Love Comes After Marriage novel Chapter 839

"Who's Xing Lan?"

"She's the contestant in the recent singing competition that directly advanced to top 100..."

"Oh, what happened with her?"

"Apparently, she was disqualified three years ago from a singing competition because she stole from the organizers. Who would of thought, three years later, she'd compete again with a different name."

"So she's a thief? How could she advance with a dark past like that?"

"She must be shameless. She thought people wouldn't recognize her if she changed her name and appearance, but she ended up being discovered anyway. This is what you call karma..."

This was not the first time that a contestant of a competition-style programme had a scandal. Over the years, it had happened many times. But, this was Xing Lan's second time being the protagonist of a scandal and appearing on the news. So, the internet erupted with complaints. After all, thieves were especially hated in society and many people were strongly deterred by it.

"She's the sister of Li Can, the Queen of Ballads. How could the two sisters be so different?"

"Li Can's so talented. How could she have such an embarrassing sister."

"No matter the reason, I refuse to support a thief!"

"Li Xin should get lost."

"Get lost! Don't tarnish the stage."

These were the attacks and pressures that Tangning wanted Xing Lan to endure. As a result, an old wound had been reopened. Xing Lan originally thought that after it had been previously healed over, it wouldn't hurt as much the second time around, but it was just as bad as before.

Seeing Xing Lan looking a little upset, Lin Qian patted her on the shoulder and comforted, "This will only last for a little while. Don't be afraid."

"Li Can must be laughing in glee," Xing Lan said as she held back her tears. "I really didn't steal anything. I didn't... Whether it was three years ago or now, I would never take anything that belongs to someone else."

"We know."

There was no other way. If she wanted to clear her name, she had to reopen her wounds. Although doing this would cause Xing Lan a second round of pain, it would also give her a second chance at life.

It didn't take long before the incident escalated online. Eventually, the netizens came to a consensus that Xing Lan should withdraw from the competition and no longer appear in the public eye. As a result, the programme was also affected and the staff began to have conflicting responses. But, President Mo had previously instructed Lu Che to maintain the fairness of the competition. So, the staff were ultimately told that a decision would be made after a thorough investigation was held.

However, the internet was in an uproar. Why would they care about the truth?

They didn't believe that it was just a groundless rumor. If someone made an accusation about someone, then they must have done something wrong to deserve it.

As a famous songstress was involved, the reporters quickly contacted Li Can not too long after.

At first, due to Li Can's various excuses, she did not respond and turned the reporters away empty-handed. But, that was a part of her plan; not responding meant she was agreeing. As a result, the public's attacks became more and more intense.

In the end, she was afraid that the reporters would lose their patience, so she finally accepted an interview with them.

"Miss Li, we would like to ask you about your sister's history of stealing..."

"It's true," Li Can repliedstraightforwardly. "My sister is still young. I hope everyone can give her a chance and stop harassing her. She will withdraw from the competition."

Withdraw?

Who agreed to that?

"But, why were you avoiding this topic before?" the reporters asked.

"I was waiting for my sister to confess. But, she still hasn't, so I have no choice but to reveal everything on behalf of her," Li Can said indifferently. "Wrong is wrong. You can't cover up the truth by changing your name and appearance. That's what I believe. There's a fine distinction between right and wrong."