Chapter 78 Saw Everything

Chapter 78: Everything Was Revealed

Wen Yue's clothes were utterly ruined, and the production crew had no spare outfits, so they had to borrow one from the orchard owner's family.

Some netizens in the bullet comments had already taken it upon themselves to flood the show's official account with comments condemning the male photographer. Regardless of Wen Yue's character, no one has the right to violate her privacy. Even sex workers are entitled to human rights under the law.

Of course, some argued that Wen Yue had worn far more revealing clothes before, so what was the big deal about being filmed?

Those defending the photographer weren't just men; there were women among them too.

In this world, women are often victimized by their own relatives, husbands, unfair social resource distribution, and sometimes even their own children fail to understand them. Even women facing similar struggles sometimes turn on their companions.

Because women don't menstruate indiscriminately, sanitary pad manufacturers arbitrarily raise prices, disregarding women's physiological well-being. Some manufacturers even abuse unsafe materials in producing and selling sanitary pads to women.

The calamities women face are like an endless wildfire, attempting to extinguish their awakening. But where there is oppression, there is resistance. Only through self-salvation can women achieve freedom.

Others may think we're overreacting or being overly aggressive, but we must fight even harder. We must strive for fairness and for our rights. Complacency will only lead to even greater harm.

After changing her clothes, Wen Yue returned, looking much better. She walked over to Lu Jingtang and said softly, "Thank you."

"Don't mention it," Lu Jingtang waved her hand and offered her half of a peeled orange. "Try it; it's quite sweet."

Wen Yue looked down at the half-orange in her hand, her eyes welling up. She never expected that the first act of kindness she'd received in two years would come from someone of a class she once feared and despised the most.

She never wanted to wear revealing clothes and be gawked at, nor did she like being accused of using her looks to get by or being called cheap.

But it was the only way she could save herself.

When she first entered the entertainment industry, she was tricked into signing an unfair contract with a penalty of 100 million yuan. At her most desperate moment, she met her former agent, who initially treated her well—securing resources for her and accompanying her to film sets.

Fortunately, she later landed a supporting role in an urban drama and gained some fame. Just when she thought life would get better, her agent took her to a business dinner and pressured her to sleep with someone.

She refused outright. At the time, the agent didn't push further, and Wen Yue thought she had given up. Little did she know, the agent was just putting on an act.

The agent secretly planted a pinhole camera in her room, recording multiple videos of her changing and showering, which were used to curry favor with investors.

When caught, the agent remained unruffled and demanded that Wen Yue comply with the demands, threatening to leak the videos online otherwise.

Wen Yue initially wanted to report it to the police, but the people backing her agent had already investigated her family situation thoroughly. Any wrong move on her part would inevitably harm her family.

Since they wanted to use her body to threaten her, Wen Yue decided to show them that her body was her own, to be controlled by herself. So, despite public criticism and disappointed fans, she wore revealing clothes and acted crazy and played dumb on screen.

Although this damaged her reputation and cost her many fans, it also had its benefits.

She completely broke free from that agency, and the investor stopped harassing her. As for the videos, she had to swallow the bitter pill.

Not having done manual labor for so long, it really took some getting used to. Even Lu Jingtang was completely wilted on the way back in the evening—her back and legs aching, feeling utterly drained.

Jiang Cheng and the others had already returned. Their group’s tasks were much easier—helping an elderly woman water plants and tidy the house. The day passed just like that, and they even scored a free dinner.

Jiang Cheng asked what she wanted for dinner, offering to buy it for her. Lu Jingtang was too tired to have an appetite and was about to say she didn’t want anything when she noticed Ji Ruyan winking at her.

Understanding the hint, Lu Jingtang let out an exaggerated "oh!" "Sister Yan was just about to go buy something, but it’s dark and might not be safe for her to go alone. Uncle, why don’t you go with her?"

Jiang Cheng glanced at the sky and didn’t argue. He simply said to Ji Ruyan, "Let’s go."

Ji Ruyan followed behind him, secretly flashing a triumphant smile at Lu Jingtang.

As soon as Lu Jingtang got back to the room, she collapsed onto the bed. Though she had been eager to sleep on the way back, now, clutching the blanket and tossing and turning, she found herself wide awake.

Just as she fished her phone out from under the blanket, a video call from Fu Nanyu popped up.

The moment she answered, Fu Nanyu’s face flashed on the screen before the call was immediately disconnected.

Thinking he had accidentally pressed the button, she called back. The video connected again, only to be hung up once more.

Lu Jingtang: ???

What was that supposed to mean, answering and then hanging up?

"Fu Nanyu: Look down."

Puzzled, Lu Jingtang wondered, look down at what? She glanced downward.

It was just the blanket.

She looked again. Damn! Her cheeks instantly burned bright red. She was wearing a light blue short-sleeved shirt with a V-neck that was a bit loose. While lying prone, the person on the other end could see the soft curves of her chest pressed against the fabric, along with a bit of her white bra.