[It seems that the relationship between the master and the apprentice is really good! Look at that proud look. He's happier than if he had won the award himself!]
[Come on, and they still claim it's just a master - apprentice relationship? Who are they kidding? It's obvious they have an improper relationship!]
[Are you crazy, the one above? Just because an apprentice praises their master means they have an improper relationship? You should go and wash your brain in the toilet!]
[If you don't need your eyes, you can donate them. But if your brain is no good, just flush it down the drain. We don't want it to infect others.]
...
The fans of Yuan Meng and Gu Mingchi were extremely powerful and managed to shut down the haters.
At this time, the rankings were out: Yuan Meng came first, Shang Xingcheng second, Feng Wen third, Gu Mingchi fourth, and Fei Ziyu fifth.
The fans cheered.
[I told you our Sanyuan is the best. This first - place title is well - deserved.]
[Exactly. Let's see what those haters have to say now.]
[Yeah, yeah. Our Sanyuan won by strength. Let's see if those haters still dare to say anything. If they keep spouting nonsense, I'll grab my keyboard and go after their ancestors.]
[The one above really made me laugh, but you're right. If those haters dare to smear our Goddess Meng again, watch out. I might just sneak into their houses at night. Humph!]
However, Shang Xingcheng's fans were furious. In their opinion, their idol had written much better than Yuan Meng. There must be a blackout!
[I don't think that Sanyuan has the ability to come first at all. She must have hired a ghostwriter. I just don't believe she's that capable.]
As soon as the word "ghostwriter" came out, Shang Xingcheng's fans were like a fire ignited and started spamming the screen.
[Yuan Meng must have gotten the exam questions in advance! She had a ghostwriter write it first and then memorized and copied it!]
[If Sanyuan really hired a ghostwriter, then this competition should be restarted. We can't let someone without real ability steal the first - place title from our god.]
[You're just talking nonsense. Our Goddess Meng has never hired a ghostwriter. Don't slander her. Do you know that slander is a crime?]
[You say she didn't hire a ghostwriter, and that's it? Show us the evidence to prove her innocence! A fly doesn't bite an egg without a crack. If she didn't hire a ghostwriter, why would so many people be saying this about her?]
[People can be a bit cheap, but it's just immoral and heartless to fill in a position without real talent and steal others' achievements!]
[Hey, fans of Shang Xingcheng, are you just going to sit back and watch someone like this steal the first - place title from your god?]
That hater continued to speak recklessly, trying to drag Shang Xingcheng's fans into his camp.
Shang Xingcheng's fans were even more enraged. They thought it made sense, so they all started to demand a restart of the competition.
The live - stream chatroom exploded instantly.
[We must restart the competition! Thoroughly investigate Yuan Meng! I saw it just now. Your investor is Yuan Meng's husband! The program team must have leaked the questions in advance!]
[Blackout! Our Xingcheng should have been first!]
[Restart the competition + 1. Reject the blackout!]
...
Yuan Meng's fans were also angry.
[That person is clearly a hater. Why do you believe everything they say? Can you use your brains?]
[A bunch of crazy people! Shang Xingcheng's writing is mediocre, but his fans' management skills are "amazing"! Just like a typical fan - circle!]
...
Yuan Meng saw the comments on the live - stream and felt a bit helpless. Seriously, can't people use their brains?
Just believe whatever the haters say? Without thinking?
The director was sweating profusely. He was so afraid that Yuan Meng would be offended by these brainless trolls. What if she got angry and withdrew her investment and left?
This variety show had finally gained some popularity!
The more he thought about it, the more panicked he became. He immediately took his anger out on the administrators. "What are you administrators doing? Can't you see someone is inciting negative remarks? If something goes wrong, are you going to take responsibility? Hurry up and ban this person's account! And arrange some internet trolls to control the rhythm. Don't let it affect the mood of our sponsor!"
The administrators, "..."
Was the director crazy about money?
Although that hater was just being malicious, if they just banned the account like this, it might have an even worse impact, right?
The only one who was satisfied with this situation was Shang Xingcheng. He glanced at Yuan Meng out of the corner of his eye, looking a bit smug.
He had spent a lot of effort cultivating the loyalty of his fans. With just a little guidance, they were more obedient than dogs. Trying to steal his first - place title? Wait to be scolded out of the circle!
This time, Yuan Meng didn't miss the malice in his eyes. Thinking about his reputation in the industry, she suddenly understood. He was trying to step on her to rise to fame?
Well, he had chosen the wrong opponent. Just based on those baseless online speculations, he thought he could splash the sewage of ghostwriting on her? He was daydreaming!
Noticing Yuan Meng's half - smiling look, a chill ran up Shang Xingcheng's spine from his feet. He couldn't help but shiver. When he came to his senses, he felt ashamed. He had been scared by a "rabbit"?
Shang Xingcheng's face turned green and then white, but he quickly regained his composure. Except for Yuan Meng and Gu Mingchi, who had been watching him closely, no one else noticed.
Gu Mingchi rubbed his chin. He knew his master wasn't as meek as a rabbit. She could be quite fierce!
Shang Xingcheng took a deep breath, adjusted his facial expression, and decided to add fuel to the fire. "My fans were a bit excited just now. I hope Teacher Sanyuan won't mind."
Although it seemed like an apology, there was no hint of remorse in his tone. He didn't even say "sorry".
Yuan Meng lowered her eyes. Her long eyelashes covered the coldness in her eyes. "Your fans just care about you too much, Teacher Shang Xingcheng."
Hearing this, Shang Xingcheng raised his eyebrows. "But I saw that Teacher Sanyuan seemed a bit angry just now."
Yuan Meng raised her head with red eyes and sniffed. "They wronged me. Of course, I'm angry!"
"They didn't mean it. They were just being led astray. Teacher Sanyuan is in the entertainment industry. You should understand this better than me. Why are you crying? Quickly wipe your tears." As he said this, Shang Xingcheng reached out with a tissue. Just as Yuan Meng was about to take it, he suddenly let go, allowing the tissue to fall to the ground. He then pretended to be surprised. "Is Teacher Sanyuan angry with me?"
Shang Xingcheng's fans immediately exploded!
[What kind of person is she! Our Xingcheng was being kind and offering her a tissue. If she didn't want it, fine, but why did she knock it away?]
[She's not clean to begin with. The haters deliberately led us on, so of course we would believe it! Xingcheng has already explained, but why is she still so petty!]
[Exactly! Isn't she a star? She should be well - versed in the ways of the fan - circle. She's been criticized a lot since her debut. Why is she still acting like this? Who is she trying to impress? How disgusting!]
[Maybe she really did hire a ghostwriter. Otherwise, why would she be so angry? She must be guilty!]