Chapter 75: Urgent
This ti, Huang Wankai’s fans totally lost it, flooding the director’s Weibo with insults, demanding an apology from the director. They wanted an apology from the "Dark War" production team for "baiting fans."
But no matter how mad they got, acting like rabid dogs chasing anyone down on Weibo to lash out, it couldn’t change how Huang Wankai and his fanbase were ruthlessly humiliated by the "Dark War" team.
You guys weren’t shouting about how Huang Wankai was supposed to be the lead in "Dark War"? You weren’t saying Lin Qin wasn’t even worthy to carry Huang Wankai’s shoes? Well, what now? The official announcent for "Dark War" is out, and guess what — your idol doesn’t even deserve a ntion.
This epic slap in the face was screenshot by amused spectators and shared across various forums, naturally triggering a wave of "hahaha’s."
However, after laughing it up, more people started paying attention to the "Dark War" movie itself.
The cast lineup was undeniably impressive: an internationally renowned director, two leads who’d been nominated for international Best Actor awards, a dostic Best Actress, a promising young rising star, and several veteran actors whose faces everyone recognized (even if their nas didn’t imdiately co to mind).
With a lineup like this, even if the script were trash, the final product wouldn’t turn out too bad. Besides, the screenwriter was also a big na in the industry.
Audiences were very excited about the movie, envisioning the acting clashes between award-winning stars and seasoned veterans—they knew it was bound to be a feast for the eyes.
[Hahaha, am I the only one relieved Huang Wankai isn’t on this cast list? That guy’s lackluster acting would’ve dragged the entire film down.]
[Sa here, relieved as well. Facing off against a bunch of seasoned veterans? Huang Wankai doesn’t stand a chance. Honestly, his acting is sothing only delusional fans would praise as "out of this world." Watching him seriously makes my eyes burn.]
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A large number of these comnts ca from casual observers. Huang Wankai’s fans were helpless against them, resorting to spamming private ssages full of curses and making a fuss everywhere.
Their anger kept building, fueled by ringleaders within their fandom, until all that frustration was aid straight at Lin Qin. Their insults toward Lin Qin beca even more unrestrained—they started tagging Lin Qin and bombarding him with private ssages.
Yet this ti, they couldn’t dominate the social dia platform. Lin Qin’s fanbase, while initially caught off guard, quickly rallied and got organized.
Lin Qin’s fans had just barely hit a million last month, which still looked pretty small compared to Huang Wankai’s millions-strong fandom.
But Lin Qin’s fans were genuinely loyal; he hadn’t bought even a single follower. Except for so dormant accounts, every supporter was a real person.
Moreover, Lin Qin’s fanbase had a good relationship with ng Chao’s fanbase—uncommon in an environnt where individual fan groups often opposed each other fiercely. Lin Qin and ng Chao’s fans were genuinely as close as family. When their drama "We Are Together" aired, the two fandoms daily laughed together, enjoying the on-screen chemistry. And when both celebrities were off filming in secret, their fans would just focus on their own lives or help each other pester their respective idols to update their social dia accounts.
After Lin Qin’s fans stepped in to push back against Huang Wankai’s followers, ng Chao’s fans followed suit.
Huang Wankai’s fanbase hadn’t initially planned to clash with ng Chao’s fandom—they knew ng Chao’s fans had serious fighting prowess.
But ng Chao’s fans joined the fray!
Huang Wankai’s fans were flabbergasted—What the hell? Weren’t we avoiding you guys already? Why are you coming for us?
As soon as ng Chao’s fans entered the scene, Huang Wankai’s fans imdiately tucked tail and ran, utterly crushed and unable to resist, as if being repeatedly ground into the dirt.
The matter temporarily ca to an end. Huang Wankai’s team, aware they’d gained nothing and were stuck in a state of public ridicule, hurriedly pushed out tabloid rumors as a distraction, hoping to divert the public’s attention.
And the rumors’ stars? None other than Huang Wankai and ng Ke!
As the scandal gained traction online, the director of "Dark War" was busy calling for a eting.
With an apologetic tone, the director explained, "I really have to ask for your help this ti. I need both of you to stay here for an extra month."
Since Huang Wankai had been replaced, all scenes with him now had to be reshot. As the second male lead, his scenes were significant, and he had sequences with both Lin Qin and ng Chao. Naturally, Lin Qin and ng Chao had to remain with the production longer to redo these scenes.
For other celebrities with packed schedules, clearing an entire month would’ve been impossible. Their planned engagents were set far in advance. But Lin Qin and ng Chao were different. Since they only took on one project a year, avoided endorsents, and didn’t care for public events, they had half the year open anyway.
Initially, both had planned to tour the world after wrapping "Dark War." Now, their vacation plans were just pushed back slightly.
By the ti shooting ended, it would practically be Lunar New Year. Reflecting on this, ng Chao started forming plans.
While ng Chao was musing, the director got up and left.
As soon as the director left, ng Chao’s phone buzzed—it was a call from ng Ke.
The mont ng Chao hit "accept," ng Ke’s dramatic wailing filled the line: "ng Chao! You have to vouch for ! The photos circulating online were taken by paparazzi at the crew’s wrap party!"
ng Chao was slightly confused, "What photos?"
ng Ke: "You haven’t seen them? Go look right now—Han Zhi is upset with because of this! It’s urgent!"
ng Chao teased, "Could it be you’re too annoying and Han Zhi’s using this as an excuse to take a break from you?"
ng Ke: "..." That did sound plausible. After all, Han Zhi wasn’t gullible enough to believe so made-up tabloid nonsense.
ng Ke: "I’m going to find Han Zhi." With these words, he hung up imdiately.
He was flustered and frantic—totally lacking the poised deanor of a corporate mogul.
Lin Qin vaguely caught so of the conversation and curiously asked, "What’s going on?"
ng Chao replied, "Not sure, seems to be about so scandal."
As he spoke, he pulled out his phone and opened Weibo. Sure enough, the trending topics confird the chaos.
But when he clicked in, the top post wasn’t focused on the scandal—it was a detailed breakdown of Huang Wankai’s team’s questionable tactics today, an explanation of the entire saga.
ng Chao clicked through, viewing the images one by one.
The more he looked, the darker his expression beca.
Noticing ng Chao’s shift in mood, Lin Qin leaned over, trying to see the post for himself. But ng Chao was quick to stash his phone away, casually saying, "It’s nothing."
Lin Qin was skeptical but refrained from pressing further.
He had his own phone. He could check it privately later. Lin Qin secretly chuckled at this thought.
Later that evening, just as Lin Qin was pulling out his phone to see what was happening on Weibo, ng Chao published a new post.
ng Chao v: "A word of advice to certain people—learn to be human before trying to be clever. @Huang Wankai"
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