Chapter 104: Chapter One-Hundred and Four: Talk Smack
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Everyone was a little shocked as they stared at Shi Xiu. One second, this young lady was aggressively roasting people, and the next second, she was gentle and sweet.
As expected of a reporter from the number one unscrupulous tabloid press, Wang Wei immediately snapped back, “I heard you used to be a delinquent, and you eloped with someone when you were only fourteen. I also heard you took drugs and even had an abortion. I don’t know how Director Yun found you, but you share some similarities with the movie’s protagonist. It’s no wonder you can play the role so well; you just have to act like yourself. How long did it take you to memorize your sanctimonious speech?”
Shi Xiu’s expression immediately changed. She pointed at Wang Wei and challenged, ‘What did you say?! Would you like to repeat that?”
Yun Nan and Fang Xi held her back and whispered, “Calm down! Shi Xiu! Calm down!”
Yun Nan looked at Wang Wei, grabbed the microphone, and coldly stated, “All of you heard what this gentleman just said, didn’t you? Mr. Wang, we have the right to sue you for defamation!”
Wang Wei interpreted Shi Xiu’s expression as one of humiliated anger. He felt even more confident and pompously commented, “You’re all adults, so you should know that everyone has to be responsible for their actions. If Miss Shi wanted to use the movie to make herself Imown to the public and start her life over with a clean slate, she should have thought about what would happen if her negative history was exposed! Director Yun should also have expected the consequences of using such a person!”
“Then, what are the consequences? What do you think will happen to Shi Xiu?” A cold voice suddenly sounded.
Yun Nan mentally heaved a great sigh. She hugged Shi Xiu—who was crying from anger—and exchanged a glance with Fang Xi. At this moment, Fang Xi pitied Mr. Wang Wei, who was standing ramrod straight. ‘Some people really should learn the expression no zuo no die,’ she thought.
Shi Nian adjusted the button of his suit jacket with one hand and strode onto the stage. He pulled Shi Xiu from Yun Nan’s arms into his and gently comforted her. “What’s with the waterworks? There’s no need to cry because whoever bullies you, your brother will bully them back for you.” Shi Xiu felt even more aggrieved and sobbed even louder.
At that moment, Wang Wei’s expression was quite interesting to watch. As a veteran paparazzi, he naturally knew who the man on the stage was. Right now, Shi Xiu was clinging and hiding in Shi Nian’s arms, and beside them was Yun Nan, the next target he was going to attack. ‘ What was going on? he wondered. ‘ Could it be that the two women are both his lovers? I guess a rich man can have multiple partners.’
Shi Nian’s gaze landed on the dumbstruck man, and he uttered in a deep voice, “What did you just say about my sister? Something about being a delinquent and eloping at the age of fourteen? Taking drugs and having an abortion?”
Wang Wei didn’t dare to say a word. ‘His sister? The one and only daughter of the Shi family?! Her name is Shi Xiu! Why didn’t I realize it earlier? Her surname is Shi! How many people in the city had the surname Shi? He wanted to give himself two big slaps when he finally realized Shi Xiu’s identity.
Someone shoved him and smirked, “Wang Wei, Chairman Shi asked you a question! Say something!”
‘I bet they’re all gloating at my misfortune!’ Wang Wei silently fumed.
The crowd looked at Wang Wei with wicked glee. They finally got to see him get his just desserts. They never thought they’d see the day Xinyan Press would receive its comeuppance. Hahahaha!
Wang Wei’s forehead was already covered in sweat. He could feel the oppressive aura rolling off Shi Nian, even from this distance. Wang Wei opened his mouth; he was so nervous that he stuttered as he tried to explain himself,
“Chairman Shi, I-I didn’t mean that. I-I didn’t know Miss Shi Xiu is your
sister. ”
“So what you’re saying is, you can make up lies about me if I’m not his sister?” Shi Xiu shrieked, so angry her entire body was trembling. She would have rushed over and kicked this rat-faced man if it weren’t for her brother and sister-in-law.
Shi Nian put his arm around his sister’s shoulders and curled his fingers to hold her shoulder, indicating she should calm down. He indifferently stated, “Mr. Wang Wei, was it?” He turned to ask Yun Nan, “Which press company does he belong to?”
“Xinyan Press!” Yun Nan replied, glaring at Wang Wei. She had already imagined herself stomping on him ten thousand times in her mind.
Shi Nian nodded before addressing Wang Wei, “May I ask what right you have to say such things about my sister? If you have evidence to prove your words, then show it to me. If you don’t… then this matter won’t end so easily—from now on, Xinyan Press and everyone in that company will disappear from the media industry.”
The other reporter from Xinyan Press that came to the movie premiere with
Wang Wei was also drenched in cold sweat. They hastily stood up and begged, “Chairman Shi, this is a misunderstanding. It’s a misunderstanding! Wang Wei likes to shoot his mouth off, spouting nonsense—”
“Oh?” Shi Nian sneered. “Do you take me for a fool, or do you think everyone here is a fool? What is there to misunderstand?”
Wang Wei’s colleague didn’t dare to speak further..