On the night of the incident, Hai Rui finally released a statement that Tangning had only suffered a minor injury and Bei Chendong had a slight fracture.
The cause of the accident was still under investigation, so they could not comment on it yet. But, they hoped everyone could remain patient.
However, the rumor about Tangning being a jinx did not subside because of this. In fact, the rumor started to become even more superstitious. People were beginning to believe that she was involved in witchcraft.
There had always been rumors like this in the entertainment industry. It was believed that many celebrities employed a shaman to invite a few small ghosts into their home. They would then feed and burn offerings to these ghosts in exchange for fame and fortune.
So the fact that Tangning always seemed to pull out of misfortunate incidences with the upper hand, was bound to attract rumors like this.
As it involved the unknown, it created an air of mystery and made people fearful. Regardless, once the people in the entertainment industry heard of this rumor, who still dared to work with Tangning?
Even when it came to Hai Rui or Mo Ting, under these circumstances, was their best option to let Tangning cease all activity?Should they choose to settle while it was still early?
Hai Rui's PR tried their best to stop the rumors from circulating. However, even if the public had a bad memory, what about the people in the entertainment industry?
The next day, the hospital did another round of checks on Tangning. After confirming her head was OK, Tangning requested to leave the hospital. However, Mo Ting replied, "Let's return to Beijing first, someone wants to see you."
"Who?" Tangning asked.
Mo Ting gently patted her on the head as his heart ached. It was like he was promising to himself that one day he'd lift her to a position where no one dared to defame her.
"You'll know after you see them."
Tangning was curious, but she obediently followed Mo Ting's arrangements. However, it wasn't long before she learnt that she had been replaced. After all, this wasn't an easy secret to keep.
"Have I been replaced?" Tangning asked Mo Ting. "I...had no idea..."
Mo Ting stopped the car and pinched her cheeks, "Just think of it as a test. It's not a pity to lose the role; you deserve better anyway."
Tangning lowered her head. Since Mo Ting had made a decision, then there was nothing worth getting upset over. Because Tangning knew, if something had a solution, Mo Ting would not give up easily on it; his track record of obtaining resources and endorsements was the best example.
Plus, she knew deep in her heart, if the problem wasn't solved at the root, even if she was to return on set, problems would still arise.
Rather than letting that happen, she might as well leave now before the production suffered a loss.
However, little did she know that Mo Ting had absolutely no intention for 'Hidden Expert' to continue to exist...
"There are even rumors that I'm keeping ghosts..." Tangning couldn't help but laugh. "I've already expressed my motives clearly, yet, why won't she let go. Will she only be satisfied when she's completely destroyed me?"
"There are some people that aren't born innocent. Some people were born to be evil until the day they die."
"That's an interesting observation," Tangning gently nodded her head.
"Do you trust me?" Mo Ting asked with a hopeful look.
Tangning nodded again and held onto his hand, "Of course I trust you."
"If you trust me, then follow quietly behind. Within this industry, there is no storm I can't help you block..."
This was something Tangning never doubted.
...
After Tangning left the hospital, Han Xiner was left behind to take care of Bei Chendong. Seeing he was asleep in bed, Han Xiner leisurely browsed through her phone. But, as soon as she discovered rumors of Tangning keeping ghosts and being involved in witchcraft, she couldn't help but yell at her phone in agitation. Luckily, she quickly remembered to covered her mouth.
"I already heard you..." Bei Chendong said with his eyes closed.
"Just pretend you were hearing things, it's all in your imagination..." Han Xiner waved her hand.
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