【Tsk, tsk, I've seen plenty of white lotuses, but you're the first one I've seen this pure.】
【Sisters, do you still remember the commotion when Ling Ling played the Heavenly Child Goddess last time? It was this woman who instigated things and caused Ling Ling to be scolded, only to feign innocence afterward and shift all the blame to others.】
【Yeah, I remember her. I thought she was hypocritical even then, and now she looks even more disgusting!】
【Shameless! I hate this kind of woman who destroys other people's families the most. My mother was forced to jump off a building by her lover.】
【Ling Ling is such a good person, why would you do this to her? Has a dog eaten your conscience?】
【You want to step on my Ling Ling and replace her as a top-tier star? Dream on!】
【This woman is detestable. Sisters, let's tear her down!】
Jiang Ling's triumphant return saw her popularity not only undiminished but also increased. Her fanbase was immense and her followers possessed a fighting spirit rarely seen in the industry.
Now, they descended upon An Qiuyan's Weibo in full force, quickly overwhelming it.
An Qiuyan, already enraged, became even more furious upon seeing so many fans lambasting her.
She lashed out, striking at her keyboard, intending to retaliate.
However, as soon as she posted a message, it was immediately drowned out in an endless torrent of vitriol.
Helpless against the barrage of insults, An Qiuyan shut down Weibo and lay down, playing dead.
Jiang Ling soon learned of An Qiuyan being attacked. While she felt no sympathy and even believed An Qiuyan deserved it,
she felt compelled to intervene and mediate, to rein in her fans from attacking others indiscriminately.
After all, the actions of fans reflect on their idol.
How many top stars, innocent of any misconduct or moral decay, have suffered reputational damage and backlash simply because their fans were too zealous, provoking trouble and escalating situations?
Many people argue that since the celebrity didn't commit the offense, why should they bear responsibility for the actions of others?
Firstly, rights and responsibilities are intertwined.
Celebrities and idols enjoy the benefits and attention brought by their fans, and thus must also bear responsibility.
It's impossible to reap all the rewards without taking on any responsibility; there's no such thing as a free lunch.
Secondly, celebrities are public figures. They should lead by example, providing positive and constructive guidance, teaching their fans what is right and what is wrong, and acting as role models.
If they cannot even do this, they might as well retire, lest they mislead impressionable youngsters.
Although Jiang Ling didn't consider herself a saint, she understood the importance of having the right values.
These fans were still very young. For her own personal grievances, she couldn't afford to ruin the future blossoms of the nation.
Despite the fans' fervor, they were thankfully receptive to her advice. Seeing their beloved Ling Ling step forward, they ceased their attacks and no longer troubled An Qiuyan.
Jiang Ling's actions also earned her considerable goodwill from the general public.
The entertainment industry was rife with conflicts, backstabbing, smear campaigns, and attacks.
Many celebrities believed that the more their fans agitated, the higher their own popularity would soar, and they were happy to let their fans create buzz for them, often choosing to ignore the situation.
The consequence of such indulgence was that fans became increasingly wild and reckless.
With the slightest displeasure, they would relentlessly target someone, leading to countless individuals suffering from cyberbullying and abuse.
Jiang Ling's ability to immediately curb her fans' frenzied behavior was far superior to that of those popular celebrities who did nothing.
Having dissuaded her fans and closed her computer, Jiang Ling, utterly exhausted, was about to head to bed for a nap.
It was at this moment that the system's eternally unchanging, mechanical, and cold prompt sounded in her mind.