Chapter 65
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Chapter 65
As soon as Galaxy issued its statement, the topic of #Galaxysue# quickly soared to the top of the trending searches.
Ruan Mingyi, taking advantage of his position as a director, forged medical reports for his daughter, Ruan Tao, hiding the fact that she had a heart condition from the company's top management. He intervened multiple times in matters related to Ruan Tao's activities during the assessment period, using modified assessment methods to cover up this fact and give Ruan Tao preferential treatment.
Once these disgraceful secrets were exposed, they immediately spread across various online communities and forums, sparking countless discussions. Numerous people flocked to Ruan Mingyi's new company and Ruan Tao's social media accounts, demanding explanations. The comment sections turned into a battlefield of criticism and outrage.
[Hiding medical history is truly despicable, isn't it? Having such a serious illness and not informing the relevant parties, then blaming the program's team for being heartless? I think it's Ruan Tao who lacks humanity. What on earth was she thinking?!]
[I'm truly speechless. Considering that Ruan Tao is genuinely ill, I won't be too harsh with my words. Just one question: Can you please retire, sister? If you're sick, go get treated. If one day you collapse at a live event and need rescue, the stars around you will have the worst luck for generations to come!]
[Ruan's princess's father is also incredible. It's bad enough that his young daughter went crazy and wanted to enter the entertainment industry, but he went along with it? Helping to change records and assessments? Isn't he afraid of something happening to Ruan's princess? I don't understand, really, I don't understand! Do they think the entertainment industry belongs to their family, where they can casually deceive others? Anyway, even if Ruan's princess gives a lackluster performance, her father can forcefully push her to stardom!]
The reason the public is furious at this point is not just because Ruan Tao's fans have been stirring up trouble everywhere, offending various factions in the entertainment industry, but also because many bystanders are shocked by the inherent selfishness and self-interest displayed by Ruan Tao and her team.
On the lighter side, one could say that despite having a heart condition, Ruan Tao persists in pursuing her dream, disregarding her own well-being for the sake of her entertainment career. However, on the darker side, she is simply a selfish ghost who only considers herself and disregards others. She wants to chase her dreams but doesn't consider the consequences for the people around her.
In the entertainment industry, whether it's actors or idols, physical stamina is crucial. Ruan Tao, an artist who cannot engage in strenuous exercise, is like a time bomb. No one knows when and what kind of consequences it will bring.
As netizens have pointed out, if something irreversible happens to Ruan Tao during the filming process, even if the rest of the crew is completely unaware of her condition, will they not have to pay the price with their own future careers for Ruan Tao's concealment?
Although Ruan Tao's fans are still trying to salvage her reputation by portraying her as a girl chasing her dreams, it is evident that most people are not buying into their narrative. After all, Ruan Tao was rushed to the emergency room today, and everyone witnessed her fans publicly criticizing the production team. If this matter is overlooked, no one can guarantee that another incident won't occur. No one wants to get involved in this trouble.
[Ruan Tao is an adult and should know the consequences of her actions.]
[Although it may sound cruel, I have to say that when Ruan Tao found out about her severe heart condition, she should have given up on being an idol. Is she planning to spend her entire life performing small cute dances and singing love songs? She should take responsibility for her own stage and for others as well.]
After confirming the news of Ruan Tao's poor health, some netizens thoroughly investigated the performances of her fellow trainees at Galaxy during the same period. They discovered that whenever they were grouped with Ruan Tao for performances, the chosen songs always highlighted her strengths. As a result, Ruan Tao advanced, while the rest of the group was eliminated due to their average performance, just like the initial rankings on "Pick Eleven."
Once could be a coincidence, twice could still be a coincidence, but if it happens repeatedly, netizens can't help but suspect that it is because of Ruan Tao's health condition. Her teammates were forced to tone down their performances, while Ruan Tao relied on her backing to reach her current position. However, the others weren't so lucky and were eliminated due to their average performances.
Considering the outburst from several teammates who were in the same group as Ruan Tao after the public event, accusing her of being too willful, netizens became even more convinced of their speculations.
[I feel sorry for Ruan Princess's teammates.]
[Who needs teammates when it comes to the Ruan Princess? She only needs cannon fodder to highlight her!]
At this point, Ruan Tao's professional career has been completely ruined.
Even if no one actively blacklists her, which entertainment company would dare to collaborate with Ruan Tao, who could require emergency medical treatment at any moment? If something were to happen, it would be a troublesome situation to explain. It's better to keep their distance.
With Ruan Tao's downfall, the stock price of Ruan Mingyi's new company also plummeted, leaving him in a state of despair. He was on the verge of registering himself for oxygen therapy in the hospital.
However, that's not the most suffocating bad news. It was only when the surgeon responsible for Ruan Tao's operation finished and walked out of the operating room that Ruan Mingyi and Mrs. Ruan received a devastating blow.
The lead surgeon took Ruan Mingyi and his wife to his office and then, with a furrowed brow, said, "Regarding Miss Ruan's condition, we have made a new discovery..."
The surgeon informed Ruan Mingyi that the reason for the ineffective treatment of Ruan Tao's condition was a diagnostic error made by their hospital. Earlier this year, they had visited the Capital Hospital's cardiology department, where they observed a rare genetic heart disease surgery case. After exchanging knowledge and experience, they finally realized that their misjudgment of Ruan Tao's condition was the reason for the lack of progress.
"We deeply apologize for this, but it's not an excuse. Cases like Ruan Tao's rare condition can indeed lead to misdiagnosis. It was only after our exchange and learning that we included this case in our hospital's database. We will help you contact experts who specialize in studying this type of case."
However, the lead surgeon seemed somewhat embarrassed. He looked at Ruan Mingyi and his wife, who were in shock, and gently reminded them, "This is a genetic heart disease with a high incidence and strong hereditary nature. Therefore, such cases are extremely rare in the country..."
As Ruan Mingyi listened to the doctor's words, he felt that something was not right. He immediately asked, "What does this mean?"
Genetic heart disease?
No! It couldn't be true. No one in the Ruan family has ever had a heart condition, let alone the doctor mentioning a high incidence of this hereditary disease. Even if it were a case of generational inheritance, it couldn't have been diagnosed in Ruan Tao just now. Not to mention the doctor's comment about its strong hereditary nature...
What does this imply?
Ruan Mingyi's eyes widened suddenly, and he instinctively looked at his wife, releasing her hand that he had been holding tightly.
Ruan's wife also panicked, and her voice suddenly rose as she exclaimed, "Doctor, what do you mean by this?"
The lead surgeon took a deep breath and replied, "Mr. Ruan, Mrs. Ruan, I suggest that you undergo appropriate examinations for a genetic disease spectrum study. This is also for your own safety because research on this type of case is still insufficient in the country. It's best to get checked as soon as possible to prevent any accidents."
Although the doctor said this, everyone had another thought in their minds.
Ruan Mingyi and his wife were both distraught, and without much thought, they agreed to the suggestion. Perhaps they also had this hereditary disease, or maybe... whatever the case, it was enough to give them a headache.
Soon, the results of the examination came out. The good news was that Ruan Mingyi and his wife were in good health, but the bad news was that Ruan Tao had no blood relation to Ruan Mingyi and his wife!
Wh-What?!
Upon receiving the report, Ruan's wife fainted on the spot. When she regained consciousness, the first thing she did was grab the person next to her and ask in a heart-wrenching voice, "How can this be? Tao Tao, Tao Tao is not my child? Then where is my child? Where is my child?"
Ruan's wife felt like she was going insane!
Receiving news that the child she had raised for over a decade was not her own came as a shocking revelation to the mother. In that moment, she felt as if her entire life had been erased. Her mind went blank, overwhelmed by shock, pain, and confusion. Various emotions surged through her chest, making her feel as though she was being torn apart by these intense feelings.
Her only thought was, "Where is my child?"
Ruan Mingyi, of course, wanted to investigate what had happened. He immediately went to the hospital where his wife had given birth, requesting access to the relevant records from that period.
Upon learning about the serious incident of a baby mix-up, especially when it involved a well-known businessman, the hospital director was afraid that the matter would escalate and tarnish the hospital's reputation. A thorough investigation was quickly initiated, and they soon located the nurse on duty at the time. As soon as she heard about the incident, she confessed to the entire sequence of events.
It turned out that on that fateful day, the nurse had violated regulations by allowing her colleague into the nursery to visit her own child. Unbeknownst to her, in the blink of an eye, her colleague had swapped the identification tags of the babies. When she entered the room, all she saw was her colleague about to place a baby back in the crib, but she couldn't determine which baby had been exchanged.
At that time, surveillance cameras were not widely used, and the nurse herself couldn't distinguish among so many babies to figure out who was who. Moreover, her colleague was adamant about not revealing which baby had been swapped with her own.
The nurse had contemplated reporting her colleague's actions, but her colleague claimed that she had allowed her to enter. If she were to report the incident, she would undoubtedly lose her job. Why should she sacrifice her own livelihood for someone else's child?
Persuaded by her colleague's words and being someone who barely earned a living wage, the nurse didn't dare to take any action. Combined with her colleague's repeated assurance that the child would be well cared for, the nurse chose to turn a blind eye to the situation.
Over the years, this secret had weighed heavily on the nurse's heart, and the mounting guilt had made it difficult for her to breathe. So, when the Ruan family approached her and promised not to hold her responsible, especially considering she had already retired, she finally revealed the truth.
"Did you find her?"
Upon learning the truth, Ruan Mingyi immediately wanted to find his biological daughter. He sent people to search for her using the name obtained from the nurse. Soon, they located the woman who had switched the babies all those years ago. Unfortunately, she had passed away a few years after the swap due to a heart condition—coincidentally, the same heart condition Ruan Tao had. She also had a daughter who was the same age as Ruan Tao...
Everything aligned in an astonishing way.
Ruan Mingyi anxiously urged the investigators he had dispatched to report back quickly. He felt a mix of anticipation and unfamiliarity regarding his unknown daughter. He longed to meet her but couldn't predict what kind of person she had become.
When Ruan Mingyi heard the name Qiao Dai, anger and dissatisfaction filled his heart. He couldn't accept the idea that his daughter had grown up in such a poor and remote area, surrounded by poverty and hardship. What future could a child raised in such a place have?
He imagined an ignorant, uncultured, and crude country girl, and the thought of having a daughter like that was a disgrace to the Ruan family. The mere idea made him feel ashamed.
While he acknowledged that she was his own child, he couldn't bring himself to accept a daughter who was like that. If she showed some promise, he would be willing to bring her back into the family. But if she truly proved to be uncouth and unrefined, he would provide her with some money and let her live her life on her own. That, he believed, would be the extent of his duty.
In his mind, Ruan Tao was the daughter who met his expectations—well-behaved, sensible, and beautiful. It was hard for Ruan Mingyi to comprehend that she wasn't his biological daughter, adding to the complexity of his emotions.
"Her name is Qiao Dai," his subordinate informed him.
As Ruan Mingyi was contemplating how to convince himself to accept a daughter from the countryside, he unexpectedly heard a familiar name. He was taken aback and instinctively asked, "What is her name?"
The subordinate transmitted the relevant information, and when that familiar face appeared on the screen, Ruan Mingyi felt as though his world had turned upside down. He stood there, stunned and speechless.
Qiao Dai, how could it be her?
In that moment, there was no trace of joy in Ruan Mingyi's heart. He stared at the screen, unable to find the right words to say.
How could it be her?
How could it be her!
The thought of Qiao Dai and the successive blows he had suffered because of her suddenly struck him, leading him to his current state. He couldn't bring himself to accept that Qiao Dai was his daughter.
While Ruan Mingyi was grappling with mixed emotions, his assistant, unaware of his inner turmoil, excitedly exclaimed, "Mr. Ruan! Wasn't it because we offended the Cheng family that we ended up in this situation? But Mr. Cheng has a special relationship with Miss Qiao, who happens to be your daughter. If we approach Miss Qiao for help, Mr. Cheng will undoubtedly be willing to show mercy!"
The assistant was scolded harshly and dared not utter a word. However, deep down, he couldn't help but harbor some grievances: "What's the point of maintaining such an attitude at this time? Can we really expect others to come and help without seeking help ourselves?"
"Go and find a way to locate Qiao Dai. I want to have a talk with her."
After a long while, Ruan Mingyi, with an uncertain expression on his face, seemed to have finally made up his mind. He wondered how he convinced himself to swallow his pride and seek out Qiao Dai.
However, to Ruan Mingyi's surprise, they couldn't reach Qiao Dai at all.
The agency's phone line was constantly busy, and on the rare occasions when they managed to connect, as soon as they learned that they were from Ruan Mingyi's company, they politely declined. Even if they attempted to approach the production team, the staff who once had to flatter Ruan Mingyi now refused to convey any messages. Even waiting outside the venue like ordinary fans, they couldn't squeeze into the crowd, let alone get close to Qiao Dai.
Ruan Mingyi had never felt so embarrassed. He couldn't even catch a glimpse of the person he was trying to find.
All of this undeniably reminded him—
Times have changed!
Now, it was him who should lower his head, bend his waist, and let go of all pretenses.
At the thought of this, Ruan Mingyi trembled, overwhelmed by humiliation.
...
As soon as she heard someone calling her name, Qiao Dai turned around and looked towards the entrance of the park. When she raised her head, she saw Cheng Su getting out of his car, closing the door, and slowly walking towards her.
Cheng Su's expression seemed somewhat surprised, and his gaze gently fell on the patch of land where Qiao Mei had been crouching just now. He couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
If he didn't see it wrong, was Qiao Mei... digging stones just now?
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Chapter 65
As soon as Galaxy issued its statement, the topic of #Galaxysue# quickly soared to the top of the trending searches.
Ruan Mingyi, taking advantage of his position as a director, forged medical reports for his daughter, Ruan Tao, hiding the fact that she had a heart condition from the company's top management. He intervened multiple times in matters related to Ruan Tao's activities during the assessment period, using modified assessment methods to cover up this fact and give Ruan Tao preferential treatment.
Once these disgraceful secrets were exposed, they immediately spread across various online communities and forums, sparking countless discussions. Numerous people flocked to Ruan Mingyi's new company and Ruan Tao's social media accounts, demanding explanations. The comment sections turned into a battlefield of criticism and outrage.
[Hiding medical history is truly despicable, isn't it? Having such a serious illness and not informing the relevant parties, then blaming the program's team for being heartless? I think it's Ruan Tao who lacks humanity. What on earth was she thinking?!]
[I'm truly speechless. Considering that Ruan Tao is genuinely ill, I won't be too harsh with my words. Just one question: Can you please retire, sister? If you're sick, go get treated. If one day you collapse at a live event and need rescue, the stars around you will have the worst luck for generations to come!]
[Ruan's princess's father is also incredible. It's bad enough that his young daughter went crazy and wanted to enter the entertainment industry, but he went along with it? Helping to change records and assessments? Isn't he afraid of something happening to Ruan's princess? I don't understand, really, I don't understand! Do they think the entertainment industry belongs to their family, where they can casually deceive others? Anyway, even if Ruan's princess gives a lackluster performance, her father can forcefully push her to stardom!]
The reason the public is furious at this point is not just because Ruan Tao's fans have been stirring up trouble everywhere, offending various factions in the entertainment industry, but also because many bystanders are shocked by the inherent selfishness and self-interest displayed by Ruan Tao and her team.
On the lighter side, one could say that despite having a heart condition, Ruan Tao persists in pursuing her dream, disregarding her own well-being for the sake of her entertainment career. However, on the darker side, she is simply a selfish ghost who only considers herself and disregards others. She wants to chase her dreams but doesn't consider the consequences for the people around her.
In the entertainment industry, whether it's actors or idols, physical stamina is crucial. Ruan Tao, an artist who cannot engage in strenuous exercise, is like a time bomb. No one knows when and what kind of consequences it will bring.
As netizens have pointed out, if something irreversible happens to Ruan Tao during the filming process, even if the rest of the crew is completely unaware of her condition, will they not have to pay the price with their own future careers for Ruan Tao's concealment?
Although Ruan Tao's fans are still trying to salvage her reputation by portraying her as a girl chasing her dreams, it is evident that most people are not buying into their narrative. After all, Ruan Tao was rushed to the emergency room today, and everyone witnessed her fans publicly criticizing the production team. If this matter is overlooked, no one can guarantee that another incident won't occur. No one wants to get involved in this trouble.
[Ruan Tao is an adult and should know the consequences of her actions.]
[Although it may sound cruel, I have to say that when Ruan Tao found out about her severe heart condition, she should have given up on being an idol. Is she planning to spend her entire life performing small cute dances and singing love songs? She should take responsibility for her own stage and for others as well.]
After confirming the news of Ruan Tao's poor health, some netizens thoroughly investigated the performances of her fellow trainees at Galaxy during the same period. They discovered that whenever they were grouped with Ruan Tao for performances, the chosen songs always highlighted her strengths. As a result, Ruan Tao advanced, while the rest of the group was eliminated due to their average performance, just like the initial rankings on "Pick Eleven."
Once could be a coincidence, twice could still be a coincidence, but if it happens repeatedly, netizens can't help but suspect that it is because of Ruan Tao's health condition. Her teammates were forced to tone down their performances, while Ruan Tao relied on her backing to reach her current position. However, the others weren't so lucky and were eliminated due to their average performances.
Considering the outburst from several teammates who were in the same group as Ruan Tao after the public event, accusing her of being too willful, netizens became even more convinced of their speculations.
[I feel sorry for Ruan Princess's teammates.]
[Who needs teammates when it comes to the Ruan Princess? She only needs cannon fodder to highlight her!]
At this point, Ruan Tao's professional career has been completely ruined.
Even if no one actively blacklists her, which entertainment company would dare to collaborate with Ruan Tao, who could require emergency medical treatment at any moment? If something were to happen, it would be a troublesome situation to explain. It's better to keep their distance.
With Ruan Tao's downfall, the stock price of Ruan Mingyi's new company also plummeted, leaving him in a state of despair. He was on the verge of registering himself for oxygen therapy in the hospital.
However, that's not the most suffocating bad news. It was only when the surgeon responsible for Ruan Tao's operation finished and walked out of the operating room that Ruan Mingyi and Mrs. Ruan received a devastating blow.
The lead surgeon took Ruan Mingyi and his wife to his office and then, with a furrowed brow, said, "Regarding Miss Ruan's condition, we have made a new discovery..."
The surgeon informed Ruan Mingyi that the reason for the ineffective treatment of Ruan Tao's condition was a diagnostic error made by their hospital. Earlier this year, they had visited the Capital Hospital's cardiology department, where they observed a rare genetic heart disease surgery case. After exchanging knowledge and experience, they finally realized that their misjudgment of Ruan Tao's condition was the reason for the lack of progress.
"We deeply apologize for this, but it's not an excuse. Cases like Ruan Tao's rare condition can indeed lead to misdiagnosis. It was only after our exchange and learning that we included this case in our hospital's database. We will help you contact experts who specialize in studying this type of case."
However, the lead surgeon seemed somewhat embarrassed. He looked at Ruan Mingyi and his wife, who were in shock, and gently reminded them, "This is a genetic heart disease with a high incidence and strong hereditary nature. Therefore, such cases are extremely rare in the country..."
As Ruan Mingyi listened to the doctor's words, he felt that something was not right. He immediately asked, "What does this mean?"
Genetic heart disease?
No! It couldn't be true. No one in the Ruan family has ever had a heart condition, let alone the doctor mentioning a high incidence of this hereditary disease. Even if it were a case of generational inheritance, it couldn't have been diagnosed in Ruan Tao just now. Not to mention the doctor's comment about its strong hereditary nature...
What does this imply?
Ruan Mingyi's eyes widened suddenly, and he instinctively looked at his wife, releasing her hand that he had been holding tightly.
Ruan's wife also panicked, and her voice suddenly rose as she exclaimed, "Doctor, what do you mean by this?"
The lead surgeon took a deep breath and replied, "Mr. Ruan, Mrs. Ruan, I suggest that you undergo appropriate examinations for a genetic disease spectrum study. This is also for your own safety because research on this type of case is still insufficient in the country. It's best to get checked as soon as possible to prevent any accidents."
Although the doctor said this, everyone had another thought in their minds.
Ruan Mingyi and his wife were both distraught, and without much thought, they agreed to the suggestion. Perhaps they also had this hereditary disease, or maybe... whatever the case, it was enough to give them a headache.
Soon, the results of the examination came out. The good news was that Ruan Mingyi and his wife were in good health, but the bad news was that Ruan Tao had no blood relation to Ruan Mingyi and his wife!
Wh-What?!
Upon receiving the report, Ruan's wife fainted on the spot. When she regained consciousness, the first thing she did was grab the person next to her and ask in a heart-wrenching voice, "How can this be? Tao Tao, Tao Tao is not my child? Then where is my child? Where is my child?"
Ruan's wife felt like she was going insane!
Receiving news that the child she had raised for over a decade was not her own came as a shocking revelation to the mother. In that moment, she felt as if her entire life had been erased. Her mind went blank, overwhelmed by shock, pain, and confusion. Various emotions surged through her chest, making her feel as though she was being torn apart by these intense feelings.
Her only thought was, "Where is my child?"
Ruan Mingyi, of course, wanted to investigate what had happened. He immediately went to the hospital where his wife had given birth, requesting access to the relevant records from that period.
Upon learning about the serious incident of a baby mix-up, especially when it involved a well-known businessman, the hospital director was afraid that the matter would escalate and tarnish the hospital's reputation. A thorough investigation was quickly initiated, and they soon located the nurse on duty at the time. As soon as she heard about the incident, she confessed to the entire sequence of events.
It turned out that on that fateful day, the nurse had violated regulations by allowing her colleague into the nursery to visit her own child. Unbeknownst to her, in the blink of an eye, her colleague had swapped the identification tags of the babies. When she entered the room, all she saw was her colleague about to place a baby back in the crib, but she couldn't determine which baby had been exchanged.
At that time, surveillance cameras were not widely used, and the nurse herself couldn't distinguish among so many babies to figure out who was who. Moreover, her colleague was adamant about not revealing which baby had been swapped with her own.
The nurse had contemplated reporting her colleague's actions, but her colleague claimed that she had allowed her to enter. If she were to report the incident, she would undoubtedly lose her job. Why should she sacrifice her own livelihood for someone else's child?
Persuaded by her colleague's words and being someone who barely earned a living wage, the nurse didn't dare to take any action. Combined with her colleague's repeated assurance that the child would be well cared for, the nurse chose to turn a blind eye to the situation.
Over the years, this secret had weighed heavily on the nurse's heart, and the mounting guilt had made it difficult for her to breathe. So, when the Ruan family approached her and promised not to hold her responsible, especially considering she had already retired, she finally revealed the truth.
"Did you find her?"
Upon learning the truth, Ruan Mingyi immediately wanted to find his biological daughter. He sent people to search for her using the name obtained from the nurse. Soon, they located the woman who had switched the babies all those years ago. Unfortunately, she had passed away a few years after the swap due to a heart condition—coincidentally, the same heart condition Ruan Tao had. She also had a daughter who was the same age as Ruan Tao...
Everything aligned in an astonishing way.
Ruan Mingyi anxiously urged the investigators he had dispatched to report back quickly. He felt a mix of anticipation and unfamiliarity regarding his unknown daughter. He longed to meet her but couldn't predict what kind of person she had become.
When Ruan Mingyi heard the name Qiao Dai, anger and dissatisfaction filled his heart. He couldn't accept the idea that his daughter had grown up in such a poor and remote area, surrounded by poverty and hardship. What future could a child raised in such a place have?
He imagined an ignorant, uncultured, and crude country girl, and the thought of having a daughter like that was a disgrace to the Ruan family. The mere idea made him feel ashamed.
While he acknowledged that she was his own child, he couldn't bring himself to accept a daughter who was like that. If she showed some promise, he would be willing to bring her back into the family. But if she truly proved to be uncouth and unrefined, he would provide her with some money and let her live her life on her own. That, he believed, would be the extent of his duty.
In his mind, Ruan Tao was the daughter who met his expectations—well-behaved, sensible, and beautiful. It was hard for Ruan Mingyi to comprehend that she wasn't his biological daughter, adding to the complexity of his emotions.
"Her name is Qiao Dai," his subordinate informed him.
As Ruan Mingyi was contemplating how to convince himself to accept a daughter from the countryside, he unexpectedly heard a familiar name. He was taken aback and instinctively asked, "What is her name?"
The subordinate transmitted the relevant information, and when that familiar face appeared on the screen, Ruan Mingyi felt as though his world had turned upside down. He stood there, stunned and speechless.
Qiao Dai, how could it be her?
In that moment, there was no trace of joy in Ruan Mingyi's heart. He stared at the screen, unable to find the right words to say.
How could it be her?
How could it be her!
The thought of Qiao Dai and the successive blows he had suffered because of her suddenly struck him, leading him to his current state. He couldn't bring himself to accept that Qiao Dai was his daughter.
While Ruan Mingyi was grappling with mixed emotions, his assistant, unaware of his inner turmoil, excitedly exclaimed, "Mr. Ruan! Wasn't it because we offended the Cheng family that we ended up in this situation? But Mr. Cheng has a special relationship with Miss Qiao, who happens to be your daughter. If we approach Miss Qiao for help, Mr. Cheng will undoubtedly be willing to show mercy!"
The assistant was scolded harshly and dared not utter a word. However, deep down, he couldn't help but harbor some grievances: "What's the point of maintaining such an attitude at this time? Can we really expect others to come and help without seeking help ourselves?"
"Go and find a way to locate Qiao Dai. I want to have a talk with her."
After a long while, Ruan Mingyi, with an uncertain expression on his face, seemed to have finally made up his mind. He wondered how he convinced himself to swallow his pride and seek out Qiao Dai.
However, to Ruan Mingyi's surprise, they couldn't reach Qiao Dai at all.
The agency's phone line was constantly busy, and on the rare occasions when they managed to connect, as soon as they learned that they were from Ruan Mingyi's company, they politely declined. Even if they attempted to approach the production team, the staff who once had to flatter Ruan Mingyi now refused to convey any messages. Even waiting outside the venue like ordinary fans, they couldn't squeeze into the crowd, let alone get close to Qiao Dai.
Ruan Mingyi had never felt so embarrassed. He couldn't even catch a glimpse of the person he was trying to find.
All of this undeniably reminded him—
Times have changed!
Now, it was him who should lower his head, bend his waist, and let go of all pretenses.
At the thought of this, Ruan Mingyi trembled, overwhelmed by humiliation.
...
As soon as she heard someone calling her name, Qiao Dai turned around and looked towards the entrance of the park. When she raised her head, she saw Cheng Su getting out of his car, closing the door, and slowly walking towards her.
Cheng Su's expression seemed somewhat surprised, and his gaze gently fell on the patch of land where Qiao Mei had been crouching just now. He couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
If he didn't see it wrong, was Qiao Mei... digging stones just now?
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Chapter 65As soon as Galaxy issued its statement, the topic of #Galaxysue# quickly soared to the top of the trending searches.Ruan Mingyi, taking advantage of his position as a director, forged medical reports for his daughter, Ruan Tao, hiding the fact that she had a heart condition from the company's top management. He intervened multiple times in matters related to Ruan Tao's activities during the assessment period, using modified assessment methods to cover up this fact and give Ruan Tao preferential treatment.Once these disgraceful secrets were exposed, they immediately spread across various online communities and forums, sparking countless discussions. Numerous people flocked to Ruan Mingyi's new company and Ruan Tao's social media accounts, demanding explanations. The comment sections turned into a battlefield of criticism and outrage.Hiding medical history is truly despicable, isn't it? Having such a serious illness and not informing the relevant parties, then blaming the program's team for being heartless? I think it's Ruan Tao who lacks humanity. What on earth was she thinking?!I'm truly speechless. Considering that Ruan Tao is genuinely ill, I won't be too harsh with my words. Just one question: Can you please retire, sister? If you're sick, go get treated. If one day you collapse at a live event and need rescue, the stars around you will have the worst luck for generations to come!Ruan's princess's father is also incredible. It's bad enough that his young daughter went crazy and wanted to enter the entertainment industry, but he went along with it? Helping to change records and assessments? Isn't he afraid of something happening to Ruan's princess? I don't understand, really, I don't understand! Do they think the entertainment industry belongs to their family, where they can casually deceive others? Anyway, even if Ruan's princess gives a lackluster performance, her father can forcefully push her to stardom!The reason the public is furious at this point is not just because Ruan Tao's fans have been stirring up trouble everywhere, offending various factions in the entertainment industry, but also because many bystanders are shocked by the inherent selfishness and self-interest displayed by Ruan Tao and her team.On the lighter side, one could say that despite having a heart condition, Ruan Tao persists in pursuing her dream, disregarding her own well-being for the sake of her entertainment career. However, on the darker side, she is simply a selfish ghost who only considers herself and disregards others. She wants to chase her dreams but doesn't consider the consequences for the people around her.In the entertainment industry, whether it's actors or idols, physical stamina is crucial. Ruan Tao, an artist who cannot engage in strenuous exercise, is like a time bomb. No one knows when and what kind of consequences it will bring.As netizens have pointed out, if something irreversible happens to Ruan Tao during the filming process, even if the rest of the crew is completely unaware of her condition, will they not have to pay the price with their own future careers for Ruan Tao's concealment?Although Ruan Tao's fans are still trying to salvage her reputation by portraying her as a girl chasing her dreams, it is evident that most people are not buying into their narrative. After all, Ruan Tao was rushed to the emergency room today, and everyone witnessed her fans publicly criticizing the production team. If this matter is overlooked, no one can guarantee that another incident won't occur. No one wants to get involved in this trouble.Ruan Tao is an adult and should know the consequences of her actions.Although it may sound cruel, I have to say that when Ruan Tao found out about her severe heart condition, she should have given up on being an idol. Is she planning to spend her entire life performing small cute dances and singing love songs? She should take responsibility for her own stage and for others as well.After confirming the news of Ruan Tao's poor health, some netizens thoroughly investigated the performances of her fellow trainees at Galaxy during the same period. They discovered that whenever they were grouped with Ruan Tao for performances, the chosen songs always highlighted her strengths. As a result, Ruan Tao advanced, while the rest of the group was eliminated due to their average performance, just like the initial rankings on "Pick Eleven."Once could be a coincidence, twice could still be a coincidence, but if it happens repeatedly, netizens can't help but suspect that it is because of Ruan Tao's health condition. Her teammates were forced to tone down their performances, while Ruan Tao relied on her backing to reach her current position. However, the others weren't so lucky and were eliminated due to their average performances.Considering the outburst from several teammates who were in the same group as Ruan Tao after the public event, accusing her of being too willful, netizens became even more convinced of their speculations.I feel sorry for Ruan Princess's teammates.Who needs teammates when it comes to the Ruan Princess? She only needs cannon fodder to highlight her!At this point, Ruan Tao's professional career has been completely ruined.Even if no one actively blacklists her, which entertainment company would dare to collaborate with Ruan Tao, who could require emergency medical treatment at any moment? If something were to happen, it would be a troublesome situation to explain. It's better to keep their distance.With Ruan Tao's downfall, the stock price of Ruan Mingyi's new company also plummeted, leaving him in a state of despair. He was on the verge of registering himself for oxygen therapy in the hospital.However, that's not the most suffocating bad news. It was only when the surgeon responsible for Ruan Tao's operation finished and walked out of the operating room that Ruan Mingyi and Mrs. Ruan received a devastating blow.The lead surgeon took Ruan Mingyi and his wife to his office and then, with a furrowed brow, said, "Regarding Miss Ruan's condition, we have made a new discovery..."The surgeon informed Ruan Mingyi that the reason for the ineffective treatment of Ruan Tao's condition was a diagnostic error made by their hospital. Earlier this year, they had visited the Capital Hospital's cardiology department, where they observed a rare genetic heart disease surgery case. After exchanging knowledge and experience, they finally realized that their misjudgment of Ruan Tao's condition was the reason for the lack of progress."We deeply apologize for this, but it's not an excuse. Cases like Ruan Tao's rare condition can indeed lead to misdiagnosis. It was only after our exchange and learning that we included this case in our hospital's database. We will help you contact experts who specialize in studying this type of case."However, the lead surgeon seemed somewhat embarrassed. He looked at Ruan Mingyi and his wife, who were in shock, and gently reminded them, "This is a genetic heart disease with a high incidence and strong hereditary nature. Therefore, such cases are extremely rare in the country..."As Ruan Mingyi listened to the doctor's words, he felt that something was not right. He immediately asked, "What does this mean?"Genetic heart disease?No! It couldn't be true. No one in the Ruan family has ever had a heart condition, let alone the doctor mentioning a high incidence of this hereditary disease. Even if it were a case of generational inheritance, it couldn't have been diagnosed in Ruan Tao just now. Not to mention the doctor's comment about its strong hereditary nature...What does this imply?Ruan Mingyi's eyes widened suddenly, and he instinctively looked at his wife, releasing her hand that he had been holding tightly.Ruan's wife also panicked, and her voice suddenly rose as she exclaimed, "Doctor, what do you mean by this?"The lead surgeon took a deep breath and replied, "Mr. Ruan, Mrs. Ruan, I suggest that you undergo appropriate examinations for a genetic disease spectrum study. This is also for your own safety because research on this type of case is still insufficient in the country. It's best to get checked as soon as possible to prevent any accidents."Although the doctor said this, everyone had another thought in their minds.Ruan Mingyi and his wife were both distraught, and without much thought, they agreed to the suggestion. Perhaps they also had this hereditary disease, or maybe... whatever the case, it was enough to give them a headache.Soon, the results of the examination came out. The good news was that Ruan Mingyi and his wife were in good health, but the bad news was that Ruan Tao had no blood relation to Ruan Mingyi and his wife!Wh-What?!Upon receiving the report, Ruan's wife fainted on the spot. When she regained consciousness, the first thing she did was grab the person next to her and ask in a heart-wrenching voice, "How can this be? Tao Tao, Tao Tao is not my child? Then where is my child? Where is my child?"Ruan's wife felt like she was going insane!Receiving news that the child she had raised for over a decade was not her own came as a shocking revelation to the mother. In that moment, she felt as if her entire life had been erased. Her mind went blank, overwhelmed by shock, pain, and confusion. Various emotions surged through her chest, making her feel as though she was being torn apart by these intense feelings.Her only thought was, "Where is my child?"Ruan Mingyi, of course, wanted to investigate what had happened. He immediately went to the hospital where his wife had given birth, requesting access to the relevant records from that period.Upon learning about the serious incident of a baby mix-up, especially when it involved a well-known businessman, the hospital director was afraid that the matter would escalate and tarnish the hospital's reputation. A thorough investigation was quickly initiated, and they soon located the nurse on duty at the time. As soon as she heard about the incident, she confessed to the entire sequence of events.It turned out that on that fateful day, the nurse had violated regulations by allowing her colleague into the nursery to visit her own child. Unbeknownst to her, in the blink of an eye, her colleague had swapped the identification tags of the babies. When she entered the room, all she saw was her colleague about to place a baby back in the crib, but she couldn't determine which baby had been exchanged.At that time, surveillance cameras were not widely used, and the nurse herself couldn't distinguish among so many babies to figure out who was who. Moreover, her colleague was adamant about not revealing which baby had been swapped with her own.The nurse had contemplated reporting her colleague's actions, but her colleague claimed that she had allowed her to enter. If she were to report the incident, she would undoubtedly lose her job. Why should she sacrifice her own livelihood for someone else's child?Persuaded by her colleague's words and being someone who barely earned a living wage, the nurse didn't dare to take any action. Combined with her colleague's repeated assurance that the child would be well cared for, the nurse chose to turn a blind eye to the situation.Over the years, this secret had weighed heavily on the nurse's heart, and the mounting guilt had made it difficult for her to breathe. So, when the Ruan family approached her and promised not to hold her responsible, especially considering she had already retired, she finally revealed the truth."Did you find her?"Upon learning the truth, Ruan Mingyi immediately wanted to find his biological daughter. He sent people to search for her using the name obtained from the nurse. Soon, they located the woman who had switched the babies all those years ago. Unfortunately, she had passed away a few years after the swap due to a heart conditioncoincidentally, the same heart condition Ruan Tao had. She also had a daughter who was the same age as Ruan Tao...Everything aligned in an astonishing way.Ruan Mingyi anxiously urged the investigators he had dispatched to report back quickly. He felt a mix of anticipation and unfamiliarity regarding his unknown daughter. He longed to meet her but couldn't predict what kind of person she had become.When Ruan Mingyi heard the name Qiao Dai, anger and dissatisfaction filled his heart. He couldn't accept the idea that his daughter had grown up in such a poor and remote area, surrounded by poverty and hardship. What future could a child raised in such a place have?He imagined an ignorant, uncultured, and crude country girl, and the thought of having a daughter like that was a disgrace to the Ruan family. The mere idea made him feel ashamed.While he acknowledged that she was his own child, he couldn't bring himself to accept a daughter who was like that. If she showed some promise, he would be willing to bring her back into the family. But if she truly proved to be uncouth and unrefined, he would provide her with some money and let her live her life on her own. That, he believed, would be the extent of his duty.In his mind, Ruan Tao was the daughter who met his expectationswell-behaved, sensible, and beautiful. It was hard for Ruan Mingyi to comprehend that she wasn't his biological daughter, adding to the complexity of his emotions."Her name is Qiao Dai," his subordinate informed him.As Ruan Mingyi was contemplating how to convince himself to accept a daughter from the countryside, he unexpectedly heard a familiar name. He was taken aback and instinctively asked, "What is her name?"The subordinate transmitted the relevant information, and when that familiar face appeared on the screen, Ruan Mingyi felt as though his world had turned upside down. He stood there, stunned and speechless.Qiao Dai, how could it be her?In that moment, there was no trace of joy in Ruan Mingyi's heart. He stared at the screen, unable to find the right words to say.How could it be her?How could it be her!The thought of Qiao Dai and the successive blows he had suffered because of her suddenly struck him, leading him to his current state. He couldn't bring himself to accept that Qiao Dai was his daughter.While Ruan Mingyi was grappling with mixed emotions, his assistant, unaware of his inner turmoil, excitedly exclaimed, "Mr. Ruan! Wasn't it because we offended the Cheng family that we ended up in this situation? But Mr. Cheng has a special relationship with Miss Qiao, who happens to be your daughter. If we approach Miss Qiao for help, Mr. Cheng will undoubtedly be willing to show mercy!"The assistant was scolded harshly and dared not utter a word. However, deep down, he couldn't help but harbor some grievances: "What's the point of maintaining such an attitude at this time? Can we really expect others to come and help without seeking help ourselves?""Go and find a way to locate Qiao Dai. I want to have a talk with her."After a long while, Ruan Mingyi, with an uncertain expression on his face, seemed to have finally made up his mind. He wondered how he convinced himself to swallow his pride and seek out Qiao Dai.However, to Ruan Mingyi's surprise, they couldn't reach Qiao Dai at all.The agency's phone line was constantly busy, and on the rare occasions when they managed to connect, as soon as they learned that they were from Ruan Mingyi's company, they politely declined. Even if they attempted to approach the production team, the staff who once had to flatter Ruan Mingyi now refused to convey any messages. Even waiting outside the venue like ordinary fans, they couldn't squeeze into the crowd, let alone get close to Qiao Dai.Ruan Mingyi had never felt so embarrassed. He couldn't even catch a glimpse of the person he was trying to find.All of this undeniably reminded himTimes have changed!Now, it was him who should lower his head, bend his waist, and let go of all pretenses.At the thought of this, Ruan Mingyi trembled, overwhelmed by humiliation....As soon as she heard someone calling her name, Qiao Dai turned around and looked towards the entrance of the park. When she raised her head, she saw Cheng Su getting out of his car, closing the door, and slowly walking towards her.Cheng Su's expression seemed somewhat surprised, and his gaze gently fell on the patch of land where Qiao Mei had been crouching just now. He couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.If he didn't see it wrong, was Qiao Mei... digging stones just now?*****************
