Noon.
This piece of news exploded.
These days, news reports no longer relied on traditional print media. Whenever something happened, the news would be published online within a matter of minutes.
"Zhang Ye falls into a well!"
"Zhang the famous host, singer, and artist, falls into a well!"
"Rescued by the concerted efforts of the people, Zhang Ye fortunately escapes without a scratch!"
"Video of Zhang Ye's fall into a well!"
"Set of 56 photos detailing Zhang Ye's fall into a well!"
"A collection of 56 HD photographs of Zhang Ye's fall into a well!"
…
On Weibo.
WeChat Moments.
In the forums.
It was posted everywhere.
"Pfft!"
"That fellow fell into a well?"
"I heard that he fell in twice!"
"I'm cramping up with laughter. To think that Zhang Ye also has his unfortunate moments!"
"This fellow has done too many wicked things before!"