Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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The next day, Jing Xianglei’s fan club suddenly released a video to support Jing Xianglei.
He didn’t have many fans, but there were still a few who worked hard for their idol.
They firmly believed that there was a reason for the “position grabbing” and that the low-key and capable boy would not have grabbed a position just to debut.
The fan club released a video pieced together from the practice room version, in which Jing Xianglei and Lu He had a very good relationship.
Jing Xianglei took Lu He to dance and practiced with Lu He until late at night.
Lu He also said in an interview that he was very grateful for the help of Brother Jing Xianglei.
Jing Xianglei’s fans complained word by word——
[Lei Lei would never do such a thing! We must not wrongly accuse a brother who has always helped his brother just because of the editing of the program team! Our fan club needs the program team to give us an explanation! We don’t believe in the so-called grabbing of position!]
This Weibo post was not only posted on Jing Xianglei’s super topic, but also on the super topic of the men’s group selection competition.
Soon, another Weibo celebrity with millions of followers posted a few pictures:
[This was returned to me anonymously by a netizen. The photo was taken yesterday.]
In the picture, Jing Xianglei and Lu He were arm in arm, laughing together.
Yesterday, Jing Xianglei was being madly attacked, but they found that Lu He, who had his position taken away and was so angry that his eyes were red, was arm in arm with Jing Xianglei, who was being attacked, and they were very close.
Netizens: ???
Even Lu He’s fans were stunned.
“What’s going on?”
“Why do I feel like this is not right…”
“If there’s anything wrong, then clear Jing Xianglei’s name.”
“Is there really any truth?”
“Did the program crew mess up the editing?”
….
Fans who were following the boy group audition were immediately attracted to it. Although it did not become a trending topic, everyone who was paying attention to the matter saw it.
There were many different opinions, but more people are questioning the truth of “Jing Xianglei grabbing the position”.
At this time, Lu He posted on Weibo, which was another video.
The boy’s eyes were red and his handsome face was pale.
Lu He had always been recognized as the best-looking student among all the candidates in the selection competition.
In the video, you could hardly see any makeup on his face, so while this boy looked good, he also looked a little childish.
Their first reaction of the audience after seeing the video was:
This is still a teenager.
All the fans’ love burst out in an instant, and looking at his red eyes, they felt extremely distressed.
Even fans of other students or passers-by couldn’t help but feel soft-hearted and couldn’t bear to criticize him too harshly.
The boy’s first words were –
“I’m sorry, it’s all my fault. I’m sorry to Brother Jing Xianglei.”
Lu He’s eyes became redder, but he tried not to cry. He then said with a trembling voice, “I was too nervous and made a mistake on the stage. I am sorry for the fans’ love.”
He blinked his eyes to stop the tears from flowing out: “I feel even more sorry for Brother Jing Xianglei. I was really surprised to know that my brother was being attacked. In fact, he came to save me but was misunderstood as grabbing my spot.”
“It’s my fault. I’m sorry to Brother Jing Xianglei and the fans who have always supported me.” Lu He sobbed and bowed. “I immediately borrowed a phone to clarify after I found out. I hope everyone can understand the truth and not wrongly accuse Brother Lei. I’m really sorry.”
The video was very short, and many people watched it two or three times before they suddenly realized what was going on.
Before they could feel any emotions rising in their heart, they noticed that there were already quite a few messages in the comment section.
“It’s just a wrong move. It’s normal for you at your age. I also made a mistake when I was performing at school. I was so scared that I cried. Haha.”
“I made a mistake too. It’s normal. There’s nothing to feel sorry for.”
“It’s good that it’s explained clearly. Jing Xianglei has indeed been misunderstood.”
“Don’t cry, Lu Lu. Mom is very pleased that you stood up and gave Jing Xianglei justice. You are a good child.”
“Speaking of which… won’t it offend the production team? I feel so sad, but also so relieved. My son is awesome.”
“This is the excellence of these two young men. One is very capable and would rather be criticized in order to save the situation. The other is kind and would rather offend the production team for justice for his brother…”
….
After reading the comments, these people couldn’t help but have an idea in their minds –
It doesn’t seem to be a big deal.
Then, they admired Jing Xianglei’s professional ability and magnanimity, and worried that Lu He might offend the program team and not be able to debut…
The worried fans and audiences did not focus on which student they hated, they only felt worry and relief.
Jing Xianglei’s fans thanked Lu He for telling the truth, although some complained that Lu He’s fans were radical.
Lu He’s fans were pleased with his kindness but also felt guilty for their misunderstanding of Jing Xianglei.
Even some of Lu He’s fans and passersby said—
“Jing Xianglei is ranked very low! I don’t know how to express my apology. I’ll just vote for him. I’m sorry.”
The audience was also worried that Lu He might offend the program crew and that the crew would not let him debut.
They all said that if the program production team really did this, they would jointly boycott the program.
Soon, Sheng Ziyou forwarded it with the text:
“Two outstanding young men.”
After sending it, Sheng Ziyou closed the computer and said, “Done.”
Fu Jiahuan poked his head out and gave a thumbs up: “Teacher Sheng, 6666666.”
Lu He’s face was still a little pale and his eyes were swollen, but he also smiled and breathed a sigh of relief.
This Weibo post of clarification became a hot topic and continued to gain momentum due to Sheng Ziyou’s repost.
The phenomenon that he imagined, that countless people would scold him, did not exist. On the contrary, everyone was praising him, and his Weibo fans were increasing rapidly.
Ji Ran couldn’t help but ask, “Is this a common way to whitewash in the industry?”
Everything was planned step by step, from the support from Jing Xianglei’s fan club, to the big V posting pictures, and even the comments that the audience saw first after watching the video. Some were written by fans, and some were… controlled comments.
“A lot of people actually don’t have any thoughts in their minds at first. When they see many people scolding and criticizing, they will subconsciously think – this person is really bad. But if they see that many people don’t care, they will instantly think, yes, what’s the big deal,” Sheng Ziyou explained.
Then she stood up with her computer, looked at Ji Ran, and said with a smile: “Finally, let me make it clear that this is not whitewashing, this is clarification.”
There was a smile in her eyes, and she looked confident and beautiful.
That was a beauty that Ji Ran had never seen in anyone else.
Mature, wise and intelligent.
At this moment, his gaze stopped on Sheng Ziyou’s eyes. He admitted that this teacher Sheng, whom he once hated, was actually very beautiful, beautiful from the inside out.
“Teacher Sheng, is it really okay for you to forward it?” Lin Yidong was still worried about Sheng Ziyou.
“I…” Sheng Ziyou said one word, looked at her lit phone and smiled.
She picked up her phone and shook it: “The production team can’t be angry with me now.”
Xiang Yuan forwarded it.
Immediately afterwards, Ran Youqing forwarded it as well.
Four mentors and three reposts…
As for Wen Shanshan?
Oh, no matter how unwilling she was, she would have to forward it.
“Okay, I’m leaving. See you on Saturday.” Sheng Ziyou waved her hand and left gracefully.
Behind her, the students kept looking at her back.
Gu Yuzheng said: “Ji Ran, I don’t want to hate her like you do.”
Ji Ran replied after a long while.
“I… I don’t hate her anymore.”
After saying this, he added angrily: “I don’t like her either!”
Lin Yidong grinned with a sweet smile on his face: “I like her!”
“I like her too.” Fu Jiahuan interrupted.
Lin Yidong pushed him angrily: “Why are you everywhere? You are not allowed to like Teacher Sheng!”
“Teacher Sheng is not yours, why don’t you let others like her?”
“No, no!”
“You even use your own staff to whitewash an unrelated person.” Zhao Jing spoke immediately when she saw Sheng Ziyou getting in the car.
Sheng Ziyou handed the computer to Yang Yun, sat down, and then smiled and said, “I couldn’t control myself.”
Zhao Jing rolled her eyes at her: “You are really kind-hearted.”
After thinking for a while, she added: “Only this time.”
Sheng Ziyou nodded: “OK!”
After answering Zhao Jing’s question, she looked at the girl sitting next to Yang Yun: “Thank you, Ivy, you have great makeup skills!”
The new dedicated makeup artist did the first makeup for Lu He.
Ivy shook her head hurriedly, a little nervous: “It should be!”
She was young and thin. She was not beautiful but looked pretty.
Sheng Ziyou smiled at her in a friendly manner and received a flattered look in return.
She then withdrew her gaze.
Ivy in this world was still as shy as ever. Even though she was very capable, she always had an expression that made her look “unworthy”.
But she was still very happy that Ivy was back.
After Jing Xianglei and Lu He’s issues were successfully resolved, Sheng Ziyou returned to the company to continue learning from Teacher Qin. She would take pictures every day and talk about her feelings so that her fans could feel that she was making progress.
Until the day before the results were announced, Sheng Ziyou took a bus back to the program crew of the men’s group selection competition.
“Hurry up! Gather!”
“Huh? What time is it? Why is it so early?”
“It’s four in the morning, hurry up! They said we’ll only have fifteen minutes to gather!”
“I’ll go—”
The sleepy students struggled to get up. How many young people don’t stay up late these days? Going to bed at 12 o’clock is considered early, and some people had just closed their eyes.
It would be fatal for them to get up at this time.
“I don’t want to go! How can you get up so early?”
“Brother, the results need to be announced.”
“You’re not part of a girl group, so how can you expect the production team to be kind to you?”
In another dormitory, Ji Ran pulled Lin Yidong up and threw clothes on his head: “Hurry up and get up!”
“……” Lin Yidong was confused.
Ten minutes passed quickly, and Lin Yidong ran out of the bathroom in a panic: “Oh no! I haven’t packed my bag yet!”
Gu Yuzheng was carrying a bag on his back. He threw the bag in his hand to Lin Yidong: “I’ve put it away for you. Hurry up!”
Lin Yidong excitedly threw himself onto Gu Yuzheng and Ji Ran, and the three of them went downstairs playing and fighting.
Not to mention the students, even the instructors were yawning and looked unhappy.
“The program crew’s arrangement is terrible…” Xiang Yuan rubbed his eyes.
Ran Youqing looked at Qu Feng and asked in surprise: “Qu Feng, you still had time to put on makeup?”
They took care of their health, getting up early and going to bed early, but no one…got up at four o’clock.
As Qu Feng looked through the schedule, he raised his head and smiled, with a mischievous look in his eyes: “I haven’t slept yet. I’ll rest after the recording is finished today.”
“Young people can endure.” Ran Youqing shook his head.
“Teacher Sheng and Teacher Wen haven’t arrived yet?” Qu Feng stood on tiptoe to look.
At this time, Wen Shanshan came over hurriedly, wearing flat leather shoes, holding a makeup bag in her hand, and her face… she seemed to have had no time to put on makeup.
Wen Shanshan’s appearance was not outstanding to begin with, and without makeup or styling, she looked even more ordinary.
When she saw Qu Feng looking at her, she touched her hair awkwardly and clenched her makeup bag.
“You all are here…” she said, and seeing that there was still time, she opened her makeup bag and quickly put on foundation.
“Teacher Sheng hasn’t arrived yet.” Qu Feng replied.
Wen Shanshan’s eyes lit up. How could she not wear makeup? Sheng Ziyou had not arrived yet!
Thinking of this, Wen Shanshan gloated: “Teacher Sheng hasn’t gotten up yet? Why don’t we call her? Didn’t the program team notify her in advance yesterday? Why is Teacher Sheng still…”
Behind her, Sheng Ziyou interrupted her with a smile: “Teacher Wen, thank you for your trouble. I came down a long time ago.”
Wen Shanshan froze, turned around, and was stunned.
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