The Movie Queen's Mouth is Blessed - Chapter 27

Dou Fang felt she was being torn apart by netizens, desperate to escape the negative attention. She was willing to pay a hefty sum to escape the situation. However, she didn’t realize that netizens could be quite just and had excellent memory, especially regarding scandals.

So even after deleting the post, they wouldn’t let her off the hook anytime soon.

Jiang Xiaobai immediately returned the money to Dong Ran and, the next day, received the remaining payment from Dou Fang as promised.

Dou Fang had no choice but to pay. Although she wanted to avoid the payment, the thought of Jiang Xiaobai rereleasing the chat records made her realize the consequences. If that happened, she would be finished.

Five days passed, during which Dou Fang was interviewed, and the incident made it to the hot search list. It seemed reporters ambushed her on her way to a program, who asked her a series of heart-wrenching questions:

“Why did you defame Jiang Xiaobai? Was it because you were jealous of her landing a big role or because you’ve been harboring resentment over your boyfriend’s infidelity?”

“When did you and Zhang Yishui officially start dating? Was it in college, as you claimed, or did you pursue him after he failed to win Jiang Xiaobai’s heart?”

“Why are alumni and industry insiders helping you lie? Did you pay them off?”

“You used to have your boyfriend accompany you to events. Why isn’t Zhang Yishui here today? Did you break up?”

As the reporters asked their sharp and relentless questions, Dou Fang, already suffering from the scandal, looked pale and almost green. She nearly screamed in frustration but held back when she saw the cameras trained on her.

She bit her lower lip, her eyes brimming with tears, and quickly fled the scene with her assistant’s help.

Even though she didn’t say anything, the reporters were not deterred. That day’s news headlines read: “Dou Fang Refuses Interview, Fleeing in Shame and Anger” and “Dou Fang Suspected of Breaking Up with Zhang Yishui, No Sight of Boyfriend at Event.”

“Dou Fang is just a minor star and was never destined to become famous. With this stain on her reputation, it will be even harder for her to rise. She’s not a threat anymore.”

Dong Ran said this after glancing at the news.

Could someone with a tarnished reputation still rise to fame?

Of course, it happened. Some stars had overcome scandals involving infidelity, domestic violence, solicitation, and gambling. Some faded into obscurity, while others weathered the storm and became famous again through a breakout role.

But Dong Ran didn’t think Dou Fang would be one of those who made a comeback.

“Lack of intelligence and emotional quotient, she has neither. It will be tough for her to turn things around.”

Jiang Xiaobai said casually.

Both of them thought Dou Fang would likely remain a minor star, occasionally appearing to earn a little money. Still, they were utterly unprepared for what happened next.

That night, a news story quickly trended, “Shock! Dou Fang Meets Middle-Aged Man in Hotel, Intimate Photos Exposed!”

Jiang Xiaobai was about to go to bed and was shocked by the news notification. She instinctively clicked on it and saw a series of paparazzi photos.

It was late at night, and everything was dark. Dou Fang wore a beige dress, a fisherman’s hat, and a large mask. She was walking intimately with a man from a luxury car.

The first few photos showed them walking together, Dou Fang leaning into the man. The man had thinning hair, was overweight, and was only about five centimeters taller than Dou Fang. He was carrying a black leather bag.

These photos didn’t reveal much; the man’s face was blurry, and Dou Fang was fully covered, making her unrecognizable.

But the following six photos were more revealing.

When they reached the hotel entrance, the lights were bright, clearly illuminating their figures.

This was a five-star hotel known for its privacy and security. All staff members were highly professional and would never disclose any customer information.

They walked arm in arm toward the lobby. Dou Fang, feeling safe, removed her mask and turned to speak to the man.

Her face was clearly visible, and the man looked at her, then leaned down to kiss her cheek.

Their faces were clear, and there was no doubt that the woman was Dou Fang. As for the man…

Jiang Xiaobai furrowed her brow, staring at the man’s face. He looked familiar, but she couldn’t find the place where she had seen him.

But one thing was clear, Dou Fang was finished.

Lying and defaming someone might be a minor issue, but being caught with a middle-aged man in a hotel while already having a boyfriend was a different story. How could she wash this away?

One scandal could ruin a person, but two in quick succession? What would happen then?

Jiang Xiaobai shook her head, feeling drowsy. She didn’t want to think about it anymore and fell into a deep sleep.

The following day, she woke up to find that the news had already gained significant traction. The discussion volume was so high that it surpassed the topics of top-tier stars.

Without exception, the comments either criticized Dou Fang or ridiculed Zhang Yishui.

“This couple’s story is truly captivating. The drama never ends, and I’m already full of all the juicy details.”

“First, Zhang Yishui was dating two women, and now Dou Fang is cheating with a middle-aged bald man. Haha, they must be from the same family. What a perfect match!”

“I wish you both stay together forever and never break up. That way, you won’t ruin anyone else’s life!”

“Is anyone curious about who the bald man is?”

“His identity has been revealed. Check the hot search list!”

Huh?

Jiang Xiaobai was also curious and searched for the topic. She found it, “Dou Fang’s Lover’s Identity Revealed.”

She was initially stunned when she saw the man’s identity, but everything became clear.

“Now I understand why the company didn’t help me with PR and let Dou Fang smear me.”

Jiang Xiaobai said to Dong Ran, feeling speechless.

It turns out that the head of Tangming’s PR department was Dou Fang’s benefactor! What else was there to say?

Dong Ran, on the other hand, didn’t seem too surprised. She must have suspected something earlier.

“Gu Yuan is a relative of the vice president. He has connections and money, but his wife, whom he’s been married to for a long time, refuses to divorce him, threatening to kill herself. So, he’s been having affairs outside.”