Chapter 817: Si Fuqing: I’m Here, Don’t Be Afraid (1)
Su Yang had been at the top for over three years.
He was a rare talent with both looks and skill, with fans spanning the five states of Great Xia, including men, women, elders, children.
The entertainment industry was a highly complex place, filled with constant scheming.
But it was also very simple, reduced to nothing but interests.
Su Yang became a refreshing presence in this world. He didn’t sign with any agencies, didn’t act in dramas, and didn’t participate in variety shows. He solely focused on recording songs and dancing.
No one expected that one day his name would be associated with such scandalous terms.
[Am I seeing this right? Su Yang? The Su Yang I know???]
[Holy crap?! A big scandal to start the year?]
[These tags are terrifying, each one more explosive than the last. Don’t scare me like this.]
[It suddenly broke out in the middle of the night, this seems planned. Su Yang sleeping with fans? What a joke!]
But when netizens clicked in, they found each tag accompanied by detailed texts, photos, and even videos.
Especially the one about Su Yang sleeping with fans.
The video showed him regularly performing at a bar. After his performance, he didn’t leave but instead handed a drink to a female fan who came specifically to see him.
The female fan, overjoyed and unsuspecting, quickly drank the drink, soon becoming disoriented and being taken away by Su Yang.
The subsequent footage was censored.
Then there was the plagiarism accusation.
It compared a chorus from one of his songs in an album two years ago to an international diva Agatha Field’s song.
The main melodies of the two songs were quite similar.
For a singer who is also a creator, plagiarism is the greatest taboo.
One revelation after another left the gossiping netizens stunned.
They were like badgers leaping around in a melon field, excited to watch the drama unfold.
Su Yang’s fanbase was huge, and his public image was excellent.
When these issues surfaced, many people’s first reaction was disbelief.
[I don’t believe it, I don’t believe it! Su God couldn’t possibly be that kind of person.]
[I’ve always said no one in the entertainment industry is clean, they all have dirt. What’s so unbelievable?]
[Xu Jianian only used his girlfriend fans’ money to support a young girlfriend, at most dragging Si Fuqing into being a scapegoat was scummy. But Su Yang, this isn’t just scummy, it’s illegal.]
If there were no evidence, netizens would have just brushed it off.
But the problem was, the evidence was all laid out, and it looked very real.
Many people were starting to waver.
In Su Yang’s forum, fans who hadn’t gone to sleep were awakened by the news.
Each of the accusations in the trending list alone was enough to incite public outrage, let alone five or six at once?
The forum was in chaos.
Soon, a prominent fan stepped in to moderate.
[Everyone, please stay calm. We’ve been fans of him for three years. Even if it’s hard to fully understand someone through a screen, we must have our own judgment and not be swayed by these rumors.
He has gone through so many hardships and still stood strong. I don’t believe he is this kind of person.
But if he is, we definitely won’t defend him.
If he isn’t, we must unite and find out who dares to slander him like this! This matter won’t be let go!]
Su Yang pursed his lips. “I can’t just sit here and do nothing.”
But he hadn’t figured out a good way to clear his name yet.
Just then, the studio door was pounded on.
Xu Xiyun jumped. “Brother Su, are they coming here?”
“There are security guards downstairs, they can’t get in,” Su Yang shook his head. “Go see who it is.”
Xu Xiyun looked through the peephole. Before he could speak, a voice came from outside.
“Mr. Su, President LI wants me to tell you, don’t covet what you shouldn’t. This is just a warning.” It was LI Yanchen’s new secretary. “But if you beg President LI for mercy, you might be able to be a singer again. It’s all up to you, Mr. Su.”
Su Yang’s expression turned cold. “So it was you.”
“It seems Mr. Su had expected this,” the secretary chuckled. “President LI is busy and doesn’t have time to wait for your decision. If you delay, you might end up in jail with these accusations.”
Xu Xiyun was furious. “This is malicious slander!”
The secretary sneered.
So what if it was slander?
If you have the ability, just overpower LI Yanchen.
But no matter how many fans Su Yang had, he was just a celebrity. Celebrities couldn’t win against capital.
The secretary laughed again, about to say more, when his collar was suddenly grabbed tightly.
“Clap, clap, clap.” Si Fuqing applauded, “What a grand tone, huh? Has LI Yanchen already become the emperor of the Great Xia Empire?”
Xu Xiyun, recognizing the familiar voice, opened the door. “Teacher Si!”
Su Yang was momentarily stunned.
He clearly saw sweat on Si Fuqing’s forehead.
The secretary’s expression changed as he also recognized Si Fuqing.
“Newly appointed, no wonder,” Si Fuqing said coolly. “Daring to come here and act so recklessly, quite bold indeed.”
The secretary frowned. “Miss Si, this matter has nothing to do with you. President LI—”
His words were abruptly cut off.
“Shang Lu,” Si Fuqing called out nonchalantly.
Shang Lu immediately stepped forward. “Yes!”
“Spreading malicious rumors and defaming someone’s reputation, arrest him,” Si Fuqing said, rolling up her sleeves. “Give him the maximum sentence possible.”
“Yes!” Shang Lu twisted the secretary’s arms behind his back. “Behave!”
The secretary’s face twisted in fear, but he tried to maintain a brave front. “Rumors? You have no evidence!”
“Shut up,” Si Fuqing said coldly. “This isn’t your place to speak.”
Shang Lu shoved a smelly sock into the secretary’s mouth. “Didn’t you hear? Miss Si told you to shut up!”
Jiang Changning, who had arrived with them, was momentarily speechless.
She pondered.
Was this the famous smelly sock technique of the Thousand Army Alliance?
Xu Xiyun had calmed down. “Teacher Si, but online...”
Su Yang’s fans were still holding on.
But the overwhelming abuse was nearly breaking their resolve.
They needed a perfect counterattack plan to clear Su Yang’s name.
“Why panic?” Si Fuqing’s eyes were relaxed yet exuded a reassuring calm. “I’m here, don’t be afraid.”