Chapter 144: Chapter 144: The Five Tigers of the Military
Everything was agreed upon, and Chen Ningxue was in great spirits. She even gave them an impromptu performance of a song from her new album, which left Ling Feng in awe!
Before, he had been somewhat indifferent to Chen Ningxueâs status as the little queen of Huaxiaâs music scene, but after listening to this song, Ling Feng had to admit that Chen Ningxueâs success was no fluke!
Not only was the song beautifully written and composed, but there was also a power in her voice, a power that seemed like a cry from the depths of her heart. This was probably related to her leaving in a huff back then and the many hardships she had experienced!
"By the way, what about that scandal of yours? Are you really not going to do anything about it?" asked Yun Hanrui. "It seems like Mo Yu is really out to get you. What did you do to provoke him?"
Chen Ningxue was also puzzled. "Iâve had no dealings with him at all; how would I know what I did to provoke him? I guess itâs another one of those people in the circle who doesnât like me and is trying to smear me! Iâve seen this kind of thing a lot!"
"But you canât just let him tarnish Sister Ningxueâs reputation like that!" Liu Tingyu said indignantly. "A girlâs reputation is precious. How can he do that!"
Chen Ningxue thought for a moment. "Right, I am a girl, and my reputation is precious! Well then, Iâll just give a little response!"
Saying this, Chen Ningxue took out her phone and made a post on Weibo.
Actually, in the afternoon, the company had already issued a very official statement, but the gossip-hungry public didnât believe it. They had been eagerly awaiting Chen Ningxueâs reaction, but her Weibo account had been like a dormant volcano, without any activity!
But just as everyone was about to give up, Chen Ningxueâs latest post set off an explosive wave of satisfaction among her followers.
"Wow, thatâs exactly why I love this star, such a domineering reply!"
"Haha, Sister Xue is so domineering and powerful; all those damn paparazzi should get lost!"
"If Sister Xue is getting married, we, her fans, are all too eager! Sister Xue is too lonely. It would be great if there were a warm man to accompany her!"
"Agree. Even if Sister Xue gets married, Iâll still like her just the same! I love her music, not some scandalous news!"
"Iâm a drifter in the north, and whenever I feel like I canât hold on any longer, itâs Sister Xueâs music that gives me strength. Support Sister Xue, Mo Yu go to hell!"
Her fans left message after message on Chen Ningxueâs Weibo. As a queen who didnât sing love songs, Chen Ningxue, though very beautiful, had never used that to attract fans. It was always her music that touched people first.
"Even if I become disfigured, even if I turn into an ugly monster, those who love me will still love me. Because I believe that those who love me do so for my music, not for my looks!" This was a statement once made by Chen Ningxue, and just as she said, her fans felt the same way!
Such loyalty was a rare exception in the entire entertainment industry!
Of course, where there are true fans, there will also be haters. Faced with Chen Ningxueâs response, the haters swarmed in like flies in a toilet.
"What kind of quality is this? How is someone like this fit to be an idol?"
"Exactly. Whining at such a young age, those so-called inspirational songs are such crap. Those who claim to be moved to tears, thatâs just downright laughable!"
"Really thinks sheâs the Pure Jade Girl, doesnât she? How many in the entertainment industry are clean? Itâs just well hidden, thatâs all! Waiting for a showdown on Monday!"
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Chen Ningxueâs response was simple, just a few words: "Making a mountain out of a molehill, keep spouting nonsense, Iâm here enjoying my duck neck and watching the drama!"
With these few words, Mo Yu came to be known by a new moniker filled with the bitterness and pain of a paparazzo.
"You damned bitch, just keep acting all high and mighty!" Lin Song refreshed the web page, looking at message after message of trolls insulting Chen Ningxue, his face flushed with an unhealthy reddish hue: "Wait until your reputation is completely ruined, youâll have to obediently lie on my bed! When that time comes, see how Iâll play with you, you damned bitch!"
Meanwhile, at the Chen Family Courtyard, Chen Ningxueâs resentful departure somewhat dampened the New Yearâs cheer.
"Dad, should I call Xiaoxue back?" Chen Ningxueâs father, Chen Zhendong, whispered into the ear of an elder.
The elder was one of the few remaining generals in Huaxia who had emerged from the wartime years, known as one of the "Five Tigers" of the military, Chen Biao!
Elder Master Chen snorted coldly, "Call her back for what? To give me more headache? A well-brought-up young lady running off to become a singer? Are there even a few decent ones in that circle? All of them dolled up, neither looking like proper men nor women: the men lack masculine vigor, the women lack feminine grace! Itâs complete nonsense!"
Chen Zhendong responded with a wry smile, "Dad, it was you who covertly agreed when she left home to pursue her dreams. Otherwise, Xiaoxue couldnât have entered the entertainment industry. And now..."
"So youâre blaming me now?" Elder Master Chen became angry. "I agreed? Do you have evidence?"
Chen Zhendong shook his head with a bitter smile. Elder Master Chen was very fond of his granddaughter, and for a girl from a military family to become a singer was absolutely unfathomable.
But when Chen Ningxue had run away feeling aggrieved, it was Elder Master Chen who had secretly stopped the pursuers. Although Xiaoxue had not been in contact with the family much over the past few years, Chen Zhendong knew that Elder Master Chen had secretly sent people to protect Xiaoxue, though none of this was ever openly discussed.
After taking a few heavy breaths, Chen Biao slapped his thigh and said, "Just a few days ago, that old coot Bai Frenzy was making fun of me, humph, his granddaughter is just a criminal police officer, whatâs there to boast about? Her eyebrows and that mouth about to fly up to the sky! Itâs infuriating!"
Chen Zhendong suddenly realized, so that was it! Bai Frenzy from the Bai Family was also one of the "Five Tigers" of the military, having come from the same army as Chen Biao, the two were lifelong rivals turned comrades. Though they could no longer bear arms on the battlefield, they were quite enthusiastic about comparing their grandchildren.
For example, Chen Ningxue and Bai Feifei! Even though Chen Ningxue had significant fame as Huaxiaâs music sceneâs little diva, in the eyes of the older generation, this was not a proper career. Bai Feifei, who was keen on being a criminal police officer, received their praise because her pursuits better reflected the will of the older generation.
"Isnât it because you said that Xiaoxue should pursue her dreams?" Chen Zhendong muttered under his breath.
"Why speak so softly, think I didnât hear you? Iâm not that old and deaf yet!" Chen Biao said indignantly: "And Bai Frenzy even said his granddaughter has a boyfriend now, the smug look on his face, I just donât believe it. Our Ningxue is beautiful, why doesnât she have a boyfriend yet?"
"Dad, matters like this largely depend on fate!" Chen Zhendong advised, "If someone suitable appears, Xiaoxue will naturally meet the right person!"
"What âright personâ? Happiness is something you fight for, not something you wait for! If itâs about waiting, I might not live to see my great-grandchildren!" Chen Biao declared proudly, "Just watch, I used that useless Lin Song from the Lin Family to stimulate Xiaoxue, and now sheâs already starting to actively look for a boyfriend, right?"
"Dad, I thought you liked Lin Song quite a bit?"
"How could I possibly like that waste? A second-generation rich kid!" Chen Biao scoffed, "If it wasnât for wanting to provoke Xiaoxue with him, do you really think Iâd be willing to see that rich kid?"