This director is vindictive.

Chapter 254 My head hurts, send me money!

Although Chen Mo had guessed before that this matter was probably not over, he did not expect it to become a trending topic so quickly.

Moreover, the situation is showing a trend of escalating further.

Because the video of the scene was uploaded by multiple people, and the platform's algorithm amplified the trend, the topic quickly went viral.

However, so far, the comments from netizens are generally quite positive.

"Both parties share responsibility for the collision at the corner, right? And Jing Tian had a great attitude, without any celebrity airs, thumbs up!"

"Walking without looking where you're going? You think you can just bump into celebrities like that?"

"Is the person upstairs an idiot? Celebrities are people too. What does bumping into someone have to do with a celebrity's identity in that situation?"

"Waiting for the follow-up. But Chen Mo and Jing Tian shopping together, tsk tsk, it seems like only Jing Tian gets this kind of treatment, right?"

"It's been so long since we've seen Professor Do and Cheon Song-yi together. Let's check out this gossip first!"

"We finally managed to go out together after all this time, and then this happened. How incredibly unlucky!"

"This even made it to the trending topics? They didn't do it on purpose, keyboard warriors, shut up!"

Jing Tian, ​​the person involved, later posted an apology: "I accidentally bumped into an elderly woman on the ancient street today, and I'm really sorry! I've accompanied her to the check-up, and she's fine. I'll definitely be more careful in the future. Thank you for your concern."

Chen Mo also reposted this time with the caption: "It's okay, I'll hold on tighter next time."

"Holy crap, Chen Mo, that bastard, has finally shown his doting side for the first time in a direct and undeniable way. This dog food is really plentiful!"

"Damn it, hold on tighter next time! Do you think you're walking a pet?"

"Upstairs, your thought process is truly bizarre. The person said to hold hands tightly, not to walk a pet?"

"So sweet, so affectionate! The Sweet Mo couple is amazing, no wonder they're treated like the main wife!"

This is the helplessness of public figures. What was originally a very small matter was somehow turned into a trending topic by the public.

Although public opinion seems relatively normal now, Chen Mo knows that sometimes, you can't test human nature.

However, this was a minor matter for Chen Mo, and he didn't care much about how things developed. Jing Tian, ​​on the other hand, was clearly in a bad mood because of it.

"What's wrong? It's nothing, and it's not your fault." Chen Mo reached out and ruffled Jing Tian's hair, his thumb wiping away the moisture from the corner of her eye.

"Yes, I saw the news too."

Mom came out of the kitchen with a fruit platter, stuck a piece of apple into Jing Tian's hand, and said, "When you're walking, corners are blind spots. Besides, that old lady is fine, isn't she? The doctor said she didn't even get a scratch."

Jing Tian held the apple in her hand, head down, and remained silent.

"Mommy, hello!" Little Dou Dou suddenly slid off the sofa, barefoot, wobbling and running to Jing Tian. She stretched out her little arms and jumped into her arms. "Hug!"

Jing Tian instinctively caught her daughter, and the little one immediately took advantage of the situation, climbing onto her lap and wrapping her chubby arms around her neck. "Mommy smells so good!" she said, then leaned over and gave her a big kiss on the cheek, leaving her face covered in saliva.

Jing Tian was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but laugh.

"Look, even your daughter is more open-minded than you."

Mom took the opportunity to stuff another piece of apple into Xiaodoudou's mouth: "Alright, stop looking so gloomy. If you keep this up, my granddaughter will think her mother is a little crybaby."

"Mom!" Jing Tian's ears burned as she coaxed, dragging out a long, sweet voice.

Chen Mo chuckled and pulled the mother and daughter into his arms: "Did you hear that? Mom has spoken, this matter is over."

Little DouDou, sandwiched between the two, looked left and right, then suddenly raised her little hand: "Flip it!"

The whole family burst into laughter.

Afterwards, Chen Mo's other female confidantes also called to inquire about what had happened.

This was a minor matter to begin with; it will pass quickly.

But to Chen Mo's surprise, the bodyguard Brother Li called early the next morning.

"A reporter came to the hospital to interview us, and things aren't quite right. Their attitude is different from yesterday," Brother Li said on the phone.

"What happened? Have the test results come out yet?" Chen Mo asked, his brows furrowed slightly.

"The results are in, and everything looks fine!" Brother Li said.

"Something's not right. What did they say?" Chen Mo asked again.

“That old man keeps complaining of a headache, and they know who you are now, so they're probably up to something,” Brother Li said.

The sound of papers rustling came from the other end of the phone: "Brain CT scan, X-ray, blood test, even two ECGs, all the indicators are normal! But you know, headaches."

Chen Mo frowned immediately. Even doctors wouldn't dare say it's nothing serious, because headaches are a universal remedy, and you can't just say they're talking nonsense.

"What did the doctor say?" Chen Mo asked.

"The doctor just said that even though you fell on your butt and didn't hit your head, the headache could still be caused by that fall. I asked the doctor privately, but he didn't dare to say anything," Brother Li said.

Chen Mo knew this tactic all too well—no wounds, no bruises, but just say you feel dizzy and nauseous. The hospital can't guarantee anything, so the family can make a scene for three months straight.

"Did they make any demands?" Chen Mo asked after a moment's thought.

"No, they just complained of a headache, and the doctor suggested another brain MRI. Also, the other party's children gave some questionable answers in the interview. You'll see in the news later, but I didn't hear the details clearly," Brother Li said.

Chen Mo sneered. As expected, human nature really can't withstand the test.

Yesterday, the other party was very magnanimous, as if everyone was at fault and they wouldn't cause trouble if there was no problem. But after just one night, their attitude completely changed.

At the same time, public opinion on the internet began to shift.

#Jing Tian's hit-and-run incident takes a dramatic turn#
#Jing Tian hits and injures an elderly person, then refuses to pay compensation#
#Jing Tian suspected of being a victim of a staged accident#
Three trending topics, with popularity soaring.

Chen Mo also saw the interview video that the reporter posted online.

Chen Mo stared at the video on his phone screen, his gaze growing colder and colder.

In the video, the man whose face is blurred is accusing the camera: "From yesterday until now, they only showed up when they delivered it, and they haven't shown up since!"

The woman next to him chimed in, "My mom has a terrible headache right now. For big stars like them, those checkup and medical expenses are nothing, but we're just an ordinary family. All those expenses are a huge burden for us."

Jing Tian stood to the side, her fingers unconsciously twisting together: "How could they do this? We clearly left Brother Li at the hospital, and we paid for all the check-up fees."

Chen Mo sneered and tossed his phone onto the sofa: "You acted pretty convincingly."

The video was still playing when the reporter's voice came through: "Did the other party explicitly state that they would not take responsibility?"

"That's not true."

The man stammered, "I just feel that since she was the one who hit him, shouldn't she at least come and see for herself?"

"So, your demand is that the other party should come and visit, right?"

“Yes! Shouldn’t that be?” the man retorted.

"How could they do this?" Jing Tian said, somewhat annoyed.

"It's nothing! It seems someone taught them to say that!" Chen Mo said casually, stroking his chin.

At this moment, he wasn't angry at all; in fact, he was almost amused by his own anger.

It's unbelievable that any Tom, Dick, or Harry dares to try and extort money from people, and they've even managed to extort money from me!

As for why the other party is so fearless? It's actually quite simple. Usually, when celebrities encounter this kind of situation, they just pay some money to settle it.

To put it bluntly, it's about paying someone to talk. After all, this kind of public opinion, regardless of the outcome, is very troublesome for public figures if it drags on for too long.

Yesterday, they were being very polite and courteous, but suddenly their attitude changed drastically. Anyone with half a brain knows what happened.

Although he didn't explicitly ask for compensation, it was written all over his face.

You know what, their strategy is actually quite good for celebrities.

After all, you pay to avoid trouble.

For celebrities, if a few tens of thousands of yuan can resolve the matter and even get the other party to speak well of them, they naturally won't cause any further trouble.

But Chen Mo had no intention of spending money to settle things peacefully!
Seeing that several trending topics had turned "boiling," Chen Mo sneered, but still looked at Jing Tian with some concern.

"What are you thinking?" Chen Mo asked.

Although he didn't want to encourage this trend, this matter would have a greater impact on Jing Tian.

"Huh? What?" Jing Tian asked, somewhat puzzled.

“If you find it troublesome, you can pay some money to have some peace and quiet,” Chen Mo said. “But isn’t she alright? Why should I pay her?” Jing Tian was still the same Jing Tian, ​​looking at Chen Mo with a suspicious expression, as if she didn’t understand.

"Hmm, then I won't pay! I want to see what they're made of to dare cause this trouble!" Chen Mo said disdainfully.

At this moment, public opinion has indeed shifted somewhat because of this interview.

"What they said is right. If you hit someone, you should at least take care of them yourself, right?"

"Didn't they say yesterday that the checkup showed there was nothing seriously wrong?"

"What's with this headache? Could it be that he's having second thoughts after finding out Chen Mo and Jing Tian's identities?"

"It can't be that bad, they didn't say they wanted any compensation or anything."

"Waiting for updates! But surely Chen Mo and the others didn't even cover the hospital check-up fees?"

"Yes, if that's the case, then it is indeed a bit excessive."

"Chen Mo and Jing Tian aren't short of money, are they? It can't be that bad, right?"

Netizens were unsure of the reasoning behind it, so the discussion was relatively restrained, but even so, the topic remained highly popular.

Who can blame them when they're both at the peak of their popularity!
"Should we go to the hospital to visit him?" Jing Tian asked.

"No need! Since you're not looking to spend money for peace and quiet, there's no need to do such a thing! Do you really think the other party has something to say?" Chen Mo countered.

Jing Tian shook his head.

"That settles it then. Don't worry about this, I'll handle it," Chen Mo said.

"Okay!" Jing Tian nodded obediently.

Chen Mo picked up his phone and called Brother Li, who was at the hospital.

"Boss, the other party wants to do a check-up. What should I do now?" Brother Li asked.

"Don't worry about it. Just let them do whatever tests they want. Just make sure to keep the payment receipts and test reports safe!" Chen Mo said calmly.

Didn't the other person say they had a headache?

No problem, Chen Mo certainly doesn't lack that little bit of money. Want to do a check-up? No problem! Do whatever you want.

Chen Mo can pay for these things now, but whatever he spends later, the other party will have to pay back.

Moreover, the truth cannot be hidden, and the false cannot be made true.

Want to be famous? I'll grant your wish!
Meanwhile, many people online are also following the trend.

Some so-called professionals began to analyze and interpret the "hit-and-run" video.

The main focus is on determining whose responsibility it is.

"It depends on the specific circumstances at the time. Because it was a corner, a blind spot, normally both parties would each bear half the responsibility. However, in practice, if the other party's injury is related to your actions, the amount of damages will be determined based on the degree of causation. Calculate how much your actions contributed to the other party's injury and whether your actions were intentional."

If the other person's injury has nothing to do with you, and is due to an accident or their own responsibility, then you bear no responsibility.

However, in this specific incident, since neither party acted intentionally, is the elderly person's "injury" related to Jing Tian? The answer is yes!

Because the responsibility is divided equally between the two individuals, from this perspective, whoever is injured is truly in the right!

This video interpretation seems impartial, but in reality, it's completely off-track.

The main problem is that the video points out that "the elderly person was injured," which is actually misleading to the audience.

Of course, this may not necessarily be intentional on the other party's part. Rather, this interpretation is natural. Jing Tian and the elderly are clearly a recognized vulnerable group.

Jing Tian is a celebrity with a huge fortune, so naturally everyone would feel that she should take responsibility and pay compensation, since she doesn't need that little bit of money, right?

Chen Mo wasn't flustered at all, because things were different now.

The longer this matter drags on, the more advantageous it will be for our side.

In reality, all the other party can do is complain about having a headache.

Reporters came in waves, but they kept repeating the same things.

Gradually, netizens also began to feel that something was wrong.

"No, I'm starting to think something's not right! Could my headache be fake?"

"Haha, upstairs, you're only just realizing this? I've had a feeling something was off for a while now. Who keeps complaining of headaches all the time? Yeah, back when I was in school, a headache was the go-to excuse for taking sick leave."

"The problem is, the hospital tests should be fine, right? If there were any problems, they would have announced them already. So here's the question: if the old woman keeps complaining of headaches, will Chen Mo and Jing Tian still have to take care of her in her old age and see her off when she dies?"

"It's excessive to take care of someone in their old age and see them off in their final days. But I think Chen Mo and Jing Tian are so rich, this is completely unnecessary. Just pay some money and consider it as paying to avoid trouble."

"I don't agree with what the person upstairs said. Yes, Chen Mo and Jing Tian are indeed rich, but so what? It's precisely because of your kind of thinking that this bad trend is encouraged, okay? If you have no problem, then don't go looking for trouble. Going for trouble is just extortion, okay?"

"I support Chen Mo and Jing Tian this time. You're all fine now, so what's the point of staying in the hospital every day? I used to think it was wrong of Jing Tian not to visit someone after hitting them, but now I suddenly feel that we shouldn't tolerate this kind of person."

Public opinion has begun to shift.

After all, people aren't stupid. The biggest problem with this is that the other party is actually fine!

This outcome was clearly unexpected by the family.

They started to panic too.

"Boss, the other party wants to meet with you." Brother Li called.

"What do you want to talk about?" Chen Mo asked casually.

"The other party said they wanted to discuss compensation for the elderly person's lost wages, nutritional expenses, and emotional distress," Brother Li said.

"Heh, send me those payment receipts and examination reports that I asked you to keep," Chen Mo said with a sneer.

"Okay! So how should I reply to them?" Brother Li asked.

“Go talk to them. Tell them you have full authority to represent them. I’m quite curious to see what kind of demands they might make. Oh, and if you can record it, then record it; if that’s not convenient, then record it. Send it to me later!” Chen Mo said after thinking for a moment.

"I understand!"

Soon, Chen Mo received the payment receipt and examination report from Brother Li.

Good heavens, this is truly good heavens! Even Chen Mo was speechless.

In just a few days, I underwent dozens of tests, both big and small, from head to toe, inside and out; almost every possible test was done.

The cost of the examination alone is tens of thousands!
Chen Mo had never even heard of many of the tests.

I've learned a lot!

"So many?" Jing Tian was also taken aback when she saw so many reports.

"This old man is in pretty good health? So many tests, and there are no problems at all." She then said with some surprise.

Even Chen Mo was somewhat surprised by this, because he hadn't really noticed these things before.

But when Jing Tian said that, he was genuinely surprised.

Normally, when a person reaches the age of sixty, they will have some health problems to some extent.

However, the doctors' diagnoses on these test reports showed that, apart from slightly high blood pressure, there was nothing wrong with anything else. Well, not that there was nothing wrong at all, but at least, the headache problem could not be explained by these reports.

"His body is even better than mine!" Jing Tian exclaimed, clicking her tongue in amazement.

Chen Mo couldn't help but smile slightly.

Chen Mo quickly blurred out the name and sent it out directly.

This matter has been controversial for the past few days.

It's still trending on social media.

After all, the results weren't out yet, and neither Chen Mo nor Jing Tian said a word.

Therefore, it is precisely this incident that has kept netizens paying close attention to it.

It just goes to show that there are all sorts of birds in a big forest, although public opinion is starting to lean towards Chen Mo and Jing Tian.

However, some people still believe that since Chen Mo and Jing Tian are so rich, they should just consider it a donation to help the poor, since they don't need that little bit of money anyway.

The key point is that, incredibly, quite a few people actually support this bizarre statement.

(End of this chapter)