Chapter 262: Chapter 262: Arbitrarily Distorting Right and Wrong
Wen Jiu and Shen Yi both stepped in and took sides, clearly expressing their stance.
When Sang Ning saw their actions, she couldn’t help but break into a cold sweat.
By now, Sang Ning was fearless because she had already prepared herself to leave the entertainment industry.
But what about Wen Jiu and Shen Yi? These two still plan to keep going in showbiz, yet they’re boldly supporting her without worrying about being held a grudge by the Hai Chuan Group?
Sang Ning was worried sick and directly dragged Shen Yi and Wen Jiu into a small three-person WeChat group.
Melancholic Sang Ning: [What are you two doing? You’ve got one minute to take your posts down—say it was an accidental slip of the finger.]
Sang Ning suggested this because neither Wen Jiu nor Shen Yi had posted anything substantive. If it was just likes and reposts, claiming it was an accidental slip might be a bit far-fetched, but it could still pass for damage control.
Wen Jiu: [When did you start being such a coward? I post what I want—no "slip of the finger" nonsense.]
Shen Yi: [I didn’t mean much by it, just thought that comment looked appealing, so I liked it casually.]
Sang Ning was speechless—it seemed Wen Jiu and Shen Yi hadn’t realized the gravity of the situation.
Melancholic Sang Ning: [Qingyue’s backing is Hai Chuan Entertainment. Hai Chuan Entertainment is now launching a full-scale ban on me. If you don’t want to be dragged down by me and still want to survive in the industry, hurry up and delete your Weibo posts and issue an "accidental slip" explanation.]
Sang Ning felt that after saying this, Wen Jiu and Shen Yi should have understood by now.
She was prepared to bear it all herself, but there was no need to implicate two innocent people.
Wen Jiu sent a long voice message over, and Sang Ning thought it might contain something significant.
As soon as she clicked play, the sound of exaggerated villainous laughter emanated from the phone’s speaker.
It was the kind of laugh you’d hear from TV villains, though Wen Jiu’s version sounded much more pleasant.
[Sangsang, it’s not like Qingyue is the only one with connections. Why are you chickening out? You have me behind you! The directors at Hai Chuan Group have to show me respect when they see me.]
Sang Ning: "..."
She never expected Wen Jiu to be so delusional in private, but she took it as Wen Jiu’s way of trying to lighten the mood and comfort her with some casual chatter.
Though Wen Jiu spoke in a half-joking tone, she didn’t seem fazed at all.
With Li Juezhou in the picture, no matter how much trouble Qingyue stirred up, they wouldn’t be able to strike at Sang Ning’s core.
Shen Yi: [We’re not afraid—why are you chickening out? People make friends with like-minded souls. Don’t tell me you think we’re the kind to back down from a fight?]
While Shen Yi was trying to comfort Sang Ning, deep down he was actually scared.
There were certain things that could salvage Sang Ning’s current predicament, but those were the things Shen Yi dared not confront.
He felt guilty and selfish. He was waiting—hoping this controversy would eventually blow over on its own.
If it really escalated to a point of no return, then he would certainly expose the truth without hesitation.
Melancholic Sang Ning: [If you don’t want to delete, then forget it. Just promise me that from now on, don’t post anything weird on Weibo.]
It wasn’t just them waiting for Sang Ning’s reaction; Sang Ning herself was also observing Qingyue’s next move.
But Sang Ning was scrolling through Weibo for so long that she nearly dozed off, waiting fruitlessly for even one clarification post from the other side.
They were probably the kind of people who followed routine and preferred to issue statements during working hours.
Sang Ning yawned, unable to resist her lingering drowsiness, and finally fell asleep.
The next morning, Sang Ning woke up feeling as though the world had flipped upside down.
Not only did Qingyue fail to issue an apology, but they also conspired with the program staff to splash dirt all over her.
Who’s the Acting Standout: Thanks to all the viewers for your support of our show. Here’s the truth Sang Ning wanted. Our program always adheres to fairness and impartiality—never favoring any contestant. The only backing for the contestants is their own skill!
The official Weibo for "Who’s the Acting Standout" posted a long textual statement along with an extended video.
The video contained behind-the-scenes footage of contestants practicing together. In the clips, Qingyue appeared as the poor, bullied soul.
During group rehearsals, Qingyue proactively sought out teammates to discuss script details, but was met with indifference and cold responses.
When it came to Sang Ning, the bullying was even more blatant. One clip showed Sang Ning giving Qingyue a frosty look and saying, "If you’re so capable, why don’t you play all the roles on your own?"
Right after that, Sang Ning coldly rolled her eyes at Qingyue.
At that moment, although Shen Yi clearly saw what was happening, he didn’t say a single word of justice for Qingyue—his expression showed utter indifference.
The released footage had been deliberately edited. The reality was Qingyue had been accusing everyone, demanding they perform according to his vision.
Already reeling from the shock of last-minute role changes, no one in the group had any goodwill left for Qingyue—the blatant prima donna backed by resources disgusted them all. Nobody wanted to play along, giving the program team a perfect opportunity for malicious editing.
The video had a much stronger impact than any text statement could.
If some people were still standing firmly by Sang Ning yesterday, those same people had now shifted entirely to Qingyue’s side after this video aired.
[Seeing is believing—I almost fell for Sang Ning’s statement yesterday. How could she so shamelessly spread lies about Qingyue?]
[I’m utterly sick of Sang Ning now. Can she just leave the entertainment industry already?]
[Sang Ning has had her fair share of scandalous trending topics before, but none ever came with solid proof. But now, her bullying in the industry has actual evidence—there’s no way she can wash this one clean!]
[I genuinely hate Sang Ning now. Can she stop exploiting people’s empathy? I even felt bad for her, thought she was treated unfairly, and empathized with her for so long. Turns out it was all for nothing—what a waste of goodwill!]
[I swear, starting today, I’ll boycott every endorsement, every movie, and every TV show from Sang Ning. A two-faced backstabber like her has no place on screen to disgust audiences!]
Some of Sang Ning’s fans tried to defend her, but her fanbase was still newly formed and lacked numbers. After exchanging a few words with haters and neutral onlookers, they ended up retreating miserably to Sang Ning’s Weibo comment section to seek solace.
Seeing the flood of negative comments about Sang Ning online, Qingyue suddenly felt a surge of satisfaction—it was finally a chance to vent his pent-up anger.
But the junior secretary kept confirming with Qingyue repeatedly: "Are you absolutely sure Sang Ning doesn’t have any potentially damaging video against you?"
Qingyue confidently crossed his legs and said, "Of course!"
During rehearsals, he kept his eyes on Sang Ning the whole time, never once seeing her pull out her phone, while Shen Yi had left his phone by the rehearsal room door.
The two people most likely to record him didn’t make any moves to film. The only footage available was what the program team had, and wasn’t that something he could manipulate however he wanted?