This director is vindictive.

Chapter 420: Twenty Years of Professional Chicken Slaughtering - Learn More!
Chen Mo hadn't paid much attention to it at first.

But even though Zhang Yuqi had already expressed her unwillingness to act anymore, this group of people were still relentlessly pursuing her like mad dogs.

Although Zhang Yuqi's video actually felt somewhat like an attempt to cover up the truth.

But Chen Mo didn't care; she made this decision to avoid being questioned.

But when others continued to stir up trouble, Chen Mo could no longer tolerate it.

The sheer volume of criticism suggests that several marketing accounts are deliberately stirring up trouble.

It's unclear whether someone is pulling the strings behind the scenes or if it's simply for the sake of generating traffic.

But Chen Mo didn't care anymore.

Even if it's just because of Zhang Yuqi, Chen Mo has to make an example of her.

He contacted Ouyang Jing directly: "Help me select a few of the most vocal ones and file lawsuits against them!"

This group of people has forgotten how they started their businesses.

Chen Mo, an ordinary netizen, would not make such a big deal out of it, but those marketing accounts...

With all the certainty, all the data analysis, all the sarcastic remarks, and even naming names, well, it's time to let them experience what it means for the Network Department to be a lawless zone.

Even if those marketing accounts sue, they might not win, but Chen Mo's main goal is to make an example of them!

Despite the aggressive rhetoric of those marketing accounts online, how could they possibly dare to be so arrogant when it comes to legal matters?

Zou Xinping's marketing account, "Entertainment Industry Veteran," was the most vocal in this "questioning behind-the-scenes manipulation" incident.

He wasn't doing this for money; he simply figured out the secret to generating traffic.

He's been watching this for a long time, waiting for the right opportunity.

Sure enough, as soon as the voting closed, he released the press release he had prepared long ago.

The press release was full of sarcastic remarks, and he clearly knew how to get more attention.

They started by praising Chen Mo, then abruptly changed the subject and began criticizing the casting vote.

While trying to win over the other three candidates, he also criticized Zhang Yuqi.

As expected, it generated a huge amount of traffic, and then Zhang Yuqi released a video refusing to perform, which caused public opinion to shift.

But he remained calm. As everyone knows, as long as there is a pre-set position and a predetermined desired outcome, then any matter or action can be misinterpreted.

For example, some netizens said: "Even if Chen Mo was to be pre-selected, it wouldn't be just 3 votes, that's too outrageous."

But he directly said, "How do you know this wasn't intentional? Maybe Chen Mo wanted everyone to think that way? Isn't that right?"

You see, as long as he sets the outcome to appear rigged, the process can be arranged at will.

He's a pro at playing word games!
Actually, some of his colleagues did remind him not to go too far.

A friend in a peer-to-peer chat group reminded him.

"Old Zou, you should know when to quit while you're ahead. Chen Mo isn't someone you can mess with!"

"Yes, be careful of lawyer's letters. And Chen Mo's lawyer's letter is different from other celebrities' lawyer's letters; his lawyer's letter really has follow-up!"

"Besides, it's one thing for you to target Chen Mo, but now you're targeting Zhang Yuqi too. Chen Mo is known for being fiercely protective of his own, so you'd better watch your step!"

But he didn't care at all: "Hehe, don't worry, I've embellished it. Although I named names, I didn't directly smear them. Moreover, I only questioned them and didn't use any affirmative sentences. So, even if Chen Mo sues me, I'm not afraid!"
Besides, by the time Chen Mo reports this, I'll have already made a fortune from all that traffic!

Because of Chen Mo's fame, many marketing accounts initially benefited from the traffic as well.

After all, everyone was talking about it and questioning it back then, which made sense.

Even though Zhang Yuqi refused to act, the other party still wouldn't let it go, releasing all sorts of press releases, which even they, as colleagues, felt was going too far.

However, sometimes it's hard to persuade a stubborn person with kind words.

After Zhang Yuqi declined the role, the official Weibo account for the film adaptation of "The Last Transfer in the Northern Desert of the Tang Dynasty" immediately announced the casting results.

Because Zhang Yuqi refused to act, Tong Liya, who received the second-highest number of votes, was ultimately chosen.

But he felt his opportunity had arrived!

With a cigarette dangling from his lips, Zou Xinping typed out a brand new title on his keyboard: "How Capital Fooles the Masses: The So-Called Fair, Just, and Open Casting Process Is a Carefully Crafted Script from Beginning to End!"
He then nodded in satisfaction.

Then, a brand new manuscript was quickly produced, complete with maps and text.

After checking, click "Publish".

Then, as he watched the traffic surge, he couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth into a smile.

She even happily hummed a song. "Today is a good day."

However, Zou Xinping did not expect that he was happy too soon.

Less than two hours after he published his new article, he refreshed his Weibo account and suddenly found that it had been locked.

"Holy crap!" He had been cultivating this marketing account for quite some time, and was just looking forward to taking advantage of this wave of traffic to make a killing, but his Weibo account actually received a violation notice from the platform for "suspected defamation".

What sent chills down his spine even further was that Weibo officials locked his account.

Yes, it's locked!

He can no longer operate it, and no one can see those contents anymore, but those contents and data are still preserved.

He understood all too well what this meant.

"Damn it, this is so unethical!" Although he hadn't received the court summons yet, he knew that Weibo's actions were definitely because of Chen Mo!

He finally started to panic! He hadn't expected that what his colleagues in the group had said would actually come true.

He initially thought it was nothing, believing that even if Chen Mo filed a lawsuit, he wouldn't be afraid.

But when the time actually came, he panicked.

"How is this possible?"

He logged out of his account with trembling hands, then refreshed the page and found that all the articles on his account had been forcibly "deleted".

Of course, this deletion mainly applies to netizens; in reality, the data is still there!
Instead, the platform prominently announced: "In accordance with the 'Regulations on the Governance of Online Information Content Ecology,' this account has been permanently banned for repeatedly publishing false information."

In fact, Zou Xinping was initially confident because he thought Chen Mo should be wary of the backlash from public opinion.

After all, if he were to actually file a lawsuit, it could easily give the impression of capital suppressing the market.

But he clearly overestimated himself and underestimated Chen Mo.

Zou Xinping frantically rummaged through his contacts and called familiar platform operators. As the call connected, he heard exclamations from other colleagues in the background: "Shengshi Pictures' legal department has issued a lawyer's letter!"

"Old Liu, what's wrong with my account?" Zou Xinping's voice was strained: "Those were just normal questions!"

"Normal?" The voice on the other end of the phone sneered: "Your latest article compared Chen Mo to a 'modern-day Heshen' and said Zhang Yuqi is a 'plaything of capitalism.' Is that what you call questioning? Good luck to you!"

"No, I didn't name names, it's just..." Zou Xinping wanted to explain further.

But the person on the other end said impatiently, "Alright, enough with the wordplay. You're really stubborn! You dare to write anything, don't you even know how others built their businesses?"

Zou Xinping only realized how badly he was shaking when the cigarette butt burned his fingers.

He suddenly recalled a case from last year where a prominent online figure spread rumors that Chen Mo had evaded taxes, only to be outmaneuvered by the release of his full financial statements and subsequently bankrupted. At the time, netizens even joked that "Chen Mo's lawyer's letter will write its own judgment."

He felt smug, thinking that he was using euphemisms and that he wasn't afraid of being sued.

But then it dawned on him that if they really wanted to get him, they wouldn't need to win a lawsuit!

Of course, actually filing a lawsuit in court isn't that quick, but Chen Mo's lawyer's letter means he really will sue!
All the "victims" from the past could form an alliance.

So when the lawyer's letter was released, it was like a bomb dropped into deep water, instantly shocking the entire marketing account circle. The dozen or so influential accounts that had initially followed suit and questioned the move all deleted their posts and apologized.

As for the so-called suppression by capital, that doesn't exist.

At least netizens are supporting Chen Mo's actions. Why?
Because usually, capital suppression is simply about controlling public opinion, and Chen Mo's current abilities and status make it easy for him to do so.

So controlling public opinion is still achievable.

However, he directly made an example of someone, which has nothing to do with capital suppression.

After all, ordinary netizens' reasonable questioning of Chen Mo didn't really cause any problems, did it?
Moreover, this wave is directly targeting marketing accounts.

"Director Chen's move was absolutely brilliant! These rumor-mongering marketing accounts should have been dealt with long ago. Do they really think the internet is above the law? I support a full-scale lawsuit!"

"What's wrong with protecting one's own? Zhang Yuqi has been criticized like this and she's not allowed to fight back? Some people are so good at double standards, allowing themselves to smear others but not allowing others to defend their rights?"

"I burst out laughing when I saw the lawyer's letter was posted online. There are two kinds of lawyer's letters in the entertainment industry. One kind is just a warning letter, which is actually useless. The other kind is Chen Mo's lawyer's letter, which is just a prelude! He never plays the warning game; he always goes for the real thing, haha!"

Director Chen: I'm fine with lying down, but not with those who bully me! #TheCorrectWayToProtectOne'sOwn#

"When 'questioning' becomes 'presumption of guilt,' defending one's rights is the best form of legal education—I'm standing by Chen Mo this time!"

"Hilarious! With so many precedents from their peers, how come some people still haven't learned their lesson? They've all forgotten how Chen Mo made his first fortune! Look up the first case of online defamation by the 'Backstabbing Cult'! I suggest watching 'Caught in the Web' a few more times; look up the biggest case of cyberbullying!"

"Chen Mo demonstrated through his actions what it means to say 'Only I can scold my woman!'"
— He tolerated Zhang Yuqi's slacking off, but he retaliated fiercely against online harassment by marketing accounts. I love this double standard!
I suggest framing the lawyer's letter and hanging it at the entrance of the studio, with the words: "20 years of professional protection, quality guaranteed" (just kidding).

No one expected that this casting controversy would end in such a dramatic way.

However, netizens have certainly had a feast for the eyes this time. Look, there were big-name celebrities getting involved and having a blast, then there was the dance competition of the Four Beauties of the Tang Dynasty, which then took a sharp turn into a "lay down and give up" PK, and then there was the voting with only 3 votes difference, marketing accounts stirring up trouble, Chen Mo suing, and the marketing accounts apologizing and deleting posts. The whole incident was just as exciting as watching a movie!
(End of this chapter)