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  Her words undoubtedly implied that the senior actress was bound to retaliate on her due to this revelation of the latter’s true nature.

  In fact, the newcomer had succeeded in putting on a righteous demeanor by looking determined to fight her cause to death.

  Right about this time, a man suddenly stood up and shot a question seriously.

  “Miss Ji Yan, I’m Huanyu media’s chief journalist; I have a question for you here: How are you going to prove the truthfulness of your words? Right now, we’ve only heard your story. Please don’t be offended by such an abrupt question; I’m just curious to find out if you have any evidence to prove that Miss Yun truly interfered with your romantic relationship.”


  “Evidence?” The actress froze on the spot.

  The man reiterated calmly and politely, “Well, yes. I’m talking about the evidence to prove that Yun Shishi is a third party. Please bring out the relevant evidence; do you have it?”


  The atmosphere turned tense at once.

  In front of the TV screen, Xiao Xue was so excited that she could not control her laughter.

  “Ha ha ha! This Ji Yan can be so silly, right? How dare she try to show off when her ability is only subpar! Who is this reporter? He’s so cool that I’m falling in love with him!”


  Yun Shishi took a look at the journalist’s ID and let out a yelp of surprise. “He’s a member of Huanyu’s news agency!”


  “”Huanyu? Is he from your company then? Haha! So he’s one of us! No wonder he’s taking your side.”


  It was said that, in the past, when the agency foresaw some unfavorable presscons to their artists, they would send lawyers from the company’s legal department in disguise as reporters to assimilate themselves into the crowd of media personnel. They would then speak up for their artists and, with a few statements, would instantly turn public opinion around.

  This was a tried and tested method.

  The ambiance turned dense and stifling as if there was a lack of air at the place. Everyone held their breath as they looked at the centerstage, where Ji Yan looked somewhat nervous while seated at the conference table. She widened her eyes with a blank expression, her harmless demeanor revealing a tinge of helplessness and confusion. The newcomer appeared not to have an answer for the question raised by Huanyu’s mediaman, and she even appeared at a loss for words. She froze on the spot there and then, and her darting eyes seemed to suggest a guilty conscience.

  All the reporters gradually turned impatient. Via the mics in their hands, a few urged the actress to produce the evidence. Soon, a string of doubtful accusations began to bombard her—


  “Miss Ji Yan, are you perhaps jealous of Yun Shishi’s soaring popularity, so you’re deliberately smearing her image by making something out of nothing?”


  “Yun Shishi is like a breath of fresh air in the entertainment circle. Ever since her debut, there’s hardly been any scandal involving her. What you’ve just told us is quite shocking, but as newscasters, we are responsible for verifying facts. This is our duty to the public, too.”


  “Please show evidence! We can’t take your words at face value, can we?”


  “It’s really hard to imagine that Yun Shishi is the bad person you’ve made her out to be.”


  Discussions erupted at the scene and doubtful questions for the newbie surfaced one after another.

  Ji Yan balled her hands into fists, looking lost and uneasy. She looked perturbed as if she were sitting on a bed of pins.

  Seeing that she was maintaining her silence, the reporters lambasted uncontrollably, “Why aren’t you talking?”


  “That’s right. Since you’re unable to show any proof, is this a sign that you’ve lied to us earlier? You appear guilty!”