Huayu Entertainment Starts with Xiang Yu, the Hegemon of Western Chu

Jiang Yang did not react immediately to the attacks from Feng Shaofeng's side because: I didn't try to put you down.

This time it really wasn't me!

If one was originally left guessing "which treacherous subject is plotting against me," then Yang Rong's tip-off directly revealed the answer.

That brat has so many tricks up her sleeve.

Not wanting to see Jiang Yang rise to power by stepping on Chen Xiao, they deliberately stirred up hatred and tripped him up.

The way it's operated is so skillful, yet you can't find any fault with it.

If Jiang Yang were to question him, that brat could simply shrug it off.

"I was clearly promoting your work."

Those press releases that criticize Feng Shaofeng were all published by marketing accounts, of course they wouldn't be published by the official account of "Legend of Lu Zhen".

However, the actual result was that the comment section of the article praising Jiang Yang was overrun by Feng Shaofeng's fans, who spread rumors about his "fake kicking knife".

Yu Zheng was feeling quite pleased with himself right now, able to turn the world upside down with a flick of his wrist.

Now you know what a marketing master is, right?

Just a few days ago, Jiang Yang was enjoying all kinds of praise and had the aura of overwhelming Chen Xiao, the real male lead. In the blink of an eye, he became a rat that everyone wanted to beat.

It's not that I don't understand, it's just that the world is changing too fast.

Zhao Liying has a deep understanding of this.

"With fame comes trouble. The fact that so many people are criticizing you now just proves that you are no longer what you used to be."

"In the past, people wouldn't even give you a second glance."

"Look on the bright side, this is the price you have to pay for fame. They don't care what you do anyway, so why bother?"

That's what she told herself before.

To be honest, she felt sympathy for Jiang Yang's plight, but also a sense of relief.

It turns out I'm not the only one suffering this.

Jiang Yang smiled.

"Is Sister Zhao trying to comfort me?"

"If you need, I can put in a good word for you."

Sister Zhao is still a loyal friend.

Previously, when he was embroiled in a dispute with Chen Xiao, Jiang Yang helped him relieve the pressure.

Now that Jiang Yang is being besieged, she doesn't mind standing up and making her support clear.

Nothing else, just pure strength!

Her "firefly" (referring to her online presence) previously helped Jiang Yang confront Chen Xiao, mainly to stand up for Zhao Liying. This time, it's a conflict between Jiang Yang and Feng Shaofeng.

Moreover, judging from the publicly available battle situation, it was Jiang Yang's side that initiated the conflict.

What does that have to do with us?

Of course, if Zhao Liying were to personally participate, that would be a different story.

However, doing so would make the connection between Jiang Yang and Zhao Liying seem too strong, exceeding the level of simply creating a CP (couple pairing) and potentially raising suspicions about their relationship.

I appreciate the thought, but I don't need it for now.

Jiang Yang's refusal of Zhao Liying's offer was not only to avoid suspicion, but also because he was not worried about the current situation at all.

Sister Zhao is not one to act impulsively.

Seeing that Jiang Yang seemed confident, she assumed he already had a plan, so she said no more.

Yang Rong, on the other hand, was filled with worry.

"Are you sure you don't need me to contact Feng Shaofeng for you? You two don't actually have any major conflicts. It's just a matter of a few words."

She and Feng Shaofeng were old classmates, and her first reaction was the same as Yan Yikuan's: to play matchmaker and help the two reconcile.

Jiang Yang shook his head again.

If we reconcile now, wouldn't that mean I'm admitting defeat?

Although he has no personal grudge against Feng Shaofeng and doesn't necessarily want to fight to the end, this controversy was not something he deliberately provoked.

But things have already come to this point, so we can only deal with whatever comes our way.

"Don't worry, Rongmei, it's a small matter."

Now that she's calling him Rongmei again, Yang Rong's expression turned slightly unnatural, but in the end, she had no other choice.

What is Jiangyang's response?

It's very simple: use force to overcome skill.

Weren't you guys mocking me for "fake kicking"?

Then I'll kick it for you!

The simplest way to prove that the footage wasn't edited is to reproduce it in public.

You don't even have to succeed on the first try. Even if you try several times, as long as you succeed once, it at least proves that it is possible when you are in top form.

Editing?

No need, these two skills are easy to master!

So at the press conference for "Legend of Lu Zhen", Jiang Yang volunteered to perform.

"I know there has been a lot of controversy surrounding me lately."

"The lack of response is not due to guilt or acquiescence. I believe that no amount of words can be as convincing as a live demonstration."

"So, my friends, I hope you can do me a favor and witness what's about to happen."

"Once you get back, just tell us what you saw."

The audience was both surprised and delighted. There was another part to it?

Good, good, you came to the right place!

Jiang Yang pulled out two prop knives, exactly the same as those in "Legend of Lu Zhen"...

Wait a minute, two?

Does "two chances" mean giving someone two opportunities, trying again if it doesn't work the first time?

The crowd was puzzled.

Jiang Yang didn't explain, because they found out very quickly.

He drew his swords—two in total—and with two swords in hand, he performed a few simple moves to assume a dual-sword style stance, then tossed them aside…

???

The audience was shocked. They thought you were going to recreate the famous scene from "Legend of Lu Zhen" where "Shen Jiayan kicks the knife", but you threw two knives at the same time!

Two swords it is. Jiang Yang kicked the hilt of one sword, and then, with a ghostly movement, kicked the other sword.

The two knives fell one after the other, landing perfectly in Jiang Yang's hands, one on the left and one on the right, ending in a beautiful double-knife stance.

What the hell!

There was a moment of silence, then the audience gasped and erupted in applause.

You're saying I can't play?

You didn't expect that, did you? I can actually kick a couple of times!

Regardless of the practical application of Jiang Yang's performance in actual combat, it was already incredibly entertaining as a way to show off his skills.

I've played both games, so is anyone still questioning whether I can play even one?

Whether the fans are convinced or not is another matter, but the audience is convinced.

At the strong request of the audience, Jiang Yang performed again, and unsurprisingly succeeded once more.

This time, the main purpose was to give the audience the opportunity to take out their phones and record the scene.

Previously, thanks to the instigation of Feng Shaofeng's fans, the "fake kick" incident had spread across the internet. Now, with Jiang Yang's on-site video being released, it has instantly sparked heated discussions.

In this sense, they were essentially warming up Jiang Yang.

Does Jiang Yang actually know how to use a knife?

There is no further dispute at this point.

The little popularity that "Legend of Lu Zhen" had just gained after its broadcast, along with the gossip-loving netizens who were always eager for drama, were all thrown back at Feng Shaofeng's frantic fans.

What were you saying before? What are your thoughts now?

Say something!

The latter was caught off guard and doesn't yet know how to respond.

Who would have thought of that?

Jiang Yang not only knows how to kick, but he also sets a difficult goal for himself, saying that this is not his limit!

Yu Zheng was also taken aback by this.

Even the brat hadn't expected Jiang Yang to break the deadlock so easily; in hindsight, it was almost like he was giving him a free win.

Wow, after Jiang Yang's kick, male actors of his age probably won't be able to get any martial arts roles anymore.

Jiangyang is definitely the first choice!

If you're not convinced, then kick one yourself?