A Kyoto local number, the caller was Company Commander Wu Chenghu.
Upon answering the call, Commander Wu directly stated his purpose.
Cases of self-media fabricating false news for traffic and profit.
As well as cases of netizens maliciously altering images to tarnish the honor of military heroes.
These matters were now being handled entirely by the Kyoto Military District.
Commander Wu's call was to ask Gao Fei if he had any demands, such as compensation!
Gao Fei's demand was simple.
He wanted the military region to prosecute according to the laws and regulations of Long Country, and he did not require compensation.
He was not short of money now and did not care about the compensation of over a hundred thousand yuan.
As long as his honor and image could be maintained.
After discussing the terms of the prosecution, Commander Wu was about to hang up when Gao Fei hurriedly said, "Company Commander, do you know about my plan to release the song 'Chizi Xin' (A Pure Heart)?"
"I know, the battalion commander mentioned it to me when he returned from a meeting at the military headquarters this morning!"
"Company Commander, you also know that the entire internet is now paying attention to the military's prosecution of those who smeared me.
If I release a song now, won't I be met with a wave of scolding?"
Upon hearing that it was to avoid trouble from netizens, Commander Wu laughed heartily and said, "You are one of our troops, what do you have to fear? Release it directly, don't worry!"
Although Gao Fei was only a reservist, in the eyes of the military headquarters leadership, this young man was already part of the army, the difference was merely in his status.
The new military song received rave reviews from all over the country's military forces.
The recruitment season promotional video even directly broke the number of applicants from previous years.
Gao Fei had made two significant contributions to the military headquarters; could they possibly prevent him from releasing a simple song?
At the same time, his top-notch computer skills meant he would surely be a talent in the technology industry. Furthermore, after graduating from university in four years, he intended to enlist, and the military headquarters would surely dote on him like their own son.
With the affirmation from his superiors, Gao Fei no longer hesitated.
After a video conference with the heads of five music platforms, the song's release time was immediately set!
...
Six in the afternoon.
People from all walks of life, after a busy day, finally welcomed mealtime.
As the young people ate their meals while browsing their phones online.
Yuan Fei Studio went live.
As soon as the studio account posted two pieces of content, they instantly surged to the trending list in less than ten minutes.
The first post.
"Hello everyone, I am Gao Fei.
I believe netizens have already learned the truth of all the events over the past four days.
For four days, I have been subjected to controversy and personal attacks from many unscrupulous media outlets and some netizens.
But fortunately, justice prevails, and the wrongs I have suffered have finally come to light.
I thank the leaders of Fengyun City for clarifying my innocence and thank the leaders of the military for their kindness and for speaking out against the unscrupulous media..."
The post, about two hundred characters, expressed gratitude to the official leaders for proving his innocence.
The post was written by Gao Fei alone.
The second post.
"My new song 'Chizi Xin' has been released on five music platforms: Liuying, Kule, Mimi, Dayu, and Yiyun."
Below the post was the song's MV.
The video consisted of a thirty-second recruitment season promotional video and the song 'Chizi Xin'.
Gao Fei's own popularity had not yet subsided, and with him personally logging in to his account to post,
Within ten minutes, both posts immediately entered the top ten trending topics. m..oΓg
In addition to the concern of fans for Gao Fei being slandered and the praise for the music,
Other voices soon appeared in the comment section.
"The way you're doing this is really ugly. The officials just cleared your name this morning, and this afternoon you're using this heat to release your song. Are you that short of money?"
"The two official bodies helped you clarify and even offered to prosecute, and this afternoon you couldn't wait to release a song to make money. Do you have any shame?"
"I really like the sincere tone of your gratitude to the officials, but I really dislike your approach of using this to release a song!"
"Moreover, you even dare to use the recruitment season promotional video as the song's MV. Who gave you the authority? You're quite bold!"
As Gao Fei had predicted.
As long as he leveraged this heat to release a song, he would surely be condemned by netizens from all sides.
The netizens in the comment section who were railing against him included neutral observers, anti-fans, and fans.
All of them accused him of being heartless.
Everyone felt that the officials had just cleared his name, and he was already starting to release songs to make money. His methods were incredibly unsightly.
Meanwhile, Ku Ying Media, with whom Gao Fei had previously collaborated, and other music platforms with whom he had not partnered, began to make sarcastic remarks on their social media accounts.
"Whether an artist, a star, or an ordinary person, the most important thing is to have virtue first, not to rely on talent and act recklessly!"
"The quality of a song does not define a person, because a person's goodness is innate."
"I acknowledge the artistic merit and value of original songs, and this is a standout song in the market. But as for a person's virtue, talent, and character, it's not worth mentioning!"
Although Ku Ying Media and the non-cooperating music platforms did not explicitly name anyone,
Their words and tone clearly pointed to Gao Fei, stating that he had talent but lacked character!
These comments, devoid of explicit profanity, were immediately liked and commented on by tens of thousands of netizens.
...
In Fengyun City, Yihe Tianfu residential area.
Manager Jin Qiqi and legal consultant Zeng Keming.
Looking at the overwhelming criticism online, both of them appeared extremely uncomfortable.
The atmosphere in the study was also very oppressive.
Jin Qiqi looked at Gao Fei, who was sitting at the desk browsing the computer, and said, "Boss, why don't we withdraw the posts? Your reputation, which had just recovered, is ruined again!"
"Yes, Xiao Fei, why don't we wait for some time to pass and then release the song? It's not too late!" Zeng Keming seconded.
The two strongly urged him, but Gao Fei remained unmoved.
He was indeed hesitating whether to withdraw the posts. The method did look a bit unsightly.
Just as Gao Fei was in deep deliberation, intern lawyer Ren Huanhuan suddenly spoke, "Boss, Sister Jin, Senior, quickly look at the military headquarters' official account!"
As soon as she spoke, the three immediately clicked on the military headquarters' official account.
The two posts from the studio had been reposted by the military headquarters' official account.
In the repost of the first post, the military headquarters stated: "The thanks have been received. We hope Comrade Xiao Gao will fulfill his promise to enlist in the army after graduating in four years."
The repost of the second post stated:
"'Chizi Xin' sings of the emotions of young people who do not give up, are not afraid of failure, and continuously pursue their dreams for their aspirations.
It also represents the unyielding spirit of young people who grow and do not succumb to defeat on their journey of pursuing their dreams."
"'Chizi Xin' was created by Comrade Gao Fei, and he has granted it to the military headquarters free of charge to serve as the representative song for the new recruitment season promotional video.
He is releasing his new song today under the instruction of the military headquarters!
The promotional video serving as the song's MV has also been approved by the military headquarters!
Furthermore, Comrade Gao Fei has donated all the proceeds from the song's MV to the military martyrs' foundation and will not collect a single cent.
Please give our reserve soldier, the representative of China's new era youth, Gao Fei, your full support!"
The official statement from the military headquarters' account directly shielded Gao Fei from the online criticism.
Concurrently, the official social media account of the Martyrs' Foundation also reposted the studio's new song content.
In addition to thanking Gao Fei for donating the video proceeds, the content also included five screenshots, which were the account correspondences between the music platforms and the foundation.