[Seniors should be respected, but not use their age as leverage]

This is Duan Yakun's latest post on a certain blog, accompanied by a handsome photo of himself reading a script in the car.

"Brother, don't cry!"

"We're here for you, Brother!"

"Who dares to look down on Yakun? Sisters, let's go get him!"

"Who are these seniors, did they earn more in a lifetime than Brother did in a day?"

"Someone revealed it, the senior Yakun mentioned is Zhao Xiaodao."

"What's Zhao Xiaodao's issue? Is she jealous of Brother being younger and more popular?"

"Pfft, old woman!"

"Can't be true? Zhao Xiaodao has always had a good personality."

It must be said that after experiencing early years of being hated online, Zhao Xiaodao has recently gained better reputation through her work and conduct, plus being a fire safety ambassador with Wu Jing, showing a trend of polar reversal.

However, besides Duan Yakun's message, several entertainment gossip accounts claim to have reliable information that Duan Yakun had an argument with a domestic top star during filming and was scolded by them.

Later, there were rumors online that an artist signed by Zhao Xiaodao's studio was in the same new play with Duan Yakun, and Zhao Xiaodao visited the set today, leading to a conflict with Duan Yakun.

Confirmed!

The topic [#Zhao Xiaodao Duan Yakun Conflict] quickly rose to the top of trending topics.

Some say Duan Yakun bullied Zhao Sisi, and Zhao Xiaodao defended her artist.

Others say Zhao Xiaodao wanted to give Zhao Sisi more scenes, and Duan Yakun was displeased, leading to a quarrel.

Some claim Zhao Xiaodao criticized Duan Yakun's acting skills.

Others say Duan Yakun disrespected Zhao Xiaodao's friend, angering Zhao Xiaodao.

In short, it's a chaotic mess, and the truth remains unknown.

But since Duan Yakun spoke up first, maybe he truly has reason?

Under Duan Yakun's message, most comments are from fans who feel sorry for him and encourage him, condemning Zhao Xiaodao as outdated and bullying newcomers. Meanwhile, some Zhao Xiaodao's fans mock him for chasing clout.

Under Zhao Xiaodao's latest post, her fans are inquiring about what happened. Of course, some of Duan Yakun's fans come over to attack too.

The battle between both sides is heated.

However, even though Duan Yakun is quite popular recently, he can't compare to Zhao Xiaodao, a top star with a steady career for over ten years.

Moreover, Zhao Xiaodao isn't known for her talents alone, but her fans are also powerful fighters.

So overall, though Duan Yakun started the fight, Zhao Xiaodao seems to have the upper hand.

"Is Zhao Xiaodao, the flopped old woman, trying to ride our Yakun's fame?"

"Check the popularity rankings, your Yakun doesn't even deserve to carry Little Saber's shoes!"

"Pfft, it's all bought fame. Look at her recent TV series, nobody watches them."

"Which genius fan are you? Do you know what a serious drama is? Do you think anyone can act well in a serious drama?"

"Where did this brainless fan come from? Who knows, maybe they'll quietly disappear next year. They dare disrespect Little Saber? Based on Little Saber's work, you better listen even if she's leveraging her seniority!"

"Don't mind him, Little Saber, he wishes to ride our fame. Wishful thinking."

"Pfft, isn't that just acceptance? Zhao Xiaodao chickened out and doesn't dare to speak."

"Little Saber, bash him, he's being all coy, won't say anything, won't name anyone, a coward, not like a man."

"Hey, the one upstairs, no gender-based attacks!"

"Pfft, Duan Yakun makes himself look all white and soft like an androgynous person, say he's not a man, perhaps he'd be happy."

The internet is a chaotic mess, splitting into two camps sniping at each other, with the buzz climbing rapidly.

Yet Zhao Xiaodao is out having a meal and entirely unaware, until the studio's online PR staff calls the assistant, notifying them.

Zhao Xiaodao picks up her phone, takes a look, and smirks, "Jumping clown."

Lu Zheng checks his phone too, seeing the lively scene.

Liu Qingyan frowns and apologizes, "Sorry for causing trouble."

Zhao Xiaodao waves it off, "No trouble, really no trouble. I've been through this so often, it's nothing."

Lu Zheng pats Liu Qingyan's hand, "Don't worry, Little Saber has faced much slander, she's strong enough to get to where she is now."

"Exactly, exactly, don't worry!" Zhao Xiaodao nods vigorously.

"Aren't you going to respond?" Lin Wan asks Zhao Xiaodao.

"No need to respond to such trivial matters." Zhao Xiaodao shakes her head, "The PR team organizing the fans is enough to strike back. Responding gives him more face."

Lu Zheng browses the trending topics, "Isn't there any news in the entertainment circle lately? This managed to get to trending number one."

Zhao Xiaodao sees clearly, "Because everyone loves watching celebrities feud. Previously, Brother Effort fought over seats, and that went on trending too. I'm now top tier anyway, Duan Yakun is a recently popular fresh face. This old vs new flow feud, everyone loves watching it."

Lu Zheng nods, "I'm stepping out for a bit."

Zhao Xiaodao's eyes widen, thinking Lu Zheng would help defend her. She quickly says, "Brother Lu, this is really minor. You haven't followed the entertainment circle before. I've faced haters worse than Duan Yakun before."

Lu Zheng pats Zhao Xiaodao's head as he passes the door, "Relax, I'm not going to him, just heading to the restroom."

Zhao Xiaodao: "..."

... 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

Twenty minutes later, Lu Zheng returns to the booth.

Five minutes later, the assistant shrieks and rushes to Zhao Xiaodao's side with her phone, "Sister Xiaodao, look quickly!"

Zhao Xiaodao takes the phone, unable to help exclaiming, "What the f*ck!?"

"What happened?" Lin Wan asks.

Shocked, Zhao Xiaodao glances at Lu Zheng and hands the phone to Lin Wan.

Lin Wan sees it, her pupils narrow sharply, "What!?"

On a certain blog, seven women simultaneously posted bed photos, clearly showing themselves with Duan Yakun. Moreover, an audio clip was attached to a top entertainment account's latest post, featuring Duan Yakun and a female executive of his current agency playing with a metal scrub ball.

As the recording plays, the booth falls silent, the assistant's face reddens, Zhao Xiaodao's eyes gleam, while Lin Wan and the other four women look disgusted.

After the recording finished, everyone's gaze rests on Lu Zheng.

"Why are you looking at me? I just went to the bathroom." Lu Zheng shrugs.

He indeed just went to the bathroom, but while inside the stall, he went invisible, got into the car, hacked Duan Yakun's phone, extracted photos and audio clips, found the owners of the bed photos, used those women's accounts to post messages mentioning Duan Yakun, demanding marriage, and uploaded the audio on a pro-Duan Yakun entertainment account.

Lu Zheng's antics took twenty minutes, the issue spiraled in five minutes, and then…

The internet exploded again…