Chapter 140 The Intruder
Xu Jingyan's statement did nothing to stop the rumors; on the contrary, it fueled them.
With Xu Jingyan's help, Jiang Luo's name appeared in many entries.
#JiangLuo's Workplace Bullying#
#Jiang Luo Xu Jingyan#
#SinkingFishFallingBeauty#
#Jiang Luo betrays trust#
#Jiang Luo Jinzhu Literature#
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Jiang Luo successfully topped the charts.
This was the most popular day she'd ever been since she entered the industry.
This incident has generated even more buzz than her previous pushing incident.
Jiang Luo's fans, Xu Jingyan's fans, the two's CP fans, and Jiang Luo and He Ziyan's CP fans are all engaged in a heated battle, attracting a large number of passersby to watch and enjoy the drama.
Many entries are followed by the word "explosive".
The "pushing incident" that caused a great uproar before has been brought up again for discussion, and even Lin Shuang has been pushed to the forefront of the storm. The flames of war have gradually spread from Jiang Luo to the surrounding areas.
At 10:30, He Ziyan posted a Weibo message: 【@YB贺子言: Fake is fake.】
Ji Bei forwarded this post.
A while later, Lin Shuang responded: [@SL Manager Lin Shuang: I've known Luo Luo for many years. She's not that kind of person and shouldn't be slandered for no reason.]
Ji Bei forwarded this post.
At 12:45, Polaris Entertainment issued a statement.
[@PolarisEntertainment: Regarding the Weibo user @GuardianYanbaoBase who used a few candid photos to spread rumors and smear her, Polaris Entertainment will file a defamation lawsuit against her and the relevant media outlets for making false statements...]
Ten minutes after the company released its statement, the official investigation report brought the incident to a climax.
The announcement was about an investigation into the online trolling company.
The announcement detailed how online marketing companies operate, from contacting clients to developing hype plans and distributing press releases, with a clear and distinct industry chain.
What everyone is most concerned about is that the announcement listed the cases handled by the online marketing company, including Jiang Luo's pushing incident, and the company that paid for it was Xu Jingyan's former employer.
Almost instantly, public opinion reversed.
[@柒柒柒: What?! Treating people like fools? Pretending to be a victim when actually being the perpetrator?]
[@IWantToDropALittlePearl: Supporting Jiang Luo's rights protection.]
[@久久琴酒: Oh, I see. Of course I wouldn't give your sister a friendly look then. She's been wronged, why would I give her a friendly look? If it were me, I'd have already rushed over and given her a good beating!]
[@FlyingGirlPig: I knew there would be a twist!]
[@爱爱爱爱妍: Bullies really know how to use their skills; they even bribed the government. I admire them.]
[@Zunjishoufahaodaer: Article 15 of China's "Interpretation on Online Torts" states: "If someone hires, organizes, instigates, or assists others in forwarding online information that infringes upon the personal rights of others, the infringed party has the right to request the perpetrator to bear joint and several liability."]
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The company with which Xu Jingyan had a conflict of interest was her former employer, so Xu Jingyan would not be directly punished.
However, now that things have come to this point, it's inevitable that they'll be caught in the vortex of public opinion.
[@DirtyDirtyIceCream: I just got into the Chen Yu Luo Yan fandom. I watched the behind-the-scenes footage of them filming "Twin Lotuses," and they were so sweet. They walked hand in hand on the beach, and their hands were practically glued together on set. Later, when I saw they were nominated for both, I thought it would be a tie. But then, at that crucial moment, the bullying allegations against Jiang Luo came out. Now it seems like it was all planned. It's really disheartening.]
[@HotpotCanOnlyBeWithCilantro: Aaaaaaaah! What?!]
[@IamFlowerTalk: Could Xu Jingyan, with her innocent-looking face, also be a bad person?]
[@CC冰冰: Please read carefully, the person upstairs already said it was done by the company. If you don't need your eyes anymore, just donate them.]
[@IsItAFox: Am I the only one who thinks Xu Jingyan terminated her contract with her former agency because she didn't want to be complicit with them anymore?]
[@ZhiZhiZhi: I support the above guess. Thinking about it this way, Chen Yu Luo Yan is even more likable. At the height of her glory, she descends from her pedestal for you.]
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Inside the small house, Jiang Luo lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling, while Shi Yan read aloud the comments from netizens with great emotion.
"Wow, there are still people shipping you and Xu Jingyan at this hour! People with a lot of fun really have strong mental fortitude!" Shi Yan clapped exaggeratedly like a seal.
With war raging outside, Jiang Luo just wanted to stay quietly in her little house.
"That's how netizens are; they can find something to laugh about anytime." Jiang Luo shook her limbs in boredom.
Just as Shi Yan was about to say something more, a commotion drifted in through the crack in the window, drawing her attention.
The commotion grew increasingly apparent.
Shi Yan, who loved watching the drama unfold, ran to the window and peered out. She was shocked to find that the area around the small house was full of people, each with their own cameras and microphones.
They were all journalists.
The only reason reporters are attracted here now is to surround and ambush Jiang Luo.
"Luo Luo, the media is here!" Shi Yan was startled and, holding onto the window, reported the situation to Jiang Luo: "The program crew is communicating with them."
Jiang Luo raised her hand: "It's okay, the production team will stop them."
“Uh…” Shi Yan froze, her eyes fixed on the doorway. “It seems… not necessarily…”
"Yes, yes, don't worry, it's okay..."
"Professor Jiang, would you like to come out and give an interview?"
The slap in the face came unexpectedly.
Even faster than being slapped in the face is Shi Yan's movement speed.
Like lightning, Shi Yan rushed to the door and locked it.
"Teacher Jiang! Did you know beforehand that Xu Jingyan's former employer hired online trolls to smear you?"
"Teacher Jiang, what is your response to Xu Jingyan's Weibo post?"
...
"We're filming a show, could you please leave?"
"Where are the security guards? Why haven't they come yet?"
...
A cacophony of voices mingled together, some sharp, some muffled.
Separated only by a thin door, the sounds surged in like waves.
Jiang Luo was no longer as relaxed as before. She jumped off the bed, grabbed her phone, and dialed Ni Xiao's number.
"Luo Luo." Ni Xiao's voice was steady, accompanied by the sound of tapping on the keyboard.
Before her was Shi Yan's terrified face. Jiang Luo tried her best to calm herself down: "The media has come to the cabin."
"What?" Ni Xiao exclaimed in surprise.
The production team didn't notify her, probably because they didn't want to cause trouble.
“Don’t be afraid, I’m coming right away,” Ni Xiao said again.
Although Jiang Luo had experienced cyberbullying, the harm was ultimately done through an electronic screen, and the fear was diluted by the radio waves.
It's best to ignore what happens online.
But now, those reporters have actually rushed to the door.
It was like encountering a pack of hungry wolves in a thatched hut.
We live in a civilized society. As long as she stands firm and refuses to go out, the reporters outside will not break down the door and will be unable to do anything to her. Even though she knows this, her fingertips are still trembling slightly.
"Teacher Jiang..."
"Please come out and respond to this matter..."
"Could you please leave?"
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"Knock knock knock".
Someone was banging violently on the door.
The next second, a staff member rudely rebuked, "What are you doing?"
The door frame vibrated, one vibration after another.
Swallowing hard, Jiang Luo's eyes were so wide open that they appeared somewhat dazed. She leaned against the door, blocking it along with Shi Yan.
She kept telling herself that it wasn't that scary, that she had no grudge against these reporters, but she still couldn't stop feeling panicked.
"He Ziyan! It's He Ziyan!"
Suddenly a shout rang out.
Then, hurried footsteps came through the floor, like large raindrops hitting a windowpane on a summer day.
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