Chapter 887 - Chapter 887: Chapter 834: Everlasting Regret Part 2
Chapter 887: Chapter 834: Everlasting Regret Part 2
The so-called “old rascal” is mostly just a playful jest. It’s a tacit little joke shared between readers and viewers with Chu Kuang, even a kind of casual amusement.
Yi An seems to lean into this kind of thing as well.
As a fan of Chu Kuang, Yi An does have talent. The plot of *The Lotus Lantern* is incredibly compelling!
Yet Yi An, in the end, isn’t Chu Kuang. He crossed a line that audiences absolutely cannot tolerate, and the result was a disastrous fallout.
It’s likely no one will ever hire Yi An to write scripts again.
For a screenwriter whose rapport with audiences has completely collapsed, even the best script will only add to audience resentment.
Yi An’s future prospects might even be irreparably impacted because of this.
The fiasco of dragging Yang Jian for the sake of dissing *Journey to the West*—it’s a stain Yi An will never be able to wash away.
…
Amid the overwhelming fury targeting *The Lotus Lantern*.
The Blue Star Primordial Chaos Association finally spoke out!
“Recently, a drama titled *The Lotus Lantern* has smeared and tarnished the iconic image of Erlang Shen, which is deeply distressing. We can accept the screenwriter’s reinterpretation of Yang Jian, but we cannot accept the blatant mishandling of the story. We hope such chaos in storytelling can be managed, and we hope someone will restore justice to Yang Jian. To this end, we have officially reported the drama to the Literature and Art Association and requested it be banned. Furthermore, we strongly condemn Yi An…”
The Primordial Chaos Association snitched!
Previously, this association had been heavily criticized and humiliated due to its stance on *Journey to the West* and had stayed low-profile for a long time.
Not until *The Lotus Lantern*’s public opinion took such a nosedive did they finally dare to emerge—and they nailed their timing perfectly!
An opportunity handed to them by their opponent!
Even casual followers who weren’t fond of the association were now agreeing: their criticism hit the mark.
And at that very moment.
Something entirely unexpected happened!
Tribe also spoke out!
It was strange because logically speaking, Tribe shouldn’t have any connection to the Primordial Chaos Association or Yang Jian.
But just now!
Tribe suddenly announced that it would be collaborating with the Primordial Chaos Association to jointly produce a film with Yang Jian, Erlang Shen, as the protagonist.
Shocking?
Actually, not that shocking.
Because the middleman behind this collaboration turned out to be…
The head of Tribe Comics: Ling Kong!
Upon taking the reins of this project, the first thing Ling Kong did was release a lengthy statement angrily criticizing Starlight for its slander of Yang Jian, Erlang Shen!
In the article,
Ling Kong declared himself an ardent fan of The Primordial Chaos. He revealed that from childhood to adulthood, his greatest idol had always been Yang Jian, Erlang Shen—the hero of The Primordial Chaos. He could not stand by and watch *The Lotus Lantern* tarnish Yang Jian’s name, so he resolved to produce a movie to restore Yang Jian’s honor…
“Yang Jian is the hero of our childhoods, and such a hero shall not be defamed!”
Ling Kong fiercely criticized,
He vowed to uphold justice!
It seems he worried his long article might not garner enough attention, so at the end, Ling Kong shockingly revealed a detail about himself. He disclosed that he had to ask his father for help to secure his position as the lead behind the Yang Jian film project.
And his father turned out to be the head of Tribe:
Ling Zhou!
This revelation packed quite a punch, instantly propelling Ling Kong into the spotlight. Netizens were completely floored by the idea of such a figure stepping into the fray!
“Holy crap, he’s the Crown Prince of Tribe?”
“Ling Kong… sounds kinda familiar…”
“Damn, Ling Kong is the head of Tribe Comics, wasn’t he the one who forced Shadow out?”
“Pfft, so Shadow was ousted by this wannabe prince?”
“Let’s not mix the issues—Ling Kong seems like a guy with guts. Whatever beef he had with Shadow is a separate matter. Judging by his current move, I totally back him!”
“Ling Kong’s account has photos of him. He’s ridiculously handsome!”
“OMG, hubby goals!”
“I don’t trust Ling Kong’s intentions. He had a bitter falling-out with Shadow, so he’s probably an enemy of the Three Bros too. Smells like he’s using this as a chance to stomp on Starlight. I don’t believe any capitalist has good morals or a true sense of justice.”
“Why so pessimistic? I think Ling Kong’s move is legit!”
The Crown Prince halo surrounding Tribe was undeniably dazzling. The exposure of such a top-tier scion’s identity immediately amplified the event’s impact to an unprecedented degree!
…
The media came alive with excitement!
*The Primordial Chaos Association Reports Starlight’s New Drama!*
*Tribe’s Crown Prince Ling Kong Blasts The Lotus Lantern!*
*The Genuine Passion of Tribe’s Heir Ling Kong: Yang Jian is a Hero, Not to Be Defamed!*
*Should The Lotus Lantern Be Banned?*
*Kicking Them While They’re Down—Tribe’s Crown Prince Tears Into Starlight!*
*Corporate Showdown or True Emotion? Tribe’s Crown Prince Ling Kong Revealed. Who Is This Young Scion?*
And so on…
Amid these news stories, Ling Kong’s history was unearthed.
Other than his fallout with Shadow, which caused Tribe Comics to suffer under the alliance’s dominance, Ling Kong was undeniably a powerhouse.
He had previously achieved astonishing returns in an investment on another continent.
He led one of Tribe’s departments to capture 80% of a particular market.
He once…
In short, Ling Kong’s résumé was exceptionally impressive!
This garnered him even greater attention, and he managed to attract waves of fans. The media painted him as a young, accomplished capitalist who was diligent and committed.
Meanwhile, *The Lotus Lantern* was in dire straits.
The director, screenwriter, actors—even Starlight itself—were all being dragged mercilessly!
The joint public statements from the Primordial Chaos Association and Tribe, coupled with the narrative pushed by The Primordial Chaos’ fans, placed *The Lotus Lantern* squarely at the center of the storm!
And furthermore…
Thanks to Tribe’s inherent influence, Ling Kong’s personal announcement after revealing his identity drew numerous big-name influencers into this grand-scale takedown!
Source: Webnovel.com, updated on N𝘰vgo.co