Hot Search Alert! The Princess Goes Viral Worldwide-Chapter 116

At Gu Nanyan’s affirmation, Susu’s eyes brightened briefly before dimming again.

How could she possibly return to the show in her current state?

Her reputation was in tatters, with netizens hurling insults at her.

The thought of facing the relentless online vitriol made Susu tremble uncontrollably.

Gu Nanyan stood quietly, watching Susu without offering immediate comfort, simply waiting for her to make her choice.

Gu Nanyan adored children, but when they faced adversity, she never interfered rashly or made decisions for them. She stood steadfastly behind them, a silent pillar of support.

Her message was clear: she was there, an unshakable refuge.

This was the same approach she had used in raising her younger brother, the emperor.

She had doted on him, wanting to fill his fleeting childhood with joy—memories that would serve as beacons of hope during future trials.

But her brother was no ordinary child; he was the ruler of the realm, bearing immense responsibility.

He had to be resilient, courageous, and capable of confronting challenges independently.

Though Susu wasn’t an emperor, her situation bore similarities.

Harder trials might lie ahead, moments of despair and helplessness.

She needed to be strong, to learn to endure.

Gu Nanyan didn’t rush her, standing patiently until Susu finally looked up.

"Sister Nanyan," Susu asked softly, "when you first started streaming, facing all the criticism and doubt, why did you keep going?"

"Two reasons," Gu Nanyan replied, her tone calm yet resolute. "First, because I wanted to. Their opinions didn’t matter to me. Second, I knew I was right. What I was doing had meaning, and one day, they’d realize it and apologize.

I do what I choose to do, and I believe in its worth."

Susu was stunned, murmuring the words to herself as if etching them into her heart.

She asked herself: Did she want to return to the show?

Yes.

Had she done anything wrong?

No. She hadn’t stolen, bullied, or schemed. She was innocent. Why should she let others’ words dictate her life?

With newfound resolve, Susu met Gu Nanyan’s gaze. "Sister Nanyan, I’ll go back with you. I want to be on the show. I want to stream again."

Gu Nanyan smiled faintly. "Good."

Susu’s injuries had mostly healed, though her cheek remained slightly swollen—barely noticeable under makeup.

When Gu Nanyan resumed streaming with Susu by her side, the internet erupted.

[Ahhh! ​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​​‌​​‌‌‌​​‌​​‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​‌​​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​​​​‌‌​​‌‌​​‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌‍I knew Sister Nanyan would bring Susu back!]

[Missed you, Queen Nanyan! And wow, she’s such a rock for Susu.]

[Wait, does Susu’s cheek look swollen? Was she hurt? Poor thing.]

Of course, not all reactions were positive.

[Seriously? Have you all lost your morals? Susu’s a scheming brat. How can you defend her?]

[Cut her some slack—she’s just a kid. If she’s willing to change, why not give her a chance?]

[Ugh. As someone who was bullied in school, I hate manipulative snakes like her more than the actual bullies. They’re disgusting.]

You all feel sorry for the bully, but has anyone spared a thought for Huo Junya? If you were in Huo Junya’s shoes—misled by Susu into saying something inappropriate and then cyberbullied—wouldn’t you feel awful?

Exactly! Even Susu’s own biological mother came forward to expose her. How could that be fake? Someone with such poor character has no right to stay on the show or appear on TV. Aren’t you afraid she’ll corrupt young viewers?

I refuse to watch her. Boycott her outright!

Some even left comments on Gu Nanyan’s Weibo, urging her not to be so kind to Susu, calling Susu a scheming bitch with terrible morals and telling Gu Nanyan to stay away from her.

All of Gu Nanyan’s official accounts were managed by her team, but her agent, Sister Li, always respected her. Usually, they only posted promotional content.

For anything involving personal opinions, Sister Li would consult Gu Nanyan first.

This time was no exception. Sister Li asked Gu Nanyan for her thoughts, and Gu Nanyan requested the Weibo login details. She logged in herself and posted:

"A scheming bitch with terrible morals? Back then, that’s exactly what you called me too…"

With just one sentence, she silenced the entire crowd.

The uproar died down instantly.

Everyone was reminded of how Gu Nanyan had once been vilified by the entire internet, how she’d been treated as the most vile and disgusting creature in the world.

But now, everyone adored and respected her.

Thinking back on those days, netizens were overcome with shame.

Because of Gu Nanyan’s Weibo post, everyone quieted down, no longer jumping around in outrage.

Huo Junya had initially been pleased to see netizens boycotting Susu, but she never expected Gu Nanyan to speak up for her.

Biting her lower lip, she seethed with hatred.

Why? Why did Gu Nanyan always side with Susu?

Huo Junya called Huo Sanchun, her voice trembling with fury, demanding that Susu be kicked out immediately.

"I hate her, hate her, absolutely despise her!"

Huo Sanchun hadn’t realized Huo Junya harbored such intense hatred for Susu. She closed her eyes, her heart aching.

After a long pause, she spoke hoarsely, "Junya, do you know what Susu has been through?"

With reddened eyes, Huo Sanchun recounted Susu’s suffering, hoping to evoke some sympathy from Huo Junya.

But instead of compassion, Huo Junya only grew more agitated.

"What does that have to do with me? Mom, why are you telling me this? Everything Susu went through was because of her own mother. She has no one to blame but herself—for having a mother like that.

It’s her own fault for being born into such a selfish, trashy family, for ending up in Liu Dong’s womb.

She deserves it!

How dare she compare herself to me? Her mother is nothing but a crude, ignorant peasant woman, while mine is a top-tier university graduate, a golden agent in the entertainment industry.

Does she even qualify to stand next to me?

Do you really think she’s a good person? She carries Liu Dong’s blood in her veins. She’s just as selfish and vicious as her mother!"