Chapter 857   - Finale: Song Fengyan x Luo Qingqing (5)

"I admit that I kept it under the wraps because of that," she admitted.

"So why are you admitting it now?" The host followed with another question.

"Because I realize that my daughter isn't someone I should be ashamed of. I became an actress because I love the craft and not because I wanted to please people. If my fans think that my career is more important than my daughter, then I have to apologize." She stood up, faced the camera and bowed sincerely.

"More than being an actress, I want to be a good mother my daughter could be proud of. An actor shouldn't be judged by his past and private life, but on how he or she performs in front of the lens. So to my fans that have been supporting me since the start of my career, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me a chance to enjoy acting," she said.

"As for the father of my child, he's a very private person. We are both working hard to make our daughter happy, just like what any parents want to give their child. I hope people would remember that we, actors, also have lives outside the filming set and far from the camera. I know many actors are also hesitant to reveal their private lives in public, and that's okay, but what's not okay is allowing people to control our lives."

She gave one last bow to the audience and resumed the talk with the host regarding her recent projects and a film that was about to be shown in two weeks' time.

After her heartfelt confession at the talk show, the netizens showed different reactions to it. The social media exploded with several comments about her interview. Some said Luo Qingqing was wasting her chance to enter the international scene because of her admission, but the majority of her fans came to defend Luo Qingqing.

'This isn't the first time it happened, right? Many actors denied having children in order to protect their name and impression to the public. It was astounding to see Luo Qingqing standing up and admitting having a daughter. Just like she said, they aren't living solely for acting.'

'Idol! Even if you are already a mother, I have no doubt that it wouldn't affect your acting ability! I will still support you!'

Luo Qingqing, who was on her way to see Xing Yiyue, got teary eyed as she scrolled on the comments on her fan page. She had thought that by coming clean and admitting the existence of her daughter would sway her fans to turn against her, but that never happened. Because of her courageous admittance, many veteran actors in the industry also extended their support towards her.

It didn't take long before she reached her destination. As she stepped outside the car, with a bodyguard Song Xinji arranged to accompany her today, Lan Xiyan looked around the neighborhood and was a little surprised that Xing Yiyue was living in such a place.

Xing Yiyue wasn't expecting to receive any guests today. It had been a long time since she talked to someone as most of the acquaintances she had in the past had somehow forgotten about her once her name was dragged in a scandal, following her separation with Feng Tianhua.

She glanced at the calendar on top of her shelves, wondering if it was already time for the landlord to collect her payment for her rent. These past weeks had been hard for her. Because she'd been used to living in luxury as Madam Feng, Xing Yiyue had a hard time adjusting to her new life as a commoner.

The person behind her door persisted and knocked again, leaving Xing Yiyue no choice but to answer it. The moment she opened the door, she was shocked to see Luo Qingqing walking past her and entered her apartment without a greeting.

"You!" Xing Yiyue couldn't believe that after Luo Qingqing's interview at the talk show, she came here to confront her. "What are you doing here?!"

Had Luo Qingqing somehow found out that she was the one responsible for the recent scandal? XIng Yiyue thought. Impossible!

Luo Qingqing turned to face her, then saw her bodyguard closing Xing Yiyue's front door to give them some privacy. She made a mental note to thank Song Xinji later for extending a hand to her today.

"Shouldn't you know by now why I came here, Sister Yue? It's been a long time since we saw each other, right?" Luo Qingqing removed her sunglasses and looked around Xing Yiyue's place. It was hard for her to believe that the lavish former Madam Feng would end up living in a place like this.

Xing Yiyue hardened her jaws as she watched Luo Qingqing saunter around her place, checking it with curiosity.

"I don't know what you are talking about, Luo Qingqing. Get out unless you want me to call the police!" she threatened her.

"Go ahead and call them, Sister Yue. I'm pretty sure they wouldn't mind assisting me in arresting a criminal who tried to slander my name in exchange for money."

Xing Yiyue was taken aback with Luo Qingqing's response. This was the first time she heard her speak back against her.

Luo Qingqing then walked towards her, raised a hand and gave Xing Yiyue a slap on her face, without controlling her strength.

For the third time, Luo Qingqing caught Xing Yiyue off guard. Xing Yiyue held her swollen cheek and looked at the other woman in shock.

Did Luo Qingqing just slap her? She dared?