Even if Wang Yi's reputation went up in flames back home, he could still thrive overseas.
Besides, with his outlook on life, he didn't care whether his reputation took a hit or not.
Wang Yiren was different. Her career was on the rise.
The recent hit TV drama had her playing the female lead.
If something went wrong now, it would have a huge impact on her career.
Wang Yi chose to ignore the matter, while Wang Yiren's PR team came up with three plans in a short time to minimize the fallout.
But Wang Yiren wasn't satisfied with any of them. In the end, she decided to come forward and explain what had really happened.
At first, her PR team disagreed, and so did her agency.
But after Wang Yiren explained the whole story, her PR team and agency spent some time discussing it. In the end, they decided to go along with her plan.
By then, the internet back home was already in an uproar over the matter.
Half the people said they didn't believe it.
"They're doctored! Those photos and videos are definitely doctored. They're trying to smear my Brother Yi again!"
"Holy crap, anyone can tell those shoddy photos and videos are fake."
"Didn't people talk about Brother Yi and Wang Yiren years ago? Why are they bringing it up again? That reporter's just recycling old news to grab attention and drive traffic."
But some fans said they were deeply disappointed in Wang Yi.
"I never thought my always upright and honorable Brother Yi would have a scandal too."
"Ugh, it's so hard to be a fan these days. Whoever you follow ends up in a scandal."
"Stop making excuses for them. There are photos and videos, and you still don't believe it? Several video-analysis bloggers