It's reasonable for me, a stuntman, to live a crazy life, right?

Chapter 1390 The Furious Poet Chen...

"This afternoon, photos of Chen Feiyu, son of Chen Kaige, in bed with female internet celebrity "Shi Yilin Ya" were exposed. Because the woman is married, Chen Feiyu is suspected of interfering in someone else's marriage."

That evening, Chen Feiyu's studio issued a statement saying that both of them were single during their relationship. Subsequently, "Shi Yilinya" also issued a statement saying that both of them were single during their relationship, and that the woman got married the year after breaking up with Chen Feiyu.

"Media outlets have released a recording circulating online, allegedly from Chen Feiyu's team responding to allegations of photos of him in bed with another woman. The recording claims that Chen Feiyu was deceived by the woman, who then used the photos to blackmail him, and that her husband was also involved in the blackmail..."

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The Chen Feiyu incident caused a huge uproar from noon onwards, and new twists and turns continued to emerge into the evening.

Netizens were delighted, scrutinizing every detail on their screens, thoroughly enjoying the gossip.

First, several blurry yet glaring bed photos suddenly appeared on the trending searches. The protagonist was identified as Chen Kaige's son, Chen Feiyu, and the woman was a female internet celebrity.

Immediately afterwards, someone revealed that the woman had already been married, which caused a complete uproar!

The hashtag #CelebrityChildInterferingInOthers'Marriage# was instantly attached to Chen Feiyu, and the comments section was filled with insults, even dragging in the criticism of "Chen Kai's poor parenting".

Before netizens could finish their criticism, Chen Feiyu's studio issued a statement in the evening, stating firmly that "both parties were single during the relationship" and emphasizing that it was a normal romance.

Not long after, "Shi Yilin" also spoke out, saying that she got married the year after breaking up with Chen Feiyu, and denied having an affair during her marriage.

Both sides adopted a consistent tone, which somewhat suppressed the gossip about "interference in marriage."

The fact that "unmarried couple's bed photos were exposed" was already explosive enough, but netizens still kept asking, "If you're in a relationship, how come the bed photos were leaked?"
Even more dramatically, later that evening, the media released an audio recording, claiming it was an internal response from Chen Feiyu's team.

The recording claims that Chen Feiyu was deceived by the woman. She concealed many things during their relationship and is now blackmailing him with old photos of them in bed. Even her husband is involved, threatening to expose them, all for money.

The day's events were like a rollercoaster ride:
From "house collapse and cheating" to "both parties are single," and then to "being blackmailed and framed," the twists and turns have left netizens dumbfounded.

The comments section was already a complete mess:

"This is such a dramatic story! This morning they were cursing a mistress, this afternoon they were saying they were single, and tonight it's all blackmail?"

"Regardless of who is lying to whom, the fact that the bed photos were leaked is outrageous enough. Chen Feiyu's brain is just unbelievable."

"The woman's husband also participated in the blackmail? What kind of bizarre family drama has come to life?"

"I bet five cents there's more to this than meets the eye; this is definitely not as simple as it seems!"

"I used to have a decent impression of him, but now all I can say is 'outrageous.' Why are the scandals involving celebrity offspring always so complicated?"

The topic has been trending for almost a day, with several different hashtags. Netizens are eagerly awaiting further developments, hoping for concrete evidence to provide a definitive answer to this dramatic saga.

This incident didn't cause much of a stir in the entertainment industry; people in the industry just chatted about it privately and then it was over.

Ultimately, it's simply that young people don't hide their relationships well.

Although the leaked bedroom photos were a bit unsightly, they didn't break the law or cross any fundamental principles, so in reality, they weren't a major incident.

For Chen Feiyu personally, it simply means his career will be slightly affected, some of his upcoming endorsements may fall through, and he'll have to avoid the limelight when promoting his upcoming dramas.

Once this hype dies down and things settle down for a year or two, with the Chen family's resources, they might have a chance to turn things around.

But for the Chen family as a whole, this is a different story!

It's well known that Chen Kai is famously concerned with his image in the industry. From acting to his personal conduct, he always maintains a certain "class" and always puts on airs of a cultured person.

Now that his son has caused such a mess with these bed photos and blackmail, and is being used as a joke by the whole internet, even his "class" has been dragged down and trampled on. He's probably so angry that he can't even eat dinner.

After all, the older generation cares most about these matters of face, especially someone like Chen Kaige who values ​​his reputation above all else.

His son's outburst was like a stab to his heart, and he probably won't recover anytime soon.

……

The truth is pretty much what everyone guessed.

Right now, Chen Kaige's house is in complete chaos.

In the living room, the head of the public relations team paced back and forth, hands behind his back, not even bothering to wipe the sweat from his forehead, his phone pressed to his ear as he rattled off a series of instructions:
"Suppress the trending topic for now! Push the 'extortion' line a little further! Contact the woman's side and see if we can settle it privately..."

At this moment, the ancestral hall in the inner room was even more lively than the living room.

With red eyes, Chen Kaige dragged Chen Feiyu inside and slammed him down in front of the memorial tablet: "Kneel down in front of your grandfather! Think carefully about what you've done!"

As he spoke, he picked up a thin bamboo stick from beside the offering table and swung it at the altar.

Chen Feiyu winced in pain, curling up behind the memorial tablet and mumbling an explanation: "Dad! I really don't know what happened... I gave her money a long time ago, and we agreed not to contact each other again, so how could it have been exposed..."

"Money? You think giving money is all it takes?"

Enraged, Chen Kai kicked him in the chest, and the bamboo stick came down again, striking his back repeatedly while he cursed:

"I let you enter the entertainment industry so you could make a name for yourself in acting, not so you could disgrace the Chen family! Bed photos? Blackmail? Look at what's being said online! If your grandfather knew this in the afterlife, would he even acknowledge you as his grandson?"

For a moment, the ancestral hall was filled with the muffled sound of bamboo sticks whipping flesh and Chen Feiyu's wailing.

He clutched his head tightly, tears and snot streaming down his face, a far cry from his usual celebrity offspring demeanor.

At the entrance of the ancestral hall, Chen Hong stamped her feet anxiously, but because she was a woman, she couldn't go in, so she could only cling to the door frame and cry.
"Brother Kai! Stop hitting him! The child is still young! This is the first time he's made a mistake, please forgive him this time! Let's talk it out, what if you hurt him..."

The house was filled with wailing, shouting, and beatings.

The pleading outside the door.

Add to that the ringing of the PR team's phone in the living room, and the entire Chen family was in complete chaos, as if their home had been turned upside down, with not a trace of their usual dignified demeanor remaining.

……

The commotion didn't finally subside until well past midnight.

The lights were on in the living room, and everyone remained inside.

Chen Feiyu huddled behind Chen Hong, his back to her and his head down, with several red marks visible on the back of his neck.

He must still be hurting from where he was hit, because he kept gasping for breath.

Chen Hong put one hand on his shoulder and wiped away her tears with the other. Looking at her son's dejected appearance, she felt both heartache and anger, and muttered under her breath, "Why are you so troublesome?"

Chen Kaige sat on the opposite sofa, his chest still rising and falling slightly, but the anger on his face had subsided considerably.

He picked up the iced tea on the coffee table, took a sip, and looked at the public relations manager sitting next to him: "Old Li, tell me, what should we do now?"

Old Li is the public relations manager of Chen Kaige's company, and he has been doing it for many years.

"Phew!" After letting out a long breath, Old Li said, "Chairman Chen, the trending topics are still up, mainly focusing on the bed photos and 'extortion.' We need to stabilize the situation first." "How do we stabilize it?" Chen Kai frowned, "We can't just let them gossip like this."

"The first step is definitely to suppress the trending topics," Lao Li said, taking out his tablet and swiping. "I've had my team contact the platform to lower the trending status. The key is to give netizens an explanation."

The studio's previous statement was too dry. It would be better to follow the "extortion" line and release a supplementary statement, detailing the "woman's concealment of the situation and subsequent blackmail." Even if it doesn't need to be explicitly stated, it should make everyone believe that Feiyu was scammed.

He paused, then added, "In addition, we need to find a few reliable media outlets to release information, mentioning that 'both parties were single when they started dating,' to completely wash away the smear of 'interference in marriage.'"

As for the bedroom photos, they said it was a 'malicious leak of private information,' emphasizing the 'victim' side.

Chen Kai tapped his fingertips on the sofa armrest, paused for a moment, and nodded: "Let's do it your way. First, suppress the trending topics, then spread these statements."

He's my son. Since he's gotten into trouble, I, as his father, can't just watch him get away with it.

Chen Hong listened from the side, gently patted her son's back, and finally her tears subsided a little.

In any case, it's good that this matter can be suppressed.

Chen Feiyu kept his head down, his shoulders trembling slightly, and there was a deep, indescribable sense of bewilderment in his eyes.

He still doesn't understand how he fell into the trap.
They had such a good relationship back then, and he was willing to spend money on her, so how did it turn into extortion?
At this moment, Old Li suddenly leaned forward and hesitated before speaking, "Chairman Chen, do you... have any familiar shareholders or executives of major social media platforms?"

Chen Kaige frowned: "Why are you suddenly asking this?"

Old Li said with a bitter face, "I just contacted the platform's operations, but as you know, these trending topics bring their own traffic, and the platform may not be willing to immediately reduce the popularity. They love to use this to attract attention. If we could find someone with influence to put in a good word, it would be much faster and more thorough to suppress it."

Chen Kaige paused, his brows furrowing even more.

He has extensive connections in the film and television industry, but he doesn't usually interact with the people on social media, so he couldn't think of anyone to contact for a moment.

The living room was silent for a few seconds, and even Chen Feiyu quietly raised his head.

“Looking for Chen Fei!” Chen Hong suddenly spoke up, wiping her face, her eyes still red. “Isn’t he a shareholder of platforms like Douyin, Weibo, and Kuaishou? In terms of influence, no one is more suitable than him.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Kaige's face instantly darkened, and he gripped his teacup with a conflicted expression: "Him?"

Should he lower himself and beg Chen Fei?

Isn't this a bit inappropriate?

Although they were all in the same industry, they were still somewhat competitive, especially when it came to something so embarrassing; he simply couldn't bring himself to do it.

Chen Hong understood from his expression and sighed, "Don't be stubborn, the child's matter is the most important thing now."

She paused, then gritted her teeth and said, "Let me talk to Yifei and ask her to pass on a message. It's better than us forcing ourselves to do it."

Chen Kaige remained silent, which was taken as tacit agreement.

He turned his head away, gazing at the night outside the window, his expression still not very good.

After all, I owe this favor, and it's really heartbreaking.

……

The following morning, several trending topics about Chen Feiyu were still firmly on the list.

Although the level of attention has dropped slightly compared to last night, the comments section is still buzzing with discussion.

However, before netizens could fully digest this gossip, a new piece of news suddenly broke!

South Korean actor Yoo Ah-in has been arrested on suspicion of drug use. Police have obtained evidence that he has used propofol and other drugs on multiple occasions.

This news instantly overshadowed Chen Feiyu's popularity, leaving the entire entertainment industry stunned.

It's important to know that Yoo Ah-in is not just an ordinary popular celebrity. He has won multiple Best Actor awards, including the Blue Dragon Film Award and the Baeksang Arts Awards. He is a recognized powerhouse actor, and many domestic viewers are impressed by his performances in films such as "Burning" and "The Throne."

This caused a complete uproar online, and even the trending search terms changed dramatically.

Hashtags such as #YooAhInArrestedForDrugUse# and #YooAhInActing# quickly rose to the top of the trending charts.

Netizens were astonished:
"Yesterday they were talking about Chen Feiyu's scandal, and today they're talking about something illegal?"

"I can't believe it. He seemed so clear-headed and composed. How could he get involved with drugs..."

"The drug use rate among South Korean celebrities is alarming. Where is the bottom line?"

The attention that was originally focused on the Chen Feiyu incident suddenly shifted to this even more explosive scandal, and even the public relations pressure on Chen Kaige's side seemed to ease up a bit.

This is the perfect time to suppress trending topics!
At noon, Chen Fei had just finished dealing with company matters when his phone rang.

Looking down, I saw it was Liu Yifei calling.

"Honey, I need to tell you something." Liu Yifei's voice on the other end of the phone was tinged with suppressed laughter. "Chen Hong called me first thing this morning, crying and sobbing. Guess why?"

Chen Fei raised an eyebrow: "What else could it be? It's probably about her son, right?"

“That’s right,” Liu Yifei couldn’t help but laugh out loud. “She said she wanted you to help her suppress the trending topics online, and that she knew you were a shareholder of several platforms, so your words carried weight.”

Chen Fei couldn't help but chuckle as he listened: "Hey? She's picked the right person."

Liu Yifei immediately countered, "So what do we do now? Should we help with this?"

Chen Fei pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Let's help. It's just a matter of making a small request. Since they've come to us for help, we should at least give them some face. Besides, it's not easy to get an opportunity for Old Chen to owe us a favor, haha."

The entertainment industry is a complex place where large circles encompass smaller circles, and these smaller circles revolve around the larger ones. Everyone is interconnected, and no one has ever been in a situation where they need someone else's help.

Since Chen Hong has already relayed the message through Liu Yifei, we should at least give her this much face.

Being too solitary will not get you far in this circle; having more friends is always better than having more enemies.

Of course, there are specific circumstances for helping.

If he were to actually cross the line into illegal or criminal activities, like the drug use incident involving Yoo Ah-in this morning, he would definitely not touch it at all, and would instead stay far away from it.

But Chen Feiyu's situation, in the end, is just a case of young people not keeping their relationship well-hidden, and their privacy being exposed. It's true that it looks bad when it gets out, but it hasn't reached the point of causing serious damage.

Helping to suppress the trending topic at this time is both doing Chen Hong a favor and saving face for Chen Kai.

Anyway, it's just a matter of making a phone call for him. It's not troublesome, and it will make Old Chen remember this favor. Why not?
Liu Yifei immediately said, "Then should I give Chen Hong a message?"

"Okay, tell her that I'll contact the platform right away."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Fei smiled and shook his head.

Given Chen Kai's prideful nature, he'll probably be feeling awkward for quite a while this time.

(End of this chapter)