Keyboard Skills and Verbal Skills
As his own disciples, Pu Shougeng was well aware of their strengths. Generally speaking, Wang Yibo was indeed Gao Cunyi and fierce than Gao Cunyi, but Gao Cunyi had a more solid foundation and should have a better future than Wang Yibo.
Both of them seemed to have been easily defeated by Liu Chang'an, something Pu Shougeng had never heard of before. If it were an ordinary person, Pu Shougeng would have suspected that the other party had used some means other than martial arts, but if that were the case, such a person would not be worth the Third Miss's attention.
Liu Chang'an is impressive.
But so what? Now that things have come to this, even if the Third Miss says that he no longer needs to take action and is convinced that he cannot defeat Liu Chang'an, Pu Shougeng still has to step forward.
Moreover, the Third Miss is underestimating Pu Shougeng too much. He is not one of those guys who come out and cooperate with people in the fighting world with various titles of successor or master.
Before those people came forward, nobody knew them, and there wasn't even any reliable information to prove their "notoriety."
The martial arts world is ultimately a business; besides one's own strength, many factors beyond martial arts can determine victory or defeat.
Back in the day, when monk martial arts were all the rage, people loved watching them knock out this guy or that guy who came out of nowhere as some kind of "boxing champion." These "boxing champions" would even change their names and titles every now and then and reappear... Anyway, as long as everyone enjoyed the spectacle, the businesses made a fortune.
Later, the monk martial arts style faded into obscurity, and people preferred to watch modern combat sports defeat traditional martial arts. As a result, a host of previously unheard-of martial arts masters took to the stage one after another.
In modern life, various martial arts have little practical value in real life. So, to make money from them, one must naturally try to find ways. There is no shortage of clever people in the world, nor is there a shortage of idle people who will watch the excitement and pay money.
Pu Shougeng was a smart man, and he was far more capable than those "martial arts masters," otherwise the Third Sister would not have given him a second glance.
Pu Shougeng naturally had his own methods to deal with Liu Chang'an, but he had to make the most of this opportunity, and the initial publicity would require the use of two of his apprentices who were lying in the hospital.
Pu Shougeng made a phone call and invited media reporters to come. He wanted to create an atmosphere where he was humiliated, questioned, and had his image overturned, so as to create an initial effect of overwhelming public opinion against him as a "master of traditional martial arts".
The more heated the atmosphere, the greater the abuse and pressure Pu Shougeng receives, and the more shattered his image becomes. Therefore, when Pu Shougeng defeats Liu Chang'an, his gains will be greater, his popularity will be higher, and his fame will further expand.
With these, you'll have everything.
As for those who used to hurl insults and abuse at him, they will now shower him with praise and elevate him to the top... In any case, these are the same people who are both criticizing and praising him; such people will always be the most numerous in the world.
Correspondingly, the current priority is to make public opinion praise Liu Chang'an and elevate him to the heavens. The harder he falls, the more lively the public opinion will become... Of course, it will also be those who praised him who will bring him down.
"Master Pu, what are your thoughts on the situation your two disciples have encountered?" The reporter arrived quickly. Since everyone knew each other, Pu Shougeng gave them a few pointers over the phone, and they cooperated well when they met in person.
The reporter's name is Nong Xinrui. She is a woman in her early thirties and is fairly attractive.
"They are not skilled enough and have brought shame upon themselves." Pu Shougeng stroked his beard calmly.
"There are rumors that they are already your most outstanding disciples. What do you think of the vulnerability of traditional martial arts in the face of modern combat?"
"Pathetic? I haven't even made a move yet." Pu Shougeng smiled slightly, displaying the composure of a master, unperturbed by praise or criticism.
"Master Pu..." Nong Xinrui somewhat awkwardly, "We're doing a live interview right now, and the comments from netizens are mostly against what you've said."
Pu Shougeng took a look:
"You old geezer, you're misleading the younger generation!"
"Traditional martial arts are just a scam. If they were so powerful, why don't we see the military learning Tai Chi?"
"After deceiving the world and stealing fame for decades, why don't you just die?"
"You're all all talk and no action, Master Pu is all talk and no action, you're all really good at it all."
Pu Shougeng frowned slightly, seemingly surprised by the netizens' harsh words, and gave a heavy snort.
After conducting the interview for a while, Nong Xinrui turned off the live stream and then met with Pu Shougeng alone in a lounge.
After a while, Nong Xinrui obtained the things and information she wanted and went to find another key point that public opinion should focus on.
This person had just finished training with An Nuan, and the two of them went to Baolong Center for a stroll.
An Nuan didn't wear that cheongsam today. Firstly, she felt it should be worn on days when she needed it more, and secondly, she came to practice her ball skills, so she couldn't very well be carrying high heels, a small handbag, and accessories.
"You've been so gentle and ladylike all day, when are you going to climb on me and start jumping around?"
Just as An Nuan saw Liu Chang'an eating roasted pig's trotters and his mouth got a little oil on it, she quickly took out a handkerchief to wipe his mouth. Liu Chang'an expressed his expectation with a puzzled look.
"What do you mean?" An Nuan felt like stuffing a handkerchief into his mouth right now.
When a girl sees the cheongsam Liu Chang'an gave her and hears his words... the theme he designed for her, the ambiguous yet beautiful connotation of "growing old together," how could she not be moved? Naturally, she would be filled with tenderness.
"I like the way I'm like a big tree, and you're like a mother monkey, climbing up and down, swinging back and forth with your arms around the trunk, bouncing around behind me." Liu Chang'an took the handkerchief himself and smiled at An Nuan.
It was at least somewhat like sweet talk, but "mother monkey"? An Nuan playfully punched him several times, finally losing all her gentleness. Didn't men all like gentle girls? Why did Liu Chang'an, this annoying guy, always seem to want to get beaten up?
"Your mother also sent photos of her trying them on to Uncle Liu Chang'an. I think they all look pretty good, but since this cheongsam was specially designed for you, it suits you better," Liu Chang'an said.
"Ugh... you two are really having an online romance?" An Nuan said angrily. She wouldn't send her photos to anyone except Liu Chang'an.
"She's been using your identity the whole time, how could she possibly be having an online romance with me? Women are ultimately prone to showing off; she just can't hide that she wants to express that she's actually quite beautiful." Liu Chang'an shook his head. "She's just a little curious about the middle-aged man she's chatting with. What I'm more worried about now is that the truth will eventually come out... If she finds out it's me, I think we'll both be finished."
An Nuan had never thought about this... Originally, her mother was absolutely against her playing with Liu Chang'an, but now she had finally given in, which meant she was impressed by Liu Chang'an's talent. However, if her mother found out the truth later, and knew that she knew it too, then her mother would probably use the cucumber slicer she bought yesterday to slice An Nuan and Liu Chang'an together.
Liu Chang'an looked at An Nuan, An Nuan looked at Liu Chang'an.
This matter is somewhat funny and absurd. In short, for now, we must not let Mom know the truth. At the same time, An Nuan also warned Liu Chang'an to watch his words. He often said things offhand without considering how flirtatious they might seem to girls. He should try to be more careful in the future.
If only Liu Chang'an's father were still alive. I heard that Liu Chang'an's mother died in childbirth, and his father passed away in grief... This is what An Nuan heard from her classmates. She would never reopen old wounds, and for three years she was careful not to talk to Liu Chang'an about his family.