Chapter 609: Sudden Crisis
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The orphanage staff said, “It’s not about money.”
They told Xia Ling that ever since the last time she taught the children to sing, the children started to admire her and were eager to see her and hear her sing again. “Tomorrow, the Skyart Entertainment Charity Foundation will send a batch of supplies to the orphanage. How about Miss Ye come again then?” The staff invited her.
“Tomorrow?” Xia Ling hesitated.
She had originally planned to sleep in tomorrow to readjust her state of mind. The day after tomorrow, she would have to set off to other cities to prepare for her tour concert. However, due to the enthusiastic invitation of the orphanage, she canceled her plans and promised to visit the children tomorrow.
The next day.
There was no cloud in the clear skies.
Xia Ling wore a light beige dress. Her long hair was loosely tied up, and she wore a jasmine flower bracelet around her wrist. She went to the orphanage in a simple yet beautiful manner.
Sure enough, when the children saw her, they were elated. They clustered together, laughed, and posed with her.
She also liked interacting with the children and teaching them how to sing. She liked playing games with them and was very happy.
In the afternoon, a teacher came over to give medicine to the children. “This is the anthelmintic drug given by the charity foundation. Two pills per person. Everyone, please eat them now.”
The children lined up to obtain the medicine.
Xia Ling looked at the white pill curiously and asked the teacher, “Anthelmintic medicine?”
The teacher smiled and said, “Yes. the children are prone to parasites in their intestines. It’s best to deworm them once a year. The orphanage is tight on funds, and we haven’t dewormed them this year. Thanks to Skyart Entertainment Charity Foundation, we were able to get the medicine. Miss Ye, you and Mr. Li are very kind people.”
Xia Ling was in a good mood and said a few modest words.
On the other hand, a photographer from Skyart Entertainment came over and saw her talking to the teacher. He said, “You’re our ambassador. How about you give a few pills to the children and let me take a few photos. It would be good for a press release.” This was also the request of the supplier of the anthelmintic drugs. They heard that it was a charity and were willing to supply the medicine for free in hopes that Miss Ye Xingling would increase the brand awareness of their products.
Of course, the supplier added that if it was not convenient, they would not force it.
As a gesture, the people of the charity foundation promised to try. If Miss Ye was willing to be photographed, it would be great. It seemed that they were quite lucky because she did not refuse.
She took the pills from the teacher’s hands and distributed them to the children.
Her long hair flew in the breeze. Slightly lowering her head, she smiled peacefully and beautifully.
The photographer took more photos from a few angles. Under the dim sunlight, she looked like an angel. Some girls were naturally liked by people. Regardless of her appearance, she possessed a certain charm that people admired. The photographer felt that it was apt for Miss Ye to be the charity’s ambassador. She was naturally a good endorser as she was genuine and not fake. Every move was a form of beauty.
In the afternoon, this set of photos was uploaded on the internet. Countless fans shared them and liked them.
Even many people who were not her fans were touched by her kindness. They said, “Whether it’s true compassion for the orphans or a show, society needs more people like her who care for the disadvantaged.”
Her popularity soared.
Xia Ling and the children had a good day. They parted in the evening and she went back home.
Her big villa was empty, and there was not a sound. Suddenly, she felt a little lonely. She also didn’t know what Li Lei was doing today. She took out her phone and called him.
“It’s nothing. I just miss you.” Over the phone, her voice was soft.
At the other end, Li Lei smiled gently. “I also miss you. Today I saw the news report. You’re very beautiful.”
After being praised by her beloved, she was even happier. She lay on the soft bed with her phone and said, “The children were also very cute. Today, I played games with them. Do you know that they…” She told him everything that happened.
He listened with a smile. In the end, he said good night to her. “Sleep early.”
Reluctantly, she ended the call, washed up, and fell asleep.
In the morning, she was shocked when she looked at her vibrating phone on the bedside table. In a daze, she remembered that she accidentally muted her phone yesterday. She also didn’t know who was calling her so early in the morning.
The morning light was gently scattered on her bed.
She reached for her phone and was stunned. When she opened her call log, she had the shock of a lifetime. 15 missed calls from Li Lei, 12 from Sister Mai Na, and 10 from Lin Yunan. Including Wei Shaoyin, Feng Kun and Lin Yunan, she had a total of 100 missed calls.
Was it the end of the world?
She was so frightened that she was alert now. The most recent missed call was from Lin Yunan.
The first thing Lin Yunan did was to berate her. “You’re already an experienced celebrity, Little Diva! How can you be as reckless as a newbie? Why didn’t you bring your manager when you participated in public activities?! Not only did you not bring your manager, you still allowed others to take photos of you?! Are you crazy letting yourself be photographed giving out pills? Great! Now there are problems with the pills as all of the children in the orphanage are poisoned. Do you know how many people online are insulting you? They say that you’re an idiot! Brainless! This is only the tip of the iceberg. Some even say that you’re evil and lack morals! They want you to go to hell and are asking why you aren’t dead!”
His explosive voice was like a firecracker.
Xia Ling listened in bewilderment and barely grasped the main gist. “You… you are saying that there are problems with the anthelmintic drugs the orphanage gave yesterday? The children are all poisoned?” She nervously sat up on the bed. Her voice shook. “Are the children ok?”
“You should care about yourself first!” Lin Yunan was furious. “Quickly get up and change into something solemn. One hour later, we’re having an emergency meeting. You have to apologize to the media and the public!” Whether it was her fault or not, according to crisis public relations laws, she had to apologize first.
Otherwise, her image as a public figure would be ruined.
“I already sent the press release statement to you. You better memorize it.” Lin Yunan spoke very quickly. “Your door is blocked by surrounding reporters, so don’t drive your Porsche out. I’ve already sent a car to pick you up. You better obediently wait at home.”
“Ok.” As she responded, Xia Ling went to look for clothes in her walk-in closet, still concerned about the children. “How’s the situation in the orphanage? Quickly tell me.”
Lin Yunan was enraged again, wondering why she was still pretending to be a goddess in this time of crisis. However, seeing that she was still worried, in order for her to get herself together for a smooth media conference later, he still said, “Two died, 19 are in serious states, and 56 are hospitalized for observational purposes. Others are more fortunate and are fine after a check-up.”
Xia Ling’s heart sank to the bottom of the valley. Two died?!