Reborn, my online friend is the real me.

After Liu Yifei's company held that press conference, the online trolls scattered like ants doused with boiling water.

Su Yu observed for several days and found that those IDs that were previously the most active either deleted their posts and ran away, or suddenly became "rational bystanders" and started posting things like "I think Liu Yifei is a good girl" and "I hope everyone will view this rationally".

Wang Boxue called this a "massive double standard scene," while Su Yu called it a "massive cowardly scene."

"See, I told you, calling the police directly is more effective than issuing a thousand statements." Su Yu leaned back in his chair, crossed his legs, and looked like he had everything under control.

By mid-November, most of the ginkgo leaves in Beijing had fallen, leaving the bare branches trembling in the wind.

That evening, Su Yu returned from the darkroom, his body reeking of the acidic smell of fixative.

Wang Boxue said he smelled like a pickled cabbage that had been fermenting for a hundred years, and Su Yu said that his description was quite vivid.

He turned on his computer and, as usual, browsed the news.

Sina Entertainment's headline has changed: "Liu Yifei falls into water while filming in Jiuzhaigou; assistant director and Huang Xiaoming team up to rescue her."

Su Yu raised an eyebrow and clicked to take a look.

The news reported that Liu Yifei accidentally fell into the Pearl Shoal Waterfall in Jiuzhaigou while filming "The Return of the Condor Heroes" and was swept by the current towards the edge of a cliff.

Fortunately, an assistant director and Huang Xiaoming reacted quickly and pulled her back. The news report included several blurry photos from the scene, showing only a few figures standing by the waterfall.

Su Yu scrolled down and saw that the comments section had already started arguing.

Some people expressed their concern: "It's too dangerous! Why didn't the production crew take any safety precautions?"

Some people sarcastically remarked, "He even fell into the water while filming a movie. Was it intentional? To gain sympathy?"

Some people even brought up the previous controversy: "Are they scared of being criticized now, so they're starting to play the victim?"

Su Yu shook his head, thinking these people were really bored.

Someone almost fell off a cliff, and you're here saying they're trying to gain sympathy? If it were you, you'd probably wet your pants in fear.

.....

Su Yu opened QQ on his computer, and Anxi's avatar was lit up.

He sent a message: "Have you seen the news? Liu Yifei fell into the water."

Anxi replied instantly: "I saw it!!! I'm so angry!!!"

Three exclamation marks—Su Yu could feel the anger on the other side of the screen.

Su Yu: "What are you angry about? He's perfectly fine, isn't he?"

Anxi: "It's not about that I'm angry. Some people online are saying she deliberately fell into the water to gain sympathy. Don't you think these people are crazy? Who would risk their life to gain sympathy?"

Su Yu chuckled and typed: "Didn't you say you were a die-hard fan? Why do you seem even angrier than her?"

Anxi: "That's what die-hard fans are like! When their idols are wronged, the fans feel even worse than the idols themselves!"

Su Yu found this logic both touching and funny.

He wanted to tease her, so he said, "Fine, fine, you can stay angry, I'll just watch the show."

Anxi sent an angry emoji, then sent another message: "Let me tell you, I also heard a rumor that Liu Yifei's mother got angry on set and scolded the crew."

Su Yu became interested: "Really? How did you know?"

Anxi: "I'm a die-hard fan, I have connections. Don't ask so many questions."

Su Yu thought to himself, "These die-hard fans have pretty strong connections."

He didn't think much of it and continued typing: "That's normal. I'd get angry too. Who wouldn't be worried if their own daughter almost fell off a cliff?"

Anxi: "Exactly! If it were my mom, she'd probably eat the director and producer alive."

Su Yu suddenly felt that the analogy was a bit strange. Without thinking about it further, he continued the conversation, saying, "Your mom is that fierce?"

Anxi: "I'm talking about Liu Yifei's mother! You got zero on your reading comprehension!"

Su Yu: "Oh, I misread it. But your use of 'if' is quite strange, it sounds like your mother's."

Anxi sent a "Shut up" emoji.

Su Yu laughed and was about to close the news page when a thought suddenly flashed through his mind.

No, he seemed to have read somewhere in his past life that Liu Yifei developed a lifelong health problem after filming "The Return of the Condor Heroes," which was apparently a cervical spine issue.

Su Yu stared at the screen, and the fragments of his past life's memories began to piece together.

He recalled watching a video about the physical harm that period dramas cause to actors.

The article mentions Liu Yifei, saying that when she was filming Little Dragon Girl, she was suspended by wires for a long time and wore a very heavy headgear. Later, she developed cervical spine problems, which would hurt when the weather got cold, and she had to wear a scarf all year round while filming.

There was also a video that specifically analyzed her posture, saying that she often unconsciously tilted her head when attending events later on, which was due to cervical strain.

Su Yu's fingers paused on the keyboard for a moment, then he began to type.

"Anxi, I have something to tell you."

"What is it?"

"I think Liu Yifei might have to pay a heavy price for playing this role."

Anxi sent a question mark.

Su Yu organized his thoughts and began a long speech.

"Look at Liu Yifei's stills from those dramas, flying around on wires, she looks so ethereal, right? But do you know how harmful wire work is to your body?"

Anxi: "I don't know."

Su Yu: "Let me tell you, being suspended by wires for a long time, plus that Little Dragon Girl headdress, which I estimate weighs at least five or six pounds, and wearing it for more than ten hours a day, it's no wonder she has cervical spine problems."

Anxi: "How do you know how much the hood weighs?"

Su Yu: "I studied photography, so I'm sensitive to weight. Besides, look at that hairstyle, the hair is piled up like a small mountain, it's no wonder it's heavy."

Anxi sent a "Go on" emoji.

Su Yu got more and more excited as he talked, pouring out all the knowledge he had from his previous life.

"When you're suspended by wires, all the inertia is concentrated in your cervical and lumbar spine, and you have to perform various flips, jumps, and sudden stops. Imagine you have five or six pounds hanging around your neck, and someone suddenly pulls on it—can your cervical spine withstand that?"

"Moreover, Jiuzhaigou is a cold place, around zero degrees Celsius. She was filming in a thin gauze dress, and her neck was constantly exposed to the cold wind. The cold and dampness entered her body, so she will definitely be afraid of the wind and cold in the future."

"In addition, my cervical spine hit a rock when I fell into the water; it wasn't mentioned in the news, but think about it, there are rocks all around the waterfall, it's impossible not to hit one when you fall in. With that impact, my cervical spine must have been dislocated."

Anxi was silent for about ten seconds, then asked, "Is what you're saying true?"

Su Yu: "I'm just making this up; I'm not a doctor. Based on my years of experience watching entertainment news, eight out of ten actors who film too many period dramas have cervical spine problems. Look at those who have done action scenes—aren't they all covered in injuries?"

Anxi fell silent again.

Su Yu, oblivious to the other's silence, continued, "And let me tell you, once you get cervical spondylosis, it's for life. Stiffness, tingling, limited mobility, headaches, dizziness, numbness in the arms, sensitivity to wind and cold; when it's cold, your neck hurts when the wind blows, and you have to wear a scarf all the time. These are the milder symptoms; in severe cases, nerve root compression can make it impossible to even lift your arm."

"The most crucial point is that this disease cannot be cured. It can only be relieved by acupuncture and physical therapy, which are recurring and torment one for a lifetime; most importantly, it affects fertility."

After typing this string of words, Su Yu felt that he had made a bad prediction.

Anxi remained silent for an even longer time this time. After about half a minute, she sent a message, her tone clearly changed.

"You mean, if Liu Yifei plays this Little Dragon Girl, she might get these diseases later in life?"

Su Yu: "I mean it's possible. Whether it will actually happen depends on her physical condition and how well she takes protective measures."

Anxi: "What if she already has these symptoms?"

Su Yu was taken aback: "How did you know she was pregnant?"

Ansie: "I mean, what if! What if! Can you please answer the question properly?"

Su Yu scratched his head, feeling that this die-hard fan was acting a bit strange today; however, he still replied seriously.

"If it's already there, then treat it as soon as possible. First, change the wires. Use the more professional, breathable imported wires, not the old equipment from the film crew. Second, remove several layers of lining from the wig to reduce the weight. Five or six pounds is too heavy; reducing it to two or three pounds would be much better."

"Third, get a massage from a traditional Chinese medicine therapist every day, don't wait until it hurts to get a massage. Fourth, do neck stretches during breaks in filming, and don't keep your head down while reading the script. Fifth, keep warm, use a heat pack, wear a scarf or neck brace, and avoid cold drafts."

After typing these words, Su Yu added, "Of course, these are just temporary solutions. The best way is to film fewer high-risk scenes, but she's an actress, so it's pointless to say anything."

Anxi replied after a while: "How do you know so much?"

Su Yu: "I studied photography, and photographers also need to understand ergonomics, otherwise how can they pose actors?"

Even he himself found the reason far-fetched, but Anxi didn't seem to investigate it further.

Anxi posted another message: "You're clearly a hater, so why are you so concerned about Liu Yifei's health?"

Su Yu quickly tried to salvage the situation: "Who cares about her? It's just my occupational hazard! I feel compelled to criticize any unreasonable filming methods. Besides, I'm a photography student; I might end up on a film set someday, so can't I do some research beforehand?"

Anxi sent a "hehe" emoji.

Su Yu felt that the "hehe" was a bit meaningful, so he quickly changed the subject: "By the way, didn't you say you were a die-hard fan? If you have any connections, you could pass these suggestions on to her team. Although I don't think they'd listen anyway."

Anxi: "How do you know they won't listen?"

Su Yu: "A big star's team would listen to a netizen's nonsense analysis? You're kidding me."

Anxi didn't respond to that, but instead sent a message: "Su Yu, thank you."

Su Yu was taken aback for a moment: "Why are you thanking me?"

Anxi: "Thank you for your serious analysis. Although you are a hater, you are a hater with a conscience."

"That sounds like an insult."

Anxi sent a smiley face, then sent another message: "I'll be busy lately, so I might not have much time to chat. Don't miss me too much."

Su Yu: "Who misses you? You go ahead with your work, I'm just looking for a few days of peace and quiet."

Anxi: "Stubborn; goodnight, bye-bye."

Then her profile picture went gray. Su Yu stared at the gray profile picture for a few seconds, feeling that something was off about today's conversation.