At that time, the reason why those involved apologized was largely due to the pressure of public opinion, which is also why Ling Zhenfei became the honorary chairman of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Council.

"Hello." After an awkward moment, Xia Shan greeted Ling Zhenfei.

"Hello!"

Ling Zhenfei responded to Xia Shan and then just looked at her, wondering what she would do.

Xia Shan adjusted her clothes and took off her hat to ease the awkwardness, but since they were already sitting together, the awkwardness was inevitable.

"Hello, Divine Doctor Ling, I didn't expect to meet you in a place like this." After the initial awkwardness, Xia Shan finally began to speak. As a host, she's good at easing tension.

Ling Zhenfei smiled and said, "I also didn't expect to meet Journalist Xia in such a place. It seems we are quite destined to meet."

"Is Divine Doctor Ling traveling to Japan as well?" Xia Shan asked.

Ling Zhenfei nodded and said, "Yes, I'm traveling. If Japan's media environment were better, I might have been working in Japan."

Upon hearing this, Xia Shan's face turned slightly red, clearly understanding the implication in Ling Zhenfei's words.

"Divine Doctor Ling, I know there were mistakes in the last interview, and it blemished my career. As you can see, I can't even run my program anymore and can only go out to relax."

"With such issues, it's normal that the program can't continue. It can only be said that more netizens in our country are well-mannered and sensible, which is comforting to me." Ling Zhenfei smiled wryly.

As he spoke, Ling Zhenfei felt helpless. Many netizens online are greatly lacking in quality, often cursing him and spreading slander, but many people also support him.

He gained so many fans because Ling Zhenfei was always criticized, accumulating a large fan base; the greater the slander he withstood, the more perfect he became, inevitably.

Xia Shan was very embarrassed and had to admit that the previous incident was really unfair to Ling Zhenfei.

"I know the last incident was indeed my fault. I'm here to formally apologize to you today."

Ling Zhenfei laughed and said, "Is an apology really all it takes to resolve this matter?"

Xia Shan's expression suddenly became agitated: "Then what do you want? Do you really want to push me to death?" As she spoke, Xia Shan sounded both angry and a bit coy.

Ling Zhenfei said, "Of course, I won't push you to death. But what's wrong is wrong, and the harm you've caused others isn't something a simple apology can fix."

"I've already been suspended from duty. What more do you want? I feel I've already endured enough punishment." Xia Shan said angrily to Ling Zhenfei.

Ling Zhenfei's expression also darkened because Xia Shan's words indicated she hadn't recognized her mistake.

Ling Zhenfei said, "Miss Xia, we are all ordinary citizens. I haven't forced you to apologize or anything, nor can I threaten you. Since we met here, it's a kind of fate. I just think sometimes you misjudge situations."

"How did I misjudge? I made a mistake and was punished. What more do you want?" Xia Shan replied indifferently, evidently having an arrogant personality.

Ling Zhenfei thought for a moment and said, "Let's make a comparison. If I ride a bicycle and accidentally hit someone's leg, causing it to fracture, I also damaged my bicycle.

So, should I be complacent just because I paid a price too, even though someone else was injured?"

Ling Zhenfei's analogy left Xia Shan stunned. For a highly educated person like Xia Shan, the point was immediately clear.

Xia Shan looked at Ling Zhenfei, evidently wanting to say something but unable to find the words.

For someone like her, who usually holds herself in high regard, even though she realizes her mistake, it's hard to admit it.

Ling Zhenfei understood it all and said to Xia Shan, "I've said all I have to say, but I want to remind you that whether you were paid by someone or influenced by others, it greatly impacts people."

Xia Shan nodded slightly, "Perhaps I was really wrong. I truly thank Divine Doctor Ling for your magnanimity and not holding it against a small person like me."

"It's nothing. To err is human; to recognize one's mistakes is what's most important." Ling Zhenfei wasn't concerned with accepting apologies. He didn't care about such matters.

Jiang Shan nodded, "I really appreciate it. But to be honest, when I was offered money, I initially refused. My program aimed for fairness and justice, not to slander anyone.

However, upon receiving the data, seeing how serious the burns were claimed to be healed by you, I thought it seemed impossible."

After hearing this, Ling Zhenfei was startled, "You said you were paid? By whom?"

Ling Zhenfei was very curious about who was opposing him, who resorted to such despicable means to attack him.

Having asked this, Xia Shan quickly realized she might have misspoken and covered her mouth.

"So you don't know who that person is?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "There are a few suspects in my mind, but I truly don't know who it specifically is."

Xia Shan's face didn't look good, and she said, "I'm sorry, but I can't tell you who it is. In fact, I'm also not sure who that person is, but I know the person who connected us."

Ling Zhenfei asked, "Is it Ma Long?"

Xia Shan was surprised, "Why would you think it's Ma Long?"

"Because we have some disagreements, and besides Ma Long, I really can't think of who else I've offended."

Xia Shan said, "Let's not discuss this topic anymore. Anyway, this matter is over. You've completely prevailed in this situation. Shouldn't you be satisfied?"

Ling Zhenfei laughed, "What's there to be satisfied about? We've all become victims. You need to think clearly: you're in your current situation not because of me but because of the person behind it.

Forcing someone who's supposed to speak the truth to tell lies led you to this point. Because of my incident, online friends know you engaged in deception. Even if your program restarts, who will believe you?"

Ling Zhenfei's words left Xia Shan silent because what he said was very reasonable. The biggest appeal of the Huaxia Time Space program was its fair assessment of social and political issues.

But they weren't fair in the incident with Ling Zhenfei, continuously attacking him, only to end up being proven wrong by him, which was very awkward.

Because of this, the audience saw that Huaxia Time Space was biased and engaged in deception. So, even if the program was replaced with another host or guest, it would no longer be trusted.

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