“It’s time for us to act, release that prepared clarification video!”
Upon receiving the order, Hell Ear immediately complied, swiftly posting the clarification video across all major social media platforms almost simultaneously.
The video, meticulously planned by Xu Fei, featured Duanmu Yun, wearing a human skin mask, playing the role of an innocent person.
An innocent person who merely looked strikingly similar to Hua Ling.
In the video, Duanmu Yun repeatedly denied being Hua Ling herself, vehemently condemning the person who secretly filmed her.
As expected by Xu Fei, thanks to Duanmu Yun’s exceptional acting and the incredibly realistic human skin mask, the previously one-sided public opinion online quickly began to shift.
People started questioning the authenticity of the video originally released by Hao, and began consoling Hua Ling, who had yet to make a public appearance.
Once this sentiment had fermented to a certain degree, Xu Fei arranged for Hell Ear to step in again.
Hell Ear posed as an unfamiliar tech expert, analysing the video’s editing components from a professional perspective.
Given Hell Ear’s genuine expertise in this area, his debunking video garnered widespread support immediately after its release.
In an instant, the situation reversed, and the public opinion that Hao had painstakingly cultivated through his PR firm began to turn against him.
“What’s going on! How did it come to this? Who released these videos!”
Hao had thought victory was assured, but after the two debunking videos were released, he became the target of public outrage.
The uproar was so overwhelming that even the expensive PR firm he hired was somewhat powerless to handle it.
“Damn it! Pull back for now, wait until the topic cools down!”
With no other choice, Hao ordered everyone to retreat and lay low, a common tactic.
No matter how massive the public outcry, as long as he refused to respond and there was no solid evidence, the matter would eventually fizzle out.
Hao knew well that the internet has no memory, and with enough money and resources, he could manipulate public opinion at will.
Even if he failed now, he could bide his time, wait for the storm to pass, and then strike again.
Seeing that the two debunking videos he arranged had turned the situation around, Xu Fei felt elated.
At the same time, he decided it was time to share the good news with Hua Ling, who had been kept in the dark.
Though unaware of the details, Hua Ling had been constantly worried about the outcome of this situation.
As someone in the entertainment industry, she was well aware of the terrifying power public opinion could wield and never dared to underestimate it.
“Brother Fei, what’s up?”
Seeing Xu Fei approach, Hua Ling asked tentatively, and Xu Fei gave a slight smile.
“I’m here to bring you good news. After our debunking videos were released, Hao and his crew can no longer control the situation.”
Hearing this, Hua Ling was naturally overjoyed, and Xu Fei continued, “But don’t get too excited yet. This matter hasn’t reached its final conclusion. For that guy, merely facing public criticism online is still too light a punishment!”
