Fan Youyou's Weibo post was almost identical to Leng Hao's, as if the two had planned it together.
Their straightforward admission of fault not only didn't repel their fans, but actually made the fans more sympathetic towards them.
The idols weren't getting the recognition they deserved because they weren't famous yet. Once they become famous, hosts and guest spots would be in their grasp.
So, the fans had to support their idols more and help them rise to fame.
After a while, the buzz died down.
Afterwards, Fan Youyou even called Mu Yan specifically to apologize.
"Mu Yan, I really didn't expect the fans to make such a fuss. I didn't mean to do it."
"It's okay," Mu Yan said.
"You're not mad at me, are you?"
"No."
Fan Youyou seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, "That's good. Do you have time? I'll treat you to a meal."
"Sorry, I'm a bit busy lately."
"That makes sense. You're so popular, you must have a lot going on. Well, you go ahead and be busy then."
