Chapter 127: Chapter 127: Fuming
The challenging rural environment, the half-day of setbacks, and his cousin’s unexpected defiance all turned into anger, building up in Wei Chuan’s heart.
He barely maintained his last bit of sanity, walking to a deserted spot before calling his manager to deal with the impact of Lin Ci’s words.
"Everyone’s probably laughing at me now."
The manager, however, thought it was fine.
"Even if they’re laughing, it will only last a day or two. If you start working harder this afternoon, I’ll buy some internet water army, and I’m sure we can cover this up."
It was indeed a reasonable plan, and Wei Chuan reluctantly accepted the advice. It was then that the manager said Gu Wangchao would also join the show.
The accumulated anger erupted instantly.
"Why is he coming? Is he also promoting a single? That hypocrite..."
Very offensive words.
He understood Gu Wangchao as someone who doesn’t talk much and likes to be hands-on. Since the other party was attending the show, he would surely work diligently. Moreover, this guy could cook well.
"Someone will definitely compare us. No, he himself will buy a water army to step on me, so we must act first."
He cursed Gu Wangchao and discussed with his manager how to undermine him. Then, thinking of Lin Ci, he started saying that she was being immature and needed to be taught a lesson, hoping his manager would buy a water army to shift the blame onto his cousin.
Selfishness, jealousy, and greed, all the malice concealed under his handsome exterior, surged wildly.
The manager let him vent for a bit and advised, "Don’t forget, your show is being broadcast live. Keep your thoughts to yourself later on, don’t speak recklessly, okay?"
"I know, in this lousy place, there won’t be anyone..."
He brushed it off impatiently and turned around.
Four eyes met.
The black, shining eyes were also filled with anger, staring unblinking at him.
The little girl was like a lurking little black cat, baring her teeth and arching her back, ready to attack.
Wei Chuan froze.
The manager had a bad feeling, "What happened on your end?"
Wei Chuan stared blankly at Gu Miaomiao’s follow-cameraman and the lens pointed directly at him.
The comment section had already exploded.
As Tuanzi and the cameraman approached.
[That voice sounds familiar?]
[Isn’t it Wei Chuan? Who’s he cursing, it sounds so nasty]
[Oh my, he’s cursing his cousin, saying she doesn’t give him face]
[Using such venomous language on a child, even saying her aunt didn’t teach her well]
At this moment, Wei Chuan’s fans were still defending him. At first, they refused to admit it was their idol, then, realizing it was too familiar, they claimed Lin Ci lied and made Wei Chuan angry. When one is angry, it’s indeed hard to control oneself.
But soon, Wei Chuan mentioned Gu Wangchao, saying the other would buy a water army to step on him, wanting to act first.
[What a case of a thief crying thief]
[He suspects others because he uses those means himself]
[Such foul language, wasn’t his persona a gentle big brother?]
[He’s been cursing for so long]
[I’m curious, what’s his expression knowing these words went live, hasn’t his team reacted yet]
Everyone got their wish seeing Wei Chuan’s expression.
Wei Chuan temporarily withdrew from the show.
Staying longer might flood the live stream with viewers cursing him.
Withdrawing for now wouldn’t win back bystanders, but at least he could stabilize his fans.
The manager was frustrated but still diligent in managing PR because Wei Chuan was an artist with pretty good development in his hands.
They first said Wei Chuan was unwell, then that he usually doted on his cousin a lot, and she had insisted he bring the guitar. When she changed her mind last minute, he was too upset, leading to his inappropriate words.
As for those offensive words, he could only admit them, apologize, and promise to learn civil language.
Manager: "Your album release is delayed, at least until the aftermath of this incident passes."
Wei Chuan couldn’t believe it, "Aren’t we going to fight Gu Wangchao? He’s releasing his single in October!"
The manager gave him a cold look, and Wei Chuan quickly lowered his head, messaging his Uncle Wei Cai, hoping he would criticize his aunt and cousin and have his cousin publicly apologize. Only then could their PR succeed.
Xishui Village.
Tuanzi sat angrily on the threshold, arms crossed, seemingly in a dispute.
Gu Wangchao was originally tidying up the yard.
The soil brought over earlier had already been organized and fenced in with bamboo. This was to prevent the chicks and ducklings from getting into the small vegetable garden and eating up the vegetables once they were grown and free-ranging.
In addition, Gu Wangchao had dug several holes far apart, transplanting small saplings gifted from the orchard.
He found some clay pots discarded by the house owner at the corner of room three, repaired them, filled them with soil as flower pots.
It happened that Su Chaomu enthusiastically sent some flowers over, and he planted them directly in the pots, placing them in the yard.
The simple courtyard suddenly looked brand new.
The chicks and ducklings were kept near the osmanthus tree, forming a scene on their own; across the courtyard, half of it became a small vegetable plot, fenced with bamboo sticks, nearby were several flower pots, not far off there were a few fruit trees. When these trees grow and bear fruit, it would surely be another beautiful sight.
[I thought he could only sing, didn’t expect he was also handy]
[If he could make a flower stand out of wood, this farmhouse courtyard would be perfect]
[Doesn’t he get angry, his reaction is so calm]
[Not sure if he’s angry, but Miaomiao looks like she’s about to explode, like a balloon ready to burst]
Tuanzi indeed felt like bursting.
At this moment, Gu Wangchao went into the kitchen, brewed two cups of honey grapefruit tea, mimicked her posture, and sat on the threshold.
"Want some?"
Tuanzi was almost filled with anger.
"No..."
The sweet aroma reached her, causing her to waver, secretly glancing at the cup offered closely.
Her little nose twitched.
"No need to disagree with your stomach."
The words made sense, so Tuanzi stiffly took the cup, took a sip, and her angry eyes softened a lot, shaking her head and humming involuntarily.
After drinking it all, she wiped her mouth, "Doesn’t Wangchao brother get angry?"
She was really upset that Wei Chuan insulted and criticized her cousin like that.
If the system hadn’t stopped her, she would have certainly turned him into a pighead on the spot.
Now it’s too late, he’s let go.
So angry!
"Nothing worth getting angry over."
Gu Wangchao’s expression was indifferent, his delicate features carried a hint of coolness.
"Words from irrelevant people can’t harm me."
Only those close and cared for by him could hurt him.
His heart wasn’t big, only fit a few people so dear. As for haters or malicious competitors, he really didn’t put them in his heart.
Tuanzi tilted her head looking at him.
"Second brother says the same."
Gu Che, being one of the top stars, whatever he did would attract as many fans as haters, and even some pretending haters were actually rival fans.
At least a quarter of comments under a post would be sarcastic.
However, Gu Che wouldn’t even glance at these comments, completely ignoring haters jumping in anger.
"So don’t overthink."
Gu Wangchao patted her head, "Let’s think about what to eat tonight."
That was a topic Tuanzi was interested in.