Seventeen Again: The Sweet Life with My Family - Chapter 309:
Chapter 309: Huang Yue’s Release
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Although Yang Shu’s death was suspicious, his entire family wasn’t in Hai City. Since the police was still investigating, the Wei Family wasn’t implicated and people soon forgot about it.
Nonetheless, the Wei family’s situation didn’t subside. Wen Nian, true to her word, didn’t let Wei Lai off the hook. However, given Wei Lai’s status as a minor and her decision to turn herself in, she received a ten-month sentence and was ordered to pay Wen Nian 100,000 yuan as compensation for emotional distress.
Wen Nian then donated 100,000 yuan she received to the local orphanage, but she didn’t say anything.
The impact of these things was indeed not small. Unknowingly, Wen Nian’s fans had already reached five million. This had already far exceeded many second- and third-tier celebrities.
Numerous film offers and invitations for variety shows flooded in her direction. Luckily, Wen Nian usually stayed on campus. Otherwise, she would have likely faced relentless and constant harassment.
Right as Wen Nian was on the verge of taking part in the first provincial examination, an unexpected trending topics emerged seemingly out of thin air.
#TheGirlWhoFramedWenNian #WenNianHuangYue #WhoisHuangYue
Wen Nian didn’t want to pay attention to these things, especially since she was at a crucial juncture. It was almost winter break for the third year of high school, and she really didn’t want to waste her energy. However, around that time, the situation between Huang Yue and herself garnered significant attention. Many of her fellow students were aware of the incident, and as news of it spread online, discussions among students ensued.
“Wasn’t Huang Yue sentenced for a year? Why is she out so quickly?”
“If she behaves well, her sentence could be shortened. Plus, she wasn’t even 18 back then. It’s likely her family had done something.”
“She intends to step into the entertainment industry? Oh my goodness, is she aiming to portray villainous roles?”
“Did you see that video of her tearful apology? She seems to have quite the knack for acting!”
“Why is Wen Nian not responding to this? It’s evident that this apology is just for show. She didn’t even extend an apology to the person directly affected.”
“It’s simply because Wen Nian is well-known and she’s capitalizing on her fame. Did you notice that all the platforms are mentioning Wen Nian?”
“I saw that many of Wen Nian’s fans went over to scold her. They were practically having a showdown in the comments section of the video.”
Listening to the chatter of those around her, Wen Nian felt a headache coming on. She was acutely aware that the past incident wouldn’t directly bring Huang Yue down. Nevertheless, Huang Yue’s venture into the entertainment industry could work in her favor. In due time, Wen Nian would methodically address the grievances from her previous life.
Seeing her look up, Shen Jun handed the phone over. “Huang Yue is out. Do you want me to ask someone?”
Wen Nian shook her head silently and looked at the video on her phone.
One couldn’t deny that Huang Yue’s acting skills had improved since the past. In the video, she portrayed tearful emotions akin to a pear blossom drenched in rain. She even tagged Wen Nian’s account on the platform. With the help of paid netizens inflating the situation in the comment section, it seemed an argument between those hired supporters and Wen Nian’s fans was bound to happen.
It seemed that Huang Yue had found a good management company. At least, she had spent a lot of effort on her debut.
These were all tactics commonly employed in the entertainment industry. After all, Huang Yue was young and attractive. Moreover, there was a slight connection between her and Wen Nian. By morning, Huang Yue’s fan count had surged to hundreds of thousands, though the majority had followed her to criticize her.
Seeing that Wen Nian’s fans were already prepared to attack in the group, Zhao Jiao couldn’t sit still anymore.
Sister Jiao: “Everyone, please take note. Huang Yue is intentionally trying to bring Wen Nian down in order to boost her own popularity. Instruct all the fans not to engage in replies or arguments. Act as if she doesn’t exist and let’s move past this matter without further attention.”
Zhou Bei: “But it’s incredibly exasperating. Individuals like her are only seeking attention. Why is she even taking part in web dramas? Is she planning to debut?”
Sun Min: “Absolutely. She clearly used Wen Nian’s fame as a stepping stone to boost herself. If Huang Yue truly intends to apologize, why didn’t she extend her apology directly to Wen Nian?”
Zhou Bei: Yes, she should apologize in person! 1’11 post a comment now!
Sister Jiao: Don’t say that! Uttering such words could inadvertently give Huang Yue a chance. If she orchestrates media coverage at the school and manages to appear on screen alongside Wen Nian, just imagine the kind of attention she’ll garner.
Hearing her say this, the other fans in the group finally gave up. They didn’t want Huang Yue use Wen Nian’s popularity to boost her own popularity.
The fan club had just been pacified, and a hush fell over all the fans. Huang Yue was no longer the focus of attention, yet Zhao Jiao’s assessment was still spot-on.
That afternoon, Huang Yue arrived at school accompanied by a group of reporters. As the school day concluded, Huang Yue indeed led them into the teaching building..
