180: Chapter 180 A Chapter with a Taste

Well, it was a public performance. At events like this, countless people are always holding up their phones to record videos, so this classic scene was immediately spread around.

Plus, the incident was truly absurd, so several platforms trended it simultaneously.

#MusicFestivalShoeThrowingIncident#

#LinChuyanQuickReflexes#

The funniest part was another trending topic called #GrassSandalMusicFestival#, which was full of mockery.

It's not like public figures haven't had shoes thrown at them before. While it's a bit much, everyone can understand it. The mind-blowing part was that Lin Chuyan actually fought back...

Basically, everyone who saw the video had to watch it two or three times to believe their eyes.

Like, seriously, how did this guy do it?

As for why Lin Chuyan's reaction was so fast, one reason was that he happened to be interacting with the audience at the time. Another point that has to be made is that sticking to the "Five-Step Fist" and "Fangcun Sword Technique" is genuinely useful.

Let's not even talk about fighting; at the very least, his reflexes have indeed become much faster.

If it were someone else, they would have either been hit or just dodged it. For someone like him to dodge it, catch the shoe with his hand, and then throw it back—that is truly one of a kind. Or rather, no matter which parallel universe of the Chinese Entertainment Industry you look at, it counts as the most explosive scene ever.

First, you have to attract Haters, right? That's why someone would throw a shoe at you.

Second, you have to catch it, right? That reaction is impressive.

Finally, you throw it back? You kid are pretty ruthless.

You can't think too deeply about this. If you do, you'll realize that Lin Chuyan is truly born to thrive on traffic. He just announced his relationship not long ago, which caused Weibo to crash once, and now he's pulling this stunt?

Also, Lin Chuyan in the video... I have to say, those moves were truly damn cool.

In just a few seconds: a side dodge, a catch with his right hand, locking onto the target, and a throw... that was fast, accurate, and ruthless.

The main thing is, not a single moment of hesitation? How is that okay? What, you kid, it's one thing to argue with Haters online, but you're doing it in real life too? Throwing shoes back?

Before, some people kept thinking this "arguing" was a persona Lin Chuyan intentionally created. Well, now we know it's just him being himself. The main theme is not holding back, getting revenge immediately, right?

Accompanied by the "Holy crap, holy crap" background audio in the video, this guy acted like nothing happened after throwing the shoe and continued singing his part...

And that Hater, who got hit in the face by his own shoe, was left completely dumbfounded. In the end, he didn't say anything and slunk away.

As for the security personnel, they couldn't react in time at all...

Had it started? It was already over!

Immediately after, the officials started feeling scared. What if it hadn't been a shoe, but something else? Let's not even talk about sharp weapons; even if it had been a rock, wouldn't it have flown faster? Could he have dodged that? If something had actually gone wrong, they would have been in huge trouble!

Investigate! It must be investigated! It must be treated seriously!

Silly netizens can treat it as a joke, but as officials, they must provide an explanation. Whether it's to Lin Chuyan, his fans, or the public opinion online.

Because so many people were filming, the person who threw the shoe was eventually identified.

Their Weibo ID is "Nine-Leaf Sword Grass." Clicking into their personal homepage, every Weibo post was cursing Lin Chuyan. They were a real hater, not just joking around.

They cursed his acting, his character, and his choice of... no, his singing was also bad. They also said he deceived Ruan Xingyu's feelings, calling him absolutely heinous and unforgivable.

Furthermore, this person's latest Weibo post had actually predicted it, and it was a smelly post: "Music festival, right? Fine, Lin the Dog, you just wait for me. My damn shoe is already prepared, and I even soaked it in shit beforehand and dried it, hahaha!"

Cringe. Although this person deleted the Weibo post quickly, the vast number of netizens had already taken screenshots, so now everyone knows the shoe had been soaked in shit.

Social death.

The final decision made by the officials was to restrict their entry; this listener is banned for life from participating in any activities at their music festivals. After all, it was just a shoe, and since it didn't hurt anyone and was thrown back, that was all they could do.

As for Lin Chuyan, he had zero regrets about throwing the shoe back. He was definitely stunned at the time, but after reacting, he only felt lucky.

Damn it, it's impossible to guard against everything. Who could have imagined that Haters would not only argue online but also pull this kind of stunt?

If he had really been hit in the face by a smelly shoe while singing on stage, no matter how handsome he looked, it would be ruined. This news would follow him for the rest of his life...

"Look, isn't that Lin Chuyan?" "Who is Lin Chuyan?" "That guy who got hit in the face by a shoe soaked in shit." "Oh~ it's him~"

If that had really happened, it feels like retiring from the industry wouldn't be out of the question... It's just that he doesn't know if his girlfriend would still be willing to support him...

Terrifying, scary, lingering fear.

Also, the entertainment headlines that day would definitely not let him off.

《Finally waited for this day! A carnival for Haters, Lin Chuyan miserably hit by a shoe!》

《Is retribution here? The dark history of the artist who had a shoe thrown at him is dug up; Netizens: Serves him right!》

《Shoe-throwing incident explodes on the internet; for Lin Chuyan, is this just the beginning?》

《Shocking! Stage turns into a battlefield; popular Singer hit in the face by a shit-soaked flying shoe!》

《Aftermath of the Shoe-throwing Gate: Lin Chuyan leaves in sorrow; fans lash out at security for being ineffective!》

《Interviewing the Hater involved, "Nine-Leaf Sword Grass": I have never regretted throwing the shoe at Lin Chuyan!》

《Exclusive Interview | The Hater "Nine-Leaf Sword Grass" who threw the shoe at Lin Chuyan: This is called justice from heaven!》

《Dialogue with the shoe-thrower "Nine-Leaf Sword Grass": I soaked this shoe in shit before coming!》

《The Hater "Nine-Leaf Sword Grass" who threw the shoe at Lin Chuyan says: My only regret is that I only threw one!》

Fortunately, none of this happened.

Now, the person being mocked is "Nine-Leaf Sword Grass"...

"I'm dying of laughter, digging your own grave, hahaha!"

"Damn, Haters are so disgusting, throwing a shoe is one thing, but soaking it in shit beforehand... though, since it's their own shit, I guess it's fine?"

"I don't know if Lin Chuyan washed his hands right away, hahahahaha!"

"Studied the parabola of the shoe, feels like Lin the Dog is good at math."

"Studied the acceleration of the shoe, feels like Lin the Dog has a lot of strength."

"Studied the whole set of reactions, feels like Lin the Dog is a martial artist."

"Studied what brand the shoe is, Nine-Leaf Sword Grass, you are a fool."

"Lin Chuyan became famous in one battle. I advise Haters to behave themselves; from now on, you'd better take a detour when you see the Idol."

"I can't believe it can trend like this, I'm truly impressed..."

As for Lin Chuyan, after washing his hands several times, he finally calmed down and had time to pay attention to these messages online.

He remembered that in the beginning, his first task was to get over a thousand comments on Weibo; now, he even wants to suppress the heat.

It's not because he's gotten cocky; he just thinks this whole thing is quite like a farce and it's better to stop while it's enough.

After thinking about it, he edited some text and posted a Weibo.

"First, we must condemn such impolite and even dangerous behavior, but fortunately, I was not harmed in this incident, and the person who threw the shoe has already been punished.

It is like a metaphor: those extreme behaviors that are insulting and aggressive have a price, and in the end, it is very likely that you will be the one harmed.

Finally, I want to say that instead of focusing on the farce brought about by a shoe, let us focus on the hovering blade, as well as the social issues behind it that have more meaning and value for discussion."

The Weibo post went out. Whether it was useful or not, he didn't know, but at least his fans loved him even more.

"My brother is really so kind and has such a strong sense of justice!!!"