Chapter 237: Composite Photo
To maintain his dignity, Xiang Tian had no choice but to come out and explain, "Everyone, this is a malicious attack against Jiang Xue’s integrity. We acknowledge Xue’er’s character. As everyone knows, our family’s business is booming, and there are naturally those unhappy with our fortune. It’s normal for them to take this opportunity to cause mischief."
Xiang Tian explained the situation candidly. After a slight pause, he continued, this time with a warning edge to his words, "Everyone here is smart. I don’t think anyone would take this photoshopped image seriously."
When Jiang Xue heard Xiang Tian’s words, she immediately cooperated, exclaiming loudly, "Mr. Xiang is right! I’m innocent! I don’t know who would do something so evil to paint me in a bad light. Their means are too vile. This is an attack directed at the Xiang family, and I hope everyone will not allow themselves to be deceived."
The combination of Xiang Tian and Jiang Xue’s words convinced most people. Modern technological advances made it such that photoshopping images was a real problem, where many fakes could pass off as genuine articles with little to no trouble.
There were those in the crowd, however, who remained skeptical, and they fanned the flames of the possibility that it was not a set-up at all. Whispers emerged, and soon the whole hall was abuzz.
Jiang Xue turned to Xiang Cheng, tears streaming down her cheeks, "Big Brother Cheng, believe me, this is an attack on my innocence! Someone wants to smear my good name."
Xiang Cheng still had his reservations, but there was little he could do in the present situation since his father had taken the lead and shown the family’s stance on the matter.
If the incident had occurred before Jiang Xue took to the stage, Xiang Cheng was certain the family would have pushed the blame on her, ousting Jiang Xue as a pariah.