Translator:Â _Min_
Several images and a video were included below.
The video shows the protagonist from the images dubbing, labelled with Homeward Deer.
Initially, netizens did not take this trending topic seriously.
Homeward Deer was too famous, and many tried to dethrone her.
Periodically, unflattering photos of Homeward Deer would surface, each worse than the last.
But this time, there was a video.
[Fans of Deity Voice from way back, this voice is unmistakably Homeward Deerâs, unmistakable. Her first role had this exact voice, itâs hard to mimic.]
[Not dreams shattered, itâs Iâm entirely shatteredâ¦]
[So ugly, so ugly, I donât know how you could ever call her a goddess.]
[Just thinking about such an ugly face voicing such a handsome character makes me want to vomit.]
[Enough said, Iâve thrown up. I was following her, but Iâm unfollowing now.]
[Thank goodness she didnât voice for Gu Zhinan, who only plays beauties. If Homeward Deer did the voice, Iâd just see her face, and I couldnât watch the show anymore.]
With the manipulation by hired trolls, the public opinion was unusually unified, everyone cursing her.
Gleaming Crystal saw this too.
She had thought Homeward Deer was at least average-looking, not expecting this appearance.
Although many fans professed not to care about Homeward Deerâs looks, the leaked photos and video plummeted their expectations, leaving even her staunch supporters unable to accept it.
Gleaming Crystal clicked her tongue in disappointment.
She had never imagined that a voice acting legend like Homeward Deer would fade in such a manner.
It was a case of reaping what one sows.
She was relieved she hadnât turned down Gu Zhinanâs team.
After all, she was just an ordinary person, unable to compete with Gu Zhinan head-on.
It was just a pity for Homeward Deer.
Yet, Gleaming Crystal didnât genuinely feel sorry; instead, there was a secret thrill in her heart.
She opened Homeward Deerâs Weibo, and under the latest recruitment post, there was nothing but vitriol.
[Why did you have to show your face? Isnât it better behind the scenes? Disgusting!]
[I must have been blind to like you. Iâm disgusted, you could have just stayed hidden.]
[Boycott Homeward Deer from voicing in âThe World IIâ, donât ruin our proud animation!]
There were also loyal fans and rational supporters holding their ground.
[Itâs wrong to judge a girl by her looks alone. Homeward Deerâs talent is evident here; what does it matter what she looks like? Iâll continue to support her no matter what.]
[I donât believe thatâs Homeward Deer. Looks are given by parents and canât be changed, but Homeward Deer couldnât be this sloppy. Sheâs clean and gentle. If someone says sheâs Homeward Deer, so she must be? I could say Iâm the reincarnated Emperor Yin!]
[Front row, protect Homeward Deer! Wait for clarification!]
But these supportive voices were drowned out by the overwhelming criticisms.
Gleaming Crystal glanced over them without further interest and proceeded to voice act for Gu Zhinanâs new drama.
Gu Zhinan was riding high these past few days.
After the video and photos of Homeward Deer were leaked online, her popularity instantly flopped.
She lost half a million active followers.
And these were all genuine fans.
Moreover, a day passed, and Homeward Deerâs personal social media account remained inactive.
Deity Voice did not offer any additional defense, continuing to promote their new radio drama.
The section below was still full of curses.
The ratings for the radio drama âRoses and Light Kissesâ began to plummet rapidly.
The pinnacle of domestic animation âThe World,â which was preparing for its second installment featuring Homeward Deer, Serene Delight, and Upon Brocade, initially had fans ecstatic, now turned to boycotts.
In one day, Homeward Deer went from a celebrated voice acting goddess to being as unpopular as a street rat.
Even the other members of Deity Voice were heavily criticized.
âFeeling better now?â Sister Hua lit a cigarette, âShe must be hiding somewhere, definitely regretting not voicing for you.â
If only she had complied from the start, why would she have to suffer like this?
Gu Zhinan liked a few posts on Weibo, put away her phone, âNo time to worry about her now, the New Yearâs Show is what matters.â
âIndeed, thereâs no need to pay attention,â Sister Hua nodded in agreement. âShe is not from your world.â
Starlight TVâs New Yearâs Show had invited numerous celebrities, leading in reservation numbers among all television stations.
Originally, with the status of Su Yang and Lu Ningsheng, Starlight TV could not have secured them.
However, with Si Fuqing participating, both agreed readily to the invitation.
Starlight TVâs head already considered Si Fuqing one of their own and had scheduled her to perform first.
Si Fuqing sang âMountain Ghost Ballard.â
[Wow, Deity Voice is at the center of controversy, and Si Fuqing is actually singing Homeward Deerâs signature song. Thatâs bold.]
[Stop mentioning Homeward Deer, it brings that face to mind again. I feel sick.]
[Setting that aside, Si Fuqingâs singing has improved. Itâs identical to Homeward Deerâs original, and this rendition is even more melodious than the last.]
[Sigh, I actually still like Homeward Deer. I donât care if sheâs unattractive or overweight, itâs just that sheâs too unkempt. How can a girl not care about cleanliness? That, I canât accept.]
After Si Fuqingâs performance, the female host took the stage.
âOur teacher Si is truly incredible, a talented singer and dancer,â the host smiled. âTeacher Si is my role model. Not even twenty, and her first TV drama has already made it to IFTV. Thatâs an achievement unmatched by anyone.â
This statement caused a few female celebrities in the audience to visibly react.
The host received instructions from the organizers.
Todayâs New Yearâs Show was centered around Si Fuqing.
Handing over the microphone, the host asked, âThe New Year is upon us. Teacher Si, do you have any messages for everyone?â
âFirst of all, I wish everyone a happy New Yearâs Eve,â Si Fuqing began with a raised eyebrow and a smile. âA new year and new journeys are about to begin.â
âRecently, some incidents have made me experience what cyberbullying feels like. Iâd like to share with everyone here how to deal with such situations.â
Her statement caused the audience and other celebrities to sense something amiss.
While Si Fuqing did have a substantial number of haters, a large part of these were anti-fans from rival factions.
But her fansâ fighting spirit was not to be underestimated.
The anti-fans could hardly touch Si Fuqing.
Why would Si Fuqing publicly discuss cyberbullying?
This was the New Yearâs Show!
With an audience of eighty million watching!
With no directive from above, and no intervention from the host,
Si Fuqing spoke calmly, âEveryone knows Iâm straightforward and deal with anti-fans personally, so Iâll take this opportunity to ask Teacher Gu.â
The host was taken aback.
However, the cameraperson had already instinctively turned the camera towards Gu Zhinan.
Gu Zhinan looked bewildered, and it wasnât an act.
[Whoa, is this starting a fight now?]
[Gu Zhinan hasnât provoked Si Fuqing, has she? What is she doing? Even if Gu Zhinan lost to her in the audition of Sui Yan last year, sheâs still her senior. Thatâs not how to be audacious.]
[If âCrossing the Demon Realmâ flops in ratings later, thatâll be a spectacle.]
Gu Zhinan frowned.
She had been tolerant enough towards Si Fuqing. What was she up to, why couldnât she let go of her?
Aside from the audition of Sui Yan last year, there hadnât been any other conflicts between them.
This was a live broadcast of the New Yearâs Show, watched by countless people.
Was Si Fuqing going off the rails again?
But with the camera on her, Gu Zhinan couldnât just pretend not to see.
She stood up, very politely, âTeacher Si, do you have something to say to me?â
Her apparent vulnerability against Si Fuqingâs aggressiveness could only earn her public sympathy.
Regardless of what Si Fuqing said, the advantage would remain with her.
âI wonât voice act for you, if you have any complaints, say it to my face, not behind my back. Be straightforward, maybe then I could respect you.â Si Fuqing slowly smiled, âAlso, those photos and videos you released, the people in them arenât me, youâve mistaken someone else.â