Chapter 1149: Rumor Has It
When the reporter from Starlight Herald heard what the entertainment journalist said, a look of disdain appeared on his face as he responded.
“You really don’t trust us, do you? When have we ever done something like this, especially when things are so strict now? Do you think we’d dare to publish random reports like before? Even if you give us this report now, we need to verify it from multiple sources. How could we be faster than you? So your leak this time is quite the development.”
The entertainment journalist heard this and felt pleased. He felt as though he had been carrying a heavy secret in his heart for a long time.
Because after brewing this for so long, he had managed to create a huge sensation. If he were to release this now, it would definitely shake the entertainment industry.
It could be compared to an earthquake in the industry, except the previous ones were all related to some celebrity. This report was different. It would definitely capture everyone’s attention. After discussing among themselves, they all smiled.
The entertainment journalist had passed on a small piece of news to them about Patrick and his company. Although they didn’t have evidence yet, this wouldn’t stop them from being prepared. Once the entertainment journalist posted the news online, they could incorporate the relevant evidence into their reports and be part of the buzz.
They knew the issue was significant, so they discussed when to publish it.
“I don’t care when you release it. I’m prepared to put it out tomorrow. I’m all set.”
If the entertainment journalist wasn’t prepared, how could he release the news?
These people were as sharp as dogs. If the entertainment journalist wasn’t ready, they would probably figure it out within a day.
So, the entertainment journalist couldn’t blame them later on.
But now, it was different. The entertainment journalist was going to release the news tomorrow. In fact, he had already planned to release it that night once he had finished organizing the materials.
The plan allowed him to attract attention half a day before. This was his tactical move. Even though he was supposed to inform the others, he had said it would be released the next day. The concept of “next day” was vague. After midnight was the next day.
They dispersed late in the evening. When they got home, the entertainment journalist sat down with coffee to organize the materials. When the clock struck midnight, he posted the news on the website.
Some night owls had already seen the report and were in disbelief. When they saw the photos and other evidence, they realized the news was likely true.
If the current uproar couldn’t make the entertainment journalists take the authenticity of news reports seriously, then they wouldn’t do it in normal times either.
Some netizens already believed the news and started sending messages to their friends in the middle of the night, inviting them to discuss the news. The forums were abuzz with the story, and there were reposts and other voices appearing.
So, the report didn’t only appear on one website. It was cited as coming from the entertainment journalist, which was his goal.This is property © of NôvelDrama.Org.
If it wasn’t for the exposure and gaining visibility for the entertainment journalist and his name, why would he allow others to repost it?
Besides, with such a big scoop, he couldn’t handle it alone. Once the news came out, various reports and investigations would follow. He knew he only had a limited time to enjoy the dividends.
“Is this true? I don’t want to believe Patrick is like this. I’ve always admired him, not just as a celebrity but also as a great boss!”
After a netizen’s comment, others quickly provided specific scenes from when they were ‘eating melon’ earlier. They had dissected the report into many interpretations and even used photo editing software to analyze the images. They found the photos were real.
“Regardless, Patrick needs to come forward and explain. These photos are real. What journalist would risk using fake photos?”
The netizens were eager to know who the anonymous celebrity was because there were no clear face shots in the released photos. They were all waiting to devour this piece of news.
Some were curious about Jane’s reaction to the news.
But what mattered most to the netizens was the truth. Their discussions didn’t stop.
No one thought about the source of the news. They just knew it was from an entertainment journalist’s report.
“Patrick is definitely not like this. There must be other reasons behind this incident. Otherwise, Patrick wouldn’t abandon his company’s affairs.”
“I agree. Patrick’s character has been confirmed over the years. He wouldn’t make a mistake over this issue. These reports must be biased. We want to know the truth.”