In the evening.
It was almost time for the press conference, and the storm was getting more and more intense. Many of the Japanese and Korean media outlets and citizens were scolding Zhang Ye. In the end, there were even quite a few Japanese and Korean officials who spoke out in public. They had a very low opinion of Zhang Ye as they criticized him one after another!
In the end, the Chinese netizens were so annoyed that they all came forward to support Zhang Ye.
"What the hell!"
"Can't you tell it's fake news?"
"Why are the Japanese and Korean officials adding to the mess?"
"Maybe it's the work of those officials!"
"That's right, that's a possibility!"
"I'm on Zhang Ye's side on this matter!"
"Me too, that group of people is unreasonable!"
"Why are you scolding Zhang Ye?"
"Zhang Ye helped you guys get donations and did a public service announcement. This is a good thing that benefits all of Asia. He's done a lot of work for you guys, but look at you guys. You're turning your backs on him? Stabbing me in the back? Do you still have any conscience? The dog ate it? "
"Just looking at it makes me angry!"
"The problem is that those Korean stars are fanning the flames!"
"It's the same for those Japanese and Korean media outlets. They're obviously targeting Zhang Ye!"
"Supporting Zhang Ye!"
"If this goes on, will Zhang Ye get blacklisted by Japan and Korea?"
"F * ck, how dare they!"
"Let's see what Zhang Ye has to say!"
The netizens followed.
The industry was paying close attention.
The people from the entertainment industry were also watching.
In the past, Zhang Ye's skirmish with the Japanese and Koreans was not brought up with much fanfare. The news from that year was also reported, but it didn't have much coverage and didn't have much of an impact. After all, Zhang Ye was still not that famous at that time and was just a normal celebrity in China. But it was different now. Zhang Ye had been very active in recent days and was frequently appearing on the Asian stage. His exposure had skyrocketed, and his Asian popularity was also increasing by the day. Many of the past incidents would naturally be brought up again and used as ammunition and weapons to bring Zhang Ye down.
They came with ill intentions.
Good men do not come.
At this moment, the live broadcast of the press conference began!
…
Japan.
"F * ck!"
"He's here!"
"Zhang Ye has come out!"
"Curse him!"
"Make him apologize!"
"Yes, you must apologize to us!"
…
Korea.
"He still has the cheek to broadcast live?"
"Zhang Ye! You must apologize to Anson-oppa! "
"Park Jaesang too!"
"You owe the oppas an explanation!"
"Yes, apologize!"
"Calling for a change in the philanthropic ambassador!"
"Yes! Change the philanthropic ambassador! "
"Get these hooligans out of the Asian entertainment industry!"
…
At the venue.
The live broadcast was in progress.
The reporters and media from all over Asia had arrived, and the scene was very chaotic.
At this moment, Zhang Ye entered the venue.
Next to him, the person in charge of the Asian Red Cross Society whispered, "Teacher Zhang, the Japanese and Korean media will definitely be pointing their spears at you today. Try not to answer too many questions and don't say too much to them. I've also heard about the news. A lot of it is fake, and everyone knows that. Don't worry, we're all on your side. Rumors will always be rumors and will eventually be dispelled. Since we're doing charity work, we can't be afraid of this."
Zhang Ye smiled. "Alright."
The person in charge said, "In a while, we will try our best to avoid the reporters' questions or reduce the time for questions. In the end, when you finish writing 'Rivers Run Red', we will call it a day."
Zhang Ye said, "Sure, no problem."
Kacha, kacha, the camera kept snapping!
The eyes of the Asian reporters were all fixed on him!
Zhang Ye walked onto the stage and smiled at everyone before taking his seat.
The people from the charity organizations also gradually came up and sat down beside Zhang Ye.
Around him, quite a few of the Asian Red Cross Society's staff and volunteers were very worried.
Some of them gathered together and whispered.
"What should we do?"
"This is really too much of a bully!"
"Teacher Zhang is such a good person."
"Yeah, I can't understand why a great philanthropist like him would be slandered by others!"
"He donated 100 million USD worth of calligraphy just like that. He even provided his own money, manpower, and equipment to help us shoot the PSAs. Just how many people can do something like that?"
"Moreover, Teacher Zhang is a very nice person. He's very kind."
"I've never seen him lose his temper before either."
"Teacher Zhang is really dedicated to charity."
"Look, Teacher Zhang is still smiling. How gentlemanly of him."
"Yeah, he's not even angry over such a big matter. He's really kind."
Some of the young male and female volunteers of the Asian Red Cross Society had come to admire Zhang Ye a little after interacting with him for the past few days. Naturally, they supported him one-sidedly. As such, they looked at the Japanese and Korean reporters with unfriendly gazes. Who said that volunteers for charity couldn't have a little temper?
It officially began.
The charity organization's director adjusted the microphone on the table and said with a smile, "Hello, everyone. Today is the press conference for the appointment of the Asian philanthropic ambassador. We're very honored to have Teacher Zhang here to be our ambassador and very happy to share this good news with the Asian media. Many of you are no stranger to Teacher Zhang. A long time ago, Teacher Zhang has always been a pioneer in philanthropy. For example, the electricity conservation PSA and the quit smoking PSA that were broadcast in China several years ago. I wonder if everyone still remembers that?"
The opening speech went on for a long time.
Finally, it was Zhang Ye's turn to speak.
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "Thank you, everyone. I would also like to thank the Asian Charity Association for their trust in me. To be honest, I do feel a little pressured as the Asian philanthropic ambassador, but I'm also very motivated. I will do my best to help those who I can."
Quite a few of the volunteers looked at him in admiration.
When Zhang Ye finished speaking, they applauded with all their might!
The Chinese media's people also applauded!
Only the Japanese and Korean media were not very enthusiastic and did not respond at all.
The director hesitated for a moment before saying, "Next up, it's time for the reporters to ask questions." He looked at his watch and said, "As the live broadcast time is limited, there are only three questions."
A Japanese reporter stood up abruptly. When the Korean reporters saw this, they also started asking questions one after another. They didn't care about the rules at all.
"May I ask if Zhang Ye can apologize for the mistakes he made?"
"Teacher Zhang Ye, why did you attack Lee Anson?"
"Do you have any explanation for attacking Teacher Park Jaesang?"
"I would like to ask the people from the Red Cross Society. What are your criteria for choosing a philanthropic ambassador?"
"Zhang Ye, please apologize!"
"This is being broadcast live to Asia, so everyone in Asia is watching you. Since you've taken on the role of the Asian philanthropic ambassador, you should lead by example and have the right attitude. This is the best opportunity for you to apologize to the Japanese and Korean people that you've hurt in the past. Only then will you gain everyone's respect and forgiveness!"
The Japanese and Korean reporters ganged up on him. It was as though they had discussed it beforehand!
A press conference seemed to have turned into a denunciation conference!
…
Japan.
"Right!"
"Apologize!"
"Apologize!"
…
Korea.
"Apologize immediately!"
"Then apologize on the live broadcast!"
"Hurry up!"
…
China.
"Apologize, your sister!"
"Fuck!"
"You're pushing your luck?"
"Why isn't Zhang Ye saying anything!"
"Why is this fellow still putting on airs?"
"Damn, has Teacher Zhang gone stupid from all the charity work!"
…
At the venue.
The situation was getting out of hand.
All of the Japanese and Korean media outlets were causing trouble. The volunteers and staff went up to stop them, but it was to no avail.
The director decisively ended the reporter's question session. "Next, we would like to invite Teacher Zhang Ye to write another piece of calligraphy for us. This piece of calligraphy will be auctioned off at a charity auction in a month's time. The proceeds will all be donated to Asian charities, so let us thank Teacher Zhang for his generosity."
There was sparse applause.
It was mostly from the volunteers clapping their hands.
Brush, ink, paper, and inkstone were already laid out and prepared.
The director hurriedly said, "Teacher Zhang, please."
Zhang Ye nodded. "OK."
A lot of people knew that Zhang Ye's finale piece of calligraphy today was "Rivers Run Red: Boundless." This was a very famous poem in recent times. At least, it was very widely spread, and the content expressed boundless love. It just so happened that using this poem as the finale was a perfect ending to the event. Charity knew no boundaries, and it also served to open up everyone's hearts. The director of the Red Cross Society also hoped that Zhang Ye's calligraphy would quell the scolding from the Japanese and Koreans.
The volunteers understood.
The others also understood the intention of this.
However, there were still a few Japanese and Korean reporters who were shouting.
"Apologize!"
"Apologize!"
"Apologize immediately!"
Zhang Ye had already picked up the brush and was calmly looking at the clamoring Japanese and Korean reporters. When he lowered his head again, the tip of the brush was already on the ground!
"Rivers Run Red."
The volunteers.
"Great calligraphy!"
"Wow!"
"This is amazing!"
The Chinese media.
"It's semi-cursive again!"
"It's semi-cursive again!"
"Rivers Run Red: Boundless is indeed not bad!"
"I like this poem too."
But when Zhang Ye put down the brush again, a lot of people were stunned.
"Tiny?"
"Is this the first two words?"
"Surely not, right?"
"Yeah, I don't remember it being like that either."
"Uh, did he write it wrong?"
"Damn, a literary giant like Teacher Zhang wouldn't make such a low-level mistake, right?"
"But he really wrote it wrong!"
"This is bad, this is even a live broadcast!"
The director was stunned!
The volunteers were stunned!
The Japanese and Korean reporters were also amused. They looked like they were watching a joke!
He wrote it wrong?
Serves you right!
Serves you right!
Hahahahaha!
But when Zhang Ye's brush danced around, each word leaping onto the paper, the laughter of the Japanese and Korean media came to an abrupt halt. The Chinese media were dumbfounded, the Red Cross volunteers were dumbfounded, and the Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and other Asian citizens watching the live broadcast nearly jumped out of their seats!
Every single word was shocking!
Every word was filled with murderous intent!
"In this tiny world, a few flies have run into a wall.
"Buzzing, a few mournful cries, a few sobs.
"Ants flocking to a locust tree to boast of a great nation, an ant trying to shake a tree.
"As the wind blows in the west, the fallen leaves fall on Chang 'an.
"How many things are there that are always urgent? As the world revolves, time presses on.
"Ten thousand years is too long. Seize every moment.
"The four seas churn, the clouds rage, the five continents tremble, the wind and thunder rage.
"To sweep away all pests, invincible."
He put down his brush!
He signed off!
It was done in one go!
On this year.
On this day.
At this moment.
"Rivers Run Red and Comrade Guo Moruo" made a stunning debut!
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