How can you ascend to heaven when you are a star?

Chapter 419 Showing off each other’s acting skills
As the actors left, fewer and fewer people remained in the crew. Song Haoran patiently waited for a while longer, and finally saw the man's figure.

"Teacher Zhang!"

Song Haoran shouted, a hint of resentment flashing in his eyes, then pretended to be anxious and quickly went to meet him.

Upon hearing the voice, Zhang Wen trembled. When he saw Song Haoran, his face instantly turned pale, and he hurriedly took two steps back.

"Song, Song Haoran, what do you want to do?" Zhang Wen asked with a look of fear on his face, his voice trembling slightly with fear.

"???"

Song Haoran was taken aback and looked at the other person with a puzzled expression.

Wasn't this person very arrogant a couple of days ago? Why is he so timid and hesitant today?

Was she frightened by his act of flipping the table?

As the old saying goes: the soft fear the hard, and the hard fear the stubborn.

This guy really deserves a beating.

A hint of smugness appeared on Song Haoran's face, but he immediately suppressed it when he remembered the purpose of his visit.

He took a deep breath, then suddenly bowed deeply to Zhang Wen, and said sincerely, "I was wrong yesterday. I shouldn't have gotten angry and overturned the table because you took the food I brought. I'm sorry!"

Although it was an apology, he had his own ulterior motives.

If he apologizes and explains the reason behind the incident, will netizens still blame him for flipping the table? Definitely not.

Zhou Kai, who was standing not far away, did not step forward this time, but instead held his phone and pointed the camera at Song Haoran and Zhang Wen, accurately capturing this scene.

Putting everything else aside, the act of bowing alone is enough to show that Song Haoran has realized his mistake, and he will definitely be able to gain the forgiveness of his fans.

With the deliberate manipulation of online trolls, even netizens might change their attitudes.

Looking at Song Haoran, who was bent over and unable to get up, Zhang Wen couldn't help but sneer inwardly. Trying to turn things around by apologizing? No way!

Comparing acting skills?

Let's see who has the better acting skills!
Zhang Wen feigned surprise, quickly taking two steps back and asking with a puzzled expression, "Song Haoran, what are you saying? I don't understand. If you don't want me to eat, you can take the lunchbox away. Why did you flip the table? Fine, I'll never eat in front of you again. I'm an eyesore. Now can you let me go and let me go home?"

After saying that, he moved to the side, trying to get around the other person.

Song Haoran raised an eyebrow, displeased that the other party hadn't directly accepted the apology, but he still maintained a sincere expression on his face, reaching out to stop the other party and saying, "Teacher Zhang, have you forgotten? I brought those dishes."

Zhang Wen was so frightened that he backed away repeatedly, dodging and covering his face with his hands while saying, "Don't hit me, don't hit me."

"what?"

Song Haoran was completely dumbfounded.

He didn't intend to hit anyone, so why was the other person so scared? Anyone who didn't know better would think he had a bad temper and often hit people.

"Teacher Zhang, you've misunderstood. I've said before, I'm here to apologize to you." Although Song Haoran was a little impatient, he still continued to speak politely.

Seeking forgiveness was only one aspect; another was to provide the reporters present with more publicity material and to help clear his name.

"Okay, okay, I accept your apology. Can I leave now?" Zhang Wen asked timidly, his eyes showing no forgiveness after accepting the apology, only a determination to leave as soon as possible.

Song Haoran was overjoyed and turned to look at Zhou Kai. Seeing that the other party nodded, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief, casually extended his hand, and said with a smile, "Teacher Zhang, since you have accepted my apology and forgiven my impulsiveness, how about we shake hands?"

"Huh? Shake hands?" Zhang Wen hesitated for a moment, then asked cautiously, "Can I leave after we shake hands?"

"Mm." Song Haoran nodded.

Nothing embodies forgiveness better than a handshake between two conflicting parties making peace.

"Well, okay then." Zhang Wen hesitated for a moment, but finally reluctantly agreed and slowly extended his hand to the other party.

Fearing the other party might change their mind, Song Haoran immediately grasped their hand. At that moment, a profound sense of history welled up within him, and countless major handshake events flashed through his mind.

Rigen and Gorbachev, Arafat and Labin, Obama and Castellow...

Just as Song Haoran was imagining that he could turn the tide with this handshake, Zhang Wen suddenly bent over and let out a scream.

"what!"

"Ahhh!"

"It hurts, let go, let go quickly."

Song Haoran was startled and quickly let go of her hand.

Zhang Wen hugged his arms, his face contorted in pain, and he kept making hissing sounds.

This scene left Song Haoran, who was standing to the side, completely dumbfounded.

what's the situation?
He looked down at the hand he had just extended. He hadn't used any force, so why was the other person screaming in pain?

Could it be that he got carried away with his excitement and unconsciously used too much force in his hand?
"Are you... are you alright?" Song Haoran asked.

"Song Haoran, please let me go." Zhang Wen pleaded desperately, his face pale and looking extremely pained.

"Let me see," Song Haoran said as he stepped forward.

"What do you want to do!" Zhang Wen was terrified. He subconsciously took two steps back, but tripped over the stone slab behind him and fell to the ground.

"what!"

Another painful scream.

Zhou Kai glanced at Zhang Wen, who had fallen, and then at Song Haoran, who looked completely bewildered. He thought to himself, "This is bad. How did the plot go off track?"

They came here today to apologize to the victim, but now, it looks like Song Haoran is threatening and disciplining the victim.

Song Haoran stood there blankly, feeling that the scene was somewhat familiar.

I remembered!

When I flipped the table yesterday, the other party was also acting pitiful.

Song Haoran suddenly had a bad feeling. Had he been tricked again?

He looked at Zhang Wen sitting on the ground, then at the crew members who had gathered around after hearing the commotion, and his face instantly turned ashen.

"You, you're faking it! I didn't do anything!" Song Haoran couldn't help but roar, his voice filled with anger.

However, Zhang Wen acted as if he hadn't heard, continuing to sit on the ground, frowning, gritting his teeth, and clutching his hand, as if he were enduring pain.

Who wouldn't feel sorry for that expression? Who wouldn't pity him? The onlookers began to whisper among themselves, their eyes filled with dissatisfaction towards Song Haoran.

"Song Haoran, are you here to apologize, or to seek revenge?"

"I think it's a case of bullying being exposed, and they're deliberately retaliating here."

"Too crazy!"

"Who apologizes with someone taking pictures by their side? Isn't that just putting on a show?"

Song Haoran panicked immediately and pointed at Zhang Wen on the ground, saying, "He... he was faking it."

One of the staff members sneered and retorted, "No one can pretend as well as you. You keep posting your own photos online. You're really good at acting."

"..."

After being exposed, Song Haoran blushed. He knew that his 'sincere apology' act was going to fail miserably.

When assistant He Yue saw Haoran being surrounded and attacked, she immediately went over and reached out to help the person sitting on the ground, saying with concern, "Teacher Zhang, are you alright? Should we take you to the hospital?"

Zhang Wen waved his hand, struggled to his feet, and said softly, "Thank you, I don't need to go to the hospital, can I go now?"

After speaking, he looked at Song Haoran.

Song Haoran stood there, watching the other party's clumsy performance, trembling with anger, yet helpless.

I wondered: Who is the actor?
"Haoran, let's hurry up and leave, or we'll be in trouble," Zhou Kai whispered a reminder. He had already seen someone take out their phone, with the camera pointed in their direction.

If this continues and someone takes pictures, wouldn't all his previous efforts to take and share photos to clear Song Haoran's name be in vain?
Song Haoran glanced at Zhou Kai, but finally suppressed his anger, glared fiercely at the man surnamed Zhang, and then turned and left angrily.

Zhou Kai quickly followed, pondering how to edit the video to help Song Haoran salvage his reputation.

He Yue bowed and apologized repeatedly before quickly chasing after Haoran.

Watching Song Haoran's disheveled departure, Zhang Wen's grievances and panic vanished instantly, replaced by a cold smile.

'You're lucky you ran fast!'

If it hadn't been his female assistant who helped him up, but Song Haoran himself, he would have ripped her off badly.

Back in the car, Song Haoran punched the back of the seat, startling the driver so much that he didn't dare say a word and quickly drove away.

"Haoran, don't be angry." Zhou Kai patted the other's shoulder and comforted him, "Everything that needed to be filmed has been filmed. We can edit it and use it when we get back."

Upon hearing this, Song Haoran's angry expression softened somewhat, but then he became worried again, "Brother Zhou, do you think that guy surnamed Zhang's portrayal of me might have been filmed as well?"

Zhou Kai thought for a moment, then shook his head and said firmly, "No, I've been keeping an eye on the surroundings. At first, no one came over. Later, although some people appeared, everyone was arguing, so no one took pictures. Finally, I did see someone take out their phone, which was when I told you to leave. But I don't believe he could have taken any pictures."

Song Haoran breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at Zhou Kai and said, "Brother Zhou, I'll have to trouble you from now on. If I can get through this smoothly, I will definitely repay you handsomely."

Zhou Kai was overjoyed, but he didn't show it on his face. He waved his hand and said nonchalantly, "Haoran, we're not strangers. You're being too polite. With our relationship, if you were in trouble, would I just stand by and do nothing? What kind of person would I be?"

Song Haoran felt a warmth in his heart. Although he didn't know how much of what he said was true or false, it was comforting to hear.

Recalling the scene of being staged for an accident, Song Haoran clenched his fists tightly, and the pent-up anger in his heart burned even more fiercely.

"Zhang, I'll get my revenge sooner or later."

What doesn't kill me makes me stronger!

"..."

He Yue, sitting in the passenger seat, felt a chill run down her spine when she heard Haoran's harsh words; she had a bad feeling.

She really wanted to advise Haoran that Teacher Zhang was too wicked and that it would be better to stay away from him in the future, but seeing Haoran's fierce look, she didn't dare to say it in the end.

Forget it, let's wait until we get through this difficult time before trying to persuade them. Even if we tried now, they probably wouldn't listen.

An hour later, the van slowly pulled up in front of Song Haoran's house, and the apology video had been edited.

The video is short, less than two minutes long, but it contains key scenes such as Song Haoran bowing to apologize, the victim accepting the apology, and the two shaking hands.

Zhou Kai showed the video to Song Haoran.

Song Haoran was very satisfied after watching it, especially the snapshot of his expression. The sincerity and remorse that came from within almost convinced even himself.

Zhou Kai then used a newly registered account, "Extras Are Actors Too," to post the video on social media, with the caption: "After filming, I saw Song Haoran apologize to the staff in person. Apparently, he waited outside the set all day..."

He didn't speak up for Song Haoran, maintaining a completely neutral stance without adding any suggestive language, all to give people a sense of trustworthiness, rather than deliberately hyping or whitewashing his image.

Although the topic of Lin Xiaoyang's infidelity has remained highly popular, the video of Song Haoran apologizing to his staff in person quickly spread across the internet.

This gave those die-hard fans who still held a sliver of hope for Song Haoran another reason to convince themselves to continue supporting him.

Guided by online trolls hired by Zhou Kai, these fans immediately jumped out to support and speak out for their idol.

"It's Brother Haoran! He really went to apologize in person!"

"After waiting outside the film set for a whole day, does anyone still question this sincerity?"

“I cried when he bowed. My brother must know he was wrong.”

"Although he made a mistake before, he was able to humble himself to apologize and even waited a whole day. He is much better than some celebrities who hide away as soon as something happens."

"What did my brother say when he apologized? Should he not have gotten angry and overturned the table just because you took the food I brought? Was it because that staff member took my brother's lunch that he overturned the table? Who is bullying whom here? I feel so sorry for Haoran."

"I knew it! How could a staff member's lunch be so lavish? Turns out they were stealing Haoran's. How shameless!"

"Apologize! This staff member must come out and apologize to Brother Haoran!"

"..."

With the combined efforts of online trolls and fans, the topic of "Song Haoran bowing in apology" quickly became a trending topic. Although it did not receive as much attention as "Lin Xiaoyang cheating," the reversal of the incident attracted a lot of people's interest.

Now everyone knows that there was a reason behind Song Haoran flipping the table, a reason that wasn't shown in the two videos circulating online.

What does this mean?
This suggests that the two videos were incomplete and were likely maliciously edited to frame Song Haoran.

Immediately, Song Haoran's fans began to fiercely defend their idol.

Some left messages on Song Haoran's Weibo to support their brother, some went to the official Weibo of the TV series "Perfect Days" to ask for the full recording, and others went to the statement released by Tianxi Media's official Weibo to demand justice for their brother.

In short, the bullying incident, which had just subsided, has once again come into the public eye.

……

(End of this chapter)