ASTNovels Chapter 2857 She Doesn't Deserve It
Chapter 2857 She Doesn't Deserve It
Lee Ji-eun felt a surge of anger rising from her heart to the top of her head, almost burning away her reason.
She stared intently at the screen.
She had imagined this scene countless times. Originally, she should have been the one standing next to Shi Ye, and they should have been smiling at each other, perfectly in sync.
Reality, however, was like a resounding slap in the face, striking her hard across the cheek.
Why Charlene?
Why is Xia Lin, who is inferior to her in every way, allowed to stand next to Shi Ye?
Charlene doesn't deserve her at all!
What she found even more unbearable was that even though she had already been kicked out of the show, they wouldn't even give her a shred of dignity.
Instead of deleting the programs he recorded, he released them and let himself be criticized.
This is absolutely outrageous.
Overwhelmed with resentment and grievance, Lee Ji-eun could no longer contain herself and dialed her uncle's number.
Her voice trembled, and she almost gritted her teeth as she asked, "Uncle, about the show... can we sue them?"
She had hoped that her uncle would stand by her side as before, even if it was just to mediate.
But the response on the other end of the phone was like a bucket of ice water poured over my head.
Her uncle's tone was calm to the point of cruelty as he told her, "The production team needs topics and buzz, and because of you, the company suffered heavy losses before. So, when we were discussing terminating the contract, they relaxed their terms."
As a result, some economic losses were reduced.
Therefore, this matter cannot be sued.
Lee Ji-eun's fingers trembled slightly as she held the phone, feeling so angry that she felt cold all over and almost crushed it.
So, behind her being ridiculed by the entire internet and enduring humiliation, her uncle also played a part.
Are these the relatives she has always trusted and relied on?
She choked back tears, barely able to utter a complete sentence: "How could you do this! I'm... your own niece!"
The uncle's tone was clearly impatient, even a little annoyed. He said coldly, "You know you're my niece. If it weren't for me recommending you, would I be in such a bad situation?"
If you really think about all my losses, you should be grateful that I haven't asked you for compensation. What more do you expect from me?
I advise you to behave yourself during this time and stop causing trouble.
Otherwise, I won't get involved in your affairs anymore, and don't come looking for me again!
After saying that, he hung up the phone directly.
Lee Ji-eun held her phone, her eyes red with anger.
Especially seeing Xia Lin's undisguised affection in the video, while Shi Ye's attitude towards her was so gentle and different.
They all like him, so why does Shi Ye treat them differently?
Why should I be the only one to be ignored and neglected?
This feeling of unfairness made her feel so uncomfortable that she could hardly breathe.
Just then, her phone rang again, and the caller ID showed John.
His voice carried a hint of concern as he said, "Are you alright? Would you like to come out and relax a bit?"
At this moment, Lee Ji-eun was in a state of confusion and had no time to think about anything else. She could only give a perfunctory reply: "No, I don't want to drag you into this. Besides, I don't want to involve you."
After all, the police are still investigating at the racetrack, and now I've been thrust into the spotlight again, making things even more complicated.
John firmly stated, "You know I don't care, and the police won't find anything wrong with it, so you can rest assured."
After listening, Lee Ji-eun hesitated slightly, pondered for a moment, and finally agreed.
After all, in her view, this person could still be of some use.
……
Xia Lin wasn't too surprised to see Lee Ji-eun being bombarded with criticism.
At the same time, her heart pounded with anxiety, wondering if she too would be subjected to a barrage of criticism.
After all, one of the trending topics was very prominent: Xia Lin likes Shi Ye.
It was brazenly displayed at the top of the trending searches, so blatantly.
Charlene almost choked.
She shakily clicked into the comments section to read them.
I expected a torrent of criticism, but surprisingly, there weren't many negative comments; the vast majority of the content was...
"These two seem kind of interesting?"
"Those who know it are familiar with it as a competitive variety show, but those who don't might think it's a dating show."
"I absolutely love watching dating reality shows, they're so sweet!"
"Emily is the number one fan of their sweet moments. From the moment she started drawing lots to when she deliberately pushed Shi Ye to do push-ups, she was intentionally or unintentionally bringing them together the whole time."
"If she doesn't become a singer in the future, she could definitely become a matchmaker!"
Some people in the comments section empathized with her, saying, "Ah, I understand Xia Lin's feelings so well. Unrequited love is really hard, but sometimes, you feel an indescribable sweetness in your heart."
"It's really sweet. Although Shi Ye doesn't think there's any real progress yet, he really takes good care of Xia Lin and always protects her."
Of course, some viewers raised concerns with a hint of wariness: "Is this... definitely not the behavior of a scumbag?"
"Sister, a scumbag is someone who plays with feelings and is irresponsible."
But look at Shi Ye, how is he a jerk? He has always treated Xia Lin like his own sister, neither deceiving her feelings nor deliberately flirting with her, nor letting her get into an ambiguous relationship.
How can such a sincere person be considered a scumbag?
"That's right. The two families know each other and have always had a good relationship. It's only natural that they would get together. There's absolutely nothing wrong with it."
"One is a wild, untamed, and rebellious top race car driver, and the other is a gentle, obedient, professional, and responsible doctor. This strong contrast is simply captivating! Who wouldn't love this kind of setup?"
"Before, when Lee Ji-eun liked Shi Ye, you all cursed her so harshly, calling her scheming and pretentious. Xia Lin is also after him, right? Why is your attitude different? Isn't this blatant double standards?"
"The reason is actually very simple! It's because Xia Lin is well-behaved and sensible. She never causes trouble, never uses any disgusting tricks, and never hurts anyone. On the contrary, she always cares about Shi Ye."
"When Shi Ye went into the sea to find food, her anxious eyes clearly showed her worry, but he lost because of Lee Ji-eun!"
"Don't compare that woman to Xia Lin, okay? They're not even the same kind of people. Xia Lin deserves to be treated gently!"
"If they really get together, I sincerely congratulate them!"
Charlene was quite surprised after reading the comments.
Nobody's criticizing me?
Just as she was briefly confused, her phone suddenly vibrated repeatedly. It was a message from Jessica, her tone urgent: "Shengxia, are you there? Check the message!"
Charlene replied with a question mark, slightly puzzled.
Jessica tossed over several compressed documents, then excitedly added, "Did you watch Shino's variety show debut today? I think their editing wasn't perfect enough."
These original footage clips need to be edited by you personally to truly express the delicate and heart-fluttering atmosphere of a secret crush.
So please! Could you help me edit one version—no, I mean several versions in different styles?