This was already the first time Tangning had held a press conference since her debut. But, it was just like any other press conference she had ever held. There were a lot of reporters. The entire venue was filled with the sound of shutter shutters and countless cameras.
These people wanted the most explosive news, even if it wasn't true.
Not only that, these people looked at Tangning with an interrogative gaze, like a machine that had been programmed to be mean.
Although Xu Xin's death didn't have much to do with Tangning, she still respected the deceased by wearing a long black dress and not wearing too much makeup.
Under the protection of security, she walked onto the stage in a pair of black high heels. This time, Mo Ting sat below the stage as a spectator.
But, as soon as the reporters saw Mo Ting, they naturally felt a complicated sense of fear.
Tangning turned around and looked at the crowd below the stage. As she looked at the eyes that were waiting for the 'truth', she gently greeted the reporters.
"Good morning."
"Tangning, everyone is waiting to hear your thoughts on Xu Xin's death," one of the reporters said anxiously. "Can you tell us which of the rumors are true? Can you tell us the reason behind Xu Xin's death?"
"That's right. Tangning, Xu Xin's death has been a mystery to everyone. Can you tell us what exactly happened?"
"Confused?" After hearing the reporter's words, Tangning couldn't help but repeat the words, "What do you mean confused? The police have already closed the case. It's just that you don't believe it. "
The reporters looked at Tangning as if to say, 'don't come here'. They didn't believe that there was a story behind this.
But, because they were afraid of Mo Ting, they did not say any nasty words at this point in time.
"Xu Xin's incident has greatly affected your career. Regardless of the reason, you should tell everyone the truth."
The reporters tried to use her career to suppress Tangning …
Tangning's lips curved upwards as she looked at the reporters below the stage. After a while, she finally said, "OK, since you want the truth, then I'll give you the truth."
Hearing this, the reporters' eyes immediately lit up.
Whether Tangning was telling the truth or making up a story, for them, it meant headlines, popularity, a mission and a reward.
"Xu Xin and I are simply partners that have worked together before. We are not friends or competitors …"
"Are you trying to prove that you have nothing to do with Xu Xin?" the reporter asked. "Are you brave enough to say that you've never suppressed her?"
Looking at the sharp question, Tangning laughed and replied, "Yes, I did suppress her."
Tangning had always been flawless, but today, she actually admitted to bullying Xu Xin in front of everyone!
She had once suppressed Xu Xin!
Suppressed!
"Since you tried to suppress her, why didn't you admit that Xu Xin's death had something to do with you?"
"Then do you want to know why I suppressed her?" "That night, Ting visited the set. But, because he was in a rush to return to Hai Rui the next morning, he did not disturb the crew."
"As I was sending him off, Xu Xin managed to capture a photo of Ting's back. She didn't recognize that it was my husband, so she thought she had caught me cheating on her."
"As a result, Xu Xin made a request to me. She asked me to help her obtain resources and asked my manager, Lin Qian, to contact the editor of Global Style so that Xu Xin could appear on the front cover of the May issue. But, I directly told the agency not to use Xu Xin. Afterwards, my husband visited the set and clarified everything. This is how I suppressed Xu Xin."
"She threatened me, but I refused to be threatened. I clarified the truth and did not expose Xu Xin's methods. What else did you want me to do?"
"From then on, I no longer had anything to do with her. So, why should I be responsible for her death?"
"Then, why did she continue to scold you until her death?" the reporter asked.
"You should be asking Xu Xin this question," Tangning replied.
"Tangning, you should know what kind of situation we are in today. You called for a press conference to clarify the truth and restore your fallen career."
"I'm sorry, my career is indeed important, but I can't possibly go against my will and apologize to you. Why should I bow down to you?" Tangning asked. "Even the police didn't make things difficult for me. Who do you think you are?"
"You are an artist. We have the responsibility to supervise you."
"Then, as a citizen, have you learned to trust the law and respect justice? As a journalist, have you learned to seek the truth and respect reality? I can't create the story that you want, nor do I know how to. You want to supervise me? You're simply here to question me … "
"We are simply trying to find the truth …"
"Xu Xin's death has nothing to do with me. This is the truth," Tangning said honestly. "Although I know that you won't believe me even if I talk until my mouth is dry, that's the truth. If you don't believe me, there's nothing I can do."
"As for my career? If I can't even maintain my dignity, what career do I need? "
Tangning took a deep breath and calmed herself down, "I will remember every reporter here today. Let's wait 3 years and see if you can last longer on this stage, or if I can last longer. "
"You're about to become nothing, yet you're still trying to talk nonsense with us."
"I'll say it one last time, I have nothing to do with Xu Xin's death. Whether you believe me or not, it's up to you!" After speaking, Tangning walked off the stage, leaving the reporters disappointed.
What happened to Tangning's usual PR methods?
Why was it that now, there was no place for it to be used?
Reality proved that, no matter how powerful an artist's background was, they could still become a fallen star in the entertainment industry.
As for Tangning's press conference, it meant that she was about to lose the advantage and home advantage that she had over the past 2 years.
The reporters originally wanted to make things difficult for Tangning, but they realized that Tangning's words made them look especially ugly and scary.
A newly crowned Best Actress was forced into such a state by the reporters. It was clear to see how ruthless the Beijing reporters were.
After Hua Rong Studio's Lin Chong was subdued by Tangning, he was also among the reporters. However, he had long since stopped pressuring Tangning.
He simply smiled at the surrounding reporters, "She really didn't force Xu Xin to die."
"Pfft, do you really believe everything she says?"
"Of course I believe her. She has a bottom line, unlike the rest of you, including me," Lin Chong said before he grabbed his camera and returned to his studio.
His studio was recommended by Tangning, so he did his job well.
"These people … don't they know that Tangning not only has a bottom line, but she also holds a grudge."
"All the reporters here today … are probably going to suffer."
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