This scandal was fanned into a frenzy by some small marketing accounts on Weibo, with many celebrities jumping on the bandwagon.
Shi Xinxin was rather slow to get this news. Her company asked her to post a comment on Weibo, as she had also been harmed by Liu Jia back then. However, when she saw Liu Jia's nude photos, her heart ached.
Shi Xinxin never expected that Liu Jia, who was once incredibly popular, would end up like this.
Shi Xinxin couldn't help but think of her own experiences back in China. She gave a self-deprecating smile, thinking that if it were her now, she would never let herself suffer like that again.
Shi Xinxin looked out at the sunlight. It was a rare day off, and this news didn't make her happy. Although Liu Jia had wanted to harm her before, she hadn't taken it to heart.
"Alas, I didn't expect things to turn out this way..." Shi Xinxin walked to the wine cabinet and opened a bottle of red wine. She was troubled by Liu Jia's situation and hoped it would all blow over quickly. She felt she couldn't add insult to injury.
Shi Xinxin poured herself a glass of red wine, feeling its rich aroma slowly spread through the air. She had improved a lot compared to her time in China. Not only had her acting skills progressed, but her ability to handle interpersonal relationships had also greatly improved. She thought again of that face, the face that haunted her dreams.
Shi Xinxin wondered if she would choose to love Sheng Chenjin again if time could rewind. After a long period of thought, she smiled and spoke to the air, "If I had another chance, I would still love you, even if it meant falling into hell."
Shi Xinxin smiled again, feeling she was getting better and better at expressing romantic sentiments. She picked up a script and practiced her lines. She loved acting; in and out of the drama, life was like a play.
Liu Jia's ordeal made her deeply emotional. She began to reflect on her own life. How could one have everything go smoothly in life?
Shi Xinxin remembered the feeling of meeting Sheng Chenjin for the first time. Love brings hope, but it can also bring despair, right? She looked at the script, but her thoughts drifted further and further away. She thought of Sheng Chenjin's cold face and his gentle smile, and she recalled the indifference hidden behind those smiles.
Shi Xinxin wished she could give Sheng Chenjin a hug, just one hug would be enough. But even now, she had heard no news of Sheng Chenjin.
Shi Xinxin touched her face and realized she was already in tears. She had lost count of how many times she had felt heartache for Sheng Chenjin.
As the sun gradually set, Shi Xinxin was already a little tipsy. She opened the window and looked at the orange sky. A gentle breeze blew across her face, drying her last tear. Unknowingly, she had been abroad for so long. She wondered where Sheng Chenjin was and how he was doing, hoping he was living well.
Shi Xinxin also hoped that Liu Jia would soon return to the right path. She knew Liu Jia was constantly being ostracized, but she shouldn't have had to struggle to survive by changing careers. Shi Xinxin always felt a deep sense of self-blame for Liu Jia's situation.
When Liu Jia had tried to scheme against Shi Xinxin, Shi Xinxin had discovered it and publicly humiliated her, also revealing all of Liu Jia's secrets. Because of this, Liu Jia was looked down upon by everyone in the entertainment industry, which led Liu Jia down a misguided path.
Shi Xinxin always wanted to find an opportunity to have a good chat with Liu Jia. But the current Liu Jia was like a rat crossing the street, and even if Shi Xinxin wanted to see her, Liu Jia might not be willing, especially since Liu Jia had always hated her so much.
Liu Jia also didn't expect that Yue Ran would show her not a shred of sympathy. Yue Ran's disgust for Liu Jia had long reached its peak. Upon hearing about her, he completely dismissed it.
Shi Xinxin looked at the news online. Eight out of ten articles were about Liu Jia. Liu Jia had truly become a household name this time. Shi Xinxin felt troubled for her.
Liu Jia was rescued by a construction crew in the suburbs. When she arrived at the police station, she remained silent. She knew Mr. Li had immense power, and with her lack of influence, she was destined to lose.
When Liu Jia saw the news online, she realized she was truly finished. The entertainment industry would never welcome her again. Online, her shameful photos had already spread uncontrollably, and almost everyone knew how disgraceful she was.
Liu Jia looked in the mirror. Her eyes were swollen to a ridiculous extent, and the scars on her face had festered. She had lost all her former radiance. She crazily smashed all the photos.
Liu Jia's phone had been ringing non-stop. She didn't want to face reality anymore. She didn't even step out of her house, and her constant drinking made her even more haggard.
Liu Jia finally couldn't bear this descent into degradation. She changed into clean clothes and finally knew where to find hope. She climbed to the top of a tall building, looking at the distant horizon, another bright and sunny day. Today would be an end, but also a new beginning. She lay back, facing the sky.
The next day, Liu Jia's photos again made headlines. Suddenly, news of Liu Jia's death spread throughout the country. People began to lament the horror of cyberbullying, and the criticism against Liu Jia gradually subsided. The moment she became a laughingstock, she was destined to be forgotten.
When Shi Xinxin received this news, shock swept through her entire being. Her emotions immediately broke free, and she suddenly realized how fragile life was.
Shi Xinxin's state deteriorated. Her afternoon schedule was so packed she could barely breathe. Yue Ran had two shows with her, and Yue Ran noticed Shi Xinxin's lack of focus.
After Shi Xinxin finished her last interview, Yue Ran was already waiting for her outside the recording studio.
Shi Xinxin looked exhausted. She was startled to see Yue Ran and asked, "What's wrong?"
Yue Ran felt incredibly heartbroken. He gently patted Shi Xinxin's head and said, "You don't have any plans for tonight, do you?"
Shi Xinxin gave a weak smile and nodded.
Yue Ran supported her by the shoulders and guided her into his passenger seat. Shi Xinxin asked, confused, "Where are we going?"
Yue Ran started the car and smiled, "Taking you out to eat. Aren't you hungry after a busy day?"
Shi Xinxin sat in the car, sighing as she watched the scenery outside.
Yue Ran glanced at her and asked, "What's wrong? You haven't seemed very happy all day. Is something bothering you? You can tell me."
"It's nothing, really. Did you see the news?" Shi Xinxin asked back.
Yue Ran fell silent for a moment and said, "Is it about Liu Jia?"
Shi Xinxin smiled helplessly and said, "Yes. After all, she was so devoted to you. Don't you have any thoughts about it?"
Yue Ran felt even more helpless. He said, "We're here. It's this secret restaurant. I promise you'll leave here happy."