Chapter 30: Frog at the Bottom of the Well—Let Me Tell You Why Lin Xing Is the Right Choice

Fan circles often share a peculiar delusion: that everyone is out to harm their idol. That everyone is using him. That only they, the loyal fans, remain by his side. That they must stand against the world for him. And, in the end, they help him turn against the world completely.

This is especially true for newly popular celebrities; their fan bases tend to be even more radical. Take the fans of Li Xingchi, for example—his support club feels the need to wage battle after battle, purging fair-weather fans until only the most extreme remain.

Now that Dima Electric Vehicles has officially announced Lin Xing as their spokesperson, it's sparked considerable discussion, with other fandoms taking jabs as well.

How to put it? Our idol might not care for Dima Electric Vehicles, but why should you get to ride the coattails of a top star? Who do you think you are, Lin Xing? Moreover, Li Xingchi's fans feel they've been strung along. They accuse the brand of trying to profit off their idol’s popularity.

"Trash—who the hell would want Dima Electric Vehicles anyway?!"
"Who ever heard of a top star endorsing an e-bike? Total downgrade."
"High-profile endorsements are always for luxury brands. Only washed-up, third-rate stars endorse e-bikes."
"I'm officially blacklisting Dima Electric Vehicles. From now on, I'll only buy from other brands."
"To hell with you, low-class manufacturer."

With the official announcement from Dima Electric Vehicles, the comment and repost sections became a frenzy.

Some questioned Lin Xing's status as a top star. Others wondered why he deserved to be the face of the brand. Former antis broke down and hurled insults. Fans from all sides traded barbs, with Li Xingchi's supporters making the most noise.

They wanted to give Dima Electric Vehicles a taste of their wrath, to show that top stars are not to be exploited.

One fan even posted a photo of a smashed Dima e-bike, captioned: "Bully my idol, and this is the price you pay."

Madness.

To many bystanders, their first reaction was: did these people forget to take their meds? What are these fans thinking? Did they really believe a few nasty comments could tank Dima Electric Vehicles’ sales?

Not only that, but some fans even started a trending topic to "boycott Dima Electric Vehicles," accusing the brand of deliberately chasing clout and false advertising, urging people not to buy their products.

Soon, they threw themselves into a frenzy, reposting the same post over a thousand times each. The original debate had been about why Lin Xing was chosen as the spokesperson, but thanks to Li Xingchi’s fans, the public began to grow annoyed with them instead.

"Damn, are you guys crazy? Can you stop spamming the comments?"
"I came here for the discussion, not to watch you make a mess everywhere."
"Unbelievable. Smashing up your own e-bike—isn’t that a bit much? Dima never claimed they were hiring Li Xingchi, did they?"
"Lin Xing may not be a top star, but is your idol really all that? He starred in one BL drama and suddenly you think he’s A-list?"

Within thirty minutes, both the comments and reposts under Dima Electric Vehicles had become unreadable. Anyone unaware might think Dima had personally wronged Li Xingchi’s entire family.

As for Lin Xing, he simply followed the prepared script, using the official hashtag to forward Dima Electric Vehicles’ announcement.

"Haha, Xingxing’s made it! I never dreamed it’d be him."
"Congratulations! I’m so happy—I’ll treat myself to an extra drumstick at lunch today."
"Xingxing finally has an endorsement! Our whole family rides Dima e-bikes, they’re great."
"I was wondering which top star it’d be—turns out it’s my husband!"

People's joys and sorrows are never the same. Lin Xing's fans were genuinely delighted; even they hadn't expected him to become Dima Electric Vehicles’ endorser.

During a break from filming in the fields—

"Brother Xing, you’re the spokesperson for Dima Electric Vehicles?!" Duan Hai stared in disbelief at his phone.

"What? The official announcement is really Brother Xing?"
"Unbelievable—he’s amazing."
"Brother Xing is awesome."

The lesser-known cast members were all stunned by this turn of events.

Hong Fei remarked, "Xingxing, you kept this hidden well. Last night we were still guessing who the endorser would be, never imagining it was someone right next to us."

Guan Peng laughed, "Xingxing, this calls for a treat!"

"Of course, tonight’s meal is on me," Lin Xing declared, thumping his chest.

But Lin Miaoyin asked worriedly, "Brother Xing, I see a lot of negative comments. Shouldn’t we try to manage them?"

"Oh, there’s no need. The PR department at Dima Electric Vehicles isn’t made of straw, and besides, Sister Dao is keeping watch," Lin Xing replied carelessly. "It’s just a handful of clowns who take themselves too seriously."

"Xingxing’s right," Hong Fei agreed. "These fans are frogs at the bottom of a well, demanding an apology from Dima Electric Vehicles? What are they thinking? The brand never even mentioned Li Xingchi. Xingxing, now I get why you disbanded your own fan club—these fans just attract hostility."

"But Brother Hong, if a fan club is well guided, it can be a great tool for publicity. If we still had the club today, I think we could completely manage the narrative," Duan Hai offered his perspective.

Guan Peng shook his head. "Xiao Hai, you think managing comments reduces negativity, but it actually alienates the general public."

Duan Hai disagreed. In his view, without fans, how could you win over the wider audience?

Different ages, experiences, and positions naturally led to different opinions. And, crucially, their companies’ approaches to star development varied.

Lin Xing had a voice, but minor figures like Duan Hai did not.

Meanwhile, on social media, the influencer "Old Zhong," who had previously promoted "Farming with the Stars," posted:

"Let me explain why Dima Electric Vehicles chose Lin Xing as their spokesperson.

First, Lin Xing is genuine—you can see it just by watching his shows. Second, he’s been active in charity work for years, which matches Dima Electric Vehicles’ stated values: sincerity and public service.

Also, look at all the top stars who’ve had scandals lately. No matter how thorough a background check the company does, sometimes things still slip through. So brands need reliable spokespeople.

Just look at Black Bear Beverages. First, they used influencer Ji He—who turned out to be a drug addict. Then they tried veteran actor Luo Hong, but he got caught soliciting prostitutes. Finally, they thought Wu Yao was both a top star and had an unbroken fifteen-year run, but this year he, too, fell from grace.

So, isn’t safety the top priority in choosing a spokesperson?

But it’s not just about being safe—they also need to have a positive image, generate buzz, and attract attention.

Tell me, who else this year is more suitable than Lin Xing?

Wu Yao’s scandal actually brought Lin Xing renewed popularity. A bit of digging reveals he’s been a force for good in the entertainment industry for the past decade. He’s brave, charitable, and has no black marks on his record.

Moreover, the show he’s currently on, 'Farming with the Stars,' is a positive, uplifting program reminding everyone not to take food for granted."

After reading Old Zhong’s lengthy post, everyone was stunned.

When you put it like that, Lin Xing really is the perfect choice.