Chapter 57: Losing Fans
Chapter 57: Losing Fans
After seeing the news on the Quan Cheng Cup official website, Ye Qingsnow was so furious she almost spat blood.
She immediately contacted the principal of Sanzong High School, asking him to reach out to the Quan Cheng Cup organizers and demand the removal of the controversial posts.
The principal, being an obedient man, promptly complied.
However, the crux of the matter was that while the principal of Sanzong High School was obedient, the organizers of the Quan Cheng Cup were not.
The reason why the issue involving Lu Wu's team and Ye Qingsnow escalated so rapidly was because the organizers were secretly stirring the pot behind the scenes.
After all, the Quan Cheng Cup was not just a warm-up tournament for the High School League, but also a massive commercial event.
Whenever business and interests are involved, even the simplest of matters can become complex.
Of course, Lu Wu's situation wasn't that complicated.
The organizers simply believed that this incident had potential, could create a buzz, and if handled well, could generate traffic for the competition.
This was a solid opportunity for profit.
In the face of such interests, how could they possibly agree to remove the controversial posts?
The organizers went all-in, not only refusing to take down the posts but also turning around and selling out both Sanzong High School and Ye Qingsnow.
Soon after, reports emerged, such as "Deep Thoughts: Sanzong High School Principal Calls Organizers in the Middle of the Night to Demand Removal of Related Information," further fueling the discussion.
With this move, the organizers had directly dragged both Sanzong High School and Ye Qingsnow through the mud.
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Late at night, in the principal's office at Sanzong High School, the principal bowed his head as he called Ye Qingsnow: "Teacher Ye, what should we do now?"
There was no response from Ye Qingsnow on the other end of the line, only heavy breathing.
The principal knew all too well that Ye Qingsnow was struggling to suppress her anger.
It was evident that Ye Qingsnow was in a foul mood, causing the principal's sweat to drip down his forehead.
"Well, how about I contact Lu Wu and ask them to clarify the situation or even withdraw from the competition altogether!"
The principal's suggestion wasn't bad, but Ye Qingsnow didn't want to use it. She couldn't swallow this insult.
"No need. Don't they want to witness the so-called battle of fate? Don't they want to see how this dark horse defeats my students and embarrasses me? Let them watch!
I also want to see how these minnows can defeat the students trained by me, Ye Qingsnow."
Ye Qingsnow's response made the principal's head throb in pain.
He was extremely reluctant and disagreed with Ye Qingsnow's approach, as with such matters, one could never be too careful.
Moreover, Ye Qingsnow had so many students; how could she possibly guarantee that every team could withstand Lu Wu's trio?
What if one of her teams lost? It wouldn't just be Ye Qingsnow's reputation at stake but also Sanzong High School's.
But his opposition was futile, and Ye Qingsnow didn't give him a chance to object.
At that moment, she had already hung up the phone.
The principal had no choice but to sit there, pulling at his already thinning hair, deep in thought.
It was no wonder the principal was the principal; although he might have been a bit timid around Ye Qingsnow, he was still an educated man, despite his receding hairline and growing belly.
Soon after, Sanzong High School's official social media account released a statement, skillfully navigating the situation without taking a clear stance.
Firstly, in this matter, Sanzong High School did not explicitly side with Ye Qingsnow.
The article merely mentioned that Ye Qingshe's removal of Hao Zhijian from the elite class was due to educational philosophy differences, and it also stated that Sanzong High School didn't give up on Lu Wu's team just because they didn't make it into the elite class.
It went on to emphasize that Sanzong High School had always supported Lu Wu's team, even though they didn't qualify for the elite class. The article also introduced Li Chun, stating that she was the teacher assigned to Lu Wu's team by the school.
Furthermore, it hinted at some educational differences between Li Chun and Ye Qingshe, but the majority of the article focused on praising Sanzong High School and downplaying the conflict between Ye Qingshe and Lu Wu.
The article aimed to portray Lu Wu's team as a product of Sanzong High School's unique educational approach. In the end, it expressed Ye Qingshe's joy at Lu Wu's outstanding performance in the competition, and her desire for a fair and open contest between Lu Wu's team and her own elite team.
After reading the article, Lu Wu couldn't help but feel amazed. He realized for the first time that he had underestimated the principal, who always seemed meek in front of Ye Qingshe. Lu Wu had thought the principal was incompetent, but now he saw him as a cunning old fox.
The article skillfully defused the tension between Lu Wu and Ye Qingshe, framing it as a disagreement between two exceptional teachers. With this article, no matter the outcome of a potential match between Lu Wu's team and Ye Qingshe's team, Sanzong High School would benefit from the publicity, potentially boosting their enrollment in the future.
However, the average spectators were more interested in the drama and whether the conflict would escalate. Once they confirmed that the match was still on, they were thrilled to have more juicy gossip to follow.
The organizers of the Quan Cheng Cup were also delighted that the match was still happening, ensuring their event remained in the spotlight. They began to reciprocate by guiding public opinion, steering the narrative towards a positive direction, while also keeping the story alive to maintain its popularity.
This pleased Sanzong High School, as the article managed to bring joy to three parties. If anyone was unhappy with the situation, it could only be Lu Wu.
He never anticipated the direction the issue would take, escalating to this level in just one day. Now, almost everyone following the Quan Cheng Cup was eagerly watching the impending match between Lu Wu's team and Ye Qingshe's.
Lu Wu felt the pressure of performing under such scrutiny; losing in front of so many eyes would be a huge blow to his reputation. As someone with a small fan base, he carried the burden of being an idol. He worried that if he lost, his fans might abandon him.
Lu Wu's concerns were somewhat unnecessary; even before a potential defeat, his fans were already leaving. After his morning match, the fan group created by those girls had peaked at 12 members, but upon learning that Lu Wu had a girlfriend, 10 of them left, leaving only Cheng Qingqing and her teammates.
(End of Chapter)
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