- Hey Tung, have you heard the news? Your "star idol" has just been arrested for drug-related offenses.

Tung paused, then reacted:

- Where did you hear that fake news? He was live streaming yesterday!

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Without saying a word, Thanh immediately showed Tung his phone screen:

- This information is 100% accurate, clear as day, there's no arguing about it anymore.

Seeing the artist's haggard appearance at the police station, so different from his glamorous stage persona, Tung felt stunned and disappointed. At that moment, Mr. Tien rode past on his motorbike and calmly said:

- The information Thành gave is accurate, Tùng.

Tung tried to justify himself:

- But teacher, he's contributed so many great works... Could this just be an "accident" due to work pressure, a momentary lapse of judgment?

Teacher Tiến said sternly:

- I think that's condoning wrongdoing. Drugs are never a harmless "accident" or "game." It's a serious violation of the law, a moral decay. Artists, once they're on stage and receive the love of society, should uphold virtue and integrity to set an example. Instead, they plunge into a life of debauchery and recklessness, and that glamorous facade is nothing but deception.

Teacher Tiến patted Tùng on the shoulder and explained further:

- In the digital age, every statement and action of a celebrity has a huge impact on young people. The downfall of idols easily creates a harmful psychological effect of curiosity and imitation among a segment of youth. More dangerously, hostile forces will exploit these deviant idols to promote a materialistic, frivolous lifestyle, alienated from traditional cultural values. When a future generation is corrupted in their lifestyle, that nation will weaken from within. That is the highest price to pay for the "games" you just mentioned.

Seeing that both students were listening attentively, Mr. Tien softened his tone:

- What the teacher said doesn't mean we should be extreme and reject everything. Around us, there are still many genuine artists, many kind and dedicated individuals who work tirelessly to contribute to the community. Admiration for someone means learning from their good qualities and good deeds, but it absolutely shouldn't be blind adoration.

At this point, Tung nodded, his voice low but firm:

- I understand now, sir. Thank you for helping us see the true nature of the problem so we know how to protect ourselves.

    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/phong-chong-dien-bien-hoa-binh/tin-nham-than-tuong-1042504