Even if you haven't eaten pork, you've seen a pig run. No one present was lacking in intelligence.
The man in the jacket charged forward aggressively, wearing a mask with a menacing look in his eyes and holding a glass bottle, instantly evoking a terrifying association— acid disfigurement!
Incidents of acid attacks due to emotional disputes or other grievances are not uncommon, and there have been victims among celebrities in the entertainment industry. The man's intentions were very clear.
It was precisely because they recognized his malicious intent that everyone felt an extra layer of fear.
What they had only seen in news stories was about to happen right before their eyes. How could they not feel terrified?
Therefore, whether they had just stepped off the welcome stage or were still on the stairs, whether they were men or women, almost everyone let out screams of panic, instinctively stepping back to avoid the impending disaster.
Even if they weren't the target, being accidentally injured would be a huge catastrophe, potentially ruining their careers. Seeking advantage and avoiding harm is human nature, and the stage and the area below it instantly descended into chaos.
As for Tian Tian, who was the target of the man in the jacket, her mind went completely blank! Her intuition told her that the man was coming for her, and what he held in his hand was acid capable of disfigurement.
She should run away immediately!
However, Tian Tian was so shocked and frightened that she froze in place, unable to move, and could only watch as the man raised his arm and hurled the liquid from the glass bottle toward her.
It's over!
Tian Tian helplessly closed her eyes.
But the terrible disaster did not befall her.
At the critical moment, a black suit jacket flew through the air, perfectly blocking in front of Tian Tian and catching the liquid from the glass bottle!
The one who saved Tian Tian was none other than Lu Chen.
Lu Chen was the only one who remained calm in the chaos.
When the man in the jacket jumped over the barrier and charged forward, Lu Chen sensed something was wrong. While others retreated to avoid the danger, Lu Chen suddenly stepped forward, extending his arms and arching his back, his fists clenched. The expensive Armani suit he was wearing was instantly shaken off his body.
This move is called "Overlord Sheds Armor," a technique used to escape when an opponent grabs your clothing.
Lu Chen shed his clothing because he saw the man trying to harm Tian Tian. He certainly couldn't use his own body to block the attack!
Lu Chen reacted extremely quickly, and his use of "Overlord Sheds Armor" was nothing short of brilliant, successfully intercepting all the liquid.
Sizzle~
The liquid the man in the jacket threw collided with the suit, instantly absorbed by the fabric and falling to the ground, sizzling and emitting wisps of white smoke under intense corrosion.
A pungent smell filled the air.
It was indeed sulfuric acid, and highly concentrated sulfuric acid at that! If it had been splashed on her face, disfigurement would have been the least of her worries— it could have been fatal.
After shaking off his suit, Lu Chen didn't stop. He stepped forward, wrapped his arm around Tian Tian's slender waist, and pulled her behind him, shielding her with his own body.
He now faced the assailant head-on!
The man in the jacket didn't expect Lu Chen to intervene and ruin his plan. He was momentarily stunned, then quickly reached into his pocket, trying to grab something.
But Lu Chen was faster. As soon as his front foot landed, his back foot followed, twisting his waist and delivering a beautifully executed side kick to the man's neck.
Bang!
Lu Chen, filled with hatred for the man's cruelty and shamelessness, put all his strength into the kick, sending the man crashing to the ground.
At the same time, several security guards, finally snapping out of their daze, pounced on the man, pinning him to the ground.
In fact, the man had already been knocked unconscious by Lu Chen's kick.
Countless camera flashes went off as the reporters and onlookers who had regained their composure began taking photos.
A major incident had just occurred! Lu Chen retracted his leg and turned to Tian Tian, saying, "It's okay now."
The beautiful host's face was deathly pale, her eyes scattered and lost, clearly still in a state of shock and fear, her body trembling uncontrollably.
Lu Chen took her hand and said firmly, "It's really okay now. You don't have to be afraid."
"Wah!"
Before Lu Chen could finish speaking, Tian Tian suddenly threw herself into his arms and began crying loudly.
In an instant, Lu Chen was enveloped in warmth and softness!
Lu Chen: "Uh "
He was caught off guard, wanting to push her away, but she held on tightly, making it difficult to do so.
As a result, he hesitated, unsure of how many photos were being taken at that moment.
This incident left Lu Chen somewhat speechless and a bit shaken.
If his reaction had been even half a second slower, that bottle of sulfuric acid could have easily splashed onto Tian Tian.
So he could understand her feelings.
But clinging to him like this wasn't a solution! Fortunately, Tian Tian quickly regained her composure and released Lu Chen, sobbing, "Thank you."
She was genuinely grateful to Lu Chen.
At that moment, a large number of security personnel and staff rushed over, making the already chaotic scene even more disordered.
Tian Tian's colleagues arrived, comforting her while swiftly escorting her away from the scene.
Meanwhile, Lu Chen, along with other celebrity artists, was guided by the staff into the stadium.
What had just happened was so shocking that many people were still in a state of panic, and once inside the backstage area, they were too rattled to focus on makeup or preparing for the performance, each pulling out their phones to call or text.
Lu Xi, who had been in the backstage area, asked in astonishment, "Xiao Chen, what happened?"
The backstage area had a somewhat apocalyptic atmosphere!
Lu Chen smiled wryly, "Don't mention it."
He recounted the events that had just unfolded to his sister as there was no need to hide anything; it wouldn't be long before the entire nation would know.
The organizers had certainly lost face! There was even a question of whether the concert could proceed smoothly that night.
Lu Xi's face turned pale as she scolded, "You're too reckless! How could you go up like that? What if..."
She couldn't bear to imagine the consequences if something had happened to Lu Chen.
Lu Chen explained, "I couldn't just stand by and watch someone get hurt!"
In truth, Lu Chen hadn't thought too much at the time; regardless of who the assailant was, he would have stepped in to help.
"That's true," Lu Xi nodded. "That person was terrifying."
Being a woman herself, she understood the consequences of disfigurement all too well and felt even more sympathy for Tian Tian while harboring deep hatred for the assailant.
"He should be sentenced to death!"
Lu Chen chuckled softly; a death sentence was unlikely, but he was curious about the assailant's motives.
"Excuse me, are you Lu Chen?"
At that moment, a group of people approached, led by a handsome man and a beautiful woman— none other than the two biggest stars of the concert that night, Li Xing and Liu Zonghan!
Surrounding them were assistants and several other celebrity artists.
Most of the gazes directed at Lu Chen were filled with admiration. Lu Chen quickly stood up and greeted, "Sister Li, Liu Ge, hello! I'm Lu Chen."
Liu Zonghan, nearly 40 but looking like he was in his 20s due to excellent maintenance, was quite handsome with a slightly mixed-race appearance, though he was a bit shorter.
He extended his hand to Lu Chen, saying, "Thanks to you, that was really impressive!"
Liu Zonghan had been on the welcome stage during the incident and had seen everything clearly.
He admired Lu Chen greatly.
Li Xing smiled, "Little Lu is very brave!"
Although she hadn't witnessed the event firsthand, she felt a lingering fear after hearing others recount it.
Such incidents were terrifying, and she had her share of crazy fans!
Lu Chen humbly replied, "You flatter me. I just acted on impulse; thinking about it now, I feel scared."
Everyone laughed, and the atmosphere lightened considerably.
Li Xing said, "Little Lu is too modest; no one wants to see such things happen."
"Right now, the situation is a bit troublesome, but we artists must not lose our composure. I discussed it with Liu Ge and suggested that everyone stay calm and perform well; otherwise, we would be letting down the audience."
Lu Chen replied, "I absolutely support that!"
With Li Xing and Liu Zonghan, two major stars, taking charge, and the higher-ups from the organizing committee arriving, the backstage area quickly stabilized.
Before long, representatives from the Hangzhou Municipal Hall, Zhedong Satellite TV, and the Hangzhou police arrived.
As a key witness, Lu Chen provided a statement to the police.
The concert was delayed by half an hour, but all the performances were completed.
Lu Chen took the stage at 9:27 PM, singing "My Old Classmate" and "The Brightest Star in the Night Sky," both of which are considered his signature songs, earning him enthusiastic applause from the audience.
Especially during "My Old Classmate," many audience members joined in singing during the climax.
Overall, the performance went smoothly without any major incidents.
However, online, the situation was explosive! Due to the large crowd of onlookers, with many taking photos and videos, the entire incident involving the man in the jacket and Lu Chen's intervention was captured in its entirety, and not just in one clip.
Numerous videos and photos quickly spread across blogs, forums, and WeChat groups, going viral like wildfire and sparking countless discussions among netizens, with various conspiracy theories emerging.
Some speculated that Tian Tian had offended someone and was being retaliated against, while others insisted that the assailant was her ex-boyfriend, claiming the acid attack was due to a romantic dispute. However, some argued that Tian Tian didn't even have a boyfriend.
In short, until the police released the results of their investigation, all sorts of claims circulated, and the incident quickly became a hot topic online, with many in the entertainment industry condemning the assailant.
It was certain that tomorrow's entertainment headlines would be dominated by this event.
As for Lu Chen, who had intervened to save Tian Tian, he suddenly found himself at the center of attention!
(End of Chapter)
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