Love Comes After Marriage novel Chapter 816

After Tangning's press conference, Hai Rui released a PR statement to emphasize that Xu Xin's death had nothing to do with Tangning. As for how the public decided to take it, it was of no concern to Tangning.

So, those that previously had one of two expectations of Tangning, found that her response was both expected and unexpected.

Tangning preferred to give up on her career than to give up on her innocence. She did not use her usual methods. She did not admit defeat nor did she bow down. She especially didn't cry just to protect her career.

How was one to explain the current situation? Tangning's response not only made the media appear like a bunch of clowns, it made everyone that was angered by the incident feel especially silly.

[Best Actress tries her best to clarify the truth: claims she had nothing to do with Xu Xin's death!]

[Tangning emphasizes her standpoint towards Xu Xin's death: chooses innocence over career]

Afterwards, the public began to voice their opinions regarding the matter.

"How could she say that it has nothing to do with her? Isn't she just relying on the fact that there is no evidence?"

"Isn't she being too proud? Xu Xin's already dead. Can't she just give an apology so the dead can rest in peace?"

"No wonder she's the Best Actress. She even acts in her daily life..."

"Since she doesn't want her career, then she should stick to her decision. If she announces that she is acting again, she would be slapping herself in the face..."

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Yes, this was roughly the situation. The public were completely filled with hate towards Tangning. They couldn't even tell if it was due to their pity for Xu Xin or due to the fact that Tangning didn't create an interesting enough story for them.

Soon, the police uncovered Xu Xin's history of mental illness; Xu Xin's agency had been keeping it under wraps. They obviously wanted to continue milking her for publicity.

Meanwhile, Tangning had returned to the set of 'Survivor'.

"Tangning, to see you suffer so much makes me..." In private, the director felt guilty towards Tangning. "Perhaps I'm too afraid of being destroyed, so I don't have the courage to say a few words for you. More importantly, I know that if I was to step out at this time, I will simply add to the body count and be of no help."

"Rather than taking that risk, I thought it would be better for me to focus on directing this film and wait for your return. I have faith that you will eventually tell everyone that their conclusion is wrong."

The director wasn't good nor bad, he was just an average person.

He didn't have the courage to speak up for Tangning, but at least, he didn't tread on her while she was down.

He even kept hold of 'Survivor'.

"Following on, I would like to ask the director to be extra strict."

Tangning had nothing to say. After all, with her current status, if she was to change directors, the new director would definitely not be as polite.

"Don't worry, things will be the same as before!" the director nodded in certainty.

There wasn't much left to film. While Tangning spent every day buried in filming, scolding from the public did not cease. To protect Tangning from being hassled by reporters, Mo Ting kept Tangning's whereabouts a complete secret.

By this time, the police had compiled all the information regarding Xu Xin's medical history.

Even if the public refused to believe anything they said, at least this piece of information would reduce the misunderstanding towards Tangning.