Surely, it's the foolish thugs who got unlucky, Luo Yuqing's follower Lin knocked them down all by herself.
Those people still had some backing, even the nightclub's security helped them out.
When the security intervened, people around Luo Ziling taught them a lesson as well.
So, those people called for reinforcements.
The reinforcements came with a group, angrily wanting to "avenge" themselves against Luo Ziling and the others, but ended up being beaten up again.
The thugs were dumbfounded, realizing they had encountered formidable characters, but still refused to give up, calling for even bigger reinforcements.
When the bigger reinforcements arrived, Luo Ziling couldn't help but laugh.
It was actually Fang Yinhai from the Fang family.
Although Luo Ziling hadn't directly interacted with Fang Yinhai, they had seen each other.
Seeing Fang Yinhai enter with a group angrily, Luo Ziling was a bit taken aback.
Fang Yinhai was the son of Fang Zhongning, the third son of Fang Xiang, two years younger than Fang Dongxun.
Luo Ziling recalled having an unpleasant interaction with this Fang family member.
As for what kind of unpleasantness, Luo Ziling had almost forgotten.
Fang Yinhai also knew Luo Ziling, Luo Yuqing, and Yang Qingyin.
Seeing these individuals he didn't dare provoke sitting in the private room, he was taken aback.
Additionally, those who got a harsh beating from Luo Ziling's subordinates initially thought Mr. Fang coming over would definitely make them admit defeat, thinking Fang Yinhai couldn't possibly let them go. Unexpectedly, even Fang Yinhai came over with a weakened demeanor, not daring to make any gestures, leaving them dumbfounded.
Seeing the situation, Cao Jianhui and others couldn't help but feel smug, adopting a cocky attitude, flaunting before Fang Yinhai and his subordinates.
They had drunk some alcohol during dinner tonight, so they were a bit excited.
Especially with the intriguing spectacles tonight, they couldn't control their emotions.
Facing Cao Jianhui and others' feigned bravery, Fang Yinhai and his group dared not respond, admitting fault to Luo Ziling before leaving.
Before leaving, Fang Yinhai even exempted all the costs for Luo Ziling's group tonight, apologized repeatedly, and hoped they would enjoy themselves.
Everyone thought the matter was over and didn't think much more.
Luo Yuqing, Wang Feiyang, and others didn't take the matter seriously; since they hadn't sung enough, they didn't leave, continuing to play in the private room. Seeing everyone still wanted to have fun, Luo Ziling had to follow them.
Around ten o'clock, Luo Ziling's phone rang, and Ouyang Feifei was actually calling him.
Luo Ziling took his phone out of the room to answer the call.
"What's up? Calling me in the middle of the night, anything wrong?" Luo Ziling joked with Ouyang Feifei, "Or do you want to have supper with me?"
"What have you been doing tonight? It's all over the internet."
Luo Ziling was shocked, "What happened?"
"Check the link I sent you."
"Alright, I'll check first." Luo Ziling said, hanging up the call.
Opened WeChat and indeed saw a link from Ouyang Feifei.
Clicking on the link, Luo Ziling was a bit stunned.
"The national heartthrob creates chaos at a nightclub, not only does he resort to violence, but he also injures security guards who came to mediate."
The article detailed the events at the nightclub tonight, putting all the blame on Luo Ziling, saying they harassed the waitstaff, resorted to violence after rejection, and even ignored the mediating security to the point of injuring them.
"Absolutely lawless!" The article concluded with a very angry tone, expressing dissatisfaction with Luo Ziling and others, degrading them to less than pigs and dogs.
The article showed Cao Jianhui and others acting very arrogant, and the security guards looking battered and miserable.
Expectedly, there was a proper photo of Luo Ziling, but not looking dashing as expected, instead surrounded by multiple beauties.
Of course, the woman beside him was pixelated.
Once the article was published, it was met with a fury of criticisms, most condemning Luo Ziling's arrogance and disregard for the law.
Some even said, the incident Luo Ziling encountered during summer was deserved; why didn't someone beat him to death back then?
Some suggested Luo Ziling's self-importance had grown too much, forgetting he's someone who needs to constantly maintain a positive image, ignored rules and laws, contemptuous of everyone, which is just vile.
Though many suspected someone deliberately smearing Luo Ziling and hoped he would come out to explain, due to public manipulation, most were still condemning him.
Luo Ziling's face turned dark, opening his Weibo.
Many privately messaged him on Weibo, inquiring about the incident, while some forwarded other posts or links, or @ mentioned him asking what was going on.
After some thought, Luo Ziling immediately posted a Weibo status: "Just went out to have some fun, got schemed against; speechless. But please rest assured, I will thoroughly investigate and share the truth soon."
The usual strategy.
It's not the first time he was smeared this way, but this time the ones pulling strings were more direct, posting while they were still having fun, even with on-site photos.
Preconceived notions are crucial; once the post is out, the clueless bystanders in the absence of clear facts will certainly start cursing. If a wave of hired commenters adds fuel, many will believe it as truth.
After posting on Weibo, Luo Ziling called Fang Dongxun.
"Mr. Luo, just after returning, how did an incident occur?" Fang Dongxun already saw the post involving Luo Ziling, hence asked immediately, "Did you guys get into a conflict again?"
"This matter might need your help." Luo Ziling chuckled bitterly as he recounted the evening's events and added, "I believe Fang Yinhai must be aware of this. He and his buddies were the witnesses tonight."
Upon hearing, Fang Dongxun was furious, "The bastard dare to pull such a stunt. If it's him, I won't spare him."
Fang Dongxun assured Luo Ziling, he would personally look into the matter and definitely require Fang Yinhai to find out who was smearing Luo Ziling.
"Then I'll leave it to Mr. Fang."
"Mr. Luo, you're too kind, you hardly go out for fun, and meet foul play, some people just go too far." Fang Dongxun assured Luo Ziling again, he would definitely give him feedback tonight.