“I… I want to tear off his robe – this half-concealed seduction is cheating! What a little demon!”
Before this, although Luo Ying Bai had already gained some online fame, this event was incomparable to previous ones. After seeing just a few publicity stills, the buzz was immense. Some initially made sarcastic comments like “How dare he take roles no one else wants, he’ll die young,” but after checking his Weibo, they were stunned – what was this “Contemporary Metaphysical Master” identity verification?
While other celebrities typically craft personas like foodie or straightforward, this newcomer appeared as both a scholar and a metaphysical master, with a rather unique style.
People have a curious nature, and seeing this identity verification made them unable to resist browsing Luo Ying Bai’s Weibo to understand more. The more they looked, the more mysterious it seemed.
After all, most people have a reverence for the unknown.
The opposing voices diminished, while fan excitement continued to rise. Under this widespread anticipation, the official Weibo of the “Yan Chi Xiao Hong Qiao” drama team finally came out to clarify and announce that they had finalized Chang Wei Yu as the second male lead, posting corresponding stills.
Subsequently, both directors posted on their personal blogs, confirming that Luo Ying Bai’s previous stills were indeed taken on set and were not fabricated. They expressed great appreciation for this young man but, due to scheduling conflicts and his lack of interest in the entertainment industry, they ultimately did not cast him. Chang Wei Yu was also an excellent actor, and they hoped for everyone’s support.
Moreover, they indicated that the production team did not rule out the possibility of collaborating with Luo Ying Bai in post-production if needed, and they apologized for the photo leak, their attitude so low that it almost seemed like they were paying respect to Luo Ying Bai.
This twist left people stunned. Chang Wei Yu wasn’t very famous before, but he was still an established star.
His fans were unhappy, feeling the statement implied their idol was taking a role discarded by an internet celebrity. Those who had been eagerly anticipating Luo Ying Bai were equally displeased, as the comparison between the two sets of stills was dramatically different.
Theoretically, Chang Wei Yu should have been innocent in this entire affair, but after analysis by industry experts, there was a subtle sense of dissonance in his words and actions.
He first subtly hinted to reporters that he might play the role without explicitly stating it, leaving everyone guessing. When fans commented on his Weibo seeking confirmation, he said to just do one’s best without concerning oneself with the outcome, as if he had suffered a great injustice.
This statement became the primary source of his fans’ discontent, believing Chang Wei Yu had been wronged, and they began defending him online.
However, looking at the official Weibo’s introduction and dates, it was clear that the news of him being the second male lead was confirmed before his response to fans and reporters. Many realized that Luo Ying Bai wasn’t competing for the role at all, but likely joined to ensure the production’s safety – though such supernatural implications couldn’t be openly discussed.
A clear matter was made convoluted by Chang Wei Yu’s roundabout approach, causing widespread speculation. Essentially, he was seeking to ride the wave of controversy and gain attention, even if it meant being criticized.
After several public accounts’ analysis of Cang Weiyu, the online voices of “feeling sorry for him” suddenly diminished. However, there will always be some people who, no matter what others say, must prove their uniqueness through being different. Zhang Weide was one such person.
He always liked to meddle in celebrities’ affairs to prove his existence, standing high and pointing fingers, secretly known as the “entertainment industry judge.” As soon as this incident occurred, Zhang Weide posted a Weibo:
“I’m already tired of those publicity and nude photo tricks. Can some people not take photos without exposing themselves? Bragging about being a scholar and campus heartthrob, in the end, aren’t they still desperately wanting to become actors? I advise all ‘male and female gods’ that fake aloofness is worse than no aloofness.”
He spoke quite bluntly and harshly, targeting Luo Yingbai and spreading a wide-ranging criticism, but after posting this Weibo, no one stood up to respond publicly.
Luo Yingbai’s side was because he himself didn’t pay attention to these messages and had no agent or studio, while others didn’t dare to respond.
Zhang Weide wasn’t in the entertainment industry, but he particularly loved criticizing celebrities, regardless of whether the matter concerned him or not. He would bite anyone like a mad dog. Moreover, his family was a famous wealthy family with connections to many high-ranking officials. Blocking a small celebrity was a matter of minutes.
He was well aware that no one dared to resist, and he always enjoyed humiliating public figures online. Those he insulted would have to silently pretend they didn’t hear it, even if they were about to explode with anger. The few who dared to talk back had fallen to working on construction sites. Everyone despised him, but no one could do anything about him.
Public figures couldn’t speak up, but netizens had no such reservations. They began posting, cursing Zhang Weide for being mentally ill and having nothing better to do. Soon after, a post suddenly appeared, with a headline that immediately caught everyone’s attention.
《Karma Comes Around: Even Zhang the Mad Dog Gets Criticized》
The original poster excitedly wrote: Hahaha, what a joyous piece of news! Everyone, quickly go look at the top comment on Zhang the Mad Dog’s Weibo. Director Xia is mighty and domineering!
Curious netizens followed her guidance and went to Zhang Weide’s Weibo, indeed seeing a comment from a verified Weibo account at the top, which was concise and to the point:
Xia Xianning V: Whether you’re aloof or not is none of your business. Delete your Weibo.
Within an hour of posting, his comment had over ten thousand likes. Many fans of idols who had been criticized by Zhang Weide were excited, closely watching how this would develop.
That’s right, Zhang Weide was impressive. He usually ran wild in the entertainment industry with no one daring to challenge him directly. But this was Xia Xianning speaking! Xia Xianning!!!
He had too many halos around him, unlike Zhang Weide, who only knew how to pick on the weak. Xia Xianning’s family background and personal abilities were far superior. Even though Old Master Xia had retired, Zhang Weide wouldn’t dare to provoke him.
But this wasn’t a private dispute where they could smooth things over privately. In front of so many people, if he deleted his Weibo, how could he ever show his face again?
Zhang Weide cursed inwardly.
Was Xia Xianning crazy? Why was Xia Xianning getting involved today?
Zhang Weide pondered repeatedly but couldn’t understand. He didn’t dare to ignore Xia Xianning, but he had always been sharp-tongued. Now he was facing consequences.
In just a short while, countless netizens had sent private messages or tagged him, reminding Zhang Weide that Young Master Xia was speaking to him!
Zhang Weide took a deep breath, hesitated for a while, and finally gritted his teeth to reply: “Young Master Xia, did you misunderstand my meaning or comment on the wrong post? I was just expressing my views on some current phenomena. Just sharing some thoughts. This isn’t illegal, right?”
Netizens who saw this person, who usually criticized everyone fearlessly, being subdued by a single sentence burst into laughter and began commenting on his response.
