It was lunchtime.
Lin's reputation had surpassed the significant milestone of five hundred thousand. If everything went smoothly, he would be able to gather enough by tomorrow at the latest, allowing him to exchange for the invaluable information about the Seven Star Lantern. This would grant him an additional seven days of life.
However, what Lin did not know was that a sinister conspiracy against him was still brewing in the shadows. Director Feng Kuzi furrowed his brow tightly, his gaze fixed like a nail on the notice from the Wenxin Bureau. He kept grinding his teeth, his face etched with irritation and deep confusion. Who exactly was this Lin? Filled with suspicion, he muttered to himself.
At that moment, he truly began to take this name seriously. The assistant had long been on high alert, waiting for this question. Without delay, they handed over a detailed report and spoke rapidly and clearly like a machine gun:
"This Lin is indeed quite remarkable. He gained fame early in the morning as a prodigy. At the age of sixteen, he entered the prestigious Yanjing University due to his exceptional talent. By eighteen, he had successfully become a PhD, with a bright future ahead of him. If it weren't for the severe injuries he sustained three months ago while heroically saving someone, which brought him close to death, with his abilities and talents, he would undoubtedly have become a highly influential figure admired across various fields."
The assistant did not inject even the slightest hint of personal emotion. He simply stated the facts with extreme objectivity, calmness, and composure. He was as clear as a mirror in his mind.
At this moment, Feng Kuzi did not need him to embellish or dramatize the situation. All that was required was to clarify the current circumstances. It was essential to accurately understand the state of affairs at that moment.
Feng Kuzi slowly and heavily nodded. With a long sigh, he expressed with deep emotion, "Indeed, heroes are few and far between. Such outstanding and talented young people are truly a pity!"
This statement sounded like a sincere compliment from the heart. However, the assistant was fully aware, as clear as day, that every time Feng Kuzi uttered these words, it meant he was about to spare no effort and go all out.
The assistant knew very well the immense power Feng Kuzi possessed. Once he committed himself wholeheartedly, no one could withstand his thunderous methods. Even a former superstar who had once held the title of Best Actress in the entertainment industry had inadvertently offended Feng Kuzi with a careless action.
Consequently, Feng Kuzi mobilized his extensive network of connections to launch an all-out suppression without leaving any room for mercy. In the end, that individual had no choice but to despairingly leave for another country, seeking new opportunities in Southeast Asia. Soon after, they vanished without a trace, completely disappearing as if they had never existed in the entertainment world at all.
In the afternoon...
Unexpectedly, a series of articles and posts related to Lin suddenly flooded the internet. These posts were a mix of truth and falsehood, making it difficult to discern reality from fiction. Some claimed to be from Lin's former neighbors, others from classmates, teachers, and even distant relatives, all fabricating gossip and rumors about Lin solely to capture the public's attention.
Titles like "Explosive! The Untold Stories of Genius Lin", "Memories of the Past: My Childhood Friend Lin's Experiences", "Unbelievable! Lin Actually Confessed to Me in Elementary School", "Revealed: Why Lin Always Slept in Class During Middle School", "Shocking Insider: The Special Circumstances in Genius Lin's Growth", "Exclusive Disclosure: My Secret Childhood with Lin", and "Shocking! Lin's Innocent Emotions During Elementary School" emerged, each more sensational than the last.
At that moment, Lin found himself at the very center of public scrutiny. Countless people were fixated on him, meticulously paying attention to even the slightest details and clues about his life. Now, with such a massive wave of indistinguishable gossip articles flooding in, it sparked intense interest among a multitude of individuals.
Not only that, but there were also many netizens with extremely active minds, inspired and touched by these articles. They were filled with enthusiasm, eagerly joining in, freely and recklessly concocting completely fictitious content. Among the numerous articles and posts, while they superficially seemed to praise Lin, anyone who took the time to read carefully would keenly notice that the Lin described in these writings appeared to be just an ordinary student.
Although he could not be deemed particularly troublesome, his grasp of fundamental knowledge did not exceed the scope of textbooks by much. One might argue that such a student could barely qualify for university admission under some special circumstances or opportunities. However, he had never shown any unique understanding or insights into historical literature, not even a hint. Even the paper he wrote at that age merely summarized existing literature and data through conventional inductive reasoning and logical deduction, lacking any novel content beyond what was already known.
In reality, until this archaeological crisis arose, Lin had never demonstrated any extraordinary or unusual depth of knowledge.
Given the situation, how did Lin manage to frequently release detailed information about Qi and Yue Fei in just a few short days? This seemingly helped the military awaken these two legendary Heroic Spirits. Undoubtedly, there are hidden truths behind this.
Some self-proclaimed clever netizens quickly noticed this point. This is also where Feng Kuzi's team excels. They don't need to personally smear anyone; they only need to carefully fabricate some ambiguous and misleading content. Then, by employing some Water Army accounts to mindlessly spread it, perceptive individuals will discover something amiss.
Moreover, humanity's inherent flaw is its enthusiasm for establishing heroes only to later bring them down. By dinner time, Lin's reputation had soared to over seven hundred thousand. However, this was accompanied by deep doubts about his identity and knowledge. Many believed that Lin's historical knowledge must be exaggerated, likely the result of Yanjing University or some other institution dumping long-term research findings onto him, artificially creating a hero with the purpose of boosting the confidence of the Dragon Kingdom's citizens.
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