I just want to sell products, but you're forcing me to perform talents.

Chapter 556 The mouse is going to be the cat's bridesmaid!

"Hello everyone, I am Zhuge Bei, a citizen of the capital of the Tang Dynasty."

News has just come in that world-renowned singer Ye Xian was attacked while attending an exchange event banquet in the United Kingdom. The specific details of the incident are still unknown, but according to media reports, there were no casualties at the event, and the assailant was subdued on the spot, which is fortunate.

"The fact that an attack occurred at such a high-profile banquet, and that the target was Ye Xian, makes me wonder, why Ye Xian of all people?"

I feel that Zhuge Bei's suspicions this time are somewhat reasonable. Why Ye Xian? Why not someone else?

[Can we please stop with the conspiracy theories? Zhuge Bei, if you keep stirring up trouble like this, don't blame me for releasing photos!]

[Release photos? Do you think Zhuge Bei is afraid of you? He'll definitely play dead!]

[Our singer was attacked, and you, Zhuge Bei, not only show no sympathy, but you're also playing tricks and trying to gain attention. Have you no bottom line?]

……

Zhuge Bei had been outmaneuvered by Ye Xian the last time and had held a grudge ever since. Now that he learned that Ye Xian had been attacked, he immediately felt that he had seized an opportunity and quickly released a video.

The comments section of the short video was mostly filled with mockery of Zhuge Bei, but there were also many haters of Ye Xian and online trolls from rival groups stirring up trouble.

"Just now, another media outlet reported that the killer's identity has been confirmed. It's a man named Cooper. Who is he? You might recognize him; he's the father of Jasper, Ye Xian's former love rival."

Jasper was imprisoned for violating the laws of the Tang Dynasty. The matter had been over, but now it has taken another turn. Cooper, as a father, is clearly seeking revenge for his son.

Fortunately, Ye Xian was rescued in time, and this revenge plot came to an end.

As soon as Zhuge Bei said this, the barrage of comments immediately exploded!

[Reported! I knew that old bastard was up to something, he's clearly trying to stir up trouble!]

First, Jasper wasn't Ye Xian's love rival; he just used Ye Xian's popularity to launch his own product line! Second, Jasper was arrested because he brought it upon himself. Third, how can the word "revenge" be used to describe Cooper's attack on Ye Xian? This is clearly a fallacy, trying to pin the reason for Jasper's arrest on Ye Xian and smear him!

[Zhuge Bei is always like this, using ambiguous concepts to blur the lines between right and wrong, then stirring up trouble to make people doubt others. Anyway, I've already reported him!]

[I think it makes a lot of sense. A father avenging his son, that's a fact, isn't it? The midnight snack group shouldn't be attacking people randomly, okay?]

……

Zhuge Bei, using his characteristic media persona, immediately stirred up the opposing sentiments. He even subtly portrayed Jasper as a victim and Cooper as a hero standing up for his son. This kind of peculiar way of speaking is something only a seasoned veteran like Zhuge Bei could do!

"I hope Ye Xian is alright, and I also hope that the members of the exchange group were not frightened."

In addition, according to media reports, the delegation leader, Wang, has lodged a protest with the UK delegation and decided to suspend all investment agreements signed by the delegation indefinitely.

Personally, I feel this is completely unnecessary!

This exchange was originally intended to promote the development of both parties. Ye Xian's attack was a personal grudge, and he was not actually injured, probably just a little frightened. If the investment is stopped because of this, then all the energy, resources and efforts that both parties have put in will be in vain. I feel that this is unfair to the other members.

This is not the behavior of a rational person. Perhaps Team Leader Wang acted out of momentary anger, but I hope that neither side will let this trivial matter affect the fundamental purpose of their communication.

Of course, Zhuge Bei is just stating some facts from the perspective of an ordinary Tang Dynasty person, and expressing a little bit of personal advice.

I'm Zhuge Bei, see you next time.

[Damn, a weasel is wishing a chicken a Happy New Year, and a mouse is offering to be a bridesmaid for a cat! I thought he was genuinely wishing Ye Xian and his teammates safety, but it turns out he was just waiting for Ye Xian here!]

[Ha! It's just a personal grudge. No one was injured, just a little frightened. How can you say such shameless things? Are we, the people of the Great Tang, just supposed to be attacked and not fight back when we go out?]

[Say no more, it's confirmed that Zhuge Bei is a lackey of the US, photos are proof! I'm reporting him immediately!]

[A moment of anger? Why don't you go see what's going on? The whole internet is condemning it! Are you the only one who's clear-headed? Do you think you're some kind of saint? Who are you trying to smear? This is your usual way of stirring up controversy. I suggest the Imperial Guard thoroughly investigate this lackey!]

……

Zhuge Bei, who is adept at stirring up emotions, can turn his comment section into a battlefield with just a few words.

#Zhuge Bei: Investment should not have been halted because Ye Xian was attacked.

#Zhuge Bei: Personal grudges should not affect the overall situation.

#The Feud Between Ye Xian and Zhuge Bei

……

The related topic quickly rose to the top of the trending search list, and many netizens were shocked by Zhuge Bei's remarks.

This kind of fallacy is truly bizarre.

Some keyboard warriors and trolls actually think this argument is correct: Ye Xian caused this mess himself, why should other big shots pay for it?

Are the big shots really that free? A two-week trip to the UK, only to have it all wasted because of your personal affairs? All the business research and investment analysis that everyone did for this trip went down the drain. How many people worked day and night to create this plan?

If it's suspended indefinitely now, doesn't that mean everyone's work has been for nothing?

Zhuge Bei's arguments may seem absurd, but they have fertile ground to grow. Many people have joined the discussion on this matter, but most of them are thinking that they cannot let the other party get away with it. Even if the investment is used to restore the situation, it will not be a simple end.

……

The late-night snack group was furious when they saw Zhuge Bei shamelessly trying to gain attention and cleverly shifting all the blame onto Ye Xian. They flooded Zhuge Bei's account to argue with keyboard warriors and reported Zhuge Bei's short videos on various platforms.

Neither side could convince the other, and the battle escalated. Meanwhile, Zhuge Bei, who had gained a huge amount of attention, was smiling as he drank tea in his study.

He was overjoyed to see the data in the backend surge.

"These ignorant masses and keyboard warriors are so easy to provoke. Just a few words and they're already arguing. It's always the same; it's so unsatisfying!"

While refilling Zhuge Bei's tea, the assistant flattered him, saying, "That little Ye Xian really thinks too highly of himself. Doesn't he realize that when it comes to public opinion, who can play it as well as you, teacher?"

When he got off the plane and saw that instead of the concern and comfort he had expected, everyone was overwhelmingly against him for letting personal matters delay important matters, I imagine his expression must have been quite something.

Zhuge Bei looked up at the sky and laughed loudly.

I've finally gotten my revenge! I couldn't get you out of my way last time, but this time I'll see how you manage to turn the tables!

……

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