Chapter 91: Turmoil 4

Chapter 91: Turmoil 4

A new wave of videos emerged online, gradually altering public opinion about Yun He. It started with Daddy Niu Niu, a blogger with five million followers, who shared his encounter with Gu Jiabei and Yun He during their camping trip and how they helped his daughter.

In the video, Niu Niu displayed the simple drawing she had made for them on the mountain, accompanied by her voiceover: "In my eyes, Elder Brother Yun He is a very kind person. He told me about his story with Elder Brother Jiabei. They knew each other since school but, due to concerns about the extreme views on same-sex relationships that might affect Elder Brother Jiabei's future, Elder Brother Yun He reluctantly broke up with him. They didn't contact each other for over a decade. However, neither of them could forget the other. People my age understand that being gay isn't a disease; it's just a different choice guided by one's heart. Why do so many people still judge same-sex couples with prejudice? Do you really base your distinction between good and bad people on such shallow criteria? All I know is that when I was lost and scared in the fog, it was Elder Brother Yun He who found me first, and Elder Brother Jiabei who carried me into my father's arms. I don't find anything disgusting about these two amazing brothers being lovers. Instead, I'm genuinely happy! I wish these two excellent brothers a lifetime of happiness together!"

Naturally, the comments section exploded.

"F*ck, a reunion after a broken relationship! Isn't this like a novel coming to life?!"

"Just imagine the pressure Yun He must have been under when he broke up! And all these years, he never forgot him. So touching!"

"Exceptional, both of them! Strong together, strong separately!"

"I ship GuYun."

[Well, I ship YunGu. Didn't you see how alpha Yun He was when he told Zhao Mou, 'You're my student, and I want all my students to do well, regardless of their identity. Do you understand?'"]

"Ahhhhhh, what a lucky girl! She's right at the front line of shipping this couple!"

"Is this young lady really only sixteen? She seems more insightful than me, a twenty-six-year-old auntie. The younger generation is truly blossoming into excellence."

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Later on, the lawyer informed them that Little Ying's mother and son had agreed to divorce and accepted Gu Jiabei's assistance. Upon learning about the recent events involving Boss Gu and Yun He, they expressed their desire to speak out in defense of their characters.

With the help of the legal team, they released a video, but their faces were pixelated to protect their privacy.

"Boss Gu and Teacher Yun are good people. In our village, I've been beaten by that man every day, and no one dared to intervene. But Teacher Yun wasn't afraid; he stopped him from hitting me and even made sure Little Ying could go to school. Boss Gu found a lawyer to help me with the divorce, found me a job, and sponsored Little Ying's education. I never dreamed I'd encounter such kindness. I don't understand what you mean by 'gay,' but I know this: whether it's a man and a woman or two men, encountering a scumbag spells doom. But when two good people are together, does gender really matter that much?"

In the end, Little Ying addressed the camera, "Teacher Yun, thank you. When I grow up, I want to be as excellent as you."

Subsequently, the hope school funded by Gu Jiabei was exposed online, and many hope school principals came forward to support his character. Friends like Lu Angyu, Ji You, Lin Yong, and Xin Xin also declared their trust in Gu Jiabei and Yun He.

Gradually, public opinion on the internet started tilting in favor of Gu Jiabei and Yun He. On the other hand, Mama Zhao, who had initially cried for help, became the target of criticism, and her son Zhao Mou was also ridiculed and attacked by netizens.

"Being gay isn't frightening; it's those who indulge in fantasies about others that should be alarming!"

"How young is this child, and already so disturbed? They'll surely grow up with major issues."

"My child still attends that school. As long as Zhao Mou doesn't transfer, I won't feel at ease sending my kid there."

"They can't even see the dust on the back of their own neck!"

"To be frank, Zhao Mou gives off an unscrupulous vibe! In contrast, the handsome Yun He has an upright appearance and clear, powerful eyes. Ah ah ah, damn, I'm a visual person, I only care about looks! No one is allowed to criticize me for it!"

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Online public opinion was like a surreal and illusory dream. Those praising you today might be the ones vilifying you tomorrow. Reality was losing its original shape beneath countless keystrokes. Everyone seemed to be fueled by adrenaline, fiercely criticizing their supposed targets.

They believed they represented justice, morality, and were the embodiment of the moon, eradicating all that was deemed unjust.

The lives of those caught in the vortex of controversy were never a concern for the keyboard warriors.

Someone had to pay for the madness in this world, and someone had to become the sacrificial lamb on the moral high ground.

As the incident escalated, Zhao Mou's life was utterly disrupted. Amidst the storm of cyberbullying, no one could escape unscathed.

Gu Jiabei, with his professional lawyers and public relations team, managed to steer public opinion in Yun He's favor, gradually dispelling the initial misunderstandings. However, as an ordinary person, Zhao Mou could only suffer the backlash.

Finally, one afternoon, Yun He received a call from Zhao Mou.

"Teacher Yun, I'm sorry... I never intended to frame you..." Zhao Mou sobbed, "I just wrote down my thoughts, and then my mom found them... I didn't know she would act like that at school... Teacher Yun, I was wrong, I was so wrong. Can you please ask everyone to leave me alone?... I'm too scared to even step out of my house now..."

"Zhao Mou, you're not entirely wrong. You might have just failed to understand the boundaries of your emotions. You should have been more open with me earlier, instead of bottling it up," Yun He sighed. "But regarding the public opinion... have your brother come to see me tomorrow afternoon."