There were many voices of dispute coming from the direction of the fans.
But the media did not stop and continued to ask: "Xiao Man, please answer this question directly. Is the person in the photo really not you?"
Xiao Man was silent and did not respond.
Her silence hung many hearts in suspense, and her agentâs heart was about to leap out of her chest. She patted Little Five: "Go, hurry and bring Manman back! Even if you have to drag her back!"
She always had a very bad premonition.
Manman wouldnât do anything foolish, would she?
Actually, everyone had seen the expression on Xiao Manâs face and were just waiting for her to admit it.
Little Five had just run onto the stage and hadnât had time to pull her back when he saw Xiao Man raise her head and meet everyoneâs gaze without avoidance, finally speaking: "Yes."
The scene erupted into chaos, and even the media that had initially been on good terms were stunned.
Wasnât the purpose of this press conference to cover things up? How did it turn out like this...
At that moment, the entire scene descended into disorder.
"Manman, are you sure you are conscious right now? Could you be confused due to illness? Did you hear the question clearly just now?"
"Do you want to rest for a bit? I see that Manman doesnât seem to be in great spirits."
Little Five stood on the stage and forced a chuckle: "Thank you all for your understanding. Sister Man has beenâ"
"Thereâs no need," said Xiao Man, "I am very lucid, and I know what I am saying. Letâs just get it all out at once."
"Manman..." The fans couldnât sit still anymore.
"The person in the photo is me."
"Manman, what exactly is going on?"
"Xiao Man, please give us all an explanation."
"I am very sorry," Xiao Man stood up and bowed to everyone, "I canât provide an explanation to everyone. The fact is as it is, anything I say now is futile, and you might even think Iâm making excuses. The purpose of this press conference was to admit these two things, not to stir up publicity, and there are no other motives. I believe no one would gamble with their reputation for publicity."
Suddenly, something flew and struck Xiao Manâs forehead, a bottle of mineral water rolled off the stage, and Little Fiveâs eyes widened, "Security!"
A disturbance broke out among the fans immediately.
Out of anger and embarrassment, one fan who struck their idol was immediately met with resistance from other rational fans.
But the disappointed fans werenât just one or two.
Xiao Man finally said to the public: "That is all I have to say, thereâs nothing more."
Without a single explanation, she just admitted the two incidents, which was completely unexpected by everyone as it didnât seem like a public relations crisis management.
If they had known she would speak so recklessly, it would have been better to not hold the press conference at all!
Xiao Man was escorted off the stage by bodyguards, but the media and out-of-control fans closely pursued, creating a chaotic scene.
In the crowding, someone pushed from behind, and Xiao Man missed her step and fell from the over one-meter-high podium, rolling on the ground.
In reality, it wouldnât have been difficult for her to save herself in that instant, but she couldnât expose herself in front of so many people and had to take the fall.
"Manman!"
Her agent in the audience rushed over to help her up; blood was on her forehead, not knowing where she had hit it.
"What are you all doing! Call an ambulance quick!"
After the turmoil, Xiao Man finally sat inside an ambulance.
Her agent, frustrated and disappointed: "Manman! How should I even begin to scold you? It would have been better if we hadnât held the press conference! Why are you so stubborn and wonât listen to my advice!?"