Entertainment: Who exactly is trying to whitewash me?

Zhou Lei stared intently at Lu Ang, his chest heaving violently, trying to make his expression as frightening as possible.

He wanted to intimidate Lu Ang with his gaze.

Because he had done it before.

Zhou Lei remembered clearly that after he scolded this kid at the company, every time they met, as long as he glared at the other guy, the other guy would turn pale with fright.

In his view, Lu Ang's actions this time were just a show of bravado masking inner weakness.

Because it's impossible for a person to change that much in such a short period of time.

Therefore, he believed that this time would be just like before.

If I were just a little fiercer and glare at him a little harder, this kid would definitely back down!

But to Zhou Lei's surprise, it was different.

The Lu Ang before him neither backed down nor dodged.

Instead, she simply met his gaze directly.

His eyes were bright and piercing.

There was even something in those eyes that... Zhou Lei couldn't quite put his finger on it, but it just made him feel uncomfortable all over.

That wasn't the fear or retreat he wanted; it was more like... provocation?

How is that possible?

Zhou Lei's mind went blank for a moment.

Is this kid really that bold?

What happened to that spineless coward who cried after I scolded him?

The anger in his chest suddenly got stuck in his throat, unable to go up or down.

The main point is that this is happening on a TV program.

There were cameras all around, people all around, everyone was watching.

Especially Su Wanqing.

Zhou Lei glanced at the corner of a floral dress beside him out of the corner of his eye, and his tension tightened even more.

He participated in this program.

It was all for Su Wanqing.

The reason he immediately confronted Lu Ang today was largely for Su Wanqing's benefit.

Look how impressive it is to be a martial arts star, a senior figure, and to reprimand a junior who has made a mistake.

You can show your face properly in front of your goals.

But the situation has now completely exceeded his expectations.

Not only did he fail to make an appearance, but he also failed to show his face.

Instead, Lu Ang cornered him.

He was called "Little Zhou" in public, and they even said he was "so good".

It's utterly shameful.

To know,

Su Wanqing was watching right there.

What will she think?

Zhou Lei didn't even dare to think about it any further.

All he knew was that if he backed down now, he would be admitting defeat.

In Su Wanqing's eyes, he was a good-for-nothing who couldn't even be controlled by an 18th-tier variety show star!

If he backs down now, where will he put his face in the future?

How can I possibly survive on this show?

But this kid doesn't dodge or flinch, he's not afraid at all, what can I do?

Are we really going to take action?

That would be a very big problem...

Although people in the industry now think he has a bad temper because he has actually had conflicts with people on set.

But only he knew it was a complete accident. He hadn't initially intended to make such a big deal out of it.

The current situation is quite similar to that of the past, and even more similar is...

He also dared not make a big fuss!

Zhou Lei was in a difficult situation, his mind racing as he tried to find a way to back down.

Lu Ang was not intimidated by him at all.

But he took the initiative to speak.

Why are you staring at me like that? Are you trying to hit me?

Lu Ang looked at him and asked with a "sincere" expression.

Moreover, Zhou Lei didn't know if it was just his imagination, but he always felt that when Lu Ang said those words...

The provocation in his eyes became even more obvious.

Gu Yan: "!!!"

Jiang Nian: "!!!"

Lin Shishi: "???"

Su Wanqing: "???"

The other guests around Lu Ang were all silently screaming in their hearts as they looked at him.

My little darling, please stop talking!

Perhaps at first they were just shocked, and they did indeed have a bit of a desire to see the spectacle.

But now that things have escalated to this point, they are indeed somewhat frightened.

Gu Yan's forehead was starting to sweat, and he had only one thought in his mind.

Oh no, oh no, oh no! If Zhou Lei really couldn't hold back and threw that punch...

This program will probably be broadcast on the legal channel.

This is completely different from what he had imagined.

He hasn't achieved any of his goals yet.

Lin Shishi subconsciously took half a step back.

These two may be fighting, but they should be careful not to let their fists land on themselves.

Jiang Nian clenched her small hands, her round eyes filled with tension, her heart pounding so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of her chest.

Looking at Zhou Lei's face, which had turned a deep liver color and whose veins were throbbing.

She thought this guy named Lu Ang was really doing a great job!

Perhaps Zhou Lei himself has already forgotten.

But Jiang Nian remembered it very clearly.

In fact, Zhou Lei and she have a connection.

You could even say there was hatred involved!

Three years ago, Jiang Nian had just started university when a senior student called her over to film her graduation project, a short supernatural film.

She and her classmates spent more than three months filming that supernatural short film. They had no money or equipment, so they used their phones for lighting and borrowed a classmate's old house to shoot it.

It can be said that everyone did their best and wanted to create the best work.

Moreover, the script was written very solidly by the senior student.

Because they are all newcomers, the filming is naturally not very mature, but overall it can definitely be called a brand new production.

And that was indeed the case. When the senior student submitted this to his graduation thesis, his advisor immediately took notice and praised it highly.

Then, the school teachers released the video.

They eventually found a sponsor and got the film released in theaters. The girls were so happy that they hugged each other and cried.

Moreover, the film's initial box office performance was quite good. Although it certainly couldn't compare to those regular theatrical releases, it was still a huge surprise for them.

But just after the film sparked some discussion online...

Zhou Lei, however, commented on a TV program, "They dare to bring out such low-class stuff and embarrass themselves. It just shows that today's students have unrealistic ambitions. They haven't learned anything yet but are already thinking about making money. We shouldn't discuss these things; they're not worth mentioning and don't need to bother watching. If a few student-made movies can be shown in theaters, then what about all the actors and directors who actually produce movies for theaters? They've lived in vain!"

After Zhou Lei's evaluation appeared.

The reputation of their film changed immediately the next day.

Starting the next day, the internet was flooded with insults.

What was originally just a pleasant surprise for a few students turned into a huge burden for them after Zhou Lei's actions.

Jiang Nian, the young female lead, was also subjected to a barrage of insults online, causing her great pain and even making her doubt herself.

Back then, she wasn't as resilient as she is now. As a female student, she could only hide under her blanket in her dormitory every night, looking at those comments, her face streaked with tears, her pillow soaked.

She didn't even dare to go out and see anyone for several days, because she always felt that her classmates were criticizing, mocking, and laughing at her.

Although that incident happened several years ago, she has now graduated, gained some fame, and can be considered a relatively mature figure in the entertainment industry.

But seeing Zhou Lei's disgusting face turn sour, she only had one thought in her mind: It feels good!

Jiang Nian even wanted to rush up and stand with Lu Ang.

Tell Zhou Lei what happened back then, point your finger at him and ask him what he really meant at the time.

Let's have a proper discussion about whether that movie from back then was really as worthless as the other party claims.

Even, whether the other person has actually seen that movie!

Unfortunately, she was still a little hesitant.

Suddenly, Lu Ang's image in Jiang Nian's mind became much more impressive.

Of the guests present, only Su Wanqing seemed unfazed, and even appeared to find it quite interesting, her gaze constantly shifting between Lu Ang and Su Wanqing.

He thought to himself, "This young man is too bold. Is he really just reckless, or does he have something to rely on?"

[Zhou Lei's hater rating +250]

[Zhou Lei's hater rating +250]

[Gu Yan's hater value +88]

[Jiang Nian's hater value +120]

[Lin Shishi's hater value +50]

[Su Wanqing's hater value +77]

Lu Ang watched the system panel keep changing, his expression remained unchanged, but he smiled inwardly.

what!

Beautiful!

It seems that Old Zhou is quite the lucky charm.

The opponent provoked me right from the start, giving me a huge opportunity to maneuver. This time, I showed absolutely no respect for elders or seniors.

That's just a display of diva-like behavior.

Logically, he should be able to get a lot of hater points, right?

He was genuinely not afraid.

I just drew Strength and Basic Fighting, so my current strength should be pretty good.

Even if I can't beat them, I can always outrun them, right?

As he pondered this, his gaze shifted upwards to the amount of haters he had accumulated during this period.

But soon, Lu Ang frowned slightly.

He discovered something very strange.

The number of haters is increasing very slowly.

Besides the guests around him, there were also some staff members and his beloved agent who kept providing him with "haters".

The number and frequency of haters provided by the audience seem to be very small!

This……

That doesn't make sense.

How come I don't have any haters when I act so arrogantly, disrespect my seniors, and am so impolite?

……

……

Holy crap, that's some serious sarcasm! Hahaha!

Although Lu Ang isn't a good person, what he said was really well said.

Zhou Lei definitely has a strong fatherly vibe; his arrogant attitude is just annoying.

[Evil people will be dealt with by other evil people; it's good to let a madman like Lu Ang teach him a lesson.]

[Lu Ang's words were well-deserved! This old man always acts like a senior and puts on airs; someone should have talked him down a long time ago.]

Behind the monitor, Director Liu Xin stared at the barrage of comments, his expression growing increasingly complex.

At first, he was quite excited, thinking that the ratings had skyrocketed and that he had pulled off a major success.

But now he's really starting to worry.

Assistant Director Li leaned over for a look and also looked somewhat helpless.

Originally, the comments section of the show was full of people criticizing Lu Ang.

Now that Zhou Lei has appeared, the situation has completely reversed. All the viewers have started to criticize Zhou Lei, and no one is even criticizing Lu Ang anymore!

What kind of situation is this?

If someone who didn't know better saw this, they would think it was Zhou Lei, not Lu Ang, who was trending on social media for negative reasons.

"Director Liu, this...should we intervene? We can't just let them start fighting, can we?"

Assistant Director Li began by asking questions.

Liu Xin rubbed his temples, his face contorted in pain.

"Let's ignore it for now. After all, if we make any moves, it will definitely be a program accident. Just keep an eye on Zhou Lei and make sure he doesn't make any moves."

It seems that having too much work isn't good either... Liu Xin sighed inwardly.

……

……

Zhou Lei was still staring intently at Lu Ang, his eyes still looking like he wanted to devour him.

He couldn't think of any other way, so he could only continue to use the old method: intimidating with his eyes!

Lu Ang had already lost interest in continuing the fight.

He kept looking at the system panel.

But the number of haters is still increasing very slowly.

Although I don't know exactly why, the situation is quite clear now.

This person doesn't give themselves any hate points, nor do they take any action. They're just standing here staring at each other. What's the point?

Lu Ang shook his head.

"They're not even going to fight, and I don't know why they're staring at me like that. This is so boring, I'm leaving!"

After saying that, he really just turned around and left.

The other guests were left standing there when a gentle breeze blew by, carrying a sense of desolation and creating an extremely strange atmosphere.

Is this even possible?

The guests stared at each other, wide-eyed and utterly astonished.

[Zhou Lei's hater rating +250]

Another piece of Zhou Lei's hater status has appeared.

Lu Ang paused for a moment.

He shook his head and sighed.

Old Zhou is really a good friend...

But this amount is indeed far too little.

While it's satisfying to curse Lao Zhou, it's really not worth the effort.

Let's just forget about it. From now on, I'll just try not to waste my time and energy on Lao Zhou.

Unless you find out why your hater value isn't increasing.

He walked into the living room without looking back, leaving a group of people in the yard looking at each other in bewilderment.

Everyone present stared at Lu Ang's retreating figure, their eyes filled with complex emotions, yet all of them also held a deep sense of reverence.

Even Gu Yan was included.

After all, Zhou Lei is a martial arts star. He looks big and burly, and just looking at him is intimidating.

Gu Yan asked himself honestly, if he were in Lu Ang's position, he would absolutely not dare to do what he just did.

He was genuinely afraid that Zhou Lei might not understand things and actually start a fight with him, which would be the end of him.

Only Su Wanqing, who came in with Zhou Lei and was wearing a floral dress, had a strange glint in her eyes as she looked at Lu Ang's back.

Even the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up slightly.

He laughed.

……

After Lu Ang left, the people at the door stood there awkwardly.

Zhou Lei stood there, his face turning pale and then flushed, his chest heaving violently.

In the end, he knew he couldn't let things continue in this awkward atmosphere, and he had to find a way to change the subject.

So he gave a dry laugh, turned to look at the camera, and said something to defend himself with a look of dissatisfaction.

"I, Zhou Lei, will give the director face today and won't stoop to the level of a junior."

After saying that, he took a deep breath, and his complexion barely returned to normal.

Then, he reached out to help the actress next to him carry her things.

"Wanqing, let me carry it for you."

Su Wanqing simply stepped aside, refusing his help without any hesitation.

"No need, thank you, I can manage on my own."

After saying that, he picked up his suitcase and left.

Zhou Lei's hand froze in mid-air, and his expression stiffened again.

[Zhou Lei's hater rating +250]

……

Lu Ang sat on the living room sofa, looking at the scattered black votes on the system panel, feeling bewildered.

Zhou Lei added some hater points to himself, but not many.

As he pondered what other ways he could gain more hater points, he watched as the other guests returned to the living room.

Gu Yan, Lin Shishi, Jiang Nian, and the actress named Su Wanqing all walked in.

Zhou Lei followed behind, his expression no longer showing any abnormality.

Lu Ang didn't want to pay any attention to them and was preparing to continue studying his hater value.

But just then, Zhou Lei's voice came from behind.

"Lu Ang".

Lu Ang turned his head to look over.

Zhou Lei had already calmed down and was now wearing a kind smile as he extended his right hand to him.

"Let's not bring our private grudges onto the show, how about we shake hands and make up?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Ang's system received a notification.

[Zhou Lei's hater rating +100]

Lu Ang looked at the notification and sneered inwardly.

On the surface, she seems kind and approachable, but judging from her hater count, she still hates me to the core.

He looked at Zhou Lei's outstretched right hand.

Such a proactive approach, could it be a trap?

However, he did not back down.

Lu Ang stood up, reached out his hand, and shook hands firmly with the other person.

Upon first contact.

Zhou Lei's hands were like iron clamps, and he suddenly started to exert force.

With clenched knuckles and a pressing palm, it's clear he's challenging himself.

Sure enough!

Lu Ang was not alarmed at all; instead, he was amused.

Perfect timing, I can test out the power rating I just got.

A slight smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.

I'm actually kind of looking forward to it...