As for the comments under the news article about Master Meng responding to the issue, they were quite typical:
Thank you, Master Meng, for standing up and speaking out! [Heart][Heart][Heart][Fist][Fist][Fist]
Master Meng is indeed a famous director in the industry, his words carry conviction, thank you! [Fist][Fist][Fist][Heart][Heart][Heart]
The production team and both directors have spoken, haters should just shut up. Seriously, you must be so idle, earning such dishonest money, can you even sleep at night?! I advise you to be kinder! Also, thank you, Master Meng! [Fist][Fist][Fist]
I have always been a role model in the industry as the Emperor of the Flourishing Beauty, so can the rumor-mongers accumulate some virtues! Using this method to gain visibility is really low... [Contempt][Contempt][Contempt]
