Chapter 187: She Went Viral Again
Evan Shaw stood to the side, looking at Chloe York with eyes full of approval and admiration. "That’s right, Chloe. You were so calm and brave at the bar just now."
He hadn’t expected her to have such a side to her. If he had been the one to witness that scene today, he probably would have thought it best not to meddle. Even if he had stepped in to help, he wouldn’t have handled it as flawlessly as Chloe did. No wonder he couldn’t control his heart later on, growing more and more fond of her—it was because she was worth it.
Ethan Prescott nodded repeatedly, his face full of awe. "Yeah, Chloe, you’re truly amazing."
He used to always look down on her, but now, his perception of her was being refreshed time and time again. He deeply regretted never taking the time to understand her before, especially since she was such a lovable person. Thankfully, he was still able to see this side of her now.
Caught off guard by their lavish praise, Chloe felt a little embarrassed. "Alright, stop flattering me. I just happened to run into it and lent a hand in passing. It’s not as impressive as you guys make it out to be."
"That wasn’t just ’lending a hand,’ that was standing up for what’s right! It’s a great deed!" Wendy Winters immediately retorted. Suddenly, as if remembering something, her eyes lit up, and she quickly pulled out her phone. "Oh, right! Earlier at the bar, when you subdued that man, I secretly took a video and some photos. I originally meant to keep them as evidence, but now that I think about it, something so positive needs to be posted online for everyone to see! There’s too much negative news on the internet these days. Your courageous act is exactly what people need to spread some positivity and inspire others to learn from your bravery!"
Wendy felt that the online atmosphere was far too toxic lately; it needed some wholesome, positive content to save it.
Hearing this, Chloe hurriedly tried to stop her. She had already appeared on the internet enough times recently. If she went viral again, even she would find it weird. It would feel incredibly unreal, as if she had specifically hired people to manufacture hype for her online. "Don’t post it. It was just a small matter, there’s no need to let the whole world know."
But Wendy had already made up her mind. As she quickly scrolled through the videos and photos on her phone, she replied, "How is this a small matter? You bravely stopped a pervert, protected the female victim, and even helped the police solve a cold case! This is pure positive energy and more people need to see it! Besides, you’re so amazing, you deserve to be praised by everyone. I’ll just make a simple post on social media and won’t leak too much of your personal information. Don’t worry!"
Moving at lightning speed, Wendy didn’t give Chloe any chance to stop her. She carefully selected a few photos of Chloe subduing the man single-handedly, extracted a short video clip, and added a caption: "My treasure of a friend, a courageous superhero! Fearless in the face of bad guys, bravely protecting a stranger girl. So badass and kind-hearted. I’ll always be proud of her!"
The caption didn’t mention Chloe’s full name or leak any private information; it only showed her face, framing it as a simple documentation of an inspiring moment. Then, she hit publish.
After posting it, Wendy smugly waved her phone. "Done! I bet a ton of people are going to become your fans!"
Since it was already out there, Chloe didn’t say anything more. She just treated it as a whim of Wendy’s and didn’t take it to heart. In today’s digital age, posting something didn’t guarantee it would go viral; it was just as likely to sink without a trace.
Yet, no one expected that within a mere ten minutes of going live, the post would attract a massive flood of likes and comments. Initially, it was just Wendy’s friends and followers who saw it and left praises in the comment section. However, as the number of shares skyrocketed, the content was quickly picked up by more netizens, rapidly gaining traction and spreading across major social media platforms.
In the video, Chloe’s movements were crisp, and her gaze was resolute. She pinned the perverted man down firmly with one hand, her actions decisive and devoid of any hesitation. That display of courage and justice struck the hearts of every netizen right through their screens.
In just one hour, the post surpassed a million likes. The share count surged relentlessly, propelling it straight to the top of the trending lists on all major social media platforms.
#GirlActsBravelyToSubdueSerialPervert#
#BeautifulAndBadass!StrangerGirlStepsInToSaveHarassedWoman#
Various related hashtags firmly occupied the top trending spots. View counts instantly broke the hundred-million mark, sparking nationwide discussions and praise across the internet.
Recognizing Chloe from Wendy’s completely unblurred photos, netizens went wild. They realized this was Chloe York, the top scorer of the college entrance examination, and the same Chloe York who had saved a child from being trafficked.
[Oh my god! It’s Chloe! Chloe is so badass! She wasn’t afraid of the bad guy at all. This is true girl power!]
[I’m so touched. Nowadays, many people would choose to stand by and watch when they encounter things like this. But Chloe bravely stood up, not only saving the victimized girl but also sending the bad guy to the police station. She really has such a strong sense of justice!]
[My blood was boiling the whole time I watched this! Chloe is brave and kind, her looks are off the charts, her IQ is high, and her action skills are maxed out. I’ve officially become a fan. I want to be her loyal follower!]
[Chloe did a good deed again! Last time she saved a child who was almost abducted, and this time she saved a young woman. I’m completely won over. From now on, I’m a little fan of Chloe’s!]
[Reject apathy, spread positive energy! Chloe’s actions are truly worth learning from. She protected others and deterred the bad guys. I love this! Instant follow. I will always support such a righteous sister!]
[Excuse me, does this sister have a social media account?! I want to be the first to follow her and become her number one fan. Such an excellent girl with such a sense of justice truly deserves to be loved!]
The overwhelming wave of praise and adoration made Chloe a complete sensation across the entire internet. The video was widely shared and liked by major media outlets and official government accounts. State media even published a commentary: "With a mortal body, she performed an act of justice. She bravely stopped a crime and spread boundless positive energy. A thumbs up for this courageous girl!"
Compared to last time, the police’s involvement in this incident caused Chloe’s popularity to truly explode.
Holding her phone, Wendy watched the soaring likes and comments, along with the screen filled with bullet comments praising Chloe. Her hands trembled with excitement. She hadn’t expected the video and caption she posted to go viral. And not just viral—it was an absolute phenomenon.
"Chloe, look quickly! You’ve gone viral! The whole internet is praising you, and everyone wants to be your fan. I told you that your positive actions would definitely be recognized by everyone!"
Chloe had thought the video Wendy posted would just sink into the ocean of the internet without making a splash. She never imagined that a casual post would actually blow up like this. Looking at the torrent of praise online, Chloe felt a sense of dread. She definitely did not want a repeat of the experience of being mobbed by reporters like last time.