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"Can your expectation for others not be so strict? Don't tell me you've never been hurt, abandoned or betrayed before; don't tell me you've never wanted to be wealthy and enjoy the luxuries that come with it; don't tell me you can live your entire life with your integrity intact. If so..."

"...then who are the people that are currently attacking us?" Minho raised his and Suzy's intertwined hands and asked, "I'm not married and neither is she. We are an average couple. Why must you throw words of insults towards a woman?"

"If you can't stop your attacks and want to complain about other's personal lives, then please direct all your dissatisfaction towards me. Please stop hurting the person I treasure..."

While Minho spoke these words, all Suzy saw was the side of his face. But...

...her tears involuntarily started rolling out of her eyes.

She wondered whether, all those years ago, this was the same way he had protected his younger brother. Did he choose to be dishonored by his parents in order to protect the person he cared about.

Afterwards, Minho pulled Suzy behind him and led her out of the crowd, past all the persistent reporters. Even though it was difficult, he did not allow them to touch a single hair on her body...

Finally, he helped her aboard the van sent by Manoban Entertainment and left the scene.

The media still wanted to chase after them, but women who witnessed Minho trying to protect Suzy (especially a few with cars), deliberately drove their cars into the path of the reporters and completely blocked their way.

If justice still existed in this world, may it last forever.

At times, it was hard to understand why the world was especially cruel to women. Why didn't the reporters occupy themselves with exposing other people instead of clinging to Suzy? What did she do wrong? She simply wanted to pursue her happiness...

Behind them, the reporters were getting further and further away. However, Minho's grip on Suzy's hand was as tight as ever.

Suzy's warm tears fell upon the back of Minho's hand.

Never would she ever forget, that on this day, one man threw his chest into the crowd to shield her from the harshness of the world.

"Do you believe me now? I can protect you from anything."

Suzy nodded her head. Her eyes were obviously swollen and red, but she tried her best to smile, "I believe you. I've also finally experienced being saved like Jennie. You and President Manoban are both mighty people."

"We aren't mighty. Our capabilities are limited...But, in order to protect our women, we can push beyond our limits..." after a few seconds, he continued, "...by an exceeding amount!"

Tears streamed out of Suzy's eyes as she cried into Minho's arms...

"Don't worry, I will handle it well."

Meanwhile, Lisa and Jennie's car followed closely behind. Jennie was pleased to know that Suzy had found herself the right person.

So, she turned her head and smiled at Lisa, "The people at Manoban Entertainment are all loyal and righteous."

"Including Zhen Manni?" Lisa lifted one eyebrow.

"Apart from her..." After giving her response, Jennie looked out the window and said helplessly, "Hubby...did you know? My admiration towards you has once again increased?"

"I can tell. The word 'worship' is written all over your face..."

"Following on, what do you guys plan to do?" Jennie could not forget, although Minho, had protected Suzy like a knight in shining armor, the 'indecent' photo of them was still circulating. So, Minho was no longer suitable as Manoban Entertainment's Director of PR.

"Minho has his own plans...I've left it all in his hands."

Lisa took Jennie straight to Manoban Entertainment.

Jennie looked at Lisa curiously but did not ask any further. All she wanted to do at this time was smile; she wanted to smile for Suzy and for the women who still dreamed of achieving happiness. Because Minho's existence was proof that there were still beautiful relationships in this world worth sacrificing and waiting for.

Not long after, the couple arrived outside Manoban Entertainment. At this time, inside Manoban Entertainment's internal meeting room, Minho had already set up everything to film a video.

He simply dragged Suzy everywhere with him. After changing into a black suit in his office, he entered the meeting room and asked those involved with film to help him record a video.

"What are you doing?" Suzy asked confusedly.

Minho gestured for her to hush before looking straight down the barrel of the camera and signaling for the cameraman to start recording.

"Hello everyone, I am Lee Minho..."

"I have held the role of Director of PR in Manoban Entertainment for 5 years now and today I officially handled the last PR matter for the agency. Who would have thought it would be my own scandal."

"There are three things I would like to address today. Firstly, Bae Suzy is indeed my beloved fiancee; she has never been a pair of broken shoes. We are a legitimate couple and will be getting married soon."

"Secondly, I would like to apologize to those in the public that I have affected negatively. I am sorry that we couldn't control ourselves in the public, but my privacy was also violated. I hope Hua Rong Studio can step out to give me an apology!"

"Lastly, for the sake of Manoban Entertainment's image and reputation, I will officially resign from the role of PR Director and move behind the scenes."

"By doing this, I have one motive: I am admitting to my mistake and paying the price. So, Hua Rong Studio, if you have the guts then come out from hiding. You've invaded the privacy of others and harmed the interests of others. In terms of morals, you aren't any better!"

In other words, Minho was telling those that supported Hua Rong Studio that they had low morals and that they should start learning the basics again.

After seeing Minho's video, Manoban Entertainment's staff couldn't bear to see him leave, "Director Lee, must you really resign? This video..."

"Release it!" Minho replied straightforwardly.

"But, if I release it, you won't be able to take it back."

"Release..." Minho replied firmly before returning to Suzy's side.

The staff reluctantly obeyed his instructions and placed the recorded video on Manoban Entertainment's website...

In a short amount of time, Minho's video exceeded a million views!

Minho's level-mindedness; Minho's straightforwardness; Minho's determination to protect Suzy; and Minho's direct approach at calling out Hua Rong Studio; his every action made the public feel like he had a clear conscience.

"I must say, I give Minho 100 points for his final PR effort. After being exposed, he immediately flew back to China to face the problem and admitted to everything directly. He even released a video with such attitude. I've truly become his fan!"

"Oh! I love men that admit to their wrongdoings! It's so sexy!"

"Such a dominating presence! We should ask the cowardly reporters, who only know how to hide and reveal other's private matters, what they have worthy to show off!?"

"Woah, Hua Rong Studio, you better not chicken out! After all, weren't you guys extremely proud of yourselves when you released the photo?"

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