The plot of Xiao Long Nü's loss of virtue instantly shattered everyone's fantasy of an immortal maiden.
Jiang Nan had spent the preceding episodes portraying Xiao Long Nü as a flawless character, the celestial maiden in every viewer's heart. Yet, with just a short passage and an unexpected turn of events, he had defiled this image.
Unresolved regret!
Many couldn't comprehend why this plot was written or how it impacted the main storyline.
Was it Jiang Nan forcibly disgusting readers, or merely his own peculiar taste?
"No matter how heartbreaking it was before, I could accept it. But this plot is just forced suffering, I can't accept it!"
"Jiang Nan, you old scoundrel, you've successfully ruined a celestial maiden!"
"I can't take it anymore. Just yesterday Xiao Long Nü was my goddess, and in the blink of an eye, she's been defiled. Is it really that cruel!"
"Jiang Nan, you old scoundrel, give us an explanation, or don't blame us for our merciless keyboards!"
"Damn it, bring me my keyboard, I'm charging onto the old scoundrel's Weibo!"
The television drama had already concluded.
And then came this plot.
Tonight was destined to be sleepless.
Countless viewers, their hearts filled with a surge of anger, took to the internet to vent on topics related to "The Return of the Condor Heroes."
#Xiao Long Nü Defiled, Netizens Offer Heavy Rewards for Plotter Jiang Nan's Address!#
#Major Twist, Netizens Begged for Suffering and Received It, Xiao Long Nü's Loss of Virtue Leaves Countless Netizens Collectively Shattered!#
#This Knife is Too Sharp, Discussing the Skill of Jiang Nan's Knife Work!#
#Jiang Nan is Testing the Limits of Netizens' Tolerance, Every Strike is a Bloodbath!#
Weibo.
Wherever there was a plot point concerning "The Return of the Condor Heroes," the comments section was filled with wails of despair.
What had started as a warm and happy family television viewing experience was suddenly interrupted by a plot that left everyone bewildered.
"The family was watching TV, and then this plot made us all incredibly disgusted!"
"Jiang Nan truly lives up to his reputation as a lubricant for family harmony. My wife and I had been giving each other the cold shoulder for days, but after seeing this plot, we instantly formed a united front. We spent half an hour scolding Jiang Nan with my wife, and then we made up!"
"You're all scolding Jiang Nan, the old scoundrel. I want to thank him. I was watching TV with my wife when this plot aired. I noticed my wife's expression was off. After I pressed her, I finally found a flaw. She's been cheating on me for half a year, hahaha..."
"Brother, you too! My girlfriend was also exposed by me. Thank you, Jiang Nan, the old scoundrel, thank you to his whole family, hahaha!!"
"So that's why Jiang Nan, the old scoundrel, wrote this plot. He really made me cry!"
"Brothers, stay strong..."
"Tears are welling up..."
Online, in addition to netizens playing with memes and sharing personal anecdotes, many were earnestly discussing the plot.
Previously, everyone thought they had Jiang Nan figured out, believing his style was sweet at first, then angsty later, and one only needed to avoid the ending.
However, on just the third day of "The Return of the Condor Heroes," Jiang Nan dropped a nuclear bomb.
Many netizens were spewing criticism, but more were analyzing the subsequent plot.
After all, Jiang Nan's reputation was still excellent. Although he had written this disgusting plot, judging by his previous works, these significant plot points surely held deeper meaning.
"I think, like in 'Initial D,' Xiao Long Nü is just a stepping stone for Yang Guo. After he travels the martial world, he'll meet better girls."
"Impossible. If she were just a stepping stone, the old scoundrel Jiang Nan wouldn't have dedicated so many words to shaping Xiao Long Nü!"
"Yang Guo is destined to be with Xiao Long Nü. This plot is definitely going to disgust the CP fans to death!"
"Because I understand the old scoundrel Jiang Nan's style, even though it feels terrible, I still want to see the follow-up. Perhaps there'll be some surprises?"
"Give me a break. I believe in resurrection. But if the first time is gone, where's the turning point?"
"I think the old scoundrel Jiang Nan has personal life issues. Otherwise, why would two consecutive works feature cuckoldry?"
This is the effect of fame.
If Jiang Nan had written such a plot when he was just starting out, audiences would have simply stopped watching, even blacklisting him and vowing never to read his works again.
But Jiang Nan was different. As fans said, after his "training," their defenses were fully maxed out.
Although they were collectively "stabbed" and "shattered" this time, everyone had developed a blind trust in the quality of Jiang Nan's works. In the fans' hearts, no matter how much Jiang Nan "stabbed" them, the stories he told were undoubtedly the most brilliant. For this alone, it was enough for fans to keep following him.
However, with Jiang Nan using the cuckoldry plot in two consecutive works, some fans wondered if his personal life was in trouble.
As the online discussion escalated.
Various rumors began to surface.
#Shocking, Jiang Nan is Venting His Frustration on Fans After Being Cuckolded!#
#Who Exactly Cuckolded Jiang Nan, Forcing Us Fans to Suffer?#
With these statements, the entire internet was discussing this topic.
Many professional paparazzi were even scouring for information about Jiang Nan's identity, hoping to unearth this massive scoop.
Regardless, Jiang Nan's traffic within the Chinese entertainment industry was unparalleled, save for Ting Yu. The traffic such a scandal could generate was unimaginable.
Several well-known paparazzi in the industry were mobilized.
Fans' curiosity about Jiang Nan's identity had also reached its peak!
Kyoto.
Lin Yanyu had just participated in a singing variety show. She had been working hard lately, as the Music Awards ceremony was scheduled for the following year. Given her current popularity and influence, being crowned as the queen of pop was only a matter of time. Appearing in more shows now would help maintain her buzz.
Returning home, Lin Yanyu lay on the sofa, idly browsing for news about the entertainment industry.
As an artist, keeping up with the entertainment industry was fundamental.
However, when she saw the screen full of "Jiang Nan Was Cuckolded," she froze.
"What the heck?"
Her face was filled with disbelief.
Then she clicked into a trending topic.
"Damn it, who is this woman who made the entire Chinese entertainment industry pay for her?!"
"Jiang Nan hasn't revealed his identity yet, it must be because he's too ugly. In that case, it's normal for him to be cuckolded!"
"Inside scoop, my brother works as a security guard at Xinghui. He told me Jiang Nan is dating a famous movie star. That actress wanted to rise to fame by using Jiang Nan's resources, but Jiang Nan didn't give her important roles. In anger, the actress gave him a hat!"
"Bullshit, how come I heard that Jiang Nan was in an online relationship with his girlfriend, not only was she scammed out of hundreds of thousands, but that online girlfriend was also married, and he then wrote these cuckoldry plots out of anger?"
"It's the entertainment industry, everyone in the know understands."
"..."
Reading the various versions online, Lin Yanyu fell into contemplation.
At the same time, she began to doubt herself momentarily.
"Did I cheat?" Lin Yanyu's eye twitched involuntarily.
It was utterly absurd!
She had inexplicably become a cheater!
Not only had she become an artist who wanted to gain fame through Jiang Nan, but she had also become Jiang Nan's online girlfriend.
"Uh... it's not entirely wrong. I did gain fame through Susu, and I was indeed Susu's online girlfriend before..."
Lin Yanyu slapped her forehead.
Instantly, she felt worse than ever.