Chapter 228
This is a screenshot sent by the studio operator in the group, but the unpleasant part is yet to come. The artist team who paid for the photos has already criticized them harshly.
The photos they provided to each other were precisely those of Ji Shao and Lü Shi, their clothing matching the trending photos. In reality, this was also a case of the paparazzi's negligence. Lü Shi was not only the editor-in-chief of a leading women's magazine, but also frequently appeared in the public eye as the host of major fashion events and charity galas.
For such a successful person, if the paparazzi could identify the woman in the photo as Lü Shi, they definitely wouldn't use it as a publicity stunt. At this point, they were unsure whether to regret receiving two legal letters before the livestream even began, or to be thankful they hadn't offended Lü Shi. As for the buyer? Just bear with the insults and return the money.
Lu Shi's Weibo account was already flooded with followers, and the photo featured on the trending search was actually posted by her. After discussions between Ji Shao and Liang Wendao's fan clubs, the stage was left to the public, aside from the posts from the two artists themselves.
——A certain blog——
@吕施V: I finally kept my promise to treat you to dinner today! I also discussed a small job on the side. So happy!
[picture]
The picture shows Lu Shi, Ji Shao, Liang Wendao and several colleagues at the table with their faces blurred.
@NINE STAR-纪韶V: The braised pork is delicious. Next time, I'll treat you~
@NINE STAR-Liang Wendao V: [Chuckling] I'll make an appointment for next time!
[Damn! I knew the paparazzi couldn't come up with the real gossip. Those who released previews are all rubbish!]
[Ahhhh, you damn paparazzi, you're wasting my time!]
[Do you three have any connection? The entertainment industry is a real thing...]
[No prizes for guessing, will you still dare to go live next door? Will you get another lawyer's letter from Luochen Magazine right after you start?]
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The [Guazi Loves to Chase Stars] studio was completely silent. Everyone was silently scrolling through their phones. Suddenly, someone broke the silence. "We've already had over a million people sign up for the livestream, and the platform is pushing us to start. What should we do?" They had already signed a contract with the platform, but now their chances of success were already dwindling before they even started.
"Just keep it going as usual. It's not like there are that many reservations!" someone replied. "Besides, we didn't mention Ji Shao by name, so why not come up with a second plan?"
The paparazzi livestream had several plans. Originally, they thought that if Huayao was willing to offer a good price for Ji Shao, they could use the negative information about another person to cover up the issue. This is what the industry calls "passing on the ghost." As for the photos that had already been sold, there was nothing they could do. Let Huayao figure it out on their own!
The protagonists of the second scenario dovetail with the information they've revealed. Countless trainees who participated in auditions but didn't debut have already collapsed. Add in the "TOP 1" title, and the possibilities are endless. There's the possibility of winning first place in a certain competition, or winning first place in the team vote on a certain stage performance. The variety is endless.
Despite this, everyone still felt a bit unsure. Why? They'd forgotten about Xincheng! Ji Shao's backing with Xincheng was indeed something they hadn't considered at the time. This was the most prestigious legal firm in the industry, bar none.
Suddenly, the silent Old Lin seemed to remember something. He looked up and hurriedly said to his boss, "Quick, tell the operations department to delete that blog post!"
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Deleting it is useless, except for the blog post published by @瓜仔爱追星V. Under the call of "Pangranxindong", the number of blog posts by other marketing accounts spreading rumors is also frighteningly high, and they have been consciously archived by fans before being deleted.
These archives do not require fan clubs or heart-pounding organizations. Some future lawyers who are already working or studying in the circle have already spontaneously organized fans in order to make these social cancers who rely on spreading rumors to gain traffic and profit receive the punishment they deserve.
Forums, a place where public opinion ferments, have fans archiving every single post. Compared to the ambiguous language used by marketing accounts, many of the comments on the forums are so vicious that they're almost unbearable to read.
Before the lawyer's letter was sent, most forum users were just waiting to see what was happening, though there were certainly plenty of posts. After all, the forum ecosystem was built by these netizens, but the sudden influx of so many unfamiliar accounts stirring up trouble has prompted some to warn everyone against being used as a tool.
They're paid to do their job, and the highest number of top posts they get is their KPI. Just like a marketing account, the more buzz, the more money they make. And if they get a lawyer's letter? They've got their back.
After seeing the two red-stamped lawyers' letters, netizens felt a mixture of annoyance and surprise. Did the lawyers' letters seem to be sent out quite quickly? After seeing Lu Shi's blog post, the forums immediately became lively. Initially, everyone was analyzing Ji Shao's "sister-in-law," but now everyone was shocked. This circle has really expanded!
Soon, netizens dug up connections between Lü Shi and Liang Wendao, but the question became: what about Ji Shao? Amidst this chorus of questions, netizens delved into the gossip with an academic mindset, many already combing through replays of the original livestream and videos posted by various social media platforms and by amateur guests.
What was Zhou Xiao doing? She was currently doing some simple editing and sharpening of the video she had filmed at the Luochen Charity Gala.
In the video, Ji Shao was chatting with Lü Shi offstage when the woman shifted her gaze to someone behind him. Before going on stage, Lü Shi patted Ji Shao on the shoulder and interacted with Liang Wendao. Afterward, Lü Shi apologized to Liang Wendao onstage and offered, "I'll treat you guys to dinner next time."
This line went viral that evening, though no one knew about the preceding incident. Zhou Xiao had speculated, but he hadn't released the video. Now, however, seemed like the time for it to make its debut.
But speculation is just speculation, and she wasn't sure if Chen Shenju had already become Ji Shao's assistant. After a moment's thought, Zhou Xiao sent the edited video to the group chat. She tagged Zhu Jian again, asking her to send the video to the fan club's contact number and ask Hua Yao if it could be released.
After typing the last word on the keyboard, Zhou Xiao leaned back on the sofa and closed his eyes to rest for a while. It had been a busy day. Thinking of what Qi Sisi had said in the group chat, that black fans are all good news bearers, he felt inexplicably happy.
She also found that her recognition value had increased a little. In today's increasingly difficult time when recognition value is increasing, this small increase may not seem much, but it is mainly because of the large base! Thinking of this, Zhou Xiao felt very happy. This is everyone's real recognition of her~
Ding Dong! Zhou Xiao opened her eyes and reached for the phone. She was slightly surprised to see who had sent the message. Was it not Zhu Jian who contacted her, but Lin Qianxia from Huayao Xingyu?
Zhou Xiao was stunned for less than a second before he clicked in.
HY-Lin Qianxia: Good evening, Teacher Zhou. I just received the video you sent me regarding the connection. Thank you very much!
HY-Lin Qianxia: However, the content of the video involves Teacher Lu, so the company needs to negotiate with us. Can we handle the follow-up of the video?
Zhou Xiao raised an eyebrow, instantly realizing why Lin Qianxia had come to see her. Today's clarification trending on the internet was based on the premise that Lu Shi had mispronounced the artist's name.
It was a great gesture for the senior to come forward and help clarify the matter, and then openly expose his own mistakes. Although the video was provided by a fan, since Huayao knew about it and wanted to maintain future cooperation, he naturally had to show respect to Lu Shi.
After replying "No problem," Zhou Xiao received a cute thank you emoji from the other party, which suddenly made him feel closer. Thinking about it, they both grew up in Star 101.
Zhou Xiao witnessed Lin Qianxia's rise from a fan who sent her autographed photos to her current position (as Zhang Hongyu gossiped about). Lin Qianxia also watched Zhou Xiao's rise from a fangirl to her current photographer; it seemed like fate was indescribable.
When Zhou Xiao saw the new news again, the sudden emotion that was aroused in his mind was immediately dispelled by his laughter.
Lin Qianxia, watching Zhou Xiao's straightforwardness, felt a bit embarrassed. She really didn't know what to give him. An autographed photo? That definitely wouldn't do! She felt embarrassed about it, considering she'd heard he'd given one not long ago. As for merchandise, it seemed like it would only be used to appease fans.
Don't forget, Zhou Xiao is now considered a celebrity photographer. If this were a video posted by an ordinary fan, she wouldn't have personally addressed it, and perhaps wouldn't even have offered proper thanks.
As she pondered this, Lin Qianxia suddenly spotted a group photo beside her. It was a photo of all the staff, mentors, and trainees after the Star 101 finals. This reminded her of the concert congratulatory video she'd had the members record for mentor Xiao Yi a few days earlier.
That's it!
HY-Lin Qianxia: I've seen that recording blessing videos is very popular recently. Teacher Zhou, do you think you should ask Ji Shao to record one for you? It's also okay for NINE STAR to record one!
Zhou Xiao: Thank you for your kindness! Um... I can't use it right now, so please save it for me. [Hold fist]
After sending the message, Lin Qianxia couldn't help but smile when she saw Zhou Xiao's reply. Then she started to get serious, waiting for Lu Shifang's follow-up reply. In fact, she was quite confident that he would agree.
After all, in the video shot by Zhou Xiao, Lu Shi looked quite beautiful in her photos.
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Over time, forum users have unearthed a post from that time. One commenter wondered why Lü Shi said "you guys." While no one paid much attention at the time, it turns out the truth was already clear.
Soon, based on the question in the original post, netizens immediately guessed that the person who explained Liang Wendao's name to Lu Shi must be Ji Shao!
This speculation left Liang Wendao's fans bewildered. From their perspective, they were just watching the drama unfold. Plus, since they were all on the same team, they even felt a bit of gloating. Forget about the relationship with the main character; that relationship has nothing to do with the fans!
But later on, I discovered that some of my own artists' names were also appearing in the melons. I was shocked at first when I saw the marketing accounts' out-of-context quotes, but then I felt relieved when I saw the photos.
For Liang Wendao fans*, Lu Shi's image is etched in their memories. After all, she's the editor-in-chief of a leading women's magazine, a powerful connection to Liang Wendao. Seeing the photo immediately brings back memories of her promise to Liang Wendao.
Coupled with the word "work" in the blog post, the fans were all proud. At the same time, they were also wondering why Ji Shao also came along to eat for free?
Finally, netizens discovered through their investigation that it was Ji Shao who had helped Liang Wendao explain his name. This made everyone a little embarrassed, and some fans who had been making sarcastic comments on the homepage about Ji Shao being a freeloader quickly deleted their posts.
Fortunately, the removal was promptly addressed, and these posts didn't attract much attention. Liang Wendao's fans breathed a sigh of relief when they saw the backstage video posted by the marketing account. He was almost labeled an ungrateful person, which isn't a very nice term.
——【Forum】——[April 24th, early morning]
[Topic] Help! Why do people rely on lip reading to eat melons? Hahahaha
[Main Post] I was laughing so hard I couldn't breathe. I mean, you guys are really into this! How many versions of this lip-reading thing are there now?
1L
In fact, just by watching the video, you can guess that it was Ji Shao who reminded Lu Shi. After all, she only talked to Ji Shao and Liang Wendao when she was off the court.
43L
Yes, you see at 1 minute 36 seconds, Ji Shao's mouth shape is "wen yi ming dao"!
88L
Reply to 43L: I think so too. I didn't expect him to be so nice. If I were Liang, I'd definitely be very grateful to him. It would be really hurtful if there was no follow-up to such a big event as the Luochen Charity Gala.
134L
Ahhh, luckily you didn't watch that livestream. I'm going to throw up at this paparazzi thing! They exposed a trainee from a nearby talent show who didn't debut. They were just tricking people into getting in and killing them! They also kept saying they were innocent. Those comments were just netizens' speculation [vomit.jpg]
186L
Aren't all paparazzi like this? These teasers are all a lot of noise, but little action. Perhaps they've been scared off by the lawyer's letter?
231L
Guessing lip reading is really in line with the mental state of this melon-eating person hhh
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