Seeing her so anxious, Mu Linjing quickly asked, "What's wrong? Is your mother not feeling well?"
"The doctor said that because of the negative influence of my online interactions with Deng Xianyi, those netizens found my mother's hospital. The doctor said that my mother is very upset by the influence of these people, and I need to go there immediately."
"Then I'll go with you," Mu Linjing said, and followed Wei Yumeng out.
When they reached the door of the ward, the corridor was filled with a dense crowd. Wei Yumeng was truly startled by the scene, and she exchanged a glance with Mu Linjing.
Mu Linjing tightly held Wei Yumeng's arm, feeling a little daunted.
"Yumeng, why are there so many people? What are they doing?"
Seeing this scene, Mu Linjing couldn't help but tremble, feeling a bit scared. These people couldn't possibly have come just to see which hospital Yumeng's mother was in. Moreover, they must have seen the controversial photos posted online, and everyone was radiating anger.
"I don't know."
Wei Yumeng just wanted to get in quickly to check on Gu Shuyi's condition. Her condition was already not good, and if anything else happened now, it would surely kill Gu Shuyi.
She let go of Mu Linjing's hand and pushed through the crowd to go in.
"Wei Yumeng, it's Wei Yumeng... she's that slut who was rumored to be with Deng Xianyi! She also wasted Young Master Zhan's time before, getting involved with her university senior, and now it's Deng Xianyi. This woman has no class."
"Exactly, she has become the object of public outrage for all women on the internet. Morally corrupt, such a woman should not exist in this world, she is truly too wicked!"
"She's disgraced us women. Not only is she two-timing, but now she's also involved with Deng Xianyi again. Seeing the scenes in that video is disgusting. Who knows how she takes care of others, perhaps it's intimate care, disgusting!"
From these people's mouths, Wei Yumeng was described in the most unpleasant terms. The vicious words were like sharp blades, cutting her skin inch by inch.
She didn't want to explain to these people; she just wanted to get in quickly to see Gu Shuyi's condition. The innocent would remain innocent. With so many people, even if she talked until her lips were raw, no one would likely believe her.
She tried to push past them to go directly, but was shoved back by a few women.
"What, you still want to leave? Someone like you deserves whatever bad things happen to your mother!"
Wei Yumeng could tolerate many things, but when it came to her family, she truly couldn't. Her eyes immediately became sharp and cold as she glared at the person who spoke.
"Say that again!"
The woman, who appeared to be in her early twenties, was startled by Wei Yumeng's authoritative tone. But then she thought, what right did someone who had made mistakes and had such poor character have to be so arrogant in front of them?
She stood up straight, tilted her chin, and looked imperious.
"What, you think you're in the right? Did I say something wrong? But that's just how it is. If you hadn't done those things outside, your mother wouldn't be in the hospital. I heard your mother has been staying in the hospital for years; you must be the one jinxing her!"
As she gained momentum, others chimed in.
"Exactly. If you're so afraid of what people say, don't do those shameful things."
Wei Yumeng, unable to bear it any longer, was about to lunge at the woman but was held back by Mu Linjing, who whispered in her ear.
"Yumeng, no, you can't. If you go up and fight with them, you'll be playing right into their hands. They can't start a fight prematurely, but if you go up now, they'll definitely use it as an excuse. Then things will get out of hand. There are too many of them, we can't fight them."
Wei Yumeng clenched her fists tightly but ultimately did not lash out. However, there were limits to her patience.
Since she couldn't use force, she could use words.
"I am not a public figure, and my private life has nothing to do with you. Moreover, even if you want to curse someone, I hope you won't curse my family along with it."
Her eyes were bright and clear, her words firm, without any hint of panic.
Some people were indeed surprised by her composure. It was rare to encounter so many people attacking someone, yet they remained as steady as a mountain. However, they were not to be trifled with.
Wei Yumeng's actions had already aroused public indignation. If this continued, who knew if she would affect others?
Someone in the crowd immediately retorted.
"Did you consider your family before doing those shameful things? If you didn't consider them, should we consider them for you?"
"People have to pay the price for their actions. A woman like you is despicable."
Among these people were some who were divorced, and some who had just broken up with their boyfriends. Unable to vent their frustrations, they had formed this massive group under the instigation of netizens.
"Someone like you, who seduces men everywhere, is hateful. A woman like you should just die!"
As she spoke, someone threw an egg at Wei Yumeng, followed by plastic water bottles and rotten vegetable leaves. Others joined in, and the curses echoed through the corridor.
"Die!"
"A woman who seduces men is no good thing!"
"Your mother deserves to be in the hospital; it's all because of you. If I had a daughter like you, I would have wished I had strangled you to death at birth!"
"A disgrace to society! Your existence is a waste of air."
Seeing Wei Yumeng being attacked, Mu Linjing rushed to intervene.
"Hey, you people, why are you hitting her? If you continue, I'm calling the police!"
Wei Yumeng's hair was covered in egg yolk, dripping down her temples. Rotten leaves of vegetables were also clinging to her hair. She looked utterly disheveled.
Even if Mu Linjing wanted to fight them, it wouldn't be easy alone.
The hospital quickly called security to remove these people, but the public's anger was too great, and even the security guards were struggling to control them.
Mu Linjing shielded Wei Yumeng, "Yumeng, are you okay?"
"I'm fine. I want to go in and see my mother."
"Let's retreat for now. With this situation, we can't get in."
She hadn't expected these people to be so desperate that they would dare to attack someone in the hospital.
"But my mother..."
"You can't get in right now! Listen to me, let's go. There are doctors in the hospital, and they will take good care of your mother."
Just as Mu Linjing was about to pull Wei Yumeng away, she heard a deep, cold voice that immediately stunned everyone present.
"Whoever causes further trouble can spend a few days in the detention center."
Although these people were angry, they were ultimately afraid of being arrested, especially with the intimidating voice. It scared the rioters into freezing in place, afraid to move.
Wei Yumeng and Mu Linjing instinctively looked towards the source of the sound. Mu Linjing exclaimed excitedly,
"Yumeng, Young Master Zhan is here. We're saved."