Reborn As Super Heiress

Chapter 1124: Chapter 1120: Netizens Rally in Support

As soon as the news from Pioneer Studio was posted on Weibo, it immediately caught the attention of several big influencers. A few well-known Weibo accounts mocked: ”These days, having talent isn’t as good as having a good dad, and a good dad isn’t as good as having a good boyfriend. Ladies, take note: your success depends on whether you have good luck!”

With these influencers joining in, Weibo exploded. A group of fans closely linked to the influencers reshared the posts, mimicking the influencers’ tone, and raced to comment, maliciously speculating on the matter. Their comments instantly infuriated those who supported Miss Magic.

”Miss Magic performing at the Spring Festival Gala is what the people want. If you don’t know, don’t talk nonsense!”

”I’m eagerly awaiting Huo Sining’s magic. Can’t wait for this year’s Gala!”

”What’s the logic that grassroots can’t make it to the Gala? Huo Sining’s magic show is evident to all. Whether or not she has talent, the video speaks for itself!”

”Wanted to say this last year: the Gala director chooses so many shows, how come they can’t pick one that audiences like? Turns out it’s because of the arrogance of these influencers, no wonder they couldn’t make it. Now that someone made it, you’re still suppressing them. Do you get to decide everything?”

”Strongly support Miss Magic! The grand transformation act was amazing. The recording quality at S University was poor; it has to be captured with CCTV’s high-def cameras to look good!”

”High-def version, it has to be high-def. This time, I’m determined to find the flaw in her performance. I refuse to believe it; there’s definitely some trickery in this magic!”

”Finally got this news, our efforts to keep the topic trending were worth it. Kudos to this year’s Gala director for this amazing decision!”

Cao Yuwen thought that posting this news would invite backlash and curses from netizens. But unexpectedly, within half an hour, the official blog of Pioneer Studio was flooded with supporters of Miss Magic, overwhelmingly siding with Huo Sining while madly criticizing Pioneer Studio.

”Mind your own business! It’s just a show. Let someone perform at the Gala. Why does it concern you?”

”Can’t handle others doing well? Are you envious? What’s Pioneer Studio anyway? Never heard of it!”

”Maybe they got paid by someone. If they’re so righteous, why don’t they dare confront CCTV directly?”

”If I had a boyfriend like that and magic tricks like Huo Sining’s, I’d also find a way to perform at the Gala. It’s an opportunity she deserves; she truly has the qualification!”

”Enough with the snooping and smearing. Pioneer Studio is shameless!”

A group of netizens started cursing under Pioneer Studio’s post. Seeing this scene, Cao Yuwen was dumbfounded.

”Editor-in-chief...” Cao Yuwen’s face was livid with anger, filled with remorse and embarrassment, fearing the chief would scold him.

To Cao Yuwen’s surprise, those Weibo comments did not anger the chief but made him laugh heartily. He stood up and excitedly patted Cao Yuwen on the shoulder, commending, ”Xiao Cao, this news was well captured. You have talent!”

Cao Yuwen was a bit dazed: ”But, Editor-in-chief, should we have the Weibo editor delete these comments?”

”Delete them? Why delete them? Keep them!”

The chief smiled, ”Praise and criticism alike make news. The more people scold, the more attention it attracts. We need the viewers’ eyes. The truth of the news and the characters’ merits aren’t our concern. As long as it captures attention! The harsher the insults, the more famous our Pioneer Studio becomes. A few curses won’t hurt us, right?”

Listening to the chief’s analysis, Cao Yuwen couldn’t help but give a thumbs up, praising, ”You’re right, Editor-in-chief, as expected of you. You consider things more thoroughly than I do. Impressive!”

”Stop flattering. Keep posting. Get that story about the magician who got replaced out too, especially solidifying that Huo Sining story of using connections. I don’t need to teach you this, right?”

The chief smiled and asked Cao Yuwen.

Cao Yuwen immediately nodded: ”No need, I know what to do. Don’t worry, I’ll write up a long Weibo post right away!”

The chief nodded with satisfaction, ”You’re smart. Once this is over, I’ll speak to the boss about giving you a bonus, and if you capture more news, you might be promoted to deputy editor next year.”

With such a big carrot dangled, Cao Yuwen was ecstatic. This was his first time receiving such kind encouragement from the chief. He nodded solemnly, and thinking of the potential deputy editor position, he was filled with energy and immediately started writing his long Weibo post.

While he was busy, Han Wen’s assistant had already gathered a PR team to urgently handle Pioneer Studio’s Weibo leak and also contacted Louis’s agent. After some negotiations, both sides simultaneously responded to Pioneer Studio.

”The Gala isn’t run by just one voice; our director team has ten professional directors, and each show needs at least two-thirds approval to go on stage. As for the talk of special connections from a certain studio, it’s complete nonsense. Below is the video of Miss Magic’s audition at CCTV’s auditorium, judge for yourselves!”

This is the response from CCTV’s Gala official blog. Following the text was an unedited video, showing Huo Sining casually performing magic at CCTV’s auditorium.

The magic was the same as the one at S University’s New Year Gala. However, because CCTV’s cameramen and lighting technicians were more professional, the video, even unprocessed, was much clearer than the one from S University.

With this video out, some influencers mocking Huo Sining’s backdoor entry immediately fell silent.

”Wow, it’s the same formula, but why does it taste completely different? Feels richer than a year ago. This is the true strength of our homegrown magician, absolutely amazing!”

”Sleek moves full of aesthetic appeal, every step so perfect, no flaw to be found, truly surprising!”

”Enjoyment, this is the magician’s realm. No awkwardness at all, can’t even spot any trickery. This is just the audition version. I’m now eagerly waiting to see the performance on the Gala night!”

”If every year those backdoor performers had this level of skill, the Gala wouldn’t be criticized so much!”

As netizens passionately commented, Magician Louis’s Weibo also had new activity.