The male supporting character was actually myself.

They were busy enjoying themselves at the amusement park and savoring the beautiful autumn weather.

One was an orphan who grew up in an orphanage; the other was a girl who dropped out of school in the second year of junior high and went off to play around. The two of them had never had more than 30,000 yuan in total in their lives. Now, they suddenly had millions of yuan in their hands. The poor who suddenly became rich were so arrogant that they lost their way.

They bought the most expensive drinks and topped up their VIP memberships to enjoy the privilege of being picked up and dropped off at the amusement park without having to queue. If neither of them had a driver's license, they probably would have already been itching to buy a luxury car and go for a spin.

Even when taking a taxi, you have to choose a private car; otherwise, how can you be worthy of your status?

After a whole day of eating, drinking, and having fun, I came back and, under the pretext of creating a fashionable look, splurgeed on a shopping spree, buying a bunch of clothes, shoes, accessories, and so on. I carried bags and bags back to my upscale hotel, had a late-night snack, and then went to a nightclub to party...

"Host, you need to think of a way to make a move quickly!"

After peeking at the screen, the little white cat ran to a corner to call its host, meowing anxiously. "The protagonist's halo is really too useful. The nightclub prince that Yang Xixi found is quite reliable. He has already contacted a public relations company to start creating public opinion and distorting the facts, whitewashing Fang Wenche as a victim of capital operation and playing the victim. The effect is quite good."

More importantly, their brainwashed fans are growing in number, and these two have already squandered tens of thousands, yet they've received hundreds of thousands more in their accounts. If this continues unchecked, they'll soon be accumulating enough to cover the breach of contract penalties, and Fang Wenche will soon be able to break free from the contractual burden of Yidu!

Jiang Chen frowned upon hearing this, "Don't you need to spend money to hire online trolls?"

"Once the protagonist's halo kicks in, no one can beat him. They say the PR company manager is a die-hard fan of Fang Wenche, and he's quite happy to be able to help his idol..." The fluffy dumpling looked utterly hopeless. "I really don't understand. He's clearly a man in his forties who's still in the entertainment industry, how could he be bewitched by Fang Wenche?"

"That's probably the same type as Ming Jingfeng. It's okay, he has free online trolls to help him clear his name, so it's just a small ripple in private. The PR company knows the official bottom line too well. It won't make a big fuss, at most it will just help to harvest some innocent fans. So let's move the plan forward."

Jiang Chen glanced at the pictures posted on the official website of Yidu Entertainment Company and confirmed that Fang Wenche had not returned to the company and was not under management since the video incident was exposed. After confirming that he could sever ties with the two, he ordered Xiaobaimao to push the secretly taken overnight photos to the top of the trending searches.

After hearing her host's explanation, the fluffy dumpling was moved to tears. "My host has gone to great lengths to raise enough money for illegal fundraising! First, he waged a war of attrition, then he made him frantically rakgle money... Isn't this using the protagonist's halo to attack him?"

As a result of its diligent work and overtime, a new wave of gossip quickly emerged online.

[Fang Wenche's self-destructive behavior and alleged sleeping with fans are confirmed!]

[Fang Wenche's innocent image collapses; he was actually wearing makeup!]

[Smooth rear road, unimpeded advance!]

Is it that Fang Wenche is experienced and unaffected, or that Ming Jingfeng is too young to be affected?

[Pictures don't lie! Female fan has a great figure, Fang Wenche's sexual orientation remains a mystery...]

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Various news stories, some satirical, some explicit, and some humorous, sprang up like mushrooms after rain, stirring up a storm on the internet. Within just a dozen minutes, they spread into popular posts and were shared and transferred to various forums, online communities, and social networking sites, quickly rising in popularity and climbing to the top of the trending searches.

Chapter Twenty-Five: Public Relations

The little white cat carefully selected a large number of photos to reveal information according to its host's instructions. Although the photos did not have the shooting time, it was still able to successfully piece together a timeline.

Starting with the photos in front of the police station, it is clear that Li Jiangchen is holding a receipt and leading Fang Wenche and a girl with a good figure whose face is not visible. After the two talk, Li Jiangchen leaves, while Fang Wenche and the girl talk, laugh and hug each other as they walk away.

The two took intimate selfies on the street;

Embracing and kissing passionately downstairs in the apartment building;

Fang Wenche's hand was inside the other person's clothes when they went up the stairs;

The photo, taken through a window with the curtains open, shows Fang Wenche eagerly taking off his clothes while the woman takes off her top with her back to the camera.

One of them clearly shows the shadows of two people on the bed cast on the curtains;

The next morning, Fang Wenche was shirtless, playing on his phone in the room while the girl was sleeping on the messy bed...

Fang Wenche's face is clearly visible in every high-definition photo, while the girl's face is either not shown or is blurred, and apart from being able to tell that she is female, it is impossible to guess her identity.

The news spread like wildfire at an absurd speed. It wasn't until Yang Xixi returned to her hotel after partying at the nightclub that she realized something was wrong.

"Yang Xixi, you shopper! You must have seduced Brother Che! I've even found the screenshots. Who else could it be but you?"

"Damn it! You posted pictures on social media saying you bumped into your idol. I've taken screenshots and compared them. It was you who got pushed by Fang Wenche!"

"No wonder you were able to get firsthand photos and information about Fang Wenche, and even transformed into a fan leader and opened a VIP group. It turns out you two have been having an affair all along!"

"The building collapsed before it even caught fire! Holy crap! Hey, you surnamed Yang, give me my money back!"

"Everyone, don't get excited. Maybe it's just another AI face-swapping attempt to frame my brother. Let's be rational and not give the opposing team a chance to mislead us."

"Face swap? He's already so washed up, can't he stop brainwashing himself? I only became a fan of him because of the Fang Wenche CP. Fang Wenche not only got shoved by an old man, but he also shoved a female fan! Damn it! Yang Xixi, you better give me my money back right now. I'd rather feed it to a dog than support this two-faced trash!"

"This is a comparison image collected by my friends, it's solid evidence. Some of you followed the clues in the posts on social media to find Yang Xixi's account, and you can see her Moments even without being friends with her."

Judging from the timing and the posted photos, anyone with a brain can understand what happened.

"New clues, ladies! Yidu Entertainment's official website released a notice this morning with detailed pictures. Yang Xixi not only slept with Fang Wenche but also used his connections to get a job at Yidu as an intern agent. Who would believe they weren't having an affair? The full version is here: link..."

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All the groups were in an uproar. As various pieces of solid evidence of Fang Wenche's alleged fraud were exposed, his image completely collapsed. Fans of his persona, CP fans, and wife fans all clamored for Yang Xixi to refund their money.

She was a little confused as she stared at the endless stream of messages on the screen. "Brother Che, what... what's going on? Were we secretly filmed? What should we do?"

"You're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask?! You're the agent, you're the one who has to deal with this mess!"

Fang Wenche was so anxious that he kept scratching his head. "Damn it, who is targeting me?! Don't just stand there, go find a PR company and get them a solution. No matter how much it costs, get them to suppress this smear campaign!"

Having never experienced anything like this before, Yang Xixi was at a loss and hurriedly called the public relations manager.

"I just saw it too. Fang Wenche must have offended someone in the industry. Otherwise, it wouldn't have spread so widely if it was just a fan's revelation. He's a nobody who hasn't even officially debuted yet.

The other party, as expected of someone who had seen a lot, immediately comforted him, saying, "Regardless of whether it's true or not, don't respond yet. I can help suppress the hype, but it's definitely not for free. Trying to suppress the hype after it's gotten this bad is beyond my authority, but I can get you a discounted price."

Yang Xixi felt a pang of pain at the thought of spending money.

Once the money is in your own pocket, why would you want to take it out again?

But given the current situation, if Fang Wenche doesn't quickly refute the rumors and smooth things over, his career will be completely ruined!

She knew she absolutely couldn't kill the goose that lays the golden eggs. As long as she could protect this cash cow, there would be plenty of opportunities to make money in the future. She couldn't let herself be delayed by petty gains. Besides, so many people in the group were clamoring for refunds. If she didn't quickly appease them, how could she continue to exploit them?

"Money is no problem as long as it can be resolved." After carefully inquiring about the public relations plan, Yang Xixi readily agreed.

The two parties immediately began negotiations, and the manager, posing as a die-hard fan, personally negotiated down the price of the public relations campaign to 1.2 million.

The solution is to use social media to change the discourse – does Fang Wenche, who is so good-looking and young, not have any human rights as a celebrity? Doesn't he even have the right to find a girlfriend and sleep with her?

He's already pitiful enough to be a victim of capital competition by having his face swapped by AI; do you really want to take away his last bit of freedom as well?

It's perfectly normal for two young people of similar age and background to go out together, especially considering the recent AI face-swapping scandal and the subsequent release of these photos. Don't forget that faking photos is easier than faking videos!

So it's not certain whether the person in the photo is Fang Wenche or not. Let's not be swayed by the hype and calm down to think about it. Shouldn't we be condemning the culprits who took the photos and fabricated them?

Even if the person in the photo really is Fang Wenche, he's a 20-year-old young man with strong sexual desires. His debut was interrupted and he's about to be blacklisted by the company. He's not even allowed to date. Those who are sour and critical are just jealous that the girl in the photo isn't you, right?

The 1.2 million "friendship price" investment proved effective very quickly.

First, some posts with the most comprehensive comparison pictures were deleted and removed from trending topics. Then, a large number of self-media outlets emerged that were misrepresenting the facts.

There were even "professionals" offering seemingly expert critiques of which photos were flawlessly edited and which were poorly photoshopped, suggesting that the techniques could be improved. This completely reversed the tide of public opinion, subtly implying that the photos were fake and suggesting that someone was deliberately targeting Fang Wenche, and that the fake photos clearly cost a considerable amount of money…

"Waaaah~ I'm sorry, I misunderstood you, brother. I'm guilty! I wasn't loyal enough to you, and I was led astray by the enemy."

"I was so angry at first, but after reading a lot of analysis, it all came to my senses. Which resource-backed star is it? He's just too handsome and outstanding, yet they're so ruthless as to want to make him lose our beloved Buzz Buzz group. Are they trying to completely destroy him?"

"Outrageous.jpg What is Yidu doing? My brother has been bullied like this, and look at the announcement on the official website, they are still busy trying to distance themselves from him!"

"No artist deserves to have such an outstanding artist as our brother. Buzzing Group, let's work harder and do everything we can to help our brother terminate his contract!"

"It's all Yidu's fault! She has no resources of her own and throws her brother out to take the blame. It's disgusting! I'll get two more credit cards to help my brother get through this difficult time. Come on! We must protect the best Fang Wenche in the world!"

"I'll go exchange the birthday present my mom gave me for cash tomorrow. A gold bracelet like that is worth at least ten thousand yuan. I'll help my brother get through this difficult time..."

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Some people left the group, but more die-hard fans joined, and it remained lively.

Fang Wenche felt a pang of heartache looking at the money he had spent, but when he looked at the various groups that had been calmed down and were still raising money for him, he felt that the money was well spent.

Chapter Twenty-Six: Each with Their Own Hidden Intentions

"You must be more careful in the future." He thought for a moment and then instructed, "It seems that although I haven't been able to release a single and officially debut yet, I've already gained star power. There are paparazzi watching me all the time, hoping to break some big news. I must not give anyone another chance to expose my dirty secrets!"

The little white cat perched on the windowsill and spat, "Pah! You really think highly of yourself. If you hadn't messed up other people so badly, my host wouldn't have bothered with you."

"Brother Che, we finally managed to scrape together two million, and now we've already spent more than half of it." Yang Xixi looked at him with a resentful expression, truly experiencing what it meant to make money quickly and spend it even faster.

Fang Wenche also felt sorry for him, but what could he do without spending money on public relations?

How could the act of applying makeup have been secretly filmed? Fortunately, Yang Xixi followed the instructions of her public relations manager and promptly deleted some photos and videos from her social media platform. Those brainless fans didn't investigate further and were fooled. Otherwise, if it had really come to light, so many die-hard fans would have suffered heavy losses.

For celebrities, a crucial factor in demonstrating their worth is the size of their fan base.

Although I don't have any representative works yet, I still have a lot of fans, so I can't afford to cause any more trouble and damage my public image.

Fortunately, people kept transferring money to him, determined to help their beloved brother escape the blood-sucking exploitation of Yidu Entertainment Company.

"It looks like we can make up for the losses in two more days. From now on, we must wear masks and cover ourselves up when we go out, avoid going to nightclubs, and try not to go out with others. We absolutely cannot be caught on camera again."

"Okay, I got it!" Yang Xixi nodded emphatically, secretly pleased with her idol's trust in her.

He's handled a staggering two million yuan so far, and he's never once asked me to transfer any money to him. That's incredibly rare trust—millions of yuan! My idol just leaves it all in my hands without a second thought!

Thinking about this, Yang Xixi felt a little guilty and felt she had let him down, after all, she had secretly transferred a lot of money into her bank account behind her idol's back...

Meanwhile, Fang Wenche was considering that as long as the money didn't pass through his account, it couldn't be proven that he was involved. What if some brainless fan exposed the fundraising scheme, and it turned out that Yang Xixi was the one who planned, implemented, and handled it, and that he had nothing to do with it!

Having studied for several more years and worked as a trainee at a company, she had heard all sorts of news. Her knowledge, common sense, and experience were far superior to Yang Xixi's. It would be fine if she obediently served as a tool, but if she caused any trouble, she would be the perfect scapegoat, denying everything and clearing her name completely. Even if they went to court, she would be impeccable.

Hopefully the bad luck will pass quickly, Fang Wenche thought to himself as he lay on his comfortable bed, feeling drowsy. He wondered if he should ask Li Jiangchen for help after he successfully terminated his contract.

Since he's already been taken care of by a rich woman and retired from the entertainment industry, could he spare one or two of the many singles he wrote that he treasured? He could release a single to boost his popularity, and maybe he'd become an overnight sensation...

"You must remember that instant success must be based on having real strength."

Early in the morning, Annie earnestly instructed the Ouyang sisters, speaking rapidly and seriously: "Without the corresponding abilities, even if you become famous by luck, it's just burning out your star power prematurely. Without talent and ability to support you later, fame will only turn you into ashes, and you'll be left with nothing when the wind blows!"

There are too many such short-lived success stories in the entertainment industry. Most young people nowadays are only interested in fame and fortune and don't have the patience to hone their skills. They just want to become famous as soon as possible and make a quick buck without considering their long-term future.

I hope you can keep going and not be impatient or anxious.

In this era of quick success and instant benefits, it's rare to find a good boss like Mr. Li who supports your musical dreams. We should cherish him!

Ouyang Anning nodded, her gaze involuntarily drifting towards the window.

I didn't see him when I came to the studio this morning; he was probably busy with something.

She didn't know why, but she felt a little empty inside. Not seeing that familiar, tall figure seemed to mean something was missing...

Annie immediately saw through her thoughts and said with a knowing smile, "President Li is not free to come today. It seems he has some case to file and is preparing for court. He will be quite busy these next few days."