"Sometimes, some of you want to say, 'Tangning, look, another person is going to die because of you. Why aren't you the one that died?'"
"I'm sure that's what most people are thinking right now. They all want me to die instead." After a short pause, Tangning continued, "I also want me to die, but it's already happened. What can I do?"
"I've seen most of the comments online and the things that Hanmo's fans have sent me."
"But, what do you guys want me to do? Jump down from a 30-story building? I'm sorry, I won't do that … I will live on and live a good life. Whether you like it or not, I will still be here. I won't lose a single hair because of your hatred. "
"I'm well aware that a lot of people are simply using the dead as an excuse to bully others online. I don't think they're respecting the dead."
"Sorry, Tangning, I need to interrupt you for a moment," a female reporter suddenly raised her hand and interrupted Tangning.
"Why can't you just admit that you were wrong? Why must you say that everyone bullied you online? "
Tangning looked at the reporter's ridicule and replied, "How do you know that I haven't apologized to Hanmo? Do you know the entire story? Do you know what happened? No matter what, I still need to apologize and I'm fine with it. It's not like I'm facing you … What have I done wrong to you? Why should I apologize to you? "
"You're probably the only person that has the courage to defend yourself after killing someone."
"In that case, what do you think I should do?" Tangning asked. "Kneel in front of you? Beg for the world's forgiveness? I know you guys want to see that … "
Tang Ning sneered.
"Tangning, you're relying on your popularity to be so arrogant."
"I've never asked you to give me any popularity. If you don't want to increase my popularity, you can walk straight. The door is just to your left."
"Since you're not here to apologize, then why are you holding a press conference? Are you here to argue with keyboard warriors? "
Tangning glanced at the man one more time before getting straight to the main topic of the day.
"I've called this press conference for a few reasons. Xia Hanmo's incident is currently being investigated by the police. Personally, I respect the law and have faith in the law. I'm sure the culprit will pay for his crimes tenfold, a hundredfold. As for me, I will be resigning from my role at Superstar Media and leaving Hai Rui. However, I will not be retreating from the entertainment industry because I have more important things to do."
"Because I will use the rest of my life to fulfill Qiao Sen and Xia Hanmo's dreams and comfort their souls in heaven."
"As for Hanmo's brother, I will also take care of him."
"I will make up for the mistakes I have made. It doesn't matter what kind of image I have to set up for myself. I also hope that those who have suffered because of me can be revived. However, all of this is just a dream."
"I will do my best and do everything I can!"
"Although I know my actions won't be able to appease your anger, it doesn't matter anymore. You can continue to scold me and fans can continue to send flowers to my home, but I, Tangning, will no longer respond. I don't owe anyone anything, but none of you!"
"That's all I have to say. I will now give the three of you space to ask your questions." After speaking, Tangning looked at Xia Hanmo's fans. She hoped that the people that were asking her questions were people that truly loved Xia Hanmo.
As expected, someone stood up from the fan section and asked Tangning through a microphone, "Will you really fulfill Hanmo's dream?"
"Of course."
"In that case, do you know what her dream is?"
"Apart from receiving Lin Qian's forgiveness after the Zhou Qing incident, she also wants to earn more money to cure her brother's illness," Tangning replied. However, when she mentioned Xia Hanmo's first wish, the rims of her eyes turned red.
"She's already fulfilled her first wish."
After hearing Tangning's words, Xia Hanmo's fans nodded their heads, "Tangning, I don't blame you anymore. I believe that you are the most exciting thing that has ever happened to Xia Hanmo. She once mentioned in a book, especially after leaving Superstar Media, that she would often write on her blog about how much she wanted to receive your forgiveness."
"Although she used her death to get what she wanted, I believe that her death wasn't as painful as everyone thinks."
"Since you knew about both of her wishes, it means that you treated her sincerely. That's why I believe that Xia Hanmo's death is more painful than anyone else because you will blame yourself for the rest of your life."
"The justice that we fans want is a response from you. Now that we've received it, we have no regrets, just like Xia Hanmo."
"As her fans, we don't want her to continue being hyped up after her death. We hope that you can let her die a peaceful and dignified death."
Tangning looked at the fan and nodded her head as tears rolled down her cheeks.
"The fan has asked two questions. I have one more question."
"Tangning, ever since you announced your retreat from the industry, you've been unhappy with the media. Do you hate reporters?"
Hearing this question, Tangning replied without hesitation, "Yes."
"Everyone has a dark side and a bright side. There are good and bad sides to everything. From what I see, there is no absolute right or wrong in this world, there is only absolute benefit. And the 'reporters' are the people that I deeply understand. "
"I'm not just talking about entertainment reporters, I'm also talking about news reporters."
"Because you guys can't even respect the objective truth …"
"You're violent, cruel, succumb to benefits and laugh at the lecherous way you bully the weak."
"Since you look down on us so much, why did you invite us?" someone asked arrogantly.
"Because I still have hope for the industry … I hope that one day, all opinions can be expressed based on the objective truth."
"Are you satisfied with this answer?"
After speaking, the entire hall fell silent. At an event like today, Tangning was supposed to be the one kneeling and begging for mercy and crying. So, why was it that, as the press conference was about to end, the ones that were scolded into silence were the reporters?
Tangning was still Tangning. Even though she was at a disadvantage, she still managed to control the situation. Even though, from the moment she announced her retreat to the moment she left Hai Rui, she was forced into a corner.
Finally, the press conference came to an end. Just as Tangning was about to leave, someone suddenly asked.
"Tangning, when are you coming back?"
Tangning turned around and looked at the person in question. It was a skinny little girl that smiled at her.
Tangning also smiled back, "I will speak with my work."
Work?
What work?
She wasn't going to act anymore.
Could it be the legendary sci-fi blockbuster?
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