Pampered by Short-Lived Bigshot

On the set,

Some reporters had already pulled out their cell phones, ready to use the app to edit their articles. Tang Wan's words instantly whetted everyone's appetite...

Everyone thought that the big show had already fizzled out, but who would have thought that this was just the prelude, an appetizer?

You Congrong was thrown off balance by her previous question. Insiders facing cameras are all extremely image-conscious; even if they are fighting tooth and nail behind the scenes, on camera, they still have to act like loving sisters. No entertainer wants to leave an impression of being domineering and bossy.

Thus, when Tang Wan made her move, she truly didn't know how to respond!

She couldn't openly tear into her.

She didn't care about her image, but she still had to mingle in the industry; she needed to save face.

She had thought that after this interview, with the resources from the Qi Family, everything would go smoothly for her in the industry. She had faced countless cameras in her life, but never felt as tormented as she did today.

"Sorry for the delay earlier, everyone. The reason is that what I'm about to say next all stems from that."

"Since so many people are here today, I might as well clarify some past issues to prevent future accusations that I intentionally suppressed..."

"Using power to oppress others!"

You Congrong's heart, caught in her throat, felt as if it were being mercilessly squeezed and then slammed to the ground. She steadied herself.

She didn't understand Tang Wan, couldn't figure out her tactics. Even though she strived to maintain elegance and composure in front of the camera, the panic in her eyes was still...

Apparent.

Tang Wan looked nonchalantly at the person next to her, her smile seemingly hiding the sharpest of knives.

Every inch could wound.

"Alright, I won't take up more of everyone's time. Miss You, let's get to the point."

…

Everyone instantly became excited.

These days, many pieces of news are processed and curated; everyone loves these natural, unadulterated scoops—it's exhilarating!

Tang Wan cleared her throat, "I think everyone feels that there's a conflict between Miss You and me, which started from that failed collaboration. My studio issued a direct statement, and many people felt that I was being too disrespectful to her."

"This kind of news, whether true or false, won't harm anyone as long as it's ignored."

"It might even generate more traffic and heat for both parties. Regarding my decision to issue that statement, I believe many people don't understand it."

Her words rang true; that statement wasn't necessary. As long as there was no official news, the collaboration was merely hype among the fans.

But once Tang Wan issued that statement, You Congrong's fans surely felt that she was too arrogant, looked down on You Congrong, and became dissatisfied with her, clinging on the issue of rights infringement…

It was all a chain of cause and effect.

"I've always dealt with Miss You's team for business discussions. I indeed intended to collaborate with her, but some details couldn't be agreed upon, which caused a delay. Later, Miss You took the matter into her own hands..."

"I understand that means Miss You highly values this collaboration, but I have a question!"

"Miss You, you contacted me for a collaboration. Why didn't you contact me or even my studio's staff, but instead directly ran to our house? What was that about?"

Everyone's gaze instantly focused on You Congrong…

Those who can survive in the entertainment industry are all shrewd. Tang Wan's last remark was quite suggestive.

The crew members, truly having their eyes opened, began whispering:

"Does Teacher Tang mean that You Congrong ran straight to the Jiang family's home? Damn, that's pretty bold. No wonder Teacher Tang got irritated."

"That man is already married. I suspect her motive for approaching Teacher Tang for the collaboration wasn't pure from the start."

"Today has really been enlightening; there's always someone better out there, and some people really do have thick skins!"

…

You Congrong bit her lip fiercely; at this moment, she couldn't care less about managing her expressions. The look in her eyes as she stared at Tang Wan was filled with crazed malice, wishing she could tear her apart live.

Taking a deep breath, as if mustering all her strength, she forced herself to calm down, "I just felt that it wasn't quite appropriate for me to appear publicly."

"Yes, Miss Tang. Congrong is somewhat of a celebrity, so it's not too convenient for her to make public appearances," her manager tried to smooth things over.

Tang Wan seemed to have anticipated this response and let out a cold laugh, not too quickly or slowly:

"You could have called me, and I could have come to see you."

"I took the initiative to come myself to show more sincerity," You Congrong continued her evasive argument.

"But if you wanted to discuss business with me, should you not have notified me in advance? You used the pretext of wanting to discuss business to run to my house, without even a heads up; I really can't see your sincerity!"

"I hate to say it, but what status of a star do you consider yourself to be?"

"Not a top-tier celebrity yet acting all high and mighty. Once you remove your makeup and step off the aura, would anyone recognize you on the street?"

Everyone thought, damn!

That comment was particularly harsh and deadly to any entertainer.

Sure enough, no matter how exquisite You Congrong's makeup was, she couldn't keep up the façade.

She clenched her fists in her sleeves, "Miss Tang, that was way too much!"

"You didn't greet me and barged into my house, and you call that polite?"

"…" You Congrong was choked up.

And what followed was an even more intense barrage...

"I think you're more interested in how to get into the Jiang Family than collaborating with me. Since that's the case, what's wrong if I declare that I will never work with you?"

"If you don't respect me, naturally, I won't consider you significant!"

"People online say I didn't give you face, but face isn't given by others, it's earned. If you shame yourself, how can you expect others to respect you?"

Tang Wan spoke softly, without even a single curse word...

Not just face, even the insides were stripped bare.

It was like a public execution.

Everyone could only marvel, the wife of the fifth master was simply too domineering, too formidable.

…

The crew and reporters were already chuckling.

Some unspoken rules of the industry, everyone knew, but airing them so openly was another matter altogether.

Even You Congrong, a veteran in the industry, hadn't seen such a scenario, her façade cracking.

Jiang Cuo and Jiang Jiu had long known Tang Wan's formidable nature, but since she moved to the capital, particularly her interactions with Jiang Jinsang, she'd been like a love-struck woman, devoid of any sharp edges. Such a fierce and loud confrontation was rare.

"Master, this You Congrong seems a bit weak."

Simply not enough.

Jiang Jinsang's lips slowly curled up, not denying her words…

"Not just weak, but her tactics are dirtily low."

**

"Congrong, about what she said, aren't you going to explain?"

"Didn't you go to the Jiang family without telling her, using her identity?"

"Say something."

…

The reporters, like flies smelling something sweet, swarmed her, thankfully her team helped to hold them back.

You Congrong took a deep breath, forcing herself to stay calm, pretending to be innocent, "I didn't think too much at the time, and I wasn't aware that my actions would cause such a big misunderstanding for Miss Tang."

"Miss Tang, such accusations need evidence, you can't just twist the truth here…" You Congrong hadn't finished her sentence when her manager pulled her away, spotting Jiang Jinsang not far off. Today was clearly a trap.

Why keep walking into it! Afraid of not dying thoroughly?

"Don't pull me! Let me finish my words." You Congrong knew very well that if she didn't fight back today, letting Tang Wan pin her crimes, she'd be done in this industry.

"I know you have the power to make me disappear from this industry easily, but you can't just bully people like this."

"Either bring out the evidence, or I'll sue you for defamation and infringement of the right of reputation!"

The reporters were excited:

Wow—clashing head on!

This is what makes it interesting. If it was just Tang Wan beating up on one side, it would have been somewhat monotonous.

Tang Wan merely pursed her lips and smiled, "You want to sue me?"

"I might just be nobody in your eyes, but even so, you can't bully people like this, since you appeared on the scene, relying on your sharp tongue, even though I can't outtalk you, I can still afford a lawyer!"

"I don't believe you can cover the sky with one hand once this goes to court."

Tang Wan's smile turned charming because she actually presented the evidence immediately...

Everyone thought they would see a balanced exchange of blows, but it turned out to be a one-sided crush.