Chapter 578: 578 Chapter Midnight News
Gu Xinyan felt like she had been dealt a heavy blow, her face instantly turning pale, her eyes bewildered, her mind buzzing, and her body teetering on the verge of collapse.
She had thought of many unfavorable news regarding herself and made the worst preparations, but she never expected someone would mention her parents, the part most sensitive and least wished to be brought up in her heart.
It was a place sealed away, a gruesome wound, and the young reporter’s question was like ripping off the band-aid, bringing forth a flow of blood.
Director Feng said with a stern face, "This young brother, you shouldn’t speak recklessly about such unfounded matters. I’m warning you, this could lead to legal consequences."
The young reporter was indifferent, holding out his phone: "I didn’t say this, Director Feng can check the headline on Midnight News, and I just received the news."
Indeed it was a bombshell, it would not only ruin Gu Xinyan but also destroy the movie "Immortal Spirit Chronicles," Director Feng sincerely said, "Dear journalist friends, as everyone knows, Midnight News is an infamous paparazzi periodical. They might talk nonsense, but you are reputable websites in the country, and everyone must be responsible for their own words and actions. Please think thrice before reposting this news."
The journalists invited to this press conference were mostly from media with good relations with Qinghai Film and Television. They were simply interested in Gu Xinyan’s background, but reposting such news would harm their rapport with Qinghai Film and Television, leading to a hubbub in the hall.
Xu Xiangbei suppressed his anger and asked Ouyang Jiahui, "What is this Midnight Star News? How did they get news about Gu Xinyan’s parents?"
Ouyang Jiahui, familiar with the domestic media, naturally knew what kind of entity Midnight News was, and said helplessly, "Midnight Star News is an infamous gossip periodical, and they’ve now set up a website. The owner, Wu Xingwen, is a paparazzo with no moral bottom line; he’ll do anything for money, specializing in selling celebrities’ privacy. Many stars have sued him, but he moves around, and no one knows where he is."
Xu Xiangbei looked at the Midnight News website on his phone, reading the large reports on Gu Xinyan’s family background, he couldn’t help but feel a bellyful of anger, and he wondered aloud, "I won’t let him get away with this, but how did this guy get insider information on the Gu Family? It seems like there’s been a leak."
Xu Xiangbei stood up, using the Buddhist Lion’s Roar Technique, fully channeling his Inner Strength, and softly said, "Dear journalist friends, hello, I am Xu Xiangbei from Thunderbird Group and a friend of Gu Xinyan. Regardless of the truth of this news, I only wish to ask you all to cherish our Gu Xinyan. She just went from being a disabled girl to fighting for her dreams. I hope everyone can sympathize with her, help her, rather than destroy her. Those present, I, Xu Xiangbei, will remember your names; I owe you all a favor, and I hope you won’t join in with Midnight News in making a fuss."
Although Xu Xiangbei’s voice wasn’t loud, to the reporters, it was as clear as if he had spoken right beside them.
Gu Xinyan cast a grateful glance at Xu Xiangbei and Director Feng, knowing that both were helping her out, but since the matter had been brought up, she shouldn’t run away from it.
From a young age, she most feared others mentioning her parents, as it was her deepest wound.
Where she found the courage, she didn’t know, but Gu Xinyan barely managed to muster a smile, speaking calmly, "Actually, part of the news is true. My dad, mom left me and my sister when I was very young. I don’t know if dad killed anyone, but I’ve never seen him since I was little. Mom also left us sisters when I was very young. It was my sister who took care of me. I don’t know why she left us; I really want to see her again and call her mom, but I don’t know whether she’s alive or dead. Regarding my parents, I might not know more than you do. Everything I know comes from my grandpa, uncle, and second uncle. Everyone has their own privacy; this matter is my privacy, and I just hope everyone can give me the right to have privacy."
Gu Xinyan felt her mouth turn salty, and though she tried her best to maintain a smile, she unknowingly was already in tears. Dongfang Bai handed over a tissue, and Gu Xinyan took the tissue, doing her best to hold back her sadness: "Thank you, Xiao Bai."
As soon as Gu Xinyan finished speaking, the journalists began to applaud, and the hall erupted into enthusiastic applause.
The journalists saw not only a delicate and pretty girl in Gu Xinyan but also a strong and courageous girl. Beyond being amazed by her beauty, their sympathy for her plight was greater.
The young reporter who had asked the question earlier showed a remorseful expression and stood up again, "Miss Gu, I’m really sorry, my words caused you harm. Rest assured, our website will never repost the news about you from Midnight News. We respect your privacy."
The journalists all expressed that they wouldn’t repost the news about Gu Xinyan’s parents from Midnight News, bringing Gu Xinyan to tears once more as she bowed to the journalists below, "Thank you, everyone."
Director Feng had been anxious, fearing that Gu Xinyan might emotionally collapse under such attacks. Once someone becomes a public figure, they invite all sorts of negative remarks, with people trying every possible means to bring them down. Director Feng had seen many examples; many talented stars were emotionally crushed by such reports, unable to showcase their talents and eventually fading from people’s sight.
However, Gu Xinyan’s inner heart was much stronger than her outward appearance, and Director Feng cast a look of concern and admiration towards her.
Xu Xiangbei also sighed with relief, but he knew Gu Xinyan was a strong girl, from being able to stand up from the wheelchair and persist in practicing the Dragon Tiger Divine Fist, one could tell that this fragile body harbored an indomitable soul.
Ouyang Jiahui exhaled a sigh of relief: "I was really afraid that Sister Xin Yan would lose control and make a fool of herself in front of these journalists, but I didn’t expect she not only didn’t lose emotional control but also won their sympathy. If it were me, I might not have been able to get through it. Hopefully, her stardom won’t be tarnished by this incident."
Xu Xiangbei smiled and said, "Rest assured, she’s stronger than we imagined."
"But that Wu Xingwen is too hateful, Brother Xu, we can’t let him off so easily."
Xu Xiangbei left the press conference and made a call to Shan Mingzhi.
"Help me attack a website called Midnight News. It’s a gossip website run by a guy named Wu Xinwen. Hack into their server for me and delete all the online rumors about Gu Xinyan’s parents."
Shan Mingzhi browsed the Midnight News website and exclaimed, "This website is filled with all sorts of messy tabloid news. Wu Xinwen clearly anticipated this; he has placed the server in the USA with a company having excellent firewall security."
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