Entertainment: I really don’t want to be a thief!

Chapter 658 We only believe what we see
"Don't bother, we only believe what we see!"

Netizens did not believe what Xiao Liu said at all, and instead intensified their attacks on Wang Xinxin and the crew.

"It seems that nothing I say now is of any use." Xiao Liu looked at the screen of his mobile phone and sighed helplessly.

"These people are totally unreasonable. They just want to find an outlet to vent their anger," said another staff member.

"So what should we do now? We can't just stand by and watch Xinxin being bullied by them, right?"

"I'll go find Director Li and see what he says."

After hearing the report from the staff, Director Li frowned and his face looked gloomy.

"These netizens are going too far! They are simply making trouble without reason!"

Although Director Li didn't know much about what was happening on the Internet, he knew the seriousness of the matter.

"Director Li, what should we do now? Xinxin's side..."

"Don't worry, I'll contact the public relations company and ask them to think of a solution."

Director Li picked up his phone and called the public relations company.

However, the response given by the public relations company disappointed him.

"Director Li, this matter is more difficult. The other party is aggressive and the evidence is irrefutable. It is difficult for us to control public opinion now."

"What do you mean by irrefutable evidence? Those photos are clearly..."

"Director Li, now is not the time to talk about this. What we need to do now is to minimize the negative impact."

"Then what do you think we should do?"

"The best way is to let Wang Xinxin temporarily withdraw from the crew and wait until the storm has passed."

"What? Quit the crew? How can this be possible?"

Director Li refused without even thinking about it.

Wang Xinxin is the heroine of this drama. If she quits, how can this drama be filmed?
"Director Li, I know you are in a difficult situation now, but you have seen the current situation. If we don't take measures, I am afraid..."

"That's enough!" Director Li interrupted the PR company impatiently, "I'll handle this matter, you don't have to worry about it!"

Director Li hung up the phone, his face livid.

He knew that the current situation was very bad, but he would never give up on Wang Xinxin.

"Director Li, are you okay?" The staff member asked with concern when they saw that Director Li did not look well.

"I'm fine." Director Li took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. "I will take care of this matter."

However, before Director Li could come up with a solution, netizens turned their attention to him.

"Director Li, why do you indulge people like Wang Xinxin?"

"You are insulting The Legend of Sword and Fairy!"

"Are you worthy of us fans?"

Director Li’s Weibo comment section was instantly flooded with angry netizens.

"Director Li, have you seen the trending searches on Weibo? Now netizens are saying that it was you who helped Wang Xinxin get the leading female role as a newcomer!" The crew member hurried to Director Li and said in a panic.

Director Li frowned, his face turned pale, and he said with gritted teeth: "This group of netizens really want to create chaos in the world! I, Li, have been filming for so many years, when have I ever needed to use a back door?" "But now it is rumored online that you accepted benefits from Wang Xinxin, and also said..." The stagehand was hesitant to speak. He knew that some things were not suitable to be said, but now the rumors on the Internet have reached the point where they are difficult to control.

"What else did you say?" Director Li raised his head suddenly and stared at the stage manager with sharp eyes.

"They also said...they also said that there was an improper relationship between you and Wang Xinxin..." The voice of the field attendant became smaller and smaller, and finally almost became the hum of a mosquito.

"Nonsense! It's complete nonsense!" Director Li slammed the table in anger. "I, Li, have nothing to fear from my own shadow. I will never let these rumormongers off!"

"Director Li, please calm down! The most important thing now is to solve the problem first and not let these rumors continue to ferment." The stage manager quickly persuaded.

"How do I solve this problem? The entire Internet is attacking us, and Xinxin has also been criticized harshly. How can I solve this problem?" Director Li slumped in his chair, feeling exhausted.

"Director Li, how about... how about we call the police? Let the police handle this matter." The stage manager suggested.

"Call the police? Will it help? These are just rumors on the Internet and no actual harm has been caused. Will the police accept the case?" Director Li shook his head. He knew that calling the police would not solve the problem but would make things more complicated.

"Then...what should we do now?" The stagehand was also panicked. He was just an ordinary crew member and had never seen such a scene before.

At this moment, there was a sudden noise outside the crew, mixed with shouting and horn sounds, breaking the already tense and depressing atmosphere.

"What's going on? Why is it so noisy outside?" Director Li asked with a frown.

"I'll go take a look!" The staff hurried out to check the situation.

Not long after, the stagehand came back with a pale face, stammering, "Director Li, something bad has happened! Outside... a group of people came outside, holding banners and shouting slogans, demanding that Wang Xinxin quit the crew!"

"What?!" Director Li was shocked when he heard this and quickly stood up and walked outside.

At the entrance of the crew, a large group of people gathered, holding various slogans and banners with words such as "Boycott Wang Xinxin", "Wang Xinxin get out of the entertainment industry", "Give "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" a clean place", etc., and they kept shouting slogans at a deafening sound.

"Wang Xinxin, get out here!"

"Boycott bad movies and reject unspoken rules!"

"Give me back the Zhao Linger in my mind!"

……

These people were very emotional, and some even started pushing the crew members and tried to rush into the crew.

"What's going on? What do you want to do?" Director Li saw this and hurried forward to stop them.

"Who are you? The head of the crew?" A girl wearing glasses and looking like a student stood up and pointed at Director Li's nose and questioned.

"I am the director of this drama. You can tell me if you have any requests, but please remain calm and do not do anything extreme." Director Li tried his best to remain calm and said patiently.

"Calm down? How can you ask us to calm down? We have worked so hard to follow "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" for so many years, but you find a newcomer to play the female lead. Are you worthy of us fans?" the girl said excitedly.

"That's right! We absolutely don't accept Wang Xinxin to play the role!"

"Wang Xinxin, get out of the crew!"

……

The crowd around also started to make a fuss, and the mood became increasingly agitated.

Director Li was surrounded by this group of people and felt overwhelmed. He wanted to explain, but he knew that it was useless to say anything now because these people would not listen at all.

"Xinxin, what's wrong? Why are you always making NGs?" Director Li put down the loudspeaker, walked to Wang Xinxin and asked with concern.

(End of this chapter)