Finally, someone brought up a bold theory under the video.

“I have a crazy idea—what if Ye Fan is actually Tang Jin’s stunt double? All those grueling scenes in the drama were probably done by Ye Fan instead.”

“Wow, if that’s true, this could be huge!”

The internet exploded instantly. What was already a turbulent situation now turned into utter chaos.

Previously, there had been accusations that Ye Fan was trying to undermine Tang Jin to climb her way to fame. But now, the tables turned with claims that Ye Fan might actually be Tang Jin’s stand-in.

An A-list actress and her alleged stunt double starring in the same drama—and the double ending up with more popularity than the star herself? If proven true, this would undoubtedly be the drama of the year.

Tang Jin’s fans, known for their fierce loyalty, quickly rose to defend their idol.

“Seriously? You think one video is enough to smear Tang Jin’s name? Is she so popular that you can’t stop obsessing over her?”

“This video proves nothing! I trust Tang Jin to perform all her scenes herself. She’s not the type to use a double.”

Ye Fan’s fans weren’t having it either. Within seconds, dozens of comments flooded in to counter the accusations.

“If Ye Fan really wanted to create a buzz, she could’ve ridden the hype when the role of Jin Tan first caught everyone’s attention but she didn’t do anything like that and now she’s getting bashed for no reason!”

“Even someone as easygoing as me is losing their temper here. Ye Fan gained her fame through her own talent, but you guys accuse her of clout-chasing. Now that there’s talk of her being Tang Jin’s double, you claim Tang Jin’s being slandered? Seriously?”

“So, what, the world revolves around Tang Jin, and everyone else has to step aside for her?”

The two fan bases clashed fiercely, each refusing to back down, while the controversy continued to gain momentum online.

Tang Jin’s fans refused to believe the video, convinced that someone was deliberately trying to frame her. They demanded concrete evidence to back up the claims. Meanwhile, Ye Fan’s fans, already fed up with the arrogance of Tang Jin’s supporters, refused to back down.

The conflict between the two sides escalated rapidly.

Eventually, the hashtag #YeFanActuallyTangJinStuntDouble climbed to the top of trending topics, with search volumes dominating online platforms.

Hua Rui Entertainment had been monitoring the situation since the first wave of attacks on Ye Fan. They were initially preparing to take action to protect her reputation. However, the unexpected appearance of behind-the-scenes footage—shot by a background actor—showing Ye Fan working as Tang Jin’s stand-in dramatically shifted public opinion in their favor.

Sensing an opportunity to steer the narrative further, Dai Jinshan immediately instructed his team to post strategically online.

One post, titled “Popular Actress Tang Jin Relies on a Stunt Double for Her Roles? A Logical Breakdown from All Angles!”, quickly gained traction.

The post included several photos. While not crystal clear, they unmistakably showed Ye Fan wearing Tang Jin’s costumes.

Underwater scenes, fight scenes…

Each photo pointed to a recurring pattern: all the challenging and exhausting scenes that Tang Jin allegedly avoided had been performed by Ye Fan.

The author of the post backed their claims with detailed analysis and logical arguments, making it highly convincing.

Dai Jinshan then had a few influential social media accounts repost the article. The post rapidly gained attention, with discussions piling up in the comments.

The focus of the controversy successfully shifted. The narrative was no longer about “Ye Fan undermining Tang Jin to rise to fame” but rather “Tang Jin relies entirely on a stunt double, deceiving her fans.”

Now, everyone’s attention was fixated on the revelation that Ye Fan had been Tang Jin’s stunt double. The earlier accusations and controversies were completely overshadowed.

Upon seeing the post, Tang Jin’s fans fell silent.

If the earlier video could still be dismissed as a coincidence, what about these photos and posts? One occurrence might be excusable as chance, but two, three, or more?

Tang Jin had always portrayed herself as a dedicated actress. Her social media posts and interview appearances consistently emphasized her professionalism. No matter the role, she claimed to take her work seriously.

Her fans had always believed this without question. But now, doubt began to creep in.

As the news spread, someone pointed out that just a few days ago, at a fan meet-and-greet, Tang Jin had confidently stated that she worked hard on every scene to ensure her fans would be satisfied.

Her words implied that she had personally performed every scene, without the use of a stunt double.

The truth was now glaringly obvious—Tang Jin had lied.

Adding fuel to the fire, some recalled noticing strange expressions on the faces of He Han and other crew members when Tang Jin made those claims. It seemed they were aware of the truth but chose to stay silent.

This time, even He Han’s fans, who had previously stayed out of the feud, expressed their disappointment.

“So, it turns out all of Tang Jin’s scenes were actually performed by Ye Fan. No wonder I always felt something was off while watching the drama—I just couldn’t warm up to Tang Jin.”

“God-level actor He Han is so professional, and yet he’s stuck acting alongside someone as irresponsible as Tang Jin. What a waste of his talent and skill.”

“If Tang Jin didn’t want to put in the effort, fine. But why drag He Han into this? If she wasn’t willing to commit to the role, she shouldn’t have accepted the project in the first place.”

He Han’s fans were furious, deeming Tang Jin’s behavior unacceptable. Those who had once shipped the on-screen pairing of He Han and Tang Jin quickly unfollowed her, instead rallying behind the newfound chemistry of He Han and Ye Fan.

In short, the revelation about the stunt double incident was a severe blow to Tang Jin and her fanbase.

The flawless public persona Tang Jin had carefully cultivated was now shattered.

The more perfect the image she had projected, the more spectacularly it crumbled under the weight of the scandal.

Lying, irresponsibility, and dismissiveness toward fans—one damning label after another was hurled at Tang Jin, each backed by undeniable evidence.

Although Tang Jin still had a loyal base of die-hard fans, the overwhelming tide of public opinion was too powerful to counter. No matter how hard they tried, they couldn’t salvage her crumbling image in the eyes of the general public.

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At Tang Jin Studio

Initially, Tang Jin’s team had been gloating over Ye Fan being targeted online, confident that the rookie would no longer pose a threat to Tang Jin’s career but their satisfaction was short-lived.

Before long, negative headlines about Tang Jin herself began surfacing, and the bombshell revelation about Ye Fan being her stunt double shook the internet.

Tang Jin was furious. In a fit of rage, she smashed a glass, her voice seething with venom as she spat out Ye Fan’s name. Jealousy and anger burned in her eyes, unable to mask her frustration.

She had planned to crush Ye Fan completely, ensuring she’d never rise again. Who could have predicted that not only would Ye Fan turn the situation around, but she’d also deal Tang Jin a humiliating blow in the process?

Tang Jin glared at her manager, her voice sharp with frustration. “What do we do now? Everyone online is cursing me! Think of something, quick!”

Having always been idolized and held in high esteem, she couldn’t stomach this sudden fall from grace.

Her manager, Li, was equally stunned by how things had spiraled out of control. Struggling to remain composed, he said. “Let me think.”

The situation had thrown them into complete disarray. Even if they managed to suppress some posts and news articles, it was already too late.

After a frantic discussion, Tang Jin’s studio issued an online statement:

“While filming Undercover on the Bund, Tang Jin experienced some health issues, which necessitated the use of a stunt double for certain scenes.

However, many of the scenes were personally completed by Tang Jin. We sincerely apologize for not being transparent about this earlier.”

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