This director is vindictive.

Chapter 413 Forced to Operate? No, This is the Code to Traffic!
Don't be fooled by the fact that these movie stars seem to be posting articles and videos to garner votes. Many people in the industry can see that while some of their efforts may be voluntary, most are actually being forced into it.

These individuals are not exactly big-name celebrities; they rarely even appear on variety shows.

Well, they're all award-winning actors, and they usually maintain a certain "mystery" because of their star power.

Before this, they never thought they needed to do things like live-streaming e-commerce or making short videos to attract attention, like those popular celebrities.

Simply put, celebrities who rely on popularity need to get closer to their fans and please them because they need to get money out of their pockets. But these talented actors don't need to rely on these things to make a living.

Of course, this is also why this wave of activity was so effective. Because things are valued for their scarcity. If you are usually a playful person, a variety show personality, or a popular figure, then live streaming, shooting videos, and posting on Weibo to solicit votes are very commonplace.

But it is precisely because they rarely do this kind of thing that it feels novel to people.

However, being forced to do business and doing business voluntarily are definitely two different things. Among the group, Zhou Bo was the only one who did a lot of things, while the other three were more reserved and didn't continue after posting.

Although Chen Mo hoped they could cooperate a little, he couldn't make too many demands in this regard.

Fortunately, this is only the first wave. The female stars and actresses who follow won't have the same burden of being award-winning actors.

Chen Mo was confident about this.

So they just let it be.

However, as the voting intensified, the celebrity candidates gradually discovered that this "forced" campaign for votes brought unexpected benefits—their personal popularity, audience appeal, and commercial value all soared. As a result, the dynamic shifted completely from "cooperating with the task" to "actively engaging in fierce competition."

This was something Chen Mo hadn't expected.

Of course, as the saying goes, everyone is driven by self-interest. Although these people are a bit high-class and unwilling to lower themselves, frankly speaking, it's only because they haven't seen enough benefit, or haven't seen it yet, that they maintain a sense of reserve and distance.

However, once they discover that doing so can bring them benefits, and quite significant benefits at that, then it's a different story.

After all, Chen Mo only has one film. Perhaps for others, Chen Mo's film is something they would love to have, but for them, while Chen Mo's film is the best resource, it doesn't mean they absolutely have to act in it.

Moreover, although Chen Mo had considered giving them some compensation afterward, he hadn't explicitly stated it, so they had mostly just gone through the motions.

However, as Wang Qianyuan's #ImmersiveVeteranChallenge# video was wildly parodied by military bloggers and acting-related accounts, it even attracted an endorsement offer from the outdoor brand "Camel".

Now, even the most aloof person couldn't sit still. Goodness, this really is a case of unintentionally planting willows and creating shade!

Although they have quite a few endorsement deals and advertisements, such free opportunities are rare, right?
Therefore, Wang Qianyuan quickly turned the tables and took the initiative.

See, even if we don't get the role in the end, we've already made a profit! So what's there to hesitate about?
Forced to work? No way! Dude, this is for the public's entertainment!

Soon after, he and his team launched a series of short videos titled "The Self-Cultivation of a Tough Guy," showcasing his daily life of fitness, horseback riding, and wilderness survival. The comments section was flooded with messages like, "This is the kind of advertisement a real man should take!"

Having tasted success, Wang Qianyuan went all out, trying to win over Chen Mo. He said, "Look, I've put in so much effort and been so persistent, you have to give me something in return."
"Wow, I was worried they wouldn't cooperate, but suddenly they're all getting into it! Chen Mo, come quick, Wang Qianyuan's actually pulling some stunts!" Zhang Yuqi exclaimed in surprise, holding up her tablet and calling Chen Mo over to see what was going on.

When Chen Mo looked, he was surprised to see that it was Wang Qianyuan doing a live stream.

The title of the live stream was: "24 Hours of Desert Survival".

To be honest, Chen Mo was a little surprised, mainly because the other side really went all out this time!
Then Chen Mo searched for Wang Qianyuan and saw that his previous videos had been noticed by brands, and he immediately understood.

As expected, no amount of talk can move people as much as profit!

Wang Qianyuan took his live-streaming equipment directly into the Shapotou Desert in Ningxia.

He was dressed in camouflage, carrying a worn-out military pack containing only a military knife, a canteen of water, and a few compressed biscuits. As soon as the live stream started, he grinned and said, "Today I'm going to put on a real show for you!"

As for why it's about desert survival, those who know, know. After all, a large portion of the scenes in "The Great Tang Desert" are desert scenes.

Chen Mo glanced at the number of viewers in the live stream, and wow, it's over 10!

Actually, although a film emperor like Wang Qianyuan is very famous, he is not a traffic star, so this number is already very impressive.

Moreover, this is only the beginning, and the data is still soaring. Chen Mo is naturally happy to see them get involved, because a win-win situation is when everyone wins together!

Inside the live stream, he squatted on a sand dune, using a military knife to dig a hole and build a shelter. The sand slid down with a whoosh, and half of the wall he had just built collapsed in the blink of an eye.

The live chat immediately erupted in laughter: "Teacher Wang's skills are worse than those of migrant workers in Hengdian!"

"Goodness, forget 24 hours, this skill level is barely enough for 12 hours!"

"This is rare! As expected, even Teacher Wang isn't omnipotent. I'm getting anxious just watching this clumsy work!"

Wang Qianyuan wiped his sweat, glanced at the comments on his phone, and couldn't help but retort: ​​"If you're so good, why don't you do it yourself! Don't talk nonsense about me. I'm not Bear Grylls, this is the first time, okay?"

At this moment, Chen Mo immediately sent ten gifts, causing the live stream to explode.

Because Chen Mo used his own verified account to make the donation.

"Wow, Chen Mo is here too! Looks like Wang Laoshi is in for a surprise!"

"What do you mean 'stable'? This is Chen Mo's way of giving a consolation reward; it's just that Teacher Wang's skills are really lacking!"

"Haha! Chen Mo is here too, Teacher Wang, keep up the good work!"

Wang Qianyuan, who was struggling to survive in the desert, chuckled. He clasped his hands together in thanks to Chen Mo and then asked, "Um, Director Chen, this shouldn't be a required skill for the character, right?"

"No! Let everyone vote to decide! I'm just here to watch the fun, don't worry about me, continue!" Chen Mo replied.

Following that, several celebrities from Chen Mo's harem, including Zhang Yuqi and Zhao Liying, also donated money.

Suddenly, Wang Qianyuan's live stream became incredibly lively, and Douyin even pushed the stream forward, causing the number of online viewers to surge several times over.

Wang Qianyuan was also somewhat surprised, because this plan was truly a spur-of-the-moment idea.

But the results were unexpectedly good, and now the number of online users has exceeded one million.

He wiped his sweat and said, "Goodness, so many people. Um, you guys didn't see what I did just now, did you?"

"Let me tell you, this desert is really tough. Actually, I'm a beginner just like you, so please bear with me!"

Finally, the shoddy shelter was completed.

The next step is to find a water source.

The search for water was even more difficult.

He was initially quite proud of himself, saying that he had consulted with veterans who had served in the desert and even showed everyone the veterans' experience notebooks.

Following his "veteran experience," he walked along the low-lying area, only to step into a quicksand pit and sink half his leg in.

After finally managing to climb out, a sandstorm suddenly struck. The camera captured a sky filled with yellow sand, and he squinted at the lens, yelling, "Is it too late to get a refund?"

As a result, his mouth was filled with sand, and he coughed so hard he bent over.

The live stream chat was immediately flooded with "Hahaha!" comments.

Chen Mo and Zhang Yuqi were laughing so hard they almost fell over. The key point is that even though they were clearly doing things very seriously, the result was surprisingly hilarious!

The embarrassing video was quickly edited into clips and went viral, with #WangQianyuanDesertAdventure# immediately topping the Douyin charts.

Even the Ningxia Tourism Bureau joined in the fun, reposting overnight: "Thank you, Teacher Wang, for catching the sandstorm with your face to promote Northwest China!"

Netizens were in stitches: "The tourism bureau knows how to deliver a fatal blow!"

With Wang Qianyuan trending on social media, his popularity has skyrocketed, and he's far ahead of other actors in the voting on several platforms.

Not only that, but soon he began to enjoy even more benefits.

First, the outdoor brand "Camel" quickly signed him as its spokesperson. In the advertisement, he is wearing a windbreaker and crossing the Gobi Desert. The slogan "A true tough guy, fearless on the journey" is a perfect match.

Then, a military-themed mobile game invited him to voice a promotional video, and players discovered that "the game NPC looks exactly like Wang Qianyuan," sparking a wave of secondary creations.

Even more surprisingly, a high-end car brand temporarily adjusted its advertising strategy for its SUVs, abandoning the original plan to use a popular celebrity and instead negotiating with him to have him endorse a "mature male" image.

You could say they won outright.

Seeing that Wang Qianyuan was riding high and had gained both fame and fortune, the other candidates also completely let go of their burdens.

Seeing Wang Qianyuan become a sensation with his "tough guy survival" persona, Zhang Yi and Duan Yihong put their heads together and decided that going it alone was no match for teaming up!
The two directly brought in the original cast of "Soldiers Sortie" for an "epic nostalgia kill," completely igniting netizens' youthful memories.

Zhang Yi and Duan Yihong posted simultaneously on Weibo:
"Seventh Steel Company, emergency assembly! @Wang Baoqiang @Chen Sicheng @Zhang Guoqiang @Xing Jiadong, brothers, shall we go on a desert training exercise?"

That night, the title of the Douyin live stream exploded—

#Soldiers' Assault 15th Anniversary Reunion: Desert Training#
Wearing Xu Sanduo's classic camouflage uniform, Wang Baoqiang shouted in a Hebei accent, "Report! Xu Sanduo requests to return to the team!"

Chen Sicheng (Chengcai) chuckled and uttered a memorable line: "This time, let's compete in marksmanship? I'll give you a 500-meter head start!"

Zhang Guoqiang (Gao Cheng) slammed his fist on the table and roared, "The soldiers of the Steel Seventh Company will die on the charge!"

Xing Jiadong (Wu Liuyi) appeared carrying a heavy pack: "Train until you drop dead!"

It has to be said that Zhang Yi and Duan Yihong have indeed found the secret to generating buzz.

The live stream was a huge hit that day.

Holy crap, this brings back so many memories!

"My youthful DNA has been activated!"

"He really is... I'm so upset! I was just a kid when I watched the show back then, and now he's a father!"

Moreover, this collaboration is indeed more exciting than Wang Qianyuan's solo efforts.

The number of viewers in the live stream exceeded five million in just 10 minutes!

#SoldiersAssaultBringBackMyYouth# trended at number one on Weibo!

(End of this chapter)