Brother Dao Took the Entertainment Industry by Storm, Fans Beg Me Not to Kill Anymore-Chapter 382: The Ultimate Classic — A Debate from All Sides
When Xiao He returned to the villa, the direction of public opinion online had polarized. The investigative enthusiasm of many netizens had been completely ignited.
Thanks to tonight's heat, combined with the inherent topic value of both Xiao He and Lu Yuxi, one group of people now believed Xiao He was the one who danced incorrectly, while another group believed Lu Yuxi was the one who messed up. Moreover, both sides had launched into fierce debate over it.
Don't doubt it—this is the internet.
Netizens can seriously argue for days and nights over what color a dress in a photo actually is, debating hundreds of points in forums or even ordinary comment sections. Now, they can also engage in "scientific" and "rigorous" discussions over who danced correctly and who danced incorrectly between Xiao He and Lu Yuxi on that stage.
It sounds incredibly boring and rather pointless.
But many people find endless amusement in it.
【Who leaked this rehearsal screenshot? Someone on-site staff? They seem to be wearing casual clothes in it, right? What if adjustments were made just before going on stage? Isn't there any on-site staff willing to come forward and clarify?】
【This screenshot is too blurry, and it doesn't specify the exact time point. What if it's the positioning from a different moment?】
【Industry insider here. All I can say is Lu Yuxi definitely didn't dance wrong. Xiao He's side is starting their marketing push.】
【Upstairs, how can you prove you're really an industry insider?】
【I watched the performance live. Honestly, I really don't think this matter is worth discussing. Tonight's live performance was absolutely phenomenal. Xiao He's stage presence was outstanding. If you were there in person, you absolutely couldn't find a single fault with Xiao He.】
【Agreed. Live audience member +1. I was happily watching the show, but after leaving the venue, it feels like the sky has fallen. What exactly are you all arguing about? Xiao He's performance had zero issues. Why are you scrutinizing a regular actor's stage performance with a magnifying glass?】
【Such a classic line. Actors doing singing and dancing still need to have the right attitude! Now that a problem has surfaced, you start being all forgiving, pulling out the 'he's just an actor' card. Absolutely brilliant. Hope you all keep spoiling your idol forever.】
【???】
【Who's really being classic here?】
...
The talk online was a mix of truth and lies. "Industry insiders," "live audience members," and "those in the know" all joined the fray, thoroughly muddying the waters of public opinion and making the Munching on Melon Seeds netizens jump around excitedly, eagerly digging for information everywhere, having the time of their lives.
As for these so-called "industry insiders" and "those in the know"... let's just say online identities are self-assigned. Whatever netizens claim is what they are. Those who truly believe them are blessed indeed.
These discussions completely transformed tonight's gala performance fiasco into a full-blown debate between two opposing sides. Some also brought up the ambulance appearing at the venue tonight, but that topic was quickly suppressed, shifting to new talking points.
And the netizens, heatedly debating away, naturally didn't forget to try and get statements from the people involved. Every comment section was flooded with @ mentions targeting several people from the scene. Xiao He, Xie Jingshi, and Lu Yuxi had all been @ mentioned countless times. Even other people present at the venue were @ mentioned by netizens.
Due to the program team giving a heads-up beforehand, many didn't give direct replies. The key figures at the center of the event remained as steady as old dogs, not uttering a single word, seemingly completely indifferent to the online public opinion.
Instead, it was another artist present at the scene who couldn't help but publicly speak up for Xiao He.
【ECL Boy Group - Liang Cheng: Both the practice room and the rehearsal venue have surveillance. Rumors stop with the wise. Before the truth is made public, please don't harbor such great malice towards others.】
When Xiao He saw this message, he was somewhat surprised.
Seeing Liang Cheng publicly take a stand and speak up for him now left Xiao He both surprised and a bit baffled.
To be honest, Xiao He had sensed before that Liang Cheng's approach towards him carried some specific purpose. However, since Liang Cheng himself harbored no ill intent, Xiao He had simply turned a blind eye, maintaining a cordial but surface-level acquaintance without digging deeper.
But he hadn't expected the other party to be willing to wade into this muddy water.
If the goal was to ride the wave of popularity, there was no need. The ECL Boy Group was currently riding high. They also participated in tonight's gala. While their heat couldn't match the Xiao He and Lu Yuxi incident, they had the advantage of stability—everything was harmonious without all the online bickering.
Putting down his phone, Xiao He gazed at the night scenery outside the window and told Liu Rulan, who was beside him, about this.
Liu Rulan had been in a video conference call. After hearing Xiao He out, she temporarily muted her microphone and said calmly, "He probably wants to jump ship."
"Huh?"
To be perfectly honest, their Linghui Entertainment really hadn't considered bringing an idol into the company.
Broadly speaking, their company's resources and future plans were geared towards the actor path.
Among their current artists, Xiao He and Shu Han were, needless to say, pure actors, not participating in variety shows except for occasional guest appearances to promote dramas. The rest of the time, they were on set filming.
Their only female actress, Pan Yuerou, was still focused on her studies as she wouldn't graduate until next year. The company hadn't assigned her particularly complicated work yet, mostly enrolling her in additional classes to continue honing her acting skills.
All these circumstances indicated their company temporarily had no plans to expand into other businesses and intended to continue advancing in the performing arts industry.
Xiao He truly couldn't understand what Liang Cheng saw in them that would make him want to join their company.
Could it be that he was hoping to transition from an idol to an actor at their company?
Become a singer? That's barely possible. Become an actor? That's truly difficult, difficult, difficult.
Xiao He wasn't about to accept just anyone into their company.
Faced with Xiao He's confusion, Liu Rulan just gave him a sidelong glance and slightly raised her chin. "Have you forgotten who I used to manage?"
"Hmm?" Xiao He looked at Liu Rulan, then thought of something. "Su Shengxi? He used to be an idol too! Come to think of it, during the peak of his career after going solo, it was indeed Sister Liu managing him..."
Xiao He understood now.
Damn! So this kid had his sights set on his agent!
Although their current company business didn't cover that field, Sister Liu had experience from before. Moreover, Jiaxing Entertainment had always favored the path of solo male group idol transformation into actors. If Liu Rulan were to manage Liang Cheng, a successful transformation wasn't guaranteed, but helping Liang Cheng stabilize his current idol popularity and pushing him further towards becoming a top male group idol was certainly possible.
So, in the end, Liang Cheng didn't want to jump ship to their company; he simply wanted to jump ship to his agent!
Xiao He was speechless.
They couldn't help Liang Cheng.
"So, I should just ignore him?"
Xiao He scrolled through the comments again.
"This kid, insisted on wading into this muddy water. Now he's getting torn apart online too."
