Chapter 86: Do Not Advise Virtue Without Knowing Another’s Suffering

Lin Fenfang was instantly rendered speechless.

Her heart burned with anger.

She never expected that Bai Ling, who used to be timid and docile, would now speak with such sharpness.

To force her to admit who had threatened her? Could she possibly say that aloud?

Wang Tianhai had already dealt with them once before; if she shifted the blame now, there was no telling what threats that couple might face. This was not something to be taken lightly.

Bai Zhengyi watched Bai Ling’s newfound boldness and found himself unable to cope.

He barked coldly, “Bai Ling, that’s enough!”

He moved forward a step, his body tense.

It was the prelude to domestic violence.

But Bai Ling was utterly unafraid of him now.

“What? Are you planning to flaunt your authority as head of the family again?” she sneered. “In front of everyone? You want to hit me?”

Bai Ling stepped closer. “Go ahead, I’m right here!”

“But this time, I’ll fight back. Try me.”

The two faced off, and for a moment, Bai Zhengyi was stunned.

He didn’t dare.

At home, with no outsiders present, he could do as he pleased. But now, in public, he was afraid.

Besides, if he truly laid a hand on her, it would be hard for him to keep making money.

For a moment, Bai Zhengyi was caught in a dilemma.

Bai Ling cast a contemptuous glance at him.

She had long since understood the nature of her so-called father.

He appeared tough, but in truth, he was nothing but a coward who only bullied those close to him.

When outsiders criticized him, when had he ever shown a temper?

“Pathetic.”

Suddenly, Bai Ling found her former self’s fear and timidity toward her parents utterly ridiculous.

These two—so stupid and malicious—what could they possibly stir up?

Bai Ling turned to leave.

Bai Rou still stood in her way. “Bai Ling, it’s really not good to leave like this.”

“Why not sit down and talk? Let’s clear the air.”

“There’s no need for such hostility.”

Bai Ling let out a cold laugh. “Teacher Bai Rou, I’ll call you ‘teacher’ one last time.”

“You haven’t suffered as others have, so don’t advise them to be virtuous.”

With that, Bai Ling brushed past Bai Rou, ignoring everyone as she strode backstage.

At this moment, her aura was fully unleashed—who would dare stand in her way?

Watching Bai Ling leave, Bai Rou’s face grew dark.

You haven’t suffered as others have, so don’t advise them to be virtuous.

How could she not understand that principle?

But in this world, people are often powerless to choose.

She could only blame herself for being past her prime.

Blame Bai Ling for offending the wrong people.

Today, Bai Ling had left, but trouble was already brewing.

Her assignment was, perhaps, finished.

Behind her, the commotion grew. Many staff rushed over, trying to stop Bai Ling.

But when they saw her murderous gaze, who dared truly interfere?

Would anyone court disaster?

Downstairs, into the car.

Xiangzi and Miao Miao already knew what had happened.

Xiangzi cursed, “What a rubbish show. We’re done here. Sis, let’s go.”

Miao Miao comforted Bai Ling, “Sister Bai, are you okay? Don’t take it to heart.”

Bai Ling shook her head. “I’m fine. Let’s go home.”

She had no desire to speak to anyone now.

The nanny van left the TV station building. Xiangzi and Miao Miao personally escorted Bai Ling to her room, making sure she was all right before leaving.

At the same time, they began contacting Sister Ge.

They’d thought Xiangzi was already hot-tempered.

But Ge Fenfen was truly furious.

On the phone with her, Xiangzi and Miao Miao could feel her barely restrained anger.

There was no need to guess—she would make a scene tonight.

But that wasn’t the real problem.

Within half an hour, footage from the show had already spread, flooding the internet.

“Bai Ling confronts her birth parents?”

“Bai Ling throws a tantrum, storms off during recording?”

“Who’s responsible for the on-air fiasco? Is Bai Ling unworthy of her fame?”

“Bai Ling’s parents admit fault, but Bai Ling refuses to forgive?”

“So there’s a hidden story—we’ve misunderstood Bai Ling’s parents.”

…

Videos, statements, news.

All kinds of content began to surface, overwhelmingly so.

Especially those statements—they seemed pre-written, just waiting for Bai Ling to make a mistake so they could be sent out.

Many insiders could tell that someone was targeting Bai Ling.

But who?

Starlight Entertainment?

That didn’t seem right; they’d been quiet lately.

If not Wang Tianhai of Starlight, then who?

Whoever it was, the hype couldn’t be suppressed.

In just a few hours, every topic about Bai Ling surged onto the trending list.

Countless voices flooded the internet.

What looked trivial caused a major stir.

“Ha, Bai Ling stormed off mid-recording. With that temper, who could work with her?”

“Sure, the show’s setup was abrupt, but their intentions were good. Bai Ling didn’t appreciate it, and now she’s causing such a scene.”

“She’s already a famous artist—can’t she manage her private affairs?”

“I knew Bai Ling was trouble. How long has it been? Last time she said she was filming, now she’s back on the hot search.”

“I always thought there was a hidden story between Bai Ling and her parents. Turns out I was right.”

“So Bai Ling ran away? Was it all staged by her?”

“If so, this is getting interesting.”

“Just here for the drama—watching Bai Ling rise, and fall, ha ha!”

“Poor Teacher Bai Rou, so dedicated, yet forced to deal with this ungrateful brat.”

“The production team meant well. Bai Ling’s actions—honestly, wow…”

All sorts of trolls and malicious voices surfaced.

The actual audience wasn’t large; most seemed like hired commenters.

But the momentum was terrifying, and even Sister Ge couldn’t calm it down.

Topic after topic shot up the trends.

Opinions and reputation about Bai Ling began to twist and collide.

As for Bai Ling’s fan group, they were already in chaos.

As Bai Ling’s loyal fans, of course they sided with her.

They all felt the production team was out of line.

After heated debate among themselves, they took to the internet to speak up for Bai Ling.

But no matter what they said.

As soon as they revealed themselves as Bai Ling’s fans, they were labeled as stans.

Even if their arguments made sense, no one paid them any heed.

Such volatility in public opinion was frightening, carrying a whiff of conspiracy.

(End of chapter)