453: Chapter 453: Famous in Donglin 453: Chapter 453: Famous in Donglin “A group of armed terrorists took over a hundred students hostage at Linshan Middle School and had a standoff with Donglin police, shocking Donglin and alarming the entire country.
A young man led a special task force to secretly infiltrate the gymnasium, annihilating all the terrorists and safely rescuing all the students.
It was nothing short of a miracle.”
“A major terrorist attack occurred at Linshan Middle School, mobilizing half of Donglin’s police force.
Thousands of officers engaged in the operation, ultimately neutralizing all terrorists without firing a single shot or bullet, and rescuing all the students.”
“Exclusive reveal: The hero who rescued over a hundred students from Linshan Middle School is the school medical, Tangyu, a 24-year-old man, handsome and charming, greatly adored by many students.
Currently single, but rumored to have ambiguous relationships with several beauties.”
“Listening to the heart, a monologue by a hostage student: ‘Thank you, Doctor Tang, for rescuing us.
Those terrorists were really terrifying and brutal, armed with guns and bombs.
Doctor Tang was like a Heavenly God descended, invincible and fierce, defeating the terrorists decisively and also defusing the bomb, saving us all.
We love Doctor Tang.
When I grow up, I will definitely become Doctor Tang’s wife.'”
“He is a hero, a young hero of our era, who single-handedly reversed the tide against dozens of well-armed terrorists, like a Heavenly God wiping them out completely.
He is our Huaxia Country’s Superman, Spider-Man, and Donglin City’s hero.
Please remember his name: Tangyu.”
“Government spokesperson made a statement regarding the Linshan Middle School terrorist hostage incident, clearly expressing Donglin City government and police’s gratitude towards Tangyu.”
Such a major case was defined as a terrorist attack, causing a huge stir in Donglin City at the time.
The entire city was shocked, and all eyes were on this incident, causing an uproar in Donglin City, with people everywhere discussing the matter.
Tangyu was also sensationalized by the internet and media, quickly sculpting a grand image of a hero, which made Tangyu’s fame surge fiercely, rapidly reaching new heights.
The media needs big news, explosive news.
Thus, they directed their attention towards Linshan Middle School and towards Tangyu, the hero of this incident.
Through media hype and embellishment, Tangyu was effectively mythologized.
Moreover, this incident quickly linked up with an earlier event in Linwu County on the internet since both were significantly related to Tangyu, naturally heating up and becoming the hottest news topic.
Fame has its issues, and Tangyu’s phone number was somehow leaked.
His phone rang incessantly.
Some calls were from grateful parents, many more from reporters seeking interviews, and others from random people asking all sorts of odd questions.
Essentially, the phone never stopped ringing, so Tangyu had to turn off his cell phone to have some peace.
However, reporters soon showed up at Princess Apartments, all clamoring to interview Tangyu, seeking exclusive interviews and angling for television shows and even offers for advertisements and movies, which left Tangyu speechless.
With the overwhelming number of people, only by having the police come over to handle the situation could there be some quiet.
However, Tangyu and the others holed up in Princess Apartments, keeping doors and windows tightly shut, too afraid to go out.
Being too famous can indeed be troublesome.
Lin Guotai also tried to control the situation, asking the media not to bother Tangyu and Lin Feifei.
However, it was impossible; the media in Donglin City were too numerous, and reporters from other areas also rushed over.
It was not easy to suppress them, and many stayed in the neighborhood, determined to capture firsthand information.
In this era, firsthand news is money.
With nothing else to do, Tangyu and the others sat in the living room watching TV.
Guo Momo and Zhao Ya had taken a day off and didn’t have to go to school that day.
And given the circumstances, it wasn’t easy for them to go out anyway.
Linshan Middle School, needless to say, had suspended classes for the day to regroup, and the police were still present at the school, with reporters swarming for interviews, making it impossible to resume normal classes.
Zhao Ya browsed the news on her tablet, laughing heartily, “Hehe, Big Brother Good, you’re famous now, known throughout Donglin, and your news is all over the internet now.
Look at this epic Photoshop job; it’s hilarious.” Guo Momo and Lin Feifei crowded around and all three laughed uncontrollably.
Tangyu, on the other hand, felt helpless and glanced over, almost unable to stop himself from laughing as well.
These days, the internet never lacks creative people.
His photo had been photoshopped into various funny images.
“Haha, look at this, this is funny, so talented — Our pursued hero, where is he a hero?
He’s more like Sharp Brother.”
“And this post too, what a legendary post, absolute genius, I’m going to reply as well, so much fun.”
Watching these three women gathered around laughing at his various internet jokes, Tangyu could only sit aside, feeling exasperated.
Amidst the boredom, Lin Feifei’s phone suddenly rang.
Glancing at it, Lin Feifei furrowed her brows slightly before answering, “Qingyu, oh, looking for Tangyu?
His phone is off.
Okay, I’ll pass the phone to him.”
Tangyu took Lin Feifei’s phone and answered, “Is there something you need?”
“Is something up?
Are you at the apartment now, and is it convenient for you to come out?” Song Qingyu asked.
“I do have time, but the place is swarmed with people, so it might not be so easy to get out,” Tangyu replied.
“Alright, I’ll come over to pick you up now.
There’s a VIP who wants to meet you—it’s very important, so you’ll have to come out one way or another,” Song Qingyu said, and without waiting for Tangyu to ask more questions, she hung up the call.
After hanging up, Tangyu wondered, what VIP wanted to meet him?
Since even Song Qingyu referred to him as a VIP, it probably wasn’t one of the usual big shots from Donglin City.
“Tangyu, what’s up?” Lin Feifei asked.
Tangyu shook his head, “I’m not too sure myself, Song Qingyu mentioned a VIP urgently wants to meet me and will be taking me out.”
“Heehee, looks like you’re famous now, bro, caught the attention of some big shots.
I bet it’s someone big from the Capital City.
Haha, brother, you’re going to make it big this time,” Zhao Yaya giggled.
Tangyu shook his head, “I actually don’t want to go, but I can’t just snub Song Qingyu.”
Lin Feifei said, “You might as well meet them.
After all, you have achieved great things for Donglin City this time, and if that VIP wants to meet you, it must be for something good.
There’s no harm in meeting, and there’s no need to offend that VIP.”
Thinking it over, Tangyu agreed that, after all, he was now making his way in Donglin City, and getting acquainted with some VIPs could only be beneficial to him.
About twenty minutes later, Song Qingyu called again.
Tangyu informed Lin Feifei, then left the Princess Apartments.
As expected, as soon as he stepped out, he immediately saw a large swarm of reporters rushing toward him, each armed with recording devices and microphones pointed at him.
“Mr.
Tangyu, may we interview you for a moment?
It won’t take much of your time,” one called out.
“Mr.
Tangyu, regarding those pervasive reports online, what do you have to say?
Are those reports true?
The hostage situation at Linshan Middle School, did you really single-handedly kill those criminals and safely rescue all the students?” another asked.
“Mr.
Tangyu, do you have special abilities?” added another.
One after another, the questions chirped incessantly, buzzing so loudly in Tangyu’s ears they almost burst.
If it weren’t for the police guarding the place, the reporters would have pounced on him.
There were probably about a hundred reporters blocking the entrance, making it extremely difficult for Tangyu to get through.
Glancing over, Tangyu finally spotted Song Qingyu not far away, her face stern; she wanted to squeeze through but couldn’t.
“Alright, everyone quiet down, let me say a few words.
How about this—I’ll give you three minutes because I really do have urgent matters to attend to.
I’ll answer your questions, and then I ask you to please not wait here anymore, alright?
I have my own personal life, you know, and I hope you all understand.
I heard most of your questions just now, so let’s not ask any more and keep it down.
I’ll answer what I can, and then you let me go, okay?” Tangyu said.
The media reporters nodded in agreement.
“Thank you, everyone.
First off, those reports online are clearly unrealistic; some are quite exaggerated.
I’m flesh and blood, not a god, and not as miraculous as the internet claims.
As you know, we should not fully believe what’s online.
The fact that we could eliminate those criminals smoothly and rescue the students—I’d say several factors played a part.
Our Donglin City’s special assault team certainly deserves major credit.
Another point is the gym design at Linshan Middle School, which left us a lifeline.
Without that expansive underground waterway, we couldn’t have stealthily entered the gym and ambushed the criminals.
Mainly, it was the sharpshooters from the special assault team that made a difference; I just followed them in and defused the bomb.
To say I played a monumental role, I truly feel undeserving.
Also, regarding the reality of this incident, let me assure you, no need to doubt, it’s absolutely true.
Those criminals could definitely be considered terrorists given their sophisticated weaponry, comparable to a small army’s.
Lastly, about those online claims of me being single—I’d like to officially state that I have a girlfriend now, thank you!” Tangyu said with a smile.
After answering these queries, Tangyu nodded to the media reporters, who seemed to want to ask more but didn’t pursue further, cooperatively clearing a path.
Tangyu quickly got into Song Qingyu’s car, urging her to drive away immediately.
The conversation you had earlier was quite modest, transferring the credit to the Donglin police force.
I actually should thank you on behalf of them,” Song Qingyu said.
Tangyu smirked, “I just prefer keeping a low profile, that’s all.
Being surrounded by those reporters really isn’t comfortable.
I guess I’m just not cut out to be famous.”