Huayu Entertainment: Tianxian really wants to improve

Chapter 292 From Bloodshed to Calm Public Opinion

"Their editor-in-chief disagrees, right?"

Upon hearing this familiar answer, Wang Zhongjun simply blurted out his own answer.

"Brother, how did you know?" Wang Zhonglei was slightly taken aback.

“Because…” Wang Zhongjun turned to look at his phone, “because several reporters have already contacted me, and we want to make sure that what they are reporting can’t be published.”

Wang Zhongjun was truly baffled: "Just who is this Gu Bei? How could he react so quickly!"

"Oops!"

Wang Zhonglei suddenly shouted.

"What's wrong?" Wang Zhongjun looked at him.

"I thought it was a done deal, so the online buzz started to get going," Wang Zhonglei said apologetically to Wang Zhongjun.

"You, you!"

Wang Zhongjun didn't know what to say.

Public opinion transmission is about connecting one point to another.

In this transmission process, the media played a significant amplifying role because they were able to connect more people.

Even if something originates on the internet, it needs media coverage to generate public opinion and develop before it can be submerged in the ocean of the internet.

However, since things had come to this point, Wang Zhongjun could only say, "Since that's the case, let them continue to stir up trouble. If the media is unwilling to report on it, then Gu Bei is interfering with public opinion!"

Conspiracy theories
There is still a market for it on the internet.

Despite the lack of media coverage, the group directed by Huayi still managed to stir up some trouble on the internet.

There's no way around it; the higher Liu Yifei's popularity is, the more haters she has.

Haters actually fall for this conspiracy theory.

"You mean, someone is spreading conspiracy theories about a casting scandal involving gravity on Weibo?"

Gu Bei looked at Peng Shaobing, the person in charge of Weibo, on the computer screen and asked seriously.

Other internet companies today,

There may be no concept of public opinion monitoring.

Even if it's something that happened on their own platform, they only find out about it after it's been reported in the news.

But Gu Bei knew that...
From its very inception, Weibo has been a platform for intense public opinion.

Fanfou, which will just surpass one million users next year, was shut down due to inappropriate remarks. All the users it cultivated were taken over by Sina Weibo, which created the initial prosperity of Sina Weibo.

Therefore, from the beginning of the internal testing phase, Gu Bei assembled a team of personnel for review and monitoring.

Surprisingly, the troublemakers from overseas haven't been attracted yet; instead, it's Liu Yifei's haters who have been drawn here first.

What kind of innately corrupted holy body?
"Director Gu, should we take some action?"

Peng Shaobing inquired carefully.

"Following the rules we set up beforehand for managing the community atmosphere, those who spam the screen will be banned, and the rest will have their privileges reduced."

Gu Bei said calmly, then typed an article and sent it to Peng Shaobing, "Contact some celebrities who are suitable to publish this kind of content, and give them some weight if they are willing to publish it."

Internet public opinion,

Even though Gu Bei isn't a specialist in this field,
But people who have been exposed to the mobile internet era still know more than people of this era. They haven't even been labeled as "internet trolls" yet.

The peak of online trolls actually coincided with the rise of Weibo.

In Gu Bei's eyes, Huayi's methods were as naive as those of an elementary school student.

After hanging up the video call,

Gu Bei logged into the official account of Gravity.
He posted some photos of casting meetings, as well as behind-the-scenes footage from Ouyang Baoping's casting studio, with the caption "Casting director at work in progress."

the next day.

Gu Bei had just gotten up.

It was discovered that many celebrities with large followings retweeted this Weibo post.
Among them, Fang Zhouzi's repost received the most likes.

He explained in a popular science tone: "Recently, I've seen some obvious rumors. Let me clarify: casting directors are a specialized third-party group in the Hollywood film production process. They have their own casting directors' guild, and the Primetime Emmy Awards even have awards specifically for casting directors."

This is completely different from the rampant nepotism in our country. In Hollywood, directors and producers also have to consult with casting directors; that's true fairness!

A bunch of people replied below:
"I see, I've learned something. Hollywood is really fair!"

"It has to be Fang Zhouzi again. I almost believed it myself. I thought Director Gu had also fallen into depravity like other directors in China!"

"Thank you for speaking up for me. I almost cried when I saw so many negative comments about my Xixi!"

Gu Bei saw these comments,

One can only marvel at how information asymmetry truly is the secret to wealth.

If Fang Zhouzi hadn't known the history of the Hollywood red sofa, he probably would have actually believed his remarks!

However, Hollywood's casting at this stage...

It is indeed much fairer than the domestic entertainment industry.

But it wasn't the appearance of a casting director that led to this.
Rather, it was because the studio system was legally destroyed, leading to a complete separation between production and talent agency operations, which forced the emergence of the casting director position.

Let's browse through the topics related to Liu Yifei again.
Yesterday was still a bloody battle.
Today is a beautiful, sunny day.

In just one day, public opinion on the internet was completely reversed!
The term "casting director"

Baidu search volume surged today.

Even though Baidu Baike was only established today,
But it seems that people who go online already know the meaning and role of casting directors.

Now, if anyone mentions the casting conspiracy of Gravity, they'll immediately be educated about casting directors and told that what they're thinking is all fake.

Incidentally,

They also smoothed over the matter of the previous King of Kung Fu.

You actually said that Huayi used Kung Fu King to promote Liu Yifei!
Don't you know what a casting director is?
Meanwhile, those that became popular at the same time
And Fang Zhouzi's opening line, "Let me give you some basic knowledge,"
This phrase inherently carries a sense of superiority, as if it implies "I know you don't," perfectly aligning with the fundamental logic of internet success strategies.

It's like as soon as I say "let me explain some science," regardless of whether what I say afterward is true or false, I feel like I've already won the moment I say it!

An online controversy, seemingly orchestrated by Huayi Brothers, has come to an end.

Gu Bei wasn't particularly concerned about whether Huayi had done it or not.
Anyway, he's already put it in Huayi's account.
We'll have Huayi pay him back one by one later!

Weibo currently has fewer than 500,000 users.
It had already demonstrated its bloodthirsty nature.

Whether it's Twitter in North America or Weibo in China,

From its inception, this form of social media seems destined to be a place of constant turmoil and conflict.

At this time,
Liu Yifei has finally returned to Kyoto.

This time she wasn't caught by the paparazzi; she was picked up by her assistant and driver.

They went directly to the office area where Linlang Entertainment was located.

After receiving the news, Gu Bei went straight to the office and saw Liu Yifei sitting in the office chair with an angry expression.

"What's going on here?"

Gu Bei asked curiously.

"Gu Bei!"

Liu Yifei turned around, her face immediately breaking into a radiant smile. She stood up from her office chair and threw herself into Gu Bei's arms.

After Gu Bei caught her

She even nuzzled her head against Gu Bei's neck.
It was somewhat like an action of seeking comfort after being wronged.

I can't see it!

Liu Xiaoli couldn't help but turn her head away when she saw this.

Previously, Liu Yifei would never have behaved like this in front of her.

He even avoids her when they're dating, seemingly afraid that she'll see them being intimate, and is very shy about it.

But now,

It had only been a month since they last met.
This time, Liu Yifei didn't try to hide it from anyone at all!

Seeing her assistant smirking beside her, Liu Xiaoli quickly waved her hand and said, "You can go out first. We'll go back together later."

I'm having so much fun watching this!

The assistant glanced at it longingly.
She hadn't seen either of her bosses for over a month.
It's been so long since we last met. You can tell at a glance that the two bosses are making great progress. I wonder when they'll be able to bring her a little boss.

Maybe she'll even get a promotion!
"It seems a bit too heavy!"

Gu Bei weighed Liu Yifei in his hand.

Hold her in a more stable position.

"What did you say?"

Liu Yifei suddenly raised her head, her beautiful almond-shaped eyes revealing a dangerous glint.

Although she had a lot of fun with her classmates and friends in New York during this time, she did gain a little weight.

But facts are facts,

It would be impolite of you to say it out loud!

If Gu Bei dares to say it again, she'll give him a good beating!
"I think I've been lacking in exercise lately, and I might have lost some muscle mass!"

Gu Bei smiled and lied through his teeth.

"Hum~"

Liu Yifei seemed to enjoy it quite a bit.

However, at this time,
She admitted to her recent indulgence: "I have indeed gained some weight recently, and I've gained several kilograms."

"It's okay, you can't tell from your face."

Gu Bei reached out and pinched her lower abdomen, then looked her over carefully.

Liu Yifei is only twenty-one years old, which is the prime of her life when she is most active and rejuvenated.

Even if she eats a lot, she only adds a little meat, and there are almost no marks left on her face, making her look like someone who can eat a lot but doesn't gain weight.

However, time waits for no one. Even though Gu Bei hadn't paid attention to her future daily life, he had seen her trending on social media several times because she had gained weight. It was just that these trending topics always seemed to come out of nowhere.

"Itchy~"

Liu Yifei twisted her body and said in a sweet voice.

Subsequently,

She belatedly realized what was happening, her face slightly flushed: "Mom's still here, be careful!"

Gu Bei felt somewhat wronged.

Isn't he being attentive enough?

If it weren't for the fact that my future mother-in-law is still here, we probably wouldn't be in this position!
After a pause, Gu Bei brought up the question from the beginning: "What happened just now? I saw you looking angry as soon as I came in?"

"It's nothing, I just saw some people on Weibo who were cursing me for no reason. When I tried to explain, they even cursed me for being their own fan."

Liu Yifei hasn't yet cultivated a calm and composed mindset.

The negative comments about her online are like knives and guns; they accumulate and can still penetrate her defenses, which she cares about very much.

She asked, somewhat puzzled, "Gu Bei, why do you think these people are cursing at me?"

"Just jealousy!"

The public cannot tolerate a stunningly beautiful woman who also achieves perfect success.

So they need to insult you to make themselves feel a little better.

Beautiful women have always had tragic fates, which is exactly what they desire.

After thinking for a moment, Gu Bei spoke seriously.

He came to this conclusion after much thought.

Although many people like Liu Yifei, there are probably even more people who wish her bad luck.

"how is this possible?"

Liu Yifei immediately expressed her unwillingness to believe it.

She has encountered far more kindness than malice along the way, so she still believes that most people in the world are good.

"Actually, your current situation..."
These are the experiences of every great beauty and handsome man in history.

But before the internet, public opinion at the time has been lost to the dustbin of history.

Gu Bei looked at Liu Yifei and had to tell her the painful truth, "Whether it's Hepburn, whom you admire, or Monroe, Garbo, and other beauties from Hollywood's golden age,..."

Now all that's left for them are words of praise.
But if we look back at their reporting from back then,

You'll find that back then, the public criticized them more than praised them. Lacking substance and being subjected to rumors and gossip were common occurrences for them.

As they age and their youthful beauty fades, they often receive genuine compliments and begin to reminisce about their former beauty!

Liu Yifei thought about it carefully.

She had been following Hepburn's background and indeed saw a lot of criticism of her at the time.

She simply understood Hepburn, and therefore dismissed many of the rumors.

But back then, quite a few people probably actually believed it.

Just like some people believe she is transgender!
It turns out that everything I'm going through now is something my idol Audrey Hepburn went through back then!
Liu Yifei felt a sense of shared experience with her idol.

"And then there's that group of great beauties from Hong Kong, like Wang Zuxian, Brigitte Lin, and Rosamund Kwan... Each of them has been criticized all along the way, but now that they're older, everyone is starting to miss them."

And then there's Leonardo DiCaprio; he was the most criticized when Titanic was at its peak.

But people won't directly criticize his looks; instead, they'll criticize his lack of acting skills.

The more Leonardo DiCaprio damages his image, the more positive reviews he receives; the public is even starting to feel sorry for him for not winning an Oscar for Best Actor.

Gu Bei thought of Leonardo DiCaprio's water gun photo.
It seems that ever since then, everyone has started to miss Leonardo DiCaprio's good looks.
Acting skills that were previously not recognized are now being recognized.

The photo was taken in July 2014. Two months later, he joined the cast of a movie called "The Revenant," which was also his first movie after the water gun photo.

"So you designed a bearded look for Leonardo DiCaprio."
And even made him plummet to the bottom of his career in the movie?

Liu Yifei thought of the artist's script.

Gu Bei smiled and then asked, "Now do you understand why some people specifically target you?"

(End of this chapter)