"What if those obsessive fans, those irrational fans, dox Ms. Wuyue, disturb her life, and send her dead rats or other horrible things like those crazy fans? Have you thought about these things?!"
Cheng Pingxi sat up abruptly in bed, instantly becoming much more awake, and his eyes snapped open.
He pressed speakerphone and opened Weibo.
A barrage of insults filled the air.
Many of these are orchestrated by marketing accounts and manipulated by online trolls.
Misaki: To that girl, I'll fuck your grandpa! +999 likes
bird: Cheng Pingxi, you're an idol. If it weren't for us female fans, could you have achieved this status? It's outrageous for an idol to date! They don't deserve to be idols! +21,000 likes
This guy's a bit wooden: Get lost, you girlfriend fans! Brother Cheng is an actor! A real actor! +178,000 likes
Embracing you under the stars: We fans can propel you to the top of the internet, but we can also send you plummeting from heaven to hell. Don't you understand the principle that water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it? +205,000 likes
Did Cheng break up today?: My heart is shattered + 87,000 likes
Koi Girl: My youth is over, sob sob +31,000 likes
Lichuan: Waaaaah, tell me this isn't real! How did Brother Xi suddenly start dating? +66,000 likes
A hard-boiled egg: I didn't believe it at first, but the girl in the picture is so pretty! I'm so angry! Wishing you happiness, sob sob. +18,000 likes
Did Cheng Pingxi break up today? : Garbage! From fan to hater. +27,000 likes
Hehehe: Wait a minute, I'll find the girl in the picture right away. +23,000 likes
Cheng Guiwo: I wish you all a terrible end!!! +857 likes
Cheng Pingxi's number one fan: Bro!! Broccoli will always support any decision you make. +321,000 likes
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Comments like these, and some even more offensive, should be censored entirely.
Cheng Pingxi was angry and felt heartbroken. Those big fans who used to shout "I want to have your babies", "Brother Cheng, I love you ahhh" and "Brother Xi, I will follow you for life" were now saying they wanted to unfollow him.
Is this unannounced relationship enough to cause such public outrage? Why the relentless barrage of criticism regardless of its veracity? Are fans really that incapable of discerning right from wrong?
It's 1:25 AM. Cheng Pingxi logged onto his homepage and posted a Weibo post. He saved the paparazzi photos of him and Wu Yue, and then uploaded another photo of the two of them from their previous encounter.
XLH: This is my younger sister, my biological daughter. Please do not spread rumors. [smile.jpg][Image 1][Image 2] #ChengPingxi'sRelationshipExposed#
After clarifying what happened today, Cheng Pingxi's sleepiness vanished instantly. He sat on the bed and began to write his short essay carefully, word by word.
To our fans, media friends, and netizens:
Thank you all for following my updates. As a public figure, I understand that being photographed is normal. Today, I simply went out to eat with my family, and yet malicious rumors were spread about me, causing a stir and taking up public resources. I am truly sorry.
The picture shows my younger sister. She is still in school. Please do not disturb her or disrupt her normal life. Thank you!
Today's events have truly shown me the sincerity of my fans. I hope that when you get to know me, it's because of my looks, my talent, and my character.
I like the word "idol," but I prefer you to call me an actor. I will act well and seriously, striving to show everyone a better version of myself.
That way, when you unfollow me and turn against me in the future, it might be for other reasons, not because I'm in a relationship.
Hey, my lovely broccoli lovers! If I ever fall in love, I'll definitely announce it officially, so please don't believe any of those rumors. Thank you for your unwavering support and for trusting me, my warm broccoli lovers.
To those trolls who seize the opportunity to smear others, or to those fans who believe rumors, if you've said anything unpleasant, please take it back. Because you're creating negative karma through your speech. As human beings, please be kind and watch your words.
Finally, I want to clarify that I'm still young and won't be dating. Let's go! Focus on my career!
—The aggrieved Mr. Cheng
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