Chapter 28: A Sister Worth Befriending, Yet Mysteriously Unfathomable in Times of Need

After she replied, her comment section was instantly flooded with countless responses from fans.

"Ahhhhhh, Mommy replied to me!"
"Hahahaha, Mommy don’t worry, let me massage your aching head."
"What’s going on with you all! You’ve made my mommy so mad her head hurts!"
"So filial, I’m dying laughing!"
"Even if I’m lying in my coffin, breath gone from my body, I’ll still shout with my decaying voice: Let go of Mommy, let me handle this!!"

The replies were lively and full of joy, and Jiang Sui found them quite amusing as well.

But soon after, she received an official statement from the production team. In summary: viewers had misunderstood; the phone call in question was staged purely for the sake of the show. The producers originally wanted to introduce a touching subplot about deep marital affection, but they never expected it would cause such a public uproar. In the end, after this "explanation," they simply apologized, promising it would never happen again and that they would reflect on their actions. The truth was nothing like the rumors circulating online; it was merely a publicity stunt by the production team to boost the show's popularity. They completely distanced themselves from the relationship between Bai Xixue and her husband. Immediately after, the entire internet began sharing the PR statement.

When the microphone was handed to Xu Manman and Li Lan, the interview continued.

Reporter: "Manman, what do you think of Bai Xixue’s performance on the show?"
Xu Manman smiled a little shyly on camera. "Well... it was a pleasure working with Bai Xixue. What impressed me most was that she’s very dedicated to, well, slacking off."
Reporter: "What’s your view on her conflict with Jiang Sui during the show?"
Xu Manman: "Bai Xixue is very good at communicating; she often talks things over with the director. Maybe Jiang Sui isn’t as good at communicating, so they ended up clashing."
Reporter: "I noticed in the livestream, she seemed to get angry at Bai Xixue quite easily. Do you think Jiang Sui is easy to get along with?"
Xu Manman gave a bashful smile. "Well... how could she not be?"

Reporter: "..."
At this point, she felt like ordering a cup of tea—green tea flavor.

When the microphone reached Li Lan, the questions continued.

Reporter: "People online are saying Jiang Sui deliberately stirs up trouble. What do you think, Sister Lan?"
Li Lan: "That’s just because there are too many planted stories floating around. That’s why people say that."
Reporter: "...And what’s your view on Bai Xixue’s laid-back attitude?"
Li Lan: "I don’t know about others, but if I went to an audition and someone who did nothing got the part I was after, I’d give that director a good slap."

Reporter: "…There are rumors online that Xuanxuan’s injury wasn’t serious and that Jiang Sui exaggerated it. Is that true?"
Li Lan gave her a strange look. "So if you’re held hostage by a criminal, does it have to end in murder for you to consider it serious?"
Then Li Lan quickly changed her tone: "We’re all mothers; honestly, I can understand Jiang Sui’s reaction. And actually, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with Bai Xixue’s relaxed approach to parenting—so long as it doesn’t put the kids in danger. It’s fine if your own kid gets hurt, just don’t let it affect others."

Reporter: "..." Anyone could hear the biting irony in her tone.

Jiang Sui was a bit surprised when she saw this interview. These two could really get along. When it comes to throwing shade, they don’t hold back! One’s a green tea, the other a crusader. She was now thoroughly enjoying the entertainment industry: so many talented people, all with a way with words.

And this interview was a godsend—though they didn’t say anything directly, surely even the audience could read between the lines?