Chapter 948: So our wish is
It is evening in Yicheng.
The sun was about to set, and people were still moving around in the distance, but thankfully the safe zone they were in had quieted down, with only staff members registering people.
Liu Rulan and Xiao Chen were responsible for translating and filling out various forms required by the officials, while Xiao He was on the phone contacting people returning to China.
"Yes, we're all fine. It looks like we won't be able to take a plane today."
Xiao He mentally estimated the time difference between the two regions and continued, "We will most likely be arranged with temporary accommodations, and our flights will be rescheduled for tomorrow. You can rest after you finish dealing with things in China."
"Okay, the most important thing is that you're all alright."
Lin Cheng breathed a sigh of relief, then asked the others, "By the way, we noticed some fan groups have other Chinese fans who traveled with you on this trip. What are they doing now—"
"Everything is fine, don't worry."
Xiao He briefly explained the situation: "Currently, most of the Chinese compatriots in the airport are with us. It's not just my fans, but also some other passengers. Official staff are currently verifying and asking us about the situation. I've asked some enthusiastic fans to help register the number of people on site and their basic information. I'll send it all to you later, and you can compile it into a table and publish it on the official website. This will also serve as a way for you to let your relatives and friends of other passengers know that you're safe."
"OK."
Lin Cheng then discussed with Xiao He the future direction of public opinion.
Xiao He thought for a moment and continued, "Someone from Beijing might call later and ask you to hand over the matter to them. If necessary, try to support topics related to 'The Root of Calamity' and keep them in the forefront, so that the public opinion here doesn't last too long."
Rather than letting international news topics touch on sensitive issues, it would be better for them to guide the narrative further before the authorities intervene, at least ensuring that the subsequent developments of the matter are in their favor.
Moreover, the hype surrounding "The Root of Evil" hadn't died down yet. When "The Root of Evil" was officially performed last night, it was already quite late in China. Many hot topics and related buzz only started to gradually emerge this morning.
So the best-case scenario is that they can profit from this traffic themselves.
It is both safe and beneficial.
"Okay, I'll discuss this with operations..."
After hanging up the phone, Lin Cheng immediately began a discussion with his team.
Linghui Entertainment issued a statement within an hour of the public outcry.
【Linghui Entertainment Official: We are deeply saddened by the international incident that just occurred online, and we once again appeal for world peace. Our boss, @LinghuiEntertainmentActor-XiaoHe, is currently safely outside Yicheng Airport. We will confirm the safety of other Chinese citizens inside the airport within the next hour and release their names. If any relatives or friends have gone missing during this incident, please contact us privately to confirm their situation...】
With this clarification, the panic on the internet finally subsided.
But then they were also greatly surprised.
【No, so Xiao He and his group not only escaped during the terrorist attack, but also actively helped manage other Chinese passengers at the airport?】
【Wow, I also received a message from that foreign friend! They were indeed with Brother Xiao the whole time, and it was Brother Xiao who organized their escape when the incident happened. The figure in that video is Brother Xiao; he reacted incredibly quickly, stepping forward to organize everyone's evacuation immediately. He's practically a god!】
【So this means that Brother Xiao and his group not only escaped successfully, but they even brought other people with them?】
【That's true. It's said that after the danger was discovered, the local staff ran away first. In the end, it was Brother Xiao and his team who arranged for everyone in that area to evacuate in an orderly manner, successfully avoiding other criminals who came to block the back door, and all of them safely withdrew from another location.】
【Wow, what kind of movie plot is this? I really admire Xiao He and his team. Under such circumstances, they were able to organize the others to evacuate in a clear and organized manner and avoid danger. It's truly amazing; even in a movie, it's a breathtaking scene.】
【As expected of Brother Xiao! He's incredibly awesome!】
【It's good that you're alright, it's good that you're alright. But Brother Xiao and the others just finished filming "The Root of Calamity," and then they encountered a terrorist attack on their way back. Isn't this a case of reality and drama mutually reinforcing each other?】
【To be honest, it's quite a sad story to bring this up. Xiao Ge and his team were performing an anti-war piece on the international stage yesterday, and today they're caught up in it all, suffering a terrorist attack... "The Root of Evil" really deserves the gold medal this time.】
【It's still trending! The first one is that Xiao Ge and his team's anti-war work is very popular abroad and has received high praise from judges. The second one is that Xiao Ge and his team encountered a terrorist attack and were stranded in a foreign country—the artistic merit of "The Root of Evil" has been elevated once again in reality.】
So, please tell us our wish—
【World Peace!】
Many netizens couldn't help but sigh upon seeing this news.
After all, no one expected that the cruelty of reality would never stop for anyone, nor would it disappear for anyone.
This news quickly reached the other members of the "The Root of Evil" troupe.
Yang Heng and the others in the troupe also called Xiao He to inquire about the situation.
After replying to everyone, Xiao He realized that there were just too many people wanting to know how he was doing, so he simply posted on his WeChat Moments to prove that he was safe and sound, and stopped responding to each person individually.
However, Xiao He did not expect that there were marketing accounts mixed in with his WeChat Moments, or that the marketing accounts saw the screenshots when other friends forwarded them. As a result, screenshots of Xiao He's WeChat Moments quickly appeared in China, saying that he was safe.
Seeing this, Xiao He was speechless and simply stopped caring and let them be.
After the local officials made their records and processed everyone's flight rebooking, they were taken to a nearby hotel to rest.
After receiving accurate information from Xiao He's side in China, Linghui Entertainment once again released a report on the situation at the scene.
This really does give me the feeling of being forced to become a frontline reporter.
Netizens and fans finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The next day, Xiao He and his group resumed their journey home.
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This time, no mishaps occurred at the scene. In fact, there were many more security personnel on standby, and the security was even tighter.
With a notification coming from the lobby, everyone was told to prepare to board.
"Phew, I can finally go home. This has been an unforgettable experience!"
The girl next to Zong Jiwei held her hands and said to the people around her as they walked, "Who would have thought that I would be able to help Brother Xiao and the others after escaping the disaster, and record the situation of the people on the scene? In the end, I was even praised by Brother Xiao. When I went back, I received a small gift from Brother Xiao and the others to calm my nerves. If this gets out, other fans will definitely be envious!"
"Yeah, yeah, it feels like a dream to do something so meaningful with my idol, and then get to take a commemorative photo with him at the end. It's just so awesome!"
Her friends were also moved.
Because he was fluent in foreign languages, Zong Jiwei, who was also busy helping out, listened to the girls around him and shook his head with amusement. Then, he carefully picked up the bag containing Xiao He's autograph and joined the queue.
That's nothing. He received two gifts for helping despite his injuries!
Zong Jiwei could already foresee what kind of expression his daughter would have.
She will be proud of herself!