The police arrived quickly, as did Huo Xinyue, the owner of the rooftop restaurant. She and Manager Zhang then went to the police station with Song Yanqing and Shang Shujue to give statements.
What happened between Shang Shujue and Song Yanqing in the restaurant immediately became a trending topic, but the headline was so sensational that haters clicked in with glee, only to leave with long faces.
" Shang Shujue arrested and imprisoned for assault?#"
Most people would be tempted to click on this title, since Shang Shujue always manages to generate a lot of laughs and buzz for his haters. But once they clicked, they were stunned. This wasn't assault; it was clearly self-defense!
A knife was practically pressed against his face, and he wasn't going to just stand there and wait to be stabbed, was he? He's not stupid.
However, there are still trolls Shang Shujue. The comments section is filled with more insults than encouragement and comfort, and the number of posts criticizing Shang Shujue has increased by several thousand.
[I knew he was a bad person. How come no one else has encountered this problem when they go out to eat, but he's the only one? It's obvious he's getting his comeuppance for all the bad things he's done.]
[Didn't you guys watch the video? Didn't that guy say Shang Shujue made his wife have an abortion? Am I the only one curious about this ethically questionable scene? Is Shang Shujue cheating on his wife behind her back?]
[Hey! You guys upstairs, are you really not afraid of death? Be careful you don't get beaten to death by that guy with a stick. You should all know who I'm talking about, syq, tsk tsk tsk... scary.]
[You haters are really good at lying through your teeth. Shang Shujue is clearly the victim. What are you talking about? Are you all idiots?]
The comment section of the trending topic instantly erupted into a chaotic argument. Haters and casual observers argued, as did Shang Shujue's fans and anyone who disagreed with them. They argued so fiercely that they lost all sense of time and the passage of days. They were completely engrossed in their heated debate...
The controversy surrounding this matter grew increasingly heated, and everyone in the training camp learned about it. When they checked the app and saw the trending topics related to Shang Shujue, they were all taken aback and quickly went to find out what was going on.
"Oh my god! This headline scared me to death! I thought something irreversible had happened to Brother Jue? But when I clicked on it, it turned out someone tried to kill him, but he subdued them, and he went to the police station to give a statement!"
"Exactly! These damn marketing accounts are all clickbait, what kind of lousy names are they using?! They scared me half to death, I almost lost my soul!"
"Weren't Brother Jue and Mr. Song supposed to be having dinner? How did this happen? Is someone trying to sabotage him? Was it that guy surnamed Su who was upset and hired someone to do it?"
The news reached the training camp directly, but the police have not yet released a statement regarding the motive for the attack.
Everyone is discussing the motive behind this incident, and whether it was Old Deng Su Youchuan, who sent someone to do it.
Zhang Zhichen was making a phone call with a frown on his face. It was unclear what he heard on the other end, but his tightly furrowed brows relaxed a little.
His composure, which had been lost in thought, vanished instantly, and he gently exhaled a breath of stale air.
" Zhang Zhichen, how's it going? What's the situation with Brother Jue? You don't seem so nervous anymore."
Bai Zhiyi Zhang Zhichen put away her phone and walk over, Bai Zhi put down the bottled water in her hand, stood up from the ground, walked up to him, and asked about Shang Shujue's situation.
As soon as Bai Zhiyi spoke, everyone in the dance studio heard her and unconsciously fell silent, looking at the two of them to find out what was going on.
Zhang Zhichen knew they were all concerned, so she didn't hide anything and told them everything she knew. When she talked about it, she got a little angry, which was rare for her.
"It's nothing. Brother Jue said that the man has low sperm count, which he didn't know until now. He and his wife have been unable to have children since they got married, and he's been forcing his wife to take all sorts of medications."
"His wife couldn't stand it anymore and dragged him to get checked out, only to find out that he had a problem. His wife felt very wronged and wanted a divorce, but her in-laws disagreed."
"The man didn't believe there was anything wrong with him, and he tried to have sex with her against his wife's wishes. Of course, his wife disagreed, and in the struggle, she was hit. She bumped her stomach against the corner of the table, and her one-week-old baby was lost."
At this point in Zhang Zhichen's speech, everyone present turned pale. What kind of person was this? She was a disgrace to men, a disgrace! What a piece of trash!
Bai Zhiyi frowned, completely puzzled. "What does this have to do with Brother Jue? Why would he lay a hand on Brother Jue?"
Zhang Zhichen knew Bai Zhiyi ask this question, so she sighed helplessly and continued.
"And what a coincidence, his wife is a big fan of Brother Jue's looks. This cowardly and incompetent man doesn't reflect on his own mistakes, but blames everything on Brother Jue."
"I don't know who gave him the address, but he sneaked over there in no time. If it weren't for Brother Jue's skills, he'd be in the hospital by now. That man is truly despicable. Now look what he's done, he's going to be behind bars."
"This is utterly an undeserved misfortune for Brother Jue."
As soon as Zhang Zhichen finished speaking, everyone sighed in disbelief. Forgetting all about maintaining their composure, they immediately looked down at the online news. They were shocked to see those trolls jumping around like fleas, only to discover they were just clowns after all...
"I never thought that Brother Jue could find fresh gossip wherever he goes, even in this kind of way... Oh well, it's good that he's alright now. This man is too strong; he doesn't need anyone to protect him at all. He's a mountain on his own."
Bai Zhiyi couldn't help but chuckle as she said these words, unsure whether she was praising Shang Shujue or teasing him. In any case, the tense atmosphere from before disappeared, replaced by a relaxed and comfortable one.
"Never mind, even though I can't help here, it's always good to show my support for Brother Jue online. I'm going to use my main account to do it, are you guys in?"
"Let's do it! Why not?! Let these little devils know who the real master of this world is, and curse them until they can't find their way back! (๑`^´๑)"
"If you guys do it, I'll do it too! If my manager dares to scold me, I'll... I'll get Brother Jue to stand up for me!"
"..."
So Xu Jiaqiao led everyone in posting on the internet to support Shang Shujue.
Bai Zhiyi wasn't far behind. After sending his message, he reflexively looked at Zhang Zhichen and, seeing him fiddling with his phone, couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. "You sent one too?"
Zhang Zhichen noticed his gaze, and somewhat uncomfortably put her phone away in her pocket. She nodded vaguely as a response, but then felt it seemed a bit cold, so she looked at him again and added a sentence.
"I guess so. Shang Shujue is a pretty good person."
Bai Zhiyi nodded, just as she was thinking that this person had suddenly become a bit strange, when she saw that the person who was about to turn around and leave turned back to look at her again, as if she was a little embarrassed.
"By the way, I have a commercial performance tonight, and I need a dance assistant. Are you going?"
Zhang Zhichen gripped the strap of the water bottle, unscrewed it after asking her question, and tactically took a sip of water.
Bai Zhiyi's mind went blank for a moment, then she suddenly understood why he was being so coy. She chuckled, leaned over and nudged his arm, teasing him on purpose.
"Hey, Zhang Zhichen, this is such an important commercial performance, why did you only call on me and not anyone else? Am I different from others in your heart?"
Zhang Zhichen paused for a moment as she twisted the kettle lid, then turned to look at him. She didn't smile, but her eyes were filled with sincerity and a shimmering, genuine affection.
"Your abilities are undeniable, and I invited you to join because you're more than capable. But personally, I feel you're quite special, and I only want to dance with you alone."
Bai Zhiyi's smile gradually faded, and her playful eyes trembled, gradually replaced by disbelief and a barely perceptible touch.