Roses in Flames

Ji Chen showed no remorse for killing the man; instead, he was filled with a self-righteous and obstinate defiance.

"They deserve to die, I did nothing wrong, I was acting on behalf of God! If I had warped values ​​and was a bad person, why would I have tens of millions of followers?"

Having said that, he glanced contemptuously at Xiao Lin, "You'd better release me as soon as possible, otherwise, if my fans cause a ruckus, it's not just that they might massacre your official website, but younger fans might also do foolish things because they can't handle the shock. You don't want to see so many young lives lost, do you? Can you stinking cops bear such a heavy responsibility?"

Xiao Lin looked at Ji Chen, who was still trying to exonerate himself even at this point, and his eyes became even more sharp and cold. "Ji Chen, you are truly ignorant and fearless. First, the law will not favor any murderer just because you have a large number of fans. A life for a life is a matter of course, and your twisted logic is worthless in the face of the law. Second, if your fans really take extreme actions, the root cause lies with you, the murderer idol, not with law enforcement agencies. Third, threatening police officers will only make your crime more serious. Fans are not your shield. You have committed a crime and will be punished by law! I have said before, the net of justice is vast, and nothing escapes it."

Ji Chen realized that he had nowhere to escape and only death was possible. The color drained from his face quickly.

With his hands clenched into fists, he cried out, his emotions running high and he was on the verge of collapse, "Officer, I don't want to die. Give me another chance. I can donate all my assets to those in need. I'm willing to spend the rest of my life atoning for my sins..."

Xiao Lin ignored Ji Chen and left the interrogation room with an icy expression.

The police immediately released a case announcement on their official website, listing Ji Chen's time of crime, motive, process, and key evidence.

Blue background with white lettering, conveying a high level of credibility.

Following the announcement, all of Ji Chen's social media accounts were swiftly blocked across the entire internet.

All of their works and endorsements were taken down or terminated.

All past glories were wiped out overnight.

A clear-headed fan immediately unfollowed him.

A small number of extreme fans broke down in tears and even threatened suicide.

Faced with this situation, the police issued a warning in accordance with the law and contacted the family to discipline the child strictly.

As one of the victims of Ji Chen's fandom, Mengmeng was not defeated by the online attacks and insults. She repeatedly posted long articles online, revealing her experience of being a fan and being victimized.

She repeatedly advised those stubborn and extreme fans and guided underage fans who were chasing celebrities.

Everyone has the right to follow celebrities, but they should follow those who embody positive energy. They should not blindly worship celebrities, nor should they give up their studies and careers because of it.

At the same time, the police also released an educational video combining Ji Chen's case of idol worship.

Blindly spending money on in-game purchases, engaging in fan wars, fighting against public authority for one's idol, or even wanting to sacrifice one's life are all unacceptable.

The police officer in the video sincerely pointed out the dangers of extreme idol worship and reminded parents to pay attention to guiding teenagers in their idol worship and to uphold their moral values.

After finishing Ji Chen's case, Ye Yuntang went home.

My aunt, Song Man, came over.

When Mengmeng learned that Song Man was coming, she immediately hid in her room, locked the door, and refused to come out.

Seeing Ye Yuntang return, Song Xuan quickly said, "Tangtang, go and call Mengmeng. Neither your aunt nor I can get her to come out."

Ye Yuntang glanced at Song Man, "Auntie, when Mengmeng comes out later, you won't scold her, will you? There are some things I, as a junior, am not sure if I should say."

Song Man nodded. "Tangtang, say whatever you want to say."

After organizing her thoughts, Ye Yuntang said, "From your perspective, you might think that you should be grateful for the money and effort you put into teaching Mengmeng so many things when she was young. But from Mengmeng's perspective, she has to bear so much pressure at such a young age, carrying your hopes that she will succeed. Have you thought about her feelings? She can't have her own opinions, and even her friendships are interfered with by you. You are using the guise of doing what's best for her to control her life. Doing this will only drive her to the brink."

"In your mind, her explanations are considered talking back, her silence is considered throwing a tantrum, her not speaking is considered being stubborn, her crying is considered being dramatic, and if she doesn't meet your expectations, she's considered useless. In short, everything she does is wrong."

"She was just a teenager. She wasn't bullied at school, but she was bullied by her beloved mother."

"When you tore up her acceptance letter, did you consider her despair?"

Upon hearing Ye Yuntang's words, Song Man remained silent for a long time.

Song Xuan glanced at Song Man, then wiped her reddened eyes. "Tangtang is right. Manman, please don't pressure Mengmeng like that anymore. Even though we are the mothers of our children, we can't be too domineering. We need to have certain boundaries. After all, everyone is an independent individual with their own thoughts."

Ye Yuntang nodded. "Auntie, why do you want Mengmeng to be compared to her cousins? What era are we living in? Are boys more valuable than girls? Even if Mengmeng can't take over the Li family's company, does that mean she's not good enough? Are you doing this for your own selfish desires, to save face, to be vain, or are you truly doing it for Mengmeng's good?"

Song Man was shocked.

She never expected that Ye Yuntang, who was only twenty-five years old, was more intelligent and insightful than she, who was over forty.

"Auntie, if you still want Mengmeng as your daughter, you really need to change your mind."

Song Man nodded. "Actually, I've thought a lot about this lately, and I realize I was wrong before."

Hearing that her aunt had realized her mistake, Ye Yuntang smiled.

She took Song Man's arm and pulled her to the bedroom door.

She knocked on the door. "Mengmeng, it's me."

Upon hearing Ye Yuntang's voice, Mengmeng opened the door. She had just called out "Sister" when she saw Song Man next to Ye Yuntang, and she wanted to close the door immediately.

"Mengmeng, don't close the door. Your mom isn't here to scold you."

Mengmeng stopped closing the door.

She lowered her eyelashes, almost afraid to look Song Man in the eye.

From childhood, she was terrified whenever her mother glared at her.

"Auntie, why don't you and Mengmeng go into the room and talk?" Ye Yuntang tactfully left.

After Song Man closed the door, she looked at her daughter, who dared not approach her or even look her in the eye, and felt an overwhelming sadness in her heart.

"Mengmeng, I used to be too domineering and selfish. I always thought that you would make me proud and that we would be respected in the Li family. Now I realize that this idea was wrong."

"Mom apologizes for what I did in the past, and for tearing up your college acceptance letter. Mom knows that the hurt I caused you can't be made up for with just a few apologies. Mengmeng, Mom really knows she was wrong. From now on, Mom will respect your wishes and will never force you again."

With her head hanging low, Mengmeng felt a surge of turmoil in her heart.

Her blood was churning violently.

She thought her mother had come today to criticize and berate her.

She never expected that she would come to apologize and admit her mistake.

In the past, she wouldn't have dared to even think about it.

Mengmeng raised her tear-filled eyes, her long eyelashes trembling as she looked at Song Man. Her lips trembled violently as if she had Parkinson's disease. "Mom... I was chasing after a star, almost lost my virginity, and spent so much money. Aren't you going to scold me?"

Song Man stepped forward and hugged Mengmeng tightly.

"Silly child, I feel terrible and guilty knowing that you almost lost your virginity. If I hadn't pushed you so hard, you wouldn't have done that. It's my fault."

Mengmeng nestled her tear-streaked face into Song Man's arms, reaching out to hug Song Man back.

She never dreamed that she and her mother could have such an open and honest conversation.

"Mom, I want to repeat a year of high school. I want to learn from Sister Tangtang. Knowledge really can change your life and destiny."

Song Man nodded, "Whatever you do, Mom will support you. Once you get into your dream university, Mom will never tear up your acceptance letter again."

Mengmeng smiled happily, "Thank you, Mom."

night.

Ye Yuntang did not return to her rented apartment, but instead slept with Mengmeng.

"Sister, I heard from Aunt that you and Fu Shili got divorced. I've always felt that Fu Shili wasn't good enough for you."

Ye Yuntang looked at Mengmeng, "Why would you think that?"

"Once during the Spring Festival, when you and Fu Shili went back to your parents' home, he asked me what I planned to study in the future. I said I wanted to be a forensic doctor like you. His eyes immediately showed disdain and contempt. He thought that forensic doctors deal with corpses all day long, which is a very unlucky profession. At that time, I felt that he was not good enough for you and that his thinking was not up to your standards."

Yeh Yun-tang said, "Therefore, when getting married, you must find someone whose values ​​align with yours."

Mengmeng turned her head to look at Ye Yuntang's bright and beautiful face, "Sister, I think Captain Xiao from your police station is a good match for you."

Hearing Mengmeng mention Xiao Lin, Ye Yuntang's heart skipped a beat. "How is he a match for me?"

"Looks, aura, profession, everything. If he could be my brother-in-law, I would definitely be a huge fan of your pairing."

Ye Yuntang reached out and tapped Mengmeng's little head. "Don't bump your head. It's getting late. Go to sleep."

Just as Ye Yuntang was about to turn off the light, her phone suddenly beeped with a WeChat notification.

A message from Xiao Lin.