It was clear she was thoroughly disgusted by the whole affair. After an hour of such intense and crude online confrontation, Chen Rourou’s account was inevitably silenced for using too many sensitive words, under suspicion of violating regulations. Although she had been silenced, the online storm triggered by the event was just beginning.
As the situation escalated, more and more people took notice and joined in, clashing with the Spades Gang and Gao Qiang himself. It escalated to the point where, in just one night, Gao Qiang’s "challenge video" skyrocketed to the top of Douyin’s hot search, becoming a phenonally popular topic. Witnessing this, many bloggers also rushed to capitalize on the hype, so denouncing, others supporting, all dissecting Zhang Beixing’s and Gao Qiang’s abilities and reaping significant traffic. With even these individuals riding the wave, Gao Qiang, as one of the incident’s central figures, naturally refused to be left behind, posting several updates in response. Every video, without exception, was deliberately provocative. As a result, within just two days, his follower count soared from over 700,000 to nearly 2,000,000. It could be said he had thoroughly capitalized on the traffic generated by this incident.
In contrast, Zhang Beixing had not responded at all in the two full days since Gao Qiang released the video. This angered many netizens, who felt humiliated. They flooded the comnt sections under his videos with demands:
"Are you dead, blogger? Such a big thing happened, and you haven’t replied in two days?"
"You love showing off on ordinary days, but you turn into a shrinking turtle at the crucial mont; I was so wrong about you!"
"People are mocking you to your face, and you don’t react at all. If you can tolerate this much, stop claiming to be the most authentic blogger on the net. You might as well call yourself the biggest coward on the net, you old turtle!"
"The more I think about it, the angrier I get. I just don’t understand, what the hell are you afraid of a Black Ghost for? Reply to him, kick his ass! If you’re half as badass as you show in your videos, five of him wouldn’t be your match!"
"No, seriously, after all this fuss, are you really just a special effects blogger? Damn it, special effects blogger, what on earth are you pretending to be?"
"It’s not about whether he’s a special effects blogger now. The real issue is, why aren’t you responding? Do you know that by not responding, you’re making us lose face big ti?"
"Exactly, at least grunt sothing, damn it. If you keep silent, even if we want to help you, we’re not justified. We can’t even argue back. I’m watching that Black Ghost and his bootlickers shit and piss on , and I’m damn near suffocated!"
"..."
Netizens vented their fury, hoping to provoke a response from Zhang Beixing. Unfortunately, no matter what they said, Zhang Beixing still offered no response. It wasn’t that he was intentionally ignoring them; he simply didn’t have the ti!
「August 6th, Sunday. 8:00 a.m., Wucheng.」
Zhang Beixing walked out of the Northern River Provincial Martial Arts Association. After two busy days, Zhang Beixing had finally settled his affairs with the Martial Arts Association. Behind him stood a group of middle-aged n, their average age around forty or fifty. They looked at Zhang Beixing, a hint of reluctance in their voices as they spoke:
"Vice-President, you’re leaving already? Are you sure you don’t want to stay for a few more days?"
"Yeah, Vice-President, you’ve co all this way, we must show you proper hospitality! I have several bottles of good liquor, ready for dinner tonight."
"Vice-President, since you’ve been here, it’s only been a couple of days, and you’ve been busy with the induction. We haven’t had a proper chat!"
"Vice-President..."
These middle-aged n tried to persuade Zhang Beixing to stay a few more days. Indeed, as the only Grandmaster in Northern River Province, Zhang Beixing had been imdiately appointed Honorary Vice-President upon joining the Northern River Provincial Martial Arts Association. If not for procedural formalities, they would have gladly made Zhang Beixing the president directly; after all, he was the youngest Grandmaster and entirely capable. And Zhang Beixing had his own reasons for being eager to join the Martial Arts Association and obtain an official identity there.
Seeing their earnest expressions, Zhang Beixing waved his hand. "I appreciate your kind intentions, everyone, but I really can’t stay this ti. I’m in a hurry to get to the police station to file a report. Perhaps next ti!"
"Ah, well, it can’t be helped then." The president of the Northern River Provincial Martial Arts Association sighed, making the final decision. "Alright, everyone, let’s not make things difficult for the Vice-President. Vice-President, have a safe trip, and please co by to guide us when you have the ti."
Zhang Beixing nodded. "I definitely will."
Then he hurried to the train station, boarded a high-speed train, and returned to Shishi.
「Noon, 12:00 p.m. The Shishi Police Station.」
Zhang Beixing ca straight here from the high-speed train, arriving without delay. Seeing the talkative police officer Li Shuo on duty, Zhang Beixing thought, What a coincidence, and approached him directly. "Li Shuo, you’re in?"
Li Shuo looked up, his expression changing instantly. Whenever Zhang Beixing showed up, it usually spelled trouble.
"You haven’t gotten into trouble again, have you?"
"Not yet," Zhang Beixing replied, "but I expect to soon."
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