Chapter 344: Immense Wealth

The uproar caused by Fang Zhou and his team was so significant that even Fang Wenzing, who rarely paid attention to entertainment news, noticed it.

Worried, she sent Fang Zhou a WeChat message to check on him.

“Brother, are you okay? I see a lot of hate online. Don’t let it get to you.”

Though young, Fang Wenzing was perceptive. She couldn’t understand why netizens were so angry; her brother hadn’t cheated on anyone. Searching for true love often involves a few wrong turns, doesn’t it?

Surely, those cursing her brother had also had their share of relationships. Why were they so relentless?

Her mind was filled with confusion. She couldn’t comprehend or respect the internet violence directed at her brother. The insults were so vile that she felt a pang of injustice, even shedding tears for her brother.

Determined to fight back, she created a small account to counter the trolls, though it was like a drop in the ocean and only made her more agitated. Nonetheless, she felt better doing something rather than nothing.

No longer the naive little sister, she wanted to protect her brother in any way she could.

Fang Wenzing sent a lengthy voice message to Fang Zhou, detailing the situation and her efforts. Fang Zhou felt warmth in his heart, but also guilt for causing his sister to worry.

He immediately called her back, soothing her concerns, and told her not to pay attention to online comments.

“Some people are like headless flies. They swarm to anything new and exciting. Once something else catches their eye, they’ll move on. Don’t engage with them.”

He advised Fang Wenzing to focus on her health and enjoy time with her friends, offering to cover all expenses for any activities.

At his suggestion, her mood brightened.

“Can I go out with Sister Wu Shu?”

Her tutor and Chu Xinran’s good friend, Fang Zhou nodded approvingly.

“Of course. You’re 18 and a high school graduate. You can make your own decisions, but stay safe.”

Excited, Fang Wenzing exclaimed, “Great! I’ll plan a trip to the neighboring city tomorrow!”

After hanging up, Fang Zhou’s smile faded. Avoiding the issue was pointless. He decided to visit the company and see its progress.

He quickly drafted a statement online, briefly explaining his past relationships and asking netizens not to invade his private life or waste public resources.

As expected, the post garnered numerous comments and likes, with fans defending him and trolls attacking. Fang Zhou paid no attention to them. He had done what needed to be done, and how netizens reacted was their concern.

No amount of online chatter could harm him now. He had money, a company, and a bright future. The rumors were inconsequential.

When he participated in the love show, he knew the 500,000 prize wasn’t easy to earn. One can’t have it all without some cost.

Content with his approach, Fang Zhou enjoyed breakfast at a local beef noodle shop before heading to the company.

To his surprise, the team members who had drunk heavily the night before had arrived earlier and were already preparing their livestreams.

Seeing him, everyone greeted cheerfully.

“Zhou Ge!”

“Good morning, Zhou Ge! Have you had breakfast? I have some extra rice noodles here.”

Fang Zhou responded with a smile and entered his office, followed by Li Siming and Su Yang.

“I saw your statement. It doesn’t seem to have much effect; people are still furious,” Li Siming said, worried about the impact of the internet backlash on Fang Zhou.

Fang Zhou calmly watered his money tree and replied, “Don’t worry about them. Keep streaming as usual. The attention might still be high. Let’s avoid stirring things up more. I’ll lay low for a while, but you guys should keep streaming. Just make sure the moderators mute anyone causing trouble.”

“I’ve told the team not to address the issue during their streams,” Su Yang added, patting Fang Zhou’s shoulder in comfort. “These days might be tough, hang in there.”

Fang Zhou shook his head, unfazed.

“We’ve been handed immense wealth. We need to grab it firmly. Let’s do a giveaway in the streams, using the game consoles from our recent sponsor.”

Li Siming’s eyes lit up, giving Fang Zhou a thumbs-up.

“Great idea, bro! It’ll attract fans and even turn potential haters into supporters—a win-win!”