Xin Wenwen got back into the car, waited inside for a while, then started the car and drove home.
Lin Leyao's time on set flew by. In the morning, Lin Leyao had just finished filming her first scene when Xiao Mi suddenly jumped up excitedly while holding her phone.
Xiaomi ran to Lin Leyao's side and said excitedly, "Sister Leyao, the Fanshi Hotel has come out to apologize."
Lin Leyao checked her phone. The Vanish Hotel issued an apology statement at 8:10, and by 8:15 it had already topped the trending searches.
The Vanish Hotel is the hotel where Lin Leyao stayed after getting drunk that day. The recent online rumors about her having an affair with Liu Fang originated from a maliciously edited video from this hotel.
When Lin Leyao personally called the hotel, the hotel manager, perhaps on someone's instructions, was very adamant, saying that the hotel's surveillance video had been destroyed and they could not provide the video.
Now, just a week after she made the call, the hotel suddenly issued a public apology on Weibo, and the video of the alleged vandalism can now be released again.
After Lin Leyao reported the incident to the police that day, she told Xin Ying about it. After that, she didn't ask about the matter again, and Xin Ying didn't tell her about the progress of the matter.
But now it seems that Xin Ying has been handling this matter quietly, and I don't know what method she used, but the Vanish Hotel came out to apologize so quickly.
Lin Leyao was curious about who was behind this.
The apology statement from the Vanish Hotel, along with the unedited surveillance video, effectively helped Lin Leyao clarify her recent scandals.
Xiao Yan then took the opportunity to make this trending topic a "viral" search.
Like Lin Leyao, many fans who had suffered a lot of injustice seized the opportunity and quickly released all the clarification posters for every rumor they had made in the past, setting up a stall on this trending topic.
After enduring for a long time, Xiao Yan finally couldn't hold back anymore and spent a lot of money to clarify all the rumors and scandals that Lin Leyao had been falsely accused of in the past across the entire internet.
A while ago, Lin Leyao's scandal garnered widespread attention online due to someone stirring things up behind the scenes. This time, Lin Leyao's clarification of the scandal received support from Xiao Yan and Xin Si Nan, resulting in it trending across the entire internet.
In the past, scandals involving celebrities would spread far and wide, but clarifications were always slow to emerge. However, this time Lin Leyao was the opposite; many people saw the clarification as soon as they opened Weibo or short video platforms.
Lin Leyao was filming all morning, while Xiao Mi was laughing and chuckling to herself while glued to her phone.
Sometimes, as public figures, celebrities are judged by the public for their words and actions. They can see malicious attacks online and still live their lives as if nothing has happened. However, many of the behind-the-scenes staff around them actually have much lower psychological resilience than the celebrities.
Lin Leyao was in a low mood the day she reported the incident to the police, and she didn't notice anything unusual for the next few days. Xiao Mi, on the other hand, was depressed for several days, but she finally got her revenge today.
In the afternoon, just as Lin Leyao's name was no longer trending on the hot search list, another major news story suddenly broke online.
A video suddenly went viral online, and the content of the protagonist's speech sparked a wave of criticism.
The video shows a luxurious karaoke room where several girls are sitting on a sofa singing, drinking, and chatting.
Inside, a well-dressed girl is facing the camera, seemingly drunk, tapping her phone screen with her sharp manicured nails, as if she's seen some infuriating news. She keeps cursing and swearing.
Another girl, who wasn't in the shot, said, "What's there to be angry about? Men are everywhere."
Hearing this, the girl, who had been cursing, slammed her phone on the coffee table in anger, her face full of displeasure: "What's so arrogant about Guo Canyang? An idol only has one face, what right does he have to act so high and mighty in front of me? It's his good fortune that I'm interested in him, and he's not even happy about it."
"He just debuted through a talent show and has quite a few fans. I guess he wants to build his career."
The girl scoffed, her face full of disdain: "You actually believe the nonsense these men spout?"
"Forget it, forget it. If he doesn't want to, then forget it. You, a young lady, don't want to hang yourself on a crooked tree."
The girl looked unhappy and said through gritted teeth, "I've never failed to sleep with any man I've set my sights on. I'm determined to get Guo Canyang."
Another female voice chuckled, "He has a lot of fans. If you keep pressuring that guy, his fans might find out and curse you to death."
The girl curled her lip, her face full of disdain: "What's a bunch of poor bastards afraid of? Think about how pathetic these girls are. They received free compulsory education from a young age, and they're so poor, yet they still spend money to vote for these guys. The cost of my annual international school education is probably more than they could earn in their entire lives. The closest they'll ever get to me is when I sleep with their idol and they tag me and curse me on Weibo. Anyway, I'll never have any interaction with these poor bastards at any other time."
In the video, another girl quickly spoke up, saying, "Are you drunk? Don't say such nasty things. They're just young girls chasing after celebrities for entertainment. Don't attack others like that."
Upon hearing this, the girl's anger instantly surfaced, but after glancing at the girl next to her, she miraculously suppressed her anger and said nothing more.
The girl's remarks in the video caused a huge uproar on the internet. Soon, someone found out that the woman who spoke so rudely was named Wang Yue'er, a well-known internet celebrity on Xiaolanshu.
This girl is a second-generation rich kid. She initially gained popularity by flaunting her wealth online. Later, she frequently posted photos of her successful fangirling experiences. Her Little Blue Book account contains many photos of her with various male celebrities.
Wang Yue'er's incident caused a great sensation. Her words not only angered those star-chasing girls, but also angered many girls from ordinary families across the internet.
Because Wang Yue'er looked down on people who received nine years of compulsory education, she referred to them all as poor bastards.
A large number of people suddenly appeared on the Internet and launched a group attack on Wang Yue'er.
Many people even started digging up Wang Yue'er's various accounts and comments, and the things Wang Yue'er did since childhood were all exposed.
Meanwhile, many people felt sorry for Guo Canyang, the male idol that Wang Yue'er kept criticizing. Many online marketing accounts were praising Guo Canyang for his integrity and fearlessness in the face of power. Guo Canyang's fans were both happy and angry—happy that their idol didn't sleep with other girls casually, but angry that their idol had suffered such injustice.
Guo Canyang is a clever young man. Taking advantage of the online outcry against Wang Yue'er and the resulting sympathy for him, he posted a Weibo post that played the victim. This post quickly went viral and received an overwhelming number of likes.
Everything proceeded according to the pre-arranged plan.
Chu Nan Entertainment.
Guo Canyang sat upright on the sofa. After posting the Weibo, he quickly looked at the man sitting at the desk and said respectfully, "President Xin, I've finished posting the Weibo."
Xin Si Nan nodded: "This is also an opportunity for you to generate buzz. Make the most of this opportunity."
Guo Canyang nodded and replied earnestly, "I definitely will."
Xin Sinan didn't speak to Guo Canyang anymore. He took a drag of his cigarette, took a screenshot of the trending topics on Weibo, and sent it to Xin Ying.
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Author's Note:
This is the second update from yesterday, and I missed updating before midnight again TT
Has anyone guessed who Wang Yue'er is? I foreshadowed it before /hehe
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Chapter 70
By the time Lin Leyao finished filming all her scenes for the day, the news online had reached its most intense and almost explosive state.
In Wang Yue'er's video, everyone who appeared on screen, and even those who didn't, were identified by resourceful netizens, and almost all of them were daughters of wealthy families.
On the way back to the hotel, Lin Leyao sat in the car scrolling through her phone while Xiaomi kept explaining the various details of the news. Lin Leyao quickly learned everything about this gossip that had ignited the internet.
As Xiaomi spoke, she kept sighing with relief that the Vanish Hotel apologized in the morning. If it had also clashed with Wang Yue'er's trending topic in the afternoon, the effectiveness of her clarification of the scandal would have been greatly reduced.
Xiaomi kept exclaiming how lucky she was, while Lin Leyao kept silently looking at her phone.
On the trending topics list, celebrities and ordinary people associated with Wang Yue'er's incident all became trending topics.
Male celebrities who had previously posted photos with Wang Yue'er have come out to deny any relationship with her.
The girls whose identities were revealed in the video also became trending topics, with one name appearing at the top of the trending list. That girl's name is—
Chen Lu.
Lin Leyao was unfamiliar with the name, but she vaguely recognized the girl's face. She couldn't remember where she had seen the girl before.
Although Chen Lu also appeared in Wang Yue'er's video, netizens did not hurl insults at her like they did at other girls; instead, they kept praising her.
The reason is that Chen Lu was the only person in the video who opposed what Wang Yue'er said and spoke up for ordinary fangirls.
Therefore, netizens generally have a friendly attitude towards her.
Lin Leyao sat quietly in the car, looking at Chen Lu's photo on her phone and lost in thought.
Suddenly, a thought struck her. She opened WeChat and went to Xin Wenwen's Moments.
She had previously set privacy settings so she wouldn't see Xin Wenwen's updates, but seeing Chen Lu's face today suddenly felt very familiar to her.
Xin Wenwen's WeChat Moments are completely public. Lin Leyao scrolled for a while and saw the post Xin Wenwen made on Christmas Day.
In the photo she shared, there was a group of men and women laughing merrily and beautifully. Standing next to Xin Wenwen was a girl, who is Chen Lu, who is trending on social media today.
The other protagonist in Wang Yue'er's video, Guo Canyang, is an artist under Chu Nan Entertainment.
Lin Leyao suddenly realized that Xin Ying's help in resolving this matter was not just about getting the hotel to apologize and release a clarification video to clear the mud off her. The real bombshell was the wave of trending topics about Wang Yue'er that afternoon.
This Wang Yue'er is the one who spent a lot of money to buy many marketing accounts and online trolls to spread rumors about her and Liu Fang. After looking at the information dug up by netizens, Lin Leyao quickly confirmed that this Wang Yue'er is Wang Baoliang's daughter.
Lin Leyao was certain that she had no connection with her, so why was Wang Yue'er suddenly doing all this to target her? Was it because she had a rumored affair with Wang Yue'er's father, and Wang Yue'er disliked her?
Wang Yue'er's story continued to escalate online for a week. Initially, only the video that was suddenly exposed circulated online. Later, photos of Wang Yue'er being intimate with some male models were also released online. At the same time, many of her classmates came forward to expose her for school bullying. Finally, a netizen revealed by name that Wang Yue'er drove under the influence of alcohol, hit someone, and then had someone else take the blame to escape legal punishment.
The incident escalated, sparking public outrage. Finally, the official Weibo account of the police station where Wang Yue'er's accident occurred issued a statement, declaring that they would immediately reinvestigate the accident and that the subsequent investigation process and results would be promptly released to the public for oversight.
Lin Leyao's life was peaceful after that. As the Lunar New Year approached, she probably wanted to have a relaxing holiday, so the crew rushed to film the later scenes ahead of schedule.
Lin Leyao was busy filming on set, and Xin Ying was also busy with various summaries and plans for the coming year at the company. The two didn't have time to meet again and usually chatted on WeChat.
Finally, as the Lunar New Year approached, Lin Leyao left the film set to attend a fashion charity gala in City B.
Lin Leyao went to City B a day early. Today, she will wear the dress and jewelry she will wear for tomorrow's red carpet event and take the photos she needs for tomorrow.
When celebrities walk the red carpet, all their accessories, big and small, are borrowed from stylists and brands. After the red carpet event, these clothes and jewelry must be returned to the brands.
The annual red carpet event is not only a time for celebrities to compete in terms of star power and glamour, but also a time for their fans to compare the brands, sizes, and prices of their clothes and jewelry.
Lin Leyao has a dedicated stylist she has worked with for many years. This stylist not only has access to high-end designer clothes, but he has also never made a mistake when styling the celebrities he works with.
Whether to showcase beauty or wear ultra-high-end designer brands that don't suit her style, Lin Leyao's initial choice was to prioritize beauty. This stylist's aesthetic aligns well with her taste, which is why the two have continued to collaborate to this day.
However, as her fame grows, even if she doesn't actively seek out big brands, they will proactively lend her clothes. In addition, Lin Leyao is beautiful and has a stunning figure, so the clothes she wears always become a hit. Therefore, more brands are now willing to collaborate with Lin Leyao.
When it comes to Lin Leyao's acting and variety show appearances, other celebrities, in order to grab resources or fear that she will steal their popularity, will release a lot of press releases criticizing her acting skills and lines. Many netizens who have not seen Lin Leyao's acting are easily misled by these press releases.
However, when it comes to walking the red carpet, other celebrities dare not casually compare themselves to Lin Leyao, because if their photos are placed side by side, it is easy to see who is more beautiful.
Some clever artist teams will release articles to criticize Lin Leyao's clothes and jewelry, implying that Lin Leyao's clothes and jewelry are cheap and inferior to their own, but netizens don't buy it.
Other female celebrities have released similar press releases before, but back then the comments section was flooded with messages, and netizens were all saying the same thing—
But Lin Leyao is prettier.
Aside from the fans, who cares if the clothes and jewelry are designer brands? Whoever looks better in the clothes wins.
However, as Lin Leyao's popularity has increased, this phenomenon has become much less common.
Lin Leyao was at the hotel when the stylist came over with three dresses and three sets of jewelry, asking her to choose one.
Lin Leyao tried it on once and chose a green Hepburn-style long dress.
Xiao Yan accompanied her today and, seeing Lin Leyao choose this dress, said, "Isn't this dress too ordinary? This style of dress is a bit too common."