They hauled Nangong Shanshan up from the hospital bed without a word.
"Get up, stop pretending. We've seen your medical records; you're not seriously ill, so stop hiding!"
Before long, Nangong Shanshan was dragged out of the ICU.
She was still weak and refused to wake up.
Beside her, prepared ice water was suddenly splashed onto her face.
"Ah!"
Nangong Shanshan's eyes snapped open. Now, she could no longer pretend.
"Treating a woman who recently miscarried like this, aren't you going too far? Don't you have any human rights?"
"Yeah, do you think you can do whatever you want just because you're from the procuratorate?"
"Violent law enforcement?"
...
Even now, the so-called sympathetic onlookers questioned them.
"You're in cahoots with Tang Xiaomin, bullying me, right? What kind of mind-altering potion did she give you that you're all helping her bully Nangong Shanshan?"
...
The prosecutor at the head spoke righteously, "Since you believe Nangong Shanshan so much, you should urge her to cooperate with the investigation and clear her name. Instead of hiding in the ICU and evading the truth."
"Take her away!"
The law enforcement officers didn't waste any time. With an order, Nangong Shanshan was forcibly taken away.
Hiring someone to commit murder was no small matter; it had to be thoroughly investigated.
Nangong Shanshan glared venomously at Tang Xiaomin, wishing she could kill her.
"Tang Xiaomin, you caused the death of my child and are now framing me. You're a devil. Everyone, don't be deceived by her."
"I'm innocent! I'm innocent!"
...
"The judiciary is fair and just. We will not wrong the innocent, nor will we let the wicked go. Please wait patiently for the investigation results."
No matter how Nangong Shanshan protested her innocence, or how the concerned onlookers argued, it was all in vain.
Once Nangong Shanshan was taken in, she would never get out again.
After Nangong Shanshan was taken away, that evening, Tang Xiaomin posted the video she had secretly recorded of Nangong Shanshan admitting to harming her child online.
This time, the entire internet exploded.
In the video, Nangong Shanshan was alone in the hospital room.
Under duress, she muttered to herself, admitting that she had aborted the child and repeatedly apologized to the baby.
This time, Nangong Shanshan was completely crushed.
The brainless netizens, after seeing Nangong Shanshan's true colors, realized they had been fooled and used.
Their previous sympathy turned into anger.
Thus, they descended upon her online, using every malicious word imaginable, wishing for her death.
At the same time, people remembered a pitiable man, Lu Zelei.
As everyone knew, Lu Zelei had been looking forward to the child's birth. Nangong Shanshan had secretly aborted it without his knowledge, a matter that would be deeply upsetting to any father.
Lu Zelei did not hesitate. He posted a lengthy statement online.
"When I learned that Shanshan was pregnant, I was completely stunned. Because Shanshan was about to get married, I couldn't even be happy.
I gathered my courage and went to the wedding venue, which led to Shanshan's wedding being canceled.
I told myself that I had to be a man and take responsibility, both for myself and as a father.
Shanshan was a young lady from a wealthy family and was naturally spoiled. She often said things like I wasn't good enough for her.
Pregnancy made her temperamental and anxious. When she was angry, she would hit and scold me, but I endured it all because she was pregnant and the mother of my child.
When the child was suddenly gone, Shanshan insisted that Tang Xiaomin was to blame.
I was furious at the time. Shanshan told me to be a man and seek justice for our child.
I went to find Tang Xiaomin. The first time was at her home; I trashed her place and was beaten by her two brothers.
Later, I waited for her outside the university. We argued, and I was beaten by Miss Tang again.
I paid the price for my stupidity, and I deserved to be beaten.
At the same time, I sincerely apologize to the victim of this incident, Tang Xiaomin. I am truly sorry.
I apologize to everyone who cared about this matter and to everyone who was deceived. I am truly sorry.
Finally, I can no longer face a woman who killed her own child. From this day forward, I have nothing to do with Nangong Shanshan."
At the Tang residence, Miss Tang read Lu Zelei's apology statement online and sneered inwardly.
This Lu Zelei was very good at reading the situation.
Knowing Nangong Shanshan was finished, he quickly distanced himself from her. His apology also touched many people, and the comment section was full of support, urging him to return to the stage and shine...
Zhang Meiyu suddenly returned, followed by a young woman with shoulder-length black hair.
"Xiaomin, she's standing at our doorstep and says she's here to see you," Zhang Meiyu said.
Lu Sisi, carrying two gift boxes in her left and right hands, stood shyly in the living room, her head slightly bowed, and remained silent.
"What is it?"
Tang Xiaomin asked. Lu Sisi then softly explained her reason for coming.
"I'm here to apologize on behalf of my brother. I'm sorry."
Lu Sisi bowed a standard 90-degree bow.
"My brother is still hospitalized, and he said he is very sorry for the trouble he caused you. This is a small token of my appreciation. I hope you can accept it and forgive my brother's reckless ignorance."
This Lu Sisi was from the same school as Tang Xiaomin.
However, she was so low-key that she had no presence in a crowd.
Tang Xiaomin's only impression of her was from the time she attended a show with Tang Ye; she had brief contact with her on set.
Lu Sisi gave the impression of a well-behaved lady.
Lu Zelei was in the entertainment industry and accustomed to navigating social circles. It wasn't surprising that he sent Lu Sisi on this errand.
Tang Xiaomin remained silent for a moment. Lu Sisi then said timidly, "I know you've been suffering from cyberbullying, and it must be hard. If you're still not satisfied, you can scold me."
...
Tang Xiaomin was speechless.
She didn't enjoy pointless verbal arguments. Rather than scolding Lu Sisi, it would be more satisfying to beat up Lu Zelei.
Besides, she had already done that.
With Lu Zelei's current attitude, she couldn't do anything to him for the time being.
"Since you've apologized, you can take this back."
Lu Sisi's expression immediately turned humble, and she said self-deprecatingly, "I only bought some ordinary tea. I assume you're not lacking in such things at home."
"If you can forgive my brother, then I can give him an account when I return. Thank you. I won't disturb you any longer."
Lu Sisi did not insist. Instead, she heeded Tang Xiaomin's words and took the gifts back with her.
"That person really has no brains. You were polite to her, and she took it seriously. She really doesn't understand anything about human relationships."
Zhang Meiyu immediately complained.
"She even brought gifts to your house. Even if you verbally refused, there's no reason to take them back. No wonder she's not doing well."
"What, do you want her gifts?" Tang Xiaomin asked.
Zhang Meiyu shook her head.
"I've seen better things than that. Why would I covet her two cans of tea?"