The Beautiful but Obscure Star Is Targeted by a Scheming Movie Star - Chapter 30

One photo showed Tang Jingran standing while swinging a whip toward Qin Ze; the other showed Qin Ze clutching his face as he collapsed to the ground.

Judging solely from the photos, there was indeed a suspicion of bullying.

Who is TJR? I know who QZ is.

What tier of celebrity is this?

Looking at the comments, it seems he’s an actor from the Gods and Demons film crew?

Isn’t he a newcomer? Why haven’t I heard of him before?

What is the production crew doing? How can they treat an actor like this?

QZ’s fans are all saying that this TJR is bullying QZ on set!

Looking at the posture in the photos, it looks like they’re filming a scene, right?

Exactly, they’re clearly filming. Isn’t everyone over-interpreting this?

I remember who this is now. Isn’t this TJR the actor who got quite popular on that cat cafe variety show?

Seems like it, he looks familiar.

I’ve watched that show. TJR doesn’t seem like the kind of person who would do this.

Right, right! I watched it too, and I actually quite liked him.

TJR, come out and apologize!

Support QZ! Resist violence, resist bullying!

Does he not understand his own status? Looking at the crew’s arrangements, it seems TJR’s status is even higher than QZ’s?

I even saw a clip of TJR leading a group of people away from the set, giving QZ the cold shoulder!

At this moment, someone claiming to be an insider appeared in the comments section.

Let me tell you, TJR is clearly a repeat offender. How can an ordinary actor collaborate with a Movie King in his very first show? Do you really believe it wasn’t through some “connections”?

As soon as this comment appeared, netizens immediately went into a frenzy, and various speculations began to snowball.

To be honest, I was a bit surprised when I saw him working with the Movie King.

Me too. I specifically looked up his background; I didn’t expect him to be a total newcomer.

Can a pure rookie really be this lucky?

He must have used some unknown back door. He even pushed QZ down!

Resist bullying on set!

Ban TJR! Get out of the entertainment industry!!!

TJR, get out of the industry!!

The tone of the netizens grew more aggressive. Some even began to “human flesh search” (dox) Tang Jingran, attempting to dig up “black material” about his past. In an instant, Tang Jingran was pushed to the heart of the struggle, as insults and overwhelming accusations flooded in like a tide.

However, some rational netizens began to analyze the situation. One user posted a photo of TJR being splashed with something, partially obscuring the frame.

I advise everyone to stay rational. This photo shows what happened this afternoon when TJR fell during a wire-stunt accident and was maliciously splashed with something.

Those people seemed to be QZ’s fans visiting the set. Based on the marks on the clothes, what was splashed was likely sulfuric acid.

And TJR himself is currently in the hospital receiving treatment.

Once this photo was released, netizens began to react.

To be honest, I’ve seen TJR’s variety show. His acting is quite good. And who says a newcomer can’t collaborate with a Movie King?

Besides, even if someone wanted to bully another person, who would choose to do it in front of so many people on a film set? Isn’t that just asking for trouble?

Exactly. And looking at the positioning in the photos, they were clearly filming a scene.

Right, even if there was bullying, it wouldn’t happen during a take, would it?

Also, QZ’s fans are going way too far. An actor is just doing his job, and you call it bullying?

Yeah, and splashing sulfuric acid? That’s trying to ruin someone’s life!

Exactly, and the doxxing… isn’t that illegal?

Support rational stardom, reject cyberbullying!

QZ’s fans are a bit much. With fans like that, who would dare bully him? You might end up disfigured.

Agree. Support.

Hope TJR recovers soon!

Everyone, stop guessing and wait for the official announcement.

Opinions online remained divided, and the two factions of fans clashed more fiercely. Meanwhile, the celebrities from the same crew who posted on Weibo to support Tang Jingran were cursed out by Qin Ze’s fans in their own comment sections.

In the Hospital

Yan Jun was listening to the doctor’s report with a grave expression.

“He was brought in just in time. The skin didn’t suffer significant damage, thanks to the low concentration of the sulfuric acid,” the doctor said. “For now, staying in the hospital for a few days will suffice.”

The doctor continued, “Usually, when such an incident occurs, we are more concerned about the patient’s psychological state. However, during the check-up, we found that the patient did not show excessive panic or fear. His mental state is relatively stable, which is quite rare. Therefore, he can be discharged in two days.”

Yan Jun nodded, thanked the doctor, and turned to enter the ward.

Tang Jingran was leaning against the bed, calmly scrolling through the malicious insults and curses on Weibo. Members of the film crew were sitting beside him.

Yan Jun coughed and pulled up a chair to sit by the bed. “Stop looking at that for now. Let’s discuss a strategy to handle this.”

As the director was on set, he naturally knew what had happened. He turned to ask an assistant behind him, “Has Qin Ze posted a statement on Weibo?”

The assistant shook their head. “No, Mr. Qin hasn’t posted anything.”

Whether bullying had occurred was something Qin Ze knew better than anyone. By staying silent, it seemed he was determined to make life difficult for Tang Jingran.

The director frowned. If they issued a public notice to clarify things, Qin Ze’s influence would certainly be damaged, but not doing so was unfair to Tang Jingran. Furthermore, they had inspected the props before filming—especially dangerous equipment like the wires—yet an accident had still occurred. The timing was too coincidental not to be suspicious.

The director asked, “Jingran, what do you want to do?”

Tang Jingran calmly put away his phone, a faint smile on his face as he looked at everyone. “Can I start a live stream on Weibo?”

Generally, when such incidents occur, celebrities are advised against live streaming. Netizens’ language is often violent, and if things aren’t controlled well, it could lead to even more negative consequences.

Yan Jun asked, “Why?”

“To give everyone a message,” Tang Jingran said, raising an eyebrow. “Otherwise, it’s easy to let the fans who support me down.”

The director nodded. He roughly understood the sequence of events and planned to talk to Qin Ze. If they couldn’t reach an agreement, he would have to handle things officially.

The group stood up and left, leaving Tang Jingran alone in the ward.

Tang Jingran placed another pillow behind his lower back, leaned against it elegantly, and tapped his phone to start the Weibo live stream. As soon as he entered the frame, he was met with a distorted image of himself—tapered chin, giant eyes, and an unnaturally high cranium.

Tang Jingran: “…”

No, who is that?

Fans began to trickle in.

【Hahaha, what is Tang-Tang doing?】

【So abstract!】

【I still like it even like this.】

Among them were nasty comments as well.

【You still have the nerve to stream? Get lost!!】

【Get out of the industry!!】

【Go die!】

It took Tang Jingran a moment to figure out how to turn off all the beauty filters. Once off, the man in the frame appeared with sharp, smooth features and pale lips, leaning against the corner of the bed in his blue-and-white striped hospital gown.

“Hello everyone, I am Tang Jingran.” He scanned the vicious comments without a change in expression, his eyes crinkling slightly. “I can see that everyone is quite excited.”

Damn, I’m gonna puke. Don’t let me see your face again!

Shameless thing, go die!

A face full of ‘technology’ and ‘surgical work’!

Wait, are the people above sick?

If you don’t want to watch, then leave. Who’s forcing you?

Speechless. ‘Go die, go die’—did everyone in your family die already

“I am very grateful to the fans and fellow actors who support me. Thank you for your trust.” Tang Jingran scanned the comments, his expression calm. “Regarding today’s events, I only want to say one thing: A straight foot does not fear a crooked shoe.”

“I, Tang Jingran, act uprightly and sit straight. I have a clear conscience.”

The comments section exploded again instantly.

Heh, sounds nice.

Clear conscience? Ask your conscience if it agrees!

Exactly, you bully someone and now you’re making excuses?

There were also fans trying hard to defend him.

We believe in Tang-Tang!

Tang-Tang, we will always support you!

Purity proves itself. Tang-Tang, we believe you!

Tang Jingran looked at the various comments and a faint smile played on his lips. “I hope those who are throwing mud at me can maintain this energy. I have already taken screenshots and saved your IDs and comments.”

“According to Article 246 of the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China, anyone who publicly insults another person or fabricates facts to defame them by violence or other methods, if the circumstances are serious, shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than three years, criminal detention, public surveillance, or deprivation of political rights.”

“I will file a lawsuit according to the law,” he said sincerely, his expression serious. “The internet is not a place beyond the law; everyone must be responsible for what they say. I hope that in the end, you can maintain the same arrogance you have now.”

As soon as Tang Jingran said this, more than half of the cursing in the comments disappeared instantly.

“Lastly, a word of advice for everyone: Stay rational and use your head more.”

With that, he ended the live stream.

But in the next second, a new hashtag, #TJR Threatens Netizens, shot to the top of the trending list, and the discourse became even more intense.

No way, he actually dares to threaten us!

I’ve seen everything now. An actor actually dares to talk to us like that!

Who does he think he is? He’s just a newcomer!

Exactly! QZ’s fans are not to be trifled with!

Boycott TJR! Let him know how powerful we are!

Wait, do you guys have holes in your brains?

So what if he’s an actor? Actors are people too. You’re allowed to talk about him, but he’s not allowed to talk about you?

Exactly. Besides, what he said is right. The internet isn’t a lawless place.

Support TJR! Those keyboard warriors need to be taught a lesson!

You guys cursed him so harshly, and he’s not allowed to fight back? He doesn’t owe you anything!】

To the people above: Did you get paid by TJR?

Paid my ass. We’re just looking at the facts.

Tang Jingran rubbed his temples, planning to lie down and rest. Just as he pulled the pillow from behind his back, his phone rang with a new call.

The screen displayed: Gong Yingxiao.

Tang Jingran tapped the screen to dismiss it, but a second later, another call notification popped up.

Tang Jingran: “…”

He watched the screen silently until it timed out and went dark, only for it to light up again a second later.

“Hello.”