However, this kind of gossip quickly spiraled out of control.
As the saying goes, walls have ears—especially when something like this happens to Qin Yunxuan! It was bound to catch the attention of reporters in no time.
Before long, under the relentless pursuit of a well-known paparazzo, a so-called “insider” from the Nine Suns Studio stepped forward to speak.
“I’m part of Qin Yunxuan’s project team! I can tell you with full responsibility that Qin Yunxuan is nothing but an absolute amateur—she knows nothing about this work!”
“Not only that, but she’s also stubborn and conceited. She doesn’t take any of our suggestions seriously at all. This project is destined to crash and burn!”
“What? You’re asking why she gets to be the executive director? Don’t you know that half of this project’s team comes from Starlight Entertainment? They must have paid their way in!”
As soon as this so-called insider interview went public, it sparked heated debates among netizens and brought even more criticism down on Qin Yunxuan.
But surprisingly, the ones attacking Qin Yunxuan the most fiercely weren’t her usual haters. Instead, it was a show planner named Wang Zhengming who took the lead.
“The variety show industry is just a joke nowadays! Any Tom, Dick, or Harry can waltz in and grab a piece of the pie? It’s laughable! Some singers should stick to singing, some actors should stick to acting, but no—they just have to squeeze their way into the variety show scene!”
“Not content with being in front of the camera, now they want to work behind the scenes too. Why don’t you take a good look at yourselves and see if you’re even qualified? Do you have what it takes? Can you handle this line of work? Is variety television some kind of lowbrow joke that everyone thinks they can jump into?”
“And I’m talking about a certain artist with the last name Qin. Your singing finally started improving a little—why can’t you just focus on being a singer?”
These words immediately drew a barrage of backlash from Qin Yunxuan’s fans.
“What do you mean by ‘Tom, Dick, or Harry’? That’s going way too far!”
“Our Yunxuan’s show is none of your business! Even if it turns out terrible, we’ll still support her!”
“I looked you up—you’ve only produced three variety shows, and none of them even broke a 1% rating. With a track record like that, do you really have the nerve to talk?”
“Sounds like you’re just jealous. If you’re so capable, why don’t you produce a poetry-themed show yourself and see if anyone supports you?”
“That’s right! Put your money where your mouth is! If you’re a real man, step up and face the challenge head-on!”
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Normally, being swarmed by Qin Yunxuan’s fans like this would make anyone back down. But Wang Zhengming didn’t just keep running his mouth—he actually started a full-on war of words with her fans online.
“Is this the kind of class her fans have? How pitiful. You’ll defend your idol no matter what, completely turning common sense on its head! Are you all blind to how many people are questioning her? And judging by the quality of her fans, I can see exactly why she’d be clueless enough to go after the executive director’s chair!”
“After all, even if she served up a plate of crap, some people would still gobble it down with a thumbs-up, shouting ‘delicious!’… If you don’t believe me, I’ll say it right now—if Qin Yunxuan can actually come up with a decent show, I’ll eat shit live on stream!”
“Anyone brave enough to take that bet? If not, then shut your mouths! A bunch of keyboard warriors making noise online—good for nothing!”
The news of Wang Zhengming betting against Qin Yunxuan’s fans about eating shit instantly became one of the top entertainment headlines.
Before this, Wang Zhengming was just a no-name planner with a few mediocre shows under his belt. But this bet unexpectedly thrust him into the public eye. He was now famous—or at least, people on the internet had started recognizing his name.
Frankly, Qin Lang couldn’t care less about Wang Zhengming’s so-called “provocation” at first. But when he saw that the guy had openly insulted him by calling the “Jiuzhou Poetry Conference” a plate of crap, he just couldn’t sit still anymore.
Coming out of nowhere to leech off his fame while simultaneously trashing him—did he really think Qin Lang was a pushover?
“Xuanxuan, should we warn this Wang Zhengming?” Lin Jie asked cautiously, noticing the sour look on Qin Lang’s face.
Qin Lang took a deep breath, thought for a moment, and shook his head. “Forget it. It’s obvious Wang Zhengming is just trying to piggyback on my fame. If I respond, I’ll be playing right into his hands.”
“I have no interest in doing him any favors. Besides… didn’t he say he wanted a bet? If no one takes him up on it, won’t he just look like the fool who’s all talk?”
Lin Jie smiled knowingly. “I get what you’re saying. But you don’t need to lift a finger for this one. For someone like Wang Zhengming, you personally stepping in would just be giving him too much credit. I’ve got a plan.”
Soon after, Starlight Entertainment’s official social media account posted a response.
“Thank you, Director Wang Zhengming, for your attention. As for the bet you proposed, Starlight Entertainment is happy to accept. If you win, we will invest fifty million yuan into your next variety show. But if you lose, we will provide you with a variety of ‘flavored stakes’—top quality and quantity guaranteed, no shortcuts taken!”
When Wang Zhengming saw this post, he was momentarily stunned—and then furious.
But just as he was about to fire back with a scathing reply, he hesitated.
Fifty million in investment!
If he actually won this bet, it would mean at least fifty million yuan for his next project—that would definitely attract a bidding war from major TV networks.
At that point, he could finally produce a variety show with a star-studded cast. His previous shows hadn’t performed well, but Wang Zhengming had always blamed it on a lack of funding.
If he won this time… he could make it big.
And as for losing—well, he figured if he lost under these circumstances, he didn’t deserve to stay in the industry anyway.
“Turning down free money would be pure stupidity!”
With that thought, Wang Zhengming took a deep breath and started typing furiously.
“A promise is a promise! Since Starlight Entertainment is being so generous, I’d be a fool to refuse!”
Staring at his reply on Weibo, a smug smile spread across Wang Zhengming’s face.
“Just as they say—if you want to be famous, you’ve got to be ruthless! Taking a bite of the Tang Monk’s flesh might not grant immortality, but cursing Qin Yunxuan sure brings you fame and fortune!”
