Chapter 781

Golden Agent of the Adonis (101)

Plot Twist quickly posted on Weibo, clearly stating that the main cast was decided simultaneously and after careful consideration several days after the auditions.

A single sentence shattered the rumors that Xia Ze had been previously confirmed, but Fang Zhenxuan snatched the role away. This rendered the rumors of him snatching the role invalid for Xia Ze’s fans. Coupled with the stark contrast in acting skills shown in the video, the fans who were passionately defending Xia Ze were slapped in the face.

The lawl students in the Legal Corps had deliberately studied the phenomenon of idol worship and had analyzed it as a subject during their free time. With Xia Ze’s fans being slapped in the face, it was a clear victory for their side. However, if they were to press their advantage too aggressively, it would easily damage their reputation among the general public. Whether they provoked Xia Ze’s fans or not, it didn’t matter much. However, maintaining a good public image was much more significant.

Therefore, the Legal Corps quickly unified their tone and all the comments became mild and gentle.

[Fang Zhenxuan has always been humble and courteous since his debut, showing great respect for senior artists. The evaluations from various variety shows, leaks, and seniors serve as evidence. This time, Fang Zhenxuan is fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in Plot Twist, and we believe he will devote himself to the drama and live up to everyone’s expectations.]

Xia Ze’s fans were still fuming because of the video. They directed their anger towards the production team and Xingchen Entertainment, criticizing them for selecting Fang Zhenxuan only because of the company’s investment. They even claimed that there are plenty of actors with better acting skills, but popularity was the decisive factor. They vowed to boycott the drama and show their power to make the drama realize the influence of Xia Ze’s fans.

Meanwhile, Fang Zhenxuan’s fans had already begun promoting his works with exceptionally mild comments. They praised his good character, popularity, handsome appearance, and enviable physique. Their research on idol fandom was not in vain. They successfully converted the attention from the conflict into enthusiasm for promoting Fang Zhenxuan.

Among the onlookers, a small portion of them were influenced by these recommendations and started watching Fang Zhenxuan’s works. That was their success. What was the use of just engaging in conflicts? It would only harm their public image.

Indeed, such a strong contrast made the onlookers dislike Xia Ze’s fans. They also marveled at the name “Legal Corps,” realizing that it wasn’t just an empty title; they were rational. Some people were genuinely curious and saw the recommendations, prompting them to watch Fang Zhenxuan’s works.

Xia Ze’s fans quickly dragged down Zhou Yuan’s fans, claiming that Fang Zhenxuan was disrespectful to seniors and made Zhou Yuan cry during a variety show recording.

Zhou Yuan really wanted to hurl a series of abuses at someone. She had been preparing a Weibo post to appease her fans, but Xia Ze’s sudden controversy left her unable to speak up. Her fans had already joined forces with his fans to target Fang Zhenxuan. If she were to come out and say that she got along well with Fang Zhenxuan, wouldn’t she be slapping her own fans and Xia Ze in the face?

She would end up offending her own fans and Xia Ze at the same time! If she remained silent, her fans would still be proven wrong when the show airs. Either way, Zhou Yuan couldn’t help but curse Xia Ze. He was truly stirring up trouble for no reason.

The Legal Corps didn’t engage in online arguments. The longer Xia Ze and Zhou Yuan’s fans caused trouble, the more annoying they became. The majority of onlookers were getting impatient. For the two people who claimed to be senior artists, weren’t they just taking advantage of their seniority to bully newcomers?

The audition clips were right there. It was obvious that Xia Ze’s performance wasn’t half as good as Fang Zhenxuan’s. So what if they chose Fang Zhenxuan? Moreover, the production team has already stated that Xia Ze was not confirmed for the role. Fang Zhenxuan didn’t snatch the role; it was a fair competition. Why was Xia Ze such a sore loser? Who said that senior artists couldn’t lose to newcomers?

The general public didn’t understand the intricacies of fandom dynamics. Their most straightforward impression was that Fang Zhenxuan acted better than Xia Ze. In their eyes, something as simple as this was being portrayed by Xia Ze’s fans as if there was some conspiracy. This was simply absurd! If the production team had truly chosen Xia Ze, that would indeed be unfair.

Once the opinions of the general public surfaced, Xia Ze’s avid fans realized that things were going downhill and hurriedly tried to silence the fanbase. However, one major drawback of being a top idol with numerous fans was that the fans themselves were not united. They have differing opinions on many things and sometimes even engage in infighting. So it was impossible for them to call for a ceasefire. The withdrawal of the most followed followers actually allowed those brainless fans who posted manipulated photos and launched verbal attacks to come forward.

While the Legal Corps was promoting Fang Zhenxuan, they also dispatched a group of professional law students to report the anti-fans. They were infuriated by the tampered photos and the language used to insult Fang Zhenxuan’s fanbase. They started mass reporting and cited relevant legal provisions by tagging the relevant judicial departments. They also sent private messages to Chu Xiang, asking her to send legal letters to these individuals, along with a detailed list of anti-fans.

After reading all of this, Chu Xiang suddenly realized that she could select some of these fans as elites and cultivate them. It was impressive how well they handled all aspects without her intervention. Both she and Fang Zhenxuan needed a team, and it might be time to recruit a group of people.