[Damn, this is explosive?]
[It’s really all about Shao Yuye?!]
[Obviously! Those two photos are solid proof. Let’s see how those brain-dead fans are going to spin this one!]
[Just a passerby, not taking sides. Let’s let the drama simmer a little longer~]
Although it was already late at night and the traffic wasn’t as high as during the day, there were still plenty of night owls awake. The gossip accounts came prepared. They didn’t bother with vague hints or teasing. They released the photos directly, quickly and ruthlessly, catching everyone completely off guard.
That night was nothing short of chaotic.
Speculation spread across every major social media platform.
Soon, another post shot to the top of the trending discussions:
[I wonder if anyone remembers this old gossip? About Shao Yuye’s contract termination with GML…
[The more I think about it, the scarier it gets. Could it be that GML already knew something, which is why they suddenly terminated Shao Yuye’s contract?
[After all, he had already been announced as their Asia-Pacific spokesperson. That title carried considerable weight.
[Come to think of it, at the StarShow gala, Shao Yuye wasn’t even wearing GML’s outfit. Instead, he was dressed by CY.
[Doesn’t that seem strange?]
[Wow… so people inside the industry already knew! GML really handled this well. I’m officially a fan!]
[The deeper people dig, the more believable this scandal becomes. So it’s probably true that he’s being kept by a rich woman, right? Shao Yuye doesn’t even have a powerful background. That brooch was worth over thirty million yuan, it already sounded ridiculous back then!]
[Well… not exactly. The brooch isn’t really evidence against Shao Yuye, since God Zhou Shen wore the exact same one.]
[Either way, I feel like there’s still a lot more to uncover.]
Early the next morning, Shao Yuye’s studio released an official statement.
@ShaoYuyeStudio: [Today, our company discovered that certain online users, including but not limited to @UncleExpose, @InternetCelebrityMengjie, and @OldGhostOfTheGossipCircle, have spread false information and defamatory remarks about Mr. Shao Yuye through comments under others’ Weibo posts and by publishing their own posts, actions that are suspected of infringing upon his reputation.
[First, Mr. Shao Yuye respects the profession of being an idol, holds himself to high standards, and respects his fans.
[Second, we once again issue a solemn warning to these online users and self-media accounts: do not maliciously speculate or manipulate public opinion on social media platforms.
[We have already entrusted our legal team to:
- Preserve evidence relating to all relevant content.
- Request that the platforms remove all inappropriate content.
- Fully handle this deliberate defamation through legal channels. We will continue monitoring developments and pursue legal liability against all infringers, including but not limited to demanding public apologies and compensation for emotional damages.
[Our company will never tolerate any infringement upon Mr. Shao Yuye’s legitimate rights and interests.
[This statement is hereby issued.]
After spending an entire helpless night, Shao Yuye’s fans—the ‘Yu Yu’s—finally had an official statement to fight back with.
However, ordinary netizens remained fixated on those two photos.
[Oh? They responded pretty quickly. So why not explain those two photos in detail?]
[Probably because they can’t come up with an explanation! Hahaha!]
[This statement is obviously just meant to reassure the brain-dead fans. After all, Shao Yuye survives thanks to them.]
[What a spectacular collapse. If you’ve got the guts to issue a statement, then you’ve got the guts to clear things up, don’t you?]
[Wasn’t Shao Yuye supposed to be the king of speaking up? Why’s he hiding behind his studio now that something’s happened? The entertainment industry really is a mess. I’ll leave everyone with one sentence: The pretty one’s already in bed, while the ugly ones are still flooding the comments to control public opinion.]
The ‘Yu Yu’s immediately fired back:
[Brother Ye isn’t that kind of person! If he didn’t do anything wrong, what is there to clarify?! They’ve already said it’s slander!]
[So now people can just snap a random photo and make up whatever they want?]
[The people making the accusations should be the ones providing evidence!]
Meanwhile, inside Shao Yuye’s studio, Brother Li stared at the online discourse, trying to figure out who was targeting them.
Normally, when paparazzi obtained photos like these, they were after hush money.
But this wave of leaks had clearly been carefully planned. Brother Li hadn’t received the slightest hint beforehand, and the timing was perfect—12:30 in the middle of the night, just before most night owls went to bed around one o’clock, ensuring the gossip would spread like wildfire.
It was obvious.
Someone was deliberately going after Shao Yuye.
The studio had intentionally waited until morning before making a statement because they wanted to see whether the other side still had more evidence waiting to be released.
Knowing Shao Yuye’s personality, if there really were any scandals, they’d probably involve his impulsive temper.
Brother Li had never imagined that, in this lifetime, Shao Yuye would end up caught in a dating scandal.
The whole thing was both absurdly funny and infuriating.
“Logically speaking,” Brother Li said, “the only person you really don’t get along with is Qi Luozhou, right? But you two aren’t even competing in the same lane. Your resources don’t overlap at all, so he has no reason to target you.”
“It wasn’t him.” Shen Wanwan, who had been standing nearby, answered without hesitation, “It was someone else.”
Although Shao Yuye also believed it couldn’t have been Qi Luozhou, his sister’s absolute certainty made him glance at her, a trace of jealousy creeping into his voice.
“How do you know it wasn’t him?
“Then… was it GML?”
Brother Li looked at the GML trending page, which was filled with praise, and felt it was entirely possible.
After all, the last time, Shen Wanwan had thoroughly made them all eat their words.
Shao Yuye said in a low voice, “Probably not.
“They’re just taking advantage of the trend and piling on while everyone’s down.”
Brother Li frowned. “Then who could it be?”
Shao Yuye stared at the exposed photo of Bai Ling in his arms, lightly tapping the screen with his fingertip.
“Her.”
At this point, some of the ‘Yu Yu’s, who were practically on Sherlock Holmes’ level, had already analyzed both photos based on the timestamps and locations.
[The first photo was probably taken inside Brother Ye’s residential complex. The girl beside him looks younger, so it’s reasonable to suspect she’s his little sister. With how obsessed he is with his sister, the fact that he wasn’t completely glued to her already surprises me.(pushes up glasses.jpg)]
[As for the second photo, when it was supposedly taken, Brother Ye was still filming <Extreme Challenge>!!! I seriously suspect it’s Photoshopped!]
[Exactly! People can really spread rumors with nothing but their mouths.]
[The girl he’s hugging is obviously his sister! Even if it were his girlfriend, what top idol would openly wrap his arm around a woman, walk her home, and let himself get photographed? Marketing accounts, you’d better behave before every one of you gets sued. :)]
[Support Mr. Shao Yuye in defending his legal rights!]
Then someone commented:
[LOL. But is there another possibility…? What if the second photo was actually taken during <Extreme Challenge>?]
[That’s a pretty wild theory… but now that you mention it, it actually sounds possible.]
[So… among the three female guests on <Extreme Challenge>, who could it be?]
The ‘Wan Feng’s immediately denied it:
[It definitely isn’t Wanwan! Wanwan doesn’t have such a timid, dependent aura!]
Jin Xiaoyu’s fans, the ‘Meow Meow’s, also chimed in:
[It can’t be Jin Xiaoyu either. She practically worships Brother Ye whenever she sees him. Her little gestures around him are way too obvious!]
Since both actresses’ fandoms denied it, public attention gradually shifted toward Bai Ling.
The ‘Ling Jiao’s quietly discussed it in their fan group:
[Don’t you guys think… that girl kind of looks like Bai Ling?]
[Honestly… I thought so last night too…]
[So Bai Ling is dating Shao Yuye? Wuwuwu, our daughter has really made it! But what’s with Shao Yuye? Why did he avoid suspicion so aggressively? He kept sticking close to Shen Wanwan on the show and even hyped up that whole ‘Petty Revenge Duo’ CP…]
[Then doesn’t that make him a scumbag? Though I did find a bunch of subtle interactions between them, you know, those secret little glances, looking at each other and smiling. It’s actually pretty sweet…]
Meanwhile, Bai Ling’s popularity was skyrocketing.
Her manager looked at the unprecedented surge in traffic and was practically beside himself with excitement.
“I’ve already planned your next career move. Once this show finishes, you’ll go on one of those outrageous reality shows where a bunch of problematic people live together. As long as you perform well, it doesn’t matter whether you win the final prize. The important thing is getting the public to see more of you. That’s how you’ll rehabilitate your image!”
Bai Ling hesitated.
“But… is now really the right time? He’s being accused of having a messy private life. Weren’t we only planning to ride the wave as Shao Yuye’s rumored girlfriend?”
Her manager looked at her as if she were hopeless.
“Are you stupid? If you don’t reveal it now, when will you? Wait until the second or third woman comes out and tells her story? The first person to speak gets the biggest traffic! Besides, you’re not trying to condemn him. If anything, you’re actually helping clear Shao Yuye’s name!”
His eyes burned with excitement.
“Whether the publicity is good or bad, publicity is publicity. Once you’ve got massive exposure, a good reputation can always come later!
“Just look at Shen Wanwan. How many people used to call her a spoiled princess and say she was annoying? Does anyone even bring that up anymore?”
Looking at the flood of curious visitors leaving comments on her Weibo, Bai Ling couldn’t help becoming excited herself.
Once the buzz had climbed high enough and only one final push was needed, Bai Ling posted the Weibo she’d prepared long ago.
[Hello, everyone. The person in this photo is me. (image.jpg)
[I’m sorry for taking up public resources and everyone’s time, but I’d like to explain what really happened.
[This photo was indeed taken during <Extreme Challenge>. At the time, I suddenly received news that my grandfather had passed away. I couldn’t hold back my grief and desperately wanted someone to lean on, so when Shao Yuye opened the door, I irrationally hugged him.
[He is a wonderful idol. He pushed me away immediately.
[Here, I would like to sincerely apologize to Shao Yuye and all of his fans—
[I’m sorry!]
The moment the post went live, the online buzz instantly doubled.
Soon, #Bai Ling Shao Yuye# shot into the Top 10 trending searches, accompanied by a huge “HOT” tag.