Chapter 242: Chapter 240: Meng Xiaoyi’s Internal Injury

Xie Fu Yao, who had been standing close to Zhang Jingxing, couldn’t help but take a few steps back, putting some distance between them.

’I can’t get dragged into this just because I hang out with Zhang Jingxing a lot.’

’God knows how wild netizens’ imaginations can run these days.’

’This is a risk I can’t take!’

Meng Xiaoyi took a small step back, positioning herself perfectly in the camera’s direct line of sight. Her expression was one of confusion and disappointment. Her voice was low and filled with incredulous sorrow. "I can’t believe Brother Jingxing is this kind of person. Why is the world so cruel to us girls? Can I really not change anything?"

Thanks to her position and her headset mic, her voice, no matter how low, was still broadcast to the livestream.

[Meng Xiaoyi is innocent. Maybe we misunderstood her.]

[Whether she’s being a ’green tea’ or not, her values seem okay. Maybe this is just her natural personality.]

Of course, some people found it laughable.

[She just has to play the victim a little and people believe her? These days, anyone can be an actor!]

The cameraman was also getting a headache. If Jiang Beibei’s incident was an accident...

Then this situation with Zhang Jingxing...

With two guests gone in a flash, the show would definitely be affected.

’Is Doctor Wen the celebrities’ nemesis?’

But with no instructions from the director, he could do nothing but act as a simple tool and keep filming.

"Director, with this Zhang Jingxing situation, should we pause the livestream? His sponsor might be difficult to deal with..."

Director Wen frowned and said nothing.

The person who asked didn’t dare to press him and simply waited.

"Director, if Zhang Jingxing leaves, our show will be down two guests. Can we even continue?"

Another staff member asked aloud.

Director Wen still just frowned and said nothing.

’Who knew that even after coming on a variety show, Doctor Wen wouldn’t forget her true calling!’

’The moment she opens her mouth, it’s a major earthquake for the industry.’

’And I never thought this Zhang Jingxing, who seems so respectable, would actually do something like this.’

’Even if it wasn’t sleeping with them, performing indecent acts on those two young girls is still a disgrace!’

’I know this circle isn’t clean, but to think even a newcomer like him is mixed up in it!’

He heard everything the staff members were saying, but right now, he just didn’t want to respond.

He didn’t know what he was waiting for.

"Director, Jiang Beibei is still trending, and I’m seeing topics about Zhang Jingxing pop up too. A lot of people are cursing him out, but many netizens are also saying our show is a ’mirror of evil,’ and that coming on our show reveals one’s true form. Will this affect the show later on?"

The director turned his head. "Xiao Liu, what are the numbers?"

Xiao Liu was already numb. Hearing the director’s question, he answered placidly, "They’re okay, I guess. The viewership has passed seven million and is heading straight for eight million."

Everyone was shocked!

"Director! Bad news! Zhang Jingxing’s manager called, demanding we stop filming or they’ll sue us!"

Hearing this, Director Wen, who had been frowning, suddenly smoothed his brow.

"Sue us for what? Isn’t this something Zhang Jingxing did himself? What does it have to do with our show? I haven’t even gone after them for sending a disgraced artist like him to our show in the first place!"

The staff member, who had been panicking, heard the director’s words and thought, ’That’s right!’

’Why was I panicking?’

’Even though our show is new, with numbers like these, becoming a legend is no problem. It’s already a smash-hit variety show!’

’They’re the ones who sent over a disgraced artist; they should be the ones held responsible!’

"Director, you’re brilliant!"

"Get lost! Get back to work!"

Director Wen seemed to have figured things out. Hearing his words, everyone else dispersed and got busy.

Some also felt a sense of pity for Zhang Jingxing.

*

Zhang Jingxing plopped onto the ground, his image completely forgotten. "Doctor Wen, please help me! I don’t want to quit the show, I don’t want to be finished! I know I was wrong, I’ll change, I’ll change right now! I’ll do whatever you tell me to do, Doctor Wen!"

Wen Ying asked, looking troubled, "So, are you still going to the fan meet-and-greet in two days?"

"I’m not going! I’m not going! I’ll never go again!"

"A fan meet-and-greet in two days?" Xu Jiali asked again, curious.

Xie Fu Yao shook his head. ’That idiot. He actually admitted it!’

’Doesn’t he know admitting it means he’s completely finished?’

’And he’s still hoping this Doctor Wen can save him?’

’As if that’s possible!’

’Millions of people are watching the livestream. Does he think some psychologist who appeared out of nowhere can control the situation?’

’Zhang Jingxing is so pathetic!’

There were tear tracks on Meng Xiaoyi’s face. "Brother Jingxing told me about this. I thought he was joking, but I can’t believe it was true. He told me some fans were coming to see him in two days and that he had already booked a hotel to ’have some fun’ with them. He told me that fans these days are so... that all it takes is a little coaxing and they’ll offer themselves up to him. I thought Brother Jingxing was just bragging, but I never expected..."

Meng Xiaoyi lowered her head, her body shaking as if she were sobbing.

"Meng Xiaoyi, with your head down like that, are you secretly crying or secretly laughing?"

[LMAO! There’s nothing Miss Xu won’t dare to say on this show!]

[Miss Xu is walking further and further down the path of letting herself go!]

[Don’t worry, everyone. It’s like planting a tree—sometimes the ones you ignore grow the best. Maybe another show will love Miss Xu’s vibe!]

[Meng Xiaoyi really miscalculated with that move! But I gotta say, her crying looks pretty real!]

[Can Miss Xu help us ask what Meng Xiaoyi is crying about?]

"I’m not targeting you, Meng Xiaoyi. I’m just curious. I could understand you gloating over Zhang Jingxing’s situation, but what are you crying about? I don’t remember seeing you cry when Jiang Beibei fainted, did I? Is your relationship with Zhang Jingxing even deeper than yours with Jiang Beibei?"

Meng Xiaoyi was left speechless.

’Damn it, why is that moron Xu Jiali such a busybody!’

’Of course I’m crying for my own future!’

’If I don’t do this, how am I supposed to get any screen time?’

’Why does that idiot Xu Jiali have to target me?’

’Aren’t there tons of celebrities in this world who are just as hypocritical as I am?’

’Why don’t I see her going around exposing them!’

’She’s just bullying me because I’m a newcomer!’

"Meng Xiaoyi, are you okay?" Xu Jiali continued to ask.

"I..." Meng Xiaoyi raised her head. Where was the arrogant, ’green tea’ aura she had at the beginning of the show?

Now, she looked pitiful and delicate, arousing a sense of pity.

"I... I just feel that it’s really hard for girls in this industry, and for a moment, I couldn’t hold it in..."

Xu Jiali nodded in agreement. "You’re right, I feel the same way. But that doesn’t seem to have anything to do with Zhang Jingxing’s situation. He didn’t try to ask you out privately, did he? For you to be crying at a time like this, for that reason... it’s a little hard to believe. But whatever, who am I to judge? I’m just too beautiful and kind-hearted. I should learn from Sister Yingying and not get hung up on these things. After all, your business has nothing to do with me."

Meng Xiaoyi almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.

’Damn it!’

’I really want to slap you!’

’If it has nothing to do with you, why are you running your mouth so much?!’

But Meng Xiaoyi didn’t dare to curse her out loud.