Fu Xiaoxiao definitely has two faces. In front of Fu Jingfan, he acts like a good boy and immediately nods. In order to get Fu Jingfan's praise, he specially pulled Su Huaiming to the sofa and handed him an apple.
Su Huaiming gritted his teeth and couldn't help but snort twice through his nose.
Fu Xiaoxiao seemed to sense Su Huaiming's dissatisfaction, so she gave Su Huaiming her most beloved doll, as if to appease him.
Su Huaiming crunched on the apple, and his mood improved a little.
Although this subtle treatment left her with mixed feelings, it was enough to fool Fu Xiaoxiao.
After Su Huaiming finished eating the apple, he was about to tell Fu Xiaoxiao to go to sleep when he saw Fu Xiaoxiao looking at him expectantly, her eyes almost revealing her longing.
Su Huaiming knew Fu Xiaoxiao didn't have any good ideas and wanted to pretend he didn't see them, but Fu Xiaoxiao's bright eyes were unbearable. Su Huaiming could only sigh and ask, "What do you want to say?"
"After Daddy's gone, can we...?"
Before Fu Xiaoxiao could finish speaking, Su Huaiming had already guessed what he wanted to say. He couldn't help but lean back and quickly said, "Stop, quickly forget about these thoughts."
Fu Xiaoxiao puffed out her cheeks and stared at him for a full minute before letting out a deep sigh, looking utterly regretful.
Su Huaiming was filled with question marks.
Why does a little kid always want to be the boss?
Su Huaiming didn't quite understand Fu Xiaoxiao's quirks, and he would never go along with them.
Fu Xiaoxiao didn't resort to tantrums or throwing a tantrum. She simply took small steps over, leaned her chubby body against Su Huaiming, and whispered, "Then you should come home earlier from now on, okay? There are a lot of bad people at night who might hurt you."
Su Huaiming sensed Fu Xiaoxiao's concern, sighed inwardly, and nodded without saying anything more.
Fu Xiaoxiao squeezed closer to Su Huaiming and asked, "So what did you go to do just now? Did you go to buy ice cream or some desserts?"
Su Huaiming fell silent upon hearing these two options, feeling that his image in Fu Xiaoxiao's mind was rather strange.
But Su Huaiming didn't correct that; he simply said, "I'm with your father."
Fu Xiaoxiao drawled out an "Oh," looked at Su Huaiming with starry eyes, and asked in a clear voice, "So, did you go on a date with Dad?"
Su Huaiming was drinking water when he heard this and almost spat it out.
"You... you..." Su Huaiming was so shocked that he stammered.
He took a breath, frowned slightly, and lowered his voice to lecture, "Don't talk nonsense. Do you even know what a date means?"
"Of course I know." Fu Xiaoxiao puffed out his chest and said, seeing that his stepfather looked down on him, "A date is like you and Dad."
"..." Hearing your words is truly like hearing a different perspective.
Su Huaiming then asked, "Where did you learn this word from?"
"That's what they said on TV," Fu Xiaoxiao said confidently. "They also said that you and Dad have a very good relationship, and you hold hands."
Su Huaiming, forcing himself to lie to the child, nodded haphazardly. "We'll hold hands."
It wasn't appropriate to explain these things to a child. He had intended to deal with her and then coax Fu Xiaoxiao to sleep, but Fu Xiaoxiao became more and more energetic, her eyes shining with curiosity, and she asked more and more detailed questions.
Su Huaiming felt his scalp tingle when he heard those questions and couldn't help but ask Fu Jingfan for help.
Seeing Su Huaiming throw the bag at him without any hesitation, Fu Jingfan looked rather helpless, but he didn't argue with Su Huaiming. He bent down, picked up Fu Xiaoxiao, and walked towards the bedroom while explaining.
Fu Jingfan might have some special skills in coaxing children. Fu Xiaoxiao Mingming so energetic just now and didn't want to sleep at all, but after Fu Jingfan carried him into the room, he fell asleep in less than ten minutes, completely forgetting about his bunch of strange questions.
Su Huaiming came out of the bathroom and was very surprised to see Fu Jingfan standing by the window.
Fu Jingfan turned to look at him and asked, "Did you tell Fu Xiaoxiao that we held hands?"
"..." This kind of question is quite embarrassing. Su Huaiming looked away before saying, "Xiao Xiao thinks we have a very good relationship. If I deny it, he'll become suspicious and keep asking questions. How will you explain that?"
Fu Jingfan remained silent for three seconds before nodding, seemingly unconcerned about the matter, but his gaze fell on Su Huaiming's hand.
Su Huaiming didn't care about that, nor did he treat Fu Jingfan as an outsider. He simply lifted the covers and lay down, watching dramas on his tablet and occasionally chuckling.
Fu Jingfan didn't disturb him, but went to the bathroom instead.
As night deepened, Su Huaiming lay on the bed and let out a long sigh of relief.
Finally, all the embarrassing things they did while drunk yesterday have been cleaned up. Fu Jingfan and Fu Xiaoxiao will never mention them again, and no one else will know.
Thinking of this, Su Huaiming closed his eyes contentedly, feeling that tomorrow would be another wonderful day.
Su Huaiming's performance on the talent show was outstanding. He can play musical instruments and his opera singing is also perfect. Unlike the previous talent show, he was completely useless in singing and dancing.
The stark contrast between the two immediately attracted the attention of netizens, sparking heated discussions and directing criticism at Xiao Kaicheng.
Xiao Kaicheng was in a precarious position, the target of public criticism. Just then, Zhou Hanyan compiled a series of dirt on Xiao Kaicheng and posted it online.
This caused a huge uproar.
This material includes recordings of Xiao Kaicheng's conversations with the fan leader, as well as his remarks in the fan group; it is clear and without any fabrication.
During the recording of the previous talent show, Xiao Kaicheng kept mentioning Su Huaiming when replying to fans' private messages.
[Xiao Kaicheng: Don't worry about me. It's because I'm not skilled enough that Su Huaiming took the center position. It's okay, I'll prove myself with my abilities.]
[Xiao Kaicheng: I've been under a lot of pressure lately. The performance is coming up soon, and Su Huaiming still has some issues with his singing. As his teammate, I should help him, but that means I'll have very little free time.]
After the talent show recording ended, Xiao Kaicheng posted a message in the fan group.
[Xiao Kaicheng: Thank you everyone for your support, I was able to get this endorsement... It's just that the entertainment industry is too cruel. If sales aren't good, I'll be replaced. crying emoji My darlings, only you can help me!]
[Xiao Kaicheng: Actually, I don't really care about these things, but I'm still a little upset. Su Huaiming isn't good at singing or dancing, but he's doing much better than me. It's so cold-hearted of the world. It makes me so sad... Don't worry about me, my darlings, I'll adjust!]
Xiao Kaicheng's remarks were full of sarcasm and he kept putting down Su Huaiming, implying to fans that Su Huaiming's singing and dancing were terrible and that he lacked ability.
Before this, his fans were still trying to justify it as a legitimate conflict between contestants, or that Xiao Kaicheng was unaware of it and that it was all arranged by the production team. But these chat logs have exposed Xiao Kaicheng's ugly face.
At this point, it's almost certain that Su Huaiming was used as cannon fodder, and the production team and Xiao Kaicheng sacrificed him to generate buzz.
Those who once criticized Su Huaiming are beginning to reflect on whether the so-called solid evidence they saw was valid and whether they were rational when they made their statements.
#Xiao Kaicheng Green Tea#
#ReversalConfirmed#
Related hashtags such as #malicious editing by the program team# also trended on social media.
The comment section of the official Weibo account of the previous season's program was also flooded with comments, with netizens demanding an explanation.
Unable to withstand the pressure from all sides, the production team finally broke their silence and chose to restore justice to the original owner, issuing an apology statement. They admitted to malicious editing, apologized for the harm caused to the original owner, and also realized the problems of deceiving netizens and maliciously hyping the issue.
The truth of the matter was laid bare before netizens. Those who had previously criticized Su Huaiming felt remorseful and apologized in his comment section and private messages. Some people, however, directed their anger at Xiao Kaicheng, using even more intense language than before.
Xiao Kaicheng is in the eye of the storm and has no room for rebuttal. If he sincerely apologizes, he might be able to salvage some public image.
But Xiao Kaicheng was arrogant and proud. Back then, he could easily belittle Su Huaiming, Su Huaiming didn't dare to say a word of "no." Now the situation has reversed, and for him to kneel at Su Huaiming's feet and beg for forgiveness is nothing short of an insult!
No matter how his agency and those around him tried to persuade or threaten him, Xiao Kaicheng remained unmoved. Not only did he refuse to apologize, he also bought press releases, targeting Su Huaiming's only weakness and marketing it extensively. He wanted to tarnish Su Huaiming's reputation and then slowly guide public opinion to create the illusion that "a person like Su Huaiming does not deserve to accept an apology."
As expected, people online soon began to criticize Su Huaiming, saying he was not suitable for talent shows, that he couldn't dance, and that he was unwilling to try, so he could only be a pretty face.
However, things didn't go as Xiao Kaicheng had hoped. Most netizens' attention wasn't swayed, but Xiao Kaicheng hired a lot of online trolls to recklessly question and insult Su Huaiming, stirring up a lot of trouble.
Su Huaiming currently does not have a management company, and his fans have a lot of freedom in managing their fanbase. The fans do not have a strong sense of idol worship; they are more like people who enjoy themselves and simply feel that being a fan of Su Huaiming brings them happiness, without a strong sense of ambition.
But seeing what Su Huaiming had been through, even these laid-back fans couldn't sit still. One fan couldn't help but release a video to prove that Su Huaiming could dance.
[I wanted to keep this as a treasure, but some people actually said Su Huaiming can't dance. Open your eyes wide and see for yourselves! Su Huaiming dances very Mingming!]
The accompanying video shows Su Huaiming and his dog being close together on the street.
Su Huaiming's graceful dance moves, agile movements, and accurate sense of rhythm truly prove that he can dance. However, when watching this video, both fans and non-fans of Su Huaiming fell silent.
[Haha, did Su Huaiming drink fake alcohol? How could he do something like this?]
[@EntertainmentNews, quickly retweet my Su Huaiming's amazing dance moves! (doge emoji)]
[Help! Su Huaiming's actions always push the boundaries of what's acceptable. I can no longer look at his handsome face the same way.]
After watching this video, I'm really worried about his mental state.
[... For a moment, it's unclear whether the person who posted the video is actually a fan?]
The person who posted the video was furious upon seeing the netizens' doubts and posted several more Weibo.
[Of course I'm a fan of Su Huaiming! I've liked him for a long time! And don't laugh, dancing with a dog takes a lot of courage. This proves that Su Huaiming can give 100% of his ability no matter what dance partner he faces. And isn't this dance great?!]
This fan's statement conveyed a sense of seriousness, revealing a strong fan bias towards Su Huaiming. Her words came from the heart and were devoid of any deeper meaning.
While defending Su Huaiming's fans couldn't help but make jokes and imitate the tone of this netizen.
[@Su Huaiming, I also think this dance is really beautiful]
[This video shows that Su Huaiming has a strong mentality, a solid foundation in dance, and a deep love for dance. He can perform at his best anywhere, with any dance partner. You people who are mocking him are just jealous of him. lol]
[Su Huaiming is the best! I'm going to send this video to all my good friends. I can't let anyone miss such a wonderful performance!!]
[@Su Huaiming, stop harming other people's dogs, come and harm me instead, I'm shameless.]
[You recorded a wake-up alarm for us back then, but then asked some really pointed questions. Now don't blame me for spreading your embarrassing past all over the internet. smiling emoji]
Netizens were stunned. They never expected that the people who attacked Su Huaiming the most would be his fans. It's truly a love-hate relationship.
The matter escalated overnight, Su Huaiming remained silent. Curious netizens stayed up all night, their eyes darkening, waiting for Su Huaiming's response in the morning.
Amid everyone's anticipation, Su Huaiming finally logged into Weibo, and it took him a full half hour to reply to a comment.
[@Su Huaiming: I'm so lucky to have you guys! cracks face]
Chapter 67
Su Huaiming found it difficult to describe his mental journey during the half hour after seeing the trending topic online.
After replying to the message, he lay flat on the bed, his hand on his chest, his expression serene, as if he had transcended all worldly concerns and attained profound enlightenment.
Whether life is good or bad, a journey through this world is but a short hundred years.
A lifetime passes in the blink of an eye, so why care about material possessions?
Reputation and face are completely unimportant to him...
Yeah, right!!
Su Huaiming couldn't hold back any longer. He buried his head in the blanket and cried, on the verge of collapse. His mental state was extremely worrying.
He went to great lengths yesterday to silence Fu Xiaoxiao and Fu Jingfan, thinking the matter was over, but he never expected someone to film it and post it online!