Chapter 328: Chapter 328: The Brave and Just Girl
The fans genuinely felt heartbreak for Shen Yi, but there were still malicious netizens who reveled in drama, eager to sprinkle salt on Shen Yi’s wounds.
[The conversation just got to the good part, and now it’s gone. Are you purposely teasing us?]
[Did you or did you not sleep with Sister Chen? Why not address it directly?]
Shen Yi hung his head for a long time, forcing himself to calm down. After suppressing his panicked and helpless emotions, he suddenly lifted his head, took a deep breath, and faced the camera head-on.
"That day, I was lucky. The amount of drugs didn’t cause me to pass out completely. Before Sister Chen arrived, I regained consciousness. Even though I felt as if every ounce of strength had been drained from me, I relied on sheer willpower to crawl out of that room and hide in the hotel’s storage room for an entire night. It wasn’t until the next morning that I managed to escape from the hotel safely. As for what happened afterward, Qingyue didn’t explain it in WeChat messages with Sister Qiu, so I can’t provide you with evidence." Shen Yi let his hand fall in resignation.
"Actually, I didn’t have to take it this far. If I merely wanted to destroy Qingyue, I could’ve only released the first part of the chat records. But to prove my innocence, to show that I never sold my body as Qingyue claimed, I took the risk of releasing the so-called indecent photos. I wanted to prove that everything I’ve achieved today wasn’t through anyone but my fans. It’s my fans who’ve pushed me to where I am now, and every honor I’ve earned is clean and honest."
As Shen Yi spoke, his eyes began to redden, filling with moisture.
Some things can be silently endured alone, but once spoken aloud, emotions erupt and become uncontrollable.
If he’d known earlier how many trials and tribulations awaited him in the entertainment industry, he would’ve never entered this world.
Shen Yi’s words not only broke his own emotional defenses but also his fans’. Only his fans truly understood the hardships Shen Yi had endured along the way.
[If you insist on claiming Shen Yi was kept, then yes, his "sponsor" is us—his tens of millions of rich mom fans. We’re the ones who’ve propelled him to this height.]
[Hugs, darling. It’s okay; no matter what happens, we’ll always be here to support you.]
"I’ve already shared all the evidence I needed. There’s one last thing I want to say: Qingyue didn’t leave the industry because of depression caused by bullying within the team. Instead, he ambitiously plotted to climb higher, using intimate photos of Sister Qiu to threaten Sister Qiu’s husband and force them to divorce. However, Sister Qiu’s husband was enraged and blacklisted him directly.
Later, Sister Qiu’s husband faced bankruptcy in his business, owed billions in debt, and to escape it, moved abroad with his family. Once Sister Qiu’s husband was no longer suppressing him, Qingyue was slowly able to make a comeback in the entertainment circle, eventually finding new backers recently.
As for who Sister Qiu is, the matter is long past, and I don’t want to bring her up again. The only thing I want to clarify to everyone is this: I was too cowardly in the past, allowing Qingyue to repeatedly hurt me. From today onward, I choose to be brave and use the law to protect myself. I will officially sue Qingyue for everything he has done to me and ensure he receives the punishment he deserves."
Shen Yi calmly yet firmly finished what he wanted to say all in one go.
Qingyue, who had learned about Shen Yi’s livestream, entered the room himself. The moment he came in, he heard Shen Yi announcing his intentions to sue.
Qingyue, panicking, forgot he was logged into the livestream using his main account and wrote a comment with his real account: [What’s this about suing? Are you that desperate, Shen Yi? Trying to smear Qingyue like this? What sins did Qingyue commit to deserve a former teammate like you?]
After sending the comment, Qingyue finally realized he’d forgotten he was logged in on his main account. It was too late to delete the comment.
Some netizens saw Qingyue’s comment, initially mistaking it for an impersonation. But upon closer inspection, they confirmed it was indeed his official account.
[Bro, did you forget to switch to a burner account?]
[Who’s really unlucky here, Shen Yi or you? Not only do you get played by rich women, but you also try to drag Shen Yi down too? Don’t be so ingratiating; you’re practically groveling like an eunuch.]
[If no one sues you, then who? You willingly became Sister Qiu’s plaything, and now you wanted to offer Shen Yi to Sister Chen? If I were Shen Yi, I’d chop you into pieces to vent my anger!]
Qingyue froze in terror. The affairs with Sister Qiu and Sister Chen were ancient, buried scandals. How could netizens know?
He didn’t dare stay in the livestream any longer and quickly left to scour the internet for what was happening.
As soon as he logged on to Weibo, he saw videos being reposted everywhere. Overwhelmed with fear, he fainted on the spot.
Before losing consciousness, he was consumed by dread. If Shen Yi was truly adamant about suing him, Qingyue was finished. An entertainer with a criminal record couldn’t survive in the industry.
Aside from a few contrarians, most people chose to believe Shen Yi.
Shen Yi exhaled in relief; the outcome was roughly what he had hoped for. He never expected universal support in the first place.
Although there were still negative remarks in the livestream, fans and kind-hearted viewers buried them under a flood of supportive comments.
Shen Yi expressed his gratitude to everyone, then adjusted his mood and announced solemnly, "There’s one more important thing I want to share with you. From today, I’ve decided to officially retire from the entertainment industry. My deepest regret is disappointing my fans, but I can only apologize to you. This is a decision I’ve carefully considered. The journey has been wonderful with you all by my side, but moving forward, I want to live a quiet life free of interruptions. I hope you can understand."
Shen Yi’s statements today were bombshells, leaving his fans torn between tears and laughter.
Their idol was retiring, and there was no replacement in sight. For fangirls, it felt like the sky was falling.
[Brother, please stay strong. If you retire, what are we supposed to do?]
[It’s okay; the past is past. Bad people will get their karma, and darling, you’ll definitely have a brighter future. Don’t give up!]
[Wah, you’re the only idol I’ve ever stanned. If you retire, where will I find another to fangirl over?]
"Even if I leave, there’s still Sang Ning," Shen Yi said, half-jokingly. "She’s my best friend in this circle. Supporting her is like supporting me."
Fans: ???
[Bro, are you okay?]
[Other male idols work hard to win fans back from rival idols. Meanwhile, you’re actively sending us off to someone else!]
"I’m being sincere here. Because of my cowardice and failure to clarify the truth in time, Sang Ning has endured countless insults and even offended people she shouldn’t have for me. That’s why she’s been relentlessly sabotaged until now. I feel deeply guilty, and I believe someone as lowly as me doesn’t deserve your love. Sang Ning, however, is righteous and brave—a true star worth stanning."
Shen Yi had been subdued throughout the livestream, but when talking about Sang Ning, his eyes suddenly shone with light.