Internet moguls are being held hostage by the entertainment system!

Chapter 115 Online Battle with Old Wang's Son
As a drama about a domineering CEO, "Diamond Lover" has used many of the same old plot tropes, but it has remained popular since its premiere.

Dilraba's portrayal of the second female lead, Gao Wen, has garnered a large following thanks to her quirky and arrogant personality, with her popularity and discussion even surpassing that of the female lead played by Tang Yan.

On the male side, Chen Xiu also successfully overshadowed the male lead played by Rain with her looks and character design.

Unlike her minor role in "My Sunshine", Chen Xiu's role in "Diamond Lover" is basically present throughout the entire series.

If his previous fame was limited to the internet circle, and his popularity in the news headlines was just a flash in the pan.

So this time, thanks to the hit drama "Diamond Lover," Chen Xiu's popularity has truly soared.

However, being criticized is an inevitable step on the road to fame.

Even with the aura of a billionaire, Chen Xiu could not escape it.

Because those who jump out to criticize him don't care about this halo.

"A billionaire running off to the entertainment industry? He acted in a movie, stole another artist away, and then said he likes acting. I think he just likes picking up girls!"

This comment was posted on a promotional blog post for "Diamond Lover".

The commenters are the same people who surf the internet intensely every day, love entertainment news, are busybodies, are professional complainers, wholesalers of Weibo jokes, Wanda Dashao, and Wang Sicong.

As a nationally renowned second-generation rich kid, Wang Sicong never cares about the identity of the person he criticizes online. After all, he has even attacked his own hotel, so he certainly wouldn't care about Chen Xiu's cooperative relationship with Wanda Pictures.

In April of this year, he also made a rant about someone's foreign language skills.

Although he issued an apology the very next day...

However, this incident has already revealed his style.

Others might be mindful of Chen Xiu's status, but Wang Sicong doesn't care about that. If he doesn't like you, he'll just speak up on Weibo.

Chen Xiu doesn't usually browse Weibo, so normally this comment shouldn't have reached his ears so quickly.

However, Wang Sicong's comments included Dilraba, who had been giving numerous interviews to reporters recently in order to promote "Diamond Lover".

Things started to get interesting from here.

"Hey, you used to be an artist under Jaywalk Studio. Why did you switch to Datang Media? Are you dating Chen Xiu?"

"Ah? What's going on?"

When suddenly asked a question by a reporter, Dilraba was taken aback before she realized what was happening.

"No, no! Chen Xiu is my boss, how could I be dating him? These are just rumors, completely unfounded..."

While covering her mouth, Dilraba waved her hand, directly categorizing the issue as a rumor.

The reporter, of course, wouldn't let her off the hook: "Wang Sicong hinted on Weibo that Chen Xiu poached you during the filming of 'Diamond Lover.' Is that true?"

Wang Sicong's Weibo post was just published not long ago, and Dilraba hasn't had a chance to see it yet.

When asked by reporters, she seemed a little surprised, but quickly recovered.

"We met while filming, but the job-hopping was a peaceful separation between me and Jaywalk Studio, and it has nothing to do with Chen Xiu."

"So you weren't dating back then, right?"

"Hehe, if we've talked about it, I'll definitely let you know."

Having received training in asking questions, Dilraba was not swayed by the reporter.

Seeing that they couldn't get any juicy information out of her, the reporter had no choice but to reluctantly end their digging-for-tricks.

After the interview, Dilraba first checked the content of the Weibo post, and then, after the promotional event ended, she went straight back to Wanliu Academy.

Pushing open the study door, Reba saw beige curtains fluttering in the breeze, and wind chimes that had just been hung up yesterday and were now tinkling.

Chen Xiu, dressed in plain, loose-fitting clothes, sat by the bay window, holding a book in her hands.

Seeing Reba's sudden intrusion, he looked somewhat surprised: "Is the promotional event over?"

"Just finished, Brother Xiu, you haven't checked Weibo, have you?"

"I basically don't check it. Has anything happened in the news?"

Chen Xiu put the book down and picked up her phone.

This action startled Dilraba.

She was about to speak up to stop her, but then she remembered that Chen Xiu would find out sooner or later, so she didn't say anything to dissuade her.

Chen Xiu opened Weibo, clicked the search box, and found Wang Sicong's Weibo post without much effort.

"Ha, that big fool Chun..."

With a sneer, Chen Xiu began to operate the phone with both hands, rapidly tapping the screen with her two thumbs.

Seeing the typing gesture, Dilraba quickly went to the window and glanced at Chen Xiu's phone: "Brother Xiu, did you reply to Wang Sicong?"

"Yes, I replied directly to his personal page. If you want to know, go check it out yourself."

Reba stared at Chen Xiu for two seconds with wide eyes, then quickly took out her phone, rushed into Weibo, and opened Wang Sicong's personal homepage.

Under Wang Sicong's Weibo post criticizing Chen Xiu, I found the reply that Chen Xiu had just given.

"I've stayed true to my original aspirations in acting. What about you? Do you want to be Shi Chong?"

Who was Shi Chong?

The academically challenged Dilraba said she didn't know, but she would ask.

"Brother Xiu, is this Shi Chong you're talking about a famous person?"

“Hmm, quite a famous person.” Chen Xiu pointed to the book cover next to him, the title of which was “History of the Jin and Southern and Northern Dynasties”.

Even after hearing the explanation, Reba still had a hard time understanding who Shi Chong was.

Before she could ask any further questions, Chen Xiu, who had been staring at her phone, suddenly showed a hint of excitement on her face.

This reaction made Reba subconsciously look down to check her phone.

Sure enough, Wang Sicong responded with lightning speed: "You even know Shi Chong? You must read a lot of books! Why did you become an actor if you want to pick up girls? You don't have to go to such lengths!"

"You look like someone who doesn't read much."

The following reply came from Chen Xiu.

Standing beside the person in question, watching him battle with others online, gave Reba an indescribable sense of excitement.

Click to refresh the page. Wang Sicong, who had already given a reply, didn't keep Dilraba waiting for long.

What do you mean, @ChenXiu?

"Has no one told you this? Fine, I won't tell you either! @Wang Sicong"

Chen Xiu's reply followed immediately.

Reba looked down at her phone, quickly looked up at Chen Xiu, and then looked down again.

Although I don't know who Shi Chong is, I believe that this person must have a bad reputation, which is why Chen Xiu compared him to Wang Sicong.

Upon closer examination of Chen Xiufa's three replies, Dilraba realized that this was truly a master. He could insult without using vulgar language, yet he knew how to hit the nail on the head, almost breaking Wang Sicong's defenses.

Refreshing the page again, Dilraba suddenly realized that Wang Sicong wasn't just about to break down, but had already broken down.

"You son of a bitch, just because you've read a few more books, who do you think you are? You might not have even read the books I've read!"

"We're just chatting, why are you getting so worked up? Fine, I'll let it go for your parents' sake!"

Chen Xiu's battle rhetoric was almost entirely about chasing after Wang Sicong to kill him.

Especially the phrase "for the sake of your parents," which is basically an insult directed at Wang Sicong.

While there's nothing wrong with what he said, and it's true, should we just say the truth?
Chen Xiu's game-winning shot is a topic that every rich second-generation should avoid.

After he posted the message, he tossed his phone aside and ignored Wang Sicong's subsequent replies.

Dilraba held her phone, staring blankly at the content Wang Sicong posted after his emotional breakdown. It was all emotional outpouring, not a single word of it could be spoken aloud.

After a long while, she reluctantly put away her phone and looked at Chen Xiu with the eyes of someone who had discovered a new continent.

Swallowing hard, Reba said with a hint of slyness, "Brother Xiu, you're really good at swearing!"

"Did I curse at him? No!"

"Forehead……"

That makes perfect sense. The four sentences Chen Xiufa uttered, whether put together or taken out individually, don't sound like insults.

But he can precisely target the points that Wang Sicong cares about and attack them without leaving anyone with any faults.

Reba frowned slightly, expressing her doubts, "I just didn't expect you to talk about people like that in public. You usually seem quite gentle."

"There's no need to do this to others. It's more interesting to ridicule this older...uncle."

"But when you argue online like this, many netizens are watching the drama and making a fuss, saying you have no manners..."

Chen Xiu took the book and looked at Reba with a strange expression.

Reba stammered, "Did I say something wrong?"

"You didn't say anything wrong, you just misunderstood. Even the richest people have normal joys and sorrows. What's wrong with arguing online? Online fights have happened before. Compared to them, I'm nothing."

Upon hearing this, Reba's wide eyes lit up with excitement: "A fight? How exciting?"

"It's nothing. Everyone has moments of pride and strife. Tuoba Tao even wrote three short essays for Liu Yilong, which are recorded in history."

Chen Xiu shook the book in her hand and said this.

Reba pursed her lips, surprised, and for the first time began to realize that Chen Xiu's reading habit was actually quite good.

At least, I'm not afraid when I'm laning against someone.

Even if the other person lacks cultural literacy, they might think Chen Xiu was praising them after being scolded.

Thinking of this, Reba's gaze towards Chen Xiu began to show a hint of admiration.

"Snapped!"

The sound of the book closing drew Reba's attention again.

Watching Chen Xiu get up from the bay window and put the book back on the oak bookshelf, she understood and asked, "Brother Xiu, are you going out?"

"Yes, filming for 'Detective Chinatown' has wrapped up. I need to go to Wanda Pictures to discuss the release date."

"You just publicly berated someone's son in front of so many netizens, and now you want to go and talk to them about cooperation?"

"What's the big deal? If Lao Wang doesn't even have this much magnanimity, then I should finish the split as soon as possible and find another partner. That's necessary."

Chen Xiu tapped Reba's forehead and headed towards the door.

Watching his departing figure, Reba's face was flushed, and her eyes seemed to sparkle with stars.

(End of this chapter)