Huayu: This director is so eager to improve.

Chapter 25 About the Reversal

As the director of "Yu Zui" and the co-founder of "Tongfan Studio", Qi Yue naturally also opened a Weibo account.

The verification information is simple and direct: Director, director of "Yu Zui".

He rarely posts personal updates; his Weibo posts are mostly about materials related to the preparation of his new drama.

Aside from the period when "Yu Zui" was a hit, the number of comments was usually very small.

However, this quietness was broken last night.

The impact of that episode of the podcast "Three's Company" began to take hold, especially the sharp criticisms of "straight male attributes," "disrespect for women," and "choosing actors with bad records," which were captured and amplified by some Weibo accounts and opinion leaders, and quickly spread on social media.

Emotions were ignited.

Regardless of whether netizens have actually watched "Yu Zui" or not, and even some industry professionals who are already somewhat envious of its popularity.

A large number of unknown accounts flooded Qi Yue's Weibo account.

The comment section and private messages exploded instantly:

"Can straight male directors please stop being disgusting? What kind of garbage are they making?"

"Objectifying women and thinking they're so great? The Qing Dynasty is over!"

"As expected, the director who made a show like Yu Zui has warped values!"

"I heard they're casting a domestic abuser in the new movie? Does your team all have misogyny?"

"Unfollowed, goodbye, I hope your show flops completely!"

"Director, say something! Are you afraid to admit your mistakes?"

"With this level of skill, you dare to try and piggyback on classic American TV shows? Who gave you the audacity?"

With strong words and a barrage of labels, Qi Yue's Weibo account instantly became the eye of a small media storm.

"Qi Yue is in trouble! Quick, check your Weibo!"

Guo Fan rushed in, clutching his phone, followed by Li Qing, whose eyes were slightly red.

"Director Qi, what they said was awful... a lot of it was complete nonsense!"

Qi Yue was sitting in front of his computer, and on the screen was a shocking number of message notifications from the Weibo backend.

However, he remained calm and even took a sip of water from the glass next to him.

"I saw it."

"You're still so calm after seeing this?!" Guo Fan exclaimed anxiously.

"This is clearly someone stirring up trouble! That lousy podcast! We have to respond! Issue a statement and sue them for defamation!"

Li Qing also looked at Qi Yue nervously.

Qi Yue shook his head: "Responding now is exactly what they want. No matter what we say, it will only trigger a new round of arguments. What they want is our reaction so they can keep the hype going."

He pointed to the emotional comments on the screen: "You see, very few of them are actually discussing the show itself; most are just labeling and personal attacks. Arguing with these people is a waste of time and energy."

"So we're just going to let them insult us?" Guo Fan was unwilling to accept this.

"Of course not." Qi Yue closed the Weibo page and opened another document. "But our response won't be with words, it will be with facts."

......

A well-known art school,

Girls' dormitory

Zhou Yuan just returned from off-campus and finished her blogging activity for the day.

The results after the last episode were surprisingly good.

This was also her first experience of what it's like to be an internet celebrity and opinion leader.

In short, it's pretty good.

No, it's excellent!

In the dormitory, several roommates were scrolling through their phones.

My roommate Xiaoling looked up, her tone somewhat subtle.

"Yuanyuan, the episode you did about 'Yu Zui' a few days ago was really popular! You're a celebrity now."

A hint of smugness flashed through Zhou Yuan's mind, but on the surface, she still smiled demurely.

"Oh, really? We just happened to be discussing some issues with 'Yu Zui,' and perhaps we just said what some of the audience wanted to say."

"I've seen a lot of people saying that the director is a chauvinist, disrespectful to women, and that his new drama will use celebrities with bad records. I urge everyone to boycott him."

Another roommate was swiping on his phone screen.

"Tsk, that's some really nasty insult."

"Public figures, especially creators, should be subject to public scrutiny and should be more careful with their words and actions. It can only be said that he brought this upon himself."

Zhou Yuan put down her backpack and sat down at her desk.

She enjoys the sense of superiority that comes from "rational criticism," especially when such criticism is supported by others, the pleasure increases exponentially.

"Yuanyuan, we're going to get some hot water, do you want us to bring it for you?" Several roommates came over to flatter her.

"Thanks."

While waiting for her hot water to be returned, Zhou Yuan took out her phone from her bag.

As expected, #StraightMaleDirectorQiYue# was trending on Weibo's hot search list.

Clicking in, the screen was filled with taunts and sarcastic remarks, which made her smile involuntarily.

However, just as she was swiping the screen, enjoying the thrill of this "justice being served,"

Several push notifications suddenly popped up at the top of my phone, each with a more alarming title than the last.

[Exclusive Scoop! Entertainment Reporter's In-Depth Investigation: Evidence of Ms. Dong's Suspected Extramarital Affair? She Was Seen Entering Hotels with a Mysterious Man Multiple Times!] [Twist?! There May Be Hidden Details in Pan Yueming's Divorce Case; The Woman Reportedly Had a New Lover?] [Video + Photos! Clear Timeline; Ms. Dong's Affair Partner Suspected to be Someone in the Entertainment Industry!]

Zhou Yuan's fingers froze, and the smug look on her face instantly vanished.

She quickly opened the notification.

The articles all come from a reputable entertainment investigation account within the Chinese entertainment industry. The writing is calm, but the accompanying images are extremely impactful.

Ms. Dong was seen with a man in hotel parking garages and near his private residence on multiple occasions, and their behavior went far beyond the boundaries of ordinary friends.

A detailed timeline comparison chart juxtaposes these meetings with the period when Ms. Dong publicly accused her husband, with some meetings clearly predating the "critical point of marital breakdown" she claimed to have.

There was even a manipulated audio clip (text version) involving a vague, intimate conversation.

The article concludes: "All the above information was provided by reliable sources, and this account is only presenting it. Whether Mr. Pan committed serious misconduct as the woman has accused him may require further legal clarification, but the woman's behavior during the marriage does not seem to conform to the 'perfect victim' image she has cultivated. The truth is often complex, and trial by public opinion requires caution."

This revelation was like a bombshell, instantly shattering the entire social media landscape!

Just moments ago, the public opinion field was fiercely criticizing Pan Yueming and also accusing Qi Yue of using "tainted artists," but suddenly the winds of change became chaotic and reversed!

Zhou Yuan's dormitory was in an uproar:

"Holy crap! Really? Dong Jie cheated?" "This photo...it looks real!"

"No wonder Pan Yueming hasn't really refuted it; does he have something to hide?"

"Oh my god, so all those previous accusations of 'gambling addiction' and 'neglecting family'...?"

"It's a complete reversal! This is a slap in the face!"

"So... does Director Qi Yue's decision to cast Pan Yueming actually prove that he has a good eye for talent, or that he knows the inside story?"

The chatter of her roommates was like needles pricking Zhou Yuan's ears.

She stared intently at the "ironclad" photos on her phone screen, her face flushing red and then turning pale.

Just tonight, she discussed with Sister Ningjing and Sister Suqing whether they should take advantage of the current buzz to do another blog post about "Qi Yue" and "Pan Yueming".

Now, those seemingly irrefutable criticisms appear to have become the biggest joke.

"Ding-dong, ding-dong, ding-dong..."

A series of private messages popped up on her phone.

Zhou Yuan discovered that their podcast was now being attacked online.