After hearing Chi Feiran’s words, Chen Mengyang felt waves of delight in his heart. He sensed a sense of superiority, feeling like he had transcended the ordinary gossiping masses.
His melon was the sweetest, the freshest, and it was even a special edition. He chuckled to himself.
Then he continued to happily indulge in gossip. Worried? Why should he worry? Was he worried that the other side wouldn’t get slapped hard enough?
RAN’s public relations team didn’t just sit around doing nothing!
The speculation about customization had been brought up before, but Qiu Lang, the noble young master, had always maintained a stable image. He only used top-notch goods, wouldn’t settle for anything less than big brands, and wouldn’t buy from designers who weren’t the best. His fans had spoiled him.
Almost immediately, someone mocked, “Wow, so amazing! Our Master Qiu wears haute couture, all custom-sized with detailed modifications. Is your family as impressive? Did you have to completely alter the design? Are you a designer or just your own tailor?”
This remark was venomous, clearly implying that Chi Feiran was wearing a knockoff. It wouldn’t be a big deal for an average person to wear a knockoff, but for a celebrity, wearing a knockoff was a real stain.
Even the more sophisticated big brands wouldn’t want their spokesperson to wear knockoffs. It was a serious blow to one’s image. If things got serious, the fashion industry might even shut them out. Those invitations to fashion weeks that were used to boost one’s prestige? Forget about it.
This piece of clothing was singled out for tearing apart because the brand was renowned, and it was the work of a chief designer. Qiu Lang had spotted it at a fashion show and immediately sought connections to acquire it before it even hit the market. It had caused quite a stir at the time, and now it became a perfect tool for slamming Chi Feiran.
Qiu Lang’s fans directly tagged the official Weibo account of the brand under the comparison Weibo post, preparing to completely tear Chi Feiran apart in one go.
What about Qiu Lang himself?
Qiu Lang felt like he had been chilled to the bone. How could things escalate like this?
Just as he heaved a sigh of relief, his fans hit him with a ruthless move! And there was nothing he could do about it!
What? He could post on Weibo saying that he and Chi Feiran were on good terms, so his fans should stop tearing into him?
If that worked, then how did fans of celebrity couples end up tearing each other apart? Wouldn’t the couple try to stop them?
It’s not that they wouldn’t try! It’s because they knew it wouldn’t work!
The fans willing to tear into others for their idols would feel like they were fighting for their idols. If, in the midst of their battles, their idol said to stop, very few would listen. Most would feel like, “I’ve worked so hard for you, but you don’t understand me! Who am I doing all this for? Unfollowing or turning against you is fine. Expecting them to be rational? If they were rational, how did this tearing begin in the first place?
Once Qiu Lang got involved in this battle, it would only stir the waters without accomplishing anything.
Qiu Lang, being an idol drama actor, attracted mostly immature Lolita fans. They were loyal, easily manipulated, and extremely combative. But the downside was that once they lost control, they were even more vicious than haters.
Now Qiu Lang was experiencing what it meant for one fan to outweigh ten haters. What was even more tormenting was that even if he ignored the situation and posted on Weibo to clarify his stance, begging for a chance to survive, he couldn’t afford to lose his fans, let alone let them turn against him.
Because in the upcoming programs, he and Chi Feiran would hardly have any interaction!
He didn’t dare provoke the little prince anymore. The little prince wouldn’t even bother with him, and anything he said would be useless! Anyone with eyes could see he was lying through his teeth!
Maybe the little prince would even find it annoying. Who do you think you are, saying we’re on good terms? Are you worthy?
So, all Qiu Lang could do now was wait, wait to see how the little prince of the Chi family would slap him in the face.
The process of waiting to die was always hard to endure, but fortunately, Qiu Lang didn’t have to wait long.
The first wave of slapping in the face that Qiu Lang’s fans won came shortly after they had crazily tagged the official Weibo account of the haute couture brand.
The comparison Weibo post was directly reposted by the official brand account, with a reply: “Both outfits are custom-made versions, and there is no counterfeiting involved.”
The sudden slap in the face caught many off guard. Wait, what? Didn’t they scrutinize all the styles from the same period and find nothing?
Many of Qiu Lang’s fans who were actively involved in the situation paused. Regardless, being slapped in the face by the official account like this was really embarrassing.
But there were also those who persisted, saying, “Then why can’t we find any information? There’s no mention of it in the show, either!”
This skepticism was quickly addressed, but instead of directly replying to the doubts, the brand official account reposted a Weibo post from a certified blogger.
And the certification information for this blogger happened to be the chief designer of the brand!
E&EV//@Cen BeniV: I’ve been friends with Mr. Chi’s mother for over a decade. I’ve practically watched Mr. Chi grow up. He has given me a lot of inspiration, and I’m very happy to see him wearing clothes designed by me. (Image attached)
Who was Cen Beni?
She was the first person in China to step onto the world’s top fashion stage, a woman who truly stood at the pinnacle of the fashion industry.
The fashion industry had always been a strange place. Despite having a primarily female audience, those who truly understood the industry knew the extent of its gender imbalance. Almost all the top designers of major brands were male. That “almost” could’ve been removed before Cen Beni appeared!
She was practically a legendary figure, a Chinese woman in the fashion world, which was like a hellishly difficult challenge. After her rise to prominence, there had been countless documentaries detailing her journey to fame. Even those who knew nothing about the fashion industry were in the minority if they hadn’t heard her name.
And now, the legendary Cen Beni had come forward to endorse Chi Feiran! Moreover, she was a friend of Chi Feiran’s mother!
Clicking on the attached image revealed an old photo. In the photo, Cen Beni appeared much younger than she did now. She was squatting down, adjusting the collar of a little boy’s clothes.
The clothes were obviously not finished yet, clearly a piece of Cen Beni’s design, and that little boy, with that appearance, those features, was undoubtedly Chi Feiran when he was young!!!
Ironclad evidence! What’s that sound ringing in your ears? It’s the sound of getting slapped!
Qiu Lang’s brainless fans wilted, while the bystanders began their celebration.
Perhaps one of the most enjoyable spectacles for bystanders is when someone tries to slap another person in the face but ends up getting slapped themselves, right?
“Hahaha, this is killing me! What a spectacle! Damn, I haven’t watched any shows lately; I’ve been following this!”
“Absolutely delightful! Wow, custom-made, that’s impressive! He’s been able to wear his auntie’s designs since he was young! This has just made my day, I need to share this with someone!”
“Laughing so hard my head hurts! I finally see Qiu Lang and his brainless fans getting shut down! Hahaha! Always trying to compare themselves to others, and now they’ve crashed and burned!”
“Qiu’s fans: ‘We have custom-made outfits!’ Chi: ‘Oh, my auntie’s personal designs.’ Hahaha! Someone please hold me, I’m about to pass out from laughter!”
As the crowd was reveling, E&E posted another Weibo, announcing some shocking news for everyone.
E&EV: “@Chi FeiranV, the latest spokesperson for E&E in the Asia-Pacific region, let’s work together happily.” (Image attached)
The image showed Chi Feiran wearing that custom-made outfit in high definition, inexplicably exuding a sense of mockery…
The world fell silent at this moment, feeling that E&E’s move was as fierce as a tiger’s, damn it, wasn’t this supposed to be a scene of a celebrity fan feud going awry?!
How did it end up with Chi Feiran being appointed as the spokesperson for the entire Asia-Pacific region?!
One netizen wrote from the heart: “I wish I had an auntie like that…”
Someone else chimed in: “At most, my mom’s friend brings me a cultural shirt from a tourist site…”
No one slept that night, the gossip was just too juicy. Qiu Lang’s previous high-profile behavior and his being slapped in the face today had spread far and wide.
Qiu Lang and his fans, who had tried to slap others but ended up getting slapped themselves, were mocked by netizens to the point of being unrecognizable. Although they would sometimes join in the fun, shouting “We’re friends, let’s be friends,” in reality, they were genuinely happy to see wealthy people suffer, especially someone like Qiu Lang, who always flaunted his wealth. It was quite satisfying.
Though there were doubts about whether Chi Feiran had risen to the top through connections and was not qualified to endorse E&E, amidst the wave of mocking Qiu Lang, such voices were merely a ripple.
To be honest, big brands like E&E choosing a spokesperson had little to do with ordinary people anyway, since they couldn’t afford it.
In this joyful atmosphere, Chi Feiran posted a Weibo.
Chi FeiranV: “All the endorsement income from E&E, as well as all the copyright income from my first EP, will be donated. The company has also decided to waive its share of this. Thanks to the company for supporting my decision.”
That album had been blessed by Rong Jin; the sales figures were visible! The crowds, who had been busy gossiping, were now busy calculating how much money Chi Feiran had donated!
They were in for a shock when they found out! So much!!!
And this wasn’t a one-time deal! As long as Chi Feiran’s album was still selling, he would be making money every day!
This shut up a lot of the murmurers.
After Chi Feiran finished posting his Weibo, he set his phone aside and picked up a pen to start doodling on sheet music.
Chen Mengyang looked at him calmly and felt like scratching his head: “…Is that your reaction?”
Chi Feiran looked up at him strangely: “What other reaction should there be?”
Chen Mengyang: “…Don’t you feel anything about this?”
Chi Feiran thought for a moment and said, “A little annoyed.”
So many messy things happening.
Chen Mengyang waited for his next words but found… there were none.
Chen Mengyang wiped his face with his hand, feeling that he needed to work on his mindset. This was probably the difference between ordinary people and those who truly had a sense of security.
After Chen Mengyang left, Chi Feiran picked up his phone again and opened Rong Jin’s WeChat: “Brother Rong…”
Rong Jin replied quickly: “Yeah?”
Chi Feiran: “I really miss Caesar…”
Rong Jin: “…”
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Rong Jin: You’re telling me this in the middle of the night???
