Perfect Superstar.

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The battle initiated by Lu Chen's fan team on Wave Blog kicked off at 10 PM.

Prior to this, they had successfully dismantled the personal forums of Zhang Xiaoan, Chen Zhennie, and Zhuang Hao, as well as the official forum of 'The Strongest Singer'. Their victories were nothing short of impressive.

Among the four forums, breaching 'The Strongest Singer''s official forum proved to be slightly more challenging, but the other three fell almost effortlessly under the overwhelming onslaught of tens of thousands of IDs, leaving them in complete disarray.

With their initial victories secured, the main forces advanced on Wave Blog!

Though the Lu Family Army, Lu Chen's fan team, had only recently formed, it had grown at an astonishing rate.

Thanks to the immense popularity of Whale TV, the loyal fanbase quickly expanded from just a few hundred members to over 70,000. This army had become Lu Chen's most formidable support.

Leading the charge were Li Mubai and Li Feiyu.

This dynamic duo showcased their skills effectively. Li Mubai coordinated operations through WeChat supergroups, managing over a dozen major groups, while Li Feiyu rallied more participants through live-streaming in their workshop.

Meanwhile, Lu Chen remained firmly in the background.

Given his rising star status, Lu Chen understood that it would be inappropriate for him to personally lead an attack on forums or blogs.

As a public figure, maintaining a positive image is crucial. Following this incident, Lu Chen had gained a small but significant level of fame, emerging as a rising star in 'Singing China'.

If he were to engage directly in retaliatory online battles, it could tarnish his image, making him appear petty and narrow-minded— traits that could be detrimental to a budding celebrity.

Instead, having his fans act on his behalf was not only acceptable but expected. It's entirely natural for fans to defend their idol, and Lu Chen held the moral high ground in this situation. Failing to respond would suggest a lack of public support.

For instance, Ling Xiaoxiao, another contestant in 'The Strongest Singer', had his support base fiercely attacking Lu Chen.

Yet, Ling Xiaoxiao himself had refrained from making any direct statements against Lu Chen or the Stray Cats organization, ensuring that when the truth came to light, he wouldn't be implicated.

Some bloggers even revealed that Ling Xiaoxiao had signed with Juxing Entertainment before joining 'The Strongest Singer'. His rapid rise on the show was no coincidence but rather the result of well-established connections.

Notably, the owner of Juxing Entertainment was none other than Jin Hongwei, the same individual whose contract Lu Chen had famously turned down!

If Ling Xiaoxiao could play it smart, so could Lu Chen.

However, Lu Chen didn't remain idle. Through Li Mubai and Li Feiyu, he set clear rules for the retaliation campaign: target only Zhang Xiaoan, Chen Zhennie, Zhuang Hao, 'The Strongest Singer' production team, and Xiaoxiao's fan club. They were instructed to avoid attacking Xiangnan TV or Ling Xiaoxiao himself.

This was a precision strike.

Moreover, Lu Chen urged his fans to refrain from using abusive or vulgar language. This wasn't just to prevent account bans by Wave Blog but also to maintain the overall image of the fan community.

While complete control over thousands of fans wasn't feasible, proper guidance was essential to avoid collateral damage.

As the campaign unfolded, Zhang Xiaoan's blog was the first to crumble.

Faced with overwhelming pressure, Zhang Xiaoan deleted his posts criticizing Lu Chen, shut down his comment section, and went completely silent, posting no new updates.

Next, the Lu Family Army, under the leadership of Li Mubai and Li Feiyu, turned their focus to Chen Zhennie and Zhuang Hao. Both followed Zhang Xiaoan's lead, deleting their posts and locking their comment sections, retreating into silence.

Without an apology, they had nothing to say to counter the evidence exposed in the viral videos. Any defense would only worsen their reputations.

As for 'The Strongest Singer''s official account, its comments section had already been locked long before.

This led the Lu Family Army to launch their final assault on the fan account of Xiaoxiao's Support Club.

At last, they encountered some resistance. Unlike previous targets, Xiaoxiao's fan club members put up a tenacious fight, engaging in fierce back-and-forth exchanges. The battle raged across Wave Blog, drawing so much attention that it trended on the platform's daily hot topics!

However, the fan club's resistance ultimately proved futile. The video evidence posted by the stray cats group had too much impact. Even Xiangnan TV, a media giant, had to bow to the truth.

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At 11:40 PM on July 28th, Xiangnan TV issued an official apology on Wave Blog.

In this statement, the network expressed deep regret over the violations during the audition phase of 'The Strongest Singer' and extended a sincere apology to Lu Chen.

They announced that Zhang Xiaoan's hosting duties had been suspended, and both Chen Zhennie and Zhuang Hao's contracts were terminated, effectively removing them from the judging panel.

Furthermore, Xiangnan TV acknowledged Lu Chen's talent and expressed regret over the missed opportunity to collaborate with him, while also extending an open invitation for future programs.

The official account concluded the post by tagging Lu Chen FMX and Stray Cats Organization.

Shortly after, 'The Strongest Singer''s official account published an identical statement.

As the top local satellite TV station, Xiangnan TV's crisis management skills were undeniably strong. The release of their apology statement immediately calmed much of the uproar on Wave Blog.

Seated before his computer, observing the situation, Lu Chen saw the statement and took a moment to respond with a brief post.

He expressed his acceptance of Xiangnan TV's apology, his satisfaction with their handling of the matter, and his anticipation for potential collaborations in the future.

Lu Chen understood well who the true culprit behind this incident was. Pouring all his anger onto Xiangnan TV would only play into the hands of the hidden orchestrator.

Xiangnan TV wielded significant influence in the industry, with many celebrities regarding participation in its programs as a badge of honor. Countless third- and fourth-tier stars would do anything to get a chance to appear on its shows.

While Lu Chen didn't need to curry favor with Xiangnan TV, extending an olive branch was undoubtedly the wisest choice.

At 11:50 PM, just ten minutes after Xiangnan TV's apology statement, Capital City TV entered the conversation.

Up until this point, both Capital City TV and the 'Singing China' production team had remained silent amidst the turmoil.

Now that the dust had settled, 'Singing China''s official account posted an intriguing announcement.

Capital City TV revealed that they had signed a copyright licensing contract with Lu Chen, a top-16 contestant in 'Singing China''s Capital City division. His original composition, "Walking While Sing," would become the show's new theme song.

Moreover, Lu Chen was also invited to perform at Capital City TV's National Day Gala on October 1st.

The announcement concluded with the official account tagging @Lu Chen FMX.

Lu Chen promptly replied, expressing his gratitude and delight at establishing a positive partnership with Capital City TV.

It was clear to any keen observer that Capital City TV was gearing up to promote Lu Chen.

Xiangnan TV's 'The Strongest Singer' had propelled Ling Xiaoxiao to stardom, so it was only natural for Capital City TV to back a fresh talent from their own show.

With both variety shows competing fiercely for viewership, their next head-to-head clash was sure to be electrifying!

At 11:54 PM, Tan Hong, a pop music superstar with over 20 million fans, posted his support for @Lu Chen FMX, encouraging him to keep up the hard work and achieve new heights in the top 16 to top 10 competition of 'Singing China''s Capital City division.

Three minutes later, Chen Fei'er, another music industry titan with over 13 million followers, updated her blog, stating that she loved Lu Chen's work and eagerly anticipated hearing his new songs during the July 31st competition.

The simultaneous endorsements from these two pop icons catapulted Lu Chen's reputation on Wave Blog. In just half an hour, his follower count surged by over 100,000 and continued climbing.

Lu Chen wasted no time in thanking both panel judges for their encouragement.

With Xiangnan TV's apology, Capital City TV's support, and endorsements from two superstars, the two-day-long uproar finally came to a close. Even Xiaoxiao's support club fans withdrew from the battle.

The Lu Family Army's counteroffensive had achieved a resounding victory!

Shortly after midnight, Lu Fei's Whale TV live-streaming room was buzzing with excitement.

Fans flooded the chat with celebratory messages:

"That was so satisfying! We crushed them completely!" 

"The Lu Army marches undefeated!" 

"Haha, we need more of these campaigns— it's not enough!" 

"Our opponents were too weak. No challenge at all!" 

"Even Xiangnan TV apologized. Our idol is incredible!" 

"Didn't you see Tan Hong and Chen Fei'er supporting him? Who else could be this amazing?" 

"There's no suspense in the top 16 to top 10 match. General Lu will definitely win!" "What song do you think our idol will perform next?" 

"I hope it's Those Flowers." 

"Maybe Youthful Times?" 

"I think Nevertheless is the best." 

"Whatever he sings, Lu Fei will win and leave Ling Xiaoxiao in the dust!"

Lu Chen, in his live-streaming room under a guest account, silently observed his fans' genuine joy.

He was thrilled too, knowing he had emerged as one of the biggest winners from this storm.

But Lu Chen also remained grounded.

Whether it was the support from Capital City TV or endorsements from Tan Hong and Chen Fei'er, he understood these were temporary, like castles built on sand, vulnerable to the next wave.

As an independent singer, Lu Chen knew that his ultimate reliance must be on his own talent.

Walking this thorny yet flower-strewn path, he resolved to stay focused and work even harder to achieve his dreams.

Effort and persistence— always! 

(End of chapter)