Brother Dao Took the Entertainment Industry by Storm, Fans Beg Me Not to Kill Anymore

Chapter 381: Liu Rulan: As Long As I Want To, I Can Control Any Public Narrative!

Finally, inside the rest room, everyone managed to negotiate a satisfactory compensation package that pleased all parties.

By the time they emerged, the gala outside was also nearing its end.

As the host on stage began summarizing the eveningʼs events and the final farewell music started playing, Xiao He and Liu Rulan also left the venue early, heading to the underground parking garage.

”Xiao He!”

Before even getting into the car, Xiao He heard a familiar voice calling out from not far behind him.

He turned his head and, as expected, met Xie Jingshiʼs gaze.

”How are you? Are you okay? Regarding the situation online, if you need any cooperation from me, you can just say it directly.”

Xie Jingshi seemed to have been waiting for Xiao He for quite a while, but as he walked over, his face showed no impatience. Instead, it carried a hint of concern.

”Iʼm fine, thank you for your concern,” Xiao He replied with a smile. ”If thereʼs a situation, weʼll definitely reach out to Brother Xie for help right away.”

”Thatʼs good then.”
Xie Jingshi breathed a sigh of relief. He didnʼt tactlessly ask what the Chief Director had discussed with them earlier, but continued, ”This incident really was thanks to you. In that situation at the time, I was completely stunned myself and had no idea what to do.”

Fortunately, Xiao He had taken control of the situation first and started administering first aid to Lu Yuxi.

”Haha, itʼs nothing. I was just doing my best, doing what I could.”

Xiao He and Xie Jingshi chatted casually for a while longer before each returned to their respective vans.

Only after things quieted down did Xiao He and Liu Rulan exchange a look, both smiling.

Their cooperation this time had been quite proficient—one charging forward, the other providing support from the rear. One was responsible for ruthlessly securing resources, while the other provided unconditional support for their agent and, to a certain extent, served as a deterrent.

The final result was naturally a bountiful harvest.

After all, as one of the largest domestic online shopping platforms, Peachʼs connections with merchants and brands naturally went without saying.

For them to step in and help Xiao He secure endorsements from a few brands would be a very easy task.

Later, after Liu Rulan carefully selects the best options and negotiates the commercial endorsements, it will become another significant commercial achievement added to Xiao Heʼs portfolio.

The pressure for next yearʼs commercial collaborations will be reduced by half.

By the time the final terms were agreed upon, Liu Rulan was almost laughing out loud.

She truly had to thank Lu Yu for this ”gift.”

”Although for others, this was a disastrous stroke of bad luck, for us, it was indeed a bountiful harvest.” The smile in Liu Rulanʼs eyes couldnʼt be hidden as she looked at Xiao He. ”Your performance today was also really excellent, greatly adding points to our negotiations.”

If it werenʼt for Xiao Heʼs super-fast reactions on stage and his active efforts in providing first aid backstage, Shi Lei probably wouldnʼt have agreed so easily.

It really helps to have an artist who can truly deliver!

It greatly simplifies the battle of words.

”So, Sister Liu, do you already have an idea about the situation online now?”

Xiao He looked at Liu Rulan with a questioning expression.

The production team was indeed hit by an unforeseen disaster this time, so Xiao He didnʼt mind temporarily helping them draw some of the fire.

Of course, he couldnʼt really just let the negative public opinion run wild, allowing it to completely tilt in a direction unfavorable to him.

Back when Liu Rulan wasnʼt in a hurry to clarify the public opinion for him but instead demanded ”compensation” from Shi Lei, Xiao He had already guessed that Liu Rulan had a plan.

Sure enough, Liu Rulan directly tilted her head back slightly, appearing very composed. ”Naturally.”

”As long as I want, any kind of public opinion can be handled with different strategies, let alone the current situation, which doesnʼt even count as a significant crisis.”

And ultimately, Xiao He is an actor, not a real idol. As long as his acting skills are solid and he can keep getting roles in productions, then all the current negative public opinion isnʼt a problem and fundamentally cannot shake Xiao He himself.

”The current situation is that the landscape is one-sided, not conducive for us to speak out. Since the production team hopes we draw fire, itʼs best to have a back-and-forth, expanding the discussion among netizens.”

Liu Rulan took out her phone and issued instructions nonchalantly, ”Lao Qi, letʼs go. Take Xiao He back to the villa first.”

”Okay.”

Lao Qi started the car. Xiao Chen, just like yesterday, stayed behind first to distribute gifts to the fans outside the venue and wouldnʼt be returning with them.

On the way, Liu Rulan was constantly on the phone.

Xiao He listened in and discovered Liu Rulan was arranging for someone to release a portion of rehearsal screenshots online.

Come to think of it, during the rehearsals, Xiao Chen had been filming and recording from start to finish. So, if they wanted to completely clarify this matter, they could just throw the rehearsal footage out there.

But right now, they were only releasing screenshots?

”A complete video leaves too little room for the netizensʼ imagination. A few ambiguous screenshots showing the positioning are better at sparking their enthusiasm for discussion.”

Liu Rulan glanced sideways at Xiao He, casually explaining.

As the saying goes, start with a picture, and the story is all made up.

If a video completely and clearly shows the course of events, how would netizens get to experience the fun of meticulously unraveling the threads and seriously investigating the ”truth”?

Anyway, they werenʼt clarifying, just purely enticing—

The companyʼs efficiency was very high. Soon, Xiao He saw the public opinion water army they had deployed.

【Wait, thatʼs not right? The person who danced to the wrong spot was clearly Lu Yuxi! My friend is a staff member, and she captured footage from the rehearsal! In these pictures, Xiao He and Lu Yuxi are standing in reversed positions.】

【Oh my god, really?】

【Judging from the positioning in the rehearsal, Xiao He and Lu Yuxi were reversed on site at the time. Whoever stood wrong first knows it in their heart. [Screenshot][Screenshot][Screenshot]】

【? Wow, thereʼs a twist?】

【Where did these photos come from? Looking at the stage, it does seem to be the stage from that time. Xiao He and the others are still wearing casual clothes, probably from the rehearsal the day before?】

【It really seems so. This positioning is very clear. Xiao He and Lu Yuxiʼs positions are reversed. It should be that Lu Yuxi took Xiao Heʼs position.】

【No way? Lu Yuxi has always been dancing on this side. When they participated in an event in Liu City before, he was on this side.】

【He was on that side before, but that doesnʼt mean he was this time too, right? Doesnʼt that further prove he danced to the wrong position? Probably he was distracted and subconsciously went to that side.】

【Whatʼs the meaning? Xiao Heʼs water army starting to exert force? Nice.】

【? When people tell the truth, you guys call it a water army again. Really annoying!】

【I recommend everyone go watch the platformʼs live stream replay. It clearly captured the entire process. Lu Yuxi rushed the beat and stood in Xiao Heʼs position. Fortunately, Xiao He noticed in advance and switched to Lu Yuxiʼs position. Is that so hard to understand? The video circulating everywhere online now has audio and video that arenʼt synchronized. Please, everyone, use your brains a little!】

【Right, I recommend watching the original video. Combine the original video with this rehearsal positioning, and it becomes really thought-provoking.】

【What do you mean?】

【I went to watch the original video too. I feel some marketing accounts posted videos with a lot of malice. The audio and video arenʼt fully synchronized, and they only zoomed in and cropped the footage of Xiao He and Lu Yuxiʼs movements, making it seem like Xiao He was a beat slow. But actually, if you observe the backup dancers behind them, youʼll know the backup dancers are on the same beat as Xiao He. Itʼs Lu Yuxi who isnʼt on the same beat as the others.】

【Hahaha, guess why the marketing accounts only cropped out Xiao He and Lu Yuxi? Some even deliberately pixelated the backup dancers who appeared in the background... Naively, you donʼt think theyʼre protecting the backup dancersʼ privacy, do you?】

【Wow, nice. So this is how you play the game of quoting out of context. Respect.】

Instantly, the public opinion on both sides began to confront each other!