Zheng Zhao was unwilling to accept this and hated Ye Cang to the core. He wished he could be ruined immediately so that he could vent his anger.
However, every time he opens his phone and sees messages about the other person, it only makes him angrier, yet he just can't break this self-destructive habit.
So all they could do was grit their teeth in hatred while simultaneously being unable to resist searching.
So he saw the message almost immediately.
Jealousy instantly overwhelmed him. These were Fang Jiqing and Yan Xiangming, names familiar to anyone in the music industry, as each of them had an impressive resume, let alone the two of them appearing together.
The last time they appeared together was for Xiao Tianwang's 25th anniversary album.
But Ye Cang?!
What gives him the right?!
Zheng Zhao and Ye Cang went through the elimination rounds together, and he simply didn't believe that the other party had any strength. In his opinion, Ye Cang only got such a performance because of the two masters' influence and their adaptations.
Just then, an idea popped into his head.
If Ye Cang was able to get such a powerful figure to help him, then what about during the competition? Did he also bribe the judges?!
Therefore, contrary to his usual behavior, Xia Fei praised him highly.
He did it on purpose! It was all staged!! He stole the honor that was rightfully his!
This thought, once it appeared, lingered and gnawed at Zheng Zhao's heart like a venomous snake.
The elimination shattered Zheng Zhao's confidence, and he desperately sought excuses to prove that he was no worse than Ye Cang.
Now this incident has given him the perfect excuse. He selectively forgets that he framed Ye Cang, which is why Ye Cang sang "Summer Insects," and is completely lost in his own imagination.
His eyes flashed with resentment and jealousy, and he was determined to make Ye Cang pay the price.
Soon after, marketing accounts started stirring up trouble, questioning whether Ye Cang's actions were unfair to other contestants, and even hinting at shady dealings within the production team.
Netizens are easily swayed by public opinion; their stance can be changed in an instant.
Of course, there are also rational analyses, but these people's words are easily drowned out by the public's fervor.
Ye Cang's previously improving image plummeted again after this incident.
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These random messages scrolled across Shen Huai's screen, casting an indeterminate shadow on his face.
The filtered information was set aside, emitting a "beep beep beep" sound.
The online discussions started out normally, but things clearly went wrong in the afternoon. Online trolls and marketing accounts joined in, seemingly standing up for the contestants, but their criticism was all directed at Ye Cang.
The other party carefully bypassed the production team and still managed to generate enough buzz.
The production team issued a lukewarm statement saying there was no behind-the-scenes manipulation in the competition, and then remained silent.
After all, the other party's target was Ye Cang, and they didn't want to rashly get involved and cause trouble.
This can be considered an unspoken rule in the entertainment industry.
Ye Cang shouldn't have had to bear all this.
Upon learning this, Shen Huai quickly made a phone call to put pressure on the production team. This was the best solution to the problem and didn't need to be considered at all.
However, whether or not to clarify the relationship between Ye Cang and Fang Jiqing and others was a dilemma for him.
Just then, the room lights were suddenly turned on, dispelling the shadows on Shen Huai's face.
Ye Cang poked his head in from outside the door.
"Agent, what are you doing? The lights aren't even on."
Shen Huai's eyes flickered slightly. He turned off the computer screen and walked out from behind his desk: "What's wrong?"
Ye Cang said with a proud look, "I have a new idea for the arrangement of this song. I haven't had time to discuss it with Lao Yan and the others yet, but I'll let you hear it first."
Shen Huai followed him to his room.
The room was still so messy that it was impossible to walk, but a path had been deliberately widened leading directly to Ye Cang's workbench.
Ye Cang was already used to maneuvering among various odds and ends; it was obvious who this path was prepared for.
Shen Huai found it both funny and heartwarming.
Although Ye Cang had charted a course for him, the only place he could sit was still on the bed.
The two sat side by side, and Ye Cang handed the earphones to Shen Huai.
As Shen Huai listened, a look of amazement gradually appeared on his face.
Ye Cang had been watching his expression closely, and only after he finished listening did he smile and ask, "Was it good?"
Shen Huai nodded; he couldn't help but admire Ye Cang's talent.
The arrangement of this song is completely different from before. In just two days, he made two different arrangements for the song, each with its own merits, and both perfectly showcasing the most wonderful part of the song.
Ye Cang was already very confident in himself, but receiving Shen Huai's affirmation still made him show a happy expression.
He sent the audio to Yan Xiangming, and after a brief discussion, they decided to meet tomorrow to revise it.
Shen Huai looked at Ye Cang's profile. His focused expression had a charm that transcended his appearance. The online noise and commotion did not seem to bother him.