What many people didn’t know was that Luo Yuanfan had just signed with an agency called “Starlight” and had his own agent. He originally planned to create momentum before his official debut, but unexpectedly, the situation turned out like this, and now he could only try to remedy it.
His agent Wu Chao was experienced in handling such matters. Seeing netizens arguing, he remained silent, letting them criticize Luo Yuanfan’s lack of manners and stepping on others to rise. After a few days, when the matter was about to subside, he hired some “insiders” to start posting on various threads, describing how Luo Yuanfan was isolated and coldly treated in the dormitory, and how he endured it silently. This old-fashioned sympathy trick, though cliché, was effective.
Gradually, netizens started to believe it, especially since the video seemed to show Luo Yingbai and the others having a more intimate relationship. Many people have experienced unpleasant roommate situations, so they began to sympathize with Luo Yuanfan.
At this moment, a blogger called “Late Night Gossip Circle” posted a video with a simple caption: “Really dormitory isolation. Interesting.” This Weibo account was operated by a gossip company, often featuring interesting exposés, with many followers. Seeing this post, everyone curiously clicked in.
The result was shocking. The video was the complete version of the original interview. The camera panned randomly around the dormitory, showing Method and the others. Everyone looked zen-like, silently waiting, with both the reporter and Luo Yuanfan acting as if they didn’t exist. Luo Yuanfan boasted about how he communicated with his roommates, yet they didn’t even make eye contact.
The video clip sent on WeChat was quite cleverly edited. Although it was not long and Luo Yuanfan’s words were somewhat inappropriate, it was still relatively harmonious overall.
Until the full version emerged, everyone discovered that Luo Yuanfan truly didn’t have a single pleasant word to say. The editor must have worked hard.
In addition, the late-night gossip circle then posted a Weibo with proof of Luo Yuanfan’s dormitory transfer application. Onlookers realized that he had just moved into this dormitory for just over a week.
Although Luo Yuanfan did not provide a direct response to Fang Wei’s angry scolding, his momentary guilty expression said it all.
“This is too shameless. I didn’t support Luo Yuanfan before because even if he helped someone, he had no right to expose their privacy online. It turns out it was all made up by himself?”
“It’s completely understandable that his dormmates are distant from him. What normal person would want to play with a lunatic?”
“I think those guys held back for so long before speaking up, which already shows they have a good temper.”
Luo Yuanfan saw those comments and was furious, breathing heavily. He had always been someone who couldn’t tolerate the slightest grievance.
But even now, he still felt everything he did was right, believing everyone was being unreasonable and malicious, as if the entire world was against him!
He gritted his teeth and said hatefully: “I’m going to destroy this Luo Mingbai!”
After speaking, no one responded. Luo Yuanfan turned to see his boyfriend Cheng Yin was looking down at his phone, seemingly deaf to his words. Angry, he pushed him: “I’m talking to you!”
“Ah, okay, okay, I heard you, don’t be angry,” Cheng Yin responded like a good boy, his eyes completely absent-minded. “The person you’re having a conflict with is called Luo Mingbai?”
With overlapping social circles, Luo Yuanfan’s attitude toward him was not just hostile but also mixed with subtle jealousy, making his hatred even more intense.
Luo Yuanfan: “Yes, I’ve said it several times already! Are you even listening to me? Quick, help me think of a way, or I can’t stay in this dormitory anymore!”
Cheng Yin casually agreed and searched for Luo Mingbai’s photos, suddenly laughing: “He’s actually quite good-looking. No wonder he’s so popular.”
Luo Yuanfan: “?!!!” How could he say something like that? It was infuriating!
He roared: “Are you sick? I have a grudge with him, and you’re praising him to my face? Are you trying to drive me crazy? If you think he looks good, go after him!
Why are you sitting next to me!”
Being yelled at repeatedly, even Cheng Yin’s good temper was tested. But since Luo Yuanfan often acted unreasonably, he was used to it and tried to suppress his anger, speaking softly: “I was just saying, don’t overthink it.”
Luo Yuanfan persisted: “You saying that means you really think he looks good. Right now, immediately say ‘Luo Mingbai is an idiot’ three times loudly, or don’t even think about calming me down!”
His voice grew louder, drawing looks from people around. Cheng Yin felt embarrassed: “This is a public place. Lower your voice. What if someone secretly records this? It’ll be another piece of negative news.”
Luo Yuanfan: “Say it!”
The one with a grudge against Luo Mingbai was Luo Yuanfan, not him. Randomly cursing someone would be crazy. Moreover, being ordered around like this, who could say anything?
Cheng Yin deflected: “How about this? Luo Mingbai claims to be some metaphysical master, right? I remember your uncle has a professional feng shui master. Why not send him to give Luo Mingbai a warning and help you vent?”
Luo Yuanfan was relentless: “First curse him, or else it means you like him! Are you serious? Looking at an ordinary-faced guy like a dog seeing rotten meat.”
Cheng Yin finally couldn’t take it anymore and angrily said: “I don’t want to say it. Are you crazy?!”
After saying this, he suddenly stood up and strode out.
After leaving, he was still furious and, contrary to his previous gentle demeanor, spat viciously at the door.
Luo Yuanfan was also furious, mentally noting another grudge against Luo Mingbai. That night, he went to his uncle’s house, eager to share the story.
He placed all his hopes on his uncle, fully believing he would find an ally to help him vent, unaware that people were already thoroughly sick of him.
Luo Yuanfan’s uncle was named Liao De. He had started from nothing and was now a wealthy businessman with money and connections. He had originally been willing to help his nephew, but who knew Luo Yuanfan would cause so much trouble.
Liao De’s face was cold: “Think about proper matters. Stop dwelling on crooked methods. Master Yin is not my subordinate. He’s busy treating your cousin right now and has no time.”
His son had been in a car accident, hitting his head with no external injuries but unable to wake up. Liao De was distressed and had no energy to entertain Luo Yuanfan.
Luo Yuanfan pleaded: “Uncle, just this once…”
After these words, he noticed Liao De’s terrible expression and fell silent, unable to understand why his uncle’s attitude was so poor today, feeling quite aggrieved.
Liao De almost wanted to kick him and said coldly: “I already told you that your cousin is still not awake, and Master Yin is still treating him. After you came, you only want me to help you vent your anger. You didn’t even ask about his illness. If you only have eyes for yourself, what do you need an uncle for?”
Luo Yuanfan didn’t expect his usually doting uncle to speak so harshly and was stunned on the spot, feeling his face burning.
Liao De said: “Go, don’t come back again.”
Just as Luo Yuanfan left, the door of a bedroom opened, and a tall and thin middle-aged man walked out, who was Master Yin.
Liao De eagerly asked: “How is the situation now? Ah Zhong’s illness…”
Master Yin shook his head with a complex expression and said: “I seem to have just heard the young master calling your name.”
Liao De hurriedly walked into the room. Luo Yuanfan looked at his back, wanting to speak but hesitating, not knowing whether he should leave or stay.
