The news of Bai Qingyue joining Bluemedia spread like a wildfire not only on entertainment news but also on social media platforms. However, aside from it, news about Bai Qingyue having a child out of wedlock had also spread everywhere. Su Xiaofei and her mother had no doubt that Ye Mingyu was behind it.
Negative comments and articles about Bai Qingyue continued to sprout online. While Bluemedia was able to suppress these kinds of news from major news outlets, most of these malicious articles were published by small and no-name magazines who were known for criticizing and targeting several celebrities' reputation online.
The queen received harsh criticisms because of it, painting her as a selfish mother for abandoning her child in favor of her flourishing career. Some were borderline libelous that Bluemedia had started tracking those sites and users that continued to spread hatred and profanity against Bai Qingyue.
"Hmm… to think that she's able to make such a scandal happen in such a short span of time, I have to applaud Ye Mingyu this time." Bai Qingyue said as she pierced the sliced cake on her plate and savored it.
Su Xiaofei eyed her birth mother, wondering since when did they become so casual with each other that she was able to spend her tea time with Bai Qingyue now. The actress would drop by to see her once in a while without notifying her, coming and going as she pleased. Whatever happened to their deal of not intervening in each other's life?
"She found a golden thigh to help her. Fortunately, he's not strong enough to contend with us. Do you have a plan on how to turn the tides?" She asked her mother.
"Xiao Rufeng and Ye Mingyu finished filming their series, right? Do you think it's about time for me and Miss Xiao to collaborate on a project then?"
Su Xiaofei hummed, then remembered one of the scripts Lu Jinglin sent to her a month ago. She made a mental note to review it and see if they could use it as a material for the next project Bluemedia would solely produce.
"You should focus on promoting the film you have with Miss Tang first before anything else." She reminded her mother. "I scheduled a live interview for you and Miss Tang on 'Star Talk' this coming weekend. The host might corner you and force you to give a comment over this scandal."
The talk show 'Star Talk' was the leading show in the country and had been around for more than ten years. Though it would periodically change its host, it cannot be denied that it was still one of the most highly anticipated TV shows. They were usually the first ones to give voice to the big stars and celebrities that were being dragged into scandalous issues.
Bai Qingyue arched her brow at her daughter, amazed that Su Xiaofei had managed to secure an interview in such short notice. Only big shots in the industry could get a timeslot on 'Star Talk'. Even Mo Yuchen would need a week's notice before his request could be approved.
It hadn't been too long since Su Xiaofei took over the management of Bluemedia, but the change and growth of the company was obvious even to their competitors in the industry. She didn't doubt that Su Xiaofei would be a decent actress herself if she'd chosen the same path as her, but Bai Qingyue thought that being the big boss and working behind the scenes suited her daughter better.
"Alright, but what if they drop your name and claim that you are my daughter? Surely, Ye Mingyu wouldn't waste this chance to humiliate you."
It was Su Xiaofei's turn to arch a brow at her. If she didn't know her mother better, she would falsely assume that Bai Qingyue was concerned about her. However, how could she forget that this woman will do anything to protect the career she had built over the years?
"Do they have proof?" She challenged her mother. "When you gave birth to me, you didn't even use your real name on the records, this is why Mama and I had a hard time trying to find my real parents. If we couldn't find it, I doubt that they could, not unless they presented a forged document. They'll be the one humiliating themselves, not me."
"I'm guessing that Ye Mingyu would try to drag you into the hype. Since I didn't yield to her demands, she is trying to throw dirt on us. But I do hope she's ready for the ramifications of her actions." The actress replied. She eyed her daughter for a moment, a slight worry flashing in her eyes.
Su Xiaofei was carrying twins, which meant that her pregnancy was delicate at the same time. It had been hard for Bai Qingyue when she was pregnant with her daughter and she could imagine how much discomfort Su Xiaofei was experiencing this time.
Su Xiaofei cupped her chin and sighed, playing a lock of her hair around her finger.
"She's still considered a starlet with no accomplishments to brag about. How dare someone like her try to pull the tail of a tiger? Wouldn't it be like having a death wish? I suppose I need to remind Ye Mingyu of who she is and our staggering difference in showbiz."
"And if her boytoy tries to offend you?" Bai Qingyue asked her. It seemed to her that Su Xiaofei was too confident that Ye Mingyu would fail.
Su Xiaofei scoffed at that. The Han Yize now didn't have the sufficient wealth and influence to challenge Lu Qingfeng.
"Do you think my overprotective husband would do nothing and turn a blind eye to it? Han Yize must be so full of himself if he couldn't see the disparity between him and Lu Qingfeng. Antagonizing me and Lu Qingfeng in public at the same time is like telling the world that there's something wrong with his head."
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