Ring ring ring...
Lin Fanâs phone rang; it was Du Tao calling.
"Big Boss, this time Xiaoyue was inexplicably targeted, with someone using her education to cause trouble. Iâve already found out itâs Cherry Entertainment behind this. It seems Wei Jiansheng already knows weâre helping Ms. Zhu. Their targeting of Xiaoyue is both an act of revenge and a way to shield Hua Yiwu."
"As of now, Hua Yiwu has issued a statement declaring his innocence, and the public opinion has turned in his favor. It seems heâs about to clear his name again," Du Tao said. "Whatâs our next move, Big Boss?"
Lin Fan sneered, "He claims innocence? Heâs far from innocent! Since Cherry Entertainment is behind this, they canât blame me for being impolite!"
Du Tao asked, "Big Boss, do you have evidence that proves Hua Yiwu really committed something?"
Lin Fan replied, "I do, but the timing isnât right yet!"
Du Tao was delighted, "Thatâs enough. As long as Hua Yiwu really did commit something, we have the upper hand and can just wait to deal with him."
Lin Fan said, "Currently, both sides are at the stage of verbal sparring. Itâs about time to escalate it to another level."
Du Tao said, "Please instruct, Big Boss."
Lin Fan sneered, "Didnât Hua Yiwu say heâd turn himself in if he really did something wrong? Letâs help him with that. Next, we need the policeâs involvement. So, find me someone reliable..."
Lin Fan gave Du Tao some instructions.
Du Tao listened, sweating profusely. Lin Fanâs plan was indeed high-level!
Lin Fanâs plan was to arrange for someone to stir things up, involving Hua Yiwu and Ms. Zhu in the situation, thus attracting the policeâs attention.
The person responsible for stirring things up would act as a middleman, creating a scene between Hua Yiwu and Ms. Zhu, deceiving both sides, and blowing up the matter.
After thinking for a moment, Lin Fan added, "Besides this meddler, find someone with good writing skills to help Ms. Zhu with articles, stirring up the issue further. I want Hua Yiwu to become a laughingstock known to all!"
This time, Wei Jiansheng used Ning Xiaoyueâs academic background to cause trouble, hard-lighting Ning Xiaoyue, as a warning to Lin Fan, to back down. But back then, Lin Fan refused to comply. This battle had already started, and it was not for Wei Jiansheng to decide when it would end, but for Lin Fan to decide.
After receiving Lin Fanâs instructions, Du Tao hung up and went to make arrangements.
Lin Fan thought for a moment and picked up the phone to call Ning Xiaoyue.
"Lin Fan Brother?" Ning Xiaoyue quickly answered.
Lin Fan smiled, "Xiaoyue, are you alright?"
Ning Xiaoyue laughed, "Lin Fan Brother is talking about the trending topic? Iâm alright. Rest assured, I wasnât affected."
Lin Fan said, "Thatâs good. This time someone is deliberately targeting you, but no worries, they wonât succeed."
Ning Xiaoyue said, "Lin Fan Brother, do you think I should respond to those netizens? Because I feel theyâre too irrational."
Lin Fan remarked, "What are your thoughts?"
Ning Xiaoyue said, "Theyâre saying Iâm unqualified to be a celebrity because of my low education. I do have low education, but who says low education means I canât be a star? Thatâs unfair. Maybe theyâre upset because Iâm not skilled enough yet became a star. If possible, I hope to resolve their prejudice and hatred."
Lin Fan was stunned for a moment. Ning Xiaoyue had such thoughts; her heart was as pure as an angelâs.
But, thereâs fear that peopleâs biases arenât something she can resolve; prejudice in the human heart is like a mountain.
Lin Fan smiled, "You can do as you see fit. But if things donât turn out as you wish, try not to take it to heart."
Ning Xiaoyue said, "I wonât. I know eliminating prejudice isnât easy. Iâll do my best."
Lin Fan said, "Xiaoyue, I have something to tell you: donât let these negative comments affect you. There was nothing improper about your debut. You have every right to exist in this entertainment industry. Remember, with as much bias comes as much preference. Pay no mind to those biased against you because many people favor you."
Ning Xiaoyue said, "I understand."
Lin Fan said, "I have a meeting to attend, so letâs talk later."
Lin Fan then hung up and went to his meeting.
When Lin Fan finished his meeting and went online, he saw that Ning Xiaoyue had trended again.
It turned out that after her conversation with Lin Fan, Ning Xiaoyue posted a VBlog: I might be someone you hate, but thatâs not important; Iâll still be here for you to see.
This post carried the defiant spirit of a young girl, showing that Ning Xiaoyue wasnât unaffected by the negative online critique.
After all, she was not yet twenty years old. It was impossible for all the abuse to have no impact on her emotions.
She attempted to take on a tough demeanor with her harsh words, responding to or snapping back at those who insulted her.
Ning Xiaoyueâs words stirred a major reaction, as they seemed to hit a nerve with those who disliked her.
Yes, so what if you hate me? Iâll remain, appearing right in front of you. You canât avoid seeing me because I am a celebrity, and youâll always run into me.
You keep seeing me but canât do anything about it. Doesnât that feel frustrating and delightful at the same time?
This defiant statement quickly made many netizens furious, almost to the point of exploding.
Many netizens left furious comments.
"Get Ning Xiaoyue out of the entertainment industry!"
"Ban Ning Xiaoyue!"
"Just go away!"
Seeing these frantic comments, Lin Fan couldnât help but laugh out loud.
Haha, he didnât expect Ning Xiaoyue to confront these silly netizens so directly. Seeing their helpless fury was quite amusing.
Of course, there were also netizens pretending not to be angry, leaving sarcastic comments: "You never even finished middle school, youâre not even qualified for me to hate you. Thatâs right; you arenât even qualified for my hatred!"
Seeing this, Lin Fan frowned, wondering whatâs wrong with this person. Such academic snobberyâwhat a sense of superiority! Because they have a slightly higher education, they look down on those with less education as undeserving even of their dislike?
Lin Fan was curious about what kind of person could say something like that.
However, Ning Xiaoyue also saw this comment and responded to the netizen.
Ning Xiaoyue replied, "You must be very happy, then. I envy you; Iâve heard college life is wonderful."
Upon seeing this reply, Lin Fan couldnât help but slap his kneeâbrilliant, absolutely brilliant! That response was full of tact!
Ning Xiaoyue was neither subservient nor arrogant, and without any arguments, she expressed envy towards the person. Compared to them, Ning Xiaoyueâs open-mindedness far surpassed that academic snob!
Indeed, Ning Xiaoyueâs reply instantly garnered much praise, and even online opinion gradually shifted because of it.
Lin Fan couldnât help but marvel at how Ning Xiaoyue was truly a born star.