That evening, Shen Jinghe released a clarification statement on social media.
His statement was simple and blunt:
"There was no seduction, no car sex, no one spending the night alone together, no deliberate scheme, and the situation was due to a natural disaster. Please don't believe or spread rumors, and don't cause harm to innocent people or the film crew. Our initial goal was to make a good film. Thank you for your concern! @WenYan @DirectorZhouJunye @TheSilentFilm"
As soon as Shen Jinghe posted his clarification, the top trending topic immediately became #ShenJingheClarification#.
His post garnered over a million likes, comments, shares, and views in minutes, and the number continues to rise rapidly.
'I knew my brother wouldn't have his reputation ruined. Who was it that said he wouldn't dare to clarify things? They've been proven wrong, haven't they?'
'As expected of the man I chose; his clarification statement was simple and direct, clearly denying anything he didn't do.'
'Yes, yes, I agree. Some ambiguous statements that say nothing but issue lawyer's letters are really confusing; it's like playing a guessing game with the fans.'
"Wait, haven't you guys noticed? It's been an hour, and none of the people Hehe tagged have said anything. What do they mean? It's been trending for so long; are they planning to make Hehe take all the blame if something goes wrong?"
"Upstairs, I checked for you. @DirectorZhouJunye just deleted a post in a flash. He deleted it quickly, but I was obviously faster at taking the screenshot. Looking at his previous Weibo post, it's clear he wasn't prepared and posted it by mistake. He's probably planning to release evidence to refute the whistleblower; it might take some time. [Image JPG]"
"Really? This screenshot upstairs isn't photoshopped, is it? I think this director is implying that someone is trying to sabotage him and the crew. Explosive! I'm definitely getting this juicy gossip."
'Trash! Why did you drag Hehe into this mess with the director and crew? What did Hehe ever do to deserve this?'
'Yeah, who exactly is this Wen Yan? Is she trying to create a media frenzy?'
"It doesn't seem like a publicity stunt to me. If it were, why would Shen Jinghe tag her? He's Shen Jinghe, after all the way to where he is today. Why would he cooperate with some unknown newcomer for publicity? He'd be under a spell."
'Exactly, what right does this nobody, @温颜, have to hype herself up with us? Does she even deserve it?'
"Stop talking upstairs, she'll soon be listed as 'not found' (laughing and crying). Goodness, I checked, @温颜 is a brand new account registered just a few hours ago. In just one hour, she gained 300,000 followers! And it's still going strong!"
'No, what's the mentality of people who follow her? She's nobody, why would they give her attention? I don't understand.'
'Am I the only one who wants to see what she plans to do next? Following her will allow me to see her updates immediately.'
'I'm definitely not going to pay attention to her.'
'400,000 views! My goodness, I wish I had that kind of traffic! My family focuses on quality enzymes, could you guys check us out?'
'This isn't just traffic, this is unimaginable wealth! Wen Yan is about to become a sensation!'
...After reading through all these comments, Wen Yan did indeed have that feeling.
Goodness, it's only been a short time, and she's already gained over 400,000 followers on a brand new account without even a profile picture.
And they are all active fans.
Why do we say they are all active fans?
Because her private messages have exploded.
Because her account is so new, with no posts yet, netizens had nowhere to talk, so they bombarded her with private messages.
Wen Yan glanced at it briefly.
The private messages she receives can be divided into two main categories.
One type of person insulted her, calling her shameless for clinging to Shen Jinghe. Some even went so far as to curse her with the most vicious words.
Another type of person pressured her, asking when she would reply to Shen Jinghe, or urging her to quickly provide evidence to clarify the situation.
However, Wen Yan does not plan to respond at this time.
After all, it had already been discussed in a previous meeting with the production team. The director would clarify and present evidence first, and then it would be her turn.
As for the rapid increase in followers, Wen Yan was initially excited, but she quickly calmed down.
She was very clear-headed; these ever-increasing numbers were just the platform's followers, not her fans.
What she wants are viewers who truly appreciate her acting skills, not just casual observers who only care about gossip and gossip.
So she quickly put down her phone and picked up the script to think about the scenes to be filmed the next morning.
Finally, an hour later, Wen Yan finished washing up, put on a face mask, and lay down on the bed.
And netizens finally got to see Zhou Junye post four updates in a row.
First, there was no improper relationship between him and Wen Yan, a new actress in the production team. She got the role based on her talent, and it had nothing to do with any illicit affair.
Talk is cheap. Zhou Junye even produced a clip of Wen Yan's audition.
Secondly, the online rumors about an inappropriate and ambiguous relationship between Wen Yan and her co-star Shen Jinghe are untrue. The entire crew was on the day of the camping trip. When a sudden downpour occurred at night, everyone took shelter in their vehicles; they weren't alone together. Even though they were stranded in the mountains due to unforeseen circumstances, their overnight stay with villagers wasn't a solitary affair; in fact, each person stayed in a separate building.
There are numerous photographs to support this.
Third, all the negative rumors about him and the production crew circulating online are untrue. Since the start of filming, only one incident has occurred within the production team, and the team responded to it immediately.
Attached here is a screenshot of a notice that someone was detained for ten days and fired from the film crew for intentionally injuring a local extra.
Fourth, there is a mastermind behind this, and he will definitely investigate thoroughly, clear the names of the actors in the production crew, and make them bear the corresponding legal responsibility!
These four consecutive posts, complete with text, pictures, and high-definition video, have excited onlookers.
Plus, it's Friday today, so everyone's feeling pretty bold, like, "What's wrong with staying up all night to eat gossip?"
"To be fair, Wen Yan's acting is quite good. If I were the director, I would have chosen her too. The male actor who initially acted opposite her was clearly not very good, but he quickly got into character under Wen Yan's guidance, his acting was brought to the forefront, and the two worked together perfectly in that scene."
"I couldn't see her clearly in the blurry photos from the previous leaks, but is Wen Yan really this beautiful? She's so pretty! She's a real eye-catcher."
"Doesn't anyone think the actor acting opposite Wen Yan is really handsome? He's my type; there aren't many actors like him in the Chinese entertainment industry. Three minutes, I need all his information."
"Since it's food from upstairs, I'll help you scoop it out."
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