Huayu 2021: Isn’t he in the technology field?

Chapter 279 A Chaotic Environment, A Profound Lesson

Early in the morning, the Weibo hot search square was filled with the smoke of battle.

The cause is obvious.

Some marketing accounts and casual viewers, always eager for drama, compared the explosive data of "The Beginning" since its premiere with that of "Wind from Luoyang," which premiered at the beginning of last month, and "Ace Troops," which premiered at the end of last month but has not yet concluded.

The result was predictable: "The Beginning" won by a landslide in almost every dimension, including viewership, popularity, reputation, and discussion.

Especially after the two episodes were released last night, the average number of views for the online compilation of "The Beginning" has reached 6000 million, which is an absolutely phenomenal performance.

This is a natural reflection of market forces and the quality of the work, but in the eyes of some extreme fans, it has become an unforgivable provocation.

@OnlyLoveOneBoBrother: LOL, a tech nouveau riche who relies on marketing and capital to push his own career, dares to compare himself to my brother? "Wind Rises in Luoyang" has depth! It has cultural depth! "The Beginning" is just a mindless, looping, feel-good drama! The data? Who knows if it's inflated! Isn't he a tech guy? Maybe he manipulated things!
@Guardian of the Best Zhanzhan: Some fans are so shameless! "Ace Troops" is a tribute drama! How can the significance be the same? A programmer who can only write code gets cocky just because he played the male lead in a web drama? Trying to ride on the coattails of a top star? Doesn't he even look in the mirror?
@LittleMotorcycleForever: Who does Jiang Qing think she is? She acted in a web series and dares to criticize us? Are all the Listeners paid trolls? The data is being inflated like crazy, disgusting!

@LittleFlyingHeroesAssemble: Protect our Xiao Zhan! Reject the comparisons! This certain celebrity is using variety shows to create a persona, promoting himself while his acting is ridiculously bad – does he really think the audience is blind? "The Beginning" is just fans hyping themselves up!
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These similar comments spread like a virus in the relevant topics, and quickly spread from the comment section of the comparison post to Jiang Qing's personal Weibo comment section and his super topic.

Initially, the listeners were indeed quite laid-back, with most focusing on discussing the plot, admiring Xiao Heyun, or sharing various fan creations related to "The Beginning".

Faced with the sudden slander and personal attacks, they first tried to reason with them.

@Listener-LittleDeer: The data is all publicly available from the platform, and the comparisons were done by random people. What does it have to do with our Jiang Shen? It's a fact that "The Beginning" is good!
@JiangQing'sCodeBook: Taking Jiang Shen away, no thanks! Isn't it better to focus on your own drama? Jiang Shen is busy filming a lighter, don't bother him!

@晴空一鹤排云上: Let's have a rational discussion and refuse to compare and criticize each other. Every actor and every drama has its own audience and value. Jiang Shen's performance as a new actor is obvious to all and deserves recognition.

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However, their rationality and restraint were seen as weakness and vulnerability by some extreme fans who were already blinded by rage, and their foul language became increasingly vehement.

@Yibo's Little Sweetie: Are the paid trolls trying to whitewash this again? How much did Jiang Qing pay you?
@Zhanzhan's Little Tail: What are you pretending to be, a rational and objective person? Isn't Jiang Qing just someone who relies on her looks and money? Aren't all the listeners gold diggers?
@LittleMotorcycleGoGoGo: Get out of Weibo! Tech nouveau riche, go back to your code pile! The entertainment industry doesn't welcome you!
……

Even worse, some people started photoshopping ugly pictures of Jiang Qing, creating memes with insulting words, and even spreading baseless accusations such as data fabrication by his company.

Even a Buddhist-like attitude has its limits.

When the flames of war reached their doorstep, and when the main target was so relentlessly insulted and slandered, the listeners were completely ignited!

Their organization and fighting spirit were instantly unleashed, and the top fans in the super topic quickly guided them.

@Listener-ChiefManager: Attention everyone! Clean up Jiang Shen's comment section! Report personal attacks and rumors! Use the hashtags #ProtectTheBestJiangQing #SpeakWithStrengthRejectComparisons! Fight back civilly, no insults, just present facts and reason!
@Tech Team - A Zhe: We have compiled a list of malicious photoshopped images and links spreading rumors. The reporting channel is as follows... Please follow the procedure!
@Data Team - Maizi: The latest dehydrated data chart for "The Beginning" is out! The comparison charts of concurrent data for "Wind from Luoyang" and "Ace Troops" are also out! Let's slap them in the face!

At the same time, the huge fanbase of "The Beginning" and many casual viewers who admired Jiang Qing's technical skills were also drawn in by this unexpected disaster and the well-reasoned counterattacks from the listeners, and joined the fray.

@Passerby: I'm just a fan of the show, watching it for entertainment. Are Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo's fans crazy? Why are they attacking Jiang Qing? What did she do to deserve this? "The Beginning" is really good!

@Drama Critic Lao Zhang: Some fans of popular idols are a cancer in the fandom. Jiang Qing's acting in "The Beginning" was passable, and the data was undeniably explosive. What's wrong with admitting that? Why do you have to cover it up?
@Netizens: LOL, so you resort to insults when you can't win? You blame the subject matter for the flop of "Wind from Luoyang"? Don't you know who's watching "Ace Troops" besides the fans? "The Beginning" is a nationwide phenomenon!
@Canon PTSD patient: Support Jiang Qing! Support "The Beginning"! If some fans keep hurling insults, believe me, I'll use the Canon ringtone every day to support your idol! [doge]
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In an instant, Weibo's trending topics were completely dominated by this chaotic battle.

The topic was filled with screenshots, data comparisons, clarification posts, reporting links, and vile insults, creating a chaotic and toxic atmosphere that attracted the attention of the entire internet.

Discussion threads are everywhere on major forums, Douban groups, and Hupu.

The terms "Jiang Qing single-handedly suppresses two opponents", "Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo's fans besiege Jiang Qing's fans", and "The listening power" remain highly popular.

Although the number of listeners was not as large as that of Peter Pan and Little Motorcycle, thanks to the good reputation and popularity brought by the hit drama "The Beginning", coupled with the large number of students who admire Jiang Qing, a large number of casual drama fans joined the ranks of supporting Jiang Qing, and for a time the two sides were evenly matched.

Many netizens are now following the developments and want to see how this farce will end.

Meanwhile, a black minivan was steadily driving towards the filming location of the movie "Luyang Lighter".

The car was well-heated, and Jiang leaned back in the comfortable seat with a laptop on his lap. His fingertips tapped lightly on the keyboard, displaying a complex stream of code on the screen.

Chen Duo was sitting in the passenger seat, looking down at his tablet, processing emails.

Zhou Zhengkai, on the other hand, focused on driving.

The car was quiet except for the crisp sound of Jiang Qing typing on the keyboard.

Suddenly, Chen Duo's finger, which was swiping the tablet, paused.

He frowned slightly, quickly glanced at a few messages, and then let out a sneer of utter disdain.

"Ah……"

The sneer was exceptionally clear in the quiet carriage.

Jiang Qing's gaze remained fixed on the code, her fingers never stopping.

"What? Which project team messed up again?"

Chen Duo turned his head, his face bearing an expression that was a mixture of absurdity and disdain, and turned the tablet screen to face Jiang Qing.

"It's not a project, Mr. Jiang, it's online... a bunch of ignorant fleas jumping around."

His voice was filled with disbelief.

"The data for 'The Beginning' is too impressive, and some people are getting restless. Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo's fans probably feel that their idols have been overshadowed and can't save face. They are organizing people to make a scene on various platforms, using foul language and biting people like mad dogs. Even your personal Weibo and super topic have been flooded with messages."

He quickly swiped the screen, displaying screenshots of those offensive comments and the trending topic "The Listener vs. Peter Pan Motorcycle".

"Take a look at these."

Chen Duo's tone was full of undisguised contempt.

"Spreading rumors, making personal attacks, and photoshopping images are low-level tactics and show a lack of intelligence. This is a typical example of the impotent rage of fan groups. Our legal and technical departments have already detected a large amount of evidence of infringement and abnormal traffic."

Jiang Qing finally looked away from the code and glanced at the screen Chen Duo handed her.

As he saw those malicious words and ugly photoshopped images, a slightly amused smile curled at the corner of his mouth, as if he were watching a boring farce.

"Oh?"

His voice rose slightly at the end, carrying a hint of inquisitive interest.

"Just because of a data comparison? Kids these days... get so easily angered?"

After saying that, he turned his gaze back to his code screen, his fingers continuing to tap, his tone as relaxed as if he were talking about the weather.

"They're just ignorant kids. You can reason with code more effectively than with them."

Seeing his boss's nonchalant attitude, Chen Duo put the tablet away without any surprise.

He thought about it for a moment and then made the suggestion again.

"President Jiang, should we let the company's newly recruited interns stretch their muscles? Let them see what a real dimensional reduction attack looks like? Clean up this online garbage, and while we're at it... teach some people how to behave. Make sure it's clean and efficient, leaving no trace."

His mention of "stretching the muscles" and "cleaning up the trash" clearly doesn't refer to simply deleting posts or reporting others. Rather, it implies that Wuwen Technology's technical team has access to far more sophisticated methods than the average fan community can imagine.

Jiang Qing chuckled softly upon hearing this.

He shook his head, his gaze still fixed on the code flashing on the screen.

"Using a sledgehammer to crack a nut, isn't that a waste of computing power?"

His tone was gentle, yet carried an undeniable rejection.

"It's pointless to argue with a bunch of rabble who are driven by emotions and lack even basic logic. Let them make a scene. The bigger the scene, the more incompetent they appear, which will only add fuel to the fire for 'The Beginning'."

He paused, then lightly tapped the Enter key, completing an instruction, and the code flow on the screen instantly became neat.

He then fully raised his head to look at Chen Duo, his eyes calm, filled with a clear understanding of the world and absolute confidence.

“True strength never needs to be proven by suppressing anyone. Data, reputation, and works speak for themselves, and discerning people will recognize it.”

He leaned back in his chair, relaxed and at ease.

"As for these noises... let's ignore them for now and see how the people behind them react."

His words left room for interpretation.

"Ok."

Chen Duo could actually guess Jiang Qing's decision, knowing that he usually didn't pay much attention to these opinions.

He put away the tablet.

"I will have the legal department continue to secure evidence in case of emergency, and the technical department will maintain monitoring."

"Ah."

Jiang Qing gave a casual reply and immersed herself back in her world of code.

He hadn't intended to bully them too much, but then he suddenly remembered his daughter, who was quick-witted but outspoken, and who seemed to have been bullied by those two's fans before. If those two continued to indulge them this time, he wouldn't mind settling old scores and getting revenge for his silly daughter.

The car returned to silence, as if the storm that had just swept across the internet was nothing more than a trivial breeze passing by the car window.

The car arrived at the film set quickly.

As soon as Jiang Qing entered the lounge, Zhang Jingyi and the others, who had already heard the news, immediately surrounded him.

"Teacher Jiang! Are you alright? Those crazy people online..."

"Dr. Jiang, ignore those lunatics! They're just jealous!"

"That's outrageous! The insults were so vile! Professor Jiang, have you even seen Weibo?"

Everyone chimed in, their faces showing both anger and concern.

Jiang Qing smiled gently and waved his hand casually, his tone slightly teasing.

"Do I look like I'm in trouble?"

He spun around and showed himself off.

"Intact and undamaged".

Looking at Zhang Jingyi, who had a worried expression, he smiled and ruffled her hair.

"Princess, your brows are so furrowed you could trap a mosquito. Don't worry, this little splash won't even get your shoes wet."

"No!"

Zhang Jingyi shook her head and muttered in dissatisfaction.

Jiang Qing smiled and looked at Zhao Zhiwei and the others.

"Don't worry, it's okay."

Everyone was infected by his nonchalant composure and laughed, complaining about the unreasonable behavior of the fans. The atmosphere quickly returned to its usual relaxed and harmonious state.

"Exactly! Teacher Jiang is right! Getting angry with them is beneath us!"

"Filming! Filming! Let's prove them wrong with our talent!"

"Let's go get our hair done!"

As everyone dispersed, Jiang Qing's smile remained gentle, but as she turned to walk towards the dressing room, a faint hint of coldness flashed deep in her eyes.

He doesn't care, but he doesn't want others to worry about him, especially those he cares about.

For example, Jingyi, and Xiaoye Dudu and the others who will definitely contact him later.

He took out his phone, tapped the screen a few times with his fingertips, and glanced at the trending topics and the real-time updates of several key topics.

The foul language on the screen remained unchanged.

The owners of those two names remained silent, letting their fans charge ahead and hurl insults at them.

Jiang Qing's eyes were calm, but beneath that calmness, it was as if a sophisticated instrument was silently operating, calculating the time.

He put away his phone as if nothing had happened and walked into the dressing room.

The day's shooting was intense but efficient.

Jiang Qing's portrayal of Li Xun exudes a powerful aura, and her scenes with Zhang Jingyi are full of tension, driving the rhythm of the entire production.

He was completely unaffected by the online controversy, and was even more focused and dedicated than usual.

During breaks, he could discuss shots with the director and joke with the actors.

Only he himself knew that he had given the other party enough time.

It was already dark at six o'clock in the evening.

The black van started and drove away from the film set, merging into the evening rush hour traffic in Luyang.

Jiang Qing leaned back in the back seat, closed her eyes to rest for a moment, and then took out her phone and opened Weibo.

The top five trending topics list still prominently features related trending topics.

"The Listener vs. Peter Pan Motorcycle" explodes
"Jiang Qing's fans fight back"
"Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo's fans cyberbullying"
Clicking in revealed a chaotic scene, filled with profanities and so-called performance charts, even more disorderly than in the morning.

Rumors and personal attacks are on the rise.

Most importantly, Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo's personal Weibo accounts, as well as their studio's official accounts, remain completely silent.

The latest update is from a few days ago, and the comment section is completely flooded with controlled comments such as "protect the brother" and "curse Jiang Qing to death".

There was no apology, no guidance, not even a hypocritical "call for reason."

Nearly ten hours have passed, and they have chosen complete silence, indulgence, and indifference.

Jiang Qing's gaze lingered on the two motionless avatars for a few seconds. The usual smile on her face slowly faded like the tide, leaving only a calm and undisturbed expression.

To put Xiao Ye and the others at ease, to support the fans who have always spoken up for him, and to give Meng Jie some vindication... it's time to take action.

He put down his phone and looked out the car window at the colorful yet cold streetlights.

There was silence in the carriage.

After a few seconds, he picked up his phone, dialed Chen Duo's number, and put it on speakerphone.

"Mr. Jiang."

Chen Duo's voice came through immediately, and the background was very quiet.

"Chen Duo."

Jiang Qing's voice was calm and steady, without the slightest fluctuation, and clearly echoed in the quiet carriage.

"The online chatter has been going on all day."

Chen Duo on the other end of the phone immediately understood, and his voice turned cold, carrying a long-awaited chill.

"Yes, President Jiang. They're jumping around very happily and dirty. The legal department has a complete chain of evidence, the technical department has locked down a large number of source accounts and IPs, including some organized instigators, and the public relations department has a contingency plan ready."

Jiang Qing's gaze remained fixed on the rapidly passing light and shadow outside the window, her eyes deep and calm.

He spoke slowly, each word clear and cold.

"It seems that some people are used to being praised without limits and think that they can get away with anything by hiding behind their fans."

He paused, his tone completely flat.

"Since they're pretending to be confused."

"Then use a method they can understand."

"Give them one..."

Jiang Qing's lips curled into a cold, emotionless smile very slowly.

"A lesson learned the hard enough."

"understand!"

Chen Duo's voice sounded more impatient.

"Execute immediately! Make sure they remember it!"

The phone hangs up.

Jiang Qing tossed her phone onto the seat beside her and closed her eyes again.

The car was deathly silent, with only the low rumble of the engine and the faint sound of the heater blowing.

Zhou Zhengkai drove without looking to the side, as if he hadn't heard anything.

A storm sparked by the ignorance of fandom is about to be met with a truly devastating blow from the technological and capital levels.

Jiang Qing, at the center of the storm, remained calm and composed, with his eyes closed, as if he were simply waiting for a trivial outcome.

(End of this chapter)