Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 347 Dong Qing is deeply involved; give her a chance to host a hit show!

"Would you be interested in having another one?"

"Ma Xun, you're absolutely wicked!"

After several rounds of lovemaking, dawn broke.

Gong Li, the international film queen, also left long ago.

The conversation that Ma Xun remembered was something someone said while wearing stockings.

To be honest, the actress was a bit overwhelmed.

As he left, he gave Ma Xun a sharp look.

But this had absolutely no effect on Ma Xun.

To be fair, Ma Xun was really enjoying himself.

She has a great figure, but that's just the surface.

What he truly enjoyed was the change in the actress's expression.

At the beginning, Gong Li was still the powerful international film queen.

She has the aura of a queen.

But as time went by, she went from being a queen to an ordinary woman.

This change is truly captivating.

But now that it was dawn, Ma Xun had more important work to do.

This time, the target is Feng Xiaogang and his masterpiece, "Cellphone".

To be fair, from a purely cinematic perspective, "Cellphone" is an outstanding film.

In fact, this movie not only produced many famous scenes and spread many classic lines, but also became popular memes on the internet years later.

Moreover, this film has had a significant social impact.

Xiao Cui's depression is nothing compared to this impact; the real impact is... after the movie was released, the 'cell phone' suddenly became a 'hand grenade'.

Many ordinary families experienced a crisis of distrust after the film's release.

In other words, wives checking their husbands' phones has become a widespread trend.

Even if the check finds nothing wrong, it still sows the seeds of distrust.

Although there are no official statistics, Ma Xun can confirm this.

The divorce rate has definitely increased to some extent.

Of course, Ma Xun's decision to make this film has nothing to do with its social impact.

It was because of this guy Feng Xiaogang that he offended him.

Moreover, the Wang brothers were also blocking his way.

These reasons are sufficient.

But if you're making a truly outstanding film like "Cell Phone," you need Gong Li and an art film like "Zhou Yu's Train."

That's far from enough.

In fact, Ma Xun never intended this film to be his main focus.

Do you still remember the Art of War?

Ma Xun had prepared two strategies this time, one orthodox and one unorthodox, one overt and one covert.

Gong Li and "Zhou Yu's Train" are the bright side, the righteous side.

As for the remaining 'oddity'... Ma Xun needs to go to 'set up the stage'.

……

"Thank you for your hard work, Teacher Dong."

"polite."

Dong Qing had just finished recording her show. Although she was a little tired, she still gave him her best smile.

She currently works on a financial program on Channel 2, which is her original profession.

I also cooperated very well with my colleagues.

Of course, her goal was very clear: she had to get one!

However, she is also a very patient person, knowing that in a place like a TV station, one must not rush and must take things slowly.

There are always opportunities.

It was originally with Ma Xun that...

Suddenly, Dong Qing saw Ma Xun.

For a fleeting second, she even doubted whether she had seen things correctly.

Until, Ma Xun smiled at her.

"You, why are you here?"

"Some business matters came over."

"that……"

"I don't know how you are, but I'm hungry. Would you do me the honor of joining me?"

Ma Xun's way of extending the invitation was quite unique.

If Dong Qing and Ma Xun were just ordinary friends, or even strangers, then there would be no problem with his invitation.

But their level of intimacy... is already negative.

Therefore, the invitation and the tone were somewhat strange.

The strange thing is mainly a feeling, as if Dong Qing had just returned to the time when she was at Oriental TV for a moment.

Back then, Ma Xun... oh, back then he was just pretending to pursue me. Now, is he going to use the same trick again?

Dong Qing was indeed a smart woman; she smiled at Ma Xun.

"Of course I'm free."

Indeed, lunch break is just around the corner.

Then, another problem arose.

"Where we eat is up to you."

Ma Xun handed the choice to Dong Qing, which seemed to contradict what he had just said.

But Dong Qing was certain once again that Ma Xun was indeed using the same old tricks.

He must have something important to do.

So……

"Our kitchen here is quite nice."

Are they setting up a table to eat?
Ma Xun laughed, "That's great! As an outsider, I'm afraid I'll have to..."

"no problem!"

Dong Qing interrupted Ma Xun, and she went even further, getting very close to him.

Aren't you afraid that others will misunderstand?

But she laughed, then asked in a low voice, "What are you up to now? And aren't you afraid Sister Tao will misunderstand?"

Sister Tao, do you need to misunderstand?

Upon hearing this, Ma Xun immediately smiled and said, "Let's eat first."

He laughed because Dong Qing was indeed a smart woman; doing things with her was both comfortable and simple.

Soon, the two of them arrived at the cafeteria, where they could only use Dong Qing's meal card.

Soon, a simple meal was served, and the two ate first. After a few bites...

Dong Qing put down his chopsticks and said, "Say what you have to say now."

Actually, their seats were quite good, with their backs against the wall, and not many people came over.

Clearly, the people working at this setup are all very sensible.

Even those who are familiar with Dong Qing wouldn't come over to be a third wheel.

Since it was safe to speak, Ma Xun had no more reservations.

However, his first words still excited Dong Qing.

"There's a chance to get into Channel 1 and host the most popular show right now."

One set? And it's the most popular one?

Such an opportunity is really... wait a minute.

Dong Qing told herself to stay calm.

She laughed and said, "What are you talking about? I work at the station every day, how come I've never heard of it?"

That's a good reaction. Even though she's not part of the official TV crew, she's still on TV.

Ma Xun, you are very capable, but you are still an outsider.

"It's not that I don't trust you, but how did you know?" Dong Qing said gently to Ma Xun.

Ma Xun laughed, "This is something you can't possibly find out just by being on TV."

Hearing him speak so mysteriously, Dong Qing became even more curious.

"Our TV station doesn't know? You don't mean that nobody at our TV station knows, do you?"

The way she stared with wide eyes was quite amusing.

Ma Xun's smile deepened, and he nodded. "That's right, none of the people at your TV station know this yet!"

Of course, Ma Xun didn't speak loudly, but his tone was quite serious.

He clearly looked very serious, so...

Dong Qing was surprised and couldn't help but cover her mouth with her hand. "Up there?"

Her line of thinking is sound. Ma Xun now has the persona of a wealthy young master from Beijing, so it's perfectly normal for him to know about the information from above.

At this moment, Ma Xun, to be honest, had considered simply continuing along Dong Qing's line of reasoning. However, he then thought... if he were to lie, it would be too unsophisticated to deceive people.

Yes, the truly sophisticated form of deception is when everything said is true.

Well, Ma Xun didn't actually intend to fool Dong Qing, because this opportunity was real.

He became even more serious and spoke in a lower voice, "No one knows about this opportunity yet. Actually, I figured it out myself."

"You're speculating?" Dong Qing was utterly disappointed, because she had just been completely agitated.

When Ma Xun told her about this opportunity—getting into Channel 1 and hosting a great show—how could she not be tempted?
But this is just a setup. If Ma Xun's information came from above, then that would be truly impressive!

It's just speculation...

"It's not that I don't believe you." Dong Qing clearly realized that her expression just now was a bit off.

Ma Xun understood her meaning and inner changes, and he laughed and said, "No, this is normal. It's right for you not to believe me."

Hearing his tolerance, Dong Qing's pretty face couldn't help but light up, and she said, "You're so kind."

There was nothing wrong with what they said in the first place; they often said it during sex. But now the context is wrong.

Saying it here might lead people to speculate about their relationship.

But I've already said it, so I don't care anymore.

Ma Xun didn't care at all. He continued, "Now, listen to me. After I'm done, think about it yourself and see if this opportunity exists."

These words sounded strange, but Dong Qing nodded and said, "Okay, I'll listen."

Ma Xun knew the timing was right, and he was ready to speak, so he said, "Actually, it's related to a movie. Have you heard any news from the entertainment industry lately?"

"Recently... that Director Chen and you?" Dong Qing asked playfully.

Ma Xun laughed and said, "That's the news, but it's not his business. This guy's comments on 'Hero' and his clash with me were all fueled by that guy Feng Xiaogang..."

Then, Ma Xun briefly explained the situation at the time, and Dong Qing nodded repeatedly.

It seems she also enjoys gossiping.

But that's not the point; the point comes later.

"Feng Xiaogang is a pretty bad guy, so of course I can't just let him get away with it. So I made inquiries from various sources and ended up finding out some very special information."

That is, Feng Xiaogang's upcoming film, "Cellphone," will be released during this year's Lunar New Year season. I've roughly figured out the plot, but this part really surprised me!

Ma Xun simply described the key points of "Cellphone": Yan Shouyi, Yan Shouyi's family, and his lover.

But it was just a simple explanation; what was there that Dong Qing couldn't understand?
She was shocked and said in a voice she was trying her best to suppress, "How dare they film like this? Isn't this an insinuation against Teacher Cui? This is a blatant invasion of Teacher Cui's privacy! This is practically blatant slander..."

Dong Qing is right, that's exactly what happened.

Ma Xun frowned, looking troubled, and said, "Anyway, that's the gist of it. So think about it yourself, what will Teacher Cui say when the time comes?"

This is a really great question!
Dong Qing understood instantly.

Xiao Cui can't come forward, because if he does, it would be tantamount to admitting that the plot in "Cellphone" is his true situation!
That's really how it is. Even if the whole movie "Cell Phone" is fake, the vast majority of viewers, especially netizens, will almost certainly believe that you, Xiao Cui, are Yan Shouyi from "Cell Phone".

The best way to deal with rumors in many cases is simply to ignore them.

but!

This time it's different!
"Cell Phone" is Feng Xiaogang's New Year's film, and this movie will definitely have a huge social impact.

By the time……

Dong Qing broke out in a cold sweat. "This, this... Little Ma~ I'm scared."

Ma Xun grasped Dong Qing's small hand, patted it gently, and comforted her, "Don't worry, you have me."

These words were incredibly powerful, and Dong Qing felt reassured almost immediately.

Then, the well-known host calmly analyzed, "Once this movie is released, Teacher Cui will probably leave the 'Tell It Like It Is' program, so..."

This is the opportunity that Ma Xun was talking about!

Indeed, no one would know about this opportunity at this moment; it was all just Ma Xun's speculation.

However, this speculation is extremely reliable!

Dong Qing was a smart woman; she could already foresee the consequences that would follow the release of the film "Cellphone."

Even if Cui Yongyuan can ignore it, it won't work. There will definitely be many reporters asking him questions, or even pressuring him.

The TV station will definitely not side with him. They will definitely make Cui leave his program first because of some 'social impact'.

Therefore, everything is reasonable.

That's why Dong Qing felt scared. As a host herself, she was afraid that if she were treated the same way one day, she would be in trouble... Luckily, she had Ma Xun!

Thinking about it this way, Dong Qing felt even warmer inside.

Fortunately, I have Ma Xun as my backer. Ma Xun is indeed very capable!

The fact that Cui Yongyuan left the show hasn't happened yet, but Ma Xun was able to predict it in advance. The key point is that it's almost certain to happen!
And what about yourself?

This opportunity...

Dong Qing's lips curled up, and she looked at Ma Xun, saying, "What should I do?"

Seeing the ambitious look in the famous host's eyes, Ma Xun knew he had succeeded!

Indeed, the most sophisticated form of deception is telling the whole truth!

"It's very simple. Teacher Cui won't step forward, and the TV station won't do anything either. But you must step forward!"

"Me?" That's indeed a bit strange.

Ma Xun continued, “When the pressure from public opinion reaches its peak, you should stand up and fight for justice! Of course, you shouldn’t use the platform of Zhuangtai, but that’s okay. I’ll give you the platform. Simply put, you can use your social media accounts to speak out online.”

And this kind of expression, after all, is a private matter; even a television station would find it difficult to have sufficient grounds to do anything to you.

At this point, the "voice-speaking" method that Ma Xun mentioned is mainly because it is relatively new and there is no precedent for it on television.

But how could Dong Qing not have thought of a 'potential connection' in this?

"Wait a minute, Xiao Ma. But I'm a woman. Although I'm not familiar with Teacher Cui, if I were to speak like this, I mean, as long as I do something..."

Will they associate me with Yan Shouyi's mistress from the movie "Cellphone"?

Dong Qing had already kept those words to himself.

It's practically saying, "Aren't you just trying to get me into trouble?"

Ma Xun then laughed, "That's right, that's exactly what will happen."

Did he do it on purpose?

Dong Qing's face fell. "But, but if that's the case..."

Won't I get criticized too? Besides, didn't I bring this on myself?
Ma Xun laughed even more amusingly and said, "But if that's not the case, then what does this incident have to do with you?"

Right!

Dong Qing suddenly understood!

That's true. Otherwise, CCTV wouldn't have so many hosts, especially female ones.

What makes you, Dong Qing, so capable and worthy, have anything to do with Cui Yongyuan being criticized?
but……

"And then what?"

Ma Xun took her small hand and asked with a smile, "Don't you understand?"

Dong Qing finally understood everything!

The two of them are in this state, this situation, in the cafeteria of this TV station...

In other words, when Xu Dongqing speaks up for Cui Yongyuan, and many netizens misunderstand that she has some kind of messy relationship with Cui Yongyuan, we can issue a clarification!
This clarification began the moment Ma Xun met Dong Qing at the stage setup today!

That's right, he deliberately acted as if 'something was going on between the two of them'.

This guy... Dong Qing's heart was incredibly warmed at this moment.

But what this well-known host actually said was, "If you don't help me refute the rumors then, I'll be ruined."

Ma Xun leaned closer and whispered, "You're my person, how could I be so heartless?"

Dong Qing's pretty face lit up with joy; she loved listening!
But then she added, "Won't Sister Tao get jealous?"

This time, Ma Xun was even more decisive: "Let her eat it!"

Dong Qing chuckled upon hearing this.

She was completely lost in the moment and even forgot to ask about what would happen next... How could she get into Channel 1 and take over the show from Cui Yongyuan?
(End of this chapter)