Chapter 1670 - 1659: The Villain’s Adoptive Mother

Chapter 1670: Chapter 1659: The Villain’s Adoptive Mother

Because Zhou Linxia came from a prestigious family, her resources in the past two years have been evident to all. Plus, there are people behind her guiding public opinion, so the netizens believe her words. Although she hasn’t mentioned how her sister went missing back then, a rumor suddenly spread online, saying Chuqing was bought by her adoptive mother.

This instantly stirred a massive outcry. People’s hatred for traffickers is undeniable. The disappearance of a child is the heaviest blow to a family. How many families have been destroyed because of traffickers?

Even though Ye Qiu didn’t participate in trafficking, she did buy a child from a trafficker, which is a significant crime. Especially now, from Zhou Linxia’s words, you are a hateful person who tore another family apart. Why are you still controlling your adoptive daughter? Why can’t you let the family reunite after they finally found their child?

Immediately, netizens began to speculate, saying she was eyeing the wealth behind Chuqing’s Zhou family to make more money. They also said she not only controlled Chuqing but also controlled her brother Ye Mu. Otherwise, why is it that obviously Ye Mu earns more money, yet the owner behind Ye Mu’s Studio is her?

The influence of a popular figure is not to be underestimated, especially the younger female fans behind Ye Mu, whose attacking power is incredibly strong. For a time, Ye Qiu seemed to become a rat that everyone wanted to hit.

The online effect of this matter was huge. Even though Ye Mu was filming abroad at the time, he heard about it. He immediately asked for leave from the crew and returned to meet Chuqing.

"We must resolve this matter quickly." He said with a serious expression.

Chuqing’s face was full of guilt and exhaustion: "Uncle, I’m sorry, I didn’t know my sister would say such things on the show. Let’s immediately notify reporters and hold a press conference!"

"Okay, I’ll contact the media. You call your sister and ask her what she really wants to do."

"Alright." Chuqing gripped her phone tightly. Initially, she was just sad and helpless about the slander from her biological parents and sister towards her mom. But now she was extremely angry. Doesn’t her sister know how much impact those words would have? Everyone involved is a public figure. Even the tiniest detail can be magnified, let alone such news.

What made her most angry was her sister speaking only half-truths. Wasn’t this pushing her mom into the fire pit?

Chuqing tried to calm herself, then dialed Zhou Linxia’s number. It took a long time for the call to be answered, gradually rekindling the anger she had just suppressed.

"Is there something you need, Qingqing? When are you free to come home for dinner? Mom and Dad miss you very much." Zhou Linxia’s voice on the other side seemed completely unaware of everything, with a gentle tone.

"Sister, you still have the mood to ask me to dinner? Do you know the impact your words on the show have caused?" Chuqing clenched her teeth in anger.

Zhou Linxia slightly frowned on the other side: "Qingqing, are you blaming me? I shouldn’t have let my temper get the better of me and revealed our connection on the show, but did I say anything wrong? Qingqing, I’m doing this for your own good; don’t talk to your sister like that."

"For my own good? Do you know how many people are attacking my mom online now?"

"Online violence is indeed bad. Your adoptive mother can hire a lawyer to sue those netizens who broke the law, but Qingqing, I was just stating the facts. We Zhou’s haven’t even accused her of child trafficking yet!"

"Sister, don’t you think I know there’s a Water Army behind this incident?" Chuqing took a deep breath, "Don’t deny it. You all did this, right?"

Zhou Linxia was silent for a moment: "We’re the ones with blood ties. You’re young and easily deceived. For special situations, we can only use special methods. Qingqing, when you grow older, you’ll understand us. You’ll know who’s truly good for you."

Chuqing laughed coldly as she listened: "Thanks, but I don’t need your self-righteous kindness. I’m already an adult. I can handle my own affairs."

After saying this, no matter how Zhou Linxia reacted on the other end, Chuqing hung up immediately and then called everyone who was on good terms with her mom, hoping they could help explain things after the press conference.

Those who had tasted Ye Qiu’s cooking, and seeing Ye Mu and Chuqing’s potential, knew there might be cooperation opportunities in the future. Plus, they had no vested interests with the Zhou family, so they readily agreed.

The matter attracted a lot of attention, and originally, Ye Qiu intended to handle it quietly, thinking that when Ye Mu and Chuqing’s dramas and movies released, the rumors would naturally dissipate. However, she didn’t expect the Zhou family to pursue relentlessly. Coupled with strong demands from Ye Mu and Chuqing, Ye Qiu had no choice but to hold this press conference.

Before going on stage, Chuqing said to Ye Qiu: "Mom, about you buying me from someone, you must not admit it, just say you found me by the roadside."

"But the Zhou family already knows."

"They don’t have evidence, do they?" Chuqing took a deep breath, "Since they’ve treated you like this, why can’t we tell a lie? I’ll just say they’re jealous of my good relationship with you, so they’re deliberately spreading rumors."

"You can’t say that." Ye Mu shook his head, "Zhou Linxia only said on the show that you were influenced by your sister. She didn’t say you were bought. The Water Army they hired released this. We can’t accuse the Zhou family directly in front of the media. After all, it’s your biological family. Netizens believe they acted out of love for you. If you oppose them, won’t netizens think you’re ungrateful?"

"As long as we can prove mom’s innocence, what does that matter?" Chuqing said nonchalantly.

"Of course it matters. That would affect your reputation." Ye Qiu looked at her seriously, "I want you to stand on the podium without any blemishes in the future. I don’t want you to pay for others’ mistakes."

"Then what should we say?"

Ye Mu smiled a rather cold smile: "Just show your genuine emotion and play up your acting a bit. Later, just simply talk about how good your sister has been to you over the years, I’ve also invited three witnesses for you."

"Who?"

"Chuqing, it’s us." Li Xinhe stepped out from behind, followed by her parents Li Bo and Zhao Wenxiu.

"Xinhe? Why are you here? Aren’t you participating in a talent show?" Chuqing said happily.

"With you and Aunt Ye in trouble, how could we stand by and do nothing? Don’t worry, later we’ll testify for you and Aunt Ye, ensuring she’s not wronged."