Li Ye finished the article in one go, then went to bed feeling completely satisfied. But the moment he got up the next morning, Xiao Zhiyu, who was responsible for maintaining the website, called in a frantic rush.
"Director, Director, that article you posted last night has caused trouble again! The replies below are all arguing. They've practically argued the heavens apart overnight, and more and more people are catching the scent and coming over. Should we lock the thread?"
While eating breakfast, Li Ye asked strangely, "Lock the thread? Why lock it?"
Xiao Zhiyu froze for a moment, then said sheepishly, "I-I'm afraid it'll turn out like last time!"
Just a few months earlier, Zhang Chaoxian's "seeking marriage" post had set off a trending storm on the Light Vehicle Company BBS. Demons and monsters of every stripe had appeared one after another, starting by praising all the wonderful things about the lighthouse before eventually turning to spitting on the mainland.
Then, in a moment of anger, Li Ye had inadvertently added another log to the fire. In the end, even Pan Xiaoying had reminded him to "watch the impact," and Li Ye had no choice but to lock the thread.
So the moment this matter showed the slightest sign of brewing, Xiao Zhiyu hurriedly notified Li Ye.
But Li Ye said calmly, "It's fine. This is different from last time. It'll be better if we blow all the ox-ghosts and snake-demons out into the open!"
"..."
Xiao Zhiyu fell silent for several seconds, then said with barely contained excitement, "Understood, factory director. Then I'm going to make a post! I've been mulling it over half the night and I'm about to burst from holding it in."
"..."
Only then did Li Ye realize that something was off with Xiao