The blogger in the video was still rattling on.
"I specially ordered takeout from the restaurant that Heartbeat Nan Nan reviewed today. Guess what?"
As she spoke, the blogger in the video took out a dirty-looking takeout package.
The noodles inside looked clumpy and unappetizing.
Then she spoke again.
"Guys, I'm not saying that Heartbeat Nan Nan gave a false review. The food at this restaurant does taste good, but the portion is small. I think her promotion was a bit exaggerated."
"As a conscientious blogger, I really can't stand by and watch more fans being deceived. So after much thought, I've decided to bravely step forward!"
As the woman in the video said this, her face was full of righteousness, as if she was crusading against some evil person.
The video ended there.
Following Wen Yin's gaze, Shao Yinan looked at the Weibo comments below with her.
[I knew it! All of Heartbeat Nan Nan's videos are just product placements. She must be getting paid!]
[Doesn't this mean that most of her videos are just advertisements?]
[My idol just fell! I used to like Heartbeat Nan Nan so much!]
[I'm unfollowing and turning on her.]
[Unfollowing and turning on her +10086.]
"One-sided and professional-sounding language. It seems this person is hell-bent on smearing this blogger," Shao Yinan concluded.
Wen Yin's eyes darkened, but she didn't say anything in the end.
"However, this blogger has a lot of momentum."
Only then did Shao Yinan remember where he'd heard this name before.
The girls in the office would always excitedly mention this name in the break room.
"Our opponent is clearly well-prepared this time," Shao Yinan took a sip of water and continued, "If she can get through this, she'll be even more popular."
Wen Yin nodded.
Although she hadn't been in the entertainment industry for long, Wen Yin could tell.
Their opponent was clearly trying to ride on this wave of popularity.
Wen Yin had observed carefully.
This woman had risen to fame through food live-streams.
But for a long time after that, her popularity had declined. She was probably trying to ride on Heartbeat Nan Nan's popularity this time.
And this video had become her most-liked video on the short-video app.
Meanwhile, the blogger who claimed to be speaking up for her fans was looking at the rapidly increasing number of followers on her phone screen with a satisfied smile on her face.
This marketing stunt was definitely worth it.
At the same time, due to the blogger's deliberate guidance of public opinion on the internet, many fans began to attack Heartbeat Nan Nan.
Many netizens who like to gossip got involved and started digging into Heartbeat Nan Nan's background.
To their surprise—
This big blogger with millions of followers seemed... really clean.
Her past videos had clean camera work and received many positive comments from fans.
They didn't know why she was attracting so many haters and such negative rumors this time.
[Could this be a publicity stunt?]
[I think so too. The other blogger only has a few hundred thousand followers. It seems like the people supporting her in the comments are paid trolls.]
[Can we just focus on making good videos and stop using such underhanded tactics?]
[No matter what, I'll always believe in Heartbeat Nan Nan!]
Just then, Heartbeat Nan Nan updated her Weibo.
[@Heartbeat Nan Nan: The innocent have nothing to fear.]
These few words were Heartbeat Nan Nan's response.
After this Weibo post was published, more and more fans flooded in to comment.
[I knew Nan Nan was innocent!]
[No exaggeration. I've been to the restaurants Nan Nan recommended, and they're all great.]
[Yeah, I've been there too. It's not as exaggerated as that blogger said!]
[Do people these days slander others for free?]
The next day.
Wen Yin had a good sleep. When she woke up, the room was quiet. Shao Yinan had gone to the company.
After a simple breakfast, Wen Yin turned on her computer as usual.
She first helped to give some advice on a few design drafts of new designers, then she logged on to Weibo.
She skillfully switched to a new Weibo account, and the screen showed a new account—
Heartbeat Nan Nan.
But the trending topics on Weibo were even more lively during the day than last night.
The blogger who had attacked Heartbeat Nan Nan also posted a Weibo.
[Nan Nan, don't be mad at me for being so straightforward. I'm just thinking from the fans' perspective. After all, aren't we all here to recommend delicious food to everyone? Last night's video was just my personal opinion. @Heartbeat Nan Nan.]
Wen Yin slowly scrolled down the mouse, reading each comment one by one.
Strangely, all the comments under this Weibo post were in support.
Not a single person raised any doubts.
Wen Yin immediately understood what was going on.
It wasn't uncommon for people in the entertainment industry to hire trolls to smear their opponents. Wen Yin just didn't expect that.
In this small internet celebrity circle, just for making videos wholeheartedly, she would be smeared and have her popularity stolen.
Wen Yin let out a barely audible sigh.
In the end, she turned off the computer.
—
Life at Shaohua wasn't easy after Wen Yin left.
Jin Jin and N.A's reputation was like a living signboard for Shaohua.
Shao Yuanjia was confident that he could suppress Wen Yin, but he underestimated her.
After being rejected by a cooperating brand for the nth time, Shao Yuanjia slammed the folder on the table.
The secretary in front of him didn't even dare to breathe.
He didn't even dare to speak.
"Cai Yi," Shao Yuanjia's voice was gritted with anger.
"Again, it's Cai Yi."
This was already the nth cooperation partner who had booked Cai Yi in advance.
Shao Yuanjia let out a heavy sigh.
He almost choked.
Thanks to the project left behind by Shao Yinan, he had indeed established himself at Shaohua.
But for the next six months, Shaohua hadn't made any significant progress.
Shao Yuanjia had tried many methods, even changing the original chief designer.
But unfortunately, things didn't go as expected.
On the contrary, Wen Yin, who had left Shaohua, had founded her own independent brand and her career was booming.
"You can go now," Shao Yuanjia said with a cold expression to the secretary in front of him.
The secretary immediately let out a sigh of relief and ran away in a hurry.
Everyone knew that their boss had been in a really bad mood lately!
Who would be so stupid as to provoke him now!
Shao Yuanjia looked at the messages on his phone with a cold face.
Unlike him, Shao Yinan had carried out a series of bold reforms after joining the Shao Group.
He had not only successfully transformed the Shao Group into an internet company but also showed a strong momentum of development.
Shao Yuanjia clenched his fists.
So... was this the gap between the two of them?
The phone rang—
"Brother Yuanjia, where are you?"