Wen Feiran remained motionless for a long time. The computer screen went dark, reflecting his beaming face.
"..."
Feeling guilty, Wen Feiran rubbed her face with her hand, pretending that nothing had happened.
****
He finished writing the fanfiction, which relieved him of a worry, and he could finally get some rest. But then, another wave of trouble broke out online.
The incident began when someone revealed that a celebrity in the entertainment industry, who was known for his good relationships and reputation, was actually ruthless behind the scenes, having bullied classmates in high school.
This didn't just suddenly appear; the news had been suppressed before, but now, for some reason, it's suddenly been thrust into the spotlight, attracting more and more attention and even trending on social media.
The celebrity's high school classmates, including those who had been bullied, have come forward to expose his past behavior.
Everyone knew his family was well-off; one piece of clothing he wore cost as much as our living expenses for a year. He was the only one with the privilege of being a day student.
[We were deskmates. One day, he inexplicably claimed his things were missing. He said he didn't suspect me, but his words implied he was the thief. He even threatened me with a smile. I'll never forget that feeling of being wrongly accused. I cried for three whole nights. When I saw him online, I couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. Ironically, he has many fans defending him, but what about the people he truly hurt? They're left with psychological trauma, and may never recover.]
This incident caused a huge stir, with different victims coming forward and discovering that he used almost the same bullying tactics: falsely accusing others of losing something.
Some were forced to transfer schools, some were falsely accused of being thieves, didn't have a single true friend for three whole years, their personalities became more withdrawn, and some even became depressed and dropped out of school, their grades plummeted, and their bright futures were ruined.
The discussion surrounding this matter is gaining momentum.
[It's chilling to think about; no violence was used, yet it was psychological torture—more painful than physical injury!]
[I was already sensitive in high school, and I don't even want to imagine what I would do if something like that happened to me.]
[I was incredibly naive during my school days, knew nothing, and only knew how to study. This kid, so young, was already so shrewd. I'm afraid of JGP.]
[He keeps losing things every now and then; I've nicknamed him "Lost Bro."]
[How come this method works every time? Why doesn't anyone interfere and teach him a lesson?]
So who is this celebrity? Since you've already dared to reveal this, just use their full name!
They combined various pieces of information to create a list of suspects, analyzing and comparing each one individually, but the final list of names surprised them greatly.
A marketing account released a video with a blurry, constantly shaking camera, clearly indicating it was filmed secretly.
Wen Feiran led the timid, crying girl into the monitoring room. Although their voices were unclear, a key word could be gleaned. "Lost."
Everything clicked, and it was almost certain that the bullying celebrity from high school was Wen Feiran. But this time, instead of unanimous condemnation, many questions were raised.
Why does Wen Feiran seem more like the one being bullied?
[Wen Feiran is a socially awkward person. He gets nervous even talking to strangers and can't handle complicated social situations at all. How could he possibly bully people?!]
[It's not that I look down on Wen Feiran, but I really think his mind goes blank after just a few words, and he just awkwardly stares at people.]
[The rumor said this celebrity was decked out in designer brands, but I analyzed it before; Wen Feiran's entire wardrobe, from head to toe, barely exceeds three digits.]
Wen Feiran's popularity soared after the variety show recording, and she became a target of much discussion, making her a thorn in the side of many celebrities and regarded as their rival.
These celebrities' fans were just trying to take this opportunity to attack him and ruin his public image, but the actual development was completely different from what they imagined.
The entertainment industry is always quick to jump to conclusions, and they hadn't seen anything like this in a long time, so they were all stunned.
Just as the situation was becoming muddied, the girl in the video released her personal work ID and posted on Weibo to clarify things for Wen Feiran. This time, he was no longer timid.
[I'm not sure if the online reports are true, but since they involve me, I'd like to clarify things further.]
As a staff member, I dutifully looked after Song Lindi's bag. Since Song Lindi necklace was lost, I was directly responsible, so I wanted to use the CCTV footage to prove my innocence. However, Song Lindi refused and even expressed "worry" that if her boss found out I was a thief, he would fire me. Fortunately, Teacher Wen appeared and took me to the CCTV footage, clearing my name. I want to especially thank @Wen Feiran again, and I also want to take this opportunity to warn @Song Lindi: keep a close eye on your belongings and don't lose them again!
The girl released the surveillance video to prove that what she said was true. A minute later, Gu Corporation's official Weibo account announced the termination of its contract with Song Lindi and liked the Weibo, making its stance very clear.
Song Lindi's fans, who were initially just watching the drama unfold, were speechless.
With this girl taking the lead, the bullies, who were initially intimidated by Song Lindi's power, also released other evidence, making the matter a foregone conclusion.
Song Lindi has always had a good reputation, but now there is an uproar, all the blame is being directed at him, and his persona has been found to be fake, with more dirt to be dug up.
Wen Feiran's name was interspersed among them and appeared frequently.
[Wen Feiran's public image remains intact; he's a presence in every iconic scene.]
[Wow, even being a spectator has its risks; I almost became a scapegoat.]
[Haha, I suddenly feel like interviewing Wen Feiran about how she's feeling right now.]
This man is terrifyingly powerful. Can anyone list how many celebrities have fallen from grace since he recorded his show?
[The gossip revealed by paparazzi is incredibly unreliable; it's all just small-time stuff. Only he manages to bring explosive news every time.]