Chapter 791

Golden Agent of the Adonis (111)

Originally, everything was almost certain, but Fang Zhenxuan’s sudden appearance turned it into an audition. Xia Ze was so furious that he kicked a chair in the rest area of the set!

This time, Chu Xiang didn’t give him a chance to manipulate things. She released a small piece of news about the competition for the roles ahead of him.

Fang Zhenxuan was once again competing with Xia Ze for a role, and this time it was the male lead in a movie. Everyone’s first reaction upon seeing the news was, Can Fang Zhenxuan play the male lead in a movie? Can he sit on an equal footing with Xia Ze? Has he become that popular?

Then, some people thought, Fang Zhenxuan’s acting skills far surpass Xia Ze’s. If they want to watch a good movie, they should definitely support Fang Zhenxuan to win!

The video of Fang Zhenxuan and Xia Ze’s audition for “Plot Twist” started circulating again. Even without analyzing the video, anyone with eyes could see that Fang Zhenxuan’s acting skills were better than Xia Ze’s. Even the general public hoped that he would be cast in the movie.

Xia Ze’s fans went crazy, cursing Fang Zhenxuan for “piggybacking” on their idol. They called him a newcomer who had only debuted for half a year and didn’t even know his place despite trending a few times. They accused him of stealing Xia Ze’s resources and becoming addicted to it. Who did he think he was?!

Xia Ze’s fans were accustomed to being outspoken and were once jokingly called ‘The Undefeated’ in the entertainment industry. Previously, many of them were sued by Chu Xiang for not being cautious enough. This time, before they faced the consequences, major fan accounts called for disengaging from fandom, strictly ordering them not to edit photos or engage in online harassment. They urged them to speak honestly without using foul language, questioning Fang Zhenxuan for “piggybacking” on the top star and riding on Xia Ze’s popularity. They also doubted whether Fang Zhenxuan was qualified to play the male lead in the Chinese New Year film.

Xia Ze’s fans flooded social media, taking advantage of their numbers and almost dominating Fang Zhenxuan’s trending topics. When accessing Fang Zhenxuan’s tag, all they could see were their posts of doubts, which looked quite unsightly. Fang Zhenxuan’s fans quickly discussed and decided to control the comment section, pointing out that in movies, it was common to cast both established actors and newcomers. Casting decisions were up to the investors and directors. There was no fixed order or obligation to accommodate each other. Reasonable and fair competition should not be a problem.

Xia Ze’s fans threatened to boycott the “Case Investigation Adventure” and criticized the film for not being well-made. They also accused the investors and Chu Xiang of favoring Fang Zhenxuan and snatching resources from Xia Ze.

Fang Zhenxuan’s fans responded calmly, stating that it was a competition in the industry, and the capable ones would prevail. If they genuinely didn’t want investors to interfere, then the outcome should be determined by acting skills. Wasn’t that a more straightforward way to decide the winner?

The fans of both Xia Ze and Fang Zhenxuan were in a head-to-head confrontation. Although Fang Zhenxuan had fewer fans than Xia Ze, his fans were united and led by rational law students. They avoided doing foolish things or saying foolish words. Their comments pointed out the flaws of the opposing side concisely and clearly expressed their own stance.

Through this comparison, surprisingly, Fang Zhenxuan’s fans did not appear to be at a disadvantage. Instead, Xia Ze’s fans seemed unreasonable and petulant. What were they trying to do? Did all the resources in the entertainment industry have to be poured on Xia Ze? Could he only have what others didn’t want? Xia Ze had been popular for so many years, and it was hard to believe he hadn’t snatched away someone else’s opportunities. Why couldn’t others do the same to him? Fang Zhenxuan had better acting skills and the investment was in place, so why shouldn’t he be able to win?

The crowd was arguing when something rendered them shocked once more. The investors included Chu Xiang? No one knew where the insider leaked the news from, but it was said that she personally invested 30 million. She was a true gold master!

Xia Ze’s fans sarcastically retorted, [Fang Zhenxuan must have been kept by Chu Xiang! Hahaha, an old woman willing to invest so much money. I wish you get dumped soon!]

Chu Xiang’s fans immediately got upset and fought back, [Who are you calling an old woman? Show us your photos and let’s see if you’re prettier than Sister Xiang! Sister Xiang has millions, and she can spend it however she wants. If you have the ability, why don’t you crowdfund and invest in Xia Ze? If you can’t raise enough, then shut your mouth!]

Fang Zhenxuan’s fans were also angered. They said, [When did it become acceptable to be insulted despite relying on acting skills, company support, and managers? Do you think you can dominate the market with just inflated popularity? It depends on whether the market buys into it. If you have no valid argument, stop spreading baseless rumors and slanders. Fans support their idols unconditionally. Here’s a suggestion: read more books and advise your idol to study more.]

Fans of the Sweet CP were even angrier. They added, [Our two treasures are true love! The golden boy and the jade-like girl are a perfect match. Their looks far surpass your idol, don’t you agree? Just imagine what kind of girlfriend your Xia Ze would find? Please, compare it with our Xiangxiang. The one who flirts first is cheap! Don’t say we disrespect our seniors, you’re not even worthy of representing Xia Ze!]

Their fans stubbornly fought back and emphasized that they were fighting against Xia Ze’s fans, not Xia Ze, without any disrespect towards seniors. However, at the same time, as a tribute, they also uncovered all the gossip from Xia Ze’s eight years in the industry since his debut.

Girlfriend rumors, role snatching, diva behavior, zoning out during TV shows, low-quality remarks about fans behind their backs, and more. They didn’t say much but simply reposted these scandals with the caption “Is it true?” making it clear that they were questioning rather than spreading rumors.