter.
At this thought, Mother Sun felt supremely satisfied.
Sun Xianghong cautioned her brother, "Dingbang, learn from the past. You can’t suffer the same loss twice!"
Sun Dingbang nodded, "Don’t worry, Sis. I understand."
As soon as he finished speaking, Sun Dingbang added, "Dad, Mom, my promotion to deputy director hasn’t been announced yet. Don’t talk about it outside during this period, and always keep a low profile, no matter when."
Misfortune often comes from the mouth, and the more capable one is, the more low-key they should act.
It’s only the mediocrities who brag incessantly.
Mother Sun smiled and said, "Don’t worry, I know."
Despite her naturally flamboyant personality, Mother Sun had become more restrained after experiencing so much, also gaining much wisdom in how to conduct oneself in society.
Father Sun spoke up, "I’ll go downstairs to buy a bottle of wine. Let’s have a good celebration tonight!"
As he finished, Father Sun looked at Sun Xianghong, "Xiang Hong, call your son-in-law and ask him to bring the kids over for dinner."
Such a joyous occasion naturally called for a family celebration.
Mother Sun agreed, "Yes, yes, call him right away."
Sun Xianghong immediately took out her phone and called her husband.
**
On the other side.
Sun Shanshan took out her phone to log into Weibo, eager to see how many followers her account had gained. Just as she logged into the backend, a message popped up.
[Your account has been permanently banned.]
Banned?
Why had her account been banned?
Sun Shanshan clicked on the ban notice and saw the official reason for the ban: "Distorted values, misleading minors."
Sun Shanshan took a deep breath, struggling to calm herself, and switched to the search page on Weibo. Instead of finding her account, she found a heap of scandals about herself, including the video her mother had exposed.
Seeing her mother’s video, Sun Shanshan’s face turned pale. Hadn’t Wu Liyao said this video wouldn’t get exposure?
Then why was it trending now?
Sun Shanshan switched to various short video platforms to log in, but the result was the same.
The account had been permanently banned.
Just yesterday, she was a big internet celebrity with over nine million followers across the web, but today...
No.
She was a big internet celebrity and no one could stop her from moving forward.
Sun Shanshan tried to register a new account, but when she entered her ID number, the webpage displayed [Sorry! You have been permanently placed on the blacklist].
Sun Shanshan was completely stunned.
At that moment, she thought of Wu Liyao.
Yes, there was still Wu Liyao.
After all, Wu Liyao belonged to a professional marketing team, and he surely had a way out.
Sun Shanshan immediately dialed Wu Liyao’s number, "Uncle Wu, all my accounts have been banned, you must think of something to help me..."
"Sun Shanshan, do you realize you’ve caused my downfall?" Wu Liyao’s voice sounded unusually angry. Those online didn’t know how they had found out it was his marketing team that had packaged Sun Shanshan, causing the team to now face various boycotts and attacks. Yet Wu Liyao managed to calm down before proceeding, "There’s only one way now. You must beg your foster parents. If they can forgive you, this incident might still have a chance for resolution."
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