Chapter 77: It's a Real Waste That You Didn't Go into Marketing

The accompanying photo was of her lying on the balcony at home, basking in the sunshine. The image was so beautiful it resembled a painting, instantly calming any restless heart.

After expressing their deep concern, the fans launched into a frenzy of admiration for her beauty.

“She’s so beautiful, so beautiful! How can someone this gorgeous also take down bad guys?”

“A lecher from the Northwest collapses in response.”

“When I’m 120 and a reporter asks me, ‘Granny, what’s your secret to longevity?’ I’ll look at Jiang Sui’s photo, trembling, and say, ‘I won’t close my eyes in this life unless I get to kiss her.’”

“Sobbing, sobbing, my Jiang Sui is so stunning. Why didn’t I inherit even a tenth of her beauty?”

Of course, it wasn’t long before anti-fans appeared, questioning the authenticity of the video. Many bystanders suspected it was yet another publicity stunt orchestrated by Jiang Sui.

“Jiang Sui is up to her old tricks again, trying to stir up hype. Where in this video do you see her getting attacked?”

“Am I the only one who thinks Jiang Sui is just starting up another round of self-promotion? She’s notorious for this, yet people still buy it?”

“That pattern of speech in the above post disgusts me every time. If you really think you’re the only one, why bother posting at all?”

“(smile) I’m camping out on Weibo today. If anyone slanders my Jiang Sui, I’ll flame you so hard your own mother won’t recognize you.”

“Absolutely hilarious. The people in this trending topic are so gullible. It’s obvious the parenting reality show is scripted to whitewash Jiang Sui’s image. The video is clearly edited—all just a shameless grab for attention. And people still believe it?”

As the arguments raged on, someone went straight to the police’s official social media and asked for verification. Not long after, the account replied with a single word: “True.”

That single authoritative word instantly extinguished the smoke of battle. No one questioned the authenticity of the video any longer. Even if a few anti-fans tried, righteous bystanders quickly shut them down.

Jiang Sui watched the edited video, noting how those men were made to look even more menacing, paired with an intense background score. It was brilliant. Shi Heng was truly a professional at this.

In the original footage, she had been the one threatening those men, while they glared at her, clearly wanting to run away. But with this masterful editing, the video highlighted the men’s aggression toward her, even adding some shaky camera movement to convey the fear of the person filming, making it easier for viewers to immerse themselves in the scene.

Other than the fact that she hadn’t been the least bit afraid at the time, the rest of the video captured the scene perfectly.

Just as Jiang Sui was admiring the video, Shi Heng called.

“Jiang Sui, did you check Weibo? What do you think?”

“Nicely done,” Jiang Sui praised without reservation. “It’s a waste you’re not running a marketing account.”

Shi Heng gave a dismissive snort. “That’s nothing.” The pride in his youthful voice was unmistakable.

“But you—be extra careful. Making the video public and generating buzz is meant to warn off whoever’s behind this, so they won’t dare act rashly for the time being,” he muttered. “No idea who you’ve offended. What did the police say?”

Jiang Sui glanced at the man in loungewear, sitting by the floor-to-ceiling window, sipping his tea.

“They said it was someone who just didn’t like me and decided to cause trouble. Nothing else was disclosed. Just focus on your own work; I’ll be fine.”

Shi Heng felt reassured by her words. He had been worried that Jiang Sui might have gotten tangled with someone dangerous, which could cause more trouble down the line. Yet, strangely, whenever Jiang Sui spoke with such confidence, he unfailingly believed her.

“Oh right, an hour ago, a talk show sent an invitation. They’re mainly inviting guests from ‘Mom Is a Hero’ to capitalize on your live show’s popularity and boost their ratings. I’ve already accepted on your behalf. The recording is scheduled for two weeks from now.”