Chapter 249: Chapter 175: No Choice But to Apologize to the Entire Internet

Was Ganjiang University’s dance department really that incredible? To think a prodigy like that could emerge just from auditing classes.

Naturally, Chen Jincheng’s response quickly reached Ganjiang University.

Although Huang Yanfang was the vice principal, she cared deeply about the dance department. She was putting a great deal of effort into its upcoming 40th-anniversary celebration, determined to make it a success. She had even invited several friends from the National Dance Association to attend.

Part of the reason for backing Chen Jincheng was to drum up some attention. After all, Ganjiang University’s dance department wasn’t very well-known, and they wanted to boost its profile.

And just like that, everyone now knew about Ganjiang University’s dance department.

Especially after Chen Jincheng’s response, which seemed to have pushed the department into the spotlight. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Of course, there were other reasons. She had seen the dance instructors and students rehearsing Subject Three and had truly felt the original essence of dance—that it was something that brought people joy. Plus, Chen Jincheng was, in fact, a graduate of Ganjiang University.

"Did Chen Jincheng ever audit classes in the dance department?" Huang Yanfang asked a middle-aged woman with glasses, surprised after reading his response.

"Principal Huang, I’m not sure about the specifics. However, there was a handsome male student who once snuck into the girls’ dance studio. He was even chased out by security. People said he was there to hit on girls. That student was probably Chen Jincheng."

The middle-aged woman with glasses answered ambiguously.

In fact, she had just made the whole story up on the spot. Since Chen Jincheng had already claimed he audited classes in the dance department, the story had to exist, whether it was true or not.

’We have to seize this opportunity for publicity. Besides, I’ve been in charge of the dance department for all these years, so if we capitalize on this fame, the credit will be mine.’

’Now that Chen Jincheng is coming, I’ll have a chat with him about his time auditing classes. Of course, I’ll have to get him to invent some interesting anecdotes about him and the dance department. People love to hear those kinds of stories.’

’Naturally, the overall tone has to be positive and morally upright.’

...

Meanwhile, Luo Xiaozhu was already having a good time in a different hotel suite, having forgotten all about the online drama.

He knew his company would handle the public relations for him.

So, after his fun, he lay with his arms around the two young models.

He was in town this time to film *Extreme Challenge*. The room had been arranged by the production team, so of course he wouldn’t dare invite girls over. That would be self-sabotage.

His girlfriend still had plenty of friends in the industry, so the news would definitely get back to her in an instant.

At the same time, he hadn’t forgotten about his situation online.

Just then, his agent’s call came in. He answered immediately. "Is the PR plan ready? What do you need me to do?"

But his agent didn’t answer right away. After a moment of silence, he said, "Xiaozhu, record a video and apologize to the entire internet. Say you should have been more careful with your words, that you shouldn’t have been so arrogant and conceited, and that you viewed dance with a narrow-minded perspective!"

"What?" Luo Xiaozhu was dumbfounded. "Are you doing PR for me or for Chen Jincheng?"

’What the hell? Are they trying to screw me over?’

’Telling me to apologize?’

’Is this a joke?’

The agent knew Luo Xiaozhu would find this hard to accept, but there was no other choice. He could only say, "Right now, Zhang Ao’ai’s ’Booty Dance’ video already has 15 million likes. Do you have any idea how many people are DISSING you?"

"Moreover, the video’s stats are still climbing. Soon, the entire internet will be DISSING you. Do you understand the consequences of this kind of public opinion? Your public image will hit rock bottom. You’ll constantly be dragged out and mocked."

"And that’s not even the most important part. The Ganjiang University dance department has come out to endorse Chen Jincheng. On top of that, Huang Yanfang—a Lotus Award winner, dance professor, and member of the National Dance Association—has also supported Chen Jincheng’s views, saying that dance should be appreciated by everyone, both highbrow and lowbrow."

"So, whether you look at public opinion or authoritative backing, the situation is terrible for you. An apology will definitely hurt you, but it’s the best option right now."

Luo Xiaozhu was completely stunned. "How did it come to this? You’ve got to be kidding me."

He couldn’t believe it. He had just spent a little time fooling around with two models at a hotel, and things had escalated this far?

He, of all people, knew the prestige of the Lotus Award and the authority of a committee member of the National Dance Association. He himself was a member of the association.

His agent quickly added, "Your only option now is to offer a sincere apology and then lie low. Based on how things look online, the Ganjiang University dance department wants to ride this wave of popularity, so your issue will likely be forgotten soon."

"I get it." Luo Xiaozhu sighed, then took out his phone and started recording a video. "Hello everyone, this is Luo Xiaozhu. I’m truly sorry for taking up public resources with this online matter. I also want to apologize for my arrogant and reckless statements..."

No matter how pissed off he was, this was his only choice.

It was so damn frustrating.

He tried to promote a dance video for his apprentice and ended up taking such a major fall himself.

He was probably going to become the laughingstock of the industry over this.

After recording the video, Luo Xiaozhu uploaded it to his Tiao Yin account through gritted teeth.

’The public opinion is against me for now, so I’ll just endure it. But he better not give me an opening. Otherwise, I’ll make that Chen Jincheng pay.’

’The guy is just an internet celebrity. With the connections I have in the entertainment industry, it would be all too easy to crush him.’

’He won’t be so lucky next time.’