The live broadcast room of the program team was filled with incredibly consistent bullet comments: A divine song of the century!!!
After the song ended, Ike personally stepped forward, took Tang Xiaomin's hand, and held it up, shouting in broken Chinese: Goddess!!!
Goddess!
Goddess!
...
The host asked Ike: "What is your evaluation of this young partner? What were her performances during your collaboration?"
Ike looked very excited at the moment, seemingly still recovering from the state he was just in.
Ike said: "Xiaomin has a great understanding of electronic music. This song, 'Freedom,' is the result of our joint creation. The climax of the song came from Xiaomin's inspiration. She is amazing, and I hope to continue collaborating with her."
"She is truly a rare genius."
Ike, who stands at the pinnacle of electronic music, rarely praises people.
At this moment, his evaluation of Tang Xiaomin was particularly high.
The audience below became indignant.
"They said Xiaomin was plagiarizing before, and now those people have been slapped in the face."
"People without ability just suspect others of plagiarism, while those with ability prove themselves with their works."
"People nowadays live too suppressed lives. They criticize everything they see, just to find a sense of existence. Arguing with such people is like arguing with a dog; it's not only meaningless but also makes you look like a lunatic."
...
The program recording continued until half-past eleven. Tang Xiaomin sat in the guest seats, patiently waiting.
Finally, the recording was over.
After changing clothes backstage, Shu Ya and a few others excitedly waited for Tang Xiaomin when she came out.
Lin Keke, as usual, was taking selfies and group photos with a flurry of clicks.
Qian Lili couldn't help but tease: "Alright Keke, your dad won't agree to you being an internet celebrity, so stop taking pictures."
"But I like it when people give me likes."
Everyone: ...
Liu Feng said: "Late-night snack, anyone?"
"Yes, yes, yes. It's the weekend tomorrow, and the nightlife has just begun. Let's go."
The group, chatting and laughing, went for a late-night snack.
As they walked to the company entrance, Tang Ye suddenly appeared.
"Xiaomin, can I talk to you?"
This was the first time Tang Ye had spoken to Tang Xiaomin in such a gentle manner.
Tang Ye's face lacked its usual pride and was instead filled with a sense of loss.
He looked quite dejected.
"You guys wait for me up ahead, I'll be right there," Tang Xiaomin said.
After Shu Ya and the others left, Tang Xiaomin cast a cold glance at Tang Ye.
"If you have something to say, say it quickly."
Feeling Tang Xiaomin's indifference towards him, Tang Ye finally realized how terribly wrong he had been about her.
Even Ike acknowledged Tang Xiaomin. Tang Ye could no longer deceive himself about his prejudice regarding Tang Xiaomin's talent.
He regretted it.
"If I hadn't thrown your things out of the room, if I hadn't ruined your performance outfit, if I hadn't treated you like that... would you not have exposed me online?"
In this world, what are all these 'ifs'?
What use is it to say these things now?
Tang Xiaomin said, word by word: "But you already did."
She remembered everything the Tang family had done to her, clearly and profoundly etched in her memory.
At this moment, Tang Ye lowered his head, not even having the courage to look at Tang Xiaomin's cold eyes.
Those eyes seemed to constantly remind him of the excessive things he had done to her.
"I was wrong. I shouldn't have targeted you because of Yiyi. Can you..."
Tang Xiaomin interrupted Tang Ye.
"Can you forgive me, is that it?"
Tang Ye nodded.
He wasn't the type of person who would refuse to admit his mistakes.
His apology was also sincere.
"Heh."
A mocking smile curved Tang Xiaomin's lips as she retorted.
"Tang Ye, if one day, Tang Yiyi and I both fall into the water, and you can only save one, who would you save?"
...
Tang Xiaomin posed this quintessential dilemma, observing Tang Ye's reaction.
Tang Ye's eyes darted away, unwilling to meet Tang Xiaomin's gaze.
"How could you and Yiyi fall into the water? You're deliberately making things difficult for me."
Making things difficult?
Tang Xiaomin didn't think so.
Because in the near future, that day would come.
Tang Yiyi's true colors had been revealed, but Tang Ye genuinely liked her.
Although he had let go for now, if that day truly came, would he really be able to remain impartial?
At this moment, Tang Ye's reaction had already revealed everything.
"Heh." Tang Xiaomin suddenly laughed.
Finally, the expression on her face turned grim, suppressing something.
"Tang Ye, I will never forgive you."
Tang Xiaomin said, walking forward.
Suddenly, Tang Ye grabbed her arm.
"Let go of me, or I'll beat you to death right now!"
Tang Xiaomin was truly angered at this moment.
Tang Ye looked helpless.
"Xiaomin, ever since you came back, the Tang family has been in chaos. You've done many things. What is your ultimate purpose?"
His apology failed, and he started blaming her instead.
...
Tang Ye wasn't usually very smart, but when it came to Tang Xiaomin, he was exceptionally perceptive.
"I don't care what your purpose is. We are a family, and you don't want to see the Tang family in such a mess, do you? From now on, don't do anything that causes disharmony in the family. Mom and Dad have been very unhappy because of you lately."
So, Tang Ye was blaming Tang Xiaomin for the issues between Zhang Meiyu and Tang Zhongcheng.
Tang Xiaomin fiercely shook off Tang Ye's hand.
"Tang Ye, go ask Tang Zhongcheng what he has done to wrong Zhang Meiyu. Don't be an idiot and just accuse me."
After saying this, Tang Xiaomin left.
Tang Ye stood there, deep in thought.
Could it be that something had really happened between his parents that they didn't know about?
And that's why his parents were arguing so fiercely?
The shares of Tang Corporation had always been solely in his mother's hands, and she held the highest position in the family. Why had she suddenly changed?
Why was she suddenly so good to Tang Xiaomin?
Tang Ye decided to investigate thoroughly.
Tang Xiaomin and Qian Lili went to Liu Feng's family's barbecue restaurant for a late-night snack.
After eating their fill, it was already half-past twelve.
Tang Xiaomin looked at the occasional wandering spirits on the main road and thought of someone.
It was time to go home.
Liu Feng said: "I'll take Lili, Shu Ya, and Keke home. They're all on the same route."
"Lingyun, you take Xiaomin. You two are on the same way."
With the pleasant arrangements made, everyone walked out of the barbecue restaurant together.
Liu Feng and the others left first.
A moment later, Ye Lingyun pulled up in his bright red Ferrari next to Tang Xiaomin.
"Let's go."
After getting into the car, it drove smoothly down the road. At this time, there were not many cars around.
Tang Xiaomin suddenly said: "You are from the Ye family. Do you know why Old Master Ye arranged a marriage before birth? I wasn't even born then, so how did he know I was a girl?"