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The speculations from various netizens were hardly a troublesome matter. What truly gave Li Hong a headache was the escalating situation surrounding this incident.
Initially, it began with random internet users and Lin Ruxian's fans getting involved, but soon it escalated into a hot topic as numerous well-known bloggers and influencers chimed in with their retweets and jests. Before long, "Lin Ruxian's marriage" became the top trending topic on Weibo, capturing the attention of the masses. Even P. J. Wan, who had just finished his escapade with his sister-in-law and was preparing to ascend to fame, found himself forgotten by the public.
The online discussions shifted focus not to whether P. J. Wan had been using drugs, but rather to questioning who exactly Li Hong was.
This sudden change in topic infuriated P. J. Wan, who had gained notoriety through his mediocre music career. He had invested heavily to secure a trending topic on Weibo, intending to ride the wave of his scandalous affair to further his fame. Yet, unexpectedly, Lin Ruxian and Li Hong had knocked him off the spotlight.
"Damn it, what's so interesting about a bimbo getting married?" P. J. Wan complained to his manager while lounging on a leather sofa and smoking.
His manager, Old Song, was known in the industry for his talent in creating hype around celebrities. However, he held a low opinion of P. J. Wan, whom he had just taken on as a client.
This guy lacked looks, charm, and grace. If it weren't for his foul-mouthed Hip-Hop style that had garnered a following among teenagers, Old Song wouldn't have bothered with him at all.
Despite his disdain for P. J. Wan, Old Song didn’t forget his responsibilities as a manager.
Recognizing that the situation was beyond repair, he understood the importance of knowing when to back off. He quickly reassured P. J. Wan, "Alright, if it's cooled down, then let it be. You're currently too much in the limelight; it's better to keep a low profile for now. Since Lin Ruxian has taken over the trending topic, you should lay low for a while. Once this blows over, we can think of ways to get back into the spotlight."
Old Song's suggestion was undoubtedly sound; P. J. Wan had already gained considerable recognition from his previous trending topics. It was indeed time to savor the fruits of his success and let go of this particular hot topic.
However, P. J. Wan did not share this sentiment!
To P. J. Wan, being low-key was necessary, but that didn't mean he had to back down. Who was Lin Ruxian anyway? How could someone like her ride on his coattails to fame? P. J. Wan suspected that the recent news of Lin Ruxian's marriage was just a way for her to get back at him.
"This can't just end like this. I, P. J. Wan, am destined to dominate the entertainment industry in China. How can I let this woman ride on my reputation for attention?" P. J. Wan declared defiantly.
Old Song frowned and asked quietly, "What do you plan to do? Your current buzz is clearly fading; you're no match for Lin Ruxian."
"Then I'll leak some new dirt—photos of me and Li Lu in bed together. I refuse to believe that won't get me trending," P. J. Wan said with confidence.
Old Song's mouth twitched; he knew P. J. Wan had no good works to speak of, but he couldn't keep using his own scandals for publicity! If such things got out, it would cause a huge uproar in the entertainment world.
Was he trying to hasten his own downfall?
"Forget it; this would have too much of an impact on you. Besides, Li Lu's husband..." Old Song tried to reason with P. J. Wan.
After all, P. J. Wan was still one of his artists; despite being a bit of a scoundrel, he at least had the talent to make money.
Unexpectedly, P. J. Wan smirked and scoffed, "What about him? Just because that fake celebrity White Face thinks he can compete with me? So what if I sleep with his wife? That's just giving him some face as a washed-up star."
Sighing, Old Song felt he had already crossed the line, but P. J. Wan was even worse.
Suddenly, Old Song remembered his distant cousin who was also a manager. That cousin had a similar reputation—he had slept with someone’s wife and emptied her assets. But that cousin had fallen because he encountered a disloyal woman; could it be that Li Lu...
Shaking his head, Old Song decided not to dwell on it any longer. He had come to understand the women in the entertainment industry; aside from a rare few with deep backgrounds, most were not worth trusting at all.
"You can decide for yourself; I'll report back to the company," Old Song said disinterestedly.
He had already made up his mind to apply for retirement once he returned to the company, to avoid being dragged down by P. J. Wan.
The painful lesson from his uncle lingered in Old Song's mind.
Just as Li Hong was feeling overwhelmed by the online comments, a shocking piece of news quickly overshadowed the buzz surrounding Lin Ruxian's wedding.
P. J. Wan had been arrested for allegedly encouraging others to use drugs!
As soon as this explosive news broke, it spread like wildfire across the major forums online.
On Weibo, the topic of P. J. Wan's imprisonment instantly pushed Lin Ruxian's wedding off the trending list, becoming the number one topic of the day.
P. J. Wan had indeed realized his dream; he was famous—truly famous! The kind of fame that was overwhelming!
In the rankings of scummy men in the entertainment industry, P. J. Wan suddenly rose to prominence, eclipsing Old Song, who had been at the top for the past two years, and forcefully claiming the number one spot.
With this news, there was unprecedented unanimous support from within the entertainment circle. P. J. Wan was simply too disgusting; he had no noteworthy works and relied solely on flashy hip-hop to attract attention. If that were all, it might have been bearable, but what made it worse was his utter lack of humility. After rising to fame on that trashy show, China Has Hip Hop, he became insufferably arrogant.
Even many veteran artists wished they could strangle this cocky P. J. Wan.
In fact, it wasn't just him; anyone who became popular on China Has Hip Hop was generally not well-liked in the entertainment industry.
Hip-Hop is nothing but a remnant of foreign culture, which isn't even well-regarded in its own homeland, let alone thousands of miles away in China.
That said, there's nothing wrong with enjoying Hip-Hop; no one dares to say otherwise. But can you at least take your lyrics seriously? In the past, people looked down on rap, but after Hip-Hop gained popularity, everyone realized that rap isn't without its merits—at least the lyrics have become more sophisticated.
These lyrics are filled with vulgarity and personal attacks; Li Hong has no idea how Hip-Hop became popular.
If Hip-Hop were truly turned into mainstream music by some ill-intentioned individuals, would we then have to invite a few black ancestors from overseas to come and dominate the entertainment scene in China?
Just thinking about this terrifying scenario leaves Li Hong with a negative impression of Hip-Hop.
Now that P. J. Wan's topic has overshadowed Lin Ruxian's wedding news, Li Hong feels a sense of relief. Honestly, he still isn't quite used to living under such intense scrutiny.
Being a star may seem appealing, but it's not the life he desires. Living in the spotlight makes Li Hong feel like every move he makes is broadcast live to the entire world.
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