CHAPTER 287: CHAPTER 288: THE LAST LIFELINE

But no one believed her anymore.

The restaurant was bustling with business, with many onlookers, including reporters, customers, and waitstaff.

However, under the deliberate control of the reporters, the confidentiality had been maximized.

After all, Baiyue Media was wealthy and powerful, having invested a huge amount in "Behind the Scenes Star". Everyone thought Senior Sister was sure to come out on top.

But with Senior Sister running into trouble halfway through, this "Little Tang Wu" could be said to be the last trump card besides her.

Even if Baiyue Media wanted to let her go, they had to consider the cost.

The young reporter confidently sent out the news in hand.

But as they waited and waited, after a few minutes, they received an unexpected reply that left people dumbfounded.

The response was brief: no need.

The young reporter was petrified, afraid of making some mistake, and directly called the headquarters, asking, "Did you make a mistake? Baiyue Media doesn’t want Tang Gu anymore?"

Such news, for a newcomer, was a fatal blow!

It could be said, once spread, Little Tang Wu wouldn’t just be disgraced; she would become a rat crossing the street!

After all, Tang Wu was not so easy to imitate, the fans alone, each one’s spit could directly drown her.

The person in charge at the headquarters was also puzzled and said, "She must be crazy, but they did indeed say that, so since that’s the case, go ahead and release it."

The young reporter hesitated, guessing, "Is it because Tang Gu offended someone high up at Baiyue Media, so..."

"Why do you care so much? Just send it!"

The young reporter dared not delay, yet lamented such a good opportunity for promotion and a raise, worked through the night editing the latest news, and sent it out with added sensationalism.

Indeed, as soon as it went out, the internet blew up!

The popularity of the show "Behind the Scenes Star" was infuriating, and as one of the most-watched contestants, Tang Gu’s popularity was no less than the attention drawn by the Senior Sister’s disappearance.

The Weibo posts that Tang Gu had made previously were all dug up for mockery.

"Weren’t you saying that you always looked just like Tang Wu since childhood, so people kept asking for your autograph?" Attached was a photo of Guo Feifei’s plastic surgery records, "You sure didn’t look much like Tang Wu when you were little!"

"I knew it was impossible for two people to look so alike in this world. As expected, she’s a plastic surgery freak, even claiming to be all-natural, disgusting!"

"Ah, my heart is broken, I feel like my love has gone to the dogs, turning from fan to hater."

"Turning from fan to hater +1"

"Turning from fan to hater +2"

"Garbage Tang Gu, go die!"

"No matter what, I will always support you, Bu Gu, I like your singing, I will love you forever!"

"To the one above, do you know she was kept in college and even had an abortion? She conned her sugar daddy out of money for plastic surgery, then turned around to tell you she’s a natural beauty. You still like her?"

...

Tang Gu practically became a rat crossing the street, watching those news articles and posts full of malice, and even comments cursing her, she broke down into desperate sobs.

Her agent was also frantic, looking everywhere for PR help, but it was a drop in the ocean.

Tang Gu continuously tried to call Bai Yuejie, but every time she dialed, she only heard a reminder that the phone was turned off.

Tang Gu slumped onto the sofa, defeated and powerless, and cried bitterly in pain.

It was over, all over...

Everything she wanted, everything she dreamed of, was all over...

’Ding dong’

The doorbell rang.

Tang Gu suddenly raised her head, as if grasping at the last straw, she rushed to open the door.

Whoever was coming at this hour must be able to save her!

But when the door opened, Tang Gu stiffened in place.

Standing at the door was a woman, her camel-colored trench coat giving her a sharp and capable look, curly hair casually tied at the back of her head, wearing a dark brown naval cap, her face masked in pitch-black that shone with a dark luster.

At the sight of her, the vivid red lips suddenly curled into a smile, "Hi."