Out of control and sinking

Even as she looked away, Jiang Ruan still couldn't suppress the tremor in her heart.

With the man's gaze fixed on her, Jiang Ruan felt a surge of emotions, a mixture of courage and pressure.

At this moment, the staff member standing closest to her moved closer and spoke to her in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

"President Bo told you not to be afraid, that he would always be there for you."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ruan suddenly looked up.

She first looked at the staff member with disbelief in her eyes, and the staff member nodded firmly to her.

it is true.

It was Bo Ye who had someone tell her.

Jiang Ruan closed her eyes, but she still couldn't meet that gaze.

but……

A moment later, as if reborn from the ashes, a bright and sweet smile appeared on her face.

She looked up at Bo Ye and silently mouthed two words to him.

Thank you.

Then she raised the microphone, her voice resounding to everyone present: "I want to say that whether I am the Chen Miao of the past or the Jiang Ruan of the present, it doesn't matter."

"Since everyone is curious about my story and why I changed my name, I'll tell you a story."

Jiang Ruan had a wry smile on her lips, but her face was beaming with joy, as if she were always a radiant sunflower, no matter what.

"Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was born into a very happy and warm family. Her parents loved her very much and doted on her like a treasure. She once thought she was the happiest person in the world and a beloved princess."

"Until one day, the nightmare came. Her parents died, and she was all alone. She cried and screamed, but no one paid any attention to her."

"Later, she was adopted by someone, her aunt, who is Fang Cui, as you know her."

"At first, she thought her aunt would love and care for her like her parents did, but little did she know that entering Fang Cui's house would be the beginning of a nightmare..."

Everyone present listened attentively to Jiang Ruan's speech.

From initial anticipation to later heartache upon hearing that she was being verbally abused and mistreated by Fang Cui.

Jiang Ruan recounted her background, and it wasn't without any dramatic twists and turns.

But she held back her tears.

She will no longer cry.

Standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, Bo Ye looked at the slender Jiang Ruan on the stage and spoke those words in a soft voice.

You could see that her shoulders were even trembling slightly.

His thin lips were pressed tightly together.

A ruthless glint even flashed in his dark eyes.

I always knew that her background wasn't good.

But I never expected it to be this bad.

Listening from the side, Chen Nan couldn't help but sigh, "Miss Jiang is really unlucky to have such an aunt."

He heard Bo Ye speak: "Chen Nan."

His voice was cold and indifferent.

Mixed with the chill of an impending mountain rain.

Chen Nan nodded: "President Bo."

"Find a way to get Fang Cui away."

"I want her to spend the rest of her life in pain, to suffer a fate worse than death."

Upon hearing this, Chen Nan's heart skipped a beat.

They also knew that Bo Ye was truly angry this time.

Bo Ye had wanted to deal with Fang Cui directly several times before, but Miss Jiang stopped him.

This time, no one can stop it.

Chen Nan: "Yes."

Then he turned around and went to make a phone call to get something done.

After Jiang Ruan finished speaking, the die-hard fans in the audience were heartbroken.

They shouted loudly, "Jiang Ruan, we will always love you! No matter who you are, you will always be our favorite person!"

Jiang Ruan, we love you!

The voices of support were deafening to Jiang Ruan.

The atmosphere at the scene was incredibly exciting.

These are all voices of support and encouragement for Jiang Ruan.

Jiang Ruan could no longer hold back her emotions and burst into tears: "Thank you, thank you all."

"Because of you, Jiang Ruan is who she is today."

Jiang Ruan bowed deeply.

The fans were absolutely furious.

The voices that were just now making things difficult were drowned out by the cheers of the die-hard fans.

Seeing this scene, Sister Qin couldn't help but sigh softly.

This is even better than I expected.

Reporters from various news outlets also recorded the event.

Send it to various websites.

Jiang Ruan won this match decisively.

A tragic past, an indomitable spirit, transforming from an ugly duckling into a swan.

That's enough to move everyone.

Although Jiang Ruan changed her name, from the day she entered the entertainment industry, she was always labeled as an innocent and simple girl.

It is not about rich heiresses or people with privileged backgrounds flaunting their wealth.

Having been in the entertainment industry for several years, everyone has witnessed firsthand how she went from a supporting role to a leading role.

I can only say one thing.

Jiang Ruan is worthy.

Jiang Ruan was in particularly good spirits today and interacted with the fans at the event for a long time before the press conference ended.

After the event, backstage, Jiang Ruan immediately removed her makeup.

Before removing her makeup, she looked in the mirror and laughed, "Luckily, I'm wearing light makeup today, otherwise, after crying like this, my makeup would definitely be ruined and I'd look like a little cat covered in blobs."

"If this gets out, it will really ruin my image."

Sister Qin sat on the sofa and jokingly said, "Even if it's a little tabby cat, it's still the most pitiful and heartbreaking little tabby cat in the eyes of your fans."

Sister Qin said, "Honey, I reckon you'll be trending on social media for the next few days."

"In the past two days, several brands have been calling to say they want to terminate their contracts with you. Just now, the live broadcast had over three million viewers, not to mention other trending topics. As soon as it ended, the brands contacted us, saying they wanted to continue working with you."

Sister Qin said disdainfully, "These people are such opportunists, they just sway whichever way the wind blows."

Jiang Ruan washed her face with facial cleanser and said nonchalantly, "Isn't this how the entertainment industry is? I'm used to it."

After washing her face, Jiang Ruan's cheeks were as white and tender as a peeled egg. Qin Jie was smitten and couldn't help but pinch her cheek: "You know, God is so unfair. How can someone look better without makeup than with makeup?"

Jiang Ruan laughed in exasperation: "Alright, stop teasing me."

Jiang Ruan stretched and said, "I'm so tired and hungry after a busy day."

Sister Qin raised an eyebrow: "Let's go, let's have a party tonight, it's on me."

"Consider this a celebration of your new life. From now on, Jiang Ruan is Jiang Ruan, and Chen Miao is a thing of the past."

"No one can threaten you with those two words again."

Jiang Ruan was intrigued by what she heard.

The assistants next to him became incredibly excited when they heard about the party.

They kept urging Jiang and Ruan to join them.

"Sister Jiang Ruan, let's go!"

"We also want to go to the party."

"We've been so busy lately, let's take a break!"

Everyone started to cheer and make a fuss.

Sister Qin laughed and said, "Look, everyone wants to go. You wouldn't refuse even this small favor, would you?"

These words are clearly meant to sow discord.

Jiang Ruan was both amused and exasperated, and could only agree: "Okay."

"Then let's have a party tonight."

"But this time I won't let you spend any money. Tonight at SM Bar, same place as always, I'll pay for everything."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the company became excited.

Someone whistled and cheered, "Sister Jiang Ruan is so generous!"

After agreeing, Jiang Ruan made an excuse to slip away to the bathroom.

She texted Bo Ye as soon as it ended.

Tell him to wait for her.

She went to find him.

But Bo Ye never replied to her.

Jiang Ruan was unsure of herself. She hadn't dared to look at her phone while inside, afraid of being discovered.

Now that she's out, she opens her phone and sees the man's reply text message.

【Row. 】

[Second floor, third room from the left, 203.]

They even sent me the room number.

This is a hotel.

The press conference was held on the first floor.

The floors above the second floor are all hotel-style accommodations.

There are also some studios and the like.

Jiang Ruan wore a mask and had her hair down. She had even changed her clothes just now, just in case she was recognized.

As she stepped into the elevator, a large number of people entered. She silently pressed the button for the second floor, turning her back to everyone.

Whispers came from behind.

"I didn't expect Jiang Ruan to really be Chen Miao. Actually, it doesn't matter. After all, everyone has a past. It's just that I didn't expect Jiang Ruan's background to be so tragic."

"Exactly, exactly. It makes my heart ache to hear about her."

"Her aunt is a terrible person; she abuses children. Why doesn't anyone arrest her?"

“I was furious when I heard that. People like that should be locked up in jail and never come out.”

"Absolutely! Anyone who gets stuck with relatives like this is truly cursed. They gamble, drink, and whore, and they even abused Jiang Ruan when she was little. Jiang Ruan was already in high school and only weighed 70 pounds. You can imagine how miserable her childhood was."

"My goddess, I really feel so sorry for her."

A discordant voice sounded.

"But have you ever considered that this might be Jiang Ruan deliberately playing the victim? After all, the entertainment industry is full of truths and lies, and it might all be an act."

Jiang Ruan stopped listening at this point, because they had reached the second floor.

As she stepped out of the elevator, she deliberately lowered her head and covered her face, afraid that someone would recognize her as Jiang Ruan.

Recalling the discussions she had just heard, Jiang Ruan's mood was not entirely unaffected.

But she didn't take it to heart.

After all, public opinion can be a powerful force.

Everyone has their own opinion.

She could only tell what she wanted to say and everything she had experienced.

As for whether they can be convinced, that's their business.

She's not a hundred-yuan bill; she can't please everyone.

At this moment, what Jiang Ruan was even more looking forward to was...

Bo Ye.

She really didn't expect that he would come to her press conference.

His arrival was so sudden that she wasn't prepared at all.

When she saw him on stage just now, her heart skipped a beat.

Jiang Ruan still remembers that feeling.

Standing outside room 203, Jiang Ruan took a breath and knocked on the door: "Knock knock knock."

Less than a minute later, the door opened from the inside.

Bo Ye came into view.

She had disheveled hair, wore a dress, slippers, and a mask, revealing only her two bright eyes.

If he hadn't known her well, he wouldn't have recognized her as Jiang Ruan.

"Bo Ye," Jiang Ruan blinked and said, "You didn't leave."

"Aren't you busy today? How come you have time to come to my press conference?"

Bo Ye's lips twitched slightly, and he said, "Mm."

"Come in, Mr. Jiang, the big star."

The last four words are mostly a joke.

He had one hand in his pocket, looking incredibly aloof.

Move aside to make room for her to come in.

Jiang Ruan said, "Okay."

Just as he entered, he heard the sound of a man closing the door. As soon as Bo Ye turned around, he saw Jiang Ruan take off her mask, revealing her fair and innocent face. She opened her arms to him and said in a coquettish tone with a hint of grievance, "Bo Ye, I want a hug."