CEO's Sweetheart is a Super Idol

Chapter 270 - 263: A Tangled Mess

Galaxy Corporate Headquarters

Old Mu and Shen Xing were both overwhelmed at this moment.

They hadn’t anticipated that public opinion would reverse so quickly; it had only taken a dozen or so hours for everything to change.

Supporters of Ye Yuwei had actually launched an all-out "massacre" on Galaxy’s official website and the Weibo accounts of people like Yu Qingjia, bombarding them with endless "404 greetings."

Although fandom wars are commonplace, Galaxy had never before experienced such an extensive attack.

Previously inconspicuous within the entertainment circles, Galaxy had now undoubtedly gone viral.

But as they say, "Good news rarely travels far; bad news spreads like wildfire."

The "River powder" fandom, while furious at these "Ye powder" supporters for attacking their beloved idol, were also angry at Galaxy’s numerous instances of "inaction." They retaliated against Ye fans while simultaneously railing against Galaxy.

This chaotic behavior left many new fans utterly confused—had these people gone completely mad?

Lu Bingbing’s Weibo became the hardest-hit zone, with swarms of people branding her as fake, pretentious, and malicious. Her public image was almost completely shattered.

However, someone did benefit from this mess: Li Jiaqi, who was seen as Ye Yuwei’s only ray of warmth in the "Dark Galaxy."

Numerous CP (couple pairing) videos and fan-made essays about the two were unearthed.

In a short time, Li Jiaqi gained a level of attention she could never have imagined before.

"Jiaqi, come and join us later—the producer will be stopping by for a group gathering with the cast."

Just as Li Jiaqi was preparing to leave after filming, the director called out to her.

This caught her off guard. Such gatherings were considered official work dinners, reserved only for key members of the crew.

Seeing her hesitation, the director smiled and said, "You’re pretty popular right now, and the producer wants to give you some additional screen time and target-specific promotions."

Li Jiaqi suddenly grasped the situation but felt conflicted—that her newfound popularity was entirely thanks to her dear friend Ye Yuwei.

Her emotions for the past few days had been like riding a roller coaster; she hadn’t expected that opinions about one person could swing from one extreme to another, then yet another.

She often found herself empathizing with Ye Yuwei, imagining how she’d handle being in Yuwei’s shoes, wondering whether she’d lose her mind seeing all the hateful rumors.

From her perspective, even River fans were already vicious enough, yet somehow, Ye fans took things even further.

More than once, she had wanted to step forward and clear Ye Yuwei’s name, but Galaxy had issued strict orders forbidding anyone from making any comments about Ye Yuwei.

Tencent Company

Wan Kai stared gloomily at the computer screen before him.

He hadn’t expected the Ye Yuwei incident to spiral outwards with such wide-ranging effects.

The so-called "wealthy woman" turned out to be none other than the Wu family’s third young master.

Most damning of all, someone had pointed out that this third young master might have been involved in criminal behavior abroad.

This was clearly an attempt to utterly destroy someone.

Tencent was just running a talent show; there was no need to create grudge matches this deep.

While businesses might scheme against each other for profit, there were still boundaries—flipping the table was never an option.

Sitting across from Wan Kai, Yang Xiaoyue and Sun Miao had different takes on the matter.

The focus of this show’s controversy had initially been about Long Zitao’s outburst, which triggered a reflection on certain societal values, and setting up opposing symbols like "Lu Xu" to boost further discussion.

Unexpectedly, two bonus controversies presented themselves.

One was the comparison between Lv Fangxin and Qiang Yueting’s airport photos—a debate seemingly about appearances but actually centered on the importance of talent versus looks.

The other was the explosive rumors about Ye Yuwei’s unscrupulous pursuit of fame, allegedly involving the top-tier billionaires of Shenghai—a hot-button topic touching societal dynamics at large.

These two focal points had practically taken over the internet, even pulling in many reputable media outlets.

Online influencers who once disdained entertainment stories were now penning lengthy articles about the issues.

It could be said that the show had now entered the realm of nationwide discourse.

"Xiaoyue, going forward, avoid making random edits to any individual’s footage for the show."

"...Understood, Mr. Wan."

Wan Kai turned his icy gaze toward Sun Miao next.

"Editor Sun, I expect the upcoming episodes to highlight more positive themes."

"No problem. I’ll incorporate guidance within the scripted material," Sun Miao replied, sensing that something serious must have occurred.

"However, Mr. Wan, the fierce competition among the companies backing the trainees has already reached boiling point. We can control our own actions, but not their malicious tactics."

Wan Kai suddenly chuckled darkly. "That’s fine. Whoever’s responsible will be discovered. Just focus on doing what I ask."

"Understood, Mr. Wan." Sun Miao refrained from further commentary.

"In terms of management, make sure to monitor visitors closely. Also, trainees are strictly prohibited from giving anything to fans; keep them completely separated." Wan Kai’s face grew graver.

Yang Xiaoyue nodded, hesitated briefly, then voiced her concern, "Mr. Wan, how should we handle Ye Yuwei’s camera time?"

"Treat it normally—all trainees must receive equal coverage," Wan Kai said decisively.

As Xiaoyue and Sun Miao left his office, they exchanged a knowing look.

"Xiaoyue, it seems Wan Kai has faced significant pressure from higher-ups."

"It’s likely so—he just overturned all his original plans."

"Do you think the directive came from the top?"

Sun Miao’s tone was hushed, his expression tense.

Yang Xiaoyue quickly scanned the area and whispered, "Almost certainly."

"If that’s the case, do you think Episode 6 will pass censorship?" Sun Miao asked.

"...It should be fine. Episode 6 is relatively wholesome," Yang Xiaoyue said after carefully pondering the content.

"Ye Yuwei is like an indestructible cockroach—who do you think is helping her?"

"Hmph! I think it’s the people who are attacking her that are actually helping her."

"That Wu guy really shot himself in the foot this time. He must be utterly sick of it now, but he’s disrupted Tencent’s entire plan—Lu Bingbing is finished."

Although Sun Miao complied with Tencent’s demands on the surface, she secretly admired Ye Yuwei.

"That Lu Bingbing has zero appeal to fans and brings no buzz to the show. Tencent sacrificed the ’big catch’ for petty gains."

Yang Xiaoyue also strongly disapproved of Tencent’s decision to sideline Ye Yuwei.

"Maybe Galaxy never anticipated long-term prospects for this venture—they probably think the debut group will only remain popular for three months." Sun Miao chuckled bitterly.

"I wouldn’t be so sure. There’s an inexplicable force propelling this talent show to the forefront. I believe the debut group may actually have lasting success," Yang Xiaoyue expressed her optimism.

Sun Miao found herself agreeing with Yang Xiaoyue’s somewhat idealistic view.

Many in the entertainment industry did believe in such phenomena—involving feng shui masters for blessings, altering fortunes through superstition.

"Xiaoyue, I think we should organize another search of the dormitories."

"Your idea aligns perfectly with mine. To truly control the trainees, we need to prevent them from accessing any outside information—it’s the only way to maintain consistent personas."

After getting in the car, Yang Xiaoyue immediately called the department responsible for this aspect of the show.

Still, news of Ye Yuwei’s reversal of reputation had spread inside the training base.

This, however, incited more trainees to shift from avoiding her to openly resenting her.

They began wondering—if Ye Yuwei symbolized resistance against injustice, then what did they represent? Were they merely charming "puppets" desperate for approval?

Among them, Wang Na harbored the deepest frustration and hatred toward Ye Yuwei because Tencent had assigned her an image conflicting with Ye Yuwei’s narrative.

In Wang Na’s view, Ye Yuwei’s defiance equated to advocating for "women’s rights."