Plagiarism Scandal: Are You Dating?

Zhou Yan held the microphone, his gaze fixed on the densely packed reporters below.

"Thank you for coming, media reporters. Please forgive us if there has been any inadequacy in our hospitality. 'The World's Number One' is our first production at [Nanhua Film & Television]. It's a beginning for us, and all of us, including myself, will do our best to perform well in our roles..."

Zhou Yan stood on the stage, speaking eloquently and exuding a powerful aura that drew everyone's attention.

"Hello Zhou Yan, recently some people online have been attacking 'The World's Number One,' claiming that it plagiarized multiple martial arts works. What's your opinion on this?"

Just as Zhou Yan was about to leave, a reporter suddenly asked a question loudly.

Zhou Yan couldn't help but look over, and the reporter was none other than a reporter from Sohu Entertainment.

Zhou Yan smiled faintly, unperturbed: "Since this reporter has asked a question, I will say a few words."

"I feel that the rumors that have suddenly emerged recently are pure fabrications."

"If it really involved plagiarism, Mr. Jin Yong would have sued me long ago instead of letting me get away with it."

Zhou Yan mentioned Jin Yong because many online posts say that the characters in "The World's Number One" are similar to the protagonists in Jin Yong's novels.

Zhou Yan did not deny this, and it was indeed the case.

But to say it was plagiarism is utter nonsense.

"As everyone knows, 'The World's Number One' is my first work. Before that, I had never published any works."

"The reason I chose to write martial arts fiction was because I like martial arts and I love martial arts."

"When I started writing later, considering it was my first time writing a book, I thought I would imitate the style of my predecessors."

"The advantage is that it reduces the difficulty of writing and allows for better control over characters and plot; the disadvantage is that it shows the influence of works by Jin Yong and others."

"Fortunately, I gained a lot of writing experience through 'The World's Number One' and found my own writing style, which you should be able to see in my subsequent works."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

"Water Moon Cave Heaven", "Legend of the Spirit Mirror", "Qin's Moon", and "Heavenly Sword Heroes" are all in their own right, without any author involved.

"Then why don't you refute the rumors?" a reporter asked again.

"Why deny the rumors?" Zhou Yan laughed. "They've given me and 'The World's Number One' such a high level of discussion; I can't let their good intentions go to waste."

The popularity of "The World's Number One" in the past.

How much popularity does it have now?

He was too busy thanking the other party to proactively deny the rumors.

The higher the popularity, the better.

Zhou Yan actually had no idea who was behind the scenes stirring things up.

But one thing is certain: Nanhua Film & Television's foray into the television industry has made some people uneasy.

Everyone was very satisfied with Zhou Yan's remarks.

I must take advantage of this opportunity to "make a scene" when I get back.

"Now, please welcome another actor to the stage," Wang Jing said, stepping forward once again.

"Next up is Fan Binbin, who plays Shangguan Haitang, the number one secret agent."

Upon hearing Wang Jing's words, Fan Binbin stood up from his seat and walked towards the stage.

Fan Binbin wore a white long dress, her long hair flowing, her features exquisite, her figure graceful and shapely, especially her slender waist, which could be grasped in one hand, and her pair of straight and long legs extending out from the long dress.

Her face was lightly powdered, with delicate makeup, revealing stunning beauty.

Fan Binbin's figure and looks are undeniable; he immediately attracts everyone's attention upon his appearance.

She wore a pair of black high heels with red soles, walking with a breezy, clattering sound.

"So beautiful!" Zhang Tao looked at Fan Binbin walking over and felt that the whole room had become much brighter.

Fan Binbin was like a beautiful sight, firmly attracting his attention.

"She is indeed beautiful," Lee Donghae nodded in deep agreement; her looks were truly stunning.

I'm even better looking in person than on TV.

Fan Binbin came onto the stage, took the microphone from the staff, and faced the numerous media reporters.

"Hello everyone, I'm Fan Binbin. I play the role of Shangguan Haitang in 'The World's Finest.' I'm very grateful to the investors and director Wang Jing for choosing me. I will definitely give a good performance and strive to make the character of Shangguan Haitang shine," Fan Binbin said with a bright smile.

It can be said that: its simplicity is exquisite, and its beauty is beyond compare.

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"Aren't you one of the investors?"

"Don't think we don't know, this role was already decided internally."

"Hypocritical, so hypocritical."

In the actor waiting area, several actresses looked at Fan Binbin on stage and secretly cursed him for being hypocritical.

The character Shangguan Haitang was determined from the very beginning of the project.

Moreover, it was Zhou Yan, the author, who personally approved it.

Fan Binbin doesn't care what others think; this role is rightfully hers.

Fan Binbin has watched "The World's Finest" more than once, and the character Shangguan Haitang deeply attracted her.

The character of Shangguan Haitang is outstanding, even surpassing Duan Tianya, Guihai Yidao, and Cheng Shifei in my heart. She is the undisputed female lead.

She had also read the comments online. Many readers were saddened by Shangguan Haitang's death, and some extreme fans even cursed Zhou Yan's ancestors online.

But that's precisely why this character is so unforgettable.

She believes that the role of Shangguan Haitang will surpass Jin Suo, Xing'er, and Zhu Qiqi, becoming her signature role.

"Ms. Fan Binbin, there are reports that you are dating Zhou Yan. Is this true?"

Some reporters, enjoying the spectacle, thought it was a good thing.

Zhou Yan couldn't help but look over, "It's this media outlet again."

The other party turned out to be a reporter from Southern Metropolis Daily.

Gao Yuanyuan's heart tightened, and she clenched her fists tightly.

Li Binbin and Jia Jingwen remained quite calm.

Fan Binbin didn't expect to be asked this question.

Fortunately, she wasn't a complete novice.

"Excuse me, today is the press conference for 'The World's Number One'. I have a few questions related to the press conference," Fan Binbin said, without giving a direct answer.

Upon hearing this, everyone understood immediately.

Fan Binbin neither admitted nor denied it.

In other words, the news is very likely true.

There's just no evidence.

Fan Binbin handed the microphone to a staff member and stood next to Zhou Yan.

The two are a perfect match, both handsome and beautiful.

Zhang Tao looked at the two people on the stage and saw that Fan Binbin and Zhou Lei were tilting their heads to each other, seemingly talking about something.

Fan Binbin's smile was as radiant as a flower.

Zhou Yan smiled, his smile as warm as a spring breeze, radiating sunshine.

The woman was youthful and beautiful, while the man was sunny, energetic, and handsome.

The two whispered to each other, like a divine couple, creating an extremely beautiful scene.

Zhang Tao couldn't resist taking a picture of this scene to record it.

Zhou Yan and Fan Binbin's whispered conversation attracted the attention of many people, who pressed the shutter button to capture the two in a photo.

"This is the proof that you're dating!"

The media reporters were very excited.