The Villain Mom Awakens — Going Viral by Parenting on a Reality Show-Chapter 230: The Official Like and Follow

Naomi Kenway inquired about the outcome of Six’s treatment. She was relieved to hear that Six’s leg was on the road to recovery.

*

After the "Felix Jacobs incident" blew over, sharp-eyed netizens discovered that while Naomi Kenway had been embroiled in the scandal, the mayors of several towns and villages had gone online to defend her. Among them was even the mayor of Peldon Village, where Felix Jacobs himself lived. They all claimed Naomi Kenway was a great philanthropist who would never do such a thing. Several villagers even recorded videos, all of which strongly supported her.

When the outcry in support of Felix Jacobs was at its peak, these mayors’ statements were met with insults. People accused them of being bought off, claiming they had no morals or integrity. Some even suspected they were a "water army" hired by Naomi Kenway, not actual local officials at all. Now that the tables had turned, netizens began to re-examine those comments and flooded the mayors’ social media accounts with apologies.

As the story developed over the next few days, the "Felix Jacobs incident" remained a hot topic. Major entertainment news outlets made it their subject, and in the process of compiling information, they were surprised to discover that all the mayors who supported Naomi Kenway had mentioned charitable donations. After some digging, they found one thing all these villages had in common: they had all received donations from The Nina Kendrick Foundation.

And the person in charge of The Nina Kendrick Foundation was none other than—Naomi Kenway! By comparing photos found online, they confirmed that the director, Naomi Kenway, was indeed the same superstar Naomi Kenway who was currently all over the news. The Nina Kendrick Foundation had been established for over twenty years and operated with an exceptionally low profile. It had donated fifty million during the recent earthquake disaster and gave a fixed ten million annually to fund the education of "left-behind children" in mountain villages, among other causes.

When this news broke, netizens’ jaws dropped:

[The Nina Kendrick Foundation? Is that the one that’s crazy low-key? I heard it donated fifty million for the recent earthquake. If the locals hadn’t posted their thanks, no one would have even known. I can’t believe Naomi Kenway runs it. That’s just *too* discreet! I’m sobbing...]

[Naomi Kenway is seriously one of those celebrities who just gets more and more amazing the deeper you dig. She donates tens of millions a year, and I heard she’s been doing it for years. She’s definitely not like certain people who just do it for clout.]

[I’m floored! This is even more shocking than the twist in the Felix Jacobs case! People say you should do good deeds without leaving a name, but Naomi Kenway doesn’t even leave a footprint! I’m standing guard right here today. Let’s see who dares to say a bad word about her now!]

[Now this is a truly good celebrity and a good actress. Thumbs up!]

[This is what real charity looks like. Naomi Kenway is the real deal, not like some people who donate a little money and make a huge deal out of it, wanting the whole world to know. People like that definitely have ulterior motives!]

[The foundation donates tens of millions every year, so how could anyone still think Naomi Kenway’s family went bankrupt? What bankrupt family can just pull out tens of millions on a whim? Even the nouveau riche can’t do that. Naomi Kenway must have married a super-billionaire, right?]

[Fun fact: I heard a wealthy woman gave The Nina Kendrick Foundation to her daughter as a birthday gift. This has nothing to do with who she married. Looked at this way, Naomi Kenway’s family must be incredibly powerful! Now I’m really curious about her background.]

...

Naomi Kenway had been keeping a close eye on the developments of the "Felix Jacobs" matter. A few days later, she saw media reports that Felix Jacobs had been detained. Due to the wide scope and severe nature of the slander, he would likely face criminal charges. The broadcast showed Phoenix Holloway collapsed on the ground, pounding her plump fists on the pavement and sobbing her heart out.

It was a satisfying outcome, and Naomi Kenway’s mood instantly brightened. Meanwhile, Joelle Lynch had filed a lawsuit for domestic abuse. Felix Jacobs was getting what he deserved.

When she opened her social media account again, her notifications had completely blown up.

Naomi Kenway scrolled through her feed, then froze. She stared in disbelief. The official Daily Journal account had liked the post she published today: "We must stand firm against domestic violence. May every girl have the chance to blossom, radiant and beautiful!"

Before she could even process her excitement, she noticed a new verified account in her followers list: the official Daily Journal.

Naomi Kenway immediately followed them back. Browsing their feed, she saw the Daily Journal had posted two updates praising her. One commended her courage and integrity for helping Joelle Lynch escape domestic abuse, and the other praised her charitable work, calling her an actress of both artistic skill and moral integrity.

Naomi Kenway wasn’t the only one who was shocked. The comment section exploded, and related topics shot to the top of the trending charts.

[Oh my god, am I seeing things? If I remember correctly, the last actor the official Daily Journal account followed was five years ago—the veteran artist Teacher Dawson, who was living in poverty but donated funds for several Hope Elementary Schools.]

[The Daily Journal follows only a handful of celebrities. Naomi Kenway just got the official seal of approval! Now that she’s been recognized by the state, I’d like to see what trolls dare to stir up trouble now!]

[As a fan of Nina’s, I’m so thrilled. This feeling of being validated... I’m so happy for Nina!]

[So what Teacher Dawson worked half his life to earn, Naomi Kenway just got it that easily?] 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

[The person above is talking big with no skin in the game. Naomi Kenway has donated over a billion in charity alone, and that’s not even counting the dozen or so Hope Elementary Schools she’s funded. If you’re so great, why don’t you go donate a few hundred million to prove it? If you can’t, then stop being so passive-aggressive.]

[I don’t get why so many people can’t stand Naomi Kenway. Which one of these things doesn’t prove she has good character? So many reality shows are scripted. I wish people wouldn’t be so prejudiced and would pay more attention to the actors themselves!]

[Naomi Kenway really got her vindication this time!]

...

The storm from the incident had completely passed. Naomi Kenway went to the office as usual, but on the way, she was surrounded by fans professing their love for her. It took her twice as long as normal to get to the company.

When she pushed open the door, she saw Laura Grant’s usually stern face held a rare smile. "Not bad. A blessing in disguise."

She placed a glass of iced orange juice on the table. "Here, have a seat. You can cool down with a drink."

She pulled out her phone and scrolled up and down the screen, which was filled with dense text. "See this? These are all appearance requests for you. There are quite a few top-tier reality shows in here." She smiled, pursing her lips. "Congratulations. You’ve officially made it big."

Naomi Kenway was a bit stunned. "So many..."

’Not long ago, I was a controversial celebrity, famous for being infamous, paying my way onto all sorts of shows.’

In less than three months, she had become an artist that shows were scrambling to invite.

"Yes, so many," Laura Grant said encouragingly. "Keep it up. This is just the beginning. I’m sure you’ll only become more and more successful."

"Let’s see..." Laura Grant sat in her chair, leaning her head back slightly. "One day, you’ll have top-tier popularity and resources, winning so many awards both at home and abroad that you lose count. That’s what it means to be a top-tier star!"

She continued, "I’ll sift through these and pick out the most suitable shows for you. Most of these invitations are just trying to ride your current wave of popularity. If you perform well, even better offers will naturally come your way."