diymy Chapter 77 It's none of my business
Chapter 77 It's none of my business
Although Chen Chen's experience at the restaurant ended with Cheng Xiuxiu retaliating in kind, it also served as a reminder to Lin Jianlu.
That is Chen Chen's bad reputation, which seems to have resurfaced online and even in real life due to the viral video of his confession.
Moreover, after a long period of fermentation, the nature of this incident has long been settled. Unlike the debates among various forces when the incident first occurred, no one can speak up for Chen Chen anymore.
This means that, apart from a very small number of acquaintances who had a good relationship with Chen Chen, and most bystanders who didn't care, most of the people who knew about this didn't have a good impression of Chen Chen...
There was even hostility.
For example, the chubby girl I met at the restaurant today.
Although she actually wanted to use the public's indignation towards Chen Chen to achieve her goal of bullying the weak, which was despicable from the start, it is undeniable that at that time, the only people willing to stand up for Chen Chen were Cheng Xiuxiu and herself.
This is probably what the saying "public opinion is a fearsome thing" means.
Even Yan Yiyan has now begun to show a strange attitude, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
"Little Deer, I have something to tell you."
The time was after school in the afternoon, and the place was the girls' restroom. Actually, Lin Jianlu didn't quite understand why Yan Yiyan wanted to whisper to her in the restroom. After all, everyone had basically left after school, so why not just talk there?
But Yan Yiyan didn't think so. She pulled Lin Jianlu into the restroom, looking all mysterious.
"Little Deer, look at this!"
She took out her phone, opened the short video app, and found a submission.
"What's wrong? Isn't it still that confession video?"
"Look at the data! Look at the data!"
Lin Jianlu frowned and looked down at the video's view count.
Ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, millions, tens of thousands...
"My God, over twenty million???"
"Yeah, I don't know what's going on, but recently the number of views for this video has suddenly skyrocketed, like it's on a rocket, shooting upwards at lightning speed! It's scary to watch."
Looking at Yan Yiyan's barely suppressed smile, Lin Jianlu realized that it wasn't fear she was experiencing.
"So what you mean is?"
Upon hearing this, Yan Yiyan bit her lip, looking mysterious.
"I suspect that the video's popularity might be related to some other factors."
Of course it is. If it weren't for the fact that God O brings his own traffic, how could this be possible?
Of course, Lin Jianlu knew that this wasn't what Yan Yiyan wanted to ask.
"Is Chen Chen somewhat controversial?"
See? She knew that was exactly what she wanted to ask.
Lin Jianlu smiled and nodded:
"Yes, I think your video and Chen Chen's current infamy have mutually benefited each other."
Upon hearing this, Yan Yiyan couldn't help but bite her lip.
"I never imagined we'd still make it big by exploiting negative online traffic..."
Yes, if the main character of the video wasn't Chen Chen, this video would most likely only be popular for a few days before quickly fading into obscurity.
It's nothing like it is now. When Lin Jianlu opened the comments page, whether it was feminists, Kugou, or Zhoupi, they were all participating in the event in the comments section. Moreover, many of the "Zero Guards" had distanced themselves from Chen Chen.
This guy's infamy is now known to everyone.
"So what are your thoughts?" Lin Jianlu asked. "This video is doing so well right now, it's a perfect opportunity to build a fanbase. The Cullinan fragments are practically beckoning you."
"But you don't make money from hacking traffic..." Yan Yiyan pouted.
"Furthermore, judging from the comments section, I don't think I'll be able to create content that satisfies these people in the future..."
Lin Jianlu shook her head: "Why can't you create anything? Why don't you just join them in criticizing Chen Chen?"
"Oh, don't even mention it..." Yan Yiyan rubbed her hair, both angry and flustered, stomping her feet. "I only feel physical sympathy for Chen Chen now, you know? Even if he really did that kind of thing, all he should do is criticize him and make him apologize, that's all. Why would he be cursed so viciously, or even have his ancestors dragged out and whipped? Let me tell you, some people's insults have absolutely no bottom line, it's like they grew up in a cesspool."
Lin Jianlu glanced at Yan Yiyan and smiled helplessly. It seemed that this guy had finally realized just how interesting the current online public opinion environment had become.
"Actually, I think you could try deleting the video."
She suddenly spoke up, revealing a solution that could solve everything once and for all.
But Yan Yiyan shook her head helplessly upon hearing this:
"This doesn't feel right. This isn't my number; it's the number for our school newspaper."
"It's okay, if you don't want to delete it, you don't have to," Lin Jianlu said with an indifferent shrug.
Actually, she didn't want it deleted either. The reason was the events of noon and last night. This absurd and abnormal public opinion atmosphere completely ignited her desire to investigate, to the point that she even suspected that there seemed to be an invisible hand using this event to push things along, trying to completely criticize and discredit Chen Chen.
But she felt that Chen Chen was quite indifferent. Even though his clothes were messed up like that today, most people would be furious, but he acted like nothing had happened and even had the leisure to flirt with Cheng Xiuxiu.
Since he himself isn't in a hurry, why should she be in a hurry for him?
"Is there anything else? If not, I'm leaving."
Lin Jianlu said, intending to turn and leave.
She wanted to go back as soon as possible to find out what happened to Ming's mother.
"Stop, stop, stop for a second!" Yan Yiyan hurriedly stopped Lin Jianlu.
"What's wrong?"
The girl slightly pursed her lips, her large, bright eyes fixed on Lin Jianlu:
"Little Deer, about yesterday..."
"Thank you for taking me to the hospital yesterday."
"No...it's not about that..."
"What is it?"
"Well..." Yan Yiyan blushed, stammered for a long time, and finally stammered out:
"Kiss...kiss..."
She definitely meant to say kiss!
But Lin Jianlu would never let her say it aloud!
"It seems you've misunderstood. What happened yesterday wasn't a kiss." Lin Jianlu smiled. "I saw something dirty on your face at the time, but I wasn't wearing my glasses, so I couldn't see clearly what it was. That's why I got it wrong."
"Well……"
Yan Yiyan seemed surprised that Lin Jianlu would strike first, and looked bewildered when she heard the explanation.
But after a brief silence, she clenched her fists again.
"Little Deer, you..."
"What's wrong?" Lin Jianlu, who was about to leave, turned back.
"Don't you think Chen Chen is really about to leave you?" The girl raised her head, her delicate and beautiful face flushed red, showing a stubborn and obstinate look.
"Huh?" Lin Jianlu was stunned for a moment, then smiled:
"Whether he leaves or not, what does it have to do with me?"