Mu Yu Literature. Long Xing stared at the overwhelming online comments, feeling completely bewildered.
It was true, the initial trending topic was something he had arranged. His sole purpose was simple publicity, to leverage Jiang Nan's popularity and sell more subscriptions for Bai Ye.
However, he never imagined that by just lighting a small spark, the fire would grow so large.
The current momentum was shocking, and he had no idea what to do.
His phone rang.
It was Bai Ye.
He hesitated, unsure whether to answer.
Ultimately, he pressed the accept button. After all, his golden editor was Bai Ye, and he dared not offend him.
“Were the online matters orchestrated by you?” Bai Ye’s voice was low, and an irrepressible anger could be vaguely felt.
“Great Bai Ye, you are framing me. Even if I had the desire, I wouldn't have the ability to make things this big!” Long Xing quickly said.
The most important thing now was to distance himself immediately, so he would never admit to doing this.
There was a long silence on the other end of the call.
No one spoke.
“Great Bai Ye…”
As Long Xing was about to speak, the call was abruptly hung up.
He was stunned for a moment, then put down his phone with a bitter smile.
It seemed Bai Ye was quite upset this time.
However, as long as he stuck to his denial, no one had any evidence.
Yes, the group he hired were professional internet trolls from the entertainment industry, who had participated in countless publicity stunts and had never failed. Their reputation for discretion was well-known; for years, no employer information had ever been leaked, so he wasn't afraid of anyone finding him.
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Penguin Video.
During Spring Festival, Jiang Nan’s Xianjian had concluded, with exceptionally dazzling data.
The drama had earned them nearly ten times the revenue of other dramas.
In the conference room.
Liu Cheng, the project director, looked at the financial report with a beaming smile.
However, the others looked troubled.
“Now it seems Jiang Nan cannot turn things around, with so many fan traffic and those few platforms ganging up to smear him.”
“Director Liu, the current online controversy involving Jiang Nan is too significant, and our website is also being affected. Many people are leaving negative reviews on the app store. What do you suggest we do next?”
“Director Liu, perhaps we should temporarily take down that Xianjian drama? According to the contract, if the production side’s actions affect sales, we can claim compensation from the production company.”
“I feel that if we hold on for a few more days, other videos on our platform will also be affected. The fan traffic this time is too large, and they know how to oppose the platform.”
“I also think we should just take it down and distance ourselves from Jiang Nan, to minimize losses.”
Everyone spoke in a flurry of voices.
However, Liu Cheng’s expression grew darker and darker.
Just as everyone was getting excited.
*Slap!*
Liu Cheng slammed the financial report on the table fiercely.
He looked at everyone below with a grim expression.
“Are you finished?” he asked in a low voice.
Then he looked at the person who had first made the suggestion.
“You know this is an operation by capital and fan traffic, and you can still say such things? Are you stupid? Huh? Are you stupid?”
“I… Did I say something wrong? Haven’t we always done it this way before?” The person, after being scolded, looked completely bewildered.
The platform had always chosen to stay out of trouble to minimize losses.
Liu Cheng was taken aback by this question.
Indeed, they had always done so. After all, the company’s interests came first. According to normal company procedures, they would first take it down and then claim compensation from the production company.
This would ensure that the company's interests would not be harmed.
But was this time the same as before?
“This time is different,” Liu Cheng said solemnly.
“How is it different?” someone asked.
Liu Cheng took a deep breath and smiled at everyone: “This time it’s Jiang Nan!”
“Go, put up a banner on our homepage congratulating Jiang Nan on the successful conclusion of his first film and television drama. Those who leave congratulatory comments will receive a free membership trial card. This time, I stand with Jiang Nan, because I firmly believe he will be the next Ting Yu in the entertainment industry, and this might be our best opportunity to gain his favor!”
After Liu Cheng finished speaking, although the people below wanted to say something more, they were intimidated by Liu Cheng’s gaze.
“If anything happens, I’ll take responsibility!”
Having received his assurance, no one else spoke. After all, Liu Cheng was the director, and they just needed to follow his orders.
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Qingkong Literature.
The Xianxia editorial department.
At this moment, everyone was staring intently at their computers.
Even the chief editor, Li Minghui, had returned to his office.
The entire office was filled with occasional gasps of cold air and bursts of exclamation.
At this moment, the general editor Zhao Kui rushed in from outside.
Seeing everyone diligently working on manuscript review, he was first stunned, then slammed the table.
“You still have the mood to review manuscripts?”
“Everyone go to the conference room for a meeting. We must protect Jiang Nan this time!”
Hearing this, everyone looked up.
However, their faces were filled with inexplicable smiles.
“What’s wrong? Have you all gone silly?”
Zhao Kui was completely bewildered by their reaction.
At this time, Chief Editor Li Minghui walked out of his office.
He laughed heartily and said, “Old Zhao, there’s no need for a meeting.”
Zhao Kui felt terrible upon hearing this.
The company’s sharpest weapon was almost cut by the enemy, yet these people were still joking with him?
He said with a dark expression, “Aren’t you all worried about Jiang Nan?”
After all, usually, even if someone from another editorial group within the company pointed out flaws in Jiang Nan, these people would argue.
But this time, facing such immense public opinion against Jiang Nan, these people showed no reaction at all.
“Editor-in-chief, don’t worry, come and see this.” Zhou Sisi felt she couldn’t tease him any longer, otherwise, if Zhao Kui had a stroke, the entire Xianxia group would be held responsible.
“See what?” Zhao Kui asked, confused, but still stepped forward.
Then, he saw an open document on Zhou Sisi’s desktop.
Within the document, a striking title was written.
Journey to the West
Author: Jiang Nan
“Jian… Jiang Nan’s new book?” Zhao Kui was stunned for half a second, then immediately came back to his senses.
Zhou Sisi smiled and nodded: “That’s right.”
“Nonsense!” Zhao Kui slammed the table and then said urgently, “Do you know what it means for Jiang Nan to release a new book now? Are you all being foolish just because he’s being foolish?”
“Editor-in-chief, please don’t be angry first, just take a look…” Zhou Sisi shivered from fright, then said with a face full of black lines.
“Look at what? Even if Jiang Nan himself came to me today and held a knife to my neck, I wouldn’t let him release a new book. Endure for a moment, and peace will prevail. If he releases it after the storm passes, he won’t lose much. At worst, our platform can give him more resources!” Zhao Kui trembled with anger.
If he released a new book at this time and was crushed again, those who were creating the narrative would have plenty to say.
No matter what, he couldn't release a new book!
“Old Zhao, I advise you to take a look before you say anything…” Li Minghui stepped forward and patted Zhao Kui’s shoulder.
Since Li Minghui had spoken, Zhao Kui could only grit his teeth and click on the first chapter.
Did looking at it once change my mind?
“Chaos undivided, heaven and earth in disarray, boundless and formless, unseen by all…”
Zhao Kui:?
“It is said that the count of heaven and earth is 129,600 years for one Yuan. Dividing the Yuan into twelve periods, namely Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si…”
Zhao Kui:???
After about three minutes, Zhao Kui slowly stood up and looked at Li Minghui, who was covering his mouth and trying to suppress a smile.
Zhao Kui then looked at the other members of the Xianxia group and saw everyone else also trying to hold back their laughter.
Suddenly, he slapped Li Minghui on the head: “Damn it, with this book, why aren’t you putting it up for release immediately? What are you dawdling for!!!”
However, his tone was filled with immense satisfaction.
A perverted smile gradually appeared on his face.
Heh heh heh…
This Journey to the West.
It’s truly wonderful!
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