Xu Zifan anonymously sent a message to Adam at an internet cafe: "Your career is almost completely ruined, are you willing to accept it?"
Adam quickly replied: [Who are you?]
[You've seen the online trend; you can still create some buzz by leveraging Qiao Zixin's popularity.]
[How to cook it? What does that mean? Who exactly are you?]
[Newcomers are constantly emerging in the entertainment industry, and you're almost forgotten. Everyone is now looking for evidence to clear Qiao Zixin's name. Whoever produces evidence will gain attention, so don't miss this opportunity.]
No matter how much Adam pressed him for answers, Xu Zifan remained silent. From the moment Adam was released by the police, he hired online trolls to keep an eye on him. He didn't spread any exaggerated or false rumors, but instead kept questioning why Adam was in Qiao Zixin's private room so late, what his relationship with Qiao Zixin was, and whether he was close to Bai You.
At that time, Liu Jie was determined to smear Qiao Zixin to the bitter end, so naturally she wouldn't let go of Adam and Qiao Zixin, trying to confirm their ambiguous relationship. Being put in such a precarious position, who would dare hire Adam, a male model? He'd lost all his jobs! Afterwards, Xu Zifan went all out to smear Qiao Zixin, dragging Adam into it as well. Qiao Zixin's strategy of fighting fire with fire was starting to have some effect, but this didn't benefit Adam at all. If Qiao Zixin had nothing to do with him, he would definitely have gone to see Bai You that night! Why would he go to see Bai You?
The dimly lit bar booth, the single men and women, the suspect being taken to the police station on drug charges—it all seemed far from a good thing. With no one helping Adam with public relations or guiding public opinion, Adam was frantic. He was just a small-time model; his agency had assigned a newcomer to his work, and if no one came to his rescue, he was finished!
At this moment, Xu Zifan's anonymous message was like a guiding light. Wasn't his initial agreement to go to the bar with Bai You just to ride on Qiao Zixin's popularity? Isn't now the perfect time? Although he went from criticizing her to clearing her name, as long as he could clear his own name, that was enough!
Adam quickly posted a video on his account. In the video, he was wearing a hat, his head down, covering his drooping eyes, and a loose black t-shirt. He looked very haggard. He said in a hoarse voice, "I'm Adam. I've read everyone's messages these past few days. I initially thought it concerned Sister Zixin and didn't want to say much. But some people's suspicions have affected my work, so I want to clarify what happened that day. I didn't use drugs, nor did I engage in any prostitution."
"That day, Bai You contacted me and asked me to go to a bar that night. She said she would get Zixin drunk, and my job was to make ambiguous gestures with Zixin when the reporters arrived, so that the reporters would smear Zixin to the end. I disagreed, and she said she was going to find someone else. I've always liked Zixin's movies and didn't want her to be harmed, so I could only pretend to agree. When the time was almost up, I reported Bai You to the police, and you all know what happened next. I may not have handled this matter very well, but I'm really not a bad person. I hope some people can let me go and let me do my job in peace."
Adam's statement still has loopholes. For example, why did Qiao Zixin leave first, and who did she leave with? Why didn't he clarify the truth when he was arrested? Even the police didn't know who reported him. Why would he need to hide something when he did a good deed? But netizens are currently busy looking for evidence to clear Qiao Zixin's name. As soon as they saw his video, they grasped the key point that Bai You hired someone to smear Qiao Zixin, and ignored other aspects.
This has reignited the controversy, with best friends turning against each other always generating a lot of buzz. Qiao Zixin frequently posted photos of herself and Bai You, smiling sweetly and always protecting Bai You, even asking her to be her assistant. These childhood friends were once trending on social media as the most enviable friendship. But what's going on now? What is Bai You's motive for attacking Qiao Zixin like this?
The fact that Qiao Zixin went to a bar and got drunk with Bai You during her lowest point in life shows that she has absolute trust in Bai You. And then Bai You hired someone to take intimate photos of Qiao Zixin with a male model? Just imagine if she actually did it; the rumors about Qiao Zixin's promiscuous private life would definitely be confirmed! How much must Bai You hate Qiao Zixin to do something like that!
Xu Zifan watched the online public opinion trend and silently instructed the online trolls to steer the discussion towards why Bai You would hire someone to take ambiguous photos. If Qiao Zixin really had a chaotic private life and so many men, wouldn't Bai You, as her best friend, be able to take photos anytime, anywhere? Why go to such lengths to have someone stage photos? Doesn't this mean that Qiao Zixin doesn't have any men in private at all?
Many celebrity gossip stories lack evidence. The question is whether evil prevails over good, or vice versa, which ultimately determines whether a celebrity's image is positive or negative. Xu Zifan used a common debating method, employing readily available witness testimonies and physical evidence to prove that most of the negative rumors are unfounded and fabricated.
After arriving at this conclusion, Xu Zifan immediately hired a lawyer to issue a lawyer's letter, suing the companies behind the major marketing accounts!
Qiao Zixin, who had been out of the public eye for a long time, reappeared on Weibo by forwarding a lawyer's letter posted by a law firm, shocking netizens. Her fans flocked to her Weibo to leave messages, asking about her recent situation. After thinking for a moment, Qiao Zixin smiled and posted a selfie with the caption: "The innocent are innocent; there will always be a rainbow after the storm."
Many fans who truly love Qiao Zixin cried when they saw this! Heaven knows how worried they were during the time Qiao Zixin was missing. They were worried that she couldn't bear it, that she was hiding and crying alone, and even that she might commit suicide! They fought on the front line of public opinion, trying to clear their beloved idol's name, but their power was too small, like a grain of sand on the seashore, which was swallowed up in the blink of an eye and was of no use.
It wasn't until a self-proclaimed "guardian" of Qiao Zixin united them and systematically issued tasks, guiding them step by step to help Qiao Zixin turn her life around, that they found direction and gained confidence. And now, they have finally met their goddess!
Seeing Qiao Zixin wearing in the photo
Wearing casual clothes, with rosy complexions and bright eyes, she leaned back on the sofa, looking completely relaxed. They were finally relieved! They hadn't lost this treacherous battle! Qiao Zixin hadn't lost either!
Qiao Zixin scrolled through the comments on Weibo. This was the first time she'd been online in days, and she was surprised to find so many people quietly caring for and helping her. She couldn't quite describe the feeling—a warm glow that made her want to smile genuinely. Everyone was encouraging her, saying they always believed in her. Occasionally, a few comments would appear, but she ignored them. Ever since she learned that Xu Zifan had hired online trolls to smear her, she hadn't cared about such things; it was just a tactic in any power struggle.
Xu Zifan came out of the bedroom after changing his clothes. Qiao Zixin glanced at him and asked in surprise, "You went to the gym again? I think you're already in pretty good shape, there's no need to work so hard, is there?"
Xu Zifan picked up his backpack and went to the door to change his shoes, smiling as he said, "I'm still a little short. I have high standards for myself."
"Are you expecting eight-pack abs?" Qiao Zixin couldn't understand why he suddenly became so passionate about fitness. It was a sensitive topic to bring up abs, so she could only say, "Then listen to your coach and don't overdo it."
"Okay, there's some cut fruit in the fridge, remember to eat it. I'm leaving now." Xu Zifan waved to Qiao Zixin and headed to the gym.
The original owner was a homebody, 185cm tall but only 65kg, so skinny you could see his ribs. He had been eating nutritious meals and exercising every day, and his weight had increased to 70kg. His body had also become much stronger, and he had basically developed the beginnings of abs.
The boss smiled when he saw him, "You're really persistent, kid. This is the first time I've seen such good results from working out. How about taking a picture to use as our signboard?"
Xu Zifan laughed and said, "Never mind, I don't want to be seen by others casually."
"You're so stubborn. With a figure like yours, you could attract countless young girls. They'd be begging for your attention." The boss shook his head regretfully, knowing he couldn't persuade him, and said nothing more. "The best spot in the back is reserved for you. Go on, don't work too hard."
"It's not hard work, you go ahead and do your work." Xu Zifan ran to the innermost spot and started warming up with some exercises. He had just set a goal and would complete it whenever he wanted. He didn't find it hard at all; it was as simple as eating and drinking.
Halfway through his workout, his phone rang. Xu Zifan wiped his sweat with a towel and draped it around his neck, then took out his phone to check. It was an email from a private investigator, containing detailed information about Lin Yan and Liu Jie, including their relationships at school, their opportunities to debut, their connections in the entertainment industry, and who they had ever had romantic relationships with—everything was included, and of course, the price was high. Attached to the information were several photos of Lin Yan and Liu Jie with other people, some blurry, some only showing their profiles, but these were from a long time ago, making them very difficult to uncover, and definitely worth the price.
Xu Zifan curled his lips and readily transferred the money. Having finally uncovered the real information after such a long investigation, Xu Zifan was in a good mood. He went home early and made two bowls of seafood noodles to celebrate, then hired online trolls to release the information in the early morning.
[Breaking News! Lin Yan and Liu Jie became a couple in their freshman year of college, but broke up in their sophomore year and went their separate ways. Lin Yan was reportedly kept by a wealthy woman for two years, while Liu Jie juggled relationships with three rich second-generation heirs. There are photographic evidence to prove it, making them arguably the most bizarre couple in the entertainment industry!]
The long Weibo post was well-reasoned and supported by evidence, and the photos were also quite compelling. Liu Jie's charming smile in the photos showed that she wasn't the kind of pitiful, tearful woman, a stark contrast to her previous accusations of being bullied by Qiao Zixin. Furthermore, the different men accompanying Liu Jie in the three photos caused everyone's impression of her to plummet.
Lin Yan is a rising star that Xingchen has been heavily promoting this year. He has always presented a positive and sunny image. Now, suddenly seeing a blurry photo of him and a well-known rich woman in an underground parking garage, in a wall-pinning and almost kissing scene, is shocking and an eyesore.
Although the photos don't depict actual sexual activity, the relationship between the people in the photos seems ambiguous. Putting aside whether their private lives are chaotic, their claim to be a loving couple of five years is a huge lie! If they really have already broken up and gone their separate ways, then Qiao Zixin's sudden outburst and Liu Jie's accusation that Qiao Zixin is a homewrecker have a lot of hidden reasons!
Was it Qiao Zixin who interfered in their messy relationship, or did Liu Jie come back to rekindle her relationship with Lin Yan after he became famous? What exactly is the relationship between Qiao Zixin and Lin Yan? Are they really a couple as Qiao Zixin claims?