Upon hearing Lin Yu’s words, the eyes of everyone sitting in the living room widened in disbelief and involuntarily focused their gaze on Meng Zhen. Never had they imagined that a stunningly beautiful woman like Meng Zhen would commit such a malicious act, almost causing her own sister’s death. It was truly shocking to hear.

Xiao Lan felt a hint of satisfaction welling up inside her. She pretended to be puzzled and asked, “Wait a minute, if I remember correctly, according to previous media reports, Meng Zhen grew up in an orphanage since. Where did this sister come from?”

At this moment, although Lin Yu’s mind was clouded by anger, he still retained some rationality. Through gritted teeth, he said, “Of course she found her parents. Otherwise, how could she have had the opportunity to harm others?”

Recalling the online rumors, Xiao Lan couldn’t help but wonder to herself. It seemed that Meng Zhen was indeed related to CEO Xu, otherwise, the Xu Group wouldn’t have spoken up for her back then.

It was just unclear how close this kinship was.

Seeing Lin Yu’s furious demeanor, Meng Zhen didn’t need to think twice to know that Xu Xuero must have complained to him.

During the celebration of Old Master Lin’s birthday, Xu Xuero embarrassed herself greatly. Upon returning home, her facade collapsed due to the social media comment she made. She was scolded by the Xu couple and was told to stay at home to reflect on herself. If it weren’t for the imminent start of classes, Xu Youheng might have grounded her for a while longer.

“Lin Yu, I’ve told you before, don’t believe everything you hear, only trust what you see with your own eyes. Do you know why my dear sister had that allergic reaction? It wasn’t because I fed a stray cat on the street, it was because she deliberately held that stray cat to frame me, triggering such a severe reaction. There are many cat owners in the neighborhood. Why didn’t she have any allergic reaction before, but ended up in the intensive care unit right after I reunited with my parents? Don’t you think it’s such a coincidence?”

In the past, Meng Zhen couldn’t be bothered to deal with Lin Yu and didn’t want to waste words explaining herself. But now, with Lin Yu tarnishing her reputation in front of the other guests and staff, Meng Zhen wasn’t someone to be pushed around. Naturally, she wouldn’t just sit idly by.

Lin Yu could hardly believe what he had just heard. His head buzzed, and he slumped onto the sofa, taking a moment before he countered, “Impossible. Xuero isn’t that kind of person! She never lies!”

“Alright, alright, whatever you say, okay?”

Although the staff hadn’t known Meng Zhen for long, they all quite liked this gentle and generous young lady. Now, hearing the conversation clearly, they also felt that Lin Yu wasn’t very reliable.

Everyone was just ordinary people, who could guarantee they had never told a lie? Lin Yu seemed to have placed too much trust in that woman called Xuero, didn’t he?

Meng Zhen’s cameraman carefully pondered her words, recalling her upbringing in the orphanage. She finally reunited with her parents, but her sister even used an allergy to frame her.

He understood that young girls could be jealous, but to be jealous to that extent was truly terrifying.

The thoughts of everyone present were similar to the cameraman’s. They didn’t take Lin Yu’s words seriously at all, and Xiao Lan was no exception.

She observed everyone’s expressions out of the corner of her eye and noticed that they weren’t rejecting Meng Zhen, which made her feel a bit uncomfortable. However, having worked in the entertainment industry for so many years, Xiao Lan wasn’t just a pretty face without intelligence. She swallowed all her accusatory words. It was only after she returned to the nanny van that she called Yu Jing.

“Sister Yu, has that video been uploaded online?”

As the saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Yu Jing was Meng Zhen’s former manager, and Xiao Lan had a similar image to Meng Zhen. They shared a common goal, which was to ruin Meng Zhen’s chances of becoming an excellent actress.

Xiao Lan had always been working towards this goal. Whether it was the previous comedy film or the current variety show, she constantly wanted to completely crush Meng Zhen. Unfortunately, fate always seemed to be against her, preventing her from succeeding.

Fortunately, this time, Meng Zhen’s bad luck worked in Xiao Lan’s favor. Meng Zhen had insisted on swapping tasks with Jiang Lianqin, which indirectly led to the latter being bitten by a dog.

At this moment, Xiao Lan squinted her eyes slightly, secretly praying that Jiang Lianqin’s injuries would be more severe, ideally so that she could never dance again. This way, her fans would furiously attack Meng Zhen, driving that eyesore out of the entertainment industry.

Yu Jing took a sip of coffee, her tone quite cheerful as she said,

“Don’t worry. After you sent me the video, I bought a spot on the trending list and contacted some marketing accounts we don’t usually have dealings with. I had them leak the news about Jiang Lianqin’s injury and gradually reveal Meng Zhen’s actions. There are plenty of keyboard warriors online who will undoubtedly stand up for Jiang Lianqin.”

“To be honest, there’s no need to be so cautious. Jiang Lianqin has more fame than Meng Zhen. After all, she’s the number one contestant in 《Dream Chaser》. With the strength of her fans, they’ll definitely drive Meng Zhen out of the industry. Even if Meng Zhen finds out the leak is related to Yunlai Entertainment, what can she do?”

Xiao Lan’s eyes flashed with disdain. While Meng Zhen was related to CEO Xu, she wasn’t his pampered daughter since childhood. Xu Group couldn’t possibly keep expending effort for her.

———pr

Meng Zhen had already anticipated Xiao Lan’s tactics. Therefore, when Xin Xin ran over with red eyes, she wasn’t surprised at all. She leisurely pinched the other young woman’s cheeks and gently coaxed her with a soft tone, “Who bullied our Xin Xin? I’ll go teach them a lesson for you!”

Xin Xin had been holding back tears, but upon hearing Meng Zhen’s voice, she burst into tears. “Sister Zhenzhen, what do we do now? Everyone online is criticizing you, saying you’re responsible for Jiang Lianqin’s condition and telling you to leave the entertainment industry!”

Meng Zhen was already accustomed to sitting in the back seat. She fastened her seatbelt and took out her phone, finding dozens of missed calls and over a hundred unread messages on WeChat.

But she didn’t rush to check those messages. Instead, she opened Weibo and immediately saw the entry #Meng Zhen Framed Jiang Lianqin trending at the top spot.

She clicked on it and found that Jiang Lianqin’s studio had made a post roughly stating that Jiang Lianqin had an accident during the recording of a variety show, where her leg was bitten by a dog. Even if she recovered, she wouldn’t be able to dance at her previous level. They hoped fans wouldn’t be too upset.

The statement was like a bolt from the blue for the fans. They couldn’t imagine why their beloved idol would have an accident. 《Flavor》 was just a show about exploring food. Where did the dog come from?

The fans of Jiang Lianqin were devastated and overwhelmed with intense confusion. Just at that moment, a marketing account posted a video online with only the words ‘truth’ in the caption.

Jiang Lianqin’s fans and curious onlookers eagerly clicked the play button and watched as Meng Zhen and Jiang Lianqin had a dispute.

Meng Zhen was incredibly stubborn, insisting on swapping tasks with Jiang Lianqin and not even giving face to Xiao Lan. In the end, Xiao Lan and Jiang Lianqin had no choice but to let her have her way.

After watching the video and considering the statement released by the studio, Jiang Lianqin’s fans were furious. Shaking with anger, they were unable to hold back their curses.

【Meng Zhen is simply a despicable woman! If she hadn’t insisted on swapping tasks with Lianqin, how could our sister have gotten injured? Now our sister’s leg is broken and she can never dance again. I wish I can kill this b*tch Meng Zhen!】

【Scheming b*tch, get out of the entertainment industry!】

【She’s a relative of CEO Xu, how can you just tell her to get lost? Women like her, who are cunning and ruthless, thrive in the entertainment industry. It’s because our Lianqin is too innocent that she was harmed like this.】

【When 《Dream Chaser》 first aired, I knew Meng Zhen wasn’t someone good. She portrayed herself as a classy and elegant lady, but in reality, she’s just someone who grew up in an orphanage. I heard she’s even CEO Xu’s illegitimate daughter. The entertainment industry is truly disgusting.】

At this moment, not only Jiang Lianqin’s fans were hurling insults at Meng Zhen, but even many haters joined in. Meng Zhen has been quite popular recently and has been involved in several major productions. Those who disliked her naturally wouldn’t miss this opportunity.

However, Hazelnuts refused to believe that their idol could do such a thing. They were convinced that the video was maliciously edited and were working tirelessly to clear her name.

【This video is only 30 seconds long and doesn’t explain the full context. Please don’t be misled. Wishing Teacher Jiang a speedy recovery.】

【Upstairs, are you a fan of Meng Zhen? Your words make me want to vomit. Fans really took after their idol. You’re just like Meng Zhen, pretending to be innocent.】

【+1】

【I’ve been saying Meng Zhen is problematic. Otherwise, she wouldn’t be full of lies. Her fans even defended her, saying everything was arranged by Yunlai Entertainment and that Meng Zhen had no say at all. Bullsh*t! I see her as someone who takes advantage of others and still acts like a good person.】

The number of Meng Zhen’s fans was far outnumbered by haters and spam accounts. Before long, their voices were drowned out completely, unable to make even the slightest impact.

Meng Zhen’s car happened to be caught at a red light. Xin Xin had managed to stop crying, but she still wore a troubled expression, unsure of what to do next.

Meng Zhen glanced at her and said softly, “Don’t worry. I’ll find a way to clarify things.”

Upon hearing that, Xin Xin’s mood didn’t improve. Instead, she felt even more disheartened. She couldn’t help but sigh as she accompanied Meng Zhen to the airport to check in for their flight.

Just after showing their boarding pass, Xin Xin’s phone kept vibrating in her pocket. Unlocking it, she saw that Meng Zhen had forwarded the video of the ‘truth’ with a caption, 【Everything has a reason [Link]】

The netizens were completely surprised that Meng Zhen would personally get involved. Curious, they clicked on the link, expecting gossip, only to find an audio file.

Jiang Lianqin had a delicate and sweet appearance, but her voice was unique, with a magnetic quality that made it very distinctive. It was this quality that allowed her to stand out among many contestants and successfully debut in first place.

Now everyone could hear her voice.

“There’s a particularly fierce wolfdog in the village, often prowling around the west side. It doesn’t bite the villagers but shows no mercy when attacking outsiders. Whether it ends up biting Meng Zhen’s leg or disfiguring her face, either outcome would be quite satisfactory.”