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Chapter 57
While the entire internet buzzed about Yao Bianliang's new drama "Spring Warmth, Heavy Dew," Feng Shiyuan's new video was finally released without any fanfare.
He published this video without any warning, but with the reposting by Yao Bianliang's studio and fan club, its popularity quickly began to soar at an astonishing speed.
Morning, eleven o'clock.
He Youkun, an entertainment industry commentary content creator, woke up to notification alerts on his phone.
"Huh? Feng Shiyuan finally released a new video about Yao Bianliang?" He stretched lazily, sitting up in bed.
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Like Feng Shiyuan, He Youkun was also a well-known content creator in the entertainment critique sphere.
During this period, the two had frequently competed behind the scenes, vying for higher view counts and followers, engaging in quite intense competition.
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Now, seeing that Feng Shiyuan had published a new video, He Youkun couldn't help but sneer slightly.
"Publishing a video to ride the popularity wave now? That reaction is really too slow."
Recently, Yao Bianliang had been at the center of attention, with "Yao Bianliang" becoming the trending keyword in entertainment circles. Simply posting videos related to her made it easy to attract attention.
So, over the past two months, He Youkun had already released three videos about Yao Bianliang.
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Such good traffic was worth capitalizing on!
And just five days ago, He Youkun had received a sponsored video request from Lu Group. According to their requirements, he needed to use more exaggerated language to praise Yao Bianliang and express his anticipation for her new drama.
Not only could he ride the popularity wave, but he could also earn money from sponsorship—He Youkun naturally couldn't ask for more.
So, in the last two days, he had released another new video, praising Yao Bianliang comprehensively from all angles.
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Lu Group probably hired more content creators than just him. He Youkun quickly discovered that over the past few days, many creators had released similar videos, all frantically praising Yao Bianliang.
By now, positive reviews for Yao Bianliang had dominated platforms, and the public would definitely experience aesthetic fatigue.
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Feng Shiyuan releasing a video so late clearly meant he had missed the prime opportunity.
"Tsk, I never expected old Feng to be so behind the times." He Youkun felt a bit schadenfreude.
He wondered what approach Feng Shiyuan planned to take this time.
He Youkun casually clicked on Feng Shiyuan's video.
However, the title that appeared before his eyes made him freeze on the spot.
"Yao Bianliang's Acting Isn't Good Enough, Her Abilities Aren't Strong, She Lacks Versatility! Fight Me If You Disagree"
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He Youkun: "..."
He Youkun almost thought he had misread.
What was this?
Wasn't Feng Shiyuan always firmly supporting Yao Bianliang? Now when things were looking great, he suddenly switched sides—this didn't make sense.
Could it be he deliberately used a clickbait title?
He pondered inwardly, skeptically beginning to play the video.
Е̌n ũm_ā.і̆_ḋ_
As usual, Feng Shiyuan's face appeared in the video, with dense bullet comments rapidly sliding across the top.
[Coming back to comment after watching the whole video, there's a surprise at the end.]
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[Hahaha dying of laughter, friendly fire incident.]
[Don't rush, brothers, make sure to watch the video to the end!]
[Finished watching, hahaha RIP Brother Feng's reputation]
Seeing Feng Shiyuan's serious expression in the video, he said the usual opening remarks before gradually steering the topic on track, speaking in a matter-of-fact tone.
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"Recently, praise for Yao Bianliang has been overwhelming, even hailing her as the hope of China's entertainment industry. But is Yao Bianliang really that good? In my view, I'm afraid not."
"So today, I want to discuss Yao Bianliang's shortcomings with everyone."
He Youkun couldn't believe it—was Feng Shiyuan actually serious?
But wasn't he Yao Bianliang's loyal supporter?
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Thus, He Youkun watched in disbelief as Feng Shiyuan earnestly enumerated Yao Bianliang's various flaws.
"First, Yao Bianliang's acting isn't as good as everyone praises it to be. In 'The Healer' and 'To Our Youth,' some of her emotional performances weren't fully on point. Here, I'll just give a few examples..."
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As Feng Shiyuan spoke, he actually pulled up some of Yao Bianliang's acting clips and began picking them apart one by one.
Though he was nitpicking, it wasn't without basis. It was the kind of critique that was reasonable, evidence-based, and convincing.
Criticizing her acting wasn't enough; Feng Shiyuan immediately followed with other criticisms.
"Second, since her debut, Yao Bianliang hasn't made any films, let alone television dramas! How has she become China's star based solely on some short dramas?"
"Without any notable works or authoritative awards, this type of celebrity is a dime a dozen in the entertainment industry—what makes Yao Bianliang any different?"
"So, at most, Yao Bianliang is just a variety show celebrity! Those who want to praise her might as well wait until she wins a Golden Image Best Actress award. Otherwise, this 'China's star' title with no substance will only invite ridicule."
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[Well played, Brother Feng.]
[Indeed quite reasonable, this creator's perspective always manages to surprise me.]
[Um, am I remembering wrong? I thought this creator was Yao Bianliang's fan, how did he suddenly become a hater overnight?]
[But I think Brother Feng makes valid points. Liangliang doesn't have any noteworthy works yet, so it's too early to praise her like this.]
[I'm a fan of Yao Bianliang, and I also think Liangliang has many areas to improve! She's not as amazing as some marketing accounts claim.]
"Third, everyone says Yao Bianliang dotes on her fans, but do those actions really count as doting?" Feng Shiyuan continued.
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"Not letting fans spend money on rankings, especially prohibiting underage fans from spending money on celebrity chasing—that's just what an idol should do, nothing praiseworthy at all!"
"Her refusal to control comments, fight against haters, or create fake statistics—these are just basic moral standards a public figure should have. If these things are worth praising, aren't our standards a bit too low?"
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Feng Shiyuan seemed to have completely forgotten that he had just made a similar praise video not long ago, complimenting Yao Bianliang as a breath of fresh air in the entertainment industry.
Anyway, as long as he wasn't embarrassed, others would be.
The bullet comments were filled with dog emojis and question marks, but Feng Shiyuan showed no sign of stopping, continuing to list several more issues.
This specifically included various aspects such as Yao Bianliang's appearance, emotional intelligence, and professional abilities. In short, for any area with even a slight flaw, he provided comprehensive coverage from all angles.
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"In conclusion, I personally believe that Yao Bianliang is just a very ordinary actress. Her acting skills aren't top-tier, her professional abilities aren't outstanding, and she has no works to her name!"
"She's absolutely not the 'China's star' or 'hope of the domestic entertainment industry' that those marketing accounts claim. She's just an actress with a bunch of flaws, really nothing worth our praise."
[Whew, did Brother Feng really switch from fan to hater?]
[Creator, be honest, did you take money from rivals? How much did they give you?]
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[Goodness, I almost believed Brother Feng's nonsense dog emoji]
Feng Shiyuan: "That concludes all my criticisms. If you have different opinions, feel free to leave comments below."
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As Feng Shiyuan uttered his final word, background music slowly began to play. Accompanied by gradually increasing volume, the frame froze on Feng Shiyuan's serious, earnest face.
He Youkun almost thought the video had ended, but fortunately, the unfinished progress bar told him things weren't so simple.
A drum beat sounded with a "tock," the video slowly darkened, and the background music paused briefly.
Soon, the music resumed, drum beats becoming more frequent, and celebration fireworks bloomed in the frame.
Against a festive red background, several lines of text slowly appeared—
"Yao Bianliang Fan Club Lottery Event Now Open! Comment 10+ words on any platform, any comment section to participate in the lottery."
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"The harsher the criticism, the higher the reward—post high-quality negative reviews for a chance to win a signed photo!"
"Limited quantity, first come first served!"
He Youkun: ?!
What kind of sudden advertisement was this?
This transition was too unexpected; everyone clearly hadn't reacted immediately, as the bullet comment section filled with exclamation marks.
As these lines appeared in sequence, Feng Shiyuan also displayed screenshots of the fan club's official lottery announcement.
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Finally, a small line of text appeared at the end of the video. The font was tiny, as if afraid viewers might read it clearly.
"My video script totals 2,200 words, comprehensively criticizing Ms. Yao Bianliang from all angles. I hope the fan club doesn't reject my application and gives me her signed photo, for which I'm extremely grateful."
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The bullet comments exploded with activity.
[Damn I almost believed it, but the ending came out of nowhere]
[When I saw the beginning I thought the creator really switched from fan to hater, but in the end it was for a signed photo? The plot twist!]
[Hahahahaha I'm dying of laughter, what is this comedy of the year.]
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[So, Brother Feng's episode was actually a sponsored video? Shocking me for a hundred years, I didn't know sponsored videos could be done this way]
[But honestly, regarding the earlier content, the creator's criticisms are quite reasonable]
[I'm laughing so hard, you look so serious criticizing Yao Bianliang, but so pathetic asking for her signature]
By now, He Youkun was completely stunned.
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Before watching Feng Shiyuan's video, he had considered many possibilities, including how the other would praise Yao Bianliang or offer in-depth analysis from a new angle.
But he never imagined the topic would take such a turn!
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Feng Shiyuan was clearly Yao Bianliang's fan, yet he did what haters do, criticizing his own idol until she seemed worthless.
And now it appeared that the video content was authorized by Yao Bianliang herself... this was insane!
What was wrong with Yao Bianliang that she would actively create such an event?
Other celebrities feared negative reviews, but she actually encouraged people to criticize her.
He Youkun felt he was about to lose it.
Feng Shiyuan's video, published not long ago, had already reached trending status.
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Netizens in the comments section were all meme-ing, with shares, likes, and comments exceeding historical records within minutes.
And what about himself?
Over these two months, he had frantically published videos related to Yao Bianliang, indeed riding the popularity wave. But now, this data compared to Feng Shiyuan's was completely outclassed!
Moreover, it was foreseeable that after Feng Shiyuan released this sponsored video, public opinion would definitely shift. Wouldn't the video he had just published suffer as a result?
Thinking about this, He Youkun felt increasingly depressed.
He had originally thought that he could finally ride the trending topic and surpass Feng Shiyuan.
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But now it seemed things were completely different from what he had imagined. Not only had Feng Shiyuan not been outdone by him, his popularity had directly surpassed his own.
He couldn't sit still anymore and, after pondering for a moment, sent a message to his client.
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Lu Group
What He Youkun knew, Lu Group naturally received news of as well.
At this moment, everyone's mood was shrouded in a cloud of gloom, with the office atmosphere almost frozen.
Lu Yanchen sat in the main seat, his face black as the bottom of a pot, nearly splitting with a headache: "Look at the mess you've made!"
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He threw his phone back onto the desk.
A nervous confidant picked it up, and familiar interface came into view.
He Youkun, the content creator they had contacted a few days ago. Following their requirements, he had made a flattering video with a prominently eye-catching title: "Yao Bianliang, China's Entertainment Star"
Last night, the comments section had appeared harmonious. Both paid commenters and netizens had left messages, expressing high agreement with the creator's video content.
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But now, while the video remained the same, the comments section had completely derailed!
The top comment had changed to a new one.
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[Liangliang Super Cute:
The creator's video makes good points, but still has many shortcomings. Let me point out some holes in the video.
At 00:22, though Yao Bianliang's crying scene is on point, her body language doesn't effectively convey her emotional state at that moment, so this shot isn't perfect;
At 01:35, because Yao Bianliang was too emotional, her line delivery wasn't clear enough, which needs improvement;
At 02:46...]
This fan listed 8 points in total, nearly picking apart every possible flaw before making a final conclusion.
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[Liangliang Super Cute: In short, I think Yao Bianliang's acting still needs improvement and isn't as amazing as the creator claims. Hope everyone views this rationally~!]
The confidant: "..."
A tall comment thread had already built up under this comment.
[Random Person A: How refreshing, first time seeing a fan nitpick their own idol.]
[Dots: I almost thought this was Yao Bianliang's hater, but looking carefully, this is actually her fan!]
[Alpha: Hahahahaha I'm dying of laughter, your fan's style is so unique.]
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The confidant who picked up the phone felt his vision darkening upon seeing these comments.
What was this?
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He quickly scrolled down further. Sure enough, the other comments were largely similar.
Paid commenters were frantically praising Yao Bianliang, while her fans were frantically criticizing her.
Bystanders watched in great shock, with some uninformed netizens even asking if Yao Bianliang had some scandal.
Of course, more casual netizens went through the entire thread, understanding the whole story.
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[I was indifferent to Yao Bianliang before, but seeing these comments suddenly makes me like her. No celebrity in the domestic entertainment industry has ever done this.]
[+1, read through all the comments, everyone is really trying their best to criticize haha.]
[This lottery activity is so interesting, let me join too.]
[Here's my criticism, lowering the winning chances!]
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Looking at these comments, the confidant's heart sank to the bottom.
So this approach was possible too?!
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For this "praise to death" operation, they had hired numerous paid commenters, bought countless marketing accounts and media articles, investing a huge amount of capital to create momentum.
But Yao Bianliang's side, with just one content creator's video and some relatively inexpensive lottery activities, effortlessly resolved this crisis!
She didn't even need to expend much effort—fans and netizens spontaneously began taking action, eagerly joining the criticism army.
After all, criticizing a celebrity for a chance to win a lottery—how novel.
As a result, not only were fans reposting and leaving negative reviews, but many bystanders participated as well.
Inevitably, related hashtags quickly reached the top trending spots. And the comment sections under these hashtags all had incredibly unique styles.
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[No way, there can't really be people who still like celebrities like Yao Bianliang, right?]
—by Yao Bianliang's Little Wife
[Everyone is so right, Yao Bianliang is just a terrible actress!]
—by Yao Bianliang's Die-Hard Fan
[Yao Bianliang's acting is average, looks are average, abilities are average, really nothing special! Hope everyone doesn't get fooled by those marketing accounts praising her.]
—by Loving Liangliang 365 Days
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Everyone: "..."
Said with such sincerity, if not for your IDs, they might have almost believed it!
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Several employees exchanged glances, with no one daring to speak up for a moment.
Lu Yanchen's expression was extremely unpleasant: "You all assured me confidently that this 'praise to death' plan would never fail! And now you show me this?"
They orchestrated this scenario to "praise to death" Yao Bianliang and damage her public image.
Once too many people praised her, it would naturally trigger antipathy from some casual viewers, allowing for group mockery when the new drama aired.
Е̊ṅ um̃ а̄. ї ḋ
But what about now?
Yao Bianliang's negative and positive reviews were evenly matched, directly muddying the waters.
Not only that, she had turned the tables with a simple lottery activity, creating a "actively accepting feedback" humble image.
The "praise to death" tactic had collapsed without a fight!
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The assistant's face turned bitter, and he finally spoke timidly: "Young Master Lu, I'm afraid it's not just the failure of the 'praise to death' strategy..."
Lu Yanchen's face remained cold as he turned to look at the assistant.
Ẇе b nо̂ v̇el Êǹ um̃ ӑ
He wanted to hear what other bad news there could be at this point.
The assistant said: "After this incident, Yao Bianliang's public image has likely reached unprecedented heights."
They all knew the current state of the entertainment industry.
Fans constantly controlled comments and fought against haters, with uniform praise like "looking forward to brother/sister's new drama" under Weibo posts, appearing inhuman.
Beyond that, fans frequently silenced casual viewers.
If a netizen offered some criticism of a celebrity, they would immediately face attacks from a swarm of fans, who would indiscriminately accuse them of being "haters sent by rivals," infuriating people.
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Now, in such an environment, a group of celebrity fans appeared in the public eye—
They didn't control comments, didn't fight haters, never silenced casual viewers.
Although their idol had first-class acting skills that outperformed many popular celebrities, they never excessively praised their idol.
When they criticized their own idol, they criticized more harshly than anyone else!
Such an existence was truly eye-opening.
With a fan base of such high quality, how bad could the celebrity be?
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Even people who normally never followed celebrities would instinctively develop a good impression of Yao Bianliang seeing this.
Lu Yanchen quickly realized the key point.
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His face darkened like the bottom of a pot, and after a long moment, he gave a cold laugh through gritted teeth.
"So you're saying that after investing so much money, we not only made her more popular but also helped her gain an excellent public image?"
They had spent so much money, created such a grand spectacle, and in the end, it had become an advertisement for Yao Bianliang!
Just thinking about it made Lu Yanchen's chest hurt.
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"Young Master Lu, should we... continue now?" the assistant cautiously asked.
Lu Yanchen angrily threw the documents onto his desk.
Continue? How could they continue? Were they supposed to keep buying commenters to generate popularity for Yao Bianliang?
"Stop everything!" Lu Yanchen said through gritted teeth. "Tell all paid commenters, marketing accounts, and news media to suspend operations immediately."
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That afternoon, the plane landed in the suburbs of K City.
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The weather was clear, the sunlight perfect, and Yao Bianliang, at the center of public discussion, still knew nothing about this matter.
With the help of two assistants, she found a shady spot under a tree and sat down.
"We'll be taking a bus later?" Yao Bianliang fanned herself, turning to ask her assistant Yan Xiaoli.
Yan Xiaoli nodded: "Yes, we need to take a bus to the suburbs. We'll have to travel quite a distance, probably at least three to five hours."
Not far away, crew members were busy carrying luggage and props, working with great enthusiasm.
Yao Bianliang twisted open a mineral water bottle cap and took a sip. She looked around, feeling a bit idle.
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After thinking for a moment, it seemed there was nothing else to do except surf the internet.
"Hmm... let's check online then. I wonder how Lu Yanchen's plan to praise me to death is going."
Yao Bianliang thought as she opened her phone.
