Chapter 12 Reversal and Skiing
After Xu Nianyi released her well-organized and evidence-rich rebuttal video, it was like a drop of water being poured into a boiling oil pan, instantly sparking an even more intense discussion. But gradually, rational voices began to prevail.
Many netizens who were initially swayed by Su Xiaoxiao's inflammatory language have calmed down and are re-examining the statements and evidence presented by both sides.
"To be honest, this 'One Thought of Jianghu' has clear logic and a complete chain of evidence, making it feel more credible."
"The explanation that the proprietress mistook someone for someone else is reasonable, and the booking record on the platform is definitely not fake."
"They didn't charge for their travel expenses, paid for their meals, and even used their own points to book a room. If this is considered heartless, then there are no good people in the world."
"I choose to stand on Xiaoxiaosu's side because there's no room left on my sister's side."
"Wow, you're so cool! Can you recommend a lipstick for me?!"
"That video of Xiaoxiaosu was quite pitiful, crying so much, but now seeing the recording posted by Yinian Jianghu, she's such a green tea b*tch! On one hand, she's crying online about almost dying of fright, and on the other hand, she's praising how cute the fox is in real life..."
Some netizens have already begun to feel that Xiaoxiaosu's behavior is somewhat scheming and manipulative.
Of course, many male netizens, out of a protective instinct towards vulnerable women or simply because they were captivated by Su Xiaoxiao's cute appearance, still took sides in the comments section:
"Xiaoxiaosu was misled by the proprietress; it was all a misunderstanding. Now that it's been explained, everything will be fine."
"It's normal for a girl to be sensitive when she's alone in a foreign place. Please be understanding."
"Sister, don't take it too seriously. Xiao Su looks like a female student with little social experience."
Su Xiaoxiao also discovered that the online sentiment had largely shifted that evening, with many people calling her a scheming and manipulative woman, and demanding that she apologize to Yinian Jianghu.
So she deleted the initial accusatory video and, with tears in her eyes, re-recorded an even more pitiful and aggrieved apology video, saying she had acted too impulsively and shouldn't have held a court session online without prior communication. She hoped everyone would stop paying attention to this matter.
She thought that this would make everything seem like nothing had happened and garner her a group of sympathetic fans. Little did she expect that an even bigger, more dramatic reversal would occur the very next day.
The next morning, a netizen with a profile picture of a sunset at a ski resort and the username "Ski Instructor (Recruiting)" posted a photo in the comments section of Xu Nianyi and Su Xiaoxiao's video, along with a short text.
The photo was probably taken secretly, from a distance and with some obstructions, but the content was clear enough: in the breakfast restaurant of the Shuperes Hotel, Su Xiaoxiao was affectionately holding the arm of a young man, talking to him with a sweet smile.
The caption reads: "No wonder he cancelled his original room reservation; he found something better and went to enjoy a five-star hotel. [Eating popcorn]"
Because of the IP address, this online dispute in Xinjiang spread particularly quickly in the region, and Su Xiaoxiao's appearance was thus remembered by many people.
That's how it came about when ordinary passersby bumped into her at a breakfast restaurant, secretly took photos, and uploaded them to the internet.
The appearance of this photo instantly widened the eyes of countless onlookers.
However, this is just the appetizer.
Shortly after the photo was posted, another girl's account replied to the comments section of the photo:
"Let me introduce you all. The guy in the photo is my boyfriend! He told me he went skiing in Xinjiang with some childhood friends! Who is this girl? @小小酥, tell him to come out and explain!"
Fearing that netizens wouldn't believe her, she also attached a close-up photo of herself with the boy in the picture, and changed her profile picture to the photo.
These two comments instantly brought the whole incident to its climax!
"My God! It turns out she wasn't some innocent college student who was just being scammed at all; she was a mistress!"
"No wonder they were in such a hurry to get a refund; they've found a sugar daddy and don't want to spend their own money to live in a run-down place!"
"Those of you who felt sorry for her and defended her against Yi Nian Jianghu, don't you feel ashamed? The beautiful sheep you all felt sorry for is staying in a luxury hotel with someone else's boyfriend's money!"
"It's terrifying to think about! So all those things she cried about before, like being tricked into carpooling and almost losing her life, were definitely fabricated to gain sympathy and create a persona!"
"I was so blind to have thought she was cute! I'm so sorry, Yi Nian Jianghu! I misunderstood you! [kowtows]"
Su Xiaoxiao's account, "Xiaoxiaosu is delicious," was instantly flooded with even more intense criticism, and the voices that had previously defended her disappeared without a trace.
This time, no one sympathized with her anymore; all that remained was endless ridicule, contempt, and support for her girlfriend in the comments section.
Her carefully crafted persona of a "weak and innocent female college student" has completely collapsed and shattered.
Public opinion has now unequivocally and completely shifted in favor of Xu Nianyi.
Because she was drunk, Xu Nianyi was still asleep when these things happened.
When she woke up, she habitually picked up her phone, and there were still 99+ message notifications on the Yinlang APP.
However, upon clicking, it was discovered that the situation was completely different from the previous day.
The private messages and comments section were filled with apologies, support, and encouragement.
It took her some time to piece together the whole story of that shocking reversal from countless mentions and comments.
Looking at the intimate photo of the two holding hands in the breakfast restaurant and the accusations from the cheating man's girlfriend, Xu Nianyi felt somewhat conflicted.
She had no sympathy for Su Xiaoxiao; the other party's actions had crossed her bottom line.
But she didn't feel much satisfaction from getting revenge; she just felt a sense of melancholy.
In this matter, Xu Nianyi truly turned misfortune into blessing.
The number of followers on the Yinlang account "Yinian Jianghu" skyrocketed, increasing nearly 10,000 times overnight from a pitiful 41, breaking the 500,000 mark!
Moreover, these fans are all active fans, following her upcoming journey.
"Sister is so cool! Clear logic, beautiful counterattack! Followed!"
"I support my sister's trip around China! This is real life!"
Looking forward to the next travel vlog! Where to next?
"Blogger, what kind of car do you drive? How was your long road trip?"
"I'm going to southern Xinjiang next month, and my itinerary is similar. Can we share a ride? I'm willing to pay!"
Looking at the enthusiastic comments and the rapidly growing number of followers, Xu Nianyi felt somewhat dazed, as if the online storm that had chilled her to the bone yesterday was just a nightmare.
She picked out a few interesting comments to reply to, then put down her phone.
"Alright, I've finished the melon. I'm going skiing today, I can't let this interfere with my important business!" she told herself, quickly getting up and washing up.
Today is a beautiful sunny day, perfect for skiing.
After getting ready, the two finally set off for the Gickpurin Ski Resort, which they had been longing to visit.
Upon arriving at the ski resort, Tan Chen went to pick up the professional ski equipment that he had mailed to him in advance.
Custom-made snowboards, ski suits, and goggles—it all looks quite expensive.
In contrast, the ski equipment that Xu Nianyi rented seemed rather basic.
After changing into her gear and stepping onto her skis, Xu Nianyi realized that skiing was not as simple as she thought.
Tan Chen taught very patiently, explaining the key points of the movements and demonstrating how to shift the center of gravity forward and how to control the skis.
However, Xu Nianyi really has no athletic ability, and she has an instinctive fear of wrestling deep down, so her movements are always stiff and clumsy.
Tan Chen watched as she fell awkwardly into the snow once again, smiled helplessly, and went over to help her up.
He could tell she was nervous and afraid of falling, so he didn't push her. He said, "You don't seem to have much talent for skiing, and you're so afraid of falling. Fine, you can take some pictures here by yourself, but be careful. I'm going to ski up there for a bit."
Xu Nianyi felt as if she had been granted a pardon and nodded quickly.
She came along just to experience it and take some beautiful and cool posed photos of herself skiing.
She watched as Tan Chen, skiing smoothly and powerfully, glided towards the chairlift leading to the advanced slope in just a few strokes. Then she went to find the ski resort's professional photographer to take pictures.
As dusk approached, she walked to the cable car station on the advanced road, hoping to bump into Tan Chen and arrange to take the cable car up together to watch the sunset.
Xu Nianyi loves watching the sunset. Unlike sunrise, she doesn't need to get up early. She can just find a quiet place to sit and witness the changing colors of the sky, a giant palette of colors. Her thoughts are briefly cleared, and all the pressure disappears instantly.
She stood in the safe area, looking up at the daunting slope, the ski run steep and winding down.
Not long after, she saw a familiar figure.
It was Tan Chen.
Although everyone's ski suits were almost identical except for the color, they were also wearing goggles so their faces couldn't be seen.
But she was certain that the purple figure was Tan Chen!
He was speeding down the near-vertical snow slope, his body low to the ground, his posture agile and stable. His speed was incredible, his movements powerful and dynamic.
He was completely different from the patient and gentle man who taught her in the beginner's path; he exuded a wild and extremely attractive masculine hormone.
At that moment, Xu Nianyi was somewhat stunned.
She suddenly realized that there were still many things about this man she had known since junior high school, had a crush on for six years, and hadn't seen for seven years, that she didn't know about.
He is no longer the handsome boy who used to push his bicycle with me and play Go in the bubble tea shop.
During the seven-year hiatus, he also continued to grow, becoming a steady and reliable travel companion, a dazzling eagle on the ski slopes, and also the unknown identity of a bar owner, who must be incredibly charming in that unique territory of his.
She silently took out her phone, zoomed in, and recorded his smooth and stylish gliding from a distance.
Tan Chen saw her after he came down, and he paddled over to Xu Nianyi, pulled his goggles down to his forehead, his eyes still lingering with the excitement of the thrilling ride.
Xu Nianyi looked at him and praised, "You skate so well, you're so cool! I wish I could skate like that."
Tan Chen smiled slightly, took the water she offered, took a sip, looked at the distant snow-capped mountains, and said softly, "Next time, I'll take you to a place more suitable for beginners and teach you slowly."
This left Xu Nian stunned. Would there be a next time?
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