After I Gave Up/Let Things Slide, I Became Famous Across The Entire Internet - Chapter 8

“Did you all watch Tang Xiaosan’s live stream clarification yesterday?”

“She actually dared to say Teacher Cheng harassed her. I think she must be really sick.”

“But she sounded so sincere, do you think there might actually be some inside story?”

“Probably not, right? Teacher Cheng is always so thoughtful in how he handles things, and he’s a really good person. His relationship with Teacher Mu is obvious to everyone; sometimes they look more in love than my own parents. I heard that last month on Teacher Mu’s birthday, Teacher Cheng rushed to the film set overnight to celebrate it with her. If you say Teacher Cheng harassed that bitch Tang, I certainly don’t believe it.”

The door to the dressing room was suddenly knocked.

A woman pushed the door open, “You are all very idle. I should just give you a long holiday so you can chat away, okay?”

The staff members exchanged glances, and under the gaze of Mu Yingying’s senior assistant, they quickly dispersed. After leaving the door, they realized Mu Yingying herself, wearing sunglasses and carrying a limited edition bag, was standing right there. She looked travel worn, and no one knew when she arrived or what she had heard.

The atmosphere became so awkward one felt like they wanted to curl their toes.

Several people lowered their heads, “Greetings, Teacher Mu.”

However, Mu Yingying smiled, “I’m sorry to trouble you all today. I asked Xiao Li to prepare breakfast everyone go eat.”

Upon hearing there was food, the group repeatedly expressed their thanks.

“Teacher Mu is so nice, she even thought we might not have eaten breakfast.”

“Yes, yes.”

“I still think what that bitch Tang said is suspicious. Maybe she only said those things to drag Teacher Cheng down with her?”

“Shh, don’t talk about it.”

The discussions gradually faded until they could no longer be heard. Mu Yingying pushed open her own dressing room door. She threw her bag onto the vanity, pulled out her phone, and played the video of Tang Shuxia’s live stream clarification. By the end, she let out an angry laugh, “Cheng Zeyu, you are truly useless. You can’t even handle such a small matter properly.”

That Tang Shuxia dared to confront them head on was unexpected by them.

However, Mu Yingying didn’t dwell on it too much; after all, she was just a small character with no background. Over the years, she had dealt with many people like this. Mu Yingying quickly composed herself and sat in front of the mirror to wait for her makeup.

The makeup artist habitually praised her, “Teacher Mu’s skin is really amazing, so delicate.”

Mu Yingying kept a smile on her lips.

As the makeup artist was talking, she suddenly asked, “By the way, why didn’t Teacher Cheng come with you today?”

Mu Yingying knew everyone was paying attention to them recently. “He has something he can’t get away from. He’ll probably come to pick me up later.”

The makeup artist looked envious, “Teacher Cheng is such a good husband, so considerate. Teacher Mu might not know, but my husband has always made me drive myself back and forth. In the early days when he was chasing me, he knew to be attentive, picking me up and dropping me off morning and evening. After two years of marriage, he completely changed. Why are men two different people before and after marriage?”

“Hmph hmph, look at what I’m saying.”

“Teacher Cheng has always been consistent with Teacher Mu; he is truly a good man.”

Knock knock knock.

Just as the makeup artist was getting enthusiastic, a television station staff member came to inquire, “Teacher Mu, it’s almost time.”

Mu Yingying, “Okay, I’ll be right there.”

The makeup artist didn’t dare to chat anymore and quickly packed up, “Teacher Mu, you’re ready.”

Just as the staff member was escorting Mu Yingying to the shooting location, someone nearby suddenly shouted, “Holy sh*t, Tang Shuxia is here! Hurry up and look!”

Everyone got interested upon hearing this. Tang Shuxia had confidently stated in her live stream last night that Cheng Zeyu had used his senior status to constantly harass her. It was no exaggeration to say that anyone with a mobile phone probably knew that Tang Shuxia had clarified, not only refusing to admit her ‘other woman’ status but ultimately biting back at Cheng Zeyu. This piece of gossip had fermented for a week and was now known across the entire internet.

What everyone anticipated most was a reversal of the situation…

And as fate would have it, the other party involved, Mu Yingying, happened to be at the TV station at the same time. This indirectly meant the two key figures in the gossip Tang ‘Xiaosan’ (the other woman) and the original wife Mu Yingying were in the same frame.

The news that Tang Shuxia had come to the TV station spread like dandelion seeds, quickly reaching every corner of the station. Even many media paparazzi outside received accurate information, and they all rushed towards the TV station. The director caught a whiff of an opportunity and made a decisive call, “Go, invite Tang Shuxia to participate in the event too.”

The associate director hesitated, “Tang Shuxia’s status isn’t high enough to be in the same frame as Film Empress Mu. Moreover, us casually inviting an artist with questionable morals to participate in a program. I’m afraid the audience will cause trouble. When the program airs, it might be hard to manage the fallout.”

The director said, “What are you afraid of? Haven’t you noticed she brings topics wherever she goes?”

Despite the words, the associate director still looked troubled.

Seeing his hesitation, the director became angry and puffed up his beard, “If you won’t go, I will!”

Meanwhile, on the other side, Tang Shuxia, enjoying treatment like she was the center of the universe, slowly stepped onto the long staircase of the TV station. Under the backdrop of this dazzling light, Xie Jinzhi looked ordinary, like a common little maid next to a queen.

Xie Jinzhi felt like she was walking on clouds, her whole body floating.

She had received a notification from Tang Shuxia early in the morning, saying they were coming to visit the TV station. Although she didn’t know how Tang Shuxia got the station’s access card, they arrived right on time. She looked at the majestic building, feeling like she was in a daydream.

“If one day, we could come here to record a program…”

“?”

Tang Shuxia coldly shattered her fantasy, “What nonsense are you talking about? I have no interest in recording any program here. Don’t forget, the reason we came today is to watch the show.”

Xie Jinzhi, “!!! Right.”

She took a deep breath nervously, then noticed Tang Shuxia’s ‘slacking off’ mindset. She had to comfort herself: Forget it, my artist has been through so much cyberbullying; she definitely needs some emotional release. It’s normal to have a desire to stop working.

Yes, if it were her, she would probably strike too.

Understandable.

All the staff members gathered by the glass door to watch. Especially upon seeing Tang Shuxia’s formal evening wear, they couldn’t help but gasp in admiration.

“Wow, this is the first time I’ve realized she’s actually this beautiful.”

“She’s so fierce! I love that tiny waist.”

“Great figure, great skin too.”

Mu Yingying happened to overhear this compliment as she arrived. She couldn’t help but look towards the center of attention. She had seen Tang Shuxia’s face before when Cheng Zeyu proposed that matter. She had to admit, it was a face that evoked envy and jealousy to the point of wanting to destroy it. If she were ten years younger, she could still compete with her.

But she was no longer the delicate young flower from her debut days; once the makeup came off, the fine lines around her eyes appeared every night.

Mu Yingying looked at Tang Shuxia like she was watching a clown. She thought this person was like a detestable cockroach, still hopping around even when close to death. Fortunately, she acted early; if she gave this person another one or two years, she would definitely become a threat.

Little did she know, in Tang Shuxia’s eyes, Mu Yingying was also a person on her last legs.

Tang Shuxia spotted her target amidst the crowd. She walked over gracefully, like a queen surveying her territory. The people beside her fell silent like chickens. None of them expected the powerfully imposing aura Tang Shuxia radiated in her formal attire, which practically bulldozed Film Empress Mu Yingying’s aura, making Mu Yingying look like her supporting cast instead.

Tang Shuxia stopped, looking thoroughly interested.

Mu Yingying, however, felt deeply offended. The other party’s gaze was undisguised, and her face even held a malicious smile, “What are you looking at?”

Tang Shuxia beckoned her finger, “I’m not interested in men. If it were you, I might reluctantly accept.”

Xie Jinzhi, “!!!”

Oh my god, what did she just hear?

Looking at the crowd watching the spectacle, their eyes lit up as if they’d heard explosive news. Some people even raised their phones to start recording. Xie Jinzhi’s vision went dark; she wished she could just faint right there.

Mu Yingying’s face burned with shame. She angrily retorted, “You, you, you are truly disgusting, utterly repulsive!”

Then she turned and walked away.

Tang Shuxia looked at her in disbelief, “She actually called me disgusting?”

Xie Jinzhi felt utterly resigned, “… Otherwise? Should she say ‘I love you, mwah mwah,’ instead?”

Tang Shuxia didn’t press the issue but checked the time; it was almost time. She suddenly raised her voice, “Hey, that ‘Three Time Film Empress’ in front, I’d like to interview you. Was the child you gave birth to years ago that bastard Cheng Zeyu’s?”

Everyone, “WTF.”

What is meant by ‘one piece of gossip hasn’t settled, and another has arisen’? That must be what’s happening now.

Director Zeng, who was rushing over, slipped and his plump body landed on the ground with a thud. He quickly got up by leaning on the wall, “What, what did you say!?”

“What! Mu Yingying’s son isn’t Cheng Zeyu’s?”

“Oh my god, what new gossip is this?”

“I… I don’t know.”

“They’ve always claimed they were protecting the child and never let him show his face off screen. If you put it that way, it is rather strange.”

Mu Yingying was truly disgusted and walked away because of Tang Shuxia, but upon hearing Tang Shuxia’s question, she twisted her ankle. Her whole body trembled. Clenching her jaw, she forced herself to turn around, “What nonsense are you spouting? I can sue you!”

Tang Shuxia lightly tapped her phone with her index finger. It was Xie Jinzhi, who couldn’t hold it in any longer. After swallowing this piece of gossip herself, she had been holding it in for over ten hours and desperately wanted to expose this shameless ‘couple’ right away. “That’s hilarious! We will sue you two you scumbag man and slut woman for damaging my Shuxia’s reputation. You two just wait; the lawyer’s letter will be sent to you both soon.”

Tang Shuxia gave her a satisfied glance. “And don’t let anyone online go either.”

Xie Jinzhi, “…”

These two actually dared to be so arrogant! Mu Yingying was shaking with anger and walked back inside with a limp. But after only two steps, her assistant ran over, face pale, “Sister Mu!”

Mu Yingying was already severely annoyed by Tang Shuxia and her little assistant. “What are you panicking about?”

The senior assistant didn’t know how to explain and directly handed her phone over.

Mu Yingying hadn’t looked yet when she heard a familiar voice coming from the screen, “Please, don’t act like you’re uninvolved. If my secret is exposed, you won’t get away clean either. Don’t forget, when you were pregnant by that old man, who cleaned up your mess? If your fans knew you were kept by an ugly and old man, could your ‘pure maiden’ persona still stand?”